Last Updated: 09/05/2007
Version Number 2.1

Please note:

That while we will try to keep our rules as accurate as possible across all languages currently available on our site, there will be occassions where some rules may be misinterpretted because of translation.

In the case of ALL such disputes the English language version of our rules written below will prevail. If you have any questions or doubts about any of our rules then please contact Customer Services for clarification.

Introduction

Our philosophy is clear. We are proud to be one of the oldest bookmakers in the United Kingdom, with a solid reputation for service, fairness and integrity.
The following rules should be viewed as a guide and reference to the terms by which we conduct business. 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. However, in the case that our settlement is disputed we will refer the matter to an independent arbiter and abide by their ruling.
Our Customer Service Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Any update or amendment to our rules will be displayed on our web site.
Please note that we digitally record and archive all telephone calls.

Important: depositing and funding accounts notice.

In certain circumstances Sunderlands may charge customers an administration fee of 5% if they deposit money from a Credit/Debit card and do not bet that amount at least once (on a selection which 'runs' and is in no way deemed void) before requesting that amount refunded. This charge will cover Sunderlands costs in such an occurance.

Daily special horse racing doubles

Any non running horse leading to a Rule4 of over 10p, price struck before revert to an SP double.

Special Doubles can not be used to form part of any other multiple bet

Daily Jockey challange

1. Top jockey at a selected meeting.

 

Jockeys are awarded points as follows:

Winner - 5 Points
Second - 3 Points
Third - 1 Point
Fourth - 1/2 Point

Paid places only.

Prices apply only to a jockeys intended declared rides or to jockey changes that have taken place before the prices are released.

ALL BETS ARE WIN ONLY.

1.1 If a jockey is injured or for whatever reason cannot take his later mount, those later rides will count as a non runner and score zero points, as long as the jockey has had at least one mount at the meeting. In the event that he does not ride at all, bets will be made void and a Rule 4 will apply. Mounts then taken by another jockey will not count unless a new market is formed.

1.2 Once the racing has begun, any later non runners count as zero, and are considered part of the risk factor. Early non runners will be factored into the pricing.

2. Scoring

In the event of two or more horses being in a dead heat, in order to form a position, the points will be split evenly between them:

I.E.

DH 1st = 5+3=8/2 = 4 points each
DH 2nd = 3+1=4/2 = 2 points each
DH 3rd = 1/2 point each
DH 4th = 1/4 point each

2.1 In the event of two or more jockeys achieving the same number of points, dead heat rules will apply.

2.2 Only quoted jockeys count.

2.3 Sunderlands reserve the right to modify or amend these rules at any time.
 

General Betting Rules

RULE 1: Conditions of Acceptance

1. Once accepted a bet cannot be cancelled unless a pricing error has occurred and a bet is cancelled in accordance with rule 1.5.
2. The placing of a bet with us, signifies your acceptance of our rules, irrespective of whether or not you have familiarised yourself with them.
3. We reserve the right to refuse the whole or any part of any bet but will endeavour to always give an explanation as to why.
4. All bets are deemed for the day of acceptance, unless otherwise stated.
5. We endeavour to ensure complete accuracy as regards announcing, publishing and issuing of prices and other betting related information. However, should an error occur, we cannot accept responsibility and reserve the right to correct obvious errors.
6. Special bets are settled in accordance with the special rules issued for such bets.
7. Any bet not substantiated by our tape recording equipment, or written to our database will not be recognised by us.
8. All bets accepted will be settled on the official result, unless otherwise stated.
9. We cannot guarantee to pay or correct errors if they are brought to our attention more than six months after the official result of the last selection to run on the bet.
10. Postal, fax, sms and emailed bets are not accepted.
11. We will accept no liability for any damages or losses which are deemed or alleged to have arisen out of or in connection our website or its content; including without limitation, delays or interruptions in operation or transmission, loss or corruption of data, communication or lines failure, any person's misuse of the site or its content or any errors or omissions in content.
12. For any bets placed over the phone with our Customer Service Department, the time at which the bet was recorded on our tape recording equipment will govern settlement. For online bets the time that the bet was written to our database will govern settlement.
13. Where the official OFF of an event is not announced, bets will be accepted up to the advertised OFF time. Any bet taken after this time may be deemed void, unless we are satisfied that the bet was accepted before the actual OFF. However, for some sporting events, we may allow a grace period during which bets will be accepted provided that there has been no significant development in the event. For example on football matches, we may accept bets up to 5 minutes after kick off provided that no goal has been scored or there has not been some other significant incident, such as a sending off.

RULE 2: Limits

1. The following are the limits that can be won by a single client or syndicate in respect of any one-day's business. Our operators are not authorised to accept bets that exceed these limits. For any bets taken in error, the limit will stand. 

Horse Racing

£250,000 - Horse racing where all the selections are in races governed by a full official service within the UK or Ireland, broadcast live by SIS or an alternative provider, including shows, offs, results and live pictures.

£100,000 - Horse racing in all other countries and selections that are not covered by a full official service.

Tote bets are not accepted from the web site.

Greyhound Racing

£25,000 - All other greyhound races where we advertise acceptance.

