HOW LIVE / IN-PLAY BETTING WORKS

Live betting is similar to ‘normal’ betting.

Odds are available shortly before a game starts. And you’ll notice that once one book opens the odds for a game, most books follow immediately after.

This can be a good time to line shop. So, you’ll want to be on your toes.

(In fact, you’ll want to be on your toes – period — if you plan to bet live.)

The betting process – choosing lines, placing bets, etc. — is the same as normal betting. You’ll just want to pull up the screen and refresh it every few seconds/minutes to see the most current/available odds.

Some books updated their odds in real time (no refresh necessary). Just make sure you know what your bookmaker does. Don’t assume – otherwise you might miss an opportunity.

From there you’ll choose your bets, fill out your ticket, and then confirm your wager with best free betting tips.