Teaser Bets & Payouts Explained As sports betting descends upon Virginia, you’ll be bombarded with a ton of new lingo that’s part of the sportsbook lexicon. One of the more unconventional terms you might see is the “teaser” bet. Teasers can be very good things for sports bettors — particularly if you plan on parlay … Read more
Prop Betting in Virginia One of the biggest shifts in sports betting over the past few years has been the rise of proposition betting. Proposition bets, or prop bets, have quickly become one of the dominant forms of betting on sports. Since sports betting is so new in Virginia, it’s understandable if sports bettors in … Read more
Point Spread Betting Explained with Examples If there’s a type of sports bet known to non-sports bettors, it’s point spreads. Even casual observers use “the spread” as a shorthand way to talk about the eventual outcome of a contest. With sports betting coming soon to Virginia, it’s a good idea for Virginians to acquaint or … Read more
How To Bet Parlays & Calculate Odds In general, there are two types of gamblers. Some players are content to limit their odds and try to eke out a small profit. Some bettors want to throw caution to the wind in pursuit of the big money. The parlay bet is for the latter group, although … Read more
How to Bet on Totals A totals bet is a sports bet you’ve probably encountered before but possibly under its more colloquial name: the over/under. Totals bets are extremely common sports bets and part of every sportsbook’s betting menu. It’s one of the simplest bets you can make in any sport, and Virginia sports bettors … Read more
How to Bet on Moneylines Since sports betting is now a reality in Virginia, moneylines have (or likely will) become a big part of your life. They’re one of the most basic types of sports bets and no sportsbook, online or live, operates without them. If you’re new to sports betting, the notations for a … Read more
How to Bet Futures – NFL, MLB, NHL and more Calling something a futures bet might seem strange since all bets ultimately relate to an event yet to happen. But a futures bet is a specific type of bet you’ll soon find in every Virginia sportsbook’s menu. Futures bets occupy a unique place in the … Read more
Live Sports Betting in Virginia Live betting is a game changer for sports betting. Or, to be more precise, it’s the kind of betting that changes with the game itself. Whether you call it “live,” “in play” or “in game” betting, this lets you bet on sports in the middle of the action. The odds … Read more
Richmond Raceway is one of two major auto racing tracks in Virginia. Each year it hosts several NASCAR races. Read on for more on Richmond Raceway, including its potential as a location where Virginia sports betting can take place. The basics of Richmond Raceway Richmond Raceway in Virginia is often called “America’s premier short track” … Read more
Public Betting – Understanding Sports Betting Trends If you spend enough time in sports betting circles, it’s inevitable that public betting will be a topic of conversation. In a nutshell, it means which side of a bet most bettors (the “public”) have put their money on. That’s the abridged version, but there’s much more to … Read more