SHAKEBET-AU Betting Rules - Sports & Novelties - Part 2 of 2 (D to Z)

SHAKEBET-AU (Terms & Conditions) - SHAKEBET-AU Betting Rules - Sports & Novelties - Part 2 of 2 (D to Z)

  • 5 Mar 2025
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17th June 2024 (Rev 2.3)

For Betting Rules - Sports & Novelties - Part 1 of 2 (link)

Capitalised terms not otherwise defined within these Betting Rules – Sports & Novelties adopt the defined terms presented in Betting Rules – General & Product (link)

Darts

1.         In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner (or in the case of the final the player declared the winner). This only applies to the Match Betting market. Handicap bets and other markets will be void unless a winning market has already been established
2.         If a match is postponed bets will be void unless the match is rescheduled and takes place the following day.
3.         If the advertised number of legs or sets in a match is altered, then any events already determined (eg. first game) will be settled accordingly. Match betting will also stand so long as the match was decided by competitive play and not by default or walkover. All other bets will be made void.
4.         Outright Bets placed are on an ‘All-In’ basis.
5.         Individual Player Averages: All bets void if the match is not completed.
6.         First/Final Leg Winning Double – Colour: The Bull counts as red. The leg must be completed for bets to stand.
7.         Doubles and/or Triples involving Highest Checkout, Most 180s and Win/Lose Match: each of the aspects of the bet must have been won outright for the bet to be deemed successful (and settled as a winning bet).  For the avoidance of doubt, the bet will be deemed unsuccessful (and settled as a losing bet) if: (i) the selected player’s highest checkout is the same as his/her opponent, (ii) the selected player scores the same number of 180s as his/her opponent and/or (iii) the match is tied.
8.         Player to get the Highest Checkout: If a match is not completed then all bets are void. If players Tie the bets are void.
9.         Official match sheets will be used for settlement purposes
10.       In the event of a match not taking place or is cancelled, bets on this match are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
 
Futures/Outrights
11.       Settled on official results.  Should the event be postponed for longer than 7 days all bets will be void.  Should the number of rounds/stages of the event be significantly shortened/changed or the location of the event is changed all bets will be void

Elections

1.       All-In betting applies. Coalition refers to the Liberal Party and National Party. We pay on the party that is sworn in. Wagers are settled at the time of swearing in.
2.       Bets on who will win the UK General Election will be based on the party that wins the most seats. The speaker, if seeking re-election, will not count.
3.       Where other specialty bets are advertised, rules will be displayed next to the market.

 

US Politics
2024 Presidential Election

4.       This market will be settled according to the candidate that has the most projected Electoral College votes won at the 2024 presidential election. In the event that no Presidential candidate receives a majority of the projected Electoral College votes, this market will be settled on the person chosen as President in accordance with the procedures set out by the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Faithless electors will not count.
5.       This market will be settled once both the projected winner is announced by the Associated Press and the losing candidate concedes. If the losing candidate does not concede, or if there is any uncertainty around the result (for instance, caused by recounts and/or potential legal challenges), then the market will be settled on the winner decided by Congress, on the date on which the Electoral College votes are counted in a joint session of Congress.
6.       This market will be void if an election does not take place in 2024. If more than one election takes place in 2024, then this market will apply to the first election that is held.
7.       If there is any material change to the established role or any ambiguity as to who occupies the position, then We may determine, using our reasonable discretion, how to settle the market based on all the information available to it at the relevant time.
8.       We reserve the right to wait for further official announcements before the market is settled.
9.       Additional candidates may be added to this market on request. If any candidate withdraws for any reason, including death, all bets on the market will stand.
2024 Presidential Election Candidate Nominations
10.       Markets offered for nominees for the President or Vice President of a U.S. Political party are all in markets.
11.       Selections for these markets may be added at any time, up until the final roll call at the convention for the respective parties.
12.       Party nominees for President and/or Vice President will be settled based off the candidate who attains the requisite number of delegates at the respective party’s National convention, and will be settled according to the final roll call at these conventions.
13.       Should a nominee for President and the Vice President change following these conventions due to any circumstance, the market will remain settled as per the nominee selected at the official nominating conventions.

 

e-Sports

1.         Where the e-Sports match involves Maps, e-Sports matches can be played best of 1, 2, 3 or 5 Maps depending on the e-Sport and tournament with the winner of the match (match betting) winning more Maps. A draw will occur if each team win an equal number of Maps.
2.         Official Results: All e-Sports bets will be settled in accordance with the official results of the match/tournament/race (as applicable) (following any extension of normal time where required unless otherwise specified) as declared by the official organiser, administrator or governing body as officially published on the website for the applicable organiser, administrator or governing body. All decisions of relevant e-Sports officials stand.
3.         Errors: We makes every effort to ensure that no errors are made in listing e-Sports player and team names. All bets will stand where it reasonably practicable that the misspelled player/team name refers to the correct player/team. If there is an obvious error then the Betting Rules – General & Product regarding errors will apply.
4.         Map Changes: In the event of a change in the number of Maps (for those e-Sports involving Maps) to be played, all bets will be void except for match bets (provided that an official result is declared) and first Map bets.
5.         Retirement & Disqualifications: If an e-Sports race, tournament, match or Map is not completed due to retirements or disqualifications, all bets will be void except those bets on completed e-Sports matches (as applicable) or Maps which will stand. All bets will stand on a completed e-Sports race, tournament or match where there has been any retirements or disqualifications.
6.         All bets will stand on a retired or disqualified player except where the e-Sports race, tournament, match or Map is not completed.
7.         Abandonment, Postponement & Cancellation:
a.         If an e-Sports race, tournament or match is postponed, all bets will stand as long as the e-Sports race, tournament or match commences within 24 hours of the initial scheduled time. If the e-Sports race, tournament or match is cancelled or commences after this period, all bets will be void.
b.         If an e-Sports race, tournament or match does not take place or is cancelled, all bets on this race, tournament or match will be void.
c.         In the event that an e-Sports race, tournament or match is abandoned or not completed, all bets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.
8.         We may, in Our absolute discretion, void any bets placed after the earlier of the official start time of the e-Sports race, tournament or (as published on the relevant official website) or the actual start time if started early. This Rule does not apply to live betting.
9.         Player or Team Changes:
a.         If a player of an individual e-Sport (ie not a team event) withdraws prior to the start of their first race or match, all bets on that player will be void.
b.         If there is a replacement player or ‘stand in’ for any team in a e-Sport race, tournament or match, all bets will stand.
10.       Team Changes: If an e-Sport team name changes (usually, but not limited to, sponsorship changes) but the roster or team members remain the same (subject to Play or Team Changes – Rule 8.2), all bets will stand.
11.       Connectivity:
a.         If a race, match or Map is officially determined to be a draw due to a connectivity or technical issue (or similar reason), all live bets on the respective race, match or map will be void.
b.         If a race, match or Map is stopped and restarted from the beginning with the approval or the relevant administrator or official due to connectivity or technical issues which are not player related, then all undecided markets will be void.
12.       If a race, match or Map is replayed, all live betting on the original race, match or Map will be voided.
 
