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Dog Player

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A 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event. This strategy involves betting on the team or individual less likely to win, which offers higher potential payouts.

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  • 1A 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event

Dog Player

A 'dog player' is a bettor who predominantly places wagers on the underdog in a given sporting event. This strategy involves betting on the team or individual less likely to win, which offers higher potential payouts.

Example

A classic dog player would consistently bet on a football team that is a 7-point underdog, hoping for an upset victory or for the team to lose by less than 7 points.

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