Football

£200,000

 

Other Sports
£100,000 - All other sports as detailed in their individual rules.

£20,000 - Includes bets on the 49's and National Lotteries.

£25,000 - Includes bets on media and television events such as Eurovision Song Contest, Big Brother etc.

1. For multiple bets including selections from markets where different limits apply, the maximum payout on the bet will default to the lowest applicable limit.
2. Where bets are placed on different days, the maximum payout limit will apply to the day that the final selection in the bets were completed and not to the day that the bets were placed.
3. Any group of customers who have placed the same combination of selections and we believe have been acting as a syndicate will be treated as one customer for the purpose of the above limits. 

RULE 3: Displayed Prices and Information 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. We cannot allow for mistakes, nor accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in respect of accuracy in publishing or issuing of prices or information, despite our every effort to ensure total accuracy and reserve the right to correct these errors. In the event of such a mistake occurring, the wager will be considered void.

RULE 4: Opening and Maintaining Your Account

 

The following applies to all account types.

1. Rules: You must be at least 18 years of age in order to obtain and use an account with us. You are responsible for checking the laws in your own jurisdiction before placing a bet on our web site. We do not take bets from Malta or residents of Malta. Customers may open only one account. 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 purposes. We reserve the right to close or refuse any account without giving notice or reason. Any funds held on account will be refunded. Only one account is permitted per household regardless of the name on the account.
2. Minimum Stake Per Call: Please note that for bets placed over the phone with our Customer Service Department are subject to a minimum stake per call of £10 (or currency equivalent), which should be made up of no more than five separate bets. There is no minimum stake for Internet bets although there is a minimum deposit of £5 (or currency equivalent).
3. Statements: An itemised statement for all clients can be viewed via our website..
4. Opening Hours: Our Customer Service Department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Opening an account. 

5. Accounts: accounts can be opened immediately by providing your name, address and payment card details. 

Once a customer has registered their account on the internet they need only top up their account with their list of pre-registered cards.
Occasionally there is a delay in the banks authorisation for the funds transfer. In such cases, if there is insufficient time before the commencement of the event concerned, then a decision will be made by us to either accept or decline the wager. If you receive a transaction confirmation, then the bet will stand regardless of whether or not the funds are authorised at a later stage. In this instance, we reserve the right to make further attempts to transact the stake if the bet is a loser and to withhold winnings until the stake has been transacted if the bet is a winner.
On occasions you may be told that your bet is confirmed, subject to authorisation. In this instance your bet will stand on the condition that we are able to transact the stake funds at the earliest opportunity after the bet was taken. If we are unable to acquire authorisation we can supply you with a tape recording of our conversation with the issuing centre, which will clearly prove the transaction has been declined and as such no bet will be recognised.
Please note the banking system can take up to three working days to clear funds. 

6. Winnings: winnings are credited to your deposit balance, enabling you to bet against them. You can request to withdraw all or some of your deposit at any time by selecting withdraw funds at the top of the site, or alternatively by calling our customer service department. You do not have to leave funds in your account for your account to remain open. 

7. Wagers: for any wagers that need to be placed over the telephone phone with our Customer Service Department please:
   1. State your username, full name and the first line of your address clearly.
   2. Give your bet instructions clearly.
   3. Listen to our telephonists who will repeat your instructions during the telephone call. It is your responsibility to ensure that they have interpreted your instructions correctly. You may request a complete 'readback if you wish. The bet will be settled on our operators read back, irrespective of what is dictated. 
8. There can be occasions when telephone bets can be disconnected. In these circumstances the bet will not be placed if the disconnection occurred before our operator completed a read back or while our operator was obtaining authorisation from our trading room. If the call is lost awaiting bank authorisation, then the bet will stand if the bank authorisation was successful. If you have any doubt that the call was disconnected before the bet had been authorised, then you should call back straight away to find out whether the bet was placed or not.
9. It is a requirement of holding an account with us that you inform us of any changes in your personal details as soon as possible. You can update your own details via our website.
10. It is advisable to inform us of any change in your payment card details, to save any delays when you next require a bet. It is your responsibility to ensure that we have your correct payment card details.
11. When opening an account you are requested to select your own username and password. You are requested to keep these details private as you will be responsible for all bets placed using your security details. If you forget your details or believe that they may have been compromised, then please contact our customer service department immediately so that we can issue you with new ones. In the event of your balance going into a negative figure. By registering with Sunderlands Online, you authorise us to debit your registered card with the necessary figure to return your balance to zero. 

Withdrawing Money From Your Account

14. Where the card issuers allow, all money will be paid back to the same card that the initial deposit was authorised from.
    In the case of large refunds we may ask to perform withdrawals via alternative methods.
15. In certain circumstances we may ask you to complete our authorisation procedure before any payment is made to you. In such instances we will require the following:
    1. A clear faxed copy of both sides of your credit card showing your signature.
    2. A clear faxed copy of your passport or driving license.
    3. Signed authorisation statements for each card deposit that has been made.
16. We reserve the right to only make payments to the named account holder.
17. If the value of a deposit is not payed through in full before a withdrawal is requested, then we reserve the right to make a charge to the customer account to cover all reasonable costs relating to both the deposit and withdrawal.

