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Basketball

General rules

  • All games must start on the scheduled date (local time) for bets to have action. An exception will be made if the incorrect start time is announced on our website.
  • If a game venue is changed, bets already placed will stand providing the home team are still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed, any bets based on the original listing will be void.
  • All bets on a game include any overtime played unless otherwise stated.
  • In two-way markets push rules apply unless otherwise stated below.
  • Games scheduled for 48 minutes must have at least 43 minutes of play and games scheduled for 40 minutes must have at least 35 minutes of play in order for full-time bets to take action.
  • If a game is suspended after the minimum time has been played and not resumed the same day, then regardless of whether the game is completed at a later date, the score when the game is halted will determine the betting results.
  • Champions League: If a match finishes in a tie and overtime isn’t played, game betting and normal time game betting (two way) will be settled as a push. In these circumstances, the market for overtime will be settled as yes.
  • If a game does not finish in a tie, but overtime is played regardless for qualification purposes, the markets will be settled according to the result at the end of regular time.

Tournament rules

Outright

  • Predict the outright winner of the specified tournament/competition.

Conference winner

  • Predict which team will be the winner of the specified conference.

Division winner

  • Predict which team will be the winner of the specified division.

Series winner

  • Predict the team that will win the given series. The winner of the given series will be the team that progresses to the next round of the competition or lifts the trophy (where applicable).

Group winner

  • Predict which team will win their group of the specified tournament/competition.

Group qualify

  • Predict which team will qualify from the group stage of the specified tournament/competition.

Elimination stage

  • Predict at which stage in the tournament/competition the specific team will be eliminated.

NBA Regular season wins

  • All scheduled games must be played for bets to have action.

Series score

  • Predict the score of the specific series. If the series does not reach the natural conclusion then bets will be void.
  • If the statutory number of matches are changed or not completed bets will be void.

To qualify

  • Should a team be disqualified from the tournament prior to the match, and a bye is awarded, then all qualification bets will be void.

Finalists

  • Predict which team will reach the final of the specified tournament/competition.

Who will go further

  • Predict which team will advance furthest in the tournament. If both teams are eliminated in the same round, all bets will be void. Dead Heat Does NOT apply

Game rules

Money line

  • Predict which team will be the winner.

Spread

  • Predict the team that will win the game after the specified spread has been applied to the final score.
    • Example:The bet is Chicago Bulls (-7.5) v LA Lakers (+7.5). Bulls win the game 112-105. The (+7.5) point handicap is then added to the Lakers score, meaning the Lakers are the winners by 112.5-112 on the handicap market, and the bet would win.

FT O/U/Live Betting O/U (aka Total points over/under)

  • Predict whether the number of combined points scored by both teams will be over or under a specified number.
  • If a game is abandoned, bets will be void unless the final result has already been determined.

Total team points

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the game by the named team will be over or under a specified figure.
  • If a game is abandoned, bets will be void unless the result has already been determined.

Total odd/even

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the game will be an odd or even number.

Total team odd/even

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the game by the named team will be an odd or an even number.

First half

  • All first-half markets (moneyline, spread, over/under, total team points, total odd/even and total team odd/even) will be settled according to the result of the first half only. If the game is abandoned before half-time, all first-half bets will be void unless the result is already determined.

Second half

  • All second-half markets (moneyline, spread, over/under, total team points, total odd/even and total team odd/even) will be settled according to the result of the second half including overtime if played. If the game is abandoned bets will be void unless already determined.
  • An exception is made if there are five or less minutes of scheduled playing time remaining. In this case bets will be settled according to the result at the time of abandonment.

1st/2nd Half Moneyline (aka Half result)

  • Predict the team that will win the specified half.
  • If betting on the second half, overtime is included.

Half spread

  • Predict the team that will win the stated half after the specified spread/handicap has been applied to the half score.

1st/2nd Half O/U (aka Half total points)

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the stated half will be over or under a specified figure.

Team: X Half Total Team Points (aka Half team points)

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the stated half by the named team will be over or under a specified figure.

Half team odd/even

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the stated half by the named team will be an odd or an even number.

Half winning margin

  • Predict which team will win the specified half and by how many points it will be won.

Half odd/even

  • Predict whether the total points scored in the specified half will be an odd or an even number.

Half race to

  • Predict which team (if any) will be the first to score at least the stated number of points in the specified half.
  • If a game is abandoned during the specified half, bets will be void unless the result has already been determined.

First/second/third/fourth quarter

  • All quarter markets (moneyline, spread, over/under, total team points, total odd/even and total team odd/even, margin of victory) will be settled according to the result of the relevant quarter.
  • The fourth quarter result includes overtime if played.
  • Quarters must be finished in order for bets on them to be settled, unless the result has already been determined.
  • If the game is abandoned during the scheduled playing time, bets on the running and following quarters will be void.
    • Example:If the game is abandoned in the second quarter, bets on the first quarter will be settled, the rest (second/third/fourth quarter) will be void.
  • If the game is abandoned in the fourth quarter (even if there are less than five minutes of scheduled playing time left), bets on it will be void. Bets on first/second/third quarter will be settled.
  • If the game is abandoned in overtime, all quarter bets will be settled. Fourth quarter bets will be settled according to the fourth quarter result, including any points scored in overtime up to the time of abandonment.

