For example, North Carolina is -7 against West Virginia. Point spread: You’re wagering on a team winning or losing by a certain number of points set by the sports book. Let’s start with basic wagers that most people will bet. The sports wagering menu grows every new season for a sport and may not be what you’re used. Here are some tips for placing your first wager(s) in a Las Vegas sports book. Understanding the process will make your life and their life easier. They take thousands of wagers every week using this system. While the ticket writer (that’s the person who takes your bet) probably understands the lingo of most sports bettors, they work with computer systems and have a system to placing your bets. Even if you’re an experienced sports bettor at home, you may not be familiar with how the process works in a casino. A Las Vegas sports book can be intimidating if you’re new to legal sports wagering. No matter your level of sports betting experience this should provide useful information for you. Photograph ©2017 Marc Meltzer | Red Rock Sports Book Since the first weekend of March Madness is here we thought it would be a good time to share a Beginners Guide To Sports Betting in Las Vegas.
