We cannot allow for mistakes, nor be responsible for any errors or omissions, in respect of the posting of prices, runners, times or results – despite every effort to ensure total accuracy. We reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet, and to make ambiguous bets Void.
Clients are deemed to have read and accepted the rules by opening an account. Any update or amendment to our rules will be displayed on our website. It is the account holder’s responsibility to be fully aware of all these rules prior to placing a wager.
Where contact with our offices is made by telephone, we record all conversations for security purposes. These recordings are the property of Bet Central and are not made available to any third party except any arbitration service to which we subscribe.
Although Bet Central prides itself in our appetite for risk we do reserve the right to refuse the whole or any part of any bet request for any reason. We also reserve the right to close any account without obligation to state a reason. Bet Central reserves the right to void any transactions where individuals are suspected of acting in conspiracy or concert.
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to obtain and use a telephone betting account.
No Duplicate accounts are allowed – one account per customer. If we have reason to believe that a customer has more than one account we will treat those accounts as one single joint account. Accounts opened using the same name, address or debit/credit card details to benefit from offers or promotions are not allowed. If we have sufficient evidence or reason to believe that this is the case we reserve the right to withdraw any offers to any customer and to ignore the bonus or offer for settlement purpose.
Minimum Stakes: Please note that for telephone betting there is a minimum stake per call of £5.
ACCOUNT TYPES
Top Up Manual
All telephone accounts default to Top Up Manual accounts. There is no need to leave a deposit. If you have no balance when you wish to place a bet, the payment will be taken from your card at the time of acceptance.
Credit
To open a credit account please contact us and we will deal with your request.
Trade
To open a trade account please contact us and we will deal with your request.
You can request to withdraw some or all of your balance at any time by contacting one of our traders.
BANK AUTHORISATION
Occasionally there is a delay in the banks authorisation and a decision will be made by us to either accept or decline the bet.
If we tell you that ‘your bet is on’ then the bet will stand regardless of whether the funds are authorised later or not.
We reserve the right to make further attempts to transact the stake if the bet is a loser or to withhold winnings until the stake is transacted if it is a winning bet.
Occasionally, you may be told that your bet is on ‘subject to authorisation’. In this case your bet will stand as long as we are able to transact the funds at the earliest opportunity after the bet was placed.
If we are unable to acquire authorisation due to a declined bank referral, we can supply you with our time stamped voiding of your bet.
CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
Once accepted, a bet can only be cancelled by mutual consent unless a pricing error has occurred. We endeavour to always ensure complete accuracy as regards announcing, publishing and issuing of prices, however should an obvious error occur, we cannot accept responsibility and reserve the right to correct obvious errors or cancel the bet if it is deemed necessary.
Special bets are settled in accordance with the special rules issued for such bets.
Any bet not substantiated by our Recording equipment, or not written to our database, will not be recognised by us.
We cannot guarantee to pay or correct errors if they are brought to our attention more than 90 Days after the official result of the last selection to run on the bet.
Where there is evidence of price or match rigging, we reserve the right to make bets void or withhold payment pending the outcome of any investigation.
For all Telephone bets, the time at which the bet was recorded on our Recording equipment will govern settlement.
All prices are subject to fluctuation and are available up to the official off time of the event concerned. Where the official ‘off’ is not announced, bets are accepted up to the advertised start time. Any bet that is accepted after the advertised or official start time – other than bets on In-Running markets – will be void.
Except where advertised, multiple bets are not accepted where the outcome of one part of the bet contributes to the outcome of the other. This is known as a Related Contingency, and if taken in error the stakes will be equally divided where the related contingencies clash. Multiple bets that contain the same selection in different events are also not accepted where the outcome of one affects or is affected by the other. In the case of a multiple including selections with related outcomes we reserve the right to Void part of or the whole of the bet.
In the event of a dead heat for first place the stake money on a winning selection is divided by the number of winners in the dead heat and the full odds paid to the reduced stake with the remainder of the stake money being lost. A similar rule applies to place betting where, as the result of a dead heat, more than the required number of selections is placed.
MAXIMUM PAYOUTS
The following are the limits that can be won by a single client or syndicate in respect of any one day’s business.
Horse Racing in the UK and Ireland £100,000
Foreign Horse Racing £25,000
Ante-post Horse Racing £25,000
Tote Bets £10,000
Greyhound Racing £5,000
Grade 1 Football £50,000
All other Football £25,000
Golf £25,000
Rugby £10,000
Cycling £10,000
Tennis £25,000
Athletics £10,000
Boxing £10,000
Darts £20,000
Snooker £20,000
US Sports £10,000
Motor Sports £10,000
Cricket £10,000
Numbers Betting £10,000
Virtual Racing £5,000
All other Events £5,000
TIME OF ACCEPTANCE
1. In the event of there being a dispute over the time a wager was placed, then the time at which it was recorded on our computerised recording system will govern settlement.
2. Where the official "Off" of race is not announced, bets are accepted up to the advertised time of the race. Any bet accepted later than the advertised time will be void unless we are satisfied that the bet was placed before the actual "off".
Bet Central Betting Rules (the “Rules”) are effective from 18/04/2019. All previous Rules are cancelled as of that date.
Whilst they cover the vast majority of transactions there may be occasions when an occurrence is not covered by our rules. In these rare instances we will seek to settle in an equitable and fair manner.
Bets are accepted at 'show prices', as transmitted by the official information service to our office, e.g. SIS. Where a show price is requested, it will apply to that selection unless it is clearly indicated otherwise.
The time prior to which bets may be placed on any particular event is normally the official start time. In some instances, such as early prices on horse racing, bets may be placed up to a time prior to the official start time which is at our discretion.
If, for any reason, a bet is inadvertently accepted after the event or match has started and the event in question is not covered by our In Play service, the selection(s) affected will be made void if, at any time the bet was placed, the race or event was resolved or at a stage where you could have had any indication of the outcome.
Any bet inadvertently accepted where the outcome of an event (or market) has already been determined, including Live Betting, shall be made void, win or lose.
We reserve the right to void a bet if the outcome to which the bet relates becomes public knowledge before the closing time for bets placed in the event.
Where the official start of an event is not announced, bets are accepted up to the advertised time of the event. Any bet that is accepted later than the advertised time of the event will be void, unless we are satisfied that the bet was accepted before the event commenced.
In the event of there being a dispute over the time at which a bet was placed, then the time at which it was confirmed on our system will govern the settlement.
You should be aware that transmissions by some broadcasters, be they on TV, radio or live streaming via the internet, are subject to delays. The extent of any delay experienced may vary depending on the system used to receive pictures or data.
Any bet accepted in error for an event that has already taken place, or where betting has been suspended, will be void win or lose.
RESULTS AND BET SETTLEMENTS
Bets are settled on the official result published by the official governing body immediately after the match/event is finished.
Any subsequent corrections or amendments to this result will not apply for settlement purposes.
Where bets or parts of bets are made void, stakes on singles will be refunded, but on multiple bets, the void selection will be treated as a non-runner.
For the purpose of settling each way doubles, trebles etc. they are calculated as 2 distinct bets, i.e. win-to-win and place-to-place.
If two selections are engaged with the same name and both selections are still to run at the time of acceptance, provided that no time has been given, the bets will be settled on the runner without a suffix for the country of origin e.g. USA, IRE.
In all cases of incorrect or incomplete instructions, the bet will be taken as win, unless each way is stated.
For Horse and Greyhound racing, where two selections are nominated in the same market and no instructions given, then the bet will be settled as a straight forecast, or a combination forecast where three or more selections are nominated.
Where a win or each way bet is requested with nominated selections in the same market, the bet will be settled as singles with the stake divided equally.
In multiple bets, where two or more selections are in the same market, the stakes will be divided equally where the selections meet in the bet i.e. 2 selections in doubles and upwards, in the same race will be settled as follows- stake single on each selection where they meet in doubles; winnings follow through to trebles and onwards and settled on the remaining selections as standard.
Bet Central reserves the right to apply a dead heat (see Clause 1.4) reduction on any event where more winners are declared than were originally specified.
All bets are settled strictly on their merits and no plea of precedence will be accepted.
LATE BETS
Bets are accepted up to the off-time of the event or a pre-determined time whichever the earlier.
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.
Bets placed after the final event result is known will be voided.
Should there be a dispute over the off-time of an event/market where an official starting time is not given by that sports governing body, then the time that Bet Central determines the event to have started will govern settlement of all bets.
DEAD HEAT
When a dead heat occurs for first place, the stake money on the winning selection will be divided by the number of winners and full odds paid on the reduced stake. The remainder of the stake is lost.
Where an each way bet involves a dead heat winner, the win part of the bet will be settled as above and the place part will be settled in full, in accordance with the relevant place terms. Should the dead heat involve placed selections and results in more than the allocated number of places, then the stakes will be divided, as before and settled to the full place terms.
RELATED CONTINGENCIES
Except where advertised, multiple bets are not accepted where the outcome of one part of the bet contributes to the outcome of the other. If taken in error, the stakes will be equally divided where they clash e.g. £20 double on NEWCASTLE to win the match and NEWCASTLE to win at half time and full time, would be settled as 2 x £10 singles.
However, where the related parts of the bet are resolved at different times, the bet will be settled as instructed, with the price for the subsequent legs being determined at each individual stage. E.g. HENMAN to win his semi-final at 10/11 and HENMAN to win the tournament outright at 5/2 would be settled as HENMAN for the semi-final at 10/11 and the price for HENMAN to win the final at the odds after the completion of the semi-final.
If when placing a multiple bet online, your bet slip contains some related selections or markets, then only the unrelated multiples will be placed - this will be reflected in your stake. Returns may only be claimed on valid unrelated bets. If you are in doubt as to which of your selections are related, please contact our Customer Service team for a full explanation. Stakes cannot be refunded on bets placed in error.
Special related prices may be available on some events. These will be displayed on our website.
