Whether you are a beginner or an experienced bettor, it is important to be familiar with sports betting rules and regulations. You need to know how to protect your personal information, and how to avoid being cheated. You also need to find a sportsbook that is legal in your country and offers good customer service.

The best sportsbooks have a variety of betting props, a high payout percentage, and excellent customer service. You should also check the sportsbook’s reputation, and choose a sportsbook that offers a VIP program.

Licensed sportsbooks are regulated by the government. A good sportsbook should also accept your preferred payment method. You should also check the sportsbook’s legality, and make sure you use a secure password. If you are unsure of the sportsbook’s reputation, check out reviews from other bettors.

If a match is cancelled, rescheduled, or suspended, all bets are refunded. In Running (“Live”) bets are only accepted for matches that are designated as “live”. Bets placed on matches before the start of the first half will be void.

All bets placed on an In Running (“Live”) market are valid up until the Operator suspends betting on the event. Bets placed before the suspension will stand.

A mix parlay bet combines multiple selections of different matches. The bet is settled by calculating the total number of goals/points scored by each team. If the total number of goals/points is the same, the game is considered a draw.