What types of sporting events are offered by sportsbooks?
Sportsbooks typically offer a wide variety of sporting events across various disciplines. Some common types of sporting events covered by sportsbooks include:
- Football (Soccer): Major leagues, international tournaments, and club competitions.
- American Football: NFL, college football, and other football-related events.
- Basketball: NBA, college basketball, and international basketball competitions.
- Baseball: MLB and other baseball leagues and tournaments.
- Tennis: Grand Slam tournaments, ATP and WTA events, and other professional tennis matches.
- Golf: Major golf championships, PGA Tour events, and international golf tournaments.
- Cricket: International matches, Test series, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20 games.
- Hockey: NHL, international hockey tournaments, and other professional leagues.
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): UFC and other MMA promotions.
- Boxing: Major boxing bouts and championship fights.
- Auto Racing: Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and other motor racing events.
- Rugby: Rugby Union and Rugby League matches, international tournaments, and domestic leagues.
- Esports: Competitive video gaming events in various games.
- Olympic Sports: Events from the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.
- Special Events: Non-sporting events like political elections and entertainment awards may also have betting markets.