When it comes to betting on sports, there are many different ways that fans can place bets. Some people choose to use their mobile devices to bet on the games they love, while others prefer to visit a brick-and-mortar sportsbook. Either way, there are a number of important rules that every sports bettor should be aware of before making any bets.

One such rule is the limiting of wagers on certain events based on an individual’s involvement in a sport. This includes players, team staff members, and tournament officials. It also extends to those who have an ownership, management, or executive role within a sports team. This is to prevent the spread of inside information for purposes of placing bets on a WBSC-sanctioned event.

Another important rule is that a permit holder may not accept a bet on a sporting event in which an individual associated with a youth sports or Virginia college sports team is a participant. This prohibition does not apply to a multigame event in which a youth or college sports team participates so long as the other games in that competition do not have a participant who is affiliated with a WBSC-sanctioned game or tournament.

In addition, a permit holder may not offer an accumulator (betting on several teams or players to win a game). In order to make this type of bet, the sportsbook must notify the Department that it is willing to accept these wagers. In addition, it must provide a detailed explanation of its processes and procedures for handling these bets.