THE RULES
The terms, conditions, rules, limits and regulations (“Information”) compiled in this document are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of any person seeking to rely on this Information to determine the current information has been updated by visiting our website at www.sportingbet.com.au or by contacting Sportingbet on 1800 007 238.
1. General
2-4. Client Responsibilty
5-7. Client Identification Requirements
8-25. Sportingbet’s Reserved Rights
26-38. Terms UNDER WHICH WAGERS ARE ACCEPTED
39. BONUS Bets and promotions
40. Dispute Resolution
41-47. Settlement TERMS
48-57. Results
58-63. Horse Racing
64-124. Sportingbet Wager Type Rules
125-127. Jockey Challenge
128-134. Favourites challenge
135. RACING SPECIALS
136. gREYHOUND BOX NUMBER CHALLENGE
137-148. Australian Rules Football
149-151 Athletics
152-161. Baseball
162-170. Basketball
171-177. Boxing & MARTIAL ARTS
178-184. Cricket
185-187. CYCLING
188-191. Golf
192-195. handball
196-202. American Football
203-210. Ice Hockey
211-215. field hockey
216-222. Motor Racing
223-228. netball
229-241. Rugby League
242-254. Rugby Union
255-264. Soccer
265-277. Tennis
278-280. SWIMMING
281-285. Surfing
286-287. volleyball
288-290. water polo
291-293. yachting & sailing
294-297. Darts
298. Elections
299 – 312. superstars
General
1.
"Sportingbet", “we”, “us” and “our”, are references to Sportingbet Australia, the trading name of Sportingbet Australia Pty Limited A.C.N. 092 468 883 - a company registered in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cwlth). Sportingbet is licensed by the Northern Territory (“N.T.”) Government to accept wagers by telephone and the Internet on a global basis by the N.T. Government in the Commonwealth of Australia.
2.
A "Client" is a person who is 18 years or older who has either a Sportingbet Member Account or a Sportingbet Betting Account. Clients are responsible for ensuring that their records especially address, telephone number and payment/bank details are kept up-to-date. In the event that a Client has not kept their records up to date, Sportingbet reserves the right to suspend the Account.
Clients with Sportingbet Member Accounts will have access to enter Sportingbet competitions and are entitled to receive Sportingbet promotional material. Sportingbet Member Account holders do not have any entitlement to place wagers with Sportingbet. Sportingbet Member Account holders who wish to place wagers with Sportingbet are required to open a Sportingbet Betting Account. To open a Sportingbet Betting Account , persons must either go through the funding process and deposit money with Sportingbet, or be granted a Sportingbet Facility in accordance with these Rules.
The Client agrees that by registering a Sportingbet Member Account or Sportingbet Betting Account that their details, including their email address/mobile number/mailing address, may be used to keep them informed about our future [products / services / events].
If you want to change your contact mechanism (specify direct mail, telephone or email), or opt out of any communications from Sportingbet, you can do so by amending your details on the Sportingbet website here: https://www.sportingbet.com.au/Accounts.aspx?s=accountdetails. Alternatively, contact Customer Service on 1800 007 238.
It is the Client's responsibility to ensure that they keep their user name and security details confidential. If a Client suspects that their details may no longer be confidential, they should notify Sportingbet immediately, whereupon new details may be given.
Upon notification of the new details, Sportingbet reserves the right to invalidate any future transactions which utilise the previous details.
4.
Clients will be responsible for all wagers in which their user name and security details are used for any activity on their Sportingbet Betting Account, unless they have notified Sportingbet in accordance with Rule 3 above.
Subject to Rule 34, any bet (wager) made by telephone or via the Internet where the user name and security details have been used will be regarded by Sportingbet as being valid and may not be changed, cancelled or modified.
Client Identification Requirements and Consequences
5.
In line with all Australian Financial Institutions under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cwlth), all Sportingbet Betting Account holders are required to provide Sportingbet with adequate identification for the purposes of complying with the Act. The provisions of the Act provide for Australian Government standards of identification for proof of name, age and residential address. This is the same process required when opening an Australian bank account.
Upon registering with Sportingbet all Clients consent to have their Identification Details, as provided to Sportingbet, passed to organisations for the purposes of Sportingbet verifying their Identification Details in compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cwlth).
“Identification Details” (ID) means your Name, Address and Date of Birth, as provided to Sportingbet upon registration.
After registering with Sportingbet, Sportingbet will automatically and on behalf of the Client, supply the Client’s Identification Details to a third-party organisation for the purpose of ID verification. If this process is unsuccessful, Sportingbet offers Clients three methods of complying with the government regulations. We recommend Option 1.
OPTION 1: ONLINE VERIFICATION – AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ONLY
Our online identity verification system is for Australian Clients’ use only. Go to the My Account section of the Sportingbet website and click on Not Verified. To make the process easier, we recommend that you have with you any two of the following pieces of information:
i. Your Tax File Number;
ii. Your Medicare Card;
iii. Your Australian Passport.
Please note that Sportingbet does not have access to this information as it is collected by a government authorised body for the purposes of complying with Australian Government legislation. In agreeing to use our online verification, all Clients consent to have their name, date of birth and/or recorded address passed to the government agencies selected for the purposes of their identification verification.
OPTION 2: VERIFICATION USING AUSTRALIA POST
You can submit your 100 points of verification at your local Australia Post Office:
i. Please print the Australia Post 100 Point Check Form located at http://www.sportingbet.com.au/content/SBA100PointCheck.pdf.
i. Read the form carefully, complete it and take the original and the copies of information requested on the form to any Australia Post Office.
OPTION 3: VERIFICATION USING CERTIFIED DOCUMENT COPIES
We require a certified true copy of either:
i.
A current driver’s licence showing current address, photo and date
of birth
OR
A passport and a Utility provider’s statement or invoice, which has been issued within the preceding three months (showing your current name and address).
ii. Clear legible copies should be made of the original documents.
iii. Clients should print their name and PIN on the copies of the original documents and sign the documents in front of the Certifier.
iv. The Certifier should then state "I certify that this copy is a true copy of the original document that I have sighted”.
v.
The Certifier should sign and date the documents and include their:
- Full Name
- Address
- Work telephone and mobile number
- Capacity of Certification
vi.
The
documents should then be posted (not faxed) to the address below:
Sportingbet Australia
PO Box 700
Parap
NT 0804
Australia.
For a list of who can certify the documents ("Certifiers") go to: http://www.sportingbet.com.au/Default.aspx#&&s=Info-Identification-CertifiedDocuments-CertifiedDocuments3.
Sportingbet reserves the right to ask for additional information to be supplied if the copies are illegible/unclear, or if we need further information in compliance with government legislation.
Failure to provide verification of your identity will result in closure or suspension of your Sportingbet Betting Account. Clients who hold a Sportingbet Member Account are not required to verify or identify themselves in accordance with this clause; however, they are bound by the rules of individual competitions and, as such, may be required to provide identification at some stage.
6.
If a Client's identification is not received by Sportingbet within 90 days of activation, the Sportingbet Betting Account will be suspended and any balance in the Sportingbet Betting Account will remain frozen and will be treated in accordance with the Companies (Unclaimed Assets and Moneys) Act (N.T.).
7.
Under the terms of our N.T. Licence, if a Sportingbet Betting Account is suspended under Rule 6, all bets will stand. For information on the type of identification that is accepted by Sportingbet and how to get this information to us, please visit
http://www.sportingbet.com.au/Default.aspx#&&s=Info-Identification
Sportingbet’s Reserved Rights
8.
Sportingbet reserves the right (at any time), to refuse any wager or part of a wager without giving a reason, if any one or more of the following occur:
(a) the Client is less than 18 years of age;
(b) the Client is betting on behalf of a person who is less than 18 years of age; and/or
(c) the Client is in breach of these Rules.
