The police still make arrests for illegal gambling. Bookmakers are still charged with violating the law. Agents for bookmakers still get arrested and face jail time, fines and forfeiture of their money.

More often than not, a girl will use the term bookie  in place of boo,  baby,  or sweetheart  in person or on social media. It's her pet name for you! She likely thinks you're cute and uses bookie  as an endearing compliment or flirt. She wants to get your attention and be more than just friends!