Sports betting is a fun way to place a wager on a future event. If you’re interested in the Super Bowl, for example, you can place an Over/Under bet before the season even starts. You can even make these bets all year round. In addition to betting on current events, you can also place futures bets. These bets cover events that will happen years from now.

One of the most popular sports betting options is horse racing. Other sports that see heavy wagering include football matches and Australian rules football. Other popular options include boxing, basketball, baseball, cricket, ice hockey, and dog and camel racing. Regardless of the sport you are betting on, you’ll want to keep in mind that it’s important to follow the rules.

Other types of wagers include “exacta,” which requires you to pick the first two finishers in the correct order. You can also bet on “quinella,” which requires you to pick two finishers in either order. Another option is “trifecta box,” which requires you to pick three finishers in a row (or in any order). A “superfecta” is when the first four finishers of a race meet each other. You can also place bets on ties, where two drivers have the same time and finish, or if both drivers drop out or get disqualified.

Point spread betting is another option, which requires you to place a wager on a favorite or an underdog team. A point spread is a number assigned by the bookmakers to handicap a game. This means that a favorite must win by a certain margin, or lose by a certain number of points. A point spread bet on the Washington Commanders, for example, means that they must beat the Jacksonville Jaguars by five points or more.