Calculating Winnings\n\n Odds of 7/5 mean you'll win $7 for every $5 you wager on the A's. Conversely, the Rangers' odds of 5/8 mean you need to wager $8 to win $5 on Texas. Another way to look at it: If the first number is larger than the second, you're betting on the underdog for a higher potential payout.

In Thailand, there are strict laws that govern gambling. There only two types of gambling that locals and expats can legally do in Thailand: the national lottery and betting on horse races at licensed racetracks. Every other form of gambling is prohibited in the country.