Market Specific
13.       Match/Head To Head Betting: If a Draw occurs, bets are void. Dead Heat rules Do Not Apply.
14.       Handicap Betting: A handicap in e-Sports can be Maps or other counting measures related to the match:
a.         Map Handicap refers to the handicap between Maps in an event; and
b.         Counter-Strike matches handicap markets refer to the handicap of Rounds played.
15.       Tournament Match Betting: In a match involving only two teams/players, both teams/players must start the match in the tournament for bets to stand. If both players progress to the same round of the tournament, all bets will be void.
16.       First Kill/Blood Market: Bets will be settled based on the Team that is able to achieve the first kill in the respective Map.
17.       First Inhibitor: Bets will be settled based on which team destroys the first Inhibitor in the relevant Map.
18.       First Dragon: Bets will be settled based on which team kills the first dragon in the relevant Map. If no Dragon is killed in the relevant Map, this market will be voided and all bets cancelled.
19.       First Baron: Bets will be settled based on which team kills the first baron in the relevant Map. If no Baron is killed in the relevant Map, this market will be voided and all bets cancelled.
20.       2-Way Most Kills: Bets will be settled based on which team records the most kills in the relevant Map. If teams are tied on the same number of kills then this market will be voided and all bets cancelled.
 
Dota 2
21.       First Aegis Market – Bets will be settled based on which team picks up the 1st Aegis of the respective Map. If the Aegis is not picked up at all in a Map, this market will be voided and all bets cancelled.

 

Handball

1.         Official Results: The settlement of the markets for each match is based on the results provided by the organising federation.
2.         Cancelled Matches: In the event of a match not taking place, bets on are deemed void.
3.         Postponed Matches: Postponed Matches: Should a match be postponed all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided within 24 hours of the initial scheduled time.
4.         Overtime: If Overtime is played it will not count for any markets unless otherwise stated.

 

Golf

1.         All markets will be settled on the result as posted by the official tour site on the day, at the completion of the event.
2.         Any subsequent disqualification or amendment of result will be ignored for settlement purposes.
 
Abandoned / postponed/ shortened event
3.         Should a tournament be shortened, or otherwise affected due to weather conditions the trophy presentation will govern settlement, including tournament groups, matches, place, top 10 and all other 72-hole markets provided at least 36 holes of the event have been completed.
4.         Should 36 holes not be completed then all bets on that event will be void except markets that have already been decided i.e. 'first round 3-balls.'
5.         Should there be no further play after a bet is struck that bet will be void.
6.         In the event of a postponed event all bets stand.
7.         In the event of a tournament not taking place or is cancelled, bets on this tournament are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
 
Outright betting
8.         When more than one player shares the same lowest score in a tournament and there is no play-off, win and place bets are settled by the normal Dead Heat rules.
9.         In the event of a play-off, the result of the play-off will determine the winner of the tournament only. Even if three or more contestants take part, such a play-off has the sole purpose of deciding the winner of the tournament and the relative finishing positions of unsuccessful contestants is not affected.
10.       For each way bets Dead Heat rules apply. For example, if each-way terms quoted for a tournament are for the first 4 places, the 3 players tying for third place will be deemed to have dead-heated for third, fourth and fifth place with 1/3 stake lost and 2/3 stake settled at full place odds for each way bets on those players.
11.       In a DEAD HEAT the stake money on a selection is divided by the number of runners involved in the dead heat. The full odds are then paid to the divided stake with the remainder of the stake money being lost.
12.       If a revised tournament outright betting includes players who have completed their round and the tournament winner is presented with the trophy after the rest of the field have completed that round, bets placed on those players will be deemed void, provided another round is not fully completed.
13.       Any players who withdraw after they have completed 3 holes or more are considered as players and are therefore losers, except in the following circumstances: For outright betting, bets placed on players after they have teed-off are void provided that the player takes no further part in the event after the bet is placed, e.g. bets placed after the second round and the player withdraws before the third round - such bets on the withdrawn player are void.
 
Tournament group betting & tournament match betting
14.       In Tournament group betting the winner will be the player with the highest placing at the end of the tournament. Players missing the cut will be eliminated. If all listed players miss the cut the player with the lowest score at the cut will be deemed the winner.
15.       In Tournament match betting the winner will be the player with the highest placing at the end of the tournament. If both players miss the cut, then the one with the lowest score will be deemed the winner. If a player withdraws or is disqualified after making the cut, when his opponent has already missed the cut, the disqualified player is deemed the winner. If a player withdraws or is disqualified before the cut is made the other player is deemed the winner.
16.       In the event of a tie in tournament groups, Dead Heat rules apply.
17.       In the event of a tie in tournament match betting, stakes are refunded.
18.       In the event of a listed player being withdrawn/disqualified prior to both players teeing off in the event then that match is void.
19.       Top European players, top US player etc are settled in the same way as tournament group betting.
20.       Players must complete 3 holes or more for bets to stand.
 
2 ball/3 ball betting
21.       In 2/3 ball betting the winner will be the player in the pairing or group with the lowest score over 18 holes.
22.       Should a player in the 2/3 ball not tee-off all bets in that 2/3 ball are void. However, should a player retire during the round, he will be deemed to have played.
23.       In the event of a 2/3 ball being rearranged all bets in that 2/3 ball will stand as per original pairings/groups.
24.       If a player posts a score but is later disqualified, all bets will be settled on the score that the player initially signs for that round. Signing of the card is deemed as the weigh-in and subsequent disqualification or amendment of result will be ignored for settlement purposes.
25.       Odds for a tie are sometimes offered in 2 ball betting, therefore in the event of a tie bets on both players are losers and bets on the tie are winners. Dead Heat rules apply in the event of no odds for a tie being offered in 2 ball betting or in the event of a tie in 3 ball betting.
26.       Any tournament that applies the Stableford scoring system, the highest point scorer during the round will be deemed the winner.
27.       Players must complete 3 holes or more for bets to stand.
 
To make/miss the cut
28.       Bets on players to make/miss the cut will be settled on the official result posted on the tour sites.
29.       Players who are disqualified or withdraw before they complete 36 holes are deemed to have missed the cut.
30.       PGA Tour: any player who makes the cut or the modified cut (MDF) will be settled as having made the cut (according to the pgatour.com leader board.)
31.       Should 36 holes not be completed then all bets on this market will be void.
32.       Players who are disqualified or withdraw subsequent to posting a score equal to or better than the official cut mark (after they have completed 36 holes) will be deemed to have made the cut.
33.       Players must complete 3 holes or more for bets to stand.
 
Mythical 2-balls, 4-balls, 6-balls
34.       In 'mythical 2/4/6 ball' betting the player/group with the lowest score over 18 holes is the winner.
35.       Should a player in the 2/4/6 ball not tee-off all bets in that 2/4/6 ball are void. However, if a player starts his round but withdraws or is disqualified during any part of the round he (or his group in the case of 4 balls and 6 balls) is deemed to be a loser.
36.       If a player posts a score but is later disqualified, all bets will be settled on the score that the player initially posts for that round.
37.       When odds for a tie are offered in mythical 2/4/6 ball betting, bets on both players/groups are losers and bets on the tie are winners. If no tie is offered, Dead Heat rules will apply.
 
Finishing positions
38.       Finishing position is decided by result posted by the governing body of that tournament (i.e. PGA Tour, European Tour.) Example of finishing position: if a player finishes in a tie for a position e.g. tied 10th he is deemed to have finished 10th.
39.       If a player is disqualified, retires injured or withdraws they will be deemed to have finished last.
40.       Should 36 holes not be completed then all bets on this market will be void.
41.       Players must complete 3 holes or more for bets to stand.
 
