How Betting Works

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The betting order almost always goes clockwise around the table. The player to your right acts before you do, and the player to your left acts after you do. Also, it’s customary to announce your action. Once you’ve done so, you’re committed to that action. A halftime wager, for betting purposes, resets the score of a game at 0-0 at halftime of a game. For example, if the Green Bay Packers lead the San Francisco 49ers at halftime by a score of 14-10 and you wager on the Packers -3 1⁄2 points in the second half, the Packers must win the game by eight points or more to cover the spread.

Betting

Point Spread Basics

o Where and when can I get my parlay cards If there is a plus next to the team you selected—add those points to the final score for your team.

How Betting Works

If there is a minus next to the team you selected—subtract those points from the final score for your team

What’s the minimum wager?

The minimum wager is $2. All wagers must be parlays consisting of three or more selections (Super Teaser – 4 or more selections).

Where and when can I get my parlay cards?

Parlay cards are available on Wednesdays at all Sports Lottery locations. For a complete list of all Sports Lottery locations, click here.

How Betting Works

The lines for each week’s coming games are posted every Monday at the Sportsbooks* (casinos) and Sports Lottery Retailers. OFF-THE-BOARD PARLAY wagers may be made all week long.

Tickets go as written. Please check your ticket(s) for accuracy before leaving the wagering counter.

Complete your cards with a blue or black pen, or a pencil. No red ink, please. DO NOT ERASE. Remove the perforated stub from the card prior to presenting to the sports terminal operator.

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How Betting Works In Craps

Wagers are accepted until the kickoff of a scheduled game. Tickets go as written. Please check your ticket(s) for accuracy before leaving the Sports Lottery terminal.

Ask for a Quick Pick.
Not sure what selections to play? Just ask your Retailer for a full or partial quick pick, which is available for all selections or for teams only.

How Betting Works Odds

The Lottery will generate a ticket with random selections.