Sports Wagering Trends
Ask The Bookie
August 30, 2005 at 17:02 EST in Other Betting Trends
Playing both college and professional football, I am around eighty percent on the plus side when just picking the winner. However, when I take...
How to collect the Winnings
August 10, 2005 at 16:24 EST in Other Betting Trends
Howdy Book, If I was actually lucky enough to win a couple of bets, what of all the possibilities, is the cheapest way to collect on my...
What is the "Vig" when betting?
August 1, 2005 at 17:11 EST in Other Betting Trends
Exactly what is considered "no vig"? You state a 100 bet to win 100 is "no vig". ( 1/1) I have heard others state that it is simply the...
What is even money?
July 22, 2005 at 13:40 EST in Other Betting Trends
Dear Bookie, I am new to betting and have often heard the expression "even money," what does this truly mean? Don M. in Brooklyn, NY Bookie...
Money Line vs. Run Line
July 22, 2005 at 13:38 EST in Other Betting Trends
Dear Bookie, I want to bet baseball, but there are two different lines – the money line and the run line. What’s the difference and which...
What Is a Parlay?
July 6, 2005 at 17:07 EST in Other Betting Trends
What is the point of a ‘Parlay Bet’ and how is it different from a regular bet? Also what are two-way or three-way parlays? Steve Proner New...
Under/Over?
July 6, 2005 at 17:04 EST in Other Betting Trends
Dear Bookie, Apart from betting on who’s going to win the actual game, there is something they call the under/over. What is that and how do I...
What is a "Beard" in relation to placing bets?
June 28, 2005 at 15:10 EST in Other Betting Trends
Bookie: A Beard is someone that places bets for another individual. For whatever reason, some bettors must keep their identity a secret. Therefore,...
What's a legend to do?
June 28, 2005 at 11:21 EST in Other Betting Trends
Now that Mike Tyson has declared his boxing career over, what will the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world do for a living? It’s not...
Darn right they should get their money back!
June 10, 2005 at 12:35 EST in Other Betting Trends
While Kellen Winslow Jr. rehabs from his injuries suffered in an asinine motorcycle incident, the Cleveland Browns are plotting their next...
