Bookmaking
/ˈbʊkˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal practice of accepting and recording bets on sporting and other events, often associated with gambling laws.
The police arrested several individuals involved in bookmaking activities linked to a large-scale betting operation.
Forms
- bookmaking
- bookmakings
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Commentary
In legal contexts, bookmaking typically refers to unlawful betting operations, so it's important to distinguish it from licensed or regulated gambling activities in drafting statutes or contracts.
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