Sweepstakes

[Sarah]

The whole money or other things staked at a horse race, a givensum being put up for each horse, all of which goes to the winner, oris divided among several, as may be previously agreed.

[Sarah]

better than first place, beast over all, to take everything, become champions, down right pown!

[Raeanne Dimick]

Sweepstakes in Greyhound Racing. Describes a race where the prize money comes from the entry fees or subscriptions of the greyhound owners.

[Kit]

A form of gambling, especially on horse races, in which all the stakes are divided among the winners.

[Kit]

Place given in [marching] competition. In a [marching band] competition a band is awarded this place when they have scored the highest overall in their respected [division]. This place is considered better than first and is the the most sought after position in all marching competitions.

[Mary Mallozziberg]

a type of gambling , often on a horse race, in which people pay a small amount of money and choose a particular horse, team, etc. The person who chooses the winning horse, team, etc. receives all the money paid by everyone else.