What is a dime in sports betting?
The short answer
A $1,000 bet.
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In plain English
"I bet a dime" means you wagered $1,000.
What to remember about Dime
The definition
A $1,000 bet.
In plain English
"I bet a dime" means you wagered $1,000.
Example in context
"He dropped a dime on the moneyline."
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