Over/under

Over/under

by David Bockino

2026

This book argues that sports betting, not fandom, built the American sports industry. Bockino traces this surprising history from 19th-century baseball games to today's massive gambling complex, introducing the colorful characters who shaped it. For readers fascinated by the culture and commerce of sports, this is a revealing look at how betting may have driven our national obsession.

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