What is a Bookie?

What is a Bookie?

A bookie is someone who accepts wagers or bets on sporting events, and when the bets win they pay the players with the winning wagers and collect money from players with the losing wagers. A bookie can do this by accepting wagers over the phone with paper and pen or he can use a pay per head service.

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Futures or Props | Which One to Focus On?

Futures or Props | Which One to Focus On?

Sports gamblers are spending an enormous amount of money and there are no signs of slowing anytime soon. This is fantastic news for the bookie, however, it creates a good problem.

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Becoming A Bookie: Run A Bookie Business Like A Pro

So, you finally got a considerable amount of money to start a business and you’re wondering what to do with it? And, at the same time you know you love the gambling industry, right? Have you ever considered becoming a bookie and taking bets?

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What This PPH Sportsbook Has to Offer

Are you a new bookie agent looking to start-up your business on a limited budget?

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Use the Internet to Build a Business

Use the Internet to Build a Business

The bookie business is fantastic for starting a business on a budget. If you have ever thought of becoming an online bookmaker then get in now. The gamblers are gambling, and they are spending record amounts of money. Sports gambling has soared to new heights, it seems that the number of gamblers there are to sportsbooks has become overwhelming.

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How Can I Start a Sportsbook in South Florida

You can start an online sportsbook from anywhere in South Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, the Keys and Naples by simply signing up with a quality Pay Per Head.  It only takes a few minutes and most PPH software companies require zero minimum number of players.

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Rays-Astros Under 9-1 in Last Ten

Nine of the last ten games in the Rays-Astros meetings have gone UNDER.  The total is 8 and hasn't moved.

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Cardinals 8-1 Versus Milwaukee

Cardinals 8-1 Versus Milwaukee

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming in at -129 in Milwaukee.  They are 8-1 versus the Brewers over their last nine meetings.

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Cubs vs. Mets Betting Preview - August 27

The line on the Cubs vs. Mets game Tuesday was set at New York -109 after dropping from -119.

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Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - August 27 2019

Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Tuesday August 27, 2019.

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Make Your Online Bookie Business Better

Make Your Online Bookie Business Better

So, you went ahead and took the leap already. That is great! Not many people do it, only a few are brave enough to take things into their own hands and create a business for themselves. For that you should be proud.

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Can I Place a Bet on the Fanduel Site From Minnesota

Can I Place a Bet on the Fanduel Site From Minnesota

The FanDuel sports betting app will soon be available to those living in Iowa, but not Minnesota.  You cannot register with the FanDuel app from Minnesota either.

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Hard Rock Sioux City to Open Sportsbook

Hard Rock Sioux City to Open Sportsbook

There are more sportsbooks cropping up in Iowa these days than there is corn, or so it seems.

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Where Can I Bet Sports Near Orlando

You are currently able to bet sports from the Orlando area by simply providing your name and phone number. 

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Diamond Jo FanDuel Sportsbook in Iowa to Open August 29

Diamond Jo FanDuel Sportsbook in Iowa to Open August 29

FanDuel has announced the grand opening of its retail sportsbook at Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa, an hour south of Rochester, Minnesota.

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Sports Betting Competitiveness State-By-State Ratings (A Gambling911 Exclusive)

Sports Betting Competitiveness State-By-State Ratings (A Gambling911 Exclusive)

This analysis rates each state based on its ability to compete in the regulated sports betting sector utilizing current metrics such as product offerings/restrictions, remote/mobile access, retail reach as well as regulatory strangleholds, which could serve to hinder market growth.

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Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Betting Preview, Free Pick - August 24

The line on the Brewers has shot up from -108 to -127. Arizona was at +115 and the total at 9 after opening 9.5.

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NFL Preseason Game Betting Preview Texans vs. Cowboys

NFL Preseason Game Betting Preview Texans vs. Cowboys

Week 3 of the NFL preseason will feature an interconference clash between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys.  On Saturday the Texans will take to the road to meet their rivals in Dallas. The game will kick off at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, at 7pm ET.

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A White Label Service that Works for You

A White Label Service that Works for You

There is one way and one way only to grow your sportsbook business and that’s through the use of a com domain and logo. You must have an online presence if you want to be effective on any level and if you care about making a six-figure income.

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Accused Loan-Sharking Minion Caught on Wire Tap Slapping Deadbeat

Accused Loan-Sharking Minion Caught on Wire Tap Slapping Deadbeat

Federal judge Magistrate Judge Katherine Robertson released an accused loansharker to home confinement Monday.

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Make Use of Everything Your Pay Per Head Sportsbook Has to Offer

Make Use of Everything Your Pay Per Head Sportsbook Has to Offer

Online sportsbooks are a dime a dozen, everybody seems to have one nowadays and what you must do is be unique. You must stand out from the crowd and offer your clients not only what they want, but something the other guys don’t have. We have put together a list of top features for your sportsbook – all of the great ways to make you who they want to come to.

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How Can I Bet Sports in Iowa?

How Can I Bet Sports in Iowa?

Whether an experienced gambler, newbie, resident or someone visiting the state, betting sports in Iowa is now available to anyone 21 years or older.  Gambling911.com breaks down everything you need to know before placing a bet while in Iowa.

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PPH Bookie

PPH Bookie

If you are looking to be a successful bookie then the best way to do that is to use a PPH bookie service.

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Important Features of a PPH Sportsbook

Important Features of a PPH Sportsbook

The majority of bookies I talk with don’t fully understand the vast range of features PPH providers offer clients. In this article I’ll aim to introduce the most important features to new bookies.

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Find a Pay Per Head - Washington State

PremierPerHead is a Pay Per Head that services Washington State, including Seattle and Tacoma.

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Applications That Are Profitable for Your PPH Sportsbook

Applications That Are Profitable for Your PPH Sportsbook

As everything else in this modern world, the sports betting business has evolved into one very simple and expected outcome: mobile. Phone bets are pretty much a thing of the past and hand- written tickets belong now to museums.

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Avoiding Common Mistakes as a Bookie

Our friends at PricePerPlayer.com spotlight the common bookie mistakes that will ruin your business.

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Free Pick Athletics vs. White Sox August 11

Free Pick Athletics vs. White Sox August 11

The A's were at -126, White Sox at +116 and the total 9.  We have seen this total come off of 9.5 and touch 8.5 at some books.

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Nationals vs. Mets Betting Preview August 11

Nationals vs. Mets Betting Preview August 11

The Nationals are +177 and Mets -192.  The total was coming in at 8 after a few shifts to 7.5.

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Yankees vs. Blue Jays Betting Preview August 11

Yankees vs. Blue Jays Betting Preview August 11

The Yankees are -178, Blue Jays +163 and the total 10.5, trending upwards from 10.

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