What does circled mean in sports betting?
The short answer
A game with reduced betting limits, usually due to injury or weather.
Betting slang explained
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In plain English
The book has cut its limits on a game, usually because of an injury, weather, or news it cannot price yet. You can still bet it, just not for much.
What to remember about Circled
The definition
A game with reduced betting limits, usually due to injury or weather.
In plain English
The book has cut its limits on a game, usually because of an injury, weather, or news it cannot price yet. You can still bet it, just not for much.
Example in context
"That game is circled — max bet is $500."
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