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Longshot
generalA longshot is a team or individual that is considered very unlikely to win. Betting on a longshot offers a large potential payout, but the probability of winning is low.
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- 1A longshot is a team or individual that is considered very unlikely to win. Betting on a longshot of
Longshot
A longshot is a team or individual that is considered very unlikely to win. Betting on a longshot offers a large potential payout, but the probability of winning is low.
Example
The horse was a 100-1 longshot, but a few lucky bettors cashed in big when it pulled off the upset victory.
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