9.
Sportingbet cares strongly for its public reputation and does not permit persons under the age of 18 years to hold a Sportingbet Betting Account or a Sportingbet Member Account. If your children have access to the computer you are using to log into Sportingbet's Internet service, we recommend the installation of a child protection software package (e.g. Cyber Patrol, Net Nanny).
10.
In addition, Sportingbet reserves the right to close a Client’s Sportingbet Betting Account and refund the balance of their account without further explanation. In this event, outstanding wagers will be honoured, unless the Sportingbet Betting Account has been used for any fraudulent transaction or purpose where outstanding wagers will be void.
11.
Sportingbet reserves the right to change, amend or add to these Rules and Sportingbet's Privacy Policy as it sees fit without providing further notice other than posting the current Rules or Privacy Policy on the Sportingbet website (www.sportingbet.com.au). It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure thatthey keep up-to-date with the current Rules of Betting.
12.
Where a Client has opened a Sportingbet Betting Account with Sportingbet after 1 September 2006, Sportingbet reserves the right to provide Australian governing sporting bodies, upon their request, with:
(a) records or documents in the possession or control of Sportingbet (excluding bank account details, credit card details and government identifiers) relating to betting transactions of the Client; and
(b) the names, contact details and similar identifying information in the possession or control of Sportingbet relating to Clients who have entered into betting transactions after 1 September 2006.
Such information will only be provided to assist in a legitimate inquiry conducted by the Australian governing sporting body to maintain the integrity of the sport.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Client consents to Sportingbet providing the above information to an Australian governing sporting body.
"Australian governing sporting bodies" means any organisations charged with the administration of Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, Greyhound Racing, NRL, AFL, Tennis, Golf, Rugby Union, Basketball and soccer throughout Australia.
A Client is deemed to have accepted these Rules and Sportingbet's Privacy Policy by opening a Sportingbet Betting Account or by placing a wager with Sportingbet via the telephone or via the Sportingbet website. Clients can view the Privacy Policy on the Sportingbet website at www.sportingbet.com.au/#&&s=Info-SiteUse-Privacy-PrivacyPolicy, or request this in writing.
13.
Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in these Rules, if Sportingbet publishes, posts or quotes any incorrect betting information for any sporting event, such as posting wrong dividends or lines, then regardless of the cause or source of such error:
(a) Such wagers will be void if the error is identified prior to the commencement of the event and notified by Sportingbet to the most recent telephone or facsimile contact number or email address supplied by a Client, whose wager on that event has been accepted or confirmed by Sportingbet. If the wager is part of a multiple bet, the wager will then be recalculated without the team/competitor which had the error; or
(b) The wager on the event shall stand if the error is identified only after the commencement of the event or for any other reason not notified to the Client's point of contact prior to commencement of the event. The only exception to this is where Sportingbet can demonstrate that the error was manifest or obvious, or that the Client otherwise should reasonably have been aware of the error when the wager was placed. If a Client has been paid winnings in error, Sportingbet shall be entitled to issue the Client with an invoice demanding repayment. In such circumstances, the invoice shall be evidence that the amount is due and payable.
14.
Notwithstanding anything in these Rules and for the avoidance of doubt, a Sportingbet Betting Account may go into debit as a result of the normal operation of the Account, notwithstanding that the Account has not been granted a Sportingbet Facility. If a Client Account does go into debit, the Client shall be responsible for repaying Sportingbet the debit balance and Sportingbet shall be entitled to issue the Client with an invoice demanding repayment. In such circumstances, the invoice shall be evidence that the amount is due and payable.
Sportingbet has made considerable efforts to ensure its sports betting business operates in a fair, prompt and accurate manner. Save to the extent permitted by law (and only to such an extent), Sportingbet excludes all warranties (express or implied) relating to its sports betting business and shall not have any liability for direct, indirect or consequential loss, damage, expense or injury suffered by any Client.
16.
Subject to Rule 15, Sportingbet's liability in respect of any claim or loss shall be limited in amount to the relevant wager placed by a Client.
17.
Sportingbet reserves the right to void any or all wagers made by any individual or group of people acting together in an attempt to defraud Sportingbet. This can include persons, relatives, organisations, bookmakers and their employees.
18.
All wagers are considered to be placed and received in the N.T. in the Commonwealth of Australia.
Sportingbet does not warrant or imply that participation in wagers complies with the legal requirements of any state or country other than the N.T.. Clients must satisfy themselves (and assume full responsibility) for the legality of:
(a) applying to Sportingbet for a Sportingbet Betting Account;
(b) remitting funds by credit card or other permitted means to a Sportingbet Betting Account;
(c) placement of wagers with Sportingbet; and
(d) receiving winnings from Sportingbet.
20.
A Client may only have one Sportingbet Betting Account, unless otherwise agreed to by Sportingbet. If a Client has additional Betting Accounts, then the Betting Account Balances of all associated Betting Accounts shall be transferred into the original Betting Account and:
(a) if, after the transfers, the original Betting Account has a debit balance, then Sportingbet shall be entitled to receive payment for the debit balance immediately; or
(b) if, after the transfers, there is a credit balance in the original Betting Account, the credit balance will be held by Sportingbet until such time as a determination has been made by Sportingbet as to whether or not there has been a breach of these Rules.
These Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the N.T. and each Client irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of theN.T. Courts in respect of any dispute or matter arising from these Rules.
21.
The regulatory authority is the N.T. Racing Commission, or such other authority authorized by the Laws of the N.T. for that purpose.
22.
If a Client receives a bonus that requires a deposit to be made to claim the bonus, both the deposit and the bonus must be wagered. Sportingbet reserves the right to remove the bonus and refund the remaining balance should a Client be in breach of these conditions.
23.
Sportingbet reserves the right to withhold funds from Clients who have not completed the identification process. Funds will be released as soon as this process has been completed.
24.
Sportingbet reserves the right to refuse any wager.
25.
Unless otherwise agreed at the time of striking a Futures Wager, Sportingbet reserves the right to cancel or void any Futures Wager if the Client does not settle the wager in accordance with the Settlement Terms contained in these Rules. A “Futures Wager” is a wager in which the event occurs after the Settlement Period in which the wager was struck.
Terms under which wagers are accepted
26.
Clients must be 18 years of age or older.
27.
(a) Except in the case of "In the Run" wagering, wagers will be accepted up to the advertised start time, actual start time, or such earlier time as dictated by Sportingbet.
(b) Except in the case of "In the Run" wagering, if a wager is inadvertently accepted in respect of an event after its start time, the wager shall be deemed to have been made invalidly and will be refunded to the Client. For the purpose of this clause, "inadvertently" means that Sportingbet had no knowledge that the event in question had started and the wager was accepted in good faith.
(c) "In the Run" means placing a wager on a Sportingbet-nominated market after an event has commenced and is in progress.
(d) In such cases, once an event has commenced, the event market will close and a new "in the run" market will commence.
(e) Sportingbet may take "In the Run" bets on Sportingbet-nominated events. In such circumstances, markets may be displayed on the website as "In the Run" and Sportingbet Betting Account holders can call our office to obtain markets. In compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cwlth) "in the run" wagers will not be accepted over the Internet and may only be accepted over the telephone.
28.
Clients should check their Account Balance each time they log on to their Betting Account or at the time they place their wager via the telephoneor via the internet. In the event of a query, it is the Client's responsibility to notify Sportingbet at the earliest opportunity and provide the Client's own record of transactions since the Betting Account Balance was last verified.
29.
When making a wager via the telephone it is the Client's responsibility to quote the correct user name and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Wagers, when made over the telephone by the Client, will be read back to the Client by the Sportingbet telephone operator. A wager is accepted when a Client either indicates agreement with a wager after it has been read back to the Client; or if the Client does not indicate any disagreement with the wager confirmation details, as read back to the Client and the call is terminated.
