NEWMANReaders of Greyhound Star (the newspaper) will remember a series of cracking articles that we carried a couple of years ago written by Alan ‘Ginger’ Newman, the former Wembley, Wimbledon and Romford bookie.

They included greyhound stories of celebrity punters at Wimbledon. . . a tragic gambling addict. . .Barry Silkman . . .Tony Morris and more.

There are also other tales of casinos and betting shops and a rich variety of characters that never made our pages. They have been combined to form a book It’s Not What You Know.

The book, which was launched today, would make a great Christmas or birthday present, for any enthusiast of greyhound racing, or gambling in general.

It can be obtained via the website www.alangingernewman.co.uk – all profits go to Peace Hospice care.