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Definition of Jackpots
1. jackpot [n] - See also: jackpot
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jackpots
Literary usage of Jackpots
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to the Sierra Nevada by Wilbur H. Morrison (2000)
"This is an elegant, spacious casino with liberal slot machines and high jackpots.
• Harrah's, -a 775-588-6611, has been popular since 1955. ..."
2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1905)
"scription of the game; Coming in; Opening jackpots; Coming into jack-pots; Raising
the ante; Drawing to improve; Betting; Watching the draw; ..."
3. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1914)
"... the quartets about the green-topped card- tables talk about rubbers instead
of jackpots; they would consider it heresy to take off their coats when they ..."
4. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"Testimony about "jackpots" or general corruption funds to be used in obtaining
votes of legislators, was sought to-day from Gov. Deneen of Illinois, when he ..."
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