bookmaker
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But New York Giants founder Tim Mara was a bookmaker and Art Rooney financed his infant Pittsburgh Steelers with the money he won on a tip from Mara.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 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
MLB prohibits players and other employees from betting on any sport with an illegal bookmaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024
The bookmaker central to Sibella’s case, Wayne Nix, is a former minor league baseball player who lives in Newport Coast, California.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
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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