As with poker or any other form of gambling, please do it responsibly, only wager what you can afford to lose, and have fun. So, if you’re curious, but have never ventured into the sportsbook of your local casino (or placed a bet on one of the many online betting sites available), I’m here to bring you a beginner’s guide (from a poker players perspective) to sports betting.įirst, a disclaimer. So sports betting is a natural accompaniment that many already indulge in. Poker tables in the sports book at Caesars Palace, Las VegasĪs poker players, we’re naturally attracted to competition, action, and a good sweat.