Sports Betting and Bookmaking An American History |
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| Author:
| Lang, Arne K. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4422-6553-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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This book provides a sweeping overview of sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. It is also the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking, including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years.
This book provides a sweeping overview of sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. It is also the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking, including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years.