30.
When making a wager via the Internet, it is accepted once the Client submits the wager and a “betting reference number” is issued through the Sportingbet website.
Unless otherwise stated, Sportingbet may not accept any wager via the telephone made in relation to Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound Races where the wager is less than $50.
32.
Unless otherwise stated, subject to Rule 31, Sportingbet may not accept a wager via the telephone in relation to an approved sporting event where the wager is less than $20.
33.
The minimum wager via the Internet is $1.00 for all wagers, with the exception of Sportingbet Exotics which are $0.25.
34.
Sportingbet shall make a recording of all telephone calls with Clients including where Clients place a wager, lodge a dispute, or there is a discussion regarding any aspect of their account. The Client acknowledges this and agrees to such recordings being made and, where a dispute occurs which cannot be resolved by Sportingbet, the Client agrees that the relevant recordings and/or any records of a Client's transactions via the Internet may be made available to the regulatory authority to enable the dispute to be determined in accordance with these Rules.
Clients are unable to cancel or change a wager once the wager has been placed and the acceptance confirmed, unless the Client informs Sportingbet as soon as practicable after the wager was struck (but before the event has commenced) that the wager was made in error. In such circumstances the Client must demonstrate that the initial wager was made in error and the initial wager shall only be voided and replaced with another wager at the sole discretion of Sportingbet.
35.
All wager prices/lines are subject to variation and become fixed at the time a wager is accepted.
36.
Win/Place wagers placed on the Internet must be the same stake for the win and place portion.
37.
Unless otherwise agreed, the maximum amount that may be paid out on any win wager via the telephone (either single or multiple wagers) is $500,000. In addition, all multiple wagers are subject to a maximum win of 2,500 times the Client's wager.
38.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by Sportingbet, the maximum amount that may be paid out on any win wager via the Internet (either single or multiplewagers) is $50,000. This is regardless as to whether the wager is accepted via the Internet at the time of placing the wager. In addition, all multiple wagers are subject to a maximum win of 2,500 times the Client's wager.
BONUS Bets and promotions
39.
a) A "Join and Fund Bonus Bet Promotion" means a promotion whereby a new member is given a Bonus Bet as specified in the promotion when opening a new Sportingbet Betting Account as a result of depositing a minimum amount as specified in the promotion.
b) A "Join and Fund Deposit Bonus Promotion" means a promotion whereby a new member is given a Deposit Bonus as specified in the promotion when opening a new Sportingbet Betting Account as a result of depositing a minimum amount as specified in the promotion.
c) A “Reward Bonus Bet” means a Bonus Bet placed in a Sportingbet Betting Account as a result of the member successfully completing a pre-determined action as specified in a promotion.
d) A “Winning Bonus” means additional capped winnings, stake or losses paid to a Client on markets specified in the promotion. These include, but not limited to, “10% Winners Bonuses” promotions and “Special Odds” promotions.
e) A “Deposit Bonus” means an additional amount credited to a Sportingbet Betting Account when a client responds to a “Deposit Bonus” promotion.
f) The promotions referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) ,(d) or (f) are collectively referred to in these Rules as “Promotional Bonus”.
g) A Bonus Bet is includes a wager using a Deposit Bonus.
h) The 'Join and Fund' Bonus Bet and the "Join and Fund Deposit Promotion" are available only to Australian and NZ residents, however excludes New South Wales residents who have joined as a result of responding to an advertisement published in New South Wales detailing an inducement to open a Sportingbet Betting Account and residents of Victoria and South Australia.
i) Only one 'Join and Fund' Bonus Bet or "Join and Fund Deposit Promotion can be entered per member (and a member can only have one Sportingbet Betting Account with Sportingbet).
j) Unless otherwise agreed only one "Join and Fund' Bonus Bet" or "Join and Fund Deposit Promotion" can be entered for each residence and each member must fund their Sportingbet Betting Account using their own credit card or own bank account or payment method. (Note: Proof of residency is part of the identification process).
k) Bonus Bets or Deposit Bonuses will only be awarded on the first funding of the Sportingbet Betting Account for the Join and Fund Promotion.
l) A Promotional Bonuses may be used on any Sports or Racing market available at the time of placement, however only one Bonus Bet (from any promotion) can be used per event or match.
m) Promotional Bonuses may be used only on win or place markets. They are not available on each way or exotics markets unless otherwise agreed by Sportingbet.
n) Where a Bonus Bet is issued, it is to be used as a single bet.
o) For winning Bonus Bets, winnings will be paid excluding the initial Bonus Bet stake. This means that if a Bonus Bet to the value of $100 is placed on a selection paying $2.15, the net winnings paid will be $115, (i.e. $215 less the $100 Bonus Bet).
p) Prior to any withdrawal, both the deposit and any winnings accrued via the Promotional Bonus must be turned over at least once (1x) and all identification requirements must have been completed by the member.
q) All Promotional Bonuses are intended for recreational gamblers only. Members considered to be abusing “Promotion Bonuses” by any means (or breaching these terms and conditions) may have Promotional Bonuses and any winnings from such Promotional Bonuses cancelled or revoked.
r)
If the
identification requirements have not been met within 90 days of opening a
Sportingbet Betting Account, the Bonus Bet and/or any winnings resulting from
that Bonus Bet will be declared null and void.
s) The maximum winnings payable on any $100 Bonus Bet is $10,000 (i.e. maximum odds of $101).
t) Bonus Bets will expire 30 days after the bet has been awarded if it has not been used (the event can be any time in the future).
u) Sportingbet Australia reserves the right to cancel, change or suspend any promotion at any time without notification.
v) A Bonus Bet resulting from inserting a Promotional Code or any promotion subject to the same terms and conditions as an Initial Join and Fund Bonus Bet.
Dispute resolution
40.
If any dispute cannot be settled satisfactorily between Sportingbet and the Client, the matter shall be referred to a representative of the N.T. Racing Commission. Any disputes can be referred to the Commission at gamblingdisputes@nt.gov.au for final determination; and all wagers will be adjusted accordingly.
41.
Winnings will be credited to a Client’s Sportingbet Betting Account following confirmation of the final result. Should funds be credited to a Sportingbet Betting Account in error for any reason, it is the Client's responsibility to notify Sportingbet of the error without delay and the Client shall return to Sportingbet any funds credited in error. Any wrongful credited amounts are immediately due and payable by the Client to Sportingbet regardless as to whether any funds have been paid to the Client following the error or the Client has made wagers that negatively affect their Account Balance.
42.
In relation to Sportingbet Betting Accounts:
(a) each Client will be issued a Sportingbet Betting Account, before wagers are accepted;
(b) with the approval of Sportingbet, a Client's Sportingbet Betting Account may be granted a "Sportingbet Facility";
(c) a Sportingbet Facility is the maximum permissible debit balance for a Sportingbet Betting Account;
(d) Sportingbet and the Client are required to pay the "Account Balance". An Account Balance is a debit balance, credit balance or nil balance;
(e) the Account Balance is the difference between;
i. the sum of the unsettled wagers and settled unsuccessful wagers made by the Client and any payments or transfers out of the Client's Sportingbet Betting Account; and
ii. the sum of any Client Deposits and settled winnings payable by Sportingbet, for all Payment periods.
iii. If the sum (after taking into account applicable adjustments) of subparagraph (i) exceeds the sum in subparagraph (ii), then there is a debit balance.
iv. If the sum (after taking into account applicable adjustments) of subparagraph (i) is less than the sum in subparagraph (ii), then there is a credit balance;
(f) Unless otherwise agreed, for Clients that have been granted a Sportingbet Facility, the Payment Period shall be weekly and the Account Balance shall be paid within 7 days of the end of the preceding Betting week (being the week ending at midnight of a Sunday; and
(g) for Betting Accounts without a Sportingbet Facility, the Client may request any credit balance be paid to him/her by making a winnings claim. Any winnings claims are subject to any bonuses granted by Sportingbet.
