General Settings - Live Line Shooting

The Line Shooting/Middling Restriction is a critical feature for bookies aiming to maintain their sports betting operations' integrity and financial stability. It prevents players from placing bets on opposing outcomes within the same game to secure a win-win situation or minimize losses.

Purpose

This guide's primary purpose for bookies is to facilitate an understanding of the line shooting/middling restriction feature and demonstrate how to enable and leverage this setting to counteract exploitative betting strategies.

Enabling Live Line Shooting Restriction

Step 1: Access Sports Settings

Navigate to your bookie dashboard's "Tools" section and select "Sports Settings."

Step 2: Locate the Restriction Feature

Within Sport Settings, you will find a variety of configurable options. Look for the Line Shooting/Middling Restriction section.

Step 3: Enable the Restriction

The Line Shooting/Middling Restriction is disabled by default. To activate it, switch the toggle to the 'enabled' position.

Utilizing the Restriction to Combat Middling

Understanding the Scenario

Suppose a player bets on "Over 51" for a particular game. Later, the player attempts to secure a middling opportunity by placing an additional wager on "Under 55" for the same game based on the live lines.

This strategy allows the player to win both bets without restriction if the total score is between 52 and 54. Conversely, if the score is outside this range, the player’s loss is limited to the "juice" or vig paid to the bookie.

Implementation Strategy

With the Line Shooting/Middling Restriction enabled, as soon as such a player tries to place an opposing bet, the system will recognize the attempt and prevent the second wager from being placed. This enforces a fair rule set and necessitates that players commit to their initial bet, maintaining market stability.

Example for Illustrative Purposes

Initial Bet by Player: "Over 51" at -110 odds.

Change in Live Line: The line shifts, offering the opportunity to bet "Under 55" at -110 odds.

Player's Attempted Action: Place a bet on "Under 55" to secure a middle.