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Settlement of Wagers

Statistics provided by the official score(s) provider or the official website of the relevant competition or fixture will be used to settle wagers. Where statistics from an official score(s) provider or official website are not available or there is significant evidence that the official score(s) provider or official website is incorrect, we will use independent evidence to support bet settlement.

In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.


Abandoned, Changed, Interrupted or Replayed Fixtures.

Date or Match Venue Change

All games must start on the scheduled date (local stadium time) for bets to have action. If a match venue is changed, bets already placed will stand providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match play the fixture at the away team venue then bets will stand providing the home team is still officially designated as such, otherwise bets will be void. For matches scheduled to be played at a neutral venue, bets will stand irrespective of how we list the fixture.

Interrupted Games

If a game is interrupted but subsequently resumed (from the point in the game at which it was interrupted) and played to a finish within 48 hours of the original scheduled game time, all bets will stand on the fixture.

Abandoned Games

Otherwise if the game is resumed but not finished within 48 hours of the original scheduled game time, this will be treated as an abandonment and bets on the original fixture will be void, except for those bets the outcome of which had already been determined, prior to the initial interruption in fixture.

Scheduled Game Time

There must be 5 minutes or less of scheduled game time left for bets to have action, unless the specific market outcome is already determined.

Replayed Games

If a game is interrupted for any reason, and is replayed in full, this will be treated as an abandonment and bets on the original fixture will be void, except for those bets the outcome of which had already been determined, prior to the initial interruption in fixture.


Game and Prop Betting

Hypothetical Matches

Potential playoff games may be offered in advance of a confirmed schedule. In the event of a listed game not being played, all bets will be void.

Look Ahead Matches 

Regular season games may be offered in advance of the usual schedule order. Standard settlement rules will apply – the specified match must start on the scheduled date (local stadium time) for bets to have action.

Two-Legged Matches

For all matches that are played as part of a two-legged tie; where the aggregate score is equal at the end of regulation time in the 2nd leg, overtime will be included to determine the outcome of 2nd leg match bets.

3x3, Streetball and Big3 Matches

Specifically for the 3x3, Streetball and Big3 match versions of the sport, settlement will be based on official competition rules. Where a match starts but is not completed, bets will be void unless the specific market outcome is already determined.

2-Way Markets

In 2-Way markets Push rules apply unless otherwise stated below. Stakes on single bets are returned, and in multiples/parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner.

Minute Markets

For all of (but not confined to) the below ‘minute’ based markets, settlement is determined by the official game clock. Events must happen for example, between 12:00 and 11:01 (for First Minute); and 12:00 and 09:01 (for First 3 Minutes) markets in the NBA. The designated time period must be completed for bets to stand (unless the outcome of the specific market is already determined):-

To Score in First Minute

To Score in First 3 Minutes

Both Teams to Score in First Minute

Both Teams to Score a 3 in First Minute

Team A to Score a Three in First Minute

Team B to Score a Three in First Minute

Both Teams To Score 5+ Points in First 3 Minutes

Both Teams To Score 7+ Points in First 3 Minutes

Both Teams To Score a Free Throw in First 3 Minutes

Both Teams to Score 2+ Threes in First 3 Minutes

Team A to Score 2+ Threes in First 3 Minutes

Team B to Score 2+ Threes in First 3 Minutes

Teasers

In the case of any of the selections resulting in a tie the selection will be treated as a Push and the teaser will reduce to a parlay on all the remaining selections, e.g. a 6 team teaser with 1 tie will revert to a 5 team teaser on the 5 remaining selections, a 4 team teaser with 1 tie will revert to a 3 team teaser on the remaining 3 selections, in all cases at the odds taken at the time the wager was placed. Where a Push results in a teaser being reduced to one selection, the teaser will be treated as a single and paid out at the appropriate fixed odds.


Pre-Game Bets, Including Game Props

All pre-game bets include overtime unless otherwise stated.

Double Result

Predict the result at half-time and the end of the match, including any overtime played.


Player Betting Markets

Available Wagers

Wagering is available on the performance of a named player in a variety of achievements e.g. points, rebounds, assists, blocks, free throws. Push rules apply. Markets will be settled according to game stats from the respective official competition site published on the day of the game. Subsequent amendments do not affect settlement.

Relevant Players

Relevant players (all quoted players in a multi-player market) must be dressed and see court-time for bets to have action (unless specified otherwise). In Group based markets a Rule 4 may apply. Overtime counts for any player props unless specified otherwise. In-play bets are action, irrespective of; if, after placing a bet, the selected player does not see any further court-time.

Quarter (1st,2nd,3rd,4th) Player Performances

All bets are action if player is active/dressed and sees court time, irrespective of the player seeing action in the relevant Quarter.

Individual Performances

Individual player's performances are matched for betting purposes in a player match-up. Handicaps may be used and are applied to each player's actual score to determine the result. Push rules apply.