 Top 5/Top 10 Finish/Top 20 Finish/Top 25 Finish/Top 30 Finish
42.       Dead Heat rules Apply
 
36-hole 3 ball betting
43.       If a player begins the 1st round but withdraws or is disqualified at any time during the two rounds of the 3-ball he is deemed to be a loser.
44.       If a player posts a score for the second round of the 3-ball but subsequently withdraws or is disqualified, all bets will be settled on the score that the player initially posts for the two rounds.
 
Big "X" v The Field
45.       If any of the players quoted as part of the Big "X" are non runners, bets will be void on this market.
 
72-hole handicap betting
46.       If your player misses the cut, he/she is automatically deemed a loser.
47.       For result, take handicap away from players final score (i.e. McDowell shoots a total of 284 for tournament - 4 shots, net total score on handicap is 280).
48.       Should the tournament be reduced to 36 holes or less then all bets on this market will be void.
49.       If a player is disqualified/ withdraws during the tournament bets will be deemed a loser.
 
'6 Pack' betting
50.       Any player in a six pack who does not start that round will be void.
51.       Players must complete 3 holes or more for bets to stand.
 
Matchplay
52.       Matches must be completed for bets to stand. (Otherwise they will be void.)
Total Majors won/ To win a Major
53.       Player must play all four majors for bets to stand.

 

Netball

1.         Payouts: Overtime counts for the settlement of Match Betting, Handicap Betting, Total Goals, Home Team Total Goals and Away Team Total Goals.
2.         Dead Heat rule will apply for Match Betting if no overtime is played. All other markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regular time.
3.         Cancelled Matches: In the event of a match not taking place or is cancelled or starting but not being completed all bets are void and wagers will be refunded.

 

Field Hockey

1.         Official Results: The settlement of the markets for each match is based on the results provided by the relevant organising federation. In the event of a match not taking place, bets on this match are deemed void.
2.         Overtime: Overtime (including any subsequent shootout) will only count for 2-Way Match Betting.
3.         All other markets will be settled according to the result at the end of the regular time.
4.         Abandoned Matches: Should a match be abandoned all markets will be void unless the outcome of that market has been unequivocally decided.
5.         Postponed Matches: In the case of a match being postponed all bets will be void unless the match takes place within 36 hours of the initial scheduled starting time. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
6.         Cancelled Matches: In the event of a match not taking place or is cancelled, bets on this match are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.

 
Ice Hockey - NHL/American Ice Hockey

1.         All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league's governing body. i.e. www.nhl.com
2.         Overtime (including any subsequent shootout), counts for all markets unless stated otherwise.
3.         When the draw option is included, payouts are based on the score at the end of normal time (extra time, i.e. an extension of normal time, not included.) In handicap and totals betting, extra time is included unless stated otherwise.
4.         When the game total is a 'flat' number (eg. seven), and if the total score lands on that number, all wagers are void and wagers will be refunded. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
5.         All Game Total Over/Under betting includes overtime unless stated otherwise (Penalty Shoot outs included) Penalty shoot outs equate to a value of 1.
6.         Money line: At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the third period for bets to have action.
7.         60 minute markets - Are settled on 60 minutes of play. Overtime and shootout goals are not included.
8.         First Goalscorer/Anytime Goalscorer: Overtime counts for these markets. Goals scored in a penalty shoot-out do not count for settlement purposes. Goalscorer markets are offered with the option ‘others on request’. In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already.
9.         Game totals/period totals/team totals/odd-even: The full game total result is the combined goals for both teams inclusive of overtime and shootouts (shootout counts as 1 goal.) At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the third period for bets to have action, unless the total is already over. In the event of the totals goals being the exact quote where no exact price is offered, all stakes are refunded. Period goals only apply to that specific period and the entire period must be played. Dead Heat rules where applicable. For third period lines, overtime does not count. Home/Away total goals markets include overtime for settlement purposes.
10.       Prop markets: Overtime counts for all proposition markets, except for those that are based on specific periods of play. At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the third period for bets to have action.
11.       Puck line: A puck line is a bet where a handicap is given to a selection. The result used for settling is the match result adjusted for the handicap line available at the time the bet is struck. For example, Tampa Bay +1.5 v Calgary -1.5; Result: Tampa Bay 2-3 Calgary. Tampa Bay wins on the handicap. Overtime counts for all 'puck lines.' All above rules apply.
12.       Player(s) props: The respective player(s) must start for bets to have action. Overtime counts for all proposition markets, except for those that are based on specific periods of play. At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the third period for bets to have action.
13.       Live Betting: All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for purposes of Live Betting.
14.       All Outright markets include playoffs where applicable.
15.       Team to Score xth Goal - The winner will be the team to score the specified goal number first. This market does not include overtime or shootouts.
16.       Games must go 55 minutes for bets to stand. In the event a game is suspended prior to the 55th minute of play, bets will be void unless the result of a market has been clearly determined during the normal course of play.
17.       Double Result - Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd Periods.
18.       Race to xth Goal - The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. For live betting a "No Goal" option will be offered should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will be pushed.
19.       Number of Goals/Total Goals Odd/Even - Includes overtime for settlement purposes.
20.       Cancelled games: In the event that a game does not take place or is cancelled, bets on this game are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
21.       Postponed & Incomplete games: Where a game is incomplete or postponed and subsequently resumed, or played within 24hrs of the original scheduled game start time, all wagers for that game stand. All bets placed on games played outside 48 hrs of the scheduled game start time will be void. Once the 24 hrs have expired all single bets are void and will be refunded. Affected MultiBets or bets placed on a series of games affected by the cancellation or postponed game will be recalculated excluding that event or multi leg.
22.       Futures Markets: All outright and future markets will be settled as per the official ruling by the league's governing body. If there is no result or winner, bets on this event are deemed void.

 

Ice Hockey - European & IIHF International competitions

1.         The settlement of the markets for each match is based on the results provided by the organising federation. In the event of a match not taking place, bets are deemed void.
2.         Overtime (including any subsequent shootout) will only count for 2-Way Match Betting.
3.         All other markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regular time unless stated otherwise.
4.         Should a match be abandoned all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.
5.         'Pick the Score' betting is based on the score at the end of normal time unless stated otherwise (i.e. extra time - an extension of normal time - is not included.)
6.         In case of a match being cancelled or postponed it will be voided unless it takes place within 24 hours of the initial scheduled starting time. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
7.         Medal Events: Including but not limited to Summer/Winter Games, Championship Events, and Commonwealth championship events.
8.         Podium/Dias positions determine the standing for the settlement of wagers.
9.         Post Podium/Dias, We do not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
 
Overview of Specific Markets
10.       Period Markets: Settled on the exact score of the specified period. For settlement purposes the 3rd period does not include any overtime played. Dead Heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.
11.       Double Result: Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd periods.
12.       Race to xth Goal: The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. Should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will be pushed. Does not include overtime or Shootout.
13.       All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for the purposes of Live Betting.

 

Motor Racing

1.         Official Results: All race bets are settled on the official race organisers classification at the time of the podium presentation, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.
2.         Cancelled Events: In the case of an event not taking place or being cancelled, bets on this event are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
3.         Futures Markets: All outright and future markets will be settled as per the official competition ruling. If there is no result or winner, bets on this event are deemed void.

