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In the United States a sportsbook or a race and sports book (sometimes abbreviated as book) is a place where a gambler can wager on various sports competitions, including golf, football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, horse racing, greyhound racing, boxing, and mixed martial arts. A sportsbook is the same thing as a “bookmaker” or “bookie.” It’s a company or individual who accepts bets from individual sports bettors.
There are currently 23 names in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Backdoor Cover
This is a popular term for a team that covers a point spread late in a game. The team with the late cover may or may not affect the actual result of the game, just the wager.
BAGS (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service)
A race program of greyhound races in the morning / afternoon.
Bankroll
The total amount of money possessed by the players for gambling is known as bankroll. or total amount of money a bettor has to place wagers.
BAR
This refers to those horses with the longest odds and not quoted in a betting show. A term meaning 50/1 or higher odds for a horse not mentioned in the betting forecast
Belle Vue
A dog racing track located in Manchester; in 1926 it hosted the first British greyhound race on an oval track; in French, belle vue means "beautiful view."
Best Odds Guaranteed
A special offer whereby your bookmaker agrees to settle your bet at the starting price (SP) if it is greater than the early price you took when placing on your bet.
Betting Exchange
A betting platform where people wager against one another instead of betting against a sportsbook. The exchange operator takes a small percentage of winning wagers. This is often seen as the most efficient market for sports betting.
Betting Levy
A levy payable on off-course bets to the Horserace Betting Levy Board and used for the benefit of horseracing.
Betting Unit
A betting unit is the amount of a typical wager. Bettors may have different sized bankrolls and a unit is a way to share how much was bet without giving away a specific dollar amount. For example, a high roller might have a unit size of $10,000 per wager while a low roller has a unit size of $20 wager per wager.
Blue Slip
A document which you can send to your greyhound's original owner in which you request that the ownership be transferred to you (more details available by contacting National Greyhound Association).
Board Price
Odds displayed on the boards by an on-course bookmaker. Starting Prices are derived from these.
Bonuses & Consolations
Certain special bets will incorporate promotional bonuses or consolations (especially around big festivals). Check with the bookmaker you are using for the full terms and conditions.
Bookmaker
A registered company that offers odds and accepts bets on the result of sporting or other events.