RULE 5: Dead Heats

1. 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.
2. 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.

RULE 6: Tattersalls Rule 4 

1. When a selection is withdrawn prior to the start of an event, remaining selections may be subject to a Rule 4. The following table lists the rate of deduction dependent on the price of the withdrawn selection. 

Price at time of withdrawal			Amount deducted from winnings
1/9	Or	Shorter	90p in the £
2/11	to	2/17	85p in the £
1/4	to	1/5	80p in the £
3/10	to	2/7	75p in the £
2/5	to	1/3	70p in the £
8/15	to	4/9	65p in the £
8/13	to	4/7	60p in the £
4/5	to	4/6	55p in the £
20/21	to	5/6	50p in the £
Evens	to	6/5	45p in the £
5/4	to	6/4	40p in the £
13/8	to	7/4	35p in the £
15/8	to	9/4	30p in the £
5/2	to	3/1	25p in the £
10/3	to	4/1	20p in the £
9/2	to	11/2	15p in the £
6/1	to	9/1	10p in the £
10/1	to	14/1	*we do not apply rule 4's of 5p in the £
Over 14/1 then no deduction In the event of more than one selection priced between 10/1 and 14/1 being withdrawn prior to the start of an event, remaining selections will be subject to the relevant Rule 4.

 

RULE 7: Settlement of Bets 

1. Bets are settled on the official result as declared immediately following the event subject to any other provision in our rules. Where a result is amended after the official result is declared, for example as a result of a successful appeal, the amendment will be ignored for settlement purposes.
2. 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.
3. All bets are settled strictly on their merits and no plea of precedence will be accepted.
4. We cannot guarantee to pay or correct any returns, if they have not been claimed within six months of the official result.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. In all cases of incorrect or incomplete instructions, the bet will be taken as win, unless each way is stated.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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. 

RULE 8: Ante-Post 

1. Ante-Post prices are those offered on:
   1. A Horse Race prior to the final declaration stage.
   2. A Greyhound race prior to the day of the race
      (Unless special conditions are advertised)
   3. Sporting events as advertised 4 or more days before the scheduled start of the match or competition.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Place only bets and forecast bets are not accepted Ante-post, unless advertised otherwise.
5. Bets are executed at the price ruling at the time of acceptance. We reserve the right to correct any obvious errors.
6. All Ante-post selections will be made void if:
   1. The race or event is abandoned.
   2. The race or event is officially declared void.
   3. The conditions or venue of the race or event are altered, after the bet is struck.
   4. The race is reopened or additional runners (other than known reserves) are added.
   5. 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).
7. 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.

RULE 9: Rigging

1. Where there is evidence of Price, Race, Match or Event rigging, we reserve the right to withhold payment, pending the outcome of any subsequent investigation and ultimately to declare bets on that event as void.
2. Where evidence of rigging exists or where there is evidence of a series of bets each containing the same selection(s), having been placed by or for the same individual or by a syndicate of individuals, we reserve the right to require claims for payment to be submitted in writing to our Customer Service Department.
3. In the event of an official enquiry in relation to suspicious betting activity surrounding an event, we reserve the right to disclose confidential information to the sports governing body or their representatives, on the condition that they consent to keeping such information confidential.

RULE 10: Related Contingencies 

1. 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 Chelsea to win the match and Chelsea to win at half time and full time, would be settled as 2 x £10 singles.
2. 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. Roddick to win his semi final at 10/11 and Roddick to win the tournament outright at 5/2 would be settled as Roddick for the semi final at 10/11 and the price for Roddick to win the final at the odds after the completion of the semi final.
3. If when placing a multiple bet online, your betslip 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.
4. Special related prices may be available on some events. These will be displayed on our website.

RULE 11: Betting In Running

1. We bet In Running on a selection of live events. Whilst we endeavour to ensure that the odds displayed are current, the nature of live betting means that, on occasions, these will differ from those available at the time you place the bet. The odds confirmed to you at the time of bet acceptance will determine settlement.
2. When placing a bet in running, you will be given your transactional confirmation as normal. Whatever happens In Running after this point will not affect the fact that your bet has been accepted. For debit card account bets you may be told, 'Your bet is on, subject to bank card authorisation'. Again, whatever happens In Running after this point will not affect the fact that your bet has been accepted on the condition that we obtain authorisation for the transaction.
3. Please note that bets are not accepted in running 3 minutes before a goal due to satellite delay. 

