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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Topline Former President Donald Trump once again moved ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris to become the bookmakers' favorite to win the presidential election, as bets in his favor went up on Wednesday after polling data showed a tight race between the candidates in key swing states.
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
That said, with both clubs perched atop their respective divisions, Vegas bookmakers aren’t ruling out a 12th Fall Classic featuring the two rivals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024
The two major candidates started the campaign with Trump leading Harris at -200 to +200 at U.K. bookmaker Bet365.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
At four other offshore bookmakers, Shapiro is the only candidate on which bettors must risk more than their winnings would net.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
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Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
That said, with both clubs perched atop their respective divisions, Vegas bookmakers aren’t ruling out a 12th Fall Classic featuring the two rivals.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024
The two major candidates started the campaign with Trump leading Harris at -200 to +200 at U.K. bookmaker Bet365.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024
At four other offshore bookmakers, Shapiro is the only candidate on which bettors must risk more than their winnings would net.
—Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
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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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