The ABC's of Sports Betting
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 Time: 6:42 PM
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For beginners in sports betting or wagering, here are some definitions that may help in understanding the system:n nAction- a bet of any kind.n nBook- an institution or organization that accepts bets for any sporting event.n nBookie- the person assigned to accept bets. Also called the bookmarker.n nBuy points- For the favor of the bettor, he can adjust the point spread.n nChalk- also referred to as the Favorite.n nChalk Player- a bettor who seldom bet on the Underdogs and more often on the Favorite.n nDog- also referred to as the Underdog.n nDog Player- Usually plays on the Underdog and rarely places a bet on the Favorite.n nExotic Wager- a bettor who uses various betting styles such as parlays, teasers, etc., other than the usual or straight bet. n nFavorite- the preferred team or player.nnFigure- the money owed by the bookmarker.nnFirst half bet- a bet that is placed on the first half of the game.n nFuture- this is also called the future bet because odds are posted in advance.n nGetting down- a term used for making a bet.n nHedging- a term used to place a bet on both sides or teams to avoid losses and assure the bettor to gain an amount.n nHalf- time bet- placing a bet on the second half.n nHandicapper- the one who researches trends of sporting events and predicts the results.nnLimit- the maximum amount of bet allowed by the bookie before changing the spread points.nnMiddle- may also be called Middling which is used to gain wins on both sides of the game.n nNo action- there are no money lost or won.n nOdds- posted in numeric form and used to predict the winning team or game.n nParlay-bets that are placed on two or more teams.n nPoint Spread- foreseeable scores between two team. nnProp bet- refers to the proposition bet for special area of a game.nnRound Robin-a type of parlay that involves bets on several teams.n nSquare- a beginner in sports betting.n nTeaser- a bettor has the chance to adjust the point spread.n nTrends- past outcomes of a team or player.n nValue- the highest possible advantage in betting.n nWager- putting any amount for betting.n nWise Guy- a knowledgeable handicapper or bookie.n n nMost bettors rely on Sport Picks in deciding for the game or team to place a bet onto.n
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In Sports betting, most sport fans depend on Sport Picks made by knowledgeable handicappers. It is also important to learn the basic terms that bettors use in this kind of activity.nGet a Unique Version of this Article Article Marketing
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