Max was a bookie till he got into drugs.My bookie wants his money on the spot.
bookie
noun a bookmaker. Sometimes spelt 'booky' UK, 1885
bookie
One who collects bets and pays those who win. A shortening of "bookmaker." Back when I had a gambling problem, I practically had my bookie on speed dial.
bookie
n. a bookmaker for betting. My bookie wants his money on the spot.