Sportsbetting Quiz



This sportsbetting quiz at Gambling Teachers will test your knowledge of the terms and lingo in the sportsbetting world.
Punters or bettors have their own special language and while you may be aware of some terms, this sportsbetting quiz takes you to the next level with unique lingo to expand  your vocabulary and of course, to entertain with some tongue-in-cheek banter.
So, let's enter the sportsbook lounge and listen. 

1) What does the sportsbetting term Ante Post mean?
A. A wager placed on an event against another bettor.
B. Betting that is placed 1 or more days before the date of the event.
C. A bettor who is against wooden poles.

2) What is a Bottle in sportsbetting lingo?
A. Lingo for a 2 to 1 odds bet.
B. A plastic or glass flask that holds soda pop or beer.
C. A term used to describe a nervous punter.

3) What does the punters' term, Chalkeater mean?
A. A punter who wants to write on the blackboard.
B. Lingo for a punter with bad habits.
C. Lingo for someone who bets only on favorites.

4) What does Goliath refer to with sportsbetting?
A. Multiple bets that includes 247 bets for several events.
B. Lingo for a tall Black Jack dealer.
C. A bettor who places high wagers on the long shots of the game.

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5) What is the sportsbetting lingo for Pucks?
A. Sports betting term for a game of Hockey.
B. Another word for Poker Chips.
C. Group of characters auditioning for a Shakespearian play.

6) What is Thick 'un in the sportsbetting world?
A. Refers to the size of a wager made in a high stakes game.
B. A phrase from the redneck dictionary meaning an adjective used to describe something such as "man, this burger they gave me sure is a thick 'un."
C. A very large bet.sportsbetting quiz at gambling teachers

7) What is a Wise Guy in punter's terms?
A. term used for an obnoxious bettor.
B. term for a skillful handicapper, or bettor.
C. nickname of an alcoholic beverage served only in casinos.

8) What is a Bridge-Jumper in sportsbetting?
A. A punter who tries to combine one game with another.
B. A punter who only makes wagers on card games.
C. A specialized handicapper for large show bets on favorites.

9) What does Odd-Even refer to?
A. Names of the twins who operate the new craps table.
B. Betting on whether total goals will result in an even or an odd number.
C. The numbered groups of punters that are divided for a certain sporting event.

10) What does the term Total Rounds mean?
A. Wagering on the number of rounds that will take place in a boxing match.
B. A term used for tallying up the number of tokens a bettor has.
C. A type of cookies made from cereal.

Answers to Sportsbetting Quiz. Did your lingo knowledge pay off?
1) B. Ante Post: betting that is placed 1 or more days before the date of the event.

2) A. Bottle: lingo for 2 to 1 odds bet.

3) C. Chalkeater: lingo for someone who bets only on favorites.

4) A. Goliath: multiple bets that includes 247 bets for several events.

5) A. Pucks: sportsbetting term for game of hockey.

Sportsbetting Quiz Answers 5 – 10
6) C. Thick ‘un: a very large bet.

7) B. Wise Guy: term for a skillful handicapper or bettor.

8) C. Bridge-jumper: specialized handicapper for large show bets on favorites.

9) B. Odd-Even: betting on whether total goals will result in an even or odd number.

10) A. Total Rounds: wagering on the number of rounds that will take place in a boxing match.

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Sportsbetting History is traced back to China and 1,000 B.C. when the Chinese bet on dog and horse races. 
Along came the Greeks and Romans--never ones to shy away from wagering on a good game. The English took sportsbetting to a new level with organized rugby and soccer betting shops.
The 1920's and 30's were the 'best of times' for American bookmakers.
Lastly, along came online betting and worldwide punters jumped online to participate in the games

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