bookmaking

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English boke-making, equivalent to book +‎ making. === Noun === bookmaking (usually uncountable, plural bookmakings) The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events. The art or practice of compiling books from the writings of others. ==== Related terms ==== bookie bookmaker ==== Translations ====