RULES FOR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS 

RULE 12: General Sports 

Betting Rules

1. In the case of abandoned matches, or matches where the original scheduled amount of play is changed, (for example, a reduction in the number of overs in a cricket match) except where specifically stated otherwise, bets will be settled on the current result if further play could not affect that result. For example if a football match has been abandoned but the number of corners has already exceeded the maximum number specified, then further play could not affect that result.
2. Las Vegas rules, regulations, pay offs and wager types will apply to all American sports, unless specifically stated otherwise in our rules for each individual American sport.
3. Any multiple bet reduced by a void, abandoned or postponed match will stand for the remaining selections, irrespective of the minimum number of selections required.
4. Place terms on sports betting are those that were relevant at the time that the bet was placed. If you place an each-way bet and you are uncertain as to the current place terms you should contact the customer services department. Place terms on Horse and greyhound racing, with the exception of ante post are those that were relevant at the start of the race.
5. In the event that the number of scheduled sets/legs to be played is changed (For example a match that was originally scheduled to be played over five sets being reduced to three), then match bets will stand but set betting will be made void.
6. Unless specifically stated otherwise in our rules for each individual sport, bets on any 2 runner market that ends in a tie or draw, or exactly the number of points quoted, where no price was offered for that eventuality, will be made void and stakes returned. Dead heat rules will apply for bets placed on markets with 3 or more runners unless stated otherwise.
7. With the exception of Antepost markets, unless specifically stated otherwise in our rules for individual sports, bets on abandoned or postponed matches or races, will be made void unless rescheduled for the next day. Bets on postponed events or tournaments, such as a bet on a golfer or tennis player to win a tournament will stand for one full week from the original scheduled start date, after which time they will be made void. Bets on Antepost markets will stand until the event is completed or officially cancelled.
8. Set, Frame and Leg Markets: The full number of sets/frames/legs required to win the match must be achieved. If circumstances, for whatever reason, prevail so the match is awarded to a contestant before this is achieved, then set/frame and leg betting on that match will be made void.
9. Handicaps. The handicap is added to the team after the final result.
10. In the event of a change of opponent from the one advertised, then all bets are void.
11. Unless stated otherwise, if a match changes to a neutral or alternate venue all bets on that match placed for the previous venue will be void. If we issue new prices for the game being played at the neutral ground, then it is the backers responsibility to be aware of this.
12. We reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet and to make ambiguous bets void.
13. We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a market at any time without notice.
14. In running match betting. If a match is not completed all bets will be void unless further play could not effect the result. 

RULE 13: American Football 

Maximum Payout £100,000
 

1. Overtime counts in ALL markets without exception.
2. 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.
3. For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in at least one down for bets to have action.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Bets on first touchdown scorer are all in, running or not.
7. For match-half and quarter betting, the entire match half or quarter must complete in full for bets to have action.
8. 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.
9. 1st Offensive Play - If the quarterback is sacked on the 1st Offensive play of the game this is deemed to be a passing play. 

RULE 14: Athletics 

Maximum Payout £25,000
 

1. Race and Outright betting. Unless stated otherwise, these markets include others on request.
2. In the event of a disqualification, the medals ceremony will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine settlement of bets. In the absence of a medals ceremony bets will be settled on the official I.A.A.F. result (or similar governing body) immediately following the race.
3. Group Betting. In limited group betting in the event of any non-runner within that group all bets will be void. 

RULE 15: Baseball 

Maximum Payout £100,000

1. Extra innings if played will count in ALL markets without exception.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Side and Prop Betting: If a game is "called" or suspended, winners and losers for betting are official after at 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.
5. 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.
6. For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in the game for bets to have action.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Innings Runs betting: The full inning must be completed for bets to stand unless further play could not affect the result.

RULE 16: Basketball

Maximum Payout £100,000

1. Overtime counts in ALL markets without exception.
2. 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.
3. For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete in the game for bets to have action.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Winning margins betting is from scratch.
7. For match-half and quarter betting, the entire match half or quarter must complete in full for bets to have action.
8. 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. 

RULE 17: Bowls 

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. Outright betting: All in compete or not.
2. In the event of a match being awarded to a player before the full number of sets being played, then match bets will stand on the official winner, so long as one end has been completed.
3. Set/Handicap/Special Betting: The full number of sets required to win the match must be achieved. If circumstances, for whatever reason prevail, so that the match is awarded to a contestant before this is achieved, the set/handicap/special bets on the match will be void, unless further play could not affect the result. 

RULE 18: Boxing

 

Maximum Payout £50,000

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. A knockout includes a technical knockout and a disqualification.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Bets will be settled on the official result immediately following the fight. Announcements or enquiries after this result will not affect settlement. 

RULE 20: Cricket 

Maximum Payout £100,000

Limited Overs Matches

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Top Batsman/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.
4. Runs and wicket Markets within an innings or match: Unless stated otherwise, at least 90% of the full number of scheduled overs 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.
5. Runs/wicket markets in a specified number of overs: For example, 1st 15 overs. The full number of specified overs 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 overs will not affect the settlement of this market.
6. Sixes/Extras markets: For bets to stand, both teams must bat for at least 90% of the scheduled number of overs at the time the bet was struck, unless each innings reaches its natural conclusion.
7. 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.
8. 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 CountyChampionship Matches

9. 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.
10. 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.
11. All bets relating to an innings will be void if fewer than 50 overs are completed due to external factors e.g. bad weather. If the natural length of the innings is less than 50 overs then bets will stand.
12. 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 overs must be bowled for session runs to stand.
13. Unless stated otherwise, bets referring to batsman or bowlers markets are for the first innings only. 

