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sportsbook or a race and sports book (sometimes abbreviated as book) is a place where a gambler can wager on various sports competitions, including golf, football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, horse racing, greyhound racing, boxing, and mixed martial arts. The method of betting varies with the sport and the type of game.
Winning bets are paid when the event finishes, or if not finished, when played long enough to become official; otherwise all bets are returned.
This policy can cause some confusion since there can be a difference between what the sportsbook considers official and what the sports league considers official.
Gamblers should carefully read the sportsbook rules before placing their bets.