Basketball
Gambling
Another
type of bet is called a 'parlay,' which involves two or more
outcomes as part of the same bet. In order to win a parlay, all of
the components must win. The payouts for parlays is much greater
than for straight bets. Parlay cards are the most popular betting
option. Every sports book offers a variety of options and
combinations. An example of how a parlay card traditionally pays
out appears below.
2-teamer
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13
to 5
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3-teamer
|
6
to 1
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4-teamer
|
10
to 1
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5-teamer
|
20
to 1
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6-teamer
|
40
to 1
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Another
type of wager is a 'teaser,' which offers bettors a more
advantageous pointspread in exchange for lower payoffs. When
betting a teaser, bettors are given 6, 6y or 7 points for football
and either 4, 4y, or 5 points for basketball. Proceed at your own
risk. They're called teasers for a good reason. There is so much
information available these days that well-informed players should
be one step ahead of their bookmaker.
Shopping
around for the best numbers is critical. Although very few exist,
some people bet sports professionally. It also is important for
sports bettors to risk only what they can afford to lose.
Bettors
who do not check their tickets before leaving sports book counters
could walk away with an erroneous bet. Mistakes can be made. Once
customers walk away, they have no recourse.
A
futures bet provides an entire season's worth of action at a small
price. These wagers often involve picking a World Series, NBA
title or Super Bowl winner weeks or months before the actual
event.
A
relatively new, but popular gimmick is halftime betting. Halftime
wagering involves betting on a new pointspread and total once the
opening two quarters are complete. These could be good chances to
press an original bet or to 'get off' if bettors feel they have no
chance.
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