Formula 1 / Indy Car
1.         Official Results:
a.         All F1 race bets are settled on the official FIA classification at the time of the podium presentation, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.
b.         Indycar results settled on official results from Indycar.com. Subsequent disqualifications will be disregarded.
2.         All drivers who complete 90% of the race laps are deemed as classified finishers in line with the official FIA classification. However all drivers are given a ranking, and for the purpose of match and positional betting this ranking shall apply.
3.         All qualifying wagers are action once a driver starts qualifying. Drivers must start qualifying for action on qualifying wagers. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the grading of wagers.
4.         The start of the race is deemed to be the signal to start the warm up lap. All drivers are in play from this point on.
5.         For race match betting, the driver who finishes in the highest position is deemed the winner, both drivers must start the race in order for the wager to be considered "action". In the event of both drivers failing to complete the race, the driver completing more laps will be deemed the winner. If both drivers have completed the same number of laps, wagers will be void. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the result.
6.         Bets on the Formula One Championship and Constructors Championship will be settled in line with the official FIA results immediately following the podium presentation of the final race of the season, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded. The drivers' and constructors' championship titles are awarded to the driver and constructor who score the most points over the course of the season. In the case of a dead heat for a championship place then the driver or constructor with the higher number of superior race results will be awarded the place.
7.         Regular F1 Qualifying consists of three sessions whereby the six slowest drivers from each of the first two sessions will drop out leaving the remaining drivers to compete in the third session for the top places on the grid. Qualifying betting will be settled as the fastest lap posted during this third qualifying session. If for some reason Q3 does not take place then we will settle bets if the grid is formed based on times from Q1 or Q2. All bets will be void if the grid is formed based on any other criteria.  With respect to all bets on qualifying, either outright or match betting, the official times as recorded by the FIA will apply for the settlement of bets. Any subsequent penalties or demotions imposed shall be disregarded.
8.         From the formation of any race market, bets are considered to be non-driver no bet. Any bets on drivers who fail to take part in the race for any reason other than non-qualification shall be deemed void.
9.         First driver to retire is a bet on which driver will be the first to retire from the race. Bets are in play when the signal to start the warm up lap is made. Bet settlement will be determined by which lap number a driver retires on. Should more than one driver retire on the same lap then Dead Heat rules apply.
10.       First Car to retire is a bet on which car will be the first to retire from the race. Bets are in play when the signal to start the warm up lap is made. Bet settlement will be determined by which lap number a car retires on. Should more than one car retire on the same lap then Dead Heat rules apply.
11.       Dual Forecast: Both drivers must finish in the first two in the race. Any other finishing position or retirement then the bet is a loser. Based on the result at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications do not affect bets. If a driver is not in position to start the formation lap bets involving that driver are void.
12.       Leader after the first lap: For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after one classified race lap (warm-up lap not included.) In the event of one lap not being fully completed all bets will be void. If the race starts under the safety car all bets will be void.
13.       Will there be a safety car period during the race? A Safety Car Period is defined as the need for the Safety Car to run in front of the leading car during a specified race. Should the race start under the Safety Car, then all bets concerning the Safety Car market will be settled as Yes. If the race finishes under safety car conditions but the safety car has not had time to get to the front of the leading car this market will be settled as Yes. Virtual Safety Car (VSC) periods do not count.
14.       Group Betting: The winner is the driver achieving the highest placing at the time of the podium presentation. If all drivers in the group fail to be classified then the driver completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If all drivers in the group fail to be classified and two or more drivers retire on the same lap then Dead Heat rules apply. Drivers are grouped together for betting purposes only. Bets will be settled on the official FIA result at the time of the podium presentation.
 
V8 Supercars / NASCAR
15.       Outright betting: Any drivers who fail to qualify for the race will be deemed as non-runners. The race must be run within 24 hours of the scheduled off time for bets to stand. The official V8’s/NASCAR winner of the race will be settled as the winner for betting purposes, this includes all races which are halted prematurely.
16.       Driver Head to heads: All match-ups will be settled as per the official result. If one driver fails to complete the race, the other driver will be deemed the winner. Where both drivers fail to complete the race, the number of laps completed will determine the winner. If both drivers fail to complete on the same lap, the official placings as assigned by the controlling authority will determine the result. Both drivers must start the race for bets to stand. In the event of a replacement driver all bets are void.
17.       V8s race qualification: The market will be settled on the fastest times according to www.v8supercars.com.au. If qualification leads to a (top ten) shootout, then the winner of the shootout will be deemed the winner of the qualification market with any subsequent disqualifications/penalties disregarded.
 
WRC
18.       Payouts: All race bets are settled on the official WRC classification at the time of the podium presentation, with subsequent disqualifications disregarded.
 
Moto GP/ World Superbikes / British Superbikes
19.       All race bets are settled on the official classification as defined by the official race organisers and will not be affected by any subsequent demotions or enquiries.
20.       All qualifying wagers are action once a rider starts qualifying. Riders must start qualifying for action on qualifying wagers. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the grading of wagers.
21.       Qualifying head to head bets. Both riders must start and at least one of them complete the qualifying race for bets to stand.
22.       Race head to head bets. Both riders must start for bets to stand. In the event of both riders failing to complete the race, the rider completing more laps will be deemed the winner. If both riders have completed the same number of wagers will be graded as no action. Subsequent penalties or demotions will not affect the grading of wagers.
23.       Group Betting: The winner is the rider achieving the highest placing at the time of the podium presentation. If all riders in the group fail to be classified then the rider completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If all riders in the group fail to be classified and two or more riders retire on the same lap then Dead Heat rules apply. Riders are grouped together for betting purposes only. Bets will be settled on the official race organisers result at the time of the podium presentation.

Novelty/Entertainment Rules

1.         We define Novelty Betting as being any but not limited to the following categories - Entertainment, Novelty Bets, Current Affairs, Weather, Music, Hollywood, Pageant and Sports Novelties.
2.         Any bet inadvertently accepted after the betting has closed or where the event was resolved or at a stage where the customer could have any indication of the outcome will be voided.
3.         Should a contestant be eliminated from a show, removed by producers or leave of their own accord, they will be settled as a loser. Should that same contestant be re-admitted at a later date, they will be treated as a new contestant and previous bets will not stand.
4.         Elimination/Eviction markets apply only to official eliminations/evictions. Any contestant leaving of their own accord or removed by producers will not be treated as the next eliminated/evictee for betting purposes. We reserve the right to void all bets placed on an elimination/eviction market should the initial line up for elimination/eviction be changed.
5.         We reserve the right to add other entrants to any market at any time.
6.         We are not responsible for the way in which producers conduct their shows. Any late changes to methods of elimination/eviction, addition or subtraction of contestants or any other factors affecting the market are beyond our control.
7.         We reserve the right to suspend any market at any time.
8.         For the purposes of our markets, we will define an elimination/eviction as the permanent exclusion from the show of a contestant or contestants. Therefore, fake eliminations/evictions will not be considered as winners. Therefore any bets placed on a stipulated elimination/eviction (e.g. first/next) will run until a person is seen to egress the show with no immediate prospect of return.
9.         We reserve the right to apply the dead heat rule on any event where more winners are declared than were originally specified.
10.       In the event of the series being cancelled before an official winner is declared, bets will be settled as a dead heat between the contestants that have not been eliminated. Outright bets on contestants already eliminated will be treated as losing selections.
11.       TV shows: Bets on TV shows will be void if the show is not broadcast in the calendar year originally scheduled for broadcast.
12.       Awards ceremonies: All bets on an awards ceremony will be void if the awards ceremony is declared cancelled by organisers or not held in the original scheduled calendar year.
 

