Sportsbook Glossary: Yy

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Yachting

It refers to the sport of racing boats with sails, including sailing yachts, motor yachts and superyachts in activities focusing on comfort and high-end experiences.

Yardage

American Football| One of the most common useful stat for bookies to prepare player props, considering the total distance in yards gained by a player.

Yearling

A horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

Yellow Card

Soccer: According to rules, yellow card offenses can include that the referee consider as an infringement of the rules of the game. This action has a huge impact in soccer betting odds, due to a team strategy change during the game.

Volleyball: Players, coach or team staff could be warned by the referee due to a minor misconduct, such as unsporting behavior, arguing calls or delaying the game.

Rugby: Yellow card represents a 10-minute suspension of a player after a foul play, cynical infringements or persistent rule-breaking.

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