Ante-Post prices are those offered on (unless special conditions are advertised):
A horse race prior to the final declaration stage;
A greyhound race prior to the day of the race.
Sporting events as advertised 4 or more days before the scheduled start of the match or competition.
Ante-post bets are accepted on the basis of "all in run or not", i.e./ stakes are lost if the selection does not take part, if there was a possibility of it winning at the time the bet was laid.
For Win and place multiple accumulator bets the place part of an each way bet, the fraction odds and number of places relating to each event, are those pertaining on the date of acceptance.
Place only bets and forecast bets are not accepted Ante-post, unless advertised otherwise.
Bets are executed at the price ruling at the time of acceptance. We reserve the right to correct any obvious errors.
All Ante-post selections will be made void if:
The race or event is abandoned;
The race or event is officially declared void;
The conditions or venue of the race or event are altered, after the bet is struck;
The race is reopened or additional runners (other than known reserves) are added;
A horse is balloted out. In this instance, the liabilities against the horses remaining are reduced at the rate in accordance with Tattersalls Rule 4 depending on the odds currently available on the balloted out selection(s).
Where the same selection is backed to win two or more events in an Ante-post accumulator bet, a special price will apply, irrespective of the individual odds quoted. See Rule 10, Related Contingencies.
Ante-post betting ceases at the final declaration stage and all bets placed after the final declaration stage will be non-runner no bet. Tattersalls Rule 4 may apply.
Each Way betting at Starting Prices and Board Prices will be calculated as follows: –
Non-Handicap Races
2 - 4 Runners Win Only
5 - 7 Runners 1/4 the Odds 1, 2
8 or more Runners 1/5 the Odds 1, 2, 3
Handicap Races
2 - 4 Runners Win Only
5 - 7 Runners 1/4 the Odds 1, 2
8 - 11 Runners 1/5 the Odds 1, 2, 3
12 - 15 Runners 1/4 the Odds 1, 2, 3
16 or more Runners 1/4 the Odds 1, 2, 3, 4
In all races the number of runners shall be the number of runners coming under Starters Orders.
Place only bets are not accepted. The only exception to this will be if “Special Place Only Betting “ is offered on certain events.
Bets will not be accepted where the Place Stake exceeds the Win Stake.
Each Way Doubles, Trebles and Accumulators will be settled “Win to Win” and “Place to Place” in accordance with the place terms above.
Each Way Single Stakes About bets, the Win part will be settled in its entirety before the Place part is considered.
Each Way All Each Way or Equally Divided bets are accepted but the instruction must be clearly indicated. Settlement will be carried out in time order.
Restarted Races – In the event of a restarted race, the original betting market prior to the false start will govern the settling, unless a new market is formed. Any horses disqualified from restarting will be deemed losers. In the event of any horse or horses being withdrawn before the restart of the race, Tattersall’s Rule 4 (c) will apply to the original betting market. The number of runners taking part in the re-run will determine place terms.
Postponed Races – If a race is postponed to another day, with the exception of Ante Post bets, all selections will be made Void. If races are set back in time because of weather conditions or outside events the settling of bets will be governed by the original advertised times.
Walkovers and Void Horse Races – Walkovers and Void Races count as races but any horse so involved will be treated as a Non-Runner for settling purposes.
Objections and Disqualifications – Objections, disqualifications and amended results subsequent to the “Weighed In” announcement will be disregarded.
Withdrawals other than Ante-Post – Where a horse or horses are withdrawn before coming under Starters Orders, or is officially deemed by the Starter to have taken no part in the race, Stakes will be returned on the withdrawn horse, or horses, and winning bets will be subject to deductions in accordance with Tattersall’s Rule4(c), last revised in January 2011.
The rate of deduction will be based on the following scale.
1/9 or shorter 90p
2/11 to 2/17 85p
1/4 to 1/5 80p
3/10 to 2/7 75p
2/5 to 1/3 70p
8/15 to 4/9 65p
8/13 to 4/7 60p
4/5 to 4/6 55p
20/21 to 5/6 50p
Evens to 6/5 45p
5/4 to 6/4 40p
8/5 to 7/4 35p
9/5 to 9/4 30p
12/5 to 3/1 25p
16/5 to 4/1 20p
9/2 to 11/2 15p
6/1 to 9/1 10p
10/1 to 14/1 05p (1st 5p Waived)
If over 14/1 No Deduction is made.
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn before coming under starters orders, the total deduction will not exceed 90p in the £.
Should a horse be withdrawn and a new market formed, then any bets laid at “Show” prices prior to the new show will be subject to the above deductions. In the event of a further withdrawal after the market has been re-formed, bets placed at “Show” prices in the original market will be subject to a further deduction based on the price of the withdrawn horse in the original market. Bets placed in the new market will be subject to a deduction based on the current price of the withdrawn horse.
The above scale will also apply in the case of Non-Runners in Early Price Races and will be used for other events where we specifically advertise that deductions in line with Tattersall’s Rule 4(c) will apply.
Enhanced Betting – When a NR (subject to R4) is involved in an enhanced offer bets will revert to SP.
Double Engagements – Where a selection is doubly engaged and the client requests a specific race time, it will be considered a bet for that race only. If the selection runs in the other race it will be deemed a Non-Runner.
Forecasts – Forecasts are available in races of three or more runners, any inadvertently accepted in races with only two runners will be settled as a Win single on the selection nominated to finish first. Forecasts, forecast doubles and forecast trebles will be settled according to the Computer Straight Forecast and by reference to the NSL Straight Forecast Chart should no CSF be declared.
A forecast that includes a non-runner will become a Win Single on the remaining selection.
Should there be no official SP returns for a race all Forecasts on that event will be Void.
In the event of two or more horses Dead-Heating for first or second place, separate dividends will be declared and paid for each of the qualifying forecasts.
Tricasts – Tricasts, selecting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in correct order are offered on Handicaps of eight or more declared runners (and occasionally other races as advertised) on the proviso that at least 6 run.
A Tricast containing a non-runner will be settled as a Straight Forecast on the remaining selections in the order written and in the case of two non-runners, will be settled as a win single on the remaining selection.
In the event of no Tricast being declared selections for 1st and 2nd place will be settled as Computer Straight Forecasts in the order written with the third selection disregarded. Tricasts are accepted for singles only. In the event of two or more horses Dead Heating for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place, separate dividends will be declared and paid to each qualifying Tricast.
Favourites – Wagers will be accepted Win only at Starting Price for 1st and 2nd Favourites. In the event of two selections starting Joint Favourites, they are taken as Joint 1st and 2nd Favourites and stakes for either 1st or 2nd Favourite are divided equally. Where three or more selections start Co-Favourites stakes will be divided proportionally.
Should the Favourite or Second Favourite be withdrawn before coming under Starters Orders but too late to form a new market, bets on the Favourite or 2nd Favourite in that particular race are Void. The only exception to this will be as regards Placepots (Please see Tote Section)
NON UK AND IRISH RACING
Bets are accepted for races abroad so long as they are Televised Live or the racecard is published in the Racing Post. In races where an Industry SP is available, all bets will be settled at these prices unless an Early Price or Pari-Mutuel (Tote) is requested. The Industry SP is returned by an Independent SP reporter from odds supplied to SIS by the major bookmakers. Industry SP’s are not subject to any coupling. In the instances where no Industry SP is made available, bets will be settled at Pari-Mutuel (Tote) returns. In Pari-Mutuel (Tote) pools from abroad horses can be coupled, usually when they have the same owner. Generally they are coupled in Win pools only but in some countries they can be coupled in all pools. The place part of each way bets will be settled in accordance to the returned place dividends.
Bets may also be accepted at Show Prices when SIS provides a betting guide. Where horses are coupled the Show Price will cover all the coupled horses.
In the case of US racing, the place part of Each Way bets at Pari-Mutuel (Tote) will be settled by reference to the “Show” Dividend. In races with only Win and Place pools in operation the Place dividend applies for Each Way bets.
Place Only bets are not accepted.
Unnamed Favourites are not accepted in races abroad, unless an official SP is returned.
Forecasts are accepted, settlement being dependent on the type of forecast in operation. Bets are accepted abroad in accordance with our General Rules and any additional rules applicable to the Country concerned.
DAY OF RACE/EARLY PRICES
Prices are on offer daily, subject to fluctuation, up to Thirty Minutes before the first show of course betting broadcast by S.I.S/TRP Bets on Horse Racing laid at prices following the Overnight Declaration stage, or on the day of the race, are subject to Starting Price Rules with the additional stipulation that in the event of a withdrawal, a deduction in line with Tattersall’s Rule 4 (c) based on the current price of the withdrawn horse(s) will apply. Withdrawn horses count as normal Non-Runners. For place purposes, the number of placed runners, as determined by our place betting rules, will be governed by the number of runners coming under starter’s orders and not by the number of runners, when the price was laid.
BOARD PRICES
Board Prices are laid in any race with three or more runners. Should a horse or greyhound be withdrawn no Board Prices will be laid after the time of withdrawal unless the “market” is reformed. Should there be an error subsequently corrected by S.I.S. the bet will stand at the corrected price or S.P, whichever the greater. For place purposes, the number of placed runners, as determined by our place betting rules, will be governed by the number of runners coming under starter’s orders and not by the number of runners, when the price was laid.
ANTE-POST
Ante-Post prices are those offered on:
A Horserace prior to 10:30a.m. on the day of the Overnight Declaration Stage.
Bets placed at all other times are settled in accordance with Our Day of Race Rules.
A Greyhound Race prior to the completion of the Semi-Finals of a Competition.
Sporting Events as advertised.
Ante Post bets are accepted on the basis of all in enter or not, run or not i.e. stakes are lost if the selection does not take part, if there was a possibility of it winning at the time the bet was laid.
If a race is postponed to another day and overnight declarations stand, then Ante Post bets stand. However, Single Ante Post bets on horse racing will be made void and any selection involved in accumulative bets will be treated as a non-runner if:
The race is abandoned.