Rugby League

1.         Payouts are based on the officially declared result of the sport governing body. i.e. www.nrl.com
2.         Markets will be settled at the completion of any extra time, unless,
a.         Specifically stated in the Market Rule, or
b.         If the market has a ‘draw’ or ‘tie’ as any option, or
c.         Is a margin bet type, ‘Half-Time/Full Time Double’, 'Highest Scoring Half' or 'Half With Most Tries'. These will be resulted at the end of normal time and exclude any extra time played.
3.         If the result of a match is a Draw after extra time, Dead Heat rules apply for Head to Head markets and other markets where a result has not occurred.
4.         Postponed & Incomplete Matches: Where a match is incomplete or postponed and resumed, or played within 24 hours of the original scheduled date all wagers stand. All bets placed on games played outside 24 hours of the scheduled start time will be void. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
5.         Abandoned Matches: If a game is abandoned, bets are void with the exception of first try scorer bets which will stand if a try has been scored prior to abandonment (last try scorer bets are void.)
6.         Venue Changes: When a venue is changed from the one advertised at nrl.com.au - if a game moves to the opposition's home ground or to another state then all bets are void and a new book will be opened. If the match moves to a neutral ground in the same state as was originally scheduled, then all bets stand.
 
Market Specific
7.         Premiership/Minor Premiership/Make Grand Final: All In Betting. Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter for resulting purposes. Any loss of Premierships after the completion of the Grand Final will be deemed null and void and all bets will stand.
8.         Top 4/Top 8: For betting purposes Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be Deemed A Starter for resulting purpose i.e. All In Any decision made by the NRL regarding penalties is final.
9.         Least Wins (Wooden Spoon): Paid on the team which has the least wins for the season. A draw is considered as half a win. In the event of more than one team having the same number of wins the position will be determined by the worst ‘For and Against’. Points deducted because of breaches of rules and regulations are excluded for resulting purposes.
10.       Miss 4/Miss 8: For betting purposes Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be 'Deemed A Starter.' If at the time a breach is announced, the loss of points means only one eventuality can occur (ie Miss the 8 must occur) then all bets on that competitor are void and monies refunded. All decisions made by the NRL are final.
11.       Handicap/Line and Totals: Betting where the value selected is a whole number (e.g. 6.0), and the result lands on that number, then all wagers related to that line number will be refunded, and any such bet will be deemed an excluded leg for the purpose of any applicable MultiBet, which will be recalculated excluding that leg. The same rules apply for State of Origin and any other Rugby League match where extra time is played.
12.       'First and Last Scoring Plays' and First Points: If the match remains scoreless after normal and any extra time, then single wagers are void and wagers will be refunded. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
13.       First/Last/Anytime Tryscorer Betting: All wagers are refunded on players not in the official starting 17. In the event of a Penalty Try being the first / last try scored we pay on the Penalty Try option if offered. If the Penalty Try option is NOT offered, the player who would have scored the Try if not for foul play, will be deemed to have scored the try for resulting purposes.
14.       First 2nd Half Try Scorer: If the player is included in his team's match day 17 man squad, all bets will stand regardless of whether the player is on the field for the first 2nd half try or not.
15.       Most Tries Head to Head: options both players must be in starting 13 for bets to stand. If no try is scored or level on tries, 'tie' wins.
16.       Time of First Try Betting: Payouts are based on the official NRL (or relevant league) clock or website.

Void legs in Multi bets or Same Game Multi bets
17.       Multi bet: If one or more of your legs are voided in your Multi bet, that leg will be voided and odds re-calculated on the remaining legs.
18.       Same Game Multi bet: If one or more of your legs are voided in your Same Game Multi, your bet will be cancelled and the stake refunded.
 
Injuries/Ejections in Multi bets or Same Game Multi bets
19.       Multi Bet: If the player was selected to play and was injured or ejected during the game, bet/leg stands.
20.       Same Game Multi bet: If the player was selected to play and was injured or ejected during the game, bet/leg stands.

 

Rugby Union

1.         The settlement of the markets for each match is based on the results provided by the official governing body. In the event of a match not taking place, bets are deemed void.
2.         Venue Changes: If the venue is changed from the one advertised, all bets on that match are void.
3.         All markets are settled at the end of normal time except for Head to Head; Line/Handicap markets, total points markets or any other market that is expressly stated as being resulted at the end of any Extra Time.
4.         Notwithstanding Rule 3, the following Betting Events and/or Betting Markets include any extra time unless otherwise stated:

a.         Super Rugby Aotearoa matches (except where a “Draw” at the end of Normal Time is a Selection in any Betting Option). For the avoidance of doubt, Betting Markets relating to the second half will not include any extra time and “Match Betting” Betting Markets (where a Draw is a Selection) will not include any extra time;
b.         Super Rugby Australia matches (except where a “Draw” at the end of Normal Time is a Selection in any Betting Option). For the avoidance of doubt, Betting Markets relating to the second half will not include any extra time;
c.         Mitre 10 Cup matches (except where a “Draw” at the end of Normal Time is a Selection in any Betting Option). For the avoidance of doubt, Betting Markets relating to the second half will not include any extra time and “Match Betting” Betting Markets (where a Draw is a Selection) will not include any extra time;
d.         Rugby 7s matches, Mitre 10 Cup matches (except where a “Draw” at the end of Normal Time is a Selection in any Betting Market);
e.         “Head to Head” Betting Markets (where the “Draw” is not a Selection);
f.          “Line” or "Handicap" Betting Markets (where a “Draw” is not a Selection).
g.         Draws: If the result of a match after Golden Point/Super Time/Sudden Death extra time is a draw, then the Dead Heat Rule will apply to all bets where a result has not occurred.

5.         Where a match is incomplete, abandoned or postponed and resumed or played within 24 hours of the original scheduled date, all wagers stand. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg. If a game has started and is abandoned before the completion of the match (i.e. 80 minutes) bets will be void unless an official result is declared by those teams' governing body in which case that official result will govern match and handicap settlement. All other markets will be void unless their result is already decided.
6.         For matches that have extra time that is not resulted on the first points scored in the extra time period, and where the draw option is offered, the wager is decided on the result at the end of normal time (i.e. extra time - an extension of normal time -not included.) Where the draw option is not offered, the Dead Heat Rule applies. In handicap and totals betting, where the line or total is a whole number, if the score lands on the line or total all wagers are void and wagers will be refunded, unless a handicap draw option is offered. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
7.         For 'First and Last Scoring Plays' and First Points markets, if the match remains scoreless after normal and any extra time, then single wagers are void and wagers will be refunded. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
8.         First/Last/Xth Try Scorer: In the event of a penalty try being scored, we will pay out on the penalty try option if we have offered it as a selection (whether in first try scorer, last try scorer or Xth try scorer markets). If the penalty try option is not offered then we will: (i) (for first try scorer markets), pay out on the basis of the second try where the first try is in fact a penalty try and (ii) (for last try scorer markets), pay out on the basis of the penultimate try where the last try is in fact a penalty try. For ‘Xth try scorer’ markets, if the penalty try option is not offered, we will void any bets placed on the Xth try to be scored by a particular player if that try is in fact a penalty try.
9.         First 2nd Half Tryscorer: Substitutes will be void if the first 2nd half try is scored before they come on.
10.       For 'Most Tries' Head to Head options both players must be in starting 22/23 for bets to stand. If no try is scored or level on tries, 'tie' wins.
11.       For Time of First Try betting, payouts are determined by the official website.
12.       For all Rugby 7s events all bets are settled on the result at the end of any extra time except for Winning margin markets and 3-way Match Betting, which will be settled at the end of regular time. Double Result will be settled after extra time.
13.       Top Tryscorer / Top Team Tryscorer / Top Points Scorer: Dead Heat rules apply.
14.       Regular Season Team Matchbets: Dead Heat rules apply.
 
