Sports Betting for Dummies

Summary

The sports gambling book you can bet on. Sports betting combines America's national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). In the US, more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. With the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue.    The best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. Sports Betting for Dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. You'll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more.    Betting on football, basketball, baseball, and other sports     Betting on special events, such as the Superbowl or the Olympics     Money management    Betting on the internet

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