What does OTB mean in baseball?

The phrase “off the board” comes from the fact that if you are looking at a board with sports bets on it, the game's line would no longer be listed on the board. So sometimes, the game won't be listed for bets. Sometimes the line will be shown as “off” or with the acronym OTB
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Off-track betting (or OTB; in British English, off-course betting) is sanctioned gambling on horse racing outside a race track.
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What does OTB mean in horses?

Off-Track Betting (OTB), also known as Off-Track Wagering, is essentially sanctioned wagering (or betting) on horse racing away from a race track. The races are broadcasted to KO's via an encrypted live signal from Turf Paradise meaning they are always live events.

How does over and under work in baseball?

In baseball betting, the over/under refers to the amount of runs that the two teams will combine to score. Each game a sportsbook sets a total number of runs based on its projections and it's up to the bettors to determine whether the final score will be over or under that number.


Can you bet on sports at OTB?

The other definition of OTB is off the board. It refers to a sporting event that is unable to be wagered on, at the determination of the sportsbook.

What does over 8.5 mean in baseball?

The Over/Under line in this game is 8.5 runs. This means that if both teams score 9 or more combined runs the result counts as Over. If less than 9 runs are scored, the result counts as Under.


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Why do they wear 42 in baseball?

The MLB has been honoring Jackie Robinson Day every year since 2004, with all players and on-field personnel wearing No. 42 on April 15 every year since 2009. There were additional tributes throughout the day on Friday as well. In New York, 42nd Street was temporarily renamed Jackie Robinson Way.

What does F9 stand for in baseball?

1st Batter, #7 Marvin Benard (the Giants' center fielder) hit a fly ball that was caught by the right fielder (9) for an out. Other scorekeepers might abbreviate this out using "F9" for fly out to right field.

What is a OTB ticket?

Off-track betting (or OTB; in British English, off-course betting) is sanctioned gambling on horse racing outside a race track.


How do OTBs make money?

Most OTBs earn money in one of two ways. Some collect a 5-6% surcharge on every wager. Others charge a daily entrance fee instead of the percentage fee. You won't pay extra for the racetrack or OTB's cut – that's already built into the price.

What states have OTB?

Off Track Betting Locations
  • Arizona.
  • California.
  • Colorado.
  • Connecticut.
  • Idaho.
  • Illinois.
  • Indiana.
  • Iowa.


Is it better to bet the over or under?

The bettor interested in an over/under wager must guess whether the teams will combine to score more than 46.5 points or fewer. If you think it's going to be a lower-scoring game, you will want to bet the Under. If you think it'll be a higher-scoring game, you should bet the Over.


What is the best way to bet on baseball?

  1. 10 Baseball Betting Tips.
  2. Avoid Big Favorites. Oddsmakers know that recreational folks in baseball betting love to take favorites. ...
  3. Take Advantage of Plus-Money Underdogs. ...
  4. Bet Against the Public. ...
  5. Follow Reverse Line Movement. ...
  6. Focus on Divisional Dogs. ...
  7. Know the Weather. ...
  8. Know the Umpires.


Who wins if the over/under is exact?

A bettor could wager that the combined score of the two teams would be either more than or less than that number. Since the combined score of that game was 45, anyone who had bet on "under" won. The bet is called a push if the actual number exactly equals the over-under, in which case all bets are refunded.

When did OTB start?

Billed as the “New Game in Town,” OTB began operations on April 8, 1971, less than a year after the passage of off-track betting legislation, becoming the first legalized off-track betting operation in the United States.


Does OTB still exist?

Even if you cannot make it to a racetrack to watch the races in person, you can still enjoy the excitement at an Off Track Betting location. They are located throughout the country and many offer events such as handicapping contests, seminars and great food and drink specials.

What does OTB mean Sportsbook?

In sports betting, OTB is short for "off the board". When an event is said to be "off the board", that means that the sports book is not currently accepting bets on the event.

What percentage does OTB take?

Out of each wager placed through OTB, approximately 77 percent goes into the parimutuel pools for distribution to winning bettors. The remaining amount, known as the "takeout", is retained by the OTB operator. In addition, a surcharge of 5 or 6 percent is deducted from most payouts to winning OTB bettors.


How do you bet OTB?

Learn how to off-track bet
  1. Tell the mutuel teller at the window which track you're betting on.
  2. Give the race number.
  3. Give the amount of your wager.
  4. Give the type of wager.
  5. Give the program number (not the name) of the horse or greyhound you're wagering on.


Does OTB pay track odds?

All wagers through the OTB website are delivered electronically and commingled with host track pools, with all winning wagers paid at full track odds.

What is an OTB in America?

OTB means "Off The Board" and "Off-Track Betting." OTB is an abbreviation most commonly used in the US in a gambling context. It typically means "Off The Board" and "Off-Track Betting."


How do I get my OTB winnings?

Capital OTB offers our valued patrons the fastest payout options in the business, same day payout processing. Withdrawals may be made instantly at any branch office during normal business hours. Only the account holder may withdraw from the account, and the account holder MUST have 2 forms of ID.

How do I cash an OTB ticket?

To make a cash voucher withdrawal follow these simple steps:
  1. Insert and remove your card.
  2. Enter your Pin#
  3. Select the withdrawal option.
  4. Enter the amount of your withdrawal.
  5. Swipe your card again. You will receive a credit voucher for the amount specified.
  6. You can take this voucher to any teller to obtain your cash.


What is F7 in baseball?

A flyout to left field would listed as F7. A lineout to center field might be L8, or F8 with a straight line above the F and the 8 to indicate a line drive. A popup to the center fielder might be listed as P8, or F8 with an arc above the F and the 8 to indicate a popup.


What does k9 mean in baseball?

Definition. K/9 rate measures how many strikeouts a pitcher averages for every nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing his strikeout total by his innings pitched total and multiplying the result by nine.

What does FF mean in baseball?

FF = four-seam fastball. FT = two-seam fastball. FC = fastball (cutter)