Vegas Sports Betting

Vegas sports betting has always been big, but with the Internet, it is even bigger and more exciting than ever. There are a number of online sports books that offer expert guidance, as well as tips and news, on Vegas sports betting. Vegas sports betting includes betting on individual games, playoffs, championships, finals, and semi-finals, regional and national tournaments, super bowls, and other traditional events. It covers every sport from baseball, basketball, football, and golf to auto racing, horse racing, tennis, and soccer.

In baseball, betting is made on a specific team, where the odds are given, called the money line. The basis of the money line is $1.00, with a minus (-) indicating the favorite team and a plus (+) beside the underdog. The money line lists the odds at the time you place your wager. The payout is made as long as both starting pitchers have not changed, in which case your money is refunded. Conversely, in basketball, you wager on a particular team, with the odds usually set at 10/11, where you would get $10.00 for an $11.00 wager if your team wins by the predetermined point spread.

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Football also has a point spread and a money line or odds of 10/11. In some sports betting, you can change the point spread to your advantage by paying an extra 10 cents on every dollar to buy one-half a point, up to three points. This allows you to give away fewer points with the favorite or get more points with the underdog. In addition to regular betting, there are parlays, where you can combine several teams in one wager. In a parlay, all the teams must win for you to be paid.



Boxing also uses a money line for sports betting, but in addition to picking the winner, Vegas sports betting often includes knockouts, draws, and the number of rounds. Auto racing and golf are similar in sports betting, in which you bet on the winner. Sports betting on horse racing is very popular, as well, offering a number of betting choices.

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Vegas sports betting is simple and secure; it allows every sports enthusiast the opportunity to bet on their favorite sport or team and to enjoy the excitement of online participation. Deposits and payouts are fast and efficient and you have the extra benefit of 24-hour/7-day customer support. You too can join the rest of the world in Vegas sports betting. You don't have to go to Vegas; Vegas will come to you.

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by Mario Mancini at 1800-sports.com on March 31, 2006


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