Series, Competition and Tournament Betting

14. Competition/Tournament Outright: Bets will be settled on the official competition rules, i.e. the team to lift the trophy.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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

 

20. 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.
21. 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.
22. Top Batsman/Bowler Match Bets: Any player not named in the starting XI will be deemed a N/R and the market voided.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. An innings is deemed to have reached its natural conclusion if the team is all out, has declared, or has won the match.
28. 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. 

RULE 21: Cycling

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. Individual Stage and Outright Betting: All in compete or not.
2. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh in'.
3. In selected limited group betting. In the event of a non-runner all bets within that group are void.

RULE 22: Darts 

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. Outright betting: All in compete or not.
2. Set/Leg/Handicap/Special Betting: The full number of sets/legs required to win the match must be achieved. If circumstances, for whatever reason prevail, so that the match is awarded to a contestant before this is achieved, the set/leg/handicap/special bets on the match will be void, unless further play could not affect the result.
3. Match Betting: As long as at least one leg has been completed all match bets will stand on the official result.

RULE 23: Football 

Maximum Payout £200,000
 

Settlement of Bets

1. Unless otherwise stated, all markets on football matches will be for 90 Minutes scheduled play, including any added injury or stoppage 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.
2. Match Prices: Singles and upwards are accepted on all matches. Trebles and upwards will be accepted on selected leagues.
3. Where outright prices are offered for a match, it will signify the price for a team to progress to the next round of the competition or to lift the trophy and will include any extra time and penalty shoot outs. Where both match prices and outright prices are offered on a match, it will be assumed that bets will be for match prices, unless to win outright or a qualifying price are specifically asked for.
4. Bets will be accepted up to '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 goals had been scored at the time the bet was placed. 

Goal Scorer Markets

5. Goalscorer Disputes: In the event of a dispute over who scored a goal, settlement will be based on the result given by the Press Association immediately following the end of the match. Subsequent enquiries will not be considered for settlement purposes. If the P.A. do not produce statistics for a match played outside the UK, the result will be taken from the consensus of the national newspapers of the relevant country as printed the following day.
6. First/Last Goalscorer: A price will be offered for "No Goalscorer" in the match. Own goals do not count and in the event of the first goal being an own goal, the next goalscorer will be deemed the first goalscorer. Players taking no part in the match will be void. For first goalscorer, players taking no part in the match before the first goal is scored will be void. Every effort is made to quote all players for a team, however, if the first/last goal is scored by a player not quoted in the original list, that player will still count as the winner. For last goalscorer bets, any player taking part in the match will be deemed a runner whether on the pitch at the time of the last goal or not.
7. Anytime Goalscorer: This bet involves predicting whether a particular player or specified team will score a goal 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. Own goals do not count. Multiple bets involving anytime scorers in the same match are accepted. For any time scorer bets, any player taking part in the match will be deemed a runner.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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)

12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. "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.
23. Team to score next Goal: Own goals count and the winner will be the team accredited with the goal. 

Asian Handicaps (Where offered)

24. 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 teams 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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:

Chelsea 0 : 1/4 Aston Villa
If you place a £100 bet on Aston Villa + 1/4 you actually have two bets split as follows, £50 Aston Villa + 0 goal and £50 Aston Villa + 1/2 goal.
If the match finishes as a 0-0 draw, then after applying the handicap the scores would be as follows;
Aston Villa plus zero would result in Chelsea 0 - 0 Aston Villa - your £50 part of the bet on Aston Villa minus plus zero would be a push and the stake returned to you.
Aston Villa plus a half a goal would result in Chelsea 0 - 0.5 Aston Villa - your £50 part of the bet on Aston Villa plus a half goal would be a winner.

 

Divisional and Long Term Bets

28. Divisional Betting: The finishing position of teams at the end of the scheduled season will determine placings, this includes points 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. Season Group Bets: The final league positions will determine the winners of all season group bets. Multiple bets are permitted.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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

35. 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.

RULE 24: Gaelic Games

 

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. Where odds for an outright tournament win, as well as 60/70 minutes play (depending on competition type) are displayed in Finals etc. unless "to lift trophy or competition" or a qualifying price has been laid, or requested, all bets are settled on 60/70 minutes play.
2. 60/70 minutes play will include any added injury or stoppage time, but not extra time.
3. 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.
4. Outright / Championship Betting: All in compete or not.
5. Winning Margin Betting is from scratch.
6. Total Score: A goal counts as three points.
7. Bets will be accepted up to the actual throw in time. If a bet is inadvertently accepted which includes a match after its throw in time, the match will be treated as a non-runner. However, such bets will stand if accepted up to 5 minutes after throw in time, provided that no points had been scored at the time the bet was placed.
8. All speciality bets have individual rules, which will be displayed on the internet.
9. Abandoned or postponed matches will be void with the exceptions of any betting propositions where the result could not be affected by further play.

RULE 25: Golf

Maximum payout £100,000

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Finishing Position Markets: Where the official finishing position is tied, for example 4 players sharing 10th place, the finishing position for settlement purposes will be 10th place. 

