We’ll start this article with the basics and the first thing we need to do is answer this question: what or who is a bookie anyway? A bookkeeper or “bookie” is a person or company that accepts bets in events and that serves as a middle man between the players that make the wagers. The bookie receives the money wagered by the punters and then delivers the payouts to the winners, and keeps a percentage for himself as a form of payment for the services provided. By adjusting the odds, the bookie guarantees a profit, he never tries to win…