bookmaking

/ˈbuːkməkɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of arranging bets on a sporting or other event, typically through a bookmaker.

“The police investigated a case of bookmaking in the neighborhood.”

2. verb

To arrange bets on a sporting or other event, typically through a bookmaker.

“He was bookmaking for the upcoming championship game.”

Synonyms

  • bookie
  • bookmaker

Antonyms

  • aboveboard business
  • honest business