place/make a wager

phrase

: to make a bet : to risk losing something (such as money) if one's guess about what will happen is wrong

placed/made a wager on a horse

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To participate in any potential offerings, new users typically need to sign up, make a deposit, and place a wager. — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025

Then, place a wager on a player to homer to lock in the bonus. — Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025

The pick is Ferreira to win via knockout, but the odds might make a wager on McVey to pull off the upset worth thinking about, even if the outcome is unlikely. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Sign up through the links on this page and place a wager on any Game 5 on Tuesday. — Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025

Opt-in and place a wager on this specific market to receive a live profit boost. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025