Police uncovered several betting rings operating out of the old warehouse, coordinating illegal wagers across the city.

Spectators crowded around the betting ring to get the latest odds before the race began.

If the train is late again, what's the betting he'll blame traffic rather than admit he overslept?

After work, he popped into the betting shop to watch the evening races and place a small wager.

He slipped into the dim betting parlor to place a wager on the afternoon races.

Despite strict regulations, betting parlors continue to attract crowds on weekends.

Although controversial, spread betting attracts speculators because a bookmaker sets a range of outcomes and bettors stake on whether the result will be higher or lower, winning or losing multiples of their stake depending on accuracy.

She was betting up the stakes as the game grew more intense.

By continuation betting on the turn, she managed to fold out several marginal hands.

By value betting on long shots when the odds improved, she gradually turned a profit.