Outright Betting
15.       Premiership/Minor Premiership/Make Grand Final: All In Betting. Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be deemed a starter for resulting purposes. Any loss of Premierships after the completion of the Grand Final will be deemed null and void and all bets will stand.
16.       Top4/Top8: For betting purposes Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be Deemed A Starter for resulting purpose i.e. All In, any decision made by the competition governing body regarding penalties is final.
17.       Least Wins (Wooden Spoon) is paid on the team which has the least wins for the season including byes. In the event of more than one team having the same number of wins the position will be determined by for and against. Points deducted because of breaches of rules and regulations are included for resulting purposes. In leagues where 'golden point' is not applicable Wooden Spoon will be settled on the team with the least number of wins. Where a situation arises that a team with least wins does not finish last then the result will be settled on the official table. All In. Win Only
18.       Miss 4/Miss 8: For betting purposes Any Team which has Points Deducted due to breaches of rules and regulations will be 'Deemed A Starter.' If at the time a breach is announced, the loss of points means only one eventuality can occur (ie Miss the 8 must occur) then all bets on that competitor are void and monies refunded. All decisions made by the competition governing body are final.
19.       Outright markets which state 'regular season' are deemed to mean the official standings of teams after all matches of the predetermined season are played and before any playoff matches have commenced.
 

Snooker

1.         Outright markets are offered on an all-in basis. Ante-Post bets on any player who takes part in a qualifying tournament but fails to qualify for the main tournament will be classed as losers.
2.         In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round or being officially awarded the victory will be deemed the winner for settlement purposes.
3.         Where revised match betting is offered (between sessions), 1 frame of the following session must be completed for bets to stand.
4.         In handicap betting, the handicap will only be allotted to one player/team, and then the result will be determined.
5.         In-running market; to pot the first ball of xth frame:

a.         Fouls do not count toward settlement
b.         Re-racks will not count towards settlement unless a ball was not potted in the original frame.
c.         Player to pot first ball refers to the player who pots the first ball legally, excluding balls potted when the shot incurs a foul.

6.         Total points xth frame: In the event of a re-rack, only points scored in the completed frame will count towards settlement
7.         Tournament highest break: Only one break per player will count towards settlement of this market (e.g. Player A scores 141 and 140 in the tournament only the 141 will count towards settlement.)
8.         In the event of a player being awarded a frame due to non-appearance of opposing player, to win 1st frame, to win xth frame and all related markets to that frame will be settled as void. Frame betting, handicap betting, total frames, race to three frames & 1st 4 & 6 frames outright/correct score will be settled as normal.
9.         Next four frames outright and correct score, Next Session outright/correct score:
10.       If Four Frames/Next Session are not completed due to the match result having been determined before this point, then bets will be deemed void unless already determined as a losing bet. If all frames are not completed due to time constraints, bets will be settled when play resumes and settlement point is reached.
11.       Stage of Elimination: Player must play one shot in the tournament for bets to stand
12.       Official match sheets will be used for settlement purposes.
 
Futures/Outrights
13.       Settled on official results: should the event be postponed for longer than 7 days all bets will be void.  Should the number of rounds/stages of the event be significantly shortened/changed or the location of the event is changed all bets will be void
14.       Cancelled Matches: In the event of a match not taking place or is cancelled, bets on this match are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
15.       Postponed & Incomplete Matches: Where a match is incomplete or postponed and resumed or played within 24 hrs of the original scheduled time all wagers stand. All bets placed on games played outside 24 hours of the scheduled start time will be void. Affected Multibets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.

 

Soccer

General Rules
1.         All soccer bets will be settled in accordance with the results of governing bodies and/or our official data providers unless otherwise specified.
2.         All bets placed on soccer are based on the result at the end of regular time (including stoppage time i.e. 90 minutes plus stoppage time) unless otherwise specified by the relevant sports controlling body or other governing authority.
3.         Any outcome that is reviewed and overturned by the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) will be considered as final (e.g. The outcome will not count towards the total goals, cards, corners, shots on goals, throw ins, free kicks etc.).
4.         If the venue of a match is other than is indicated on our website, the bet will stand provided the match has not been switched to the opponent's home ground, in which case the match will be declared void.
 
Match Abandonment/Postponement
5.         If a match is postponed, and not rescheduled to take place within 24 hours of the original scheduled time, all bets will be voided.
6.         For matches where over 90% of the scheduled match time has been completed and the referee ends the match, We will consider the match to be played to full time and we will use that result for the settlement of all bets placed on the game.
7.         For matches where the referee ends the match before 90% of the scheduled match time has been completed then all markets will be void unless the result for a particular market has already been unequivocally decided by the relevant sports controlling body or other governing authority.
8.         If a match that has been abandoned is continued from the point of abandonment and completed before the end of the next calendar day then all bets on the match will stand and be settled in accordance with the results at the completion of the continued match.
9.         If a match that has been abandoned is started again from the beginning (i.e. at the start of the first half) and completed before the end of the next calendar day then all pre-match bets on the original match will stand and all live bets on the original match will be void unless the result of the live bet was already unequivocally decided before the original abandonment.
10.       If a match is postponed, bets on that match will be void unless it kicks-off before midnight local-time on the same day. Games which have their kick-off altered well in advance for broadcast purposes, or to ease fixture congestion will not constitute a postponement.
11.       Outrights: In the case of an event not taking place or is cancelled, all bets on this event are deemed void and wagers will be refunded.
12.       Outrights after the commencement of an event: In the case of an event being cancelled after it has begun then all bets relating to this event will be settled in accordance with the official ruling of the governing body, providing such a decision is given within 90 days after the scheduled completion date. If no official ruling is announced in this 90-day period, then bets on any market relating to this event will be void except for bets on any market which has been unconditionally determined.
 
Handicap Markets
13.       Handicap Betting results are determined by adding or removing a specific number of goals (i.e. the handicap) to a team’s score at the end of regular time (i.e. 90 minutes plus stoppage time).
14.       The number of goals to be added or removed to a team’s score is denoted by a “+” or “-“, followed by the number of goals in brackets. For example:

a.         the team with the (+1.0) handicap needs to either draw or win to be considered the winning selection;
b.         the team with the (-1.0) handicap needs to win by 2 or more goals to be considered the winning selection; or
c.         if the team with the (-1.0) handicap wins by exactly 1 goal, Draw (-1.0) will be the winning selection.

