Sports Betting and Bookmaking: An American History

By Arne K. Lang

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442265531
• ISBN13: 9781442265530
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"