Official betting involves wagers placed on events that have been sanctioned by a sport’s governing body. This can include a range of markets from team and player props to total bets like games, periods and teams. The odds for each market change in real time depending on the share of the total exchange they have received taking into account the bookmaker’s return rate. This means that the more money is bet on a particular outcome, the lower the odds will become. The odds on individual players and teams will also reflect their reputation in the game and any injury or illness affecting them.

For outright bets on leagues and tournaments, the payouts will be based on the winning team as stated by the league or tournament governing body. Any amendments to the final table such as points dedications will not affect these bets. In the case of cup competitions, markets will be settled based on which team lifts the trophy at the end of the event. In match bets where both teams must start, all bets will be deemed void if one or more of the selected players fail to play. All goals scored in the game will count unless otherwise stated.

Sportsbooks in California are required to promote responsible gambling and will provide links to helpful organizations that can offer support for anyone who feels they may be developing a problem with gambling. This information will be displayed both on the sportsbook’s website and in its mobile app. In addition, any unauthorized accounts will be suspended and the sportsbook reserves the right to revoke any winnings, withhold funds or remove both the account and player from its website.