The race is officially declared void.
The conditions of the race are altered after bets are made (as defined under Tattersall’s Rules).
A horse is balloted out under Jockey Club Rules of Racing.
The venue is altered.
The running surface is altered (e.g. Turf to Dirt / All Weather or vice versa).
Where we offered specific place terms such as “with a run” at the time a wager was placed and the Horse or Greyhound is subsequently withdrawn
Ante-post bets are settled at the Price and Place terms applicable at the time of acceptance. Reduced odds may apply in accumulative bets if the same selection is taken to win more than one event. Place only bets, conditional bets and forecast betting are not accepted at Ante-Post odds.
FIRST PAST THE POST CONCESSION
We pay-out on both the First Past the Post result and the Official Result on all win and each way singles and multiples on Horse Racing in the UK and Ireland to a maximum payout value of £500 to any one Client, Subject to the following exceptions where we will pay the official result only.
The exceptions are as follows.
The bet is Ante-Post
A forecast or tricast bet
A void race
A selection taking the wrong course
A selection given as the winner in error by the judge
A selection carrying the wrong weight, or the jockey failing to weigh in
A tote pool or pari-mutuel
A bet placed on the favourite points market or a distance bet
A bet placed on a two runner race or a special match bet
A bet placed in a ‘without the favourite’ market
Horse Racing Specials
FIXED ODDS DISTANCE BETTING
A Fixed Odds bet is available on selected Horse Racing meetings based on predicting the correct total of the Winning Distances for all the races at that meeting, unless stated differently i.e. excluding a Charity or Arab Race.
The following list represents the numeric unit that is used in the calculation for distances:
Nose = 0.05 Length
Short Head = 0.1 Length
Head = 0.2 Length
Neck = 0.3 Length
Half Length = 0.5 Length
One Length = 1.0 Length etc
The Maximum distance for a single race is 12 Lengths for Flat Racing and 30 Lengths for National Hunt. In the event of a Walkover, 2 Lengths will be awarded for a Flat Race and 6 Lengths will be awarded for a National Hunt. If any races are abandoned then all bets will be Void unless further races could not affect the result. Calculations are based on the Official Distance as given by the Racecourse Judge.
FIXED ODDS FAVOURITES BETTING
A Fixed Odds bet is available on selected Horse Racing meetings based on a points system for the Finishing Positions of the Favourites for all the races at that meeting, unless stated differently i.e. excluding a Charity or Arab Race, totalled together.
The following is a list of the Number of Points awarded for the relevant placing of Favourites, regardless of the number of runners.
First Place = 25 points
Second Place = 10 points
Third Place = 5 points
If there are Joint or Co-Favourites then the selection will be the one with the lowest race card number. If the Outright Favourite is withdrawn then 10 Points will be awarded for that race. In the event of a Walkover 10 Points will be awarded for that race. If any races are abandoned then all bets will be Void unless further races could not affect the result.
MEETING CHALLENGE
A winning joint or co-favourite counts as a winning favourite.
A withdrawn favourite counts as a losing favourite where no new market is formed.
If fewer than 3 races are completed at either meeting, all bets will be void.
Void races do not affect the result of a meeting challenge, unless Rule 3 applies.
A favourite which dead heats for first place counts as a winning favourite.
In the event of no starting price being returned the horse/greyhound with the lowest price in the Racing Post betting forecast will count as favourite, in conjunction with Rule 1.
Walkovers will be ignored for challenge purposes.
For greyhounds, where a BAGS/BEGS is offered it will be the results from this coverage only that will count for settlement purposes.
JOCKEY CHALLENGE
When we offer the opportunity to bet on which jockey will ride the most winners at a meeting, the following rules will apply: –
The result of a jockey challenge is determined by a jockey’s actual taken rides.
If either jockey in a jockey challenge does not ride in at least 1 race, all bets will be void.
Void or abandoned races do not alter the result of a jockey challenge, unless Rule 2 applies.
A jockey’s mount which dead heats for 1st place counts as a complete winner for challenge purposes.
A jockey’s mount that walks over counts as a winning ride.
Singles only.
All our general rules apply to both Horse and Greyhound racing equally, except where they are superseded by the following rules, which are especially applicable to Greyhound racing.
Bets are accepted for all meetings taking place at NGRC tracks, provided that the programme and results are published in the Racing Post.
Early Prices are offered on Finals of competitions, after the completion of the Semi-final stage, and other featured events. Bets placed prior to the completion of the Semi-finals of a competition are covered by the Ante-post Rules. All Early Prices offered on Greyhound Racing are Non Runner-No Bet and in the event of any Non Runners all bets placed at Early Prices will revert to Starting Price.
Bets are accepted as win or each way for named selections or trap numbers at Starting Price, Early Price or Board Price and on un-named first favourites as win only at Starting Price. In the event of no Starting Price being returned bets will be Void. We reserve the right to declare Void any bets where we consider there to be reasonable suspicion or evidence of unfair price manipulation.
Place Terms for Each Way Betting:
In races of 5-7 runners we pay 1/4 odds 1st and 2nd
In races of 8 runners we pay 1/5 odds 1st 2nd and 3rd
In races with less than 5 runners, place money goes all on to win.
Place only bets are not accepted
We do not accept bets on Greyhound Racing at Tote Odds.
Where a reserve runs in a race, bets accepted for trap numbers will stand unless “reserves not to count” is stipulated.
Where a race is re-run all bets stand, however where a Board Price has been taken, settlement will be at Starting Price. Should a race be declared Void and not re-run, all selections will be treated as non-runners.
Forecasts, forecast doubles and forecast trebles will be settled according to the Computer Straight Forecast at BAGS/BEGS meetings and by reference to the NSL Straight Forecast chart at other meetings. A forecast that includes a non-runner will become a Win Single on the remaining selection.
Tricasts – selecting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in correct order are offered for all six runner or more races covered by BAGS/BEGS and selected evening meetings where the result and Tricast are declared in the Racing Post. Tote Tricasts are not accepted. A Tricast containing a non- runner will be settled as a Straight Forecast on the remaining selections in the order written and in the case of two non-runners, will be settled as a win single on the remaining selection. In the event of no Tricast being declared selections for 1st and 2nd place will be settled as Computer Straight Forecasts in the order written with the third selection disregarded. Tricasts are accepted for singles only.
Trap Challenge – Which trap will have the most wins? Bets are accepted at selected advertised meetings and at all BAGS/BEGS meetings. To win requires the selection of the trap number to win most races at the nominated meetings. In the event of two or more trap numbers winning the same highest number of races, dead heat rules will apply. In races where the result is a dead heat, each trap number involved will count as a winner. Bets stand irrespective of any non-runners, Void races, or abandoned meetings.
Greyhound Placer – The Placer operates on the first six and last six races at all BAGS/BEGS meetings. To win Greyhound Placer requires the selection of a placed greyhound (as defined by our Each Way terms) in all six races concerned. Bets are accepted for trap numbers or un-named favourites. In the event of a Non Runner where a trap number is nominated the selection is transferred to the reserve in that trap. Should a bet contain a non-runner that is not replaced by a reserve, or a named selection does not run the Favourite will be substituted. Where there are joint favourites, the joint favourite with the lowest trap number will be taken. The Greyhound Placer operates at BAGS/BEGS meetings. If no SP’s are returned in a race it will be deemed Void. Where a void race is re-run it counts as the original race time and selections will stand for the re-run race. Where a void race is not re-run that day the returns will be declared on the remaining races. In the event of a Dead-Heat, where an extra place is created, all placed selections will be treated equally irrespective of whether they are involved in the dead heat or not. Placer doubles and upward are not accepted.
Should a match be brought forward, bets will only stand provided they are placed before the kick off. Selections placed after the kick off will be void unless it is an “In Running Match”
Should a match be re-arranged, bets would only stand if played on the following day, otherwise selections will be void.
If a match is abandoned before 90 minutes playing time has elapsed that match will be void (unless it is restaged the following day when that 90 minute score will govern settlement)
Should a team play a different opposition to that on the coupon, or should a venue be reversed, forecasts for that match will be declared void. Should a match be changed from a home venue to a neutral one forecasts for that match will be declared void, unless the match is a FIFA/UEFA governed event (e.g. International match, UEFA cup, Champions league) when forecasts for that match will stand so long as it is played in the same country of origin.
90 minutes playing time + any injury time that is added at the end of 90 minutes play for stoppages will decide the result of all matches; Extra time does not count unless the market specifically states so.
If an accumulator is placed that includes a void selection the bet will stand on the remaining matches.
Bets are settled at accumulative odds, palpable errors excepted, at the prices advertised at the time the bet is accepted. All Prices are subject to fluctuation.
Bonuses and Consolations are offered on various individual Football Markets as advertised. They do not apply to Ante-Post betting, unless specified as a part of a special promotion.
CORRECT SCORES
Correct scores are accepted in singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators.
HALF-TIME FULL-TIME/DOUBLE RESULT BETS
Singles and upward are accepted. Clients must select both the result at half-time (45m) and at full-time (90m). Selections are void if a match is abandoned before 90 minutes playing time has been elapsed.
FIRST GOAL SCORER
Players taking no part or coming on after the first goal has been scored, stakes returned. Should a match be abandoned before 90 minutes playing time has elapsed First Goal scorer bets will stand provided a goal has been scored.
LAST GOAL SCORER
A player who plays in any part of the official 90 minutes is deemed a ‘runner’ for last goal scorer purposes. Stakes returned on selections that take no part. Should a match be abandoned before 90 minutes playing time has elapsed Last Goal scorer bets will be void.
EACH WAY GOAL SCORER
Players taking no part or coming on after the first goal has been scored, stakes returned. The place part of the bet will be settled at one third of the odds on all goals scored in the game. If a match finished goalless, both parts of the bet will be deemed losers. If a player scores two or more goals in a match, only the first goal scored counts for betting purposes. Place only bets are not permitted, and if accepted in error, the bet will be settled as ‘each way’ with the stake divided.
