Sports Markets / What to Bet on

We are here to explain sports betting in the most straight forward and comprehensible way. Markets are quite simply the sports or events that a bookie offers wagers on. It is not limited to sports as we see a lot of bets being made on politics or other events. Be Sure to bookmark us and check out our promo codes, rankings and other content for the most current information, trends, and hot tips.

What Are the Sports Markets?

Markets are the sports or events that the bookie is taking wagers on. Not all bookies are created alike. For example, there is NO NBA betting in the Golden Nugget because owner Tilman Fertitta also owns the Houston Rockets. Also when looking for foreign or exotic markets you might find different Sports books offer different selections.

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US Markets

The US market are the sports and events that sportsbooks are taking wagers on. There is a great diversity of markets but most of the sports books will have at least the major sports leagues, not having one of these leagues could cost them patrons.

NFL Football Sports Betting (National Football League)

The Super Bowl is by far the most watched annual event and football is the most popular sport in America. Football is also big in Canada and Mexico. However it is less successful than other US sports in external markets, it maintains some interest as a minor sport in most of world.

NBA Basketball Sports Betting (National Basketball Association)

In US and China its huge, as well as major across Europe. It is one of the most popular sports globally.  The NBA finals are broadcast in more than 200 nations and has 4 of top 10 paid athletes.

NASCAR Sports Betting (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)

NASCAR is big at home but outside North America it has limited popularity. Dale Earnhardt JR is reported to earn more than $20 million a year.

NHL Hockey Sports Betting(National Hockey League)

NHL hockey is the 4th largest sport in the US. It’s by far the biggest “winter” sport blowing downhill skiing and ski jumping out of the snow and ice. It’s actually Biggest sport in Canada and 2nd in Russia.

Boxing Sports Betting

Boxing has always been big in the US and in places like Latin America, much of Europe, central Asia and Japan. The Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight earned a record $410m.

MMA / UFC Sports Betting (Mixed Martial Arts / Ultimate Fighting Championship)

New to the US but coming up strong this sport has a large following in Brazil, Canada and Japan.  

MLB Baseball Sports Betting (Major League Baseball)

The US and Japan love baseball. MLB and the Japanese Nippon league are the most attended leagues in the world.  

NCAA Sports Betting (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

In the United States, it was previously illegal under the PASPA for states to authorize legal sports betting, but it’s now legal.

Tennis Sports Betting

The world’s diverse sport being in the top sports in every country we looked at. The Wimbledon finals are one of the top 10 most watched events. Tennis star Roger Federer is the 4th highest paid sportsman.

PGA / Golf Sports Betting (Professional Golfers‘ Association)

US, Japan, Korea and UK love golf. The global popularity of Tiger Woods promoted growth of this sport over the last two decades.

Other Markets

Besides the major Sports there are other sports you can bet on like soccer or events like elections.

Olympics / Athletics Sports Betting

Aver a billion people watch the summer Olympics. It is a very global sport with interest across all countries.

Politic Sports Betting

Future bets on the 2020 US presidential election are now being taken along with other bets on politics.

Soccer / Association Football Sports Betting

Soccer, sometimes call “football”, is the biggest global sport and a top 10 sport in all countries. The world cup final is watched by 600 million people.  Soccer has 5 of 10 worlds highest attended leagues. Soccer players Messi and Ronaldo are among the top 10 paid athletes in the world.

Premier League

Bundesliga

La Liga

Serie A

Ligue 1

Formula 1 Betting

Has a major following in Europe and races broadcast in 200 countries.  

Australian Rules Football Sports Betting

Australian league has 4th highest average attendance in global sport but no real interest elsewhere.

Cricket Sports Betting

Dominates sports in the India UK, Australia and South Africa. The 2015 world cup between Pakistan and India was watched by more than 1 billion people.