Ambe

/ˈæmeɪ/ noun

Definition

A lottery game played in Italy where players choose two numbers and win if those numbers are drawn.

Etymology

From Italian 'ambo' meaning 'two' (from Latin 'ambo'), referring to the two numbers that players select and hope will be drawn.

Kelly Says

Italy's version of number lotteries is so popular that 'ambe' draws are broadcast regularly—it's a numbers game embedded in Italian culture for centuries, making probability part of everyday conversation.

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