Betting for Beginners: 7 Tips to Start Off Right

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Do Your Research. ...
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Be Safe. ...
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Make the Most of Rewards and Bonuses. ...
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Playing Favorites Doesn't Pay. ...
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Remember: Lines Are About Betting, Not Score Predictions. ...
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Put on the Brakes When You're in a Slump. ...
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Set a Limit, Stick to It, and Quit While You're Ahead. ...
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Live Your Passion at BetMGM.
At its core, sports betting is putting money behind an outcome of your choice and getting paid if that outcome is achieved. If a bet is on the winner of a game, that is called a moneyline bet. If you're betting that a team will win or lose by a certain amount of points, that is called a spread bet.