The NBA tends to cultivate rivalries and dynasties, and fans of the game can latch on to their favorite stars and follow their careers with meticulous detail, thanks to online statistical sites, 24-hour news agencies, and fan forums. If you are a huge National Basketball Association fan and you would like to participate in fun, secure wagering action, you can sign up to be a member of VIPSports.com and instantly gain a host of bonuses and access to some of the best betting you will find anywhere.

Wagering opportunities abound. For every NBA game, you can do a moneyline wager, buy points to change the spread, and indulge in exotic wagers as well. For instance, you can put money down on whether or not your favorite starting center will sink a given percentage of free throws. You can gamble on which team will score first. You can even make propositions about penalties and foul shots--the sky is literally the limit.

Another way to bet on NBA games is to wager about the outcomes of individual halves or quarters. This action puts you on the hot seat, and you have to react in real time. Halftime and quarter time betting is fun for groups at parties as well as for statisticians who like to breakdown the nuances of play and calculate the probabilities associated with the performances of individual athletes.

Of course, if you are going to bet on the second half of a basketball game, you need to put down your wager within five minutes of the beginning of halftime, and you can't tease quarter or halftime wagers. You should also be aware that if a game goes into overtime, whatever happens during overtime will be considered part of the second half for the sake of the bet.