RULE 26: Greyhound Racing 

In the UK and Ireland

Maximum Payout See Rule 3 Limits

1. All our general rules apply to both horse and greyhound racing equally, except where they are superseded by the following rules, which are specifically applicable to greyhound racing.
2. Bets on named greyhounds which do not run will be made void but if the trap number only is selected then the reserve will be substituted.
3. Bets are accepted win or each way at starting price; show price or early price if available.
4. Place only bets are not accepted and if taken in error will be void.
5. Place terms: In races of 5-7 runners we pay 1/4 odds 1st and 2nd places. In races of 8 runners, we pay 1/5 odds 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
6. Where races have less than 5 runners, the place money goes all on to win.
7. All bets on unnamed greyhound favourites or trap numbers, must state the correct time and meeting, however, where the meeting is omitted, but the collective race times can only apply to one particular meeting, then the bets will stand for that meeting. If the time applies to more than one main meeting stakes will be equally proportioned for settlement purposes.
8. Greyhound bets on unnamed second favourites are not accepted and if taken in error will be made void.
9. Trap Challenges: Available at selected meetings as advertised. Bets stand irrespective of any non-runners. In the event of one race being declared void or abandoned all bets will stand. In the event of two or more races being void or abandoned, then all bets will be made void, unless further results could not affect the outcome. If any race(s) result is a dead heat between two runners, then half a point will be awarded to each dead heated trap numbers.
10. If a greyhound is withdrawn from a race, bets placed prior to the withdrawal at Early or Show prices will be settled at S.P.
11. For telephone transactions, where the meeting is nominated, but the incorrect time stated falls within 5 minutes of a race, e.g. 9.48 Walthamstow, a selection timed 9.45 Walthamstow will stand. In all other cases the selection will be void, e.g. 9.42 Walthamstow would be void.
12. We do not accept bets on greyhound racing in the UK or Ireland at Tote odds. Any such bets accepted in error will be settled at the starting price equivalent. 

RULE 27: Horse Racing 

Maximum payout see Rule 3 Limits

General Horse Racing Rules

1. Subject to these rules, bets are accepted for race meetings held under the Jockey Club or their equivalent bodies abroad, where we make such races available to bet on via our call centre or Internet site.
2. Should there be any doubt as to whether a bet refers to horse or greyhound racing, horse racing will be given precedence.
3. The advertised times of races, runners, riders and results as published in the Racing Post, will govern settlement, palpable errors and omissions being allowed.
4. If a selection is correctly named, then bets will stand on that selection no matter if an incorrect meeting, time or price is appended. When a selection is identified by race time and number, that number will also take precedence over any price taken. 

Numbered Selections (Telephone bets specific)

5. On an untimed bet, where numbered selections are concerned, the bet will stand on the next race due off where that number occurs.
6. Where an unnamed selection is timed, but no meeting stated, and two or more races with full service share the same advertised off time, the stake will be divided equally among them.
7. Where multiple bets are concerned and the client has made it clear that only one meeting is intended, the bet will be settled for that meeting, even if other race times coincide. E.g. a Yankee 2.00 2.35 3.05 and 3.40. All times applicable to Cheltenham, although there might be a 2.00 or 3.40 race at another meeting, the intention is clearly for all races at Cheltenham.
8. Where a meeting is given and a time, but no selection, the bet will be deemed void.

Double Engagements

9. 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 treated as a non-runner.
10. Should the client not state a time or states an incorrect time, so long as an 'if absent' request is not stated, the bet will be settled on the first race the selection runs in, on that day.
11. If two selections, one of which is doubly engaged, are included in an accumulator of multiple bets, but run in the same race, then the selection which is doubly engaged will be automatically timed for the race in which the entries do not clash.

Conditional Bets

12. We do not accept conditional bets via the internet.

Forecasts Bets

13. Subject to the following rules, forecasts are accepted in singles and doubles only. Accumulators are not accepted.
14. Forecasts are available in races of three or more runners and will be settled in accordance with the requested forecast dividend.
15. Forecasts, inadvertently accepted in races with only two runners, will be settled as a win single on the selection nominated to finish first.
16. Should one runner finish alone, forecasts in which it is nominated as the winner are settled on the declared dividend unless none is given in which case forecasts will be settled as a single at Starting Price (SP).
17. Where a forecast is selected and no forecast dividend is returned, bets will be settled in accordance with the N.S.L. starting price forecast chart.
18. If a forecast contains two selections that are in different races, then the bet will be settled as a win double.
19. Should a non runner be selected in a forecast or combination of forecasts that include the non runner then that bet will be void.
20. For telephone bets, if a client asks for a forecast single and gives only one selection, it will be settled as a win single. If a reversed forecast is requested and only one selection is given, it will be settled as an each-way single.
21. Instructions for a selection 'with the field' or a selection 'against the field', means, in both cases, that the selection is required to win. Instructions for 'the field with' or 'the field against' means, in both cases, that the selection is required to come second.
22. Unnamed favourites are not accepted in forecast betting.
23. Where a permutation is used, which could apply either to a forecast or a tricast and neither is specified, the bet will be settled on a forecast. 