TO SCORE AT ANYTIME
A player who plays in any part of the official 90 minutes is deemed a ‘runner’ for score at anytime purposes. Stakes returned on selections that take no part.
FIRST PLAYER TO SCORE/CORRECT SCORE FORECASTS
First Player to Score/Correct Score Forecasts are accepted for any match where Correct Scores and First Player to Score betting is available. In cases where the selected ‘First Player to Score’ does not play, or comes on after the first goal has been scored, bets are settled as singles on the correct score. If a match is abandoned after a goal has been scored all bets will be settled as singles on the First Player to Score. For First Goal scorer purposes own goals do not count. The forecast is settled on the next goal scorer and the correct score. ‘No Goal scorer’ and 0-0 forecasts are not permitted; bets are settled on the correct score. If the only goal/s of the game is/are own goal/s, scorecasts will be settled as correct score single. Extra time does not count.
All Goalscorer related markets will be settled according to the official result passed by the Press Association immediately after the match. Any subsequent amendment to P.A. records will be disregarded for betting purposes
CORNERS TAKEN
Corners are settled as the number of Corners taken. Any corners awarded but not taken will not count. Extra Time does not count. In the event of a match not being completed (90mins play) all bets will be Void unless any further play could not affect the result.
TOTAL BOOKINGS
Bookings will only count for those on the field of play or for players taking part in the match. Bookings of managers & coaches, or substitutes, who play no subsequent part in the game, do not count towards the total. 10 Points are awarded for a Yellow card and 25 Points for a Red card. The maximum points per player per match is 35(25+10) regardless of whether the player is shown 2 Yellow cards and then a Red card. Winning bets must select the band (e.g. 45-50) within which the eventual make up falls. Any card shown after the Full Time whistle has been blown will not count. Extra Time does not count. Settlement of bets is made by reference to all available evidence but are settled on the official result when available from the Football Authority responsible for organizing the match. In the event of a match not being completed (90mins play) all bets will be Void unless any further play could not affect the result.
TOTAL SHIRT NUMBERS
Winning bets select the aggregate of shirt numbers of the goalscorers in the match in 90 mins play. Extra Time does not count. If any goal is an own goal the shirt number of the scorer of the own goal will be counted. In the event of a dispute over which player scored a goal, settlement will be based on the result given by the Press Association. For the purposes of bets on Shirt Numbers, a player will be deemed to wear throughout the game the Shirt worn at the start of play (or, in the case of a substitute, when he comes on to the pitch). Any player whose shirt bears no number on his first joining the field of play will be allocated Number 12. In the event of a match not being completed (90mins play) all bets will be Void unless any further play could not affect the result.
TOTAL GOALS
Own Goals count. Extra Time does not count. In the event of a match not being completed (90mins play) Total Goals on a match will be Void unless any further play could not affect the result.
Where a Total Goals market is offered on a group of matches 2.5 Goals shall be allocated to a postponed or cancelled match. Abandoned matches will count as 2.5 goals, or the total actual number of goals, which ever is the greater, irrespective of when the match is abandoned. If more than one third of the total number of games that make up the Total Goals market are abandoned or postponed, bets will be made Void unless the remaining matches have already exceeded the totals required.
TEAM TO SCORE FIRST/NEXT GOAL
Own Goals count to the side credited with the goal. Extra Time does not count.
TIME OF THE FIRST GOAL
Should a dispute arise as to the time of the 1st Goal, the time provided by the Press Association will be deemed the time for settlement purposes. If a match is abandoned after the 1st goal has been scored all bets stand. If a match is abandoned before the 1st goal is scored all bets accepted for time bands that have been completed will be considered losing bets and any other time bands which include the time of the abandonment will be Void.
Corners Taken and Total Bookings can be doubled with any other Football Special, however all other Specials are related and as such are accepted as Singles only. Any multiple bets inadvertently accepted will have the Stake divided equally on each related Special as Singles.
ANTE-POST
The finishing positions of teams in their respective divisions will be determined by the placing at the end of the scheduled league programme and not by the results of matches in play offs or subsequent inquiries by the respective league.
SEASON HANDICAP MARKETS
Ante Post Football Season Handicap Outrights, Season Handicap Groups, Season Handicap Match Bets & Premiership Season Total Team Points – In the event of a Tie on Handicap, Dead Heat Rules will apply. The Handicap and Total Team Points markets will be calculated and settled upon the points achieved by each team according to the official league table at the immediate end of the regular season. (Ie.Before the playoffs). However, if any team has points deducted before, during or after the season has ended from its total attained on the field of play, the deduction WILL NOT be included in the team’s final total for Handicap or Total Points calculation and settlement.
SCORECAST
This bet involves predicting who will score the first goal and what the score will be in a double. Given that the two components of this double are related, the scorecast is offered at specified, discounted odds. In the event of the nominated scorer not having entered the field of play prior to the first goal being scored, the stake is automatically placed as a single on the correct score.
Own goals do not count and in the event of the first/last goal being an own goal then the scorecast will be settled on the correct score coupled with the next goalscorer. If there is only an own goal in the match, then the bet will be settled as a single on the correct score.
Where no teams are stated for correct score bets, then the left hand score will be deemed to be for the home team and the right hand score for the away team. For scorecast bets, this convention will stand even if the first goal scorer is for the away team.
CORRECT SCORE
We will list as many correct score possibilities as we deem necessary. If the final correct score was not quoted in the original list, then the correct score will still count as the winner.
SPECIALITY MARKETS (Where offered)
CORNERS
A corners bet involves predicting whether the match will produce under, exactly or over the stipulated number of corners. Only corners taken will count, corners that have been awarded but not taken will not count.
FIRST CORNER
A first corner bet involves predicting which team will take the 1st Corner of the match. If no corners are taken in the match, all bets will be deemed void.
BOOKINGS
This bet involves predicting whether the total booking points in the match are under, between or over a stipulated middle band. Points are allocated as follows: 10 points are awarded for a yellow card, 25 points are awarded for a red card. The maximum make-up for any player is 35 points in the match (2 yellows and therefore a red). The bookings of players not taking part in the game and bookings of management staff do not count for the purposes of this bet.
NEXT CARD BETTING
Prices may be offered on the team to receive the next card, (either yellow or red). In the event that players from both teams are booked for the same incident, the team whose player is first shown the card by the referee will be deemed the winner.
TIME DEFINITION
When referring to 45 minutes we refer to "half time". When we refer to 90 minutes we refer to "Full Time". This includes any added injury or stoppage time played but not extra time.
MATCH HANDICAP
A specified number of goals is given as a handicap to one of the teams. This number is added to the number of goals that the team has scored at the end of the match. This bet involves predicting which team will win the match after the handicap has been added to the final result.
TOTAL GOALS
This bet involves predicting whether a specified group of matches produces under, between or over a stipulated middle band of goals. If any match is postponed or abandoned, then 2.5 goals are awarded for that match. If more than one third of the matches in the group are postponed or abandoned then all bets will be deemed void.
TEAM TO WIN BOTH HALVES
To win this bet the nominated team must score more goals than the opposing team in both halves of the match.
HOW WILL THE MATCH BE WON
If the match has the prospect of extra time, golden or silver goal and a penalty shoot-out, this bet may be offered. It involves predicting which team will win and whether that team will win in normal time, extra time golden or silver goals or on penalties.
PENALTY SHOOT-OUTS
Bets taken on the number of penalties refer to all the penalties taken. If ten penalties are not required to complete the match, bets will stand. If more than ten are taken all penalties count for settling purposes.
IN RUNNING BETTING
A number of markets are available during "Live", televised matches. Prices fluctuate quickly and the prices displayed on the internet are a guide and may well be different at the time of placing a bet. At crucial moments, e.g. a penalty being awarded or a sending off, prices may be temporarily suspended. Various second half speciality markets are available at half time, which relate to the second half of the match only.
TEAM TO SCORE NEXT GOAL
Own goals count and the winner will be the team accredited with the goal.
ASIAN HANDICAPS
An Asian handicap is a market where a handicap is applied to the match in order to make the prices more equal. The handicap line varies from Scratch, (0, also called Level Ball) up to any number of goals in order to balance the odds and give each of the two team’s relatively similar price. The handicap line increases from Scratch in 'Quarter Goals' or 'Quarter Balls', expressed as + or - 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 etc. to reflect the expected superiority of one team over the other.
The favourite in a match will have a negative handicap represented with a (-) symbol and will have to win by more goals than the handicap in order to be a winner. The outsider in the match will receive a positive handicap represented with a (+) symbol, which will be added to the final score.
Whole ball and half ball handicaps: The handicap is applied to the final result of the match and the team with the most goals after the handicap has been applied will be the winner. If the number of goals for each team are level after the handicap has been applied, it will result in a push with the stake being returned.
Split Ball Handicaps: A split ball handicap is where the level of favouritism is between a half ball and a whole ball. The handicap is presented as 0 : 1/4. In this instance, your stake is being split equally between the whole ball and half ball handicaps.
For example:
NEWCASTLE 0 : 1/4 LIVERPOOL
If you place a £100 bet on LIVERPOOL + 1/4 you actually have two bets split as follows, £50 LIVERPOOL + 0 goal and £50 LIVERPOOL + 1/2 goal.
If the match finishes as a 0-0 draw, then after applying the handicap the scores would be as follows;
LIVERPOOL plus zero would result in NEWCASTLE 0 - 0 LIVERPOOL - your £50 part of the bet on LIVERPOOL minus plus zero would be a push and the stake returned to you.
LIVERPOOL plus a half a goal would result in NEWCASTLE 0 - 0.5 LIVERPOOL - your £50 part of the bet on LIVERPOOL plus a half goal would be a winner
DIVISIONAL AND LONG TERM BETS
DIVISIONAL BETTING
The finishing position of teams at the end of the scheduled season will determine placings, this includes point’s deductions the league may apply before the end of the season. End of season play-offs and penalties incurred by clubs after the end of the season will not count.
