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More Football Betting Jargon for Dummies
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Football betting terms often comply with general betting terms and can be helpful to know before placing a bet, as they can allow the bettor to become completely familiar with the bet that is being made and the communication that occurs throughout the entire betting process. Here are some more terms that you should become familiar with while betting on football games:
A sure thing is often given as a tip and comes with the connotation that the team has little to no chances of losing after the bet has been placed. This tip of a sure thing may come from a tipster, a person that is known to provide tips to those that are placing bets with a game or tournament is referred to as this tipster.
When placing a bet it is important to determine the odds, which are the calculated chances of a team losing or a team winning.
Score and pony are typical betting amounts which are made and consist of twenty and twenty five pounds. These average bets are made on various sports teams and can be placed through bookies, individuals that host the bets and take the bets, or even online through the use of sports betting websites.
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Football Betting Jargon for Beginners
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Betting on sports, especially football opens up a whole new light when it comes to most players that are familiar with the game but are unfamiliar with the act of betting. It can be helpful to learn some of the terms which are associated with betting to ensure that you are able to talk the talk with the pros and make the right bet throughout the entire process.
Here are some terms that you should know when it comes to betting on football –
A banker is a sure thing when it comes to football betting. A banker may be the favorite against the underdog with the underdog (the team that is thought to have a high chance of losing) and therefore be favored to win through a high amount.
The bettor is the person who has just placed the bet, or placed the gamble on the team, game or tournament.
A nickel is referred to a bet that consists of $500.00. There are many other slang names for bet amounts that bettors can become familiar with once they have learned the jargon that is associated with sports betting. In no time you will find yourself speaking the language, conversing with other bettors and bookies.
