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    Proposition Bet (Prop Bet)

    A wager on a specific event within a game.

    Full Explanation

    Proposition bets (prop bets) are wagers on specific occurrences or non-standard outcomes within an event. In sports betting, these include player props (top scorer, total passes), game props (first team to score, total corners), and novelty props. Prop bets are popular in South African sports betting, especially for PSL soccer, rugby internationals, and cricket.

    💡 Example

    Prop bet: Mamelodi Sundowns to score in both halves at 2.80 odds.

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