Las Vegas is widely regarded as the Mecca of casinos. But did you know that aside from casino games, Las Vegas (and Nevada) casinos are also known for sports betting? Yes, you read that right- sports betting.

Ever since Jackie Gaughan opened a sports book at the Union Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas in 1975, Nevada casinos has been at the forefront of casinos that provide sports betting.

Today, there are roughly 150 licensed casinos that offer sports betting in Nevada, the only State in the US where it is legal.

Today, many casinos have the same parent company, thus many casinos offer the exact same wagering choices and odds. This may be a disadvantage to a sharp gambler who, in the past, could do more shopping for better prices.

The betting odds and choices may be the same from one casino to the other, but the betting experience is definitely distinct from one to the next with themed rooms and plush environments. This all adds to an unforgettable betting experience.

Casinos that offer sports betting usually have:

• Betting windows
• Big screen televisions
• Places to sit and watch games
• Interactive betting stations
• Odds boards, usually computerized
• Papers with different odds for the day

Winning bets are paid when the event finishes, or if not finished, when played long enough to become official; otherwise all bets are returned. This policy can cause some confusion since there can be a difference between what the sports book considers official and what the sports league consider official. Customers should carefully read the sports book rules before placing their bets. The action on sports bets at casinos varies throughout the year. Bettors tend to have more interest in certain types of sports and increase the money wagered when those sports are in season. Take football for example - the most popular season for betting on sports with the Super Bowl being the biggest single wagering event each year. However, other major sporting events don't follow a specific schedule. Boxing, for instance, can create peaks of activity for betting at casinos. This comes as bettors generally prefer to wager on the more popular fights which may come anytime.

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