bookmaker
noun
book·mak·er
ˈbu̇k-ˌmā-kər 
1
: a printer, binder, or designer of books
2
: a person who determines odds and receives and pays off bets
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Her Fox News program shows the degree of influence the Trump family has over the American conservative movement, with bookmaker Betfair concluding earlier this month that Donald Trump Jr. is the second most likely 2028 Republican presidential contender.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The bookmakers believe there’s little chance Pep Guardiola can overcome this situation, as Madrid are priced at 1/7 to qualify.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The comedy series starred Sebastian Maniscalco as a veteran bookmaker in Los Angeles who must fight to survive the legalization of sports gambling while navigating unstable clients.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Harris expanded her lead at the three offshore betting houses USA TODAY regularly surveys and remained at -125 to even money at U.K. bookmaker Bet365.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The bookmakers believe there’s little chance Pep Guardiola can overcome this situation, as Madrid are priced at 1/7 to qualify.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The comedy series starred Sebastian Maniscalco as a veteran bookmaker in Los Angeles who must fight to survive the legalization of sports gambling while navigating unstable clients.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Harris expanded her lead at the three offshore betting houses USA TODAY regularly surveys and remained at -125 to even money at U.K. bookmaker Bet365.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Bookmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookmaker. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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bookmaker
noun
book·mak·er
ˈbu̇k-ˌmā-kər
: a person who receives and pays off bets
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bookmaker
noun
book·mak·er
ˈbu̇k-ˌmā-kər
: a person who determines odds and receives and pays off bets
called also bookie
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