Double Double/Triple Double

Double/Double, player must record 10 or more in two of the following 5 statistical categories. Triple/Double, player must record 10 or more in 3 of the following 5 statistical categories: Points, Rebounds, Assists, Blocked Shots, Steals.

Player to Score First Basket / To Score First Basket Exact

Free Throws do count for settlement purposes. All bets on players who start the game are action. Bets on players who do not start the game are void. Settlement is determined by the player who scores the first Basket (even if not quoted (Quoted Players Subject to Change)); and (for the ‘Exact’ version of the market), combined with the exact method of score as detailed in the official game play-by-play.

Player to Record First Assist / Player to Record First Rebound

All bets on players who start the game are action. Bets on players who do not start the game are void. The markets are settled on the player who records the first assist/rebound (as applicable), (even if not quoted (Quoted Players Subject to Change)).

Regular Season Player Performance/Awards Markets

Players must be dressed and see court-time in at least one Regular Season match, after the time of bet placement, for bets to have action. Markets will be settled according to official statistics provided by tournament governing bodies (Per Game Leader markets are settled on Regular Season Leading Statistics Averages). Subsequent amendments do not affect settlement. Long list outright markets may be subject to a Rule 4 (Deduction).


In-Play Game Bets INCLUDE Overtime

Next Field Goal Method (2 and 4 Way) / Team to Score Next Field Goal

Free Throws do not count for settlement purposes. Bets will be void in the event of no additional field goals made after bet placement.

Team Next Possession Outcome

In the case of an offensive rebound after a missed Field Goal, the current possession is continued, for settlement purposes. If possession ends with 2 Points and 1 Point scored, ‘2 Points’ is settled as the winner. If possession ends with 3 Points and 1 Point scored, ‘3 Points’ is settled as the winner. If possession ends with a shooting foul that results in Free throws, ‘Free Throw’ is settled as the winner. Free Throws from Technical fouls during play count. Free Throws from Technical fouls during breaks of play do not count.

Team to Score in Next Possession

If possession ends with a shooting foul that results in Free Throws; ‘Score’ outcome is settled as the winner if at least 1 Free Throw is successful, and ‘No Score’ outcome is settled as the winner if all Free Throws are missed. Free Throws from Technical fouls during play count. Free Throws from Technical fouls during breaks of play do not count.

If a game is postponed or cancelled after the start there must be 5 minutes or less of scheduled game time left for bets to have action, unless settlement of bets is already determined.


In-Play Half Bets INCLUDE Overtime

The first half must be completed for first half bets to stand, unless settlement of bets is already determined. If a game is postponed or cancelled after the start, for game and second half bets there must be 5 minutes or less remaining for bets to have action, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

1st/2nd Half Both Teams to Score X Points

Both teams must individually score the stated number of points within the specified half only, including Overtime if played.


In-Play Quarter Bets INCLUDE Overtime

The quarter must be completed for bets to have action, unless settlement of bets is already determined.

1st/2nd/3rd/4th Quarter Both Teams to Score X Points

Both teams must individually score the stated number of points within the specified quarter only, including Overtime if played.


Outright, Division, Conference and Regional Betting

All bets stand regardless of team relocation, team name change or season length.

Regular Season

Regular Season Wins/Match-Ups

For the NBA, teams must complete at least 80 regular season games for bets to have action unless the remaining games during the course of the season do not affect the result.

Regular Season Win %

Specifically for this market, bets have action irrespective of the number of regular season games completed by a team.

Worst Regular Season Record

Settlement will be determined by Regular Season Win/Loss statistics. Dead-heat rules will apply.


Futures/Tournament Betting

Settlement of all markets (including Draft and All Star Props) will be determined by official rankings and statistics provided by tournament governing bodies, eg. NBA, FIBA.

If a specific stage or round (e.g. Divisional Phase), or a competition in its entirety is not completed for any reason, then where bets have been placed on a market after the final completed relevant fixture, bets will be void.

To Win Division

NBA tie-break rules apply.

To Win Conference (NBA)

The team that progresses to the NBA Championship will be deemed the winner of the conference.

To Make Play–Offs

All bets stand regardless of team relocation, team name change or season length. For settlement purposes Play-In fixtures are excluded.

Furthest Progressing Team and Stage of Elimination

The highest official ranking (provided by the tournament governing body) will be used for settlement except when teams are eliminated at the same stage and no ranking is available to distinguish settlement - in which case bets will be void.

Selected Player: Team for First NBA Regular Season Game

Settlement is determined by the Team the specified Player is under contract with, and on the active roster of, for the first game of the denoted Regular Season only (regardless of whether or not they play in the first game). ‘No NBA Team’ will be deemed the winner if the specified Player is not signed with, nor on the active roster of any NBA Team for the first game of the denoted Regular Season.

Series Betting

Bets are void if the statutory number of games (according to the respective governing organisations) are not completed or are changed. Settlement of all markets will be determined by official rankings and statistics provided by tournament governing bodies.


Ebasketball

For any event where odds are offered on an electronic sports version of the sport, please refer to the General section of the Esports Rules.

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