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Key Takeaways. The term bookie  is slang for bookmaker.  A bookie places bets for customers, usually on sporting events. They also set odds and pay out winnings on behalf of other people.

Again, no. DraftKings Sportsbook isn't available in BC. (but again, their DFS product is available.)

FanDuel Sportsbook is an operator managed by Flutter Entertainment, which previously managed PlayNow. Their sportsbook remains currently unavailable in Canada as a whole.