Sports betting in California: When it will be legalized, how to bet online, where to get picks, promos – CBS Sports

Summer is a big time for sports, but sports fans in California are looking to the fall to see if online sports betting will be legalized. California has Indian gaming casinos and horse racetracks for some in-person betting, but a new bill to be voted on in November could make online sports betting in California a reality. The Golden State loves its professional sports teams, so California online sportsbook sign-offers and other California sports-betting promotions will be very popular if California online sports betting is legalized. If this new bill passes and California sports books get the green light, California sports fans will be able to use online sportsbook promo codes and place wagers from the comfort of their own homes.

Until California online sportsbooks become a reality, bettors can head to the race track and take part in the little bit of California sports betting the state has to offer. They can also brush up on their sports-betting terms with this quick guide from our friends at SportsLine.

There are several ways you can make sports wagers both online and in retail sportsbooks and plenty of bet types you'll want to familiarize yourself with.

Outright: An outright bet is one of the easiest and most popular bets to place. Simply, this is a wager on which team or athlete will win a game or event. So an outright bet in a golf tournament is on which golfer will win it all.

Parlay: Parlays are wagers that are combined with other wagers to multiply the payout. If you put together a three-leg parlay, all three bets you've strung together must win for the overall parlay to pay out. A three-leg basketball bet usually involves picking three teams to cover. If all of them do, you win.

Futures: A futures bet is typically popular in pro sports like football, which Californians will be able to bet on if the new bill passes. Until then, sports fans can place futures bets on horse races. Whether it is one of the big races happening this time of year or a smaller race at your local track, you can place a futures bet for a larger payout than you would betting on that horse on race day.

If you're looking for the best values on the board in California or elsewhere, be sure to check out SportsLine, which specializes in Vegas picks, DFS advice and season-long fantasy sports projections.

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SportsLine provides betting advice across the four major professional sports, college sports, golf, tennis, soccer, combat sports, horse racing, auto racing and more. It's a proven resource to sports bettors around the world. You can sign up here to enjoy all of the sports betting and fantasy sports advice that SportsLine has to offer. Then, use your knowledge to crush California online sports betting when it's a reality.

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