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wagering area

[ˈweɪdʒərɪŋ ˈɛriə]
nounpl: wagering areas
área de apostas
1. A designated location or zone where people place bets on sporting events, horse races, casino games, or other gambling activities
The wagering area at the racetrack was crowded with enthusiastic bettors.
A área de apostas no hipódromo estava cheia de apostadores entusiasmados.
2. A specific section in a gambling establishment reserved for betting transactions
New regulations require clear signage in every wagering area.
Novas regulamentações exigem sinalização clara em cada área de apostas.
NYC Slang
the betting corner or the numbers spot (in historical context)
Synonyms
betting areabetting zonegambling areasportsbook areabetting parlor
Antonyms
non-gambling arearestricted zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de apostas
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
área de apostas
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
área de apostas
Standard usage
Portugal
zona de apostas
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

place bets in the wagering area
restricted wagering area
designated wagering area
off-track wagering area
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