43.
Payment means the full payment of an Account Balance for a Payment period; and if there are unpaid Account Balances for prior payment periods, then those prior payment periods must also be paid.
44.
For the avoidance of doubt, the granting of a Sportingbet Facility is not to be taken as provision of consumer credit by Sportingbet, but rather as the granting of time by Sportingbet, to the Client, to allow the Client to pay its Sportingbet Facility by the end of the Payment period.
45.
Where a Client has been granted a Sportingbet Facility in accordance with Rule 42(b) above, the Client may be refused wagers by Sportingbet if their Account Balance at any time exceeds their Sportingbet Facility or if the effect of that wager would cause the Sportingbet Facility to be exceeded. If Sportingbet, in its discretion, allows a Client to make a wager even though the Sportingbet Facility may be exceeded, the Client shall pay his/her resultant Account Balance when due.
46.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is the Client's responsibility to monitor the balance of their Betting Account and if, for whatever reason, the Account Balance exceeds their Sportingbet Facility, it is the Client's responsibility to ensure that all amounts in excess of the Sportingbet Facility is paid in accordance with these Rules when due.
47.
Where a Client has not been granted a Sportingbet Facility, the Client may be refused wagers by Sportingbet if their Account Balance at any time is in debit or if the effect of any wager would cause the Sportingbet Betting Account to go into debit.
48.
Where an event or match is postponed and rearranged to take place within 48 hours of the original scheduled starting time, all wagers will stand. If the event or match is rescheduled to take place more than 48 hours later than the original scheduled start time, all wagers will be void and stakes refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated, excluding that leg. Please note that individual sports rules stating a different time period will override this Rule.
49.
In the case of sports betting and all other contests that involve a set length of play or time limit, players must play and the event must run to the conclusion of the designated time, to be considered official for betting purposes. Please note that individual sport rules that state otherwise will override this Rule.
50.
Unless otherwise stated in the event description or individual sport rules, overtime periods or extra time periods will count towards the final result, except in relation to soccer (see individual sport Rules for soccer below). Other individual markets noted as excluding extra time or overtime, and individual sports rules stating that extra time or over-time does not count will override this Rule.
51.
For multiple wagers, if any leg/legs are void, the multiple wager will be recalculated excluding the voided leg/legs.
52.
Unless otherwise stated, Sportingbet does not offer traditional Each-Way betting. The specific Rules for "Win and Place" for horse racing wagers are as follows:
(a) where there are 10 or more runners in a race and no Odds-on-Favourite, traditional Each-Way betting is offered by Sportingbet, dividends shall be calculated in accordance with NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board Rules of Betting.
(b) where there are 8 or 9 runners in a race, a place dividend shall be paid on 1st, 2nd and 3rd and where the Client takes "Fixed Odds Each Way", the dividend paid for a place shall be equal to the Tote Place dividend declared in the state in which the race is run;
(c) where there are 5, 6 or 7 runners in a race, a place shall be paid on first and second places only and where the Client takes “Fixed Odds Each Way”, the dividend paid for a place shall be equal to the Tote Place dividend declared in the state in which the race is run;
(d) where there are less than 5 runners in a race, the wagers shall be "Win Only"; and
(e) for the avoidance of doubt where there is an Odds-On Favourite in the field, regardless of the number of runners in the field, win and place wagers will be accepted and the dividend paid for a place shall be equal to the Tote Place dividend declared in the state in which the race is run.
53.
When betting Each-Way, the place portion of the wager must be equal to or less than the win portion of the wager.
54.
When wagering All-Up, there is to be no backwards betting. In the event that a wager is accepted that includes backwards betting, the wager will be accepted in the order that the race legs are running. An All-Up wager may only be up to four legs. Should one of the selections of the All-Up be scratched, the wager on the remaining selection and the initial stake will stand.
55.
When making an All-Up bet, this shall include the original wager plus the winnings from the subsequent race legs.
56.
Unless otherwise agreed with Sportingbet, the maximum that a Client can win from an All-Up wager is AUD$50,000.
57.
Where a race meeting is transferred from one racecourse to another, all betting Rules will apply as if the meeting was not transferred.
58.
If a race meeting is postponed, all wagers on the postponed meeting are cancelled.
59.
Where a race meeting is transferred from one racecourse to another, the limit shall be for the course on which the meeting should have been held.
60.
In the event of a horse being withdrawn late by order of the stewards, all wagers will be paid as stewards direct, including deductions on remaining runners.
61.
For all horse racing events, if a wager is inadvertently accepted in respect of an event after its start time, the wager shall be deemed to have been made invalidly and the wager will be refunded to the Client’s Account. For the purpose of this clause, "inadvertently" means that Sportingbet had no knowledge that the event in question had started and the wager was accepted in good faith.
62.
We reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any wager.
General
63.
The Sportingbet products and wager types are intended for bona-fide Clients, that is, those Clients who act at all times in good faith, sincerely, without fraud and who place wagers with Sportingbet for the purpose of recreation and entertainment.
64.
A reference to “TOTE” means the NSW TAB, TAB Racing (Victorian TAB) or UNiTAB.
65.
A reference to “Home Tote Dividend” means the Win or Place dividend declared in the state in which the race is run with a maximum dividend of $101. In relation to overseas races, “Home Tote” means NSW TAB.
66.
A reference to the “Field Size Rule” means that place dividends are payable as follows:
(a) where there are 8 or more runners in a race, a dividend shall be paid on 1st, 2nd and 3rd places;
(b) where there are 5, 6 or 7 runners in a race, a dividend shall be paid on 1st and 2nd places only; and
(c) where there are less than 5 runners in a race, the wagers shall be Win Only.
67.
A reference to “Win/Place Fixed Odds" means the price quoted by Sportingbet of a specified runner at the time of placing the wager.
Win/Place Fixed Odds refers to the Fixed Price quoted by Sportingbet of a specific runner prior to placing a the wager. These odds are fixed at the time of placing the wager. All Fixed Win/Place wagers are subject to field size rule ( Rule 66). If a Fixed Price wager is struck once the “Final Field” is declared, those said wagers are subject to scratching and deductions.
All deductions applied by Sportingbet Australia on Fixed Odds wagers struck after official opening prices have been announced will be sourced from the Racetrack of race origin.
68.
“Selected Tote” means either the NSW TAB, Tab Racing (Victorian TAB) or UNiTAB dividends, as chosen by the Client at the time of making a wager.
69.
A reference to “SP” means the official Bookmakers' Starting Price.
70.
The maximum win dividends payable for SP, Home Tote, Selected Tote and SB Odds are:
(a) $26 for Greyhound Racing;
(b) $51 for Harness Racing; and
(c) $101 for Thoroughbred Racing.
72.
When placing a MaxiDiv Win wager on a thoroughbred you will receive the better of the dividends declared by the three Australian TAB's or the Official Starting Price (SP).
For Each Way and Win/Place wagers, select MaxiDiv and you will receive the best dividend declared by the three national TABs or the SP for the Win and the better of the dividends declared by the three Australian TAB's for the Place portion.
MaxiDiv is the available on all Metropolitan Thoroughbred meeting (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth) and major Provincial meetings also.
73
The maximum dividend paid out under MaxiDiv is $101.
74
Unless otherwise stated by Sportingbet, the maximum net winnings paid out under MaxiDiv is $50,000. The balance of the winnings is paid using the Home Tote Dividend.
75
Place dividends will be paid in accordance with the Field Size Rule.
76.
