Field [Meaning] - MasterTerms.com

In practice, when you place a bet on the field, you are essentially betting on a group of options rather than a specific choice. For example, in a golf tournament with several well-known players, the sportsbook may offer bets on specific players and also provide a “Field” option. This option allows bettors to win if any player outside of the favorites wins the tournament.

Field Example

For instance, in a golf tournament where the favorites are Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, if you bet on the field and another golfer, say Jordan Spieth, wins the tournament, your bet is successful.

Glossary: Home Field Advantage
Home field advantage refers to the benefit a team gains from playing at their home venue.
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A hurdler is a participant in a race that involves jumping over obstacles known as hurdles.
Glossary: Hurdles
Hurdles in sports betting refer to a specific event where athletes compete in races with barriers they must jump over.
Glossary: Inside Numbers
Inside Numbers are the numbers 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 on the Craps table.
Glossary: Laying the Points
Laying the points means betting on the favorite team to win by more than a specified point spread.

Alternative Meanings:

Field
In detail, the Field bet is unique because it offers a single-roll wager, meaning it is resolved based on the outcome of the next roll of the dice. Players can place their chips in the designated Field area on the table, and if the next roll results in one of the winning numbers, they collect their winnings. The payout for winning numbers typically is even money for 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, while the 2 and 12 often pay double or higher depending on the casino's rules.
Field Example
For example, if a player places a Field bet and the dice roll results in a 4, the player wins even money on their bet, while if the roll is a 12, the payout could be higher, often paying 2 to 1.