lotto
Americannoun
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a game of chance in which a leader draws numbered disks at random from a stock and the players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards, the winner being the first to cover a complete row.
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a lottery, as one operated by a state government, in which players choose numbers that are matched against those of the official drawing, the winning numbers typically paying large cash prizes.
noun
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Also called: housey-housey. a children's game in which numbered discs, counters, etc, are drawn at random and called out, while the players cover the corresponding numbers on cards, the winner being the first to cover all the numbers, a particular row, etc Compare bingo
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a lottery
Etymology
Origin of lotto
1770–80; < Italian < Germanic; lot
Example Sentences
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Lucky for Californians, lotto stores in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the state have a strong record of producing wins.
From Los Angeles Times
"Give us six numbers for the lotto, boss," said Naismith.
From BBC
Framed together, they’d be a stunning display for any lotto aficionado.
From Los Angeles Times
“And to hit the lotto. It’s gonna take a lot of money, but I’m not gonna just throw money out there” to any player.
From Los Angeles Times
Then I checked the machine and found out someone won the lotto,” Karla said.
From Los Angeles Times
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