As sports betting becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are asking questions about what types of wagers can be placed at a sportsbook. One type of bet that many people are confused about is official betting. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the basics of this kind of betting.

Generally speaking, the game must be official for most wagers to have action. However, this can vary a bit depending on the sportsbook. In some cases, a bet may be voided or settled if it is made before the game becomes official. This can happen for a number of reasons, including but not limited to injuries, weather, and player eligibility.

Bets on total bases props and batting average props require the game to be official for them to have action. Similarly, first to X-based props (such as the player with the first hit/HR of the game) must have the relevant game be official for those wagers to have action.

When it comes to correlated plays, most sportsbooks will honor them as long as they were placed before the point in the game that the stat change was enacted. For example, if an error is changed to a hit after the game has finished, most sportsbooks will uphold that win and pay out on the bet. This is especially common with fantasy baseball.