Station Casinos has recently enhanced their STN Sports betting app, with the most notable improvement being the introduction of in-play betting. This feature allows bets to be placed during the course of a game. While most sportsbook operators offer full, partial, and in-game betting options, fewer provide in-play betting as the game unfolds.
In-game vs in-play wagering
In-game and in-play wagering possess a nuanced distinction. In-game wagering refers to the alteration of game odds during timeouts and commercial breaks. On the other hand, in-play wagering is accessible throughout the event and gets updated following nearly every play of a game.
In-play betting is well-liked in Europe and is only just beginning to gain traction in the United States. William Hill began operations in the US in 2012, contributing to the advent of a new era in sports betting. Nowadays, in-play betting comprises roughly 25 percent of all bets for William Hill’s sports books.
Station Casinos is aiming to elevate in-play betting. The latest update to the STN Sports app is remarkable in terms of both aesthetics and functionality.
The software provided by Miomni and Stadium Technology Group offers a wider range of options compared to other sportsbook operators. Additionally, it features live scoring within the app, an option not typically offered by competitors. This allows users to conveniently monitor score updates via the app, even if they aren’t actively watching or listening to the game. The wagering options available on the menu also dynamically change after each play.
In-play wagering with STN Sports
Upon opening STN Sports, you’ll now be welcomed by the main menu allowing you to choose from:
- Betting on sports regularly
- An improved section for horse racing
- Cards for Parlay
- Bets during the game
The In-Play section informs you about the number of games available at the moment. By clicking on the In-Play icon, you can see both the games that are currently accessible and those that will become available once the game starts.
Most sports that you can already bet on also offer in-play betting opportunities, including:
- College and Professional Basketball
- College and Professional Football
- Professional Hockey
- Soccer
- Tennis
Each sport’s main In-Play page displays live scores, which is ideal if you enjoy watching and betting on games that are either close or blowouts. This is a unique feature not available on other apps.
When you navigate to the individual In-Play game screen (shown below), the live score is ongoing. There’s a vast range of betting opportunities, depending on the sport, the matchup, and the timing of your viewing. However, not all games played on a certain day are open for in-play betting. This is why the notification on the main screen’s In-Play icon is handy.
Each game offers a different number of in-play betting opportunities. For instance, a mid-week hockey match between the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks offered 42 unique in-play betting choices. On the other hand, the simultaneous football match between Western Michigan and Northern Illinois only presented 16 in-play betting options.
Types of in-play wagers at STN Sports
All in-play betting options are directly linked to the ongoing game and do not incorporate player propositions. The available in-play betting options might include:
- Point spread and moneyline for the entire game
- Game point spread and moneyline divided by two
- Total points scored in the entire game
- Total points scored in half game
- Totals for each quarter or period
- Triple outcome bets (win, lose, draw)
- Victory Margin
- The team that scores X points first
- First team to score
- What type of scoring play will occur next (e.g. touchdown, field goal, safety in football)?
The introduction of the new In-Play wagering feature appears to revolutionize mobile sports betting. In the future, this software will be accessible to other sports book operators who utilize the Miomni and Stadium Technology Group software.
Included among those sports book operators are:
- Gatewest
- Entertainment by Caesars
- Wynn
- Nugget of Gold
- Gaming by Boyd
Every sports book operator has the ability to tailor the odds they provide, so anticipate an in-play menu that mirrors the size of the standard sports book betting menu.
The Station Casinos app is still undergoing upgrades. Soon, the STN Sports’ horse racing section will allow you to watch live and replay videos as you bet on races. In addition, live statistics and pre-game articles will be readily available for sports bettors.