 
Asian Handicap Betting
15.       There are three varieties of Asian Handicap Markets that We may offer, these are Whole Ball Handicaps, Half Ball Handicaps and Split Ball Handicaps. The number of goals to be added or removed to a team’s score is denoted by a “+” or “-“, followed by the number of goals in brackets.
 
Whole Ball Handicaps
16.       For bets on a Whole Ball Handicap market, if the score falls directly on the handicap line the stake of the bet will be returned. For example, France (-1.0) or Australia (+1.0).
17.       Australia (+1.0) is selected with the result being a France win 1-0. The adjusted score applying the handicap is 1-1, in this case the stake of the bet is returned to the customer.
 
Half Ball Handicaps
18.       The handicap is applied to the result of the match at the end of regular time and the team with the most goals after the handicap has been applied will be the winner. For example, France (-1.5) or Australia (+1.5):

a.         France (-1.5) will be settled as a winner if France win by 2 or more goals:
b.         Australia (+1.5) will be settled as a winner if France win by exactly 1 goal, the match is a draw at the end of regular time or if Australia win the match.

 
Split Ball/Asian Handicaps
19.       Split Ball or Asian Handicap Betting results are determined by applying two separate handicaps (a Half Ball Handicap and a Whole Ball Handicap) to a team’s score at the end of regular time. The stake is then split in half and placed on each listed handicap. For example, a Split Ball Handicap market is offered, France (expressed -1.75 or -1.5, -2.0) or Australia (expressed +1.75 or +1.5, +2.0):

a.         France (-1.75 or -1.5, -2.0) – This option means that you have placed half of your stake on France (-1.5) and half your stake on France (-2.0); or
b.         Australia (+1.75 or +1.5, +2.0). – This option means that you have placed half of your stake on Australia (+1.5) and half your stake on Australia (+2.0).


First/Last/Anytime Goalscorer Bets/Markets
20.       Own goals, goals scored in extra time or goals scored in a penalty shoot-out do not count for settlement purposes.
21.       Bets taken on the first goalscorer market will be void if that player does not take part in the game or if they come on after the first goal is scored.
22.       Bets on last/anytime goalscorer market will be void if that player does not take part in the game or does not come on as a substitute.
23.       Every effort is made to quote the first/last player to score odds for all possible players. However, odds for other players are available on request and will count as winners if they score the first/last goal even if they are not named on Our Website or App.
24.       If an own goal is scored, any live betting on next goalscorer markets (first goalscorer, second goalscorer etc.) will be settled on the outcome of the next goal scorer (i.e. an own goal does not count in these markets).

Scorecasts
25.       To win you must select both the player who will score the first goal and the correct score after regular time (i.e. 90 minutes play plus any stoppage time).
26.       If your selected player does not take part in the game or comes on after the first goal is scored, the bet will be settled as a correct score single.
27.       If a match is abandoned after the first goal has been scored, the bet will be settled as a first goal scorer single. If no goals have been scored before abandonment, the bet will be void.
28.       If all goals in a match are own goals, all bets will be settled as correct score singles only.

Time of xth Goal
29.       Time of Goal markets are resulted on the time in minutes when each goal is scored. For example, a goal scored at 23mins 25seconds will be settled as the 24th minute.
30.       All injury/stoppage time goals will be counted as either 45th minute for injury/stoppage time at the end of the first half or 90th minute for injury/stoppage time at the end of the second half.
31.       For bets on Team Goal Minutes, own goals count for the team that are awarded the goal.
32.       Double Chance: A double chance bet allows you to cover two of the three possible outcomes in a football match with one bet. The double chance bets include:

a.         Home team and draw - Your bet is a winner if the home team wins or draws the match;
b.         Away team and draw - Your bet is a winner if the away team wins or draws the match; or
c.         Home team and away team - Your bet is a winner if the home team or the away team wins the match.

33.       Man of the Match: Any player who takes the field for any part of a match will be considered as a runner for settlement purposes. Only players not in the squad or unused substitutes will be considered non-runners – bets on these players will be void.

Bookings
34.       Bookings of managers, coaches or players who are yet to participate in the game do not count.
35.       Both yellow and red cards count for booking markets. If a player is shown 2 yellow cards (and therefore a red card) or a player is shown a yellow followed by straight red card it will be settled as a total of 2 cards
36.       Any bookings made during half time will count; however, bookings made after the final whistle in regular time do not count.
37.       Only bookings in regular time (i.e. 90 mins play plus any stoppage time) count.

First Booking
38.       If more than one player is booked in the same incident, the first player to be shown a card by the match referee shall be deemed the winner.
39.       If your selected player does not take part in the game or comes on after the first card has been awarded, the bet will be void.
40.       Booking times will be settled on the time the card is shown and not when the foul or offence took place.

Player to be Booked
41.       Players will be considered a runner and bets will stand if a player takes any part in the match but does not include a player who does not take the field.

Card Index
42.       Bets on 'card index' are settled as follows: Yellow card = 10 points; Red card = 25 points.
43.       If a player is shown a yellow card and subsequently sent off this counts as 35 points. Maximum booking points a single player can receive in one match is 35 points.

Half time result
44.       Bets on half-time result are settled on the result of a match at half-time including all injury and stoppage time.
Number of Goals
45.       Own goals are included for the total number of goals and are counted toward the team the goal was awarded to.

Corners
46.       Bets on number of corners refers to number of corners taken and not number of corners awarded. If a corner is re-taken, it will only count as one corner.
47.       For time of corner markets, the time that the corner is actually successfully taken will count and not the time it was awarded.
48.       For "Odd or Even" corner markets, 0 is counted as an even number.
49.       Markets for "Race to X Corners" will be settled on whatever team reaches "X" corners first. E.g. Race to 3 Corners will be settled on the first team to take 3 corners in the match.

Soccer Same Game Multi
50.       Soccer Same Game Multi applies to soccer bets placed prior to the commencement of the game only.

Next Manager/Coach
51.       For 'Next Manager' markets (club or country), caretaker and interim managers will not count unless they complete at least 10 competitive games, they will then be deemed the permanent manager.

Shots on Target/Shots
52.       For any bets involving a given player to achieve a number of shots on target, the final determination of whoscored.com will be used to determine the number of shots on target. All bets settled on result after 90 mins regulation time unless otherwise stated
53.       For any bets involving a given player or team to achieve a number of shots, the final determination of whoscored.com will be used to determine the number of shots. All bets settled on result after 90 mins regulation time unless otherwise stated

 

Surfing

1.         Stakes will be refunded on surfers withdrawn prior to the start of an event. If there is a change of venue, or the event is delayed by 10 or more days, all bets will be void.
2.         Wagers are paid on official results stated by the governing body. Tournament cancellation will result in all wagers being void and wagers will be refunded. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg.
3.         2 board/ 3 board betting - If one or all of the surfers doesn't start heat then all bets are refunded. As per official competition results.

