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First Touch

sports betting

In sports betting, particularly for soccer, a 'first touch' bet is a wager on which team will have the first touch of the ball after kickoff. It is a niche market offered by some bookmakers.

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  • 1In sports betting, particularly for soccer, a 'first touch' bet is a wager on which team will have t

First Touch

In sports betting, particularly for soccer, a 'first touch' bet is a wager on which team will have the first touch of the ball after kickoff. It is a niche market offered by some bookmakers.

Example

He placed a small bet on the underdog team to have the first touch of the ball.