ALL meanings of bookmaking
book·mak·er
B b - uncountable noun bookmaking Bookmaking is the activity of taking people's money when they bet and paying them money if they win. 3
- noun bookmaking a person who makes a business of accepting the bets of others on the outcome of sports contests, especially of horse races. 1
- noun bookmaking a person who makes books. 1
- noun bookmaking The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events. 0