50 min
The Rise of the SP Bookie Part 1 – Sports Bizarre Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily
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At the beginning of the 20th century, Australia decided to do something against its nature, ban gambling.
The result was the rise of the SP Bookie, illegal bookmakers based in pubs, barber shops, pool halls and anywhere people wanted them.
The result was a cat-and-mouse game between the police and the bookies; if the cats weren’t interested in capturing the mice and were willing to take bribes.
Titus has three live shows coming up in May in Melbourne. You can get tickets here.
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At the beginning of the 20th century, Australia decided to do something against its nature, ban gambling.
The result was the rise of the SP Bookie, illegal bookmakers based in pubs, barber shops, pool halls and anywhere people wanted them.
The result was a cat-and-mouse game between the police and the bookies; if the cats weren’t interested in capturing the mice and were willing to take bribes.
Titus has three live shows coming up in May in Melbourne. You can get tickets here.
If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus.
Click here to join today
As a member, you’ll get:
A weekly bonus podcast
Access to all past episodes
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
A fortnightly newsletter
Access to the members-only chatroom
Ability to vote on future episodes
Early access to any live show tickets
Follow Sports Bizarre on:
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Facebook
Twitter
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 min