Gambling Jargon

noun a principle in statistics and probability that states that the result of a large number of trials will tend to approach the expected value

• According to the law of averages, the outcome of a random event will eventually even out over a large number of trials.
• I know I've been losing a lot lately, but hey, the law of averages says I have to start winning soon, right?
• Don't worry about losing a few games in a row, it's just the law of averages at work.
• In life, things may not always go your way, but remember the law of averages - things will balance out in the end.

verb to take a portion of something, especially money, dishonestly or unfairly

• The corrupt official was found to have been raking off funds from the government budget.
• I heard that the company CEO has been raking off money from the company profits.
• The scam artist was caught raking off cash from unsuspecting victims.
• The dishonest contractor tried to rake off extra charges in the construction project.

noun an estimation or calculation

verb to consider or regard something in a specified way

• I reckon that the company's profits will increase by 10% next quarter.
• I reckon we should go to the beach this weekend.
• I reckon he's got a crush on her.
• I reckon life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

noun a continuous period of specified success or good fortune

• The athlete had an impressive winning streak in the competition.
• She's on a winning streak right now, can't be stopped!
• My favorite team is on a winning streak and I'm loving it!
• His streak of bad luck seems to never end.

noun a bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order

• The company achieved a trifecta of success with increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded market share.
• I hit the trifecta at the horse races yesterday, winning first, second, and third place bets.
• We pulled off the trifecta by scoring tickets to the concert, backstage passes, and a meet-and-greet with the band.
• Her ability to balance work, family, and personal interests is like a trifecta of happiness in her life.

noun change - coins or bills used to make a purchase or exchange for other currency

• The change machine at the laundromat was out of order.
• Hey, can you help me find the change machine in this place?
• I always hit up the change machine at the arcade before playing any games.
• Sometimes I wish I had a change machine for my thoughts, so I could switch them out for better ones.

adjective of the highest quality or rank; excellent

adverb in an excellent or superior manner

• The poker player won the round with an ace-high straight.
• I had an ace-high hand in the game last night.
• My ace-high bluff totally worked!
• Her performance was ace-high, earning her a standing ovation.

noun a point scored by hitting an ace in tennis

• The lawyer made an ace point during the trial, which ultimately swayed the jury in favor of his client.
• I think you really nailed that presentation - you made an ace point that got everyone's attention.
• Dude, your argument was so on point, it was straight up ace!
• In the game of chess, sacrificing a pawn to gain a strategic advantage is known as an ace point move.

noun a sum of money that is added to an existing amount or fund, typically as a bonus or incentive

• The competition prize money was increased by the added money from sponsors.
• I got some added money for doing extra work on the project.
• I'm always looking for ways to hustle and make some added money on the side.
• The added money in this deal sweetens the pot and makes it more enticing.