Placing a Win Only or Win/Place Best Odds wagers on Australian Racing, either on the Internet or via the Telephone, guarantees the better of the official Bookmaker’s SP and the official Win dividend declared by a TAB as nominated by the Client at the time the wager is placed.
Placing a Win Only or Win/Place Best Odds wager on overseas races, either on the Internet or via the Telephone, guarantees the dividend declared by a TAB as nominated by the Client at the time the wager is placed.
77.
Place dividends will be paid in accordance with the Field Size Rule.
78.
When there are 10 or more runners and no Odds-On-Favourite in the field and the SP is greater than the nominated official win Tote dividend, the place dividend for that placed runner shall be ¼ of the official SP.
Where there are less than 10 runners or an Odds-On-Favourite in the field, the place dividend shall be equal to the nominated Tote place dividend.
79.
Where there are 10 or more runners and no Odds-On-Favourite in the field and the SP is less than the nominated official win Tote dividend, the place dividend for any placed runner shall be equal to the nominated Tote place dividend.
Where there are less than 10 runners or an Odds-On-Favourite in the field, the place dividend shall be equal to the nominated Tote place dividend.
SB Odds and Selected Tote Betting Rules
80.
Subject to stated limits, SB Odds and Selected Tote is available for Harness, Greyhound Racing and selected Thoroughbred Racing venues on the Internet and Telephone on the following bet types:
(a) Win;
(b) Place;
(c) Quinella;
(d) Exacta;
(e) Trifecta;
(f) First Four.
The maximum payout for Harness Racing, Greyhound Racing and selected Thoroughbred Racing venues where SB Odds or Selected Tote is offered on the Telephone on the followingwin and place bets is AUD$20,000 per Client per event. Limits for other SB Odds or Selected Tote bet types can be found under the heading “Limits and Availability for all Sportingbet Exotics”.
81.
Subject to stated limits, where offered for win bets or Sportingbet Exotics bets, SB Odds guarantees placings and dividends that are at least equal to the placings and dividends as declared by the TAB with the second highest dividend.
82.
(a) For New Zealand horse racing, if there is no TAB covering the race, then SB Odds guarantees a dividend that is at least equal to the dividend paid by the New Zealand Tote.
(b) For French horse racing (including harness or trot racing), SB Odds guarantees for win, place and exotic bets a dividend at least equal to the dividend declared by the French national totalisator for the particular bet type offered.
83.
The Place portion of any SB Odds wager will be paid at a price equivalent to the second highest place dividend as declared by a TAB for the selected runner.
For New Zealand horse racing, if there is no TAB covering the race, then SB Odds guarantees a dividend that is at least equal to the place dividend paid by the New Zealand Tote.
Best Fluctuation Betting Rules
84.
Best Fluctuation wagers can be placed up to 30 minutes prior to the advertised start time of each race.
85.
Unless otherwise agreed, Best Fluctuation wagers are to win a maximum of $20,000
86.
Where a Client places a wager that would result in the Client winning more than the limits stated above on a Best Fluctuation bet, the balance of the stake that would result in a win in excess of the limits will be placed at the official SP, with a maximum dividend of $101.
87.
Place dividends will be paid in accordance with the Field Size Rule.
88.
Place dividends will be paid at the Home Tote Dividend.
89.
Where there is an Odds-On-Favourite in the field, Win/Place wagers will be accepted and the dividend will be paid at the Home Tote Dividend rate.
90.
When betting Win/Place, the place portion of the wager must be equal to or less than the win portion of the wager.
Singapore Racing
91.
Where a Client nominates or is given Singapore TOTE odds in relation to a place bet on Singapore races, the Field Size Rule in Rule 67 does not apply. In such circumstances, the place portion for horse racing wagers, if clients select Singapore Tote, are as follows:
(a) Where there are 7 or more runners in a race, a place dividend shall be paid on 1st, 2nd and 3rd;
(b) Where there are 5 or 6 runners in a race, a place dividend shall be paid on 1st and 2nd place only;
(c) Where there are less than 5 runners in a race, the wagers shall be "Win Only";
When the wagers are placed on one of the Australian TABs, then the place dividends will be paid in accordance with the dividends declared by the nominated TAB.
Hong Kong Racing
Hong Kong Margin Betting
92.
(a) MARGIN BETTING is available on selected Hong Kong races and is paid on the official margin between the 1st and 2nd horses as declared by the stewards.
(b) HIGHEST WINNING MARGIN betting for a particular meeting is available on selected Hong Kong meetings where the Client must select the race which has the highest individual official winning margin between 1st and 2nd in that particular meeting.
(c)
(i) TOTAL MARGIN BETTING is available for selected meetings , which is paid on the collective official margins between the 1st and 2nd horses as declared by the stewards.
(ii) Official margins are added together in decimals using the following conversions:
Dead-Heat – 0.0 Length
Short Head/Nose – 0.1 Length
Head – 0.2 Length
Neck – 0.4 Length
½ Length – 0.5 Length
¾ Length – 0.75 Length
1 Length – 1 Length
(iii) For HIGHEST WINNING MARGIN BETTING and TOTAL MARGIN BETTING, all races must be run and the Dead-Heat Rule applies. If the meeting is abandoned or postponed at any point, then all bets will be void and refunded.
Total Winning Saddlecloth Numbers
93.
(a) TOTAL WINNING SADDLECLOTH NUMBERS betting is available on selected Hong Kong and Australian race meetings, which is the collective total of the official winning saddlecloth numbers of each race as declared by the stewards over the entire race meeting. The winning saddle cloth numbers of each race are added to give a TOTAL SADDLECLOTH NUMBER for the meeting.
(b) In the event of a dead-heat in a race, the winner’s saddlecloth numbers are averaged.
(c) All races scheduled for the race meeting must be run for bets to stand. If the meeting is abandoned or postponed at any point, then all bets will be void and refunded.
(d) The Dead Heat Rule applies.
Hong Kong Favourites Challenge
94.
(a) Wagers will be offered on how many races at a particular meeting will be won by the Favourite.
(b) The Favourite in each race will be deemed the runner with the shortest Final Hong Kong Tote Dividend as declared by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
(c) If there is more than one runner with equal Final Hong Kong Tote Dividends, then all of those runners will be deemed the Favourite.
(d) If a Favourite Dead-Heats for a win, it will count as a winner (one win per race).
(e) If a race meeting is postponed or abandoned, all wagers on the Favourites Challenge relating to the postponed or abandoned meeting will be void.
(f) “All-In” betting applies.
Horse Match Ups
95.
(a) HORSE MATCHUP BETTING is available on selected Hong Kong races and is paid on the highest finishing position of a horse as declared by the stewards.
(b) MATCHUPS events are framed by Sportingbet, selecting the runners to be matched by horse name.
(c) The scratching of un-named horses will not affect the standing of the wager.
(d) All named horses in the matchup must be declared as official race starters by the stewards for bets to stand.
(e) If all of the named horses listed in the matchup do not finish, then all bets will be void and refunded.
(f) The Dead-Heat Rule applies.
Limits and Availability for all Sportingbet Exotics
96.
A Sportingbet Exotic is any of the following:
(a) a Quinella;
(b) an Exacta;
(c) a Trifecta;
(d) a First Four;
(e) a Daily Double;
(f) an Extra Double;
(g) a Treble;
(h) a Win 6; or
(i) a Quaddie.
97.
All Sportingbet Exotics are available on either the Telephone or the Internet.
98.
Clients may use MaxiFlex to place wagers on Sportingbet Exotics. MaxiFlex allows the customer to select the stake of the wagers and MaxiFlex calculates the percentage return of the dividend, if successful. Alternatively, the client can select the percentage of the final dividend required and MaxiFlex calculates the cost of the wager.
The minimum cost of a Sportingbet Exotic using MaxiFlexi on the Internet is $0.01. Unless otherwise agreed, the minimum cost of a Sportingbet Exotic on the telephone is $50.00.
