Sports betting and bookmaking : an American history /

This book provides a sweeping overview of legal and illegal sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. The cultural war between bookmakers and their adversaries is a recurring theme, as bookmakers were often forced into...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lang, Arne K. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
Temas:
Horse racing > Betting > United States > History.
Sports betting > United States > History.
Book-making (Betting) > United States > History.
Courses de chevaux > Paris > États-Unis > Histoire.
Paris sportifs > États-Unis > Histoire.
Bookmakers > États-Unis > Histoire.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Equestrian.
Book-making (Betting)
Horse racing > Betting
Sports betting
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book provides a sweeping overview of legal and illegal sports and race betting in the United States, from the first thoroughbred meet at Saratoga in 1863 through the modern day. The cultural war between bookmakers and their adversaries is a recurring theme, as bookmakers were often forced into the shadows during times of social reform, only to bloom anew when the time was ripe. This informative and engaging book is the first comprehensive exploration of the evolution of bookmaking, including the legal developments and technological advancements that have taken place over the years.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781442265547
144226554X

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