sportsbook

noun

sports·​book ˈspȯrts-ˌbu̇k How to pronounce sportsbook (audio)
plural sportsbooks
: a venue or online platform where sports gambling is conducted
… wagers on the specific outcome of a thrown pitch were flagged by the sportsbook.—The Daily Gazette (Xenia, Ohio)
The PGCB licenses and regulates traditional casinos and sportsbooks, both physical and online.—Zack Hoopes
The interior of the sportsbook will feature wraparound LED screens, business class-like seating, and a bar area. The project also includes the construction of a new, two-story expansion to the existing casino building …—Peter Katz
—often used before another noun
a sportsbook app/site/user
Sportsbook parlors encircle many major event venues.—Jack Butler

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The use of prediction markets as a financial hedge is likely to grow, a sign that these platforms are not just alternatives to online sportsbooks or prop bet forums, but a financial and decision-making tool. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 Because online sportsbooks and casinos are regulated by state governments, those lawmakers establish whether gambling is legal and set corporate tax rates (with the notable exception of prediction markets). — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Best Maryland Sportsbooks and Betting Apps Maryland sportsbooks have plenty to offer users, and choosing one can be a tough task. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sportsbook

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sportsbook was in 1975

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“Sportsbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsbook. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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