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Are their big barriers to entry to become a booky ?

One would assume it would be quite attractive to become one if he enjoys gambling. One gets to participate in the action and make money no matter which horse wins -- as long as they manage the edge right.




Do you mean the person at the tracks taking odds or a business doing online bookmaking.

Being a bookie would be fun if you like maths, are street smart, somewhat not highly ethical but you are disciplined and can control your emotions. Similar to poker I guess. And are knowledgeable about the sport with respect to odds not trivia.

I doubt a typical gambler would enjoy it. Does a "foodie" love working in a lab testing flour samples?


I stand corrected.


:) thanks. Sorry hope it didn't come across argumentative.


Huh! Not at all.


The biggest barrier is finding customers.




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