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- catalog abstract "A study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture. According to Davies and Abram, the culture of betting results from two complementary influences in American society: risk-taking and speculation. This is the first effort by academic writers to describe and interpret the history of sports wagering in the United States. Although many books have been written about ₃how to bet and win, ₄ Betting the Line presents a serious history of this popular activity in Colonial and Civil War eras to today, from early betting on horse racing and baseball to the modern venues of basketball and football. By considering topics as diverse as the business of a bookie, the expansion of legalized gambling, and the increase in popularity of televised sports, the authors offer readers an insightful look into a practice that has become commonplace in American popular culture. In a mere seventy years, the number of states where gambling is legal jumped from one to forty-eight. Yet Nevada remains the only state where sports betting is legal. This book challenges many long-standing myths and stereotypes that revolve around the enterprise, arguing that sports gambling is reflective of the American free enterprise culture.".
- catalog contributor b12187624.
- catalog contributor b12187625.
- catalog created "c2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "c2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2001.".
- catalog description "A people of chance. -- The national pastime imperiled. -- Moses Annenberg and his wire empire. -- Bootleggers and bookies. -- The point spread revolution. -- Doing business. -- Senator Kefauver slays his dragon. -- The brave new world of the modern bookie. -- The lengthening shadow of a scandal. -- Bugsy, Lefty, and the boys in the Nevada desert. -- Setting the Vegas line: Jimmy the Greek and Roxy Roxborough. -- Sports wagering under siege. -- Appendix: Essential facts about Nevada sports books, bookies, and the vig.".
- catalog description "A study of gambling, particularly sports gambling, and how it has thrived in American culture. According to Davies and Abram, the culture of betting results from two complementary influences in American society: risk-taking and speculation. This is the first effort by academic writers to describe and interpret the history of sports wagering in the United States. Although many books have been written about ₃how to bet and win, ₄ Betting the Line presents a serious history of this popular activity in Colonial and Civil War eras to today, from early betting on horse racing and baseball to the modern venues of basketball and football. By considering topics as diverse as the business of a bookie, the expansion of legalized gambling, and the increase in popularity of televised sports, the authors offer readers an insightful look into a practice that has become commonplace in American popular culture. In a mere seventy years, the number of states where gambling is legal jumped from one to forty-eight. Yet Nevada remains the only state where sports betting is legal. This book challenges many long-standing myths and stereotypes that revolve around the enterprise, arguing that sports gambling is reflective of the American free enterprise culture.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-205) and index.".
- catalog extent "212 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Betting the line.".
- catalog identifier "0814208800 (alk. paper)".
- catalog identifier "0814250785 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Betting the line.".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "c2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Columbus : Ohio State University Press,".
- catalog relation "Betting the line.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "796 21".
- catalog subject "GV717 .D38 2001".
- catalog subject "Sports Corrupt practices United States History.".
- catalog subject "Sports betting United States History.".
- catalog tableOfContents "A people of chance. -- The national pastime imperiled. -- Moses Annenberg and his wire empire. -- Bootleggers and bookies. -- The point spread revolution. -- Doing business. -- Senator Kefauver slays his dragon. -- The brave new world of the modern bookie. -- The lengthening shadow of a scandal. -- Bugsy, Lefty, and the boys in the Nevada desert. -- Setting the Vegas line: Jimmy the Greek and Roxy Roxborough. -- Sports wagering under siege. -- Appendix: Essential facts about Nevada sports books, bookies, and the vig.".
- catalog title "Betting the line : sports wagering in American life / Richard O. Davies and Richard G. Abram.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".