X Quarter Moneyline (aka Quarter result)

  • Predict the team that will win the specified quarter.

X Quarter Odd/Even (aka Quarter points odd/even)

  • Predict whether the total points scored in specified quarter will be an odd or even number.

X Quarter Teams Odd/Even (aka Quarter team points odd/even)

  • Predict whether the total points scored by the named team in the stated quarter will be an odd or even number.

Quarter spread

  • Predict the team that will win the stated quarter after the specified handicap has been applied to the quarter score.

X Quarter O/U (aka Quarter total points over/under)

  • Predict whether the total points scored by both teams combined in the stated quarter will be over or under a specified figure.

Team: X Quarter Total Team Points (aka Quarter team points over/under)

  • Predict whether the total points scored by the named team in the stated quarter will be over or under a specified figure.

Quarter winning margin/margin of victory

  • Predict the winning team and by how many points the team will win the specified quarter by choosing from given options.
  • The fourth quarter result includes overtime if played.
  • Quarters must be finished in order for bets on them to be settled, unless the result has already been determined.
  • If the game is abandoned during the scheduled playing time, bets on the running and following quarters will be void.
    • Example:If the game is abandoned in the second quarter, bets on the first quarter will be settled, the rest (second/third/fourth quarter) will be void. If the game is abandoned in the fourth quarter (even if there are less than five minutes of scheduled playing time left), bets on it will be void. Bets on first/second/third quarter will be settled.
  • If the game is abandoned in overtime, all quarter bets will be settled. Fourth quarter bets will be settled according to the fourth quarter result, adding any points scored in overtime up to the time of abandonment.

First free throw

  • Predict which team will score the first free throw of the game.

First three-pointer

  • Predict which team will score the first three-point shot in the game.

First scoring play

  • Predict how the first point of the match will be scored from the specified options.

Half-time/full-time

  • Predict the result of the game at half-time and at the end of the game, including overtime if played.
  • If a game is abandoned or for some reason ends in a draw and no overtime is played, bets will be void.

Head-to-head/match-up

  • Predict which player will get more rebounds/points/assists than another specified player.
  • Both players must participate in the game at some point for bets to stand. Overtime will count for settlement purposes.

Highest lead

  • Predict which team will have the highest lead the game.
  • In the event of a tie bets will be void. For example, if both teams attain a 10-point lead at different stages in the game, bets will be void unless a higher lead is made by one of the teams in the remaining duration of the game.

Highest scoring half/quarter

  • Predict in which half/quarter most points will be scored. This bet type includes overtime if played. Push rules apply.
  • If a game is abandoned, bets will be void unless the result has already been determined.

Overtime

  • Predict whether or not the match will go into overtime due to a tie. If the game is abandoned before full-time bets will be void, unless overtime has already started. If overtime is played, while the regulation time result was not tied, all bets will be void.

Winning margin/margin of victory

  • Predict the winning team and by how many points they will win by, choosing from the given options.

3x3, Streetball, Big3

  • In 3x3, Streetball and Big3 versions of this sport, settlement will be based on official competition rules. Where a game starts but is not completed, bets will be void unless the specific market outcome is already determined by the time the game stops.

Players

  • There are several markets available for any named players -- points, rebounds, assists, steals, etc.
  • If the relevant player doesn’t get any playing time in the match, bets on that player will be void.
  • If the relevant player doesn’t get any playing time in the half/quarter, bets on that player will be void.
  • Any stats achieved in overtime (if played) will be taken into account for settlement purposes.
  • Win/loss is determined by a comparison between the stats achieved by the named player and a pre-given number of stats.
  • A settlement will be made according to the statistics provided by the official site of the tournament in which the game is played.
  • The markets available will be totals markets — over or under — on total fouls, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals, total three-pointer.
  • First Field Goal/Rebound/Assist/etc. markets - Settled on the first stated statistic recorded out of the players listed in the market. Bets on players who do not start the game are void. Free throws do not count in first field goal wagers.

Teasers

  • Teasers/super teasers/monster teasers allow adjustment of points spread/handicap and game totals on two or more teams.
  • A fixed number of points are bought on all selections in the teaser. The number of teams selected and the number of points selected determine the payout odds:

4-point Teasers:

Two teams -110/1.9
Three teams +170/2.7
Four teams +290/3.9
Five teams +450/5.5
Six teams +650/7.5

4.5-point Teasers:

Two teams -120/1.83
Three teams +150/2.5
Four teams +240/3.4
Five teams +400/5
Six teams +550/6.5

5-point Teasers:

Two teams -130/1.76
Three teams +130/2.3
Four teams +190/2.9
Five teams +350/4.5
Six teams +450/5.5

8-point Teasers:

Three teams -120/1.83 (push loses)

10-point Teasers:

Four teams -120/1.83 (push loses)
  • All selections must be successful in order for the bet to win.
  • If a selection in the teaser is a push, the teaser will drop to the next lower level, if a lower level is offered for that particular teaser.
  • A push in a two-team teaser without a loss will be considered "no action" and the stake will be refunded.
  • When placing a bet on super/monster teaser, if there is a push result, the teaser will be lost.
  • Teaser bets will only be allowed on pre-match events and selected leagues, including:
    • Regular teasers for NBA, NCAAB or any other league in which teaser bets are allowed: 4, 4½ and 5 points
    • Super teasers: Three-teams teaser, buying 8 points, ties lose, odds -120/1.83
    • Monster teaser: Four-teams teaser, buying 10 points, ties lose, odds -120/1.83

Special Markets

1st coach to leave the team

  • Who will be the 1st coach to leave their team for any reason. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Best defender

  • Official award for best defender throughout the season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Country of the top scorer

  • From which country will the top scorer be from. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Coach of the year

  • Official award for the best coach of the year. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Country of the winning club

  • Which country the winning club will be coming from. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Final four top scorer

  • Which player will score the most points in the final four. Players must play in at least one Final Four match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the Final Four not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, all bets are void.

Final four MVP

  • Official award for most valuable player of final four. Players must play in at least one Final Four match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the Final Four not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, all bets are void.

Final matchup

  • Which two teams will play in the final. Settled as winner if both teams make the finals. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Finals top scorer

  • Which player will score the most points in the finals. Players must play in at least one Final Four match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the Finals not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, all bets are void.

Finishing position (regular season)

  • What will be the final regular season position for a team. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

Game and series double

  • Which team will win an exact game and the series after. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Games Won in the Regular Season

  • How many games a team will win in regular season (exact number).A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

MVP of the month

  • Official award for most valuable player of the month. Players must play in at least one regular season match in the specific month for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the month not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, all bets are void.

MVP of the round

  • Official award for most valuable player of a specific round. Players must play in the matchup of that specific round for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be made according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament in which the game is played. In the eventuality of the round not being completed in the pre-defined schedule,, all bets are void.

Number of teams from a country to make the Final Four

  • Number of teams from a specific country to make final four (semifinals).A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Number of teams from a country to make the Playoffs

  • Number of teams from a specific country to make Playoffs. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Outright Winner Double Chance (inc playoffs)

  • Which two teams can win the league. Settled as a winner if either one of the teams win the competition (Incl. Playoffs). A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Player X regular season assists

  • How many assists a player will make in the regular season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Player X regular season blocks

  • How many blocks a player will make in the regular season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Player X regular season points

  • How many points a player will score in the regular season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Player X regular season rebounds

  • How many rebounds a player will collect in the regular season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Player X regular season steals

  • How many steals a player will make in the regular season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Points conceded in the Regular Season OU

  • How many points a team will concede in the regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

Points scored in the regular season OU

  • How many points a team will score in the regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

Regular season MVP

  • Official award for most valuable player of the reg. season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Rising star

  • Official award for the best ''rising star'', young player of the season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Series correct score

  • With what exact score will the series finish. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Series game handicap

  • A team to cover a particular series game handicap. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Series leader after X games

  • Which team will be leading the series after an exact number of games. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Series total games OU

  • How many games will be played in the series. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

To finish bottom (regular season)

  • Which team will finish the regular season in the last position. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

To finish higher in regular season H2H

  • Which team will finish in a higher position in the regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

To finish top (regular season)

  • Which team will finish the regular season in the first position. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

To reach finals

  • To make the finals. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Team regular season win total OU

  • How many games a team will win in regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

Team with most away wins in regular season

  • Team to win most away games in the regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

Team X to win all regular season games

  • Team to win all games in the regular season. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.
  • In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in or the remaining games do not affect the result.

To make the final four

  • To make the top four in playoffs (semifinals). A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

To make the playoffs

  • To make the Playoffs. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

To win series

  • Which team will win the series. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Top rebounder ( inc. play offs )

  • Who will be the Top Rebounder throughout the whole season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

Top scorer ( inc. play offs )

  • Which player will score the most points throughout the whole season. Players must play in at least one regular season match for the bets to stand.
  • A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament. In the eventuality of the season not being completed in the pre-defined schedule, bets will stand only if the season is completed within the same calendar year as it was originally due to finish in.

When will series finish

  • In how many games the series will be finished. Bets are void if the statutory number of games are not completed or are changed. A settlement will be determined according to the information provided by the official site of the Tournament.

Glossary

Term Description
Bet(s)/betting means each bet placed by you using your account and accepted by us via our app/website. The term ‘betting’ shall be construed accordingly.
Odds means the numerical expression (either decimal or fractional) which determines the winnings payable to you if your bet is successful. A bet is placed at certain odds based on the probability of a sports event occurring and other factors.
Payout For decimal odds, payout or return means the stake multiplied [x] by odds. For fractional odds, it means the stake multiplied [x] by odds plus [+] the stake.
Push rules means the rules that apply where your bet result is determined as a ‘push’. A push occurs if a match or event ends right on the listed point spread or in a draw, and the respective betting option has not been offered. For example, if a football match ends 2-0, the market ‘Total score over/under 2’ is considered a push if only the options ‘over 2’ and ‘under 2’ are offered.
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