The Rise of the SP Bookies Part 1

FULL episode: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/sport... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07CG... 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. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus: https://sportsbizarre.supportingcast.fm/ 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 Instagram:   / sportsbizarre   Tik Tok:   / sportsbizarre   X: https://x.com/sports_bizarre?s=20 Facebook:   / sportsbizarre