Are futures bets less risky than other bets?

There are risks and variables involved with any bet you place.

Can I place futures bets on events other than sporting events?

Depending on where you bet, you can place futures bets on events like entertainment awards and elections.

What are Futures Bets?

Q: What are futures bets?

Futures bets are bets on an outcome in the near or distant future, like who will win the Super Bowl, who will win the Heisman Trophy, or who will win the next World Cup.

Written by: Daniel Collins

Published: Wed Jun 18, 2025, 4:40 pm ET

Read Time: 9 minutes

Jalen Hurts holds the Lombardi Trophy after leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl 59 win - Futures Bets Guide cover