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Coverage, boilerplate, and how to reach us. Friends, fake money, real standings, built in Charlotte.

Virtual currency only. No real-money wagering. Always lead with that.

Coverage

Boilerplate

Build-A-Bookie turns any game night with friends into a book, odds, bets, and standings settled with virtual currency. Players craft leagues on the website (commissioner desk) and play day-to-day in the mobile app. One Firebase backend. No real-money wagering, no cash payouts, no purchases required to play. Fake money. Real consequences. Kind of.

Founded by Vincent Durham in Charlotte, North Carolina. Covered by GrepBeat.

Fact sheet

Product: Build-A-Bookie
Founder: Vincent Durham
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Category: Social sports / friend-group books (virtual currency)
Surfaces: Website (desk + public site) and iOS / Android app. Same data.
Sports: Golf, bowling, and team sports (pickup and leagues)
Currency: Virtual balances only (pride, rank, net)
Site: build-a-bookie.com

Brand assets

Prefer the full name "Build-A-Bookie" on first mention; "BAB" only after. Turf green and chalk cream, not neon casino.

Logo PNG

App icon PNG

Media contact

Email press@buildabookie.com with your outlet, deadline, and angle. We answer product and virtual-currency questions quickly; we do not comment on real-money gambling products.

Media FAQ

Is this gambling?

No. There is no deposit, no withdrawal, and no cash prize. Balances are in-product only. See Why there's no real money.

How is this different from DFS or sportsbooks?

Those products move real money against the house or a prize pool. We run private friend books with virtual stakes and settlement tied to games the group actually plays.

Who creates the books?

Friends and league operators. The website desk is built for big rosters and seasons; the app is built for placing picks and entering scores.