Betting University

Frequently Asked Betting Questions

What is a “Beard?”

A person who places a bet in order to mask the identity of the real bettor.

What is a “Chalk Player?”

A “Chalk Player” is an individual who rarely bets on the underdogs, and almost always bets on the favored teams.

What is a “Dog Player?”

A “Dog Player” is an individual who mostly plays the underdog.

In sports betting what is the difference between a “Buck” and a “Dime?”

A “Buck” is a sports betting term for a $100 wager; whereas a “Dime” is a $1,000 wager.

What is a “Book?”

A “Book” is a place that accepts wagers on the outcome of sporting events.

What is another word for the favorite?

Another word for the favorite is “The Chalk.”

In sports betting, what would you call the team most likely to lose?

The team perceived to be the most likely to lost can be referred to as, “The Underdog” or “The dog.”

What does the word “Action” mean, when speaking in terms of sports betting?

Action simply stands for any wager or bet.

Who is a bookie?

A bookie is someone who accepts bets.

I hear a lot of people using the phrase “ATS,” what exactly does it mean?

“ATS” translates to: “Against the Spread,” Rather than betting with a spread and laying points, is actually means taking points.