DIVISIONAL RELEGATION
The prices are for the team to finish or not to finish in the stipulated number of Relegation places at the start of the season. If a team is demoted for any reason other than finishing in one of these positions, bets on that selection will be deemed losers.
SEASON MATCH BETS
The final league positions will determine the winners of all season match bets. If a team does not complete all its scheduled fixtures throughout the season, all match bets and team total points bets will be made void. Multiple bets are permitted.
SEASON GROUP BETS
The final league positions will determine the winners of all season group bets. Multiple bets are permitted.
DIVISIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS
This bet involves predicting whether a team will finish above, exactly in or below a stipulated position in the league. Multiple bets involving teams from the same division are not permitted, and will be voided if accepted in error.
DIVISIONAL EXPECTED POINTS
This bet involves predicting whether a team's total points for the season are under, between or over a stipulated middle band of points. These bets are restricted to singles on teams within the same division.
DIVISIONAL SACK RACE
This bet involves predicting whether a manager will not be in his position with that club when they play their last game of the regular season. The end of the regular season means the completion of the number of scheduled league matches and will include any play off matches.
P.F.A. PLAYER OF THE YEAR
This bet involves predicting the player to be declared Player of the Year as judged by the Professional Footballers Association.
RELATED BETS
Clearly numerous markets that we offer are related, e.g. unders/overs and correct score. A full list of related bets would be onerous. However, it should be noted that such bets are not permitted. Any bets accepted in error will have the stake split equally between the related selections for settlement purposes.
Overtime counts in ALL markets without exception.
Where odds for both match and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the match win. However, where only handicap betting is available, bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in at least one down for bets to have action.
If the outcome of a 2 runner event is a tie, draw or exactly the number of quoted points and no price is offered for this outcome, then the result is a "push". When this occurs, the settlement of single bets is to return stakes and for multiple bets the selection is treated as a non-runner and the bet will be settled on the remaining selections.
Grand Salami - This is a bet on the number of points to be scored in a specified number of the days matches. For bets to have action, all games must complete in full, otherwise bet will be made void.
Bets on first touchdown scorer are all in, running or not.
For match-half and quarter betting, the entire match half or quarter must complete in full for bets to have action.
The game must be completed in full for all props, total points and special markets to have action. If the game is not completed in full then bets will be deemed to have no action and stakes refunded unless further play could not affect the result.
1st Offensive Play - If the quarterback is sacked on the 1st Offensive play of the game this is deemed to be a passing play.
Race and Outright betting – All in Complete or not. Athletes awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be deemed 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively for betting purposes. In the event of any subsequent disqualification the Medals Ceremony will count as the “Weigh In” and this will determine the settlement of bets. In the absence of a Medals Ceremony, bets will be settled on a “First Past the Post” basis.
All Australian Rules bets are settled on 80 minutes play unless otherwise stated. If the game results in a draw, then stakes will be refunded unless a price is offered for the draw. Bets will be settled on official AFL result only.
If a match is abandoned before 80 mins are played, all bets on that match are void, except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
Any bets on a game not played within 24 hours of the scheduled date, at the time the bet was struck, will be declared void.
Similarly, any bets on a game played at a different venue will be declared void.
A match is deemed to have started with the first serve of the match. If the statutory number of games are not completed, all bets placed on the correct game result will be void.
In the event of a match being awarded to a player before the full number of games have been played, match bets will stand for the official winner.
Extra innings if played will count in ALL markets without exception.
Where odds for both match and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the match win. However, where only handicap betting is available, bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
Listed Pitchers: If baseball betting is offered on the basis of both listed pitchers starting the game, then both pitchers must start the game and throw at least one pitch for bets to have action. If either pitcher fails to start the game for any reason, the bet will be deemed to have no action and the stakes will be returned.
If a game is "called" or suspended, winners and losers for betting are official after at Side and Prop Betting least 5 innings of play or four and a half innings if the home team is winning. If a game is "called" or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning. (Unless the home team scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half on the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time that the game is called.) Stakes will be refunded if the home team ties the game and it is then suspended.
Total and Run line Betting: When betting on total runs (over/under) or run lines, the game must go to 9 innings ( eight and a half if the home team is ahead) to have action.
For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in the game for bets to have action.
If the outcome of a 2-runner event is a tie, draw or exactly the number of quoted points and no price is offered for this outcome, then the result is a "push". When this occurs, the settlement of single bets is to return stakes and for multiple bets the selection is treated as a non-runner and the bet will be settled on the remaining selections.
Grand Salami - This is a bet on the number of runs to be scored in a specified number of the days matches. All games must go the full nine innings (81/2 if home team is winning) for bets to have action. If a match is postponed for any reason the bets will be deemed to have NO action and stakes will be refunded.
Innings Runs betting: The full inning must be completed for bets to stand unless further play could not affect the result.
Overtime counts in ALL markets without exception.
Where odds for both outright and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on an outright win. However, where only handicap betting is available, bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in the game for bets to have action.
If the outcome of a 2-runner event is a tie, draw or exactly the number of quoted points and no price is offered for this outcome, then the result is a "push". When this occurs, the settlement of single bets is to return stakes and for multiple bets the selection is treated as a non-runner and the bet will be settled on the remaining selections.
Grand Salami - This is a bet on the number of points to be scored in a specified number of the days matches. For bets to have action, all games must complete in full, otherwise bet will be made void.
Winning margins betting is from scratch.
For match-half and quarter betting, the entire match half or quarter must complete in full for bets to have action.
The game must be completed in full for all props, total points and special markets to have action. If the game is not completed in full then bets will be deemed to have no action and stakes refunded unless further play could not affect the result.
Outright Betting: In the event of a postponed fight, bets placed prior to the weigh in will stand for thirty days. Bets placed after a weigh in will be made void unless the fight is re arranged for the following day.
A price will be offered for the 'draw' and in the event of this occurring, all bets on either boxer to win, will be losers. If the verdict is a "Technical Draw" the result will be deemed as a draw.
A knockout includes a technical knockout and a disqualification.
Round by round betting: If, for any reason, a points decision is awarded before the full number of rounds are completed, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped. Bets which nominated 'to win on points' will only be deemed winners if the full number of rounds are completed.
If a boxer fails to answer the bell, the fight will be deemed to have ended in the previous round, irrespective of what the official decision may be.
If, for any reason the selected number of rounds on which we are betting is changed, all round by round betting will be void, but match bets will stand.
Bets will be settled on the official result immediately following the fight
Announcements or enquiries after this result will not affect settlement.
LIMITED OVERS MATCHES
The winner of the match will be the team advancing to the next round according to the official competition rules or awarded the trophy, with the exception of a bowl out or coin toss, in which case bets will be void. In the event of a tie and no winner being determined by the competition rules, if no price was offered for the tie, then match bets will be deemed void.
Matches affected by adverse weather will be governed by the official competition rules, with the exception of a bowl out or coin toss in which case bets will be void. In the event that the official competition rules do not determine a winner, then match bets will be made void. If a match is abandoned due to outside interference, we reserve the right to void bets.
TOP BATSMEN/BOWLER MARKETS
Excluding head to head markets. In the event that a player is not in the starting 11, then bets on that player will be void and rule 4 may apply. Players in the starting 11 but who do not bat or bowl will be deemed losers. A minimum of 50% of the scheduled number of overs when the bet was struck, must be played for these bets to stand, unless the innings has reached its natural conclusion. Dead Heat rules apply.
Runs and wicket Markets within an innings or match: Unless stated otherwise, at least 90% of the full number of scheduled over’s at the time the bet was struck must be bowled in order for bets on runs and wicket markets to stand, except where the innings has reached its natural conclusion.
Runs/wicket markets in a specified number of over’s: For example, 1st 15 over’s. The full number of specified over’s must be played for bets to stand, unless the innings has reached its natural conclusion. Any change in fielding restrictions due to a reduction in scheduled innings over’s will not affect the settlement of this market.
SIXES/EXTRAS MARKETS
For bets to stand, both teams must bat for at least 90% of the scheduled number of over’s at the time the bet was struck, unless each innings reaches its natural conclusion.
MATCH HANDICAPS
Handicaps may be quoted where one team is weaker than the other given in the form of runs or wickets. The handicap is added at the end of the match. If the team receiving the start wins the match, then they also are the winners of the handicap market.
If the team receiving the start bats first then the handicap is translated into wickets, if they bat second then the handicap is translated into runs. Bets will be settled on the official match result, including weather affected games or where the Duckworth/Lewis Method has been applied.
Test Matches and County Championship Matches. In matches affected by adverse weather, bets will stand on the official result, provided at least one ball has been bowled. In the event of a tie, all bets will be void. If a match is abandoned due to outside interference, we reserve the right to void bets.
If a price is not offered for the draw, and the match finishes as a draw or tie, all bets on the match result will be void.
All bets relating to an innings will be void if fewer than 50 over’s are completed due to external factors e.g. bad weather. If the natural length of the innings is less than 50 over’s then bets will stand.
Sessions runs markets will be settled on the aggregate total of both teams if both teams bat during that session. The sessions are referred to by numbers with 1 referring to the morning session of play (before lunch), 2, the afternoon session of play (between lunch and tea) and 3, the evening session of play, (play between tea and end of play). A minimum of 20 over’s must be bowled for session runs to stand.
Unless stated otherwise, bets referring to batsman or bowlers markets are for the first innings only.
SERIES, COMPETITIONS AND TOURNAMENT BETTING
Bets will be settled on the official competition rules, i.e. the team to lift the trophy.
SERIES OUTRIGHT BETTING
Bets will be settled on the official series result. If the designated number of matches to be played in the series is changed, then the bet will be settled at our discretion.
