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General

The following rules include reasons for voiding bets.

Bets will be settled on the results and statistics provided by the relevant governing body.

Overtime counts for all markets unless otherwise stated.

If a match does not finish in a tie, but overtime is played for qualification purposes, the markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regulation time.

All Outright markets, unless otherwise stated, include playoffs. Any official governing organisation tie-breaks where applicable are included in settlement.

For settlement purposes, the team listed second in the event name is always considered the home team. For example, ‘Team A-Team B’, Team B is the home team.

If a bet is placed after the relevant result or outcome is known, then the bet will be void.

Abandonments, Cancellations and Postponements

If a match does not start on the scheduled start date and is not completed within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, all bets will be void except for those on markets that have been unconditionally determined.

If a match is called off with more than five minutes to play, all bets will be void except for those on markets that have been unconditionally determined.

Match Betting (i.e. bets on the winner or loser where no tie option is offered) and Odd/Even

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of the match, inclusive of overtime. If a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn't played, 2-way Match Betting markets will be void.

Normal Time Match Betting (2-way)

Bets will be void if the regular time result (end of 4th quarter) is a tie.

Match Odds (i.e. bets on the winner, loser or a draw where a draw option is offered)

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of regulation time. Overtime does not count.

Handicap Betting (Spread)

Overtime counts for match handicap betting. Overtime does not count for handicap betting on quarter and half-specific markets.

For match handicap bets, bets will be void if by adding the bet selection points to the final score it equals a draw result. For example, a bet is placed on Home Team -5 spread and the game ends 95-90.

Total Points

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of the match, inclusive of overtime. If the total points equal the nominated line, bets will be void unless odds for the exact amount are quoted.

Quarter and Half Markets

The entire period of play must be completed for bets to stand. Overtime does not count for Quarter markets. For Second Half markets, overtime does count.

Half Winner (2-way)

Bets will be void if the half on which the bet was placed is a tie.

Quarter X Winner (2-way)

Bets will be void if the quarter on which the bet was placed is a tie.

To Lead at the End of Quarter X

Bets will be void if the quarter on which the bet was placed ends with the overall match score tied.

Will There Be Overtime?

Bets will be settled as yes if, at the end of regulation time, the match finishes in a draw, regardless of whether or not overtime is played.

Double Result

Bets will be settled on the score at half time and full time, inclusive of overtime.

‘Race To X’ Markets

Bets will be settled on the team to achieve the specified total in the specified period first. A ‘neither’ selection is offered. Overtime does not count.

Highest Scoring Half

For settlement purposes, the second half is inclusive of overtime.

Series Markets

A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand.

Regular Season Wins

A team must complete 70 matches for bets to stand unless the outcome has been unconditionally determined prior to the interruption or shortening of the season.

Team Match Bets

Bets will be settled on the team with the most season wins or which has advanced furthest.

Proposition Bets

First Basket Markets

Bets will be settled on the first score of the match, inclusive of free throws, as per the official NBA box score. Should a player listed not start the match, all bets on the player selected will be void. In the event of a tie at the end of the first quarter, First Basket/First Quarter Double bets are settled as a loser.

The First Team Basket

Bets will be settled on the first scorer from each team. If a player listed does not start the match, all bets on the player selected will be void.

Player Performance Markets

All bets stand once a player takes the court, irrespective of match time played. All totals are inclusive of overtime. Should a player not take any part, bets on that player will be void.

Player Match Bets

Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player by the end of a match (including overtime). If one of the players does not play at all, then all bets on that Player Match Bet market will be void.

Competition: Player Most Points/Rebounds/Assists

Bets will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic at the end of the competition, excluding playoffs, unless otherwise stated. If two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply. Rule 4 deduction won't apply.

Series Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals and Blocks Match Bet

A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand. Overtime counts for settlement purposes. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply.

Other Basketball

General

The following rules include reasons for voiding bets.

