How to Bet on Sports

Sports Betting Terms & Glossary

Sports betting lingo can be confusing, especially those new to the industry. The glossary below contains many of the most commonly-used terms, concepts and strategies that you will see on

PJ Walsh
Jul 31, 2024 UTC

North Carolina College Campuses Transformed into AI Avatars

With North Carolina being the latest state to legalize sports betting in the U.S., VegasInsider.com, the ultimate resource for all sports news and sports betting content, wanted to

Action Network
Feb 29, 2024 UTC

Tennis Betting Rules: What Happens When a Player Retires, During Rain Delays and More

A frequent question I get from followers and friends is what happens to their tennis bet after a player withdraws. I also get similar questions during rain delays or postponed

Stuckey
Jun 4, 2024 UTC

NHL Betting Rules: Which Bets Do Overtime & Shootouts Count Toward?

So you bet the over on a game involving your favorite hockey team. They come-from-behind to tie the game 3-3 before the end of regulation and the contest goes into

Avery Yang
Oct 11, 2022 UTC

10 NFL Betting Tips for 2022

Everybody bets the NFL. Yes, even your dentist. But I’m sure your dentist doesn’t win money at NFL betting, and you might not either. Whether you&

Stuckey
Oct 20, 2023 UTC

Do Games Go Over or Under More Often in Sports Betting?

If games went over or under much more often than the other, sports betting would be easy, wouldn’t it? The betting market is pretty good at creating accurate

Steve Petrella
Jul 11, 2022 UTC

What Is a GIFT in Hockey Betting?

DraftKings often offers GIFT boosts on NHL games. No, it’s not some kind of gift they give you. GIFT stands for Goal in First Ten — you’

Steve Petrella
Apr 6, 2022 UTC

How to Instantly Compare Parlay Payouts at Different Sportsbooks

Line shopping is easy when betting a single point spread. Just head to our live odds page, choose the sportsbooks you use and see who has the best price. We

Steve Petrella
Mar 4, 2022 UTC

NBA Combo Props: What Are PRAs, PAs & Stocks?

Betting on the overall performance of a player in a given game has become a popular option for NBA bettors. The easiest way to do that is through combo props,

Steve Petrella
Mar 4, 2022 UTC

The (Actual) Best Sportsbooks for First & Anytime Touchdown Props

Few props have gained popularity quicker than first and anytime touchdown scorers since legal sports betting launched in the United States. Touchdown props have existed for a while, but most

Steven Petrella
Feb 12, 2022 UTC

UFC Betting Rules: What Happens if the Fighter Stops Between Rounds?

In UFC and other combat sports, a fighter will occasionally fail to answer the bell. That means they survive a round without getting knocked out but don’t come

Steve Petrella
Jan 22, 2022 UTC

How to Calculate Which Odds Boosts Are Actually Worth Betting

We built a quick spreadsheet to help you easily calculate boosts if you’re already familiar with the process. For a full explanation of how to calculate the value

Steven Petrella
Apr 27, 2023 UTC

Overtime Rules in Sports Betting: Which Bet Types Does OT Count For?

A common phrase littered throughout the rules at most sportsbooks: “All bets include overtime unless otherwise stated.” Popular bets like full game point spreads, over/unders, moneylines and

Steve Petrella
Jan 30, 2022 UTC

New York College Sports Betting Rules: No In-State Teams, No Players Props

Not seeing odds on a handful of college sporting events in New York, or any player props at all? It’s not a bug, but a restriction around collegiate

Steven Petrella
Jun 20, 2024 UTC

The Best Ways to Use Sportsbook Sign-Up Promos & Bonuses

Sportsbooks hand out hundreds of dollars in bonus money to capture your attention and wallets, especially if you’ve never signed up there before. So how can you use

Steven Petrella
Jun 20, 2024 UTC
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