The amount of time required to place a bet before an event depends on the actual event. Some events allow you to place a bet while ongoing, and these are the more fun bets on what will happen during play rather than who will win the game. These types of bets will be found in the ante-post bet section on the betting site. For other bets, particularly those based on who will win or lose a sporting game, the bets need to be made around 2 to three days before the event takes place. You can offer your bets before the first pitch or kick-off with some sports, such as baseball, tennis, football, and basketball. However, in the event of horse racing, it is possible to place a bet on the morning of the event, a few hours before it occurs.