The rules in this section apply to FIBA tournaments, European, Australian, Central American, South American, African and Asian basketball competitions.

Bets will be settled according to the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match. In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.

Overtime counts for all markets unless otherwise stated.

If a match does not finish in a tie, but overtime is played for qualification purposes, the markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regulation time.

All outright markets, unless otherwise stated, include playoffs and any official governing organisation tie-breaks where applicable.

If a bet is placed after the relevant result or outcome is known, then the bet will be void.

Abandonments, Cancellations and Postponements

If a match is abandoned, all markets will be void unless the outcome has been unconditionally decided.

If a match is postponed, bets will be void unless it takes place within 36 hours of the original start time.

Match Betting (i.e. bets on the winner or loser where no tie option is offered) and Odd/Even

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of the match, inclusive of overtime. If a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn't played, 2-way Match Betting markets will be void.

Normal Time Match Betting (2-way)

Bets will be void if the regular time result (end of 4th quarter) is a tie.

Match Odds (i.e. bets on the winner, loser or a draw where a draw option is offered)

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of regulation time. Overtime does not count.

Handicap Betting (Spread)

Overtime counts for match handicap betting. Overtime does not count for handicap betting on quarter and half-specific markets.

For match handicap bets, bets will be void if by adding the bet selection points to the final score it equals a draw result. For example, a bet is placed on Home Team -5 spread and the game ends 95-90.

Total Points

Bets will be settled on the score at the end of the match, inclusive of overtime. If the total points equal the nominated line, bets will be void unless odds for the exact amount are quoted.

Quarter and Half Markets

The entire period of play must be completed for bets to stand. Overtime does not count.

Half Winner (2-way)

Bets will be void if the half on which the bet was placed is a tie.

Quarter X Winner (2-way)

Bets will be void if the quarter on which the bet was placed is a tie.

To Lead at the End of Quarter X

Bets will be void if the quarter on which the bet was placed ends with the overall match score tied.

Highest Scoring Markets

If two or more quarters/halves result in the same high score, dead heat rules will apply. Overtime does not count.

Will There Be Overtime?

Bets will be settled as yes if, at the end of regulation time, the match finishes in a draw, regardless of whether or not overtime is played.

Double Result

Bets will be settled on the score at half time and full time. Overtime does not count.

‘Race To X’ Markets

Bets will be settled on the team to achieve the specified total in the specified period first. A ‘neither’ selection is offered. Overtime does not count.

Highest Scoring Half

For settlement purposes, the second half is inclusive of overtime.

Series Markets

A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand.

Last Point

Bets will be settled on the last point at the end of the match, inclusive of overtime.

Proposition Bets

First Basket Markets

Bets will be settled on the first score of the match, inclusive of free throws. Should a player listed not start the match, all bets on the player selected will be void. In the event of a draw at the end of the first quarter, First Basket/First Quarter Double bets are settled as a loser.

The First Team Basket

Bets will be settled on the first scorer from each team. If a player listed does not start the match, all bets on the player selected will be void.

Player Match Bets

Bets on this market refer to the quoted statistic recorded by a named player by the end of a match (including overtime). If one of the players does not play at all, then all bets on that Player Match Bet market will be void.

Player Performance Markets

If one of the players doesn't play at all, bets on that player will be void. Bets will stand once a player takes the court, irrespective of match time played. All totals are inclusive of overtime.

Competition: Player Most Points/Rebounds/Assists

Bets placed on this market will be settled on the player who makes the most of the relevant quoted statistic at the end of the competition, excluding playoffs, unless otherwise stated. In case two or more players tie dead heat rules apply. Rule 4 deduction won't apply.

Series Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals and Blocks Match Bet

A series must come to a natural conclusion for bets to stand. Overtime counts for settlement purposes. In case two or more players tie, dead heat rules apply.

The Sportsbook General Rules will apply for any category of bets or markets not referred to in these Specific Sports Rules.