play games
phrase
: to try to hide the truth from someone by deceptive means
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At BetMGM, the handle of the 2022 final between France and Argentina is the only World Cup game with a higher handle than the Americans’ three group play games in the sportsbook’s history.
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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Doug Kezirian,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
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“Play games.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20games. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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