bookmaker

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The debate was led by Chris Evans, Labour MP for Caerphilly, who said he was all too aware of the issue, having previously worked in a bookmakers and at a bank.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

After staying at Manchester United, this is the option favoured by bookmakers.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

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

Now, only three weeks removed from the birth of a baby girl, bookmakers gave him odds of just 14-1.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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