And betting vast amounts of other people's money on that breakthrough is one way to play.

Groucho had a tendency to get them to bet odd amounts, like $17.36.

These dance contests, on which audiences bet astonishing amounts of money, were a staple of antebellum show business.

It means playing a wide range of hands and betting small amounts with them.

Meanwhile, Carol and Caesar have been sitting at the bar, betting large amounts on fish at the club's aquarium.

Most mah-jongg enthusiasts bet only small amounts, often the equivalent of just a few cents.

Mike Dwyer was notorious for betting enormous amounts of money on the outcome of horse races.

"And we'd bet equal amounts against both sides."

One of the game's attractions to low income and working class bettors was the ability to bet small amounts of money.

Habitually committed to playing for large stakes, she was now restricted to betting modest amounts.