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Across the Board

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Definition: A bet on a horse to win, place and show. If the horse wins, the player collects three ways; if second, two ways; and if third, one way, losing the win and place bets.
Also Known As: win, place, and show
Examples:
I would like to bet $2 across the board on number four.

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