mutuel

/ˈmjuːtʃuəl/
noun
  1. A system of betting, especially at horse races, where all bets are pooled and the winners share the total after a deduction.
    • The mutuel system ensures that payouts depend on how many people bet.
    • At the horse race, the mutuel window was crowded with bettors.
    • He placed his bet through the mutuel at the racetrack.
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