What is a dog player in sports betting?
The short answer
A bettor who prefers betting underdogs.
Betting slang explained
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In plain English
A bettor drawn to underdogs. They lose more tickets than they win and can still come out ahead, because plus prices pay more than they cost.
What to remember about Dog Player
The definition
A bettor who prefers betting underdogs.
In plain English
A bettor drawn to underdogs. They lose more tickets than they win and can still come out ahead, because plus prices pay more than they cost.
Example in context
"I'm a dog player — give me the plus money."
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