As legal sports betting becomes more prevalent, dedicated bettors and casual fans alike are looking for the best online sports betting sites to place wagers. The best sites offer a variety of features to meet the needs of all types of bettors, including customer support, mobile-friendly layouts and live in-game betting.

The number of runs scored in a game is a common bet to place, also known as an over/under bet. Oftentimes, totals change throughout the day as sports books adjust them to reflect the action they see on the game. In general, over/under bets will only pay if the game goes over the line you placed the bet on, unless it is shortened by weather.

In baseball, there is a rule against gambling on games in which the player or team has a duty to perform. If a player, umpire or club or league official or employee bets any sum on a game in which they have a duty to play or participate, they will be permanently banned from the Hall of Fame.

The NHL does not have a specific position on the issue of legal sports betting, but it has signed partnerships with bookmakers and is working to make in-game wagering available to fans. The Vegas Golden Knights are the first expansion team to open a sportsbook, and NHL teams will continue to work with operators to bring fans across regulated states an engaging in-game betting experience.