In existence for about as long as sports have been, sports betting can vary from formal to informal betting and even legal to illegal betting. Even though the legality of sports betting varies wherever you go, one thing is for certain - we love our sports and the thrill of gambling on them - And its popularity is only growing more as many online casinos are now offering sports betting!

Some of the most popular events to bet on are horse and dog racing, football, boxing and basketball as well as other major sports events like Wimbledon, the World Series and the Olympics (there are just too many to choose from!)

Horse racing took off in the U.S. in the 1800’s and really caught on by the early 1900’s as it became more available to the middle and lower classes.

Dog racing (usually with greyhounds) is also quite popular even to wager on. The betting system is similar to horse racing however not as popular.

Horse and dog racing bets are placed in a pool and split between winners (minus a % that goes to the track) and the odds are determined by how much money is bet on each horse.

Of course other major events like Wimbledon, the World Series and the Olympics draw avid betters from around the world and are a great opportunity to witness some of the best sports on earth. Betting and odds vary with each event and each bookmaker.

Luckily, the options for the sports fan/gambler are endless…the PGA Championships, the Stanley Cup, the FIFA world cup…and on and on…don’t forget the convenience of betting online as well!