Synonyms for

Bookmaker

Verb / ˈbʊkmeɪkɜ: / Another word for bookmaker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bookmaker is a person or company that takes bets on sporting events and sets the odds for those bets.

Synonyms & similar words

bookie bookie wagerer bookkeeper bookie-joint oddsmaker sportsbook punter

Example sentences

  1. The bookmaker calculated the odds for the horse race.
  2. I placed a bet with the bookmaker on my favorite team.
  3. The bookmaker collected all the bets before the game started.
  4. She works as a bookmaker and sets the betting lines.
  5. The bookmaker made a mistake in setting the odds for the game.

Quotes

  • I've always known the bookmaker to be the enemy of the punter. - Greg Wood
  • The bookmaker always wins. - Unknown
  • If you don't have a good bookmaker, you're not going to win. - Bobby Baldwin

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