For Daily Doubles, Extra Doubles and Trebles, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared by the Selected Tote to a maximum payout of $25,000 in all non-metropolitan Thoroughbred venues, all Harness venues and all Greyhound venues per Client per event; and a maximum payout of $50,000 applies to all metropolitan Thoroughbred venues per Client per event.
99.
Unless otherwise stated for metropolitan Thoroughbred venues, for Quinellas, Exactas, Trifectas and First Fours, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared by the Selected TOTE to a maximum payout of $50,000 per Client per event.
Unless otherwise stated for non-metropolitan Thoroughbred venues, all Harness venues and all Greyhound venues, for Quinellas, Exactas, Trifectas and First Fours, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared either by the Selected Tote or SB Odds to a maximum payout of $25,000 per Client per event.
Unless otherwise stated, for Quaddies and Win 6, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared by the Selected TOTE to a maximum payout of $50,000 in all non-metropolitan Thoroughbred venues, all Harness venues and all Greyhound venues per Client per event; and a maximum payout of $100,000 applies to all metropolitan Thoroughbred venues per Client per event.
For all Sportingbet Exotics, where the event is in a location that is not covered by any TAB that is governed by an Australian State Government’s regulations, the dividend paid will be equal to the dividend paid by the totalizator where the race is run to a maximum payout of $25,000.
Unless otherwise stated, for the purposes of these Rules, any race meeting conducted out of Australia shall be deemed to be a non-metropolitan Thoroughbred venue.
Quinella Betting Rules
100.
A Quinella requires nominating the first 2 place-getters in any order. Quinella dividends shall be paid out in accordance with the Selected Tote or where there are Fixed Price Quinellas, in accordance with the odds given and accepted at the time the Fixed Price Quinella is struck.
Where a Fixed Price Quinella is taken and there is a late scratching of an odds-on runner at the time of withdrawal, all fixed price Quinella bets on that race will be void and all monies refunded.
Where a Fixed Price Quinella is taken and where there is a late scratching of a runner that is either even money or greater, all Quinellas containing the scratched runner are considered void and monies will be refunded. In addition, any winning Quinellas placed prior to the scratching are subject to deductions as set out in Appendix A.
Exacta Betting Rules
101.
An Exacta requires nominating the first 2 place-getters in correct order. In the event that the Selected TOTE does not declare a dividend on the first 2 place-getters in correct order, Sportingbet will pay the same dividends and numbers as declared by the Selected TOTE. In addition, subject to the limits in Rule 99, should a client of Sportingbet successfully nominate the first 2 place-getters in correct order (and such order is not declared by the Selected TOTE), then Sportingbet will declare an additional dividend be equal to:
(a)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is greater than 1.00, then the dividend will be:
(the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected TOTE on the Exacta pool for the event, less statutory deductions)
Divided by
(the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet Australia on the event)
OR
(b)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is less than 1.00, then the dividend will be the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected TOTE on the Exacta pool for the event less statutory deductions
Win 6 Betting Rules
102.
A Win 6 requires nominating the winners of 6 nominated races as selected by Sportingbet on selected race meetings. When a Client successfully nominates all 6 winners of the Win 6 races, the Client will receive a dividend equal to an amount declared by the Selected Tote for selecting the same 6 winners on that tote for a one-dollar stake, or multiples or proportions thereof, in a dedicated totalisator pool. In the event of a dead-heat, there will be as many dividends as there are correct ordered combinations, as declared by the Selected TOTE.
If a Client successfully nominates the first 5 winners of the selected races, but fails to nominate the final 6th race winner, the Client will receive a supplementary dividend equal to an amount declared by the Selected TOTE for selecting the same 5 winners on that tote for a one-dollar stake, or multiples or proportions thereof, in a dedicated totalizator pool.
In the event of a dead-heat, there will be as many dividends as there are correct ordered combinations, as declared by the Selected TOTE.
In the event of a jackpot and there is no dividend declared by the Selected Tote and a client or clients of Sportingbet successfully nominates the Win 6, then the dividend declared by Sportingbet shall, subject to the limits in Rule 99, be equal to:
(a)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is greater than 1.00, then the dividend will be:
(the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote pool less statutory deductions)
Divided by
(the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet Australia on the event)
OR
(b)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is less than 1.00, then the dividend will be the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote less statutory deductions.
Sportingbet pays all dividends and winning combinations as declared by the Selected TOTE subject to the limits set out in Rule 99 and the total payouts paid by Sportingbet when there is no dividend declared by the Selected Pool cannot be greater than the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the Win 6 pool for the event less statutory deductions.
Trifecta Betting Rules
103.
A Trifecta requires nominating the first 3 place-getters in correct order. In
the event that the Selected TOTE does not declare a dividend on the first 3
place-getters in correct order, Sportingbet will pay the same dividends and
numbers as declared by the Selected TOTE. Subject to the limits in Rule 99,
should a client or clients of Sportingbet successfully nominate the first 3
place-getters in correct order (and such order is not declared by the Selected
TOTE), then Sportingbet will declare a dividend as follows:
(a)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is greater than 1.00, then the dividend will be:
(the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected TOTE on the Trifecta pool for the event less statutory deductions)
Divided by
(the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet Australia on the event)
OR
(b)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is less than 1.00, then the dividend will be the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected TOTE on the Trifecta pool for the event less statutory deductions.
104.
In the event of a dead-heat for any or all of the place-getters, there will be as many dividends as there are correct order combinations, as declared by the Selected TOTE.
First Four Betting Rules
105.
A First Four requires nominating the first 4 place-getters in correct order. Unless otherwise specified, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared by the Selected Tote subject to the limits set out in Rule 99.
In the event of a dead-heat for any or all of the place-getters, there will be as many dividends as there are correct order combinations as declared by the Selected Tote.
In the event of a jackpot and there is no dividend declared by the Selected Tote and a client or clients of Sportingbet successfully nominates the First Four place-getters in correct order, then the dividend declared by Sportingbet shall, subject to the limits in Rule 99, be equal to:
(a)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is greater than 1.00, then the dividend will be:
(the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the First Four pool for the event less statutory deductions)
Divided by
(the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet Australia on the event)
OR
(b)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is less than 1.00, then the dividend will bathe the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the First Four pool for the event less statutory deductions.
Sportingbet pays all dividends and winning combinations as declared by the Selected TOTE subject to the limits set out in Rule 99 and the total payouts paid by Sportingbet when there is no dividend declared by the Selected Pool cannot be greater than the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the Quaddie pool for the event less statutory deductions.
106.
Clients who are entitled to claim winnings in respect of jackpotted First Fours or undeclared Trifecta, Exacta, Win 6 & Quaddie dividends (Rules 102, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, and 113) may request confirmation from N.T. Racing & Gaming as to the number of units held by Sportingbet on the jackpotted event.
Daily Double, Extra Double and Treble Betting Rules
107.
A Daily Double, Extra Double and Treble bet respectively require the Client to nominate the winners of races specified by the Selected Tote. Unless otherwise specified, Sportingbet pays the dividend and winning combinations as declared by the Selected Tote, subject to the limits as set out in Rule 99.
108.
In the event of a scratching or a runner being declared a non-runner after a wager is placed, that portion of the wager bet will be transferred to the substitute favourite as declared by the Selected Tote.
Quaddie Betting Rules
109.
A Quaddie requires nominating the winners of four races as nominated by the Victorian TAB, NSW TAB and UNiTAB on selected race meetings. In the event of a Dead-Heat, there will be as many dividends as there are correct ordered combinations, as declared by the Selected TOTE.
