Possible Clues:

• A better place, of course
• Sizable bag
• There the odds are that it will add up to the East
• System of betting
• Child gets point of the betting system
• Might 'e be under the influence of drink or gambling there?
• Bag opening?
• That's for the better man
• If you won a thousand after this you'd be up the pole
• Carry or shoulder