Answer: bookie

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOOKIE

"Turf accountant"

BOOKIE

Taker of bets

BOOKIE

Vig collector

BOOKIE
Bet taker
BOOKIE
One concerned with handicaps
BOOKIEOne interested in spreads
BOOKIEOne taking bets
BOOKIEWager taker
BOOKIEOdds fellow
BOOKIERaid target
BOOKIEGambler.
BOOKIEMan of odds
BOOKIEWagers provide him wages
BOOKIEHe betters most bettors
BOOKIEOdds giver
BOOKIELine setter