to win big payout amounts

[Pooran]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #882 "Winning the Jackpot!", question 3

A lot of people play the lottery in order to win big ......... amounts.

(a) liability
(b) possession
(c) custody
(d) payout

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #882 "Winning the Jackpot!", answer 3

A lot of people play the lottery in order to win big payout amounts.

Correct answer: (d) payout

Your answer was: correct
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"To win their payout amounts"
Does it mean their amounts at stake? or what?

thanks in advance,
Pooran

[Beeesneees]

No, it means the amount paid out in winnings.
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