CORRECT SCORE BETTING
Bets will be settled on the official series result. If the designated number of matches to be played in the series is changed, then bets will be made void.
Top Series/Competition/Tournament Batsman/Wicket Taker: Markets will be settled on the official competition results. Dead heat rules apply. Any player not named in at least one starting XI will be deemed a non-runner and stakes will be refunded. Rule 4 may apply.
Batsman/Bowler Match Bets: Markets will be settled on the official competition results. Any player not named in at least one starting XI will be deemed a non-runner and the market voided.
Bets placed on the same team to win more than one competition may be subject to a reducing of the multiple odds.
General Cricket Rules
Top Batsman/Batsman Group: A player will be deemed a runner if named in the starting XI. Non-runner no bet, rule 4 may apply. Dead Heat rules apply.
Top Bowler/Bowler Group: A player will be deemed a runner if named in the starting XI. Non-runner no bet, rule 4 may apply. Dead Heat rules apply.
Top Batsman/Bowler Match Bets: Any player not named in the starting XI will be deemed a N/R and the market voided.
Batsman total runs: This market will stand providing that the batsman has reached the crease. Should an innings be shortened due to bad weather or a declaration, or if a player retires hurt, his score at the end of the innings shall determine settlement of bets.
Score at fall of wicket: Bets will be settled on the score at which said wicket falls, regardless of any retirements. Should the wicket not fall, all bets on the market shall be made void.
Next Man Out: Unless we offer a price on "neither", bets on the next man out will be void if neither player is out. If a player retires, bets will be made void.
Highest opening partnerships: Bets will stand as long as both opening partnerships are completed, or a result has been determined. The open partnership is the score at the fall of the first wicket.
An innings is deemed to have reached its natural conclusion if the team is all out, has declared, or has won the match.
Speciality Bets: Some of our speciality bets are wide ranging and it is not possible to list rules to cover all eventualities. However, we will endeavour to advertise obvious rules along with the betting proposition on our website. Speciality bets will be settled on the current result if further play could not affect that result. For example in a runs market, if the highest band of runs has already been exceeded, then further play could not affect that result.
Individual Stage and Outright Betting: All in compete or not.
In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh in'.
In selected limited group betting. In the event of a non-runner all bets within that group are void.
MATCH WINNER
Predict the winner of the match. The player progressing to the next round will be considered the winner, so long as one of the players has thrown a dart at the start of the first leg. However, if a dart is not thrown, all bets will be void.
In matches where a draw is possible, in the event of a draw, bets on players to win will be treated as losing selections.
Tournament Betting - Predicting which player will win a tournament. Rule 4 deductions may apply.
PLAYER TOURNAMENT AVERAGE
Predict whether the tournament average for the selected player will be Over or Under the specified line. Where offered, the "Player Tournament Average" market will be settled in line with results first published on the website of the governing body of the tournament in question, any subsequent amendments to the initial decision will not apply. Bets will be settled to two decimal places; where an average is 104.03 on a market line of over/under 104.0, this will be settled as 'Over'. Where a market finishes exactly on the line to two decimal places, bets will be made void e.g. over/under 103.5 and the result is 103.50.
All bets will be void if the tournament is not completed.
Popular markets
All markets below will be void if the match is not completed, except where the outcome has been unconditionally determined.
HANDICAP MARKETS
Predict the winner once the handicap spread has been applied to the actual scores. In the event of the statutory number of legs/sets not being completed, changed, or differing from those offered for betting purposes, then all bets will be void.
LEG/SET BETTING
Predict the correct leg/set score.
TOTAL LEGS/SETS
Predict whether the total number of legs/sets in a match will be over or under a specified figure.
TOTAL LEGS ODD/EVEN
Predict whether the total number of legs in the match will be an odd or even number.
NEXT LEG/SET BETTING
All markets below will be void if the next leg/set is not completed.
Predict which player will win the next leg/set. If the leg/set does not take place all bets will be void, except in the event of the award of a leg/set for any reason in which case bets will stand.
NEXT CHECKOUT FIGURE
Predict whether the winning checkout will be over or under a specified figure.
NEXT LEG DOUBLE
Predict the winning double of the next leg.
SPECIALS
All markets below will be void if the match is not completed, except where the outcome has been unconditionally determined.
180s IN MATCH
Predict whether the total number of 180s in the match will be over or under a specified figure.
Where a player withdraws from a Premier League session, all bets on that match will be made void. Any bets placed on special session markets on either of the players in a match where a player withdraws will also be void. Any bets on other players on special session markets will be settled based on the originally scheduled matches that actually take place, ignoring the match where a player was withdrawn, and the equivalent of a Rule 4 deduction may apply.
Where markets are offered on E-Sports the maximum payout for single bets will be £100.
E-Sports multiple bets, where offered, will be subject to a maximum payout of £1,000. Please refer to our section on Maximum Payouts for more information on how they are applied.
All start times displayed are an indication only and not guaranteed to be correct. If a match is suspended or postponed, and not resumed or rescheduled to commence within 48 hours of the original start time, then bets will be void.
If a match begins before its scheduled start time, then all bets placed after the actual start time will be void. All bets placed before the actual start time will stand. Any unplayed, postponed or forfeited match will be treated as a non-runner for settlement purposes.
All bets will be settled using the official result as declared by the relevant governing body of the competition concerned. In the event of a match or map starting but not being completed, then all bets will be void unless the outcome is already determined.
If any team or player name is misspelled, all bets will still stand unless it is obvious it is the wrong selection.
If in an official match a player plays with the wrong nickname/gamer-tag or on a smurf-account, the result is still valid unless it is evident that it is not the player expected to play in the match.
Handicap Betting / Total Maps / Correct Score / Race To Markets
Bets are void if the statutory number of maps changes, or differ from those offered for betting purposes. In the event of a fixture starting but not being completed, then bets will be void unless the outcome is already determined.
OUTRIGHT BETTING
Non-Starter - No bet. Rule 4 may apply. If a player tees off, then that player will count as a runner. If that player subsequently retires he will be settled as a loser. Play offs will determine win bets. Each Way bets - dead heat rules may apply. Should a tournament be affected by adverse weather or shortened for any reason the official result will govern settlement irrespective of the number of rounds completed. If a bet is struck and there is no further play, or further play does not count for the official result, those bets will be made void.
TOURNAMENT MATCH BETS
A price will be offered for the tie and in the event of a tie, bets on either player to win will be lost. Play Offs will count for settlement purposes, should one player win the event. If one player misses the cut, the other is deemed the winner. If both players miss the cut, then the one with the lowest score will be deemed the winner. If a player is disqualified, either prior to the completion of two rounds or after both players have made the cut, the other player is deemed the winner. If a player is disqualified after making the cut, when his opponent has already missed the cut, the disqualified player is deemed the winner. If either player does not complete at least his first two rounds in their entirety then that 72 hole match bet shall be void.
TOP NATIONALITY
Non-Player - No Bet. Rule 4 deduction may apply. Play Offs will determine win bets, dead heat rules will apply for win and place bets.
TOURNAMENT GROUP BETS
Non Player- no bet. Rule 4 may apply. Play offs do apply. Dead heat rules will apply. Bets are settled on the player who achieves the highest placing at the end of the tournament. In the event of the actual 2 ball, 3 ball, or group being different from those advertised by us, bets will stand on the finishing positions of our original pairings.
18 HOLE, 3 BALL BETTING
If a player does not start the round, then the 3 ball will be void. Dead-heat rules will apply. Once all players have started the round they are deemed runners.
18 HOLE, 2 BALL BETTING
A price will be offered for the tie. Once both players have started the round they are deemed runners. If a player withdraws during the round his/her opponent will be deemed the winner as long as they complete the round in full.
In a two-runner event, if the price for the tie exists and the result is a tie, bets on both players are losers. Where no price is offered for the tie and the tie is the result all bets will be void. If in a team competition e.g. Ryder Cup, if a match is not completed and the players agree to stop playing. Bets will be settled on the official result declared by the competitions governing body.
FINISHING POSITION
Where the official finishing position is tied, for example 4 players sharing 10th place, the finishing position for settlement purposes will be 10th place.
We accept singles and upwards on handball matches.
All handball bets will be settled on 60 minutes play unless specifically stated otherwise. Extra time does not count. If 60 minutes play is not completed for any reason then all bets will be void, except those that have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared then all bets stand.
Postponed match - If a match is not played on the scheduled date all bets will be void.
Head to head betting Handball Individual Players:
Both players must take part in the match for bets to stand
Bets valid for normal time only (60min)
If both players score the same amount of goals, then bets are void.
All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body and are sourced from http://www.nhl.com
Overtime (including any subsequent shootout), counts for all markets unless stated otherwise. In the event of a shoot out, the winning team are credited with one goal and this counts for all markets where applicable.
Money Line - At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the 3rd period for bets to stand.
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.
Total Goals/Team Totals - The game total result is the combined goals for both teams inclusive of overtime. At least 15 minutes of official time must elapse in the 3rd period for bets to stand, 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 Markets - Markets only apply to that specific period and the entire period must be played. For 3rd period lines, overtime does not count.
Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.
Race to X Goals - The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. This market includes Overtime and any subsequent shootout. In the event of a shootout, the winning team are credited with one goal.
1st Goalscorer / 1st Team Goalscorer / Anytime Goalscorer - A player must dress for bets to stand; any player that does not dress will be void. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count; Shootout goals do not apply.
In the event of an abandoned game bets stand on scores that have taken place already.
Goalscorer markets are offered with the option "others on request".
Player(s) props - The respective player(s) must dress for bets to stand. 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 3rd period for bets to stand.
Grand Salami / Highest Scoring Match / Highest Scoring Team - All games must be completed for bets to stand, points scored in overtime are included. In the event of a shootout, the winning team are credited with one goal. The 'Grand Salami' will be decided by adding up all the scores by the games scheduled for that particular day.
Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Match/Team markets.
