General Questions
Our $99 Best Bet Package offers a full weekly refund if our Best Bet doesn't win for that week. The refund will go AUTOMATICALLY to the card used for that week. There is NOTHING you need to do.
The time it takes for a refund to be processed after a hold is placed on your credit card can vary depending on several factors, including the policies of the merchant, the issuing bank, and the payment processor. Here are the general specifics:
Day 1: The merchant releases the hold for the transaction.
Day 2-4: The hold is lifted, or the refund is processed by the merchant.
Day 5-7: The refund appears in your account, depending on the bank's processing time.
Day 1: The merchant releases the hold for the transaction.
Day 2-4: The hold is lifted, or the refund is processed by the merchant.
Day 5-7: The refund appears in your account, depending on the bank's processing time.
Common bet types include moneyline bets, point spread bets, totals (over/under), parlays, teasers, props, futures, and live betting.
A moneyline bet is a straightforward bet on which team or player will win the game or match.
A point spread bet involves wagering on the margin of victory. The favorite must win by more than the spread, while the underdog can lose by less than the spread or win outright.
Also known as totals, an over/under bet involves wagering on whether the total combined score of both teams will be over or under a specified number.
A parlay bet combines multiple bets into one wager. All selections must win for the parlay to pay out, but the potential payout is higher.
A teaser bet is similar to a parlay but allows the bettor to adjust the point spreads in their favor, reducing the risk but also the potential payout.
Prop bets, or proposition bets, are wagers on specific events within a game, such as which player will score first or how many touchdowns a quarterback will throw.
Futures bets are wagers on events that will happen in the future, such as who will win the Super Bowl or the MVP award.
Betting lines show the odds and spread for a game. They indicate the favorite and underdog, the point spread, and the potential payout.
Live betting, or in-play betting, allows you to place wagers on a game as it unfolds, with odds and lines updating in real-time.
Bankroll management involves setting a budget for your bets, sticking to a staking plan, and avoiding chasing losses to ensure long-term sustainability.
The juice, or vig, is the bookmaker's commission on bets, typically built into the odds. It's how sportsbooks make money.
While some professional bettors do make a living from sports betting, it requires extensive knowledge, discipline, and a well-developed strategy. Most casual bettors should view it as entertainment.
Key factors include team/player statistics, recent performance, injuries, weather conditions, and historical matchups.
Betting systems and strategies are methods used to guide betting decisions, such as the value betting, and hedging.
The legality of sports betting varies by country and state. In the United States, it is regulated on a state-by-state basis.
Look for licensed and regulated sportsbooks with good reviews, competitive odds, a variety of betting options, and reliable customer service.
If you believe you have a gambling problem, seek help from organizations such as Gamblers Anonymous, and consider self-exclusion options provided by sportsbooks.