Ever since the Supreme Court gave states the green light to legalize sports betting, many have jumped into the market with a variety of regulations. The state of Nevada, for example, requires bettors to sign up at a brick-and-mortar casino to wager online and via mobile. This has led to a less streamlined process than in other states, though it has not stopped Nevada from becoming a top handle state in just a few months.

Official betting is the term used to describe a bet that is made directly with a sportsbook. It can include a number of types of bets, including money lines and totals. A money line is the odds a team is favored to win a game, and the numbers will change constantly throughout the day.

Totals are the amount of points scored in a game, and they can be placed on individual teams or the overall score of the entire game. Hitting a totals bet is usually quite easy and can result in a large payout. Other popular bets are a “no action” or “NRFI” bet, which means that the sportsbook has elected not to take any bets. Inning bets, on the other hand, will usually stand as long as the full inning or innings have been played.

It is important to remember that if you are an athlete, you are subject to special rules regarding sports betting. If you make a bet that is in violation of this rule, it may be void. Also, it is against the law for any athlete to accept money from a person who is not a sports bookmaker. This rule applies to players, coaches, and other personnel of teams, leagues, or athletic associations.