The Great Bookie Robbery and the Gamble of Crime with Andrew Rule

Episode 289 of Australian True Crime with Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb.

Andrew Rule, legendary crime writer is equally fascinated by the horse racing industry. His latest book, Chance: Of Grit and Gamblers and the Romance of Racing is about both! Today he joins us to talk about The Great Bookie Robbery of 1976.

Purchase Chance: Of Grit and Gamblers and the Romance of Racing Life

If you have a problem with gambling or know someone who does you can phone Gambler's Help Line on 1800 858 858 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Listen to Episode #84 The Unsolved murders of Margaret and Seana Tapp with Andrew Rule

https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/the-unsolved-1984-tapp-murders-with-andrew-rule-84/id1217681421?i=1000428322535

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