An online sports book puts betting information at the tips of your fingertips. Depending on the website hosting the book, you can get the latest odds available for football, basketball, golf, baseball, soccer, or other sports. If you want to place a wager on an international event, an online sports book can provide a list of the current bets available.

With an Internet-based sports book, you also can access the current wagers you have on record with a company. If you need help picking a team or an individual, some booking companies provide access to last-minute bets, the most popular bets, or information designed to help you make an informed decision. For example, an online booking company may provide a history showing which NBA teams covered the betting line to date for the current season.

While the organization of the sports book may vary by the company you use to place your wagers, common information should include the team or the individual competing in the event, the point spread for each one, the money line total, and the team total. Some websites even allow you to change your odds from American to decimal or fractional.

Sports fans who want to get their wagers into the sports book prior to a major event like the World Cup, the World Series, or the Super Bowl can take advantage of early bird bidding, which typically begins as soon as the booking company knows the individuals or teams competing in the event.

As an added advantage of working with an online sports book, some companies now offer a mobile version. You can access your personal record or place a new bid directly from your Internet-enabled cell phone. Other information available through mobile service can include in-running, live scores, parlays, and props.