In the event of a jackpot and there is no dividend declared by the Selected Tote and a client or clients of Sportingbet successfully nominates the Quaddie, then the dividend declared by Sportingbet Australia shall, subject to the limits in Rule 99 be equal to:
(a)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is greater than 1.00, then the dividend will be:
(the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the Quaddie pool for the event less statutory deductions)
Divided by
(the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet Australia on the event); or
(b)
Where the total number of winning units held by Sportingbet is less than 1.00, then the dividend will be the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the Quaddie pool for the event less statutory deductions
Sportingbet pays all dividends and winning combinations as declared by the Selected TOTE subject to the limits set out in Rule 99 and the total payouts paid by Sportingbet when there is no dividend declared by the Selected Pool cannot be greater than the total dollar amount of the pool held by the Selected Tote in the Quaddie pool for the event less statutory deductions.
110.
In the event of a scratching or a runner being declared a non-runner after a wager is placed, that portion of the wager bet will be transferred to the substitute favourite as declared by the Selected TOTE.
Futures/Feature Betting Rules
111.
Futures betting is available on selected events. Prior to the final field being declared, these wagers are accepted on an “All-In” basis. (i.e. no refunds for non-runners and no deductions from any runner). Wagers struck after the final field is declared are subject to refunds on scratched horses, and deductions may apply on remaining runners. The value of the deduction is determined by the price of the scratched horse, as determined by the Darwin Turf Club.
112.
Where there are 8 or more runners in a race, a place shall be paid on 1st, 2nd and 3rd places; and where the Client takes Win Fixed Odds, then the dividend paid for a place shall be one-quarter of the Win Fixed Odds.
113.
Where there are 5, 6 or 7 runners in a race, a place shall be paid on 1st and 2nd places only; and where the Client takes Win Fixed Odds, then the dividend paid for a place shall be one-third of the “Win Fixed Odds”.
114.
Where there are less than 5 runners in a race, the wagers shall be Win Only.
115.
Where there is an Odds-On-Favourite in the field, in an event not covered by one of the 3 national TABS (e.g. an international event), all wagers will be deemed Win Only wagers. If an Each-Way wager is inadvertently accepted, the place portion of this wager will be refunded. The win portion of this wager will stand.
116.
A “Feature Race” is a Group or Listed Thoroughbred Race on which Sportingbet offers a pre-post market.
117.
“Face Value” of the ticket means the potential payout plus the stake of the wager.
118.
Sportingbet offers win-doubles and place-doubles on selected Feature Races (“Feature Doubles”). In relation to place Feature Doubles, all references to the words “win” and “winner” include being placed 2nd and 3rd and all references in relation to “dead-heats” include being placed 3rd. The following conditions apply to all Feature Doubles events:
(a) bets are determined when the first leg is lost;
(b) if one leg of the double wins outright and the other leg dead-heats for first, the Client will be paid one-half of the face value of the ticket;
(c) if both legs of a double dead-heat for 1st, the Client will be paid one-quarter of the face value of the ticket; and
(d) if one leg of the double wins outright, and the other leg is part of a triple dead-heat, the Client will be paid one-third of the face value of the ticket.
119.
For all fixed price Feature Doubles wagers, if the time of striking the wager:
(a) is before final declarations have been declared for one or both races:
(i) all bets shall be regarded as All-In;
(b) is after final acceptance for both races have been declared:
(i) the withdrawal of a selected horse from one such event shall result in the stake being invested on the selected horse in the alternate leg at the agreed fixed price odds for such horse;
(ii) the withdrawal of the selections from both races shall result in the stake being refunded;
(iii) the withdrawal of any horse from a leg of the double shall result in winning bets being subject to deductions in accordance with the scale outlined by the Darwin Turf Club; and
(iv) the winning payment shall be the multiple of the stake and the product of the cumulative prices of the winning horses, subject to any deduction given in accordance with Part (iii) of this Rule.
PlaceCard Betting Rules
Four Leg PlaceCard
123.
For a Four Leg PlaceCard to be successful, the Client must correctly select horses that place in four Sportingbet nominated races and will be given the odds stated at the time of placing the wager.
(a) In fields of 8 or more runners, horses that run 1st, 2nd or 3rd are deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard.
(b) In fields of 5, 6 or 7 runners, only horses that run 1st and 2nd are deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard.
(c) In fields of less than 5 runners, only the horse that runs 1st is deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard.
(d) Where there is a late scratching and the field is reduced to 7 runners or less, the above Rules will apply for all wagers taken after the official late scratching time. For wagers placed on fields of 8 or more prior to the official late scratching time, 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings will count towards the PlaceCard.
(e) If the Client’s selection in 1 leg is scratched, it becomes a 3-race PlaceCard and the dividend is calculated by adding the odds of the remaining 3 legs.
(f) If 2 or more of the Client’s selections are scratched, the PlaceCard is cancelled and the wager is credited back to the Client’s Account.
(g) If 1 leg is abandoned or declared a no-race, it becomes a 3-race PlaceCard and the dividend is calculated by adding the odds of the remaining 3 legs.
(h) If 2 or more legs are abandoned or declared no-races, then all PlaceCards are cancelled and the wager is credited back to the Client’s Account.
(i) In fields of 8 or more runners, if there is a dead-heat for 3rd place in any of the 4 designated races, the odds are halved for each horse that has dead-heated in that leg and added to the other 3 legs. In the case of triple dead- heats, one-third of the odds will be added to the other 3 legs.
(j) Unless otherwise agreed with Sportingbet, the maximum that a Client can win per day at any one racing venue on a Four Leg PlaceCard is $30,000.
“Place 6”: Six Leg PlaceCard
124.
For a “Place 6” to be successful, the Client must correctly select horses that place in six Sportingbet-nominated races and will be given the odds stated at the time of placing the wager.
(a) In fields of 8 or more runners, horses that run 1st, 2nd or 3rd are deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard
(b) In fields of 5, 6 or 7 runners, only horses that run 1st and 2nd are deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard.
(c) In fields of less than 5 runners, only the horse that runs 1st is deemed to be eligible for a winning PlaceCard.
(d) Where there is a late scratching and the field is reduced to 7 runners or less, the above rules will apply for all wagers taken after the official late scratching time. For wagers placed on fields of 8 or more prior to the official late scratching time, 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings will count towards the PlaceCard.
(e) If the Client’s selection in 1 leg is scratched, it becomes a 5-race PlaceCard and the dividend is calculated by adding the odds of the remaining 3 legs.
(f) If 2 or more of the Client’s selections are scratched, the PlaceCard is cancelled and the wager is credited back to the Client’s Account.
(g) If 1 leg is abandoned or declared a no-race, it becomes a 5-race PlaceCard and the dividend is calculated by adding the odds of the remaining 5 legs.
(h) If 2 or more legs are abandoned or declared no-races, then all PlaceCards are cancelled and the wager is credited back to that Client’s Account.
(i) In fields of 8 or more runners, if there is a dead-heat for 3rd place in any of the 6 designated races, the odds are halved for each horse that has dead-heated in that leg and added to the other 5 legs. In the case of triple dead-heats, one-third of the odds will be added to the other 3 legs.
(j) Unless otherwise agreed with Sportingbet, the maximum that a Client can win per day at any one racing venue on a
Place 6 PlaceCard is $50,000.
125.
Betting on the Jockey Challenge is Win Only. In the case of 2 or more jockeys finishing the day on the same amount of points, the Dead-heat Rule applies. This is regardless of the amount of outright winners ridden by either of these jockeys.
126.
If any individual jockey in the market does not complete at least one ride for the meeting, all wagers on the Jockey Challenge for that meeting will be cancelled and monies refunded. The option "any other individual jockey" covers any jockey whose odds are not listed in the market.
127.
