Beard

Beard in betting refers to someone who places bets on behalf of another person, often to conceal the identity of the actual bettor. This is commonly done to avoid detection by bookmakers, especially if the original bettor is known for winning or has restrictions on their account.

• Proxy Bettor: The "beard" acts as a middleman.
• Reason: Used by sharp bettors or professionals to disguise their activity.
• Example: A professional bettor uses a friend (the beard) to place bets at a bookmaker where they're restricted.