Tricasts

24. A tricast is a bet where selections must finish first, second and third in the correct order, in races where a computer dividend is declared. They are accepted as singles only.
25. Tricast bets accepted for races where no tricast dividend is declared will be settled as a forecast, with the third selection ignored.
26. Where the name and number of a selection has been given and they do not correspond, the name will take precedence for settling purposes.
27. Should a tricast contain a non-runner, the total stake will be invested on a straight forecast on the remaining selections in the order written. In the case of a full cover combination, the total stake will be divided equally as a reversed forecast on the remaining selections.
28. Should there be two non-runners, the tricast will be settled as a win single on the remaining selection. For the purposes of settling, a permutation is considered as a series of straight tricasts.

Jockeys mounts and trainers selection

29. These are not accepted on our website.

Walkovers

30. These count as races, but any horse so involved, will be treated as a non-runner.

Postponements

31. If a race is postponed to another day, with the exception of ante-post bets, all selections will be made void, unless announced otherwise for exceptional cases such as the Grand National. If races are set back in time because of weather conditions, the settling of all bets for the meeting will be governed by the original advertised race times.

Jockey Challenge

32. A fixed odds bet is available on Jockeys to score the most points. The result of the jockey challenge is based on the jockeys actual rides. If any jockey does not ride in at least one race all bets will be void. Void races do not affect the jockey challenge unless it means that a jockey fails to ride at least in one race. 

In the event of a jockey being involved in a dead heat, then the number of points for each placing will be added together and divided by the number of selections involved in the dead heat.
A walkover counts as a winning ride. Jockey challenge bets cannot be placed in multiple bets with favourites or threesome markets from the same meeting. If accepted in error related bet rules will apply.

Points are scored as follows:
1st 25 Points
2nd 10 Points
3rd 5 Points

Horse Race Match Bets (where quoted)

33. Horses match bets may take the form of a head to head match, or a selected group such as a threesome. The winner is the selection that obtains the best finishing position. If all horses fail to complete the course the selection that has completed most of the course is deemed the winner. If selections fall or refuse at the same fence in National Hunt races dead heat rules apply. Dead heat rules apply with regard to finishing positions. 

Horse Racing in the UK, Ireland and South Africa
Place Terms for Each Way Bets

34. SP place only bets are not accepted (with the exception of certain speciality bets). Where place only bets, or bets where the place part is in excess of the win, have been accepted in error, the difference will be void. 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.
35. The place terms of each way bets at SP or board prices, will be settled as follows: 

2-4 Runners all on to win
5-7 Runners 1/4 1st, 2nd
8 or more Runners 1/5 1st, 2nd, 3rd

 

Handicaps

12 or more Runners 1/4 1st, 2nd, 3rd
16 or more Runners 1/4 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

36. For bets other than Antepost, the number of placed runners, as determined in our place betting rules, will be governed by the number of runners coming under starters orders and not by the number of runners, when the price is laid. 

Settlement of Bets

37. In the event of no starting price being returned from horse race winners, then the last industry price given will be used for settlement purposes. In the event that no industry price was used then the tote return will be used for settling purposes and vice-versa. If neither price is declared bets will be void.

Favourites and Numbered Selections

38. The favourite is the horse quoted at the shortest odds in the official starting price, the second favourite is the horse quoted at the next shortest price. If two horses are quoted at the shortest SP, then they will be joint first and second favourites.
39. Bets on 1st or 2nd favourite are accepted win only at starting price. Each way bets on unnamed 1st or 2nd favourites are not accepted and if taken in error, the place part will be settled as a win stake. Early prices or board prices cannot be taken on unnamed favourites.
40. If a client has backed an unnamed favourite and two or more co favourites are returned, the stake will be divided equally among them and paid at full odds.
41. If a favourite is withdrawn, not under starters orders and no new market is formed, that favourite will be treated as a non runner unless in placepots where your selection will revert to the next shortest priced selection, and the lowest race card number in the event of two or more equally priced selections.
42. In single bets, any un-timed favourite will be deemed to be for the next race due off, which is receiving full coverage, from the time the bet was placed. If a meeting is stated, but no time given, the bet will stand on the next race at that meeting.

Withdrawals

43. When a horse is withdrawn, before coming under starters orders, or is deemed by the starter to have taken no part in the race, stakes will be refunded on that selection.

Board/Show/SP prices

44. When a horse has been withdrawn then the remaining bets will be subject to Tattersalls Rule 4, incurring deductions according to the price of the non-runner at the time of withdrawal. However, should a new market be formed before the 'off' of a race, then only bets with a price taken prior to the time of withdrawal will be affected.

Early Prices

45. The same applies for early prices with the exception that the value of the Rule 4 will be decided by the price of the withdrawn selection at the time that the bet was placed.

Bets at UK Tote Prices

46. Bets at UK Tote Prices are not accepted either on the telephone or online.

Restarted Races

47. In the event of a false start etc. resulting in a race being re-run, 'Under starters Orders' is negated and stakes will be refunded on horses not taking part in the re-run, with returns on the remaining runners subject to Tattersalls Rule 4. The number of runners taking part in the re-run governs place terms.