For wagers on any Jockey Challenge to stand, all races scheduled for the race meeting must be run and correct weight declared. If the meeting is postponed, abandoned, or any race is declared a “no-race” by the Stewards, all wagers on the Jockey Challenge for that meeting will be cancelled and the monies refunded regardless of standings at the time.
Favourites Challenge
128.
Wagers will be offered on how many races at a particular race meeting will be won by the Favourite.
129.
The Favourite in each race is determined by the official SP Favourite on track (lowest official Starting Price).
130.
If there are equal SP Favourites on track, the runner with the shortest Home Tote Dividend shall be deemed the Favourite.
131.
If both equal Favourites also have equal Home Tote Dividends, then both runners will be deemed the Favourite.
132.
If a Favourite dead-heats for a win, it will count as a winner (one win per race).
133.
If a race meeting is postponed or abandoned, all wagers on the Favourites Challenge relating to the postponed or abandoned meeting will be void.
134.
All-In Betting applies.
RACING SPECIALS
135.
(a) Margin betting is available on selected Group races and is paid on the official margin between the 1st and 2nd horses as declared by the stewards.
(b)
(i) Total margin betting is available for selected meetings which is paid on the collective official margins between the 1st and 2nd horses as declared by the stewards.
(ii) Official margins are added together in decimals using the following conversions:
Dead-Heat – 0.0 Length
Short Head / Nose – 0.1 Length
Head – 0.2 Length
Long Head / ½ Neck – 0.25 Length
Neck – 0.3 Length
Long Neck – 0.4 Length
½ Length – 0.5 Length
¾ Length – 0.75 Length
1 Length – 1 Length
(iii) For total margin betting for the meeting, all races must be run. If the meeting is abandoned or postponed at any point, then all bets will be void and refunded.
Greyhound Box Number Challenge
136.
For each Greyhound meeting where the Box Number Challenge is offered, wagers can be made on which box number will score the most points for winners and place-getters for that meeting. The following Rules apply to the Greyhound Box Number Challenge:
(a) points are awarded to the appropriate box number on a 3-2-1 points basis for the placing of 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively;
(b) in the case of a dead-heat in any race, the box numbers involved will be awarded an equal share of any points won;
(c) in the case of two or more box numbers finishing the meeting on the same number of points, the Dead-Heat Rule applies, regardless of the number of outright winners from any particular box;
(d) betting is Win Only;
(e) All-In Betting applies. Therefore, if a box is left vacant, it will record zero points;
(f) where a reserve dog (i.e. #9 and #10) gains a start and is placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd, the points will be awarded to the box number it jumps from;
(g) if a meeting is postponed or abandoned at any stage, all wagers for that meeting will be cancelled and monies refunded, regardless of standings at the time; and
(h) if a race is declared a no-race, no points will be awarded for that race and wagers will stand.
137.
Payouts are based on the official declared result. Any extra time played is included for betting purposes. For matches without extra time, a draw is always included for margin betting and any bets placed on either team by a margin will be considered losing bets in the case of a draw.
138.
Where an Australian Football League match is abandoned or postponed and played within 7 days of the original scheduled date, all wagers stand. Once the 7 days have passed, all single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Affected multiple wagers are recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be bets that have already been decided, which will be settled (E.g. a match abandoned during the second quarter will have all bets already decided settled). For all other Australian Rules matches (E.g. state leagues, international rules and representative games) this time limit will be 48 hours after the scheduled start time.
139.
All bets stand, regardless of change of venue.
For player-based group betting, options such as most disposals, most goals and first goal kicker, payouts will be based on statistics used by the AFL website (www.afl.com.au) . For groups of 8 players or less (including player head-to-heads), all competitors must be in the playing 22 for bets to stand. If any player is not in either team’s playing 22, single wagers will be void and stakes refunded, whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. For groups of 9 players or more, all bets stand regardless of any non starters and for any non starters, the stakes will be refunded for single bets, whilst multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
140.
“Wire-to-Wire” betting refers to a team leading the match at the end of each quarter. In Australian Rules football, these bets include any extra time played.
141.
The market “First Goal Kicker & Margin Double” will be settled as Any Other Result in the case of a drawn match or an unlisted player kicking the first goal.
142.
Premiership markets will include any replays required. A premiership market will not be available once the 2 grand finalists are known. From this point on, only match betting on the Grand Final will be available.
143.
For match betting on a Grand Final, the betting is specific to the next match played; or the current match, in the case of live [in running] betting. In the case of a draw, bets on the match winner will be paid out at half face value and all other match-specific bets will be settled. Bets will not carry over to any replay and a new market will be framed for any subsequent matches.
144.
More Goals or More Behinds markets will be refunded if the applicable player does not score any points. For any other dead-heats (e.g. 3 goals, 3 behinds) the Dead-Heat Rule applies.
145.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any extra time played (scores start from 0-0 at half time).
146.
Final Quarter wagers relate solely to the score in the fourth quarter and include any extra time played (scores start from 0-0 at three-quarter time).
147.
For leading Victorian or Interstate team finals are included. Wagers will be settled with the team advancing the furthest in the finals as deemed to be the winner. Should two teams be eliminated at the same stage, the winner will be the team that finished highest on the AFL ladder at the conclusion of the regular season.
148.
In the case of more than one winner of the Brownlow Medal, the Dead-Heat Rule will apply. The same applies for Each-Way bets with multiple place-getters. The place portion of Each-Way bets will be paid on 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings only. If 3 players are tie for 1st, they will be deemed to have filled the first three placings.
ATHLETICS
149.
Betting on the winner of an event is offered on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters or for competitors who retire or are disqualified mid-meet.
150.
Payouts will be based on podium placing. Sportingbet does not recognize overturned decisions for betting purposes.
151.
(a) For head-to-head match-ups, both competitors must start the event.
Baseball
152.
Games are official after 5 innings of play. If the home team is leading, the game is official after 4.5 innings of play. If a game goes past 5 innings (including any extra innings) and is subsequently called off, suspended for the day or postponed, the winner is determined by the score after the last full innings of play (except in the case where the home team score to tie, or take the lead in the bottom half of the innings in which the game is called off – the runs do count).
153.
For Run Line betting, the game is official after 9 innings if the visiting team is winning, and after 8.5 innings if the home team is winning.
154.
For Run Totals betting, the game is official after 9 innings if the visiting team is winning, and after 8.5 innings if the home team is winning, with the exception being that at any time the run total is exceeded, the wager is official.
155.
For Run Line and Run Total betting, where the number is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number, all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
156.
Should either of the nominated pitchers withdraw before throwing a pitch all single wagers are void and refunded whilst affected multiple wagers will be recalculated excluding that leg.
157.
If a game is abandoned or postponed to another date, single wagers are void and refunded, whilst affected multiple wagers will be recalculated excluding that leg.
158.
First Half wagers are based on the first 5 innings, and the full 5 innings must be played. The Dead-Heat Rule applies.
159.
For First Innings wagers, both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand.
160.
For First 3 Innings wagers, both teams must complete their first 3 innings for bets to stand. The Dead-Heat Rule applies.
161.
For Japanese Baseball, the Dead-Heat Rule applies if the match is still tied after 12 innings. Further, for Japanese Baseball, Matches are official are 5 innings. If the home team is leading, the game is official after 4.5 innings of play. Dead heat rule applies to drawn matches once 5 complete innings are played. For run line & run total betting, match must run to at least the end of the 9th inning for bets to stand if the visiting team is winning and 8.5 innings if the home team is winning. All run line & total wagers stand regardless if match is stopped after 9 innings due to weather or time restrictions.
162.
Payouts are based on the official final score. Over-time (which is played when scores are level at the end of normal time and each subsequent overtime period) is included, unless otherwise specified.
163.
NBA Games are official after 43 minutes of play and College (NCAA) Games are official after 35 minutes of play. All non-NBA and non-NCAA matches are official at the end of normