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Twenty states have legalized sports gambling, and by the time you read this, there will be more. Visit a casino in one of these states, and you’re likely to find an attached sports book. In smaller casinos, the sports book may be nothing more than a counter with a tote board hung behind it. But the larger casinos have super-sized rooms full of amenities designed for anyone willing to put their money where their mouth is. Every inch of wall space is used inside a sports book. Dozens of megasized, high-definition monitors show games as they’re played, and digital displays listing the current odds, scores, and available bets for the day cover the walls.

The newer places, such as the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, really roll out the red carpet for bettors. Their sports book features leather sofas, couches, and chairs that are so comfortable, you could fall asleep there. Before you doze off, read Chapter 15, which tells you everything you need to know about sports betting, from deciphering the odds to placing a bet and (hopefully!) to cashing in.

Not ready to place a bet just yet? No problem. The sports books are open to everyone. And if big ball games don’t excite you, there’s always horse (and dog) racing because most places simulcast horse racing (and sometimes dog racing) from tracks all around the country. If you don’t know an exacta from a trifecta, read Chapter 16 for more about betting on horses.