What Live Betting (In-Play Betting) means
Live betting refers to any wager placed on a game that has already started, with odds updating continuously in real time as the action unfolds. Live markets typically mirror pregame markets - spread, moneyline, total - but recalculated constantly based on the current score, time remaining, and game situation, and modern sportsbook apps often layer live player props and live same-game parlays on top of the core live markets as well.
Key points
- Live betting refers to any wager placed on a game that has already started, with odds updating continuously in real time as the action unfolds.
- Live markets typically mirror pregame markets - spread, moneyline, total - but recalculated constantly based on the current score, time remaining, and game situation, and modern sportsbook apps often layer live player props and live same-game parlays on top of the core live markets as well.
Example and context
Live markets typically mirror pregame markets - spread, moneyline, total - but recalculated constantly based on the current score, time remaining, and game situation, and modern sportsbook apps often layer live player props and live same-game parlays on top of the core live markets as well.
Related glossary terms
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