 

Table Tennis

1.         Official Results: All results will be settled in accordance with the official result from the official website for each tournament or the tournaments’ or competitions’ governing body
2.         A match will be deemed to have begun once the first serve has been struck.
3.         Abandoned/Cancellations/Change of Venues: In the event of a match not taking place, or taking place at a different venue, bets on that match will be void.
4.         Walkovers: If a player is given a walkover, bets on match are void.
5.         Delayed/Postponed Matches: In the event of a tennis match being cancelled or not taking place within 24 hours of a scheduled start time or if a player is given a walkover, bets on this match are deemed void. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that match.
6.         Player Changes: In the event any of the named players in a match change before the match starts all bets on that match will be void.
7.         In the event of a match starting but not being completed (including as a result of disqualification or retirement) all markets will be void unless the result of the market has already been unequivocally decided.
8.         Player names: While We take every effort to display player names as accurately as possible, there may be instances where minor differences occur in how players names are displayed. In these cases, all bets stand.

 

Tennis

1.         All tennis bets will be settled in accordance with the results of governing bodies and/or our official data providers unless otherwise specified.
2.         Tennis outright bets are accepted ''all in'' and if a player withdraws before or during a tournament the bet stands.
3.         A match is deemed to have started with the first serve of the match.
4.         In the event of a match not taking place or if a player is given a walk over, bets on this match are void.
5.         In the event of a change in the number of sets to be played, match bets and first set market bets will stand, all other markets will be void.
6.         Head to Head betting - If a player withdraws or is disqualified after the first set has been completed, the player progressing to the next round or that is awarded the match by the umpire will be considered the winner. Bets on the player that withdraws or is disqualified will be void. If the first set has not been completed, all Head to Head bets will be void.
7.         If a match does not run to conclusion, any markets (except for Head to Head betting) that are not unconditionally determined will be void.
8.         For any wager on handicap or total games, the match must run to conclusion or bets will be void, except if the result of either option is already determined.
9.         All bets on the 'Set Betting' market are void if the match does not run to completion. Except if there is no possible chance of the bet being successful. Ie Back player X to win 2-0 and already lost the first set prior to retiring.
10.       1st Set Score and 1st Set Winner bets are finalised upon completion of the first set regardless if the remainder of the match runs to completion.
11.       For the avoidance of doubt, it is possible for a player to lose the match but cover a minus handicap. Ie Player A is -1.5 - if they lose the match 67, 60, 67 they will still cover the minus handicap.
12.       If a player retires and no tie break is already played, then the market is void. If a tie break has already been played, the market is paid as yes.
13.       If a retirement occurs before the completion of the 2nd set in a best of 3 set match, or before the completion of the 4th set in a best of 5 set match, bets on the 'Number of Sets' market are void. If a retirement occurs after the completion of the 2nd set in a best of 3 set match, the 'Number of Sets' market will be resulted as a 3 set match. If a retirement occurs after the completion of the 4th set in a best of 5 set match, the 'Number of Sets' market will be resulted as a 5 set match.
14.       For exhibition or non-tournament matches, if a match is delayed and is not played within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, then all bets will be void. This rule does not apply to tournament matches.
15.       In the event of a change of venue, surface or from outside to indoor court and vice versa, all bets will stand.
16.       In some competitions, matches that reach one set all are decided by a Champions tie-break. If a match is decided by a Champions tie-break then the Champions tie-break will be considered to be the 3rd set. Set Betting will be settled as 2-1 to the winner of the Champions tie-break. Any bets taken in error for the Correct Score or Number of Games in the 3rd set will be void. For the purpose of bets taken relating to Total Games or game handicaps for the match, the Champions Tie-Break will be considered to be one game.
17.       Aces Betting: In the event of both players serving the same number of aces, all bets on Player with Most Aces markets will be void. In the event of a retirement or disqualification, all bets on Player with the Most Aces markets will be void. Bets pertaining to Player or Match Total Aces will also be void unless results have already been determined

 

UFC/MMA

1.         All bets are settled on the official result announced in the ring/octagon. Prices are offered for each fighter to win the fight and in the event of a draw all bets will be void and stakes returned, this includes a fight which ends in a 'majority draw.' If a disqualification is declared, match betting bets will be settled as win & loss respectively. Subsequent appeals/amendments do not affect settlement (unless the amendment was made due to human error when announcing the result).
2.         In the event a fight is cancelled or of a 'no contest' being declared all bets will be made void.
3.         In the event of a contest being delayed or postponed, bets will stand for 48 hours, inclusive of the original date for the contest, before being deemed void. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that match.
4.         Method of Victory
     For the purposes of this market a KO includes the following:
a.         Referee stoppage while fighter is standing
b.         Referee stoppage while fighter is on the canvas
c.         Stoppage by doctor
d.         Stoppage by corner
e.         Fighter retires due to injury
For the purposes of this market a submission includes the following:
a.         Referee stoppage due to tap out
b.         Referee stoppage due to technical submission
c.         Fighter verbal submission (includes verbal submission due to strikes)
In the event of a no-contest, the market will be void.
5.         Round Betting/What Round Will Fight End:

a.         If a fighter withdraws in the period between rounds the fight is deemed to have ended in the previous round for the purpose of “Round Betting” settlement;
b.         Should the scheduled number of rounds be changed before the fight all “Round Betting“ bets will be made void;
c.         Bets are deemed losers in both markets if the fight ends in a decision, unless an option for points/decision had been offered. If the fight is stopped early and ends in a technical decision – the market will be settled as finishing in the last round which started.

6.         Total Rounds: For the purposes of settlement where a half round is stated then 2 minutes 30 seconds of the respective round will define the 'half' to determine under or over.
7.       Round & Method Combo: The winning selection will be determined based on what Round the Fight ends and the Method of Victory. Bets will be deemed losers if the fight ends in a decision or technical decision.

Volleyball/Beach Volleyball

1.         Official Results: Markets will be settled as per the official governing body or Our data provider/s.
2.         Postponed & Cancelled Matches: If a match is cancelled or postponed to a different date, bets on this match are deemed void.
3.         Abandoned Matches: Should a match be abandoned all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.
4.         Golden Set: For competitions whereby a Golden Set is played to determine which team/player progresses, the Golden Set will not count towards settlement of an individual match. Golden Set will only apply to tournament/outright betting.
 

Water Polo

1.         Official Results: The settlement of the markets for each match is based on the results provided by the relevant organising federation. In the event of a match not taking place, bets on this match are deemed void.
2.         Overtime: Overtime (including any subsequent shootout) will only count for 2-Way Match Betting.
3.         All other markets will be settled according to the result at the end of the regular time.
4.         Abandoned Matches: Should a match be abandoned all markets will be void unless the outcome of that market has been unequivocally decided.
5.         Postponed Matches: In the case of a match being cancelled or postponed all bets will be void unless the match takes place within 24 hours of the initial scheduled starting time. Affected MultiBets will be recalculated excluding that event or leg. 
 

Olympic and Commonwealth Games

1.         All wagers are settled as per result at medal/podium ceremony. In the event of a disqualification, the medal/podium ceremony will count as the final result and determine settlement of bets. For the Olympic Games all events will be settled on the official IOC results at the time of the medal/podium ceremony only.
2.         Unless otherwise stated in the market; all bets will be settled according to the Rules for the relevant sport and/or the relevant Betting Rules – Sports. This will occur in all instances, except when an event is postponed or cancelled and a rescheduled event does not occur in 24 hours.
3.         The Dead Heat Rule applies to all Olympics and Commonwealth Games markets.

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