Sports book operation betting it can thrive Brandywine Bookmaking to – Las Vegas Review Journal
Joe Asher, right, former Cantor G&W executive, turned to Jimmy Vaccaro, left, for assistance when he decided to start a race and sports book management operation that begins with three casinos in Northern Nevada. Photo by Marlene Karas/Review-Journal

Freddie Williams: Bookmaker of amazing boldness – The Independent
Freddie Williams was the buccaneering bookmaker who left onlookers amazed by an incredible boldness that, at the end of one remarkable day at the races, had cost him 1m. He attained celebrity status as the immovable object that met the irresistible

How a mug punter fell victim to a different racquet – Age
AS A SPECIALIST racing writer, it is sometimes easy to forget that a good reporter should be able to cover a variety of subjects, so, despite having only a passing interest in tennis at the time, the chance to do Wimbledon was an opportunity too good