Official betting refers to the ability to wager on a sport using data that is collected and distributed by a sports league. It has been a hot topic in US legal sports betting policy, with a number of states seeking to mandate the use of official league data.
The use of official data can provide a bettor with an enhanced experience when placing bets, but it also has its downsides. Mandating the use of official data can artificially constrict the marketplace and prevent distributors from negotiating with other sportsbook operators on pricing.
A bettor’s responsibility to responsibly play casino games and other forms of gambling is crucial to avoiding problems. This includes identifying signs of problem gaming and taking steps to self-exclude for a period of time.
How to play in Kansas
Online sports betting sites in Kansas offer a wide range of sporting events, including college and high school games. You can also bet on a variety of props, which are wagers based on statistical totals for a single game.
Players can place props on a money line or run line, or even wager on total bases. For wagers involving statistical totals, a game must be over 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is ahead) for action to take place.
In-play betting, which allows bettors to bet on live events, has also created a new issue for regulated sportsbooks in the United States. Legislation in two states, Illinois and Tennessee, requires that to-be licensed sportsbooks purchase only “official” league data when offering live in-play wagering. This could create some questions about the utility of this type of data in the future, but it has not yet caused a problem in Nevada, where the state operates a fully regulated sports betting market without any such mandates.