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The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd mentioned the book in two episodes, saying he had just finished it on a flight and was excited about the inside look at a legendary bookmaker, noting that proceeds support the World Wildlife Fund and Blood Cancer United. He also highlighted that the author recounts a pre‑boom conversation with David Stern about gambling, and his enthusiastic comments indicated a strong recommendation.
Episode: THE HERD - Hour 1 - It's time for LeBron James to...
He said he was nearly finished reading the book, noting that the author discussed conversations with David Stern about gambling before it exploded.
I just started reading. I'm almost finished with a book called the bookie. Uh, Art Manteris wrote a book and he talks about sitting down with David Stern and talking about the gambling stuff before it exploded.
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The guest mentioned finishing this book recently, having read it while flying back from Naples to Chicago. The proceeds from the book were going to the author's two favorite charities: the World Wildlife Fund and Blood Cancer United.
I just finished it. I was so excited. I just flew from Naples back to Chicago and I read it. It's called The Bookie. Inside the high-stakes world of sports betting, a legendary bookmaker's tale of gangsters, celebrities, and the art of the game. All the proceeds from The Bookie are going to arts, two favorite charities, World Wildlife Fund and Blood Cancer United.