What is a retractable roof in sports betting?
The short answer
A stadium with a roof that can open or close. Weather depends on whether the roof is open or closed for the game.
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In plain English
Sometimes indoor, sometimes outdoor. Check if the roof is open!
What to remember about Retractable Roof
The definition
A stadium with a roof that can open or close. Weather depends on whether the roof is open or closed for the game.
In plain English
Sometimes indoor, sometimes outdoor. Check if the roof is open!
Example in context
Arizona Cardinals' State Farm Stadium has a retractable roof - check game-time status.
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