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Gambling

Chalk.

The expected or heavily favored outcome in a betting market.

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What does Chalk mean?

Chalk is betting slang for the favorite — the side, player or outcome the market expects to win. A chalk-heavy ticket contains mostly favorites rather than long shots.

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How people use it

Sports betting, brackets and parlays.

EXAMPLE“It is a boring card, mostly chalk.”
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favorite

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