Heading into this year’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 4, the updated futures odds to win at BetOnline paint the picture of a tight race between a handful of top contenders. 

NASCAR’s Cup Series has reached the quarter pole of its 2019 point race schedule with Kyle Busch the clear favorite to win this year’s racing title on the updated NASCAR futures.

Since it’s official birth in the 1990s, mixed martial arts have become the fastest-growing sport in the world. With the growth comes an increased interest in betting on the sport.

The final major prep race leading up to this year’s Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4 takes place this Saturday at Oaklawn Park with the running of the $1 million Arkansas Derby.

If you thought betting was just for "legitimate" sports such as football and hockey, think again. You might want to broaden your wagering horizons and try to cash in on the events in the squared circle.

Let’s look at the types of bets that can be made, the mathematical simplicity of the betting odds, what “parimutuel” means and how to properly place wagers at the betting windows.

Let's break down the key betting categories you need to be aware of for MLS wagering as you bid to turn your sporting expertise into a handsome profit.