The role of a ‘bookie’, the common name of the person involved in bookmaking, is quite important in the world of gambling. The bookie is responsible for keeping track of all the bets in the game. The bookie can take bets on any professional events – election, races, college sports.Bookmaking has been prohibited been prohibited in the past. Even now it is illegal in certain states. Its legal status being in controversy, the job is considered a shady one. In Europe, licenses were required in the past by those who wished to bet or involve themselves in bookmaking. Now, the event is illegal and betting on the election results is quite popular in Europe. Almost all sports event attract wagers in the State, especially soccer. In USA, bookmaking is illegal in almost all the states. The only exception is the gambling hub, Nevada. However, illegal betting exists, giving the bookmakers a profitable business. The common betting events include sports. Bookmaking in Canada is state owned and operated. Bookmaking is a part of country’s lottery program- sport select. Sports remain the evergreen area for betting and bookmaking. The bettors are usually young or middle aged people. Sports being an year round […]
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