Information and rules for Racing In Other Countries

48. In races where an industry SP is made available, all bets will be settled at these prices, unless otherwise requested. In instances where no industry SP is made available, bets will be settled at Pari-Mutuel/Tote returns.
49. Win and Each-way for foreign pools: Horses in the same ownership are generally coupled on the win pool only. In certain countries, e.g. / USA and Belgium, horses are coupled for all pools. The place part of each way bets will be settled in accordance to the returned place dividends. Bets will be settled in accordance to the rules in place at each track.
50. It must be noted that in the USA, two place pools are in operation, namely the "place 1-2 pool" for 1st and second only and the "show 1-2-3 pool" for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

It is your responsibility to specify which dividend you require when placing your each way bet. If no dividend is specified by you, then we will default your bet to the show 1-2-3 dividend. If no show dividend is declared by the race track, then your each way bet will be defaulted to the place 1-2 dividend. Any selections finishing third in this circumstance will be made losers. Coupled horses are treated as one runner for win, place and show dividends.

51. Place only bets are not accepted and, if taken in error will be void.
52. Forecasts: Straight and Reverse Forecasts,  are accepted, depending on the type of forecast in operation.
53. In countries where bookmakers operate and an official SP is returned, bets are accepted in accordance with our general rules and we will advertise any additional rules, applicable to the country concerned.
54. Unnamed favourites are not accepted in races abroad, unless an official SP is returned. Any bets taken in error, will be void.

RULE 28: Ice Hockey

 

Maximum Payout £100,000

1. For the following event markets the individually specified rules apply.
   3-Way: The score at the end of regular time is official.
   2-Way: The score including overtime and penalty shots is official.
   Over/Under: The score at the end of regular time is official.
   2-Way Handicap: The score including overtime and penalty shots is official

2. For the market "total 3rd period goals". The 3rd period only will count. OT and Shootouts will not be included.
3. 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.
4. The full 60 minutes play must be played for bets to have action.
5. Periods must be played to completion for bets on period markets to stand.
6. For player match up bets, all the quoted players must compete at some stage of the game for bets to have action.
7. 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.
8. Grand Salami - This is a bet on the number of goals to be scored in a specified number of the days matches. For bets to have action, all games must complete in full, otherwise bets will be made void.
9. Cup Games: For outright betting only, shoot-outs count.
10. For future's betting, we may offer, Divisional, Conference and Stanley Cup Outright markets, which will be advertised as such. It is the clients responsibility to be aware of which market they have placed a bet on.

RULE 29: Motor Racing

 

Maximum Payout £100,000

General Motor Racing Rules

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Match Bets: Bets are settled on the driver who finishes in the best position. Both drivers must start the race but need not complete the race for bets to stand. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Fastest Lap: Bets settled on the driver who is officially declared to have completed the fastest lap of the race.
7. 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.
8. 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

9. All results for Formula One bets are governed by the FIA's official classification at the time of the podium presentation.
10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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

16. Riders in place for the start of the warm up lap for race 1 are deemed as runners for race.
17. Any riders withdrawing from race 2 after race 1 will be deemed losers for settlement of race 2.

RULE 30: Numbers Betting 

Maximum payout- £20,000

1. Bets are accepted up to the official starting time. If we are not satisfied that a bet has been placed prior to the start time it will stand for the next such event.
2. If for any reason any draw or event does not take place, bets will stand for the next such draw or event unless cancelled by mutual consent.
3. Unless clearly specified, numbers bets will always be settled on the next such draw or event to take place. Where more than one draw or event is selected, bets will be settled on the next such consecutive draws or events to take place. If a specified draw has already taken place that day, then the bet will be settled on the next draw to take place.

RULE 31: Rugby

Maximum Payout £100,000

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Winning margin betting is from scratch.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. All speciality bets have individual rules, which will be displayed on the internet.
9. Divisional and Title Betting: The finishing position of teams at the end of the scheduled season will determine places, this includes points 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.

RULE 32: Skiing

 

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. Outright betting: All in compete or not.
2. Should an event be postponed, bets will stand only if the event takes place at the same venue within a seven-day period, otherwise bets will be made void.

However, in the case of World Championship and Olympics, bets will stand on that particular discipline irrespective of whether the time and date of the event are rescheduled. If the event is abandoned and does not take place, bets will be made void.

3. For outright markets dead heat rules may apply.
4. Bets are settled on the official results as published by the International Ski Federation. However, in the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the 'weigh-in' and determine the settlement of bets.
5. If a meeting has two identical races taking place on separate days and the first race is cancelled, then bets struck on the first event will be settled on the results of the second race.
6. In head to head betting, both competitors must start or bets will be made void. Should a competitor start and withdraw, bets struck on this competitor will be deemed losers.

RULE 33: Snooker & Pool

Maximum Payout £100,000

 

1. Outright betting: All in compete or not.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

RULE 34: Speciality Markets

Maximum Payout £25,000

1. We will cover a wide variety of special events ranging from Christmas specials to entertainment, political, and other non-sporting events. Rules for each individual market will be displayed on our web site and text services.

RULE 35: Tennis

 

Maximum Payout £50,000

1. Outright betting: All in compete or not.
2. Match Betting: Bets settled on the official result. All bets are void if the first set of a match has not been completed.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. In the event of any of the following circumstances all bets will stand:
   1. A change of venue.
   2. A change from indoor to outdoor court or vice versa, so long as the playing surface has not changed.
8. 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.