The books sometimes, most my plays i make thru a bookmaker. I travel a lot and work long hours too so for me, its more convienent in that i can phone my bets in. So many advantages even beyond(not having to carry large amounts of cash every day, not worrying about tax issues, my credit is good, etc.)
when i got a little time off and not much on the agenda, i do love relaxing at the book all day with my friends and enjoying myself.