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The following rules include reasons for voiding bets.

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

Any un-played or postponed match will be treated as a non-runner for settlement purposes, unless it is played within 36 hours of the initial scheduled starting time.

In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all wagers will be void, except for those where the outcome has already been determined. For example - if a game is abandoned at 104-100 with five minutes left on the clock. In this instance the bets on over 203.5 points will be deemed the winner for settling purposes.

Overtime counts for all markets, unless otherwise stated, as well as the following:

  • 3-Way and Double Chance markets do not include Overtime
  • For player performance betting, player(s) must compete in the game to have action. Overtime counts for player performance betting.
  • In 2-Way markets, Push rules apply.

Game and Prop Betting

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.

If a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn't played, Match Betting and Normal Time Match Betting (2-way) will be void. Will there be Overtime markets will be settled as ‘Yes’. 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 regular time.

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

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

Player Match-Ups/Performances

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.

Relevant players must be dressed and see court-time for bets to have action. Overtime counts for any player props, unless specified otherwise.

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.

NBA Futures/Tournament Props

  • Regular Season Wins/Match-Ups - Team must complete all regular season games for bets to have action unless the remaining games during the course of the season do not affect the result.
  • To Win Division - NBA tie-break rules apply. Playoffs do not apply.
  • To Win Conference - The team that progresses to the NBA finals will be deemed the winner of the conference.
  • Settlement of all markets will be determined by official rankings and statistics provided by tournament governing bodies - such as the NBA, FIBA.
  • 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.
  • NBA Scoring Title - Title is awarded to the player with the highest points per game average in a given season. To qualify for the scoring title, the player must appear in at least 70 games (out of 82) or have at least 1,400 points
  • NBA Rebounding Title - Title is awarded to the player with the highest rebounds per game average in a given season. To qualify for the rebounding title, a player must appear in at least 70 games (out of 82) or have at least 800 rebounds.
  • NBA Assist Title - Title is awarded to the player with the highest assists per game average in a given season. To qualify for the assist title, the player must appear in at least 70 games (out of 82) or have at least 400 assists

Overview of Specific Markets

Handicap Betting (Spread)

Overtime counts for match handicap betting. Overtime does not count for handicap betting on quarter and half-specific markets. For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, stakes are refunded.

For game 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.

Normal Time Match Betting (2-way)

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

If a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn't played, Match Betting and Normal Time Match Betting (2-way) will be void.

Half Winner (2-way)

Bets will be void if the half time result is a tie.

Quarter X Winner (2-way)

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

Total points

Overtime does not count for spread betting on quarter and half-specific markets.

For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

If the total points equal the nominated line, all stakes are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.

Race to X Points

Bets will be void if no team reaches the specified points milestone.

Overtime does not count for spread betting on quarter and half-specific markets.

To Lead at the End of Quarter X

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

Player Points/Player Assists/Player Rebounds/Player Matchbet Markets

Bets on the specific player/participant on which the bet was placed will be void if they don’t play any part in the game.

Odd Boosts – RequestABet

Standard Basketball rules apply.

If any leg of the bet is made void, then the whole bet becomes void.

To Win a Quarter or To Win a Half is settled as a 3-Way market (a draw in the quarter or half is settled as lost).

Bets on the specific player/participant on which the bet was placed will be void if they don’t play any part in the game.

Outright, Division, Conference and Regional Betting

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

Series Betting

Bets are void if the statutory number of games (as stipulated by the respective governing organisation) are not completed or are changed.

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.