numbers game
复数形式
numbers games
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数字游戏, 非法彩票
a form of illegal gambling that involves the selection of a series of numbers, often based on a publicly available source such as a lottery or race
A numbers game is an illegal form of gambling where players bet on the outcome of a randomly selected number. It became popular in the United States in the early 20th century, particularly in urban areas. In this game, a "bookmaker" or operator selects a number, often based on a daily drawing or random event, and players bet on what they think the number will be. If they guess correctly, they win money based on the odds. The numbers game is typically unregulated and is often associated with organized crime and illegal gambling networks.
- The police busted the operation that was running an illegal numbers game in the neighborhood.
警方捣毁了在附近进行非法数字游戏的运营。
- He lost a lot of money trying his luck with the numbers game last week.
他上周在数字游戏中试运气，损失了很多钱。
- She was warned by her friend to stay away from the numbers game, as it could get dangerous.
她被朋友警告要远离数字游戏，因为它可能变得危险。
- He was caught up in a numbers game that promised big winnings but ended up with nothing.
他陷入了一个数字游戏，这个游戏承诺会有大赢，但最终一无所获。
- The authorities are cracking down on the numbers game, hoping to put an end to underground gambling.
当局正在打击数字游戏，希望终结地下赌博。