All Star Game - Each game is 20 minutes, the entire game must be played for bets to stand; overtime counts for all markets. All Star winner is the team which wins the final.
Conference Betting - Conference winner is the team that represents that conference in the Stanley Cup - not the team that has the best regular season record.
Division Betting - Division winner is based on the regular season; this will be the number 1 seed for the division in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Playoff winner is based on the playoffs; this will be the team that represents the division in the conference final.
Non-NHL rules
All ice hockey bets will be settled on 60 minutes play unless specifically stated otherwise. Overtime does not count.
If a match is abandoned all bets will be void, except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared then all bets stand.
If a match is not played on the scheduled date all bets will be void.
'Period Betting - 20 mins only' - Each 20 minute period is treated as a separate 'mini-match' and therefore your selection must score more goals than the other team within the chosen period to win. Any existing score in the match is not carried forward, and so for the purposes of Period Betting, every period is considered as starting 0-0, as no goals have yet been scored in the period.
For example, if your selected team wins a match 2-0, scoring in the 1st and 3rd periods, the period scores would be 1-0, 0-0 and 1-0. If you had bet on the team to win "2nd Period Betting - 20 mins only", although your team won the match, the winning selection for Period 2 would actually be "Draw".
Outright Team/Driver Championship Betting: All in compete or not. Bets will be determined by the number of points accumulated immediately following the podium presentation of the final race of the season and will not be affected by subsequent enquiries.
Individual Race/Meeting Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine the settlement of bets. The start of any motor race is defined as the signal to start the warm up lap. Any driver on the grid at this time (inc. any starting from the pit lane) and failing to be classified as finished under the governing body rules will be deemed to be a runner and a non-finisher.
Match Bets: Bets are settled on the driver who finishes in the best position. Both drivers need not complete the race. If neither driver finishes, the one who has completed most laps will be the winner. Should both drivers retire having completed the same number of laps then all bets will be void.
Qualifying Match Bets: Bets are settled on the driver who sets the quickest time in the qualifying session. Any time penalties or grid demotions given would not affect this result. If a driver takes no part in the qualifying session, bets on that match bet would be void. If a driver participates, but fails to set a time then he is deemed to be a runner and bets will stand.
To Qualify In Pole Position: All in compete or not. Bets settled on the driver who is announced as qualifying on pole immediately following the end of the qualifying session. Any subsequent demotion or disqualification would not affect the result.
Fastest Lap: Bets settled on the driver who is officially declared to have completed the fastest lap of the race.
Podium/Points Finish: Bets settled on the drivers who finish the race in the podium/points positions, with the podium presentation counting as the 'weigh in'. Subsequent enquiries will not affect the result for settlement purposes.
All bets will be settled on the official result. We do not take any responsibility for positions which are obtained due to team orders
Formula 1
All results for Formula One bets are governed by the FIA's official classification at the time of the podium presentation.
To Be Classified: In Grand Prix betting, FIA rules stipulate 'Cars having covered less than 90% of the number of laps covered by the winner will not be classified'. This is the criteria used to determine whether a driver is classified or not classified. If a driver completes 90% of the number of laps that the winner completed and his engine explodes forcing him to stop, he is classified under FIA rules and bets on that driver not to be classified will be losers. The official classification will be published in most daily newspapers the following morning or alternatively can be found on the web site www.fia.com.
Number of Classified Drivers: Bets settled on the number of drivers given an official classification by the FIA. See above for definition of this.
Speedway
Speedway Handicap Betting: Bets settled on the official result. In the event of an abandoned match all bets will be void, unless the running of the remainder of the match would not have affected the result.
To Win Heat 13: Heat 13 is the scheduled race of riders 1 & 5 from both teams and is priced up accordingly. All 4 named riders must take part or all bets will be void.
Speedway Grand Prix: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine the settlement of bets.
Speedway GP Match Bets: Bets are settled on the rider who scores the most points in the meeting. A price on the tie will be offered and in the event of a tie bets on either rider will be losers.
Motorcycle Racing
Riders in place for the start of the warm up lap for race 1 are deemed as runners for race.
Any riders withdrawing from race 2 after race 1 will be deemed losers for settlement of race 2.
Leadership Elections - When betting is offered on Next Party Leaders/Next Prime Minister/ Next President or similar, odds are offered on the basis of "all in, run or not" unless otherwise stated. No stakes will be refunded for reasons of ineligibility, failure to stand, withdrawal, or any other eventuality.
"Temporary" or "caretaker" leaders installed in advance of any scheduled leadership contest or official selection process will not count. The winner of any such election or process will count as the "Next Leader", irrespective.
"Next Prime Minister" will always be settled as whomever takes up the office, even in advance of a party leadership contest.
UK Politics
General Election
Voter Turnout - Will be settled on UK wide turnout on polling day. Any subsequent delayed votes or re-runs will not count.
Most Seats Betting - In the event of a tie, dead heat rules will apply to any affected markets. Unless specified, The Speaker does not count and N.Ireland seats do not count.
Vote Share Betting - Will apply to GB seats only (i.e. excluding N.Ireland) unless otherwise specified.
Postponed/Re-run Seats - Any seat which requires a re-run for legal or other reasons: The original declared result will stand for betting purposes.
Any seat which requires a postponement of the vote to a later date and is not held on general election day, will still count for purposes of seat totals or majority betting. Bet Central may delay settlement of any relevant markets until the result of any affected seats are known.
Majority Betting - For a party to win an overall majority, they are required to win over half of the UK constituencies contested i.e. if 650 seats are contested, 326 are required for a majority.
The Speaker will not count for any party totals. Any seats won in Northern Ireland will not count for either Labour, Conservatives or Lib Dem party totals. Candidates running under Labour Co-Op or similar affiliations will count for the respective parties.
If the next general election is run under a significantly different electoral system (e.g. not single member FPTP constituencies) seat total bets, majority bets and individual constituency markets will be void. Most Seats markets will stand.
Constituency Markets
All markets are for the next General Election, unless otherwise stated.
Other runners may be added at any time as they declare, or on request.
Bets on parties or candidates who do not stand will be losers.
Constituency betting is available as singles only.
Bets placed in advance of any boundary changes implemented will be void.
Next Cabinet Member to Leave markets
Requires cabinet member to leave the cabinet - moving to another cabinet position does not count as leaving.
Dead Heat rules will apply if more than one person leaves the cabinet on the same day, irrespective of the time of announcement.
Post Election Government Betting - A coalition is defined as any arrangement which results in representatives of the all of the parties named having cabinet seats in the first reformed cabinet after the election (and no other parties having cabinet representation).
A minority government is defined as the party named having less than 326 seats, but having all cabinet seats in the first reformed cabinet after the election.
A majority government is defined as the party named having over 325 seats and all of the cabinet seats in the first reformed cabinet after the election.
US Presidential Markets
Next President - This will be settled on the winner as declared after the General Election for President, allowing for any relevant legal or constitutional challenges. In cases where there is any ambiguity relating to the result, Bet Central reserves the right to wait for the outcome of the subsequent electoral college and, if necessary, congressional votes. If a different individual is inaugurated as President, that will not count for settlement purposes.
Electoral College vote shares will be settled on the results declared by individual states rather than the votes cast by electors at the subsequent college.
Party nominees & vice-presidential nominees
These will be settled on the nominees as declared at the Party Conventions in election year.
Primaries & caucuses - All markets will be settled on vote share, unless otherwise specified. Results as declared by the individual state parties. Subsequent corrections or alterations will not be taken into account.
US Presidential State Betting - Will be settled on statewide vote share, allowing for any relevant recounts or legal challenges.
Singles only.
REALITY TV
This section explains the main rules and conditions for bets placed on TV shows including, but not limited to: Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing On Ice, X-Factor, Big Brother, Britain’s Got Talent and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Bets will be settled on the official results declared by the television broadcaster.
Evictees, Eliminations, Disqualifications and Walk-outs will be considered losers in the Outright betting markets.
If a reality TV betting event is cancelled or withdrawn, without results being declared, then outstanding bets on any market, without an official result, will be considered void.
If an act/group changes their name, bets stand.
Unless an "Any Other" (contestant) selection is offered as an option, all reality TV events will be offered on the basis of "others on request". We will try to add new contestants to the market as soon as possible after they are known.
Evictions/Eliminations
We reserve the right to void all bets placed on an Eviction Market should the eviction method, or initial line up for eviction be changed. Others may be added to the market at any time.
Bets on Next Eviction/Elimination stand regardless of how the public have voted (e.g. whether the public were voting to save the contestant, or for them to be evicted/eliminated).
If two or more contestants are evicted/eliminated in a specific eviction/elimination market, and the order of the eviction/elimination is clear then bets will be settled accordingly. Bets on the next elimination will be settled according to the first person announced as having been eliminated from the show. This rule will apply even where, for a double elimination for example, results are announced in no particular order.
Bets on Next Eviction/Elimination markets will be settled on the first named contestant to be evicted/eliminated in a specified week/show, regardless of how many occur that week/show. Where one or more listed participants do not take part then a Rule 4 deduction may apply.
Other Markets
Match Betting - The contestant progressing furthest in the competition is deemed the winner. In the event that two or more contestants are evicted/eliminated in the same week/show, the first named contestant will be deemed the loser.
Bottom 3/Bottom 2 - The specified number of contestants must be named in a given week/show for bets to stand. Contestants named in the bottom 3 or 2 (depending on the market offered) for a specific week/show are deemed winners. In the event of the bottom 3 or 2 not being clear, bets will be void.
First Act Announced Safe - Bets are settled on the first contestant announced as safe in a specified week/show. If it is unclear which act is declared safe first then bets will be void. Bets on contestants not performing will be void, and any contestant not performing will not be considered in the market.
Top 3 Finish (Outright) - Settlement is based on results of the whole series/competition. Contestants placed in the top three of the competition are deemed winners. If the top three results are unclear then dead-heat rules may apply.
Specific Programme Rules
Big Brother
Evictees, and those leaving the house of their own accord, will be settled as losers in the Outright market. Should any such contestant be re-admitted at a later date, they will be considered an original contestant and existing bets on them in the Outright market will stand.
If a contestant leaves by means other than an eviction prior to a declaration of those up for eviction, they will be considered a non-runner in that week’s Eviction market and a Rule 4 may apply. Additional contestants may be added to the market at any time.
Fake evictions will not be considered as winners in the Next Eviction market, the housemate must leave the house permanently.
Should the relevant broadcaster not confirm which housemates are nominated or are up for eviction, a market may still be formed. Bets on this market will stand ‘all-in’. Additional housemates may be added to the market at any time.
X Factor
Where a contestant enters the competition as a solo artist, and that artist subsequently joins a group, bets on the original solo artist will be settled as losers. Where a group of contestants entered into the competition entirely disband and form individual solo acts or other named groups, bets on the original group will be settled as losers. If a group changes it's members, or alters the number of members, bets stand on the original named group.
Deadlock - The market is determined as Yes There Will be Deadlock between judges/No There Will Not be Deadlock between judges in a specified week/show.
Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing on Ice
If a celebrity is not able to perform on a particular week or not be able to continue with the competition due to injury, bets on that celebrity will stand.
Bets are placed on the celebrity regardless of whether their professional dance partner changes.
Gender of Winner - Settlement is based on the celebrities’ gender.
Eurovision Song Contest
The following rules apply:
Bets on countries that subsequently withdraw from the competition will be deemed as losers
Bets on Eurovision markets cannot be combined into multiples, except between the two semi-finals, or otherwise specified; Match bets or group bets will be settled only according to the total points achieved by the listed competing nations, and dead heat rules may apply. If any listed country does not take part, then bets on that match will be void.
For clarification, if you place a bet before the semi-finals for a country to win the competition outright and they fail to qualify from the semi finals then the bet is a loser.
SNOOKER/POOL
Outright betting: All in compete or not.
Match betting: In the event of the match being awarded to a player before the full number of frames/racks has been played, match bets will stand on the official winner, provided at least one frame/rack has been played. If one frame/rack has not been completed, all match bets will be void.
Frame/Rack/Speciality and Handicap Betting: The full number of frames/racks required to win the match must be achieved. In matches, where, for any reason whatsoever, the match is awarded to a player before this is achieved, then all frame/rack betting and handicap betting on that match will be void, unless further play could not affect the result.
Highest Break Score/Player with Highest Break: In the event of a match being awarded to a player before the full number of frames required to win has been played, then highest break specials will be made void, unless further play could not affect the result.
ROWING
All bets will stand, irrespective of whether a crew, or individual competes or not.
If a regatta is cancelled for any reason all bets will be void, except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined. Podium positions will count as the official result, regardless of any subsequent disqualifications. If there is no podium ceremony, results will be determined in accordance with the officially published result.
RUGBY
Where odds for an outright tournament win, as well as 80 minutes play are displayed in Cup Finals etc. unless to lift trophy or competition' or a qualifying price has been laid, or requested, all bets are settled on 80 minutes play.
80 minutes play will include any added injury or stoppage time, but not extra time. In the event of a match being abandoned before the final whistle, only bets that can be settled at the time of abandonment will stand. All other bets will be deemed void.
Where odds for both match win and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested all bets will be settled on the match win. However, where only handicap betting is available bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
Winning margin betting is from scratch.
Bets will be accepted up to the actual kick off time. If a bet is inadvertently accepted which includes a match after its kick off time, the match will be treated as a non-runner. However, such bets will stand if accepted up to 5 minutes after kick off time, provided that no points had been scored at the time the bet was placed.
In 'first try scorer bets, penalty tries do not count. Every effort is made to quote all players for a team, however, if the first/last try is scored by a player not quoted in the original list, that player will still count as the winner.
Anytime try scorers: This bet involves predicting whether a particular player will score a try at anytime during a match. Bets will stand until the final whistle and not include any Extra Time played. If for any reason a match is abandoned before the final whistle, stakes will be refunded irrespective of whether the nominated player has scored or not. Multiple bets are accepted.
All speciality bets have individual rules, which will be displayed on the internet.
Divisional and Title Betting: The finishing position of teams at the end of the scheduled season will determine places, this includes point’s deductions the league may apply before the end of the season. End of season play-offs and penalties incurred by clubs after the end of the season will not count.
TENNIS
Outright betting: All in compete or not.
Match Betting: Bets settled on the official result. All bets are void if the match is not completed in its entirety. The entirety shall mean the schedule minimum number of sets to complete the match.
Set Betting: A player must win the full number of sets required to win the match. In matches where, for any reason whatsoever, the match is awarded to a player before this is attained, all set betting on that match will be made void.
Total Games in Set Market: The full number of games required to win the set must be achieved. In sets where for any reason whatsoever, the set is awarded to a player before this is attained, all Total Games betting on that set will be made void unless further play could not affect the result.
Total Games in Match Market: The full number of games required to win the match must be achieved. In matches where for any reason whatsoever, the match is awarded to a player before this is attained, all Total Games betting on that match will be made void unless further play could not affect the result.
In the event of countries competing in a tournament, should the players listed as the participants competing change, match bets will be void. We will endeavour to form a new market on the new competitors.
In the event of any of the following circumstances all bets will stand:
A change of venue. A change from indoor to outdoor court or vice versa, so long as the playing surface has not changed. If there is a change of playing surface from the one that was relevant at the time the bet was placed, then bets will be made void.
TABLE TENNIS
If a match is abandoned before regular time is played, all bets on that match are void, except for those markets (e.g. race to 10 points or winner of a specific game) that have been unconditionally determined.
If a match is postponed and rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time, your bet on the match will stand unless cancelled by mutual consent. However if a match in the Olympics or World Championships is postponed bets will stand providing the match is rescheduled to take place before the closing ceremony.
If the match is no longer playing at the venue advertised, your bet will still stand. This applies as long as the venue has not been changed to the opponent's ground (or in the case of international matches, as long as the venue remains in the same country).
In the event of a match not taking place or if a player/team is given a walkover, bets on that match are void.
Where a player/team is withdrawn prior to the start of a tournament, we reserve the right to apply a Rule 4 deduction.
UFC/MMA
The result as declared at the end of a fight by the official announcer will be used for settlement purposes. Any subsequent alterations to that result will not be taken into account. If the official announcer does not declare a result at the end of a fight, the market will be settled on the result displayed on the applicable organisation's official site.
If a fight results in a draw, the Fight Result will be deemed void and all stakes returned.
If a bout does not take place within 48 hours of the given date and time, it will be deemed void and all stakes will be returned.
Fights deemed to be "No Contest" following an early stoppage will have all markets settled as void.
Future Fights
The one exception to the 48 hour rule above, is fights set up under the Future Fights sub-type. These fights have been set up before the exact date is known and will be reclassified under the correct event and date, once an official announcement has been made. These fights will only be voided if either fighter is scheduled to fight another opponent instead. Once a fight has been reclassified, it is then subject to the 48 hour rule as normal.
Change to scheduled number of rounds - All outright bets on the match will stand. However round by round bets will be void.
Round Betting - Betting on the round in which the fight result will be determined.
If a fight is stopped before the full number of rounds have been completed, or if a fighter is disqualified and a points decision is awarded, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped.
Total Rounds - If a fight is stopped before the full number of rounds have been completed, or if a fighter is disqualified and a points decision is awarded, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped.
For settlement purposes where a half round is stated then 2 minute 30 seconds of the respective round will define the ‘half’ to determine under or over. Should the round end exactly on this time then affected bets will be made void.
Failure to come out for a round - If a fighter fails to come out for the next round, bets will be settled on his opponent having won the bout in the previous round.
Stoppages - If the fight is stopped due to an injury or disqualification, either by the referee or the doctor, then this will be considered a technical KO (TKO).
If the fight is stopped early due to damage sustained from an illegal attack, or an accidental clash of heads etc, then a technical decision may be awarded. In this instance, the time of the stoppage would be used to settle all round markets, but the result of the decision would be used to settle the 'Decision Victories' market.
If the judges aren't able to award a technical decision then the fight may be declared a 'No Contest', and all bets will be void. 'No Contests' awarded after the fight due to a failed drug test will not be resettled, and will stand as originally declared after the fight.
A technical submission may occur when the referee stops the fight because a fighter has sustained an injury, or become unconscious, while in a submission hold. For betting purposes all, technical submissions will be settled as submissions.
UFC Card Specials - Only the main card, and undercard fights will count. Early preliminaries will not be included. Bets will stand on the number of bouts scheduled to be on the full card, which includes all main card and undercard fights.
This information will be available in the market descriptions for the event in question.
Bets will stand so long as the exact number of bouts quoted in the market description take place. If any fighter(s) withdraw(s), and all are(is) replaced, bets will stand. If a bout is cancelled without a replacement, changing the number of bouts taking place, then all bets will be void.
Dead heat rules will apply to the Fight of The Night, Submission of The Night and Knockout of The Night markets should two or more fights or fighters be awarded the honours.
VOLLEYBALL
If a match is abandoned before regular time is played, all bets on that match are void, except for those markets (e.g. race to 10 points or winner of a specific game) that have been unconditionally determined.
If a match is postponed and rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time, your bet on the match will stand unless cancelled by mutual consent. However if a match in the Olympics or World Championships is postponed bets will stand providing the match is rescheduled to take place before the closing ceremony.
If the match is no longer playing at the venue advertised, your bet will still stand. This applies as long as the venue has not been changed to the opponent's ground (or in the case of international matches, as long as the venue remains in the same country).
In the event of a match not taking place or if a player/team is given a walkover, bets on that match are void.
Where a player/team is withdrawn prior to the start of a tournament, we reserve the right to apply a Rule 4 deduction.