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Handicap Betting
sports bettingHandicap betting, also known as spread betting, is a type of wager where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field. This is common in sports where there is a significant difference in ability between the two teams.
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- 1Handicap betting, also known as spread betting, is a type of wager where one team is given a virtual
Handicap Betting
Handicap betting, also known as spread betting, is a type of wager where one team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field. This is common in sports where there is a significant difference in ability between the two teams.
Example
He placed a handicap bet on the underdog, who were given a +1.5 goal head start.