work the oracle

To manipulate something for one's personal gain (often financially). Primarily heard in UK. In order to win that much money gambling, he must have worked the oracle.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bel-Sarra-Usur	-	Ancient Near Eastern
Balwinder	-	Indian (Sikh)
Erling	ER-ling	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Sariah	-	Mormon
Vittorino	-	Italian
Antipatros	-	Ancient Greek