Course Catalog:
Gaming Sessions for Custom Programs
Race and Sports Book Operations
IGIGAM0982
Intro to Race and Sports Book
Operations
The Race and Sports Book is a place where a gambler
can wager on various sports competitions, including golf,
football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, horse racing,
boxing, and mixed martial arts. The method of betting
varies with the sport and the type of game. The more
prominent the event, the more wagering options that are
made available.
This session will begin discussing the history of Race
and Sports Book development and the legal jurisdictions
involved in the evolution of the product offered. It will
address the fundamental operations of the Sports Book,
including sports betting, money lines, and point spreads
both from the operators and the customer's perspective.
Finally, it will identify the dynamics of the Race Operations
that include betting at the track, types of races, types of
bets, racing terms, regulatory requirements, and the overall
race book operations.
