numbers racket

Other forms: numbers rackets

Definitions of numbers racket
  1. noun
    an illegal daily lottery
    synonyms: numbers, numbers game, numbers pool
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    type of:
    drawing, lottery
    players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots
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