There are many types of sports betting, including In-Play bets, futures bets, moneyline bets, and parlays. Before deciding how to wager on a sporting event, it’s important to know which type of wager will be most profitable for you. These options are discussed below.
In-play sports betting
In-play sports betting involves placing multiple bets during a sporting event. This form of betting is becoming increasingly popular with sports fans. Using behavioural analysis, researchers can identify at-risk gambling patterns. The dataset used in this study consisted of 24,781 in-play sports bettors who enrolled with an Internet sports betting provider in February 2005.
Futures bets
Futures bets are wagers placed on the outcome of a specific event in the future. This type of bet is typically less volatile than straight bets but can be more complicated. Futures bets are often associated with major events, like the Super Bowl or NBA Finals.
Moneyline bets
Moneyline bets are a relatively straightforward way to bet on a sporting event. The amount of money you win depends on how much you bet, but the odds are adjusted according to expected performance. For example, if the Colts are favored over the Texans by 3.5 points, you can bet $3.50 per $1 wagered on Colts (+350 on the moneyline). If you bet Texans (+290 on the moneyline) to win, you’ll be paid only $2.90.
Parlays
Parlays in sports betting are often referred to as accumulator bets, multiple bets, or combo bets. They are all examples of a multiple bet.
In-play bets
In-play sports betting allows gamblers to participate in the game as it is taking place. In football, you may choose to bet on the next goal, while in tennis you might choose to guess the number of games a player will win in a set. These options give gamblers a sense of control, which can help them feel invested in the game.
Legalization of sports betting in the U.S.
Sports betting is an increasingly popular form of gambling. There are currently 35 states with legal sports betting. In Kansas, the governor has signed a bill that legalizes sports betting. Meanwhile, competing measures are set to appear on California’s November ballot. The issue has been controversial, with wrangling between commercial gambling companies and Native American entities. As a result, it has become difficult to gauge the outcome. Sports betting advertisements have become a staple of television programming, with companies like FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, and Caesars Entertainment all making ads.