bookmaker

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Pressed about which team’s triumph would result in bigger losses, the bookmakers indicated the Spurs could do more damage to their bottom lines.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

He believes regulated prediction markets are ultimately a good thing because they deliver a better price than traditional bookmakers, arguing that the unfairness of pricing is what causes a lot of the issues with gambling.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

With bookmakers ranking him as a 150/1 outsider to claim victory for the UK, it helps that Eurovision isn't a make-or-break moment for the 37-year-old.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

San Marino, Georgia and Belgium could struggle to go through, according to bookmakers.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

First, tracks had to use the pari-mutuel wagering machine instead of the bookmakers whose corruption had prompted the betting ban.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand