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bookmaker

[book-mey-ker] / ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər /




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Another interview by Thompson is with bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, who explains on tape that his relationship with Mizuhara began during a hotel poker game with Angels players.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Unlike traditional sports wagering, where odds are set by a bookmaker, sports-related event contracts are priced based on how other traders are betting in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

A tearful Redknapp, who recalled last week how his grandmother used to run bets for a bookmaker when gambling was illegal, earned a big kiss from his wife Sandra.

From Barron's Dec. 26, 2025

Salboy was created by the Salford bookmaker Fred Done.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

He looked like a low-grade bookmaker dressed up for his daughter's wedding, and he was clearly very pleased with himself this evening.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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