Informed football sports bettors prefer to bet the second half of the game rather than the first half of the football game, now sports bettors are starting to place their football bets after watching the first half of a particular game and are loading up on the second half.

Others are looking to hedge their bets or middle the book (attempting to win both sides of a bet by having the game number fall in the middle of two lines wagered on opposite sides) by going against their straight bet team in the second half. In certain cases where bookies know that the public is going to go after a certain second half side, the number will most likely be shaded towards the favorite.

College Football Halftime Betting

The football bets are placed on the odds posted for the second half of a game only. All bets must go the full half for action (first half and second half). All halftime football bets are calculated the same as a straight bets unless otherwise indicated. There are no teaser plays or buying of points on half-times. On halftime bets, overtime periods are included as part of the 2nd half.

European Odds
European odds are different from the North American style of odds. In North America, money lines are used to determine the line. In North America, a team that is +140 would be a 40 point underdog. This means that for every $100 wagered, the player would win $140. For this to be true in a European style of betting, the odds would be 2.40-- meaning that for $100 wagered, the player would win $140. The 2.40 represents the entire amount wagered and won by the player.

Buy Points Online
You can move the point spread on football, so that you give away less points with the favorite or get more points with the underdog.

To do this, you pay an extra 10 cents on the dollar for each ½ point you buy in your favor. You may buy up to 3 points!

How to Buy Points Online
1. Make your selections
2. Submit the wager amount, then choosing from a drop down box that appears, select how many points you would like to buy.
3. After you make your selection, click 'Update all' before confirming your wager.
Please note that this option is made available for Straight wagers.

 For the NFL and College football, there is a premium for buying on/off of the 3 or 7
(for example, from +2.5 to +3 or -3 to -3.5)

When you're ready to Place a Sports bet, you'll first need to register to bet with Gamblers Palace. Please note that all membership is FREE to Open a Gambling Account to everyone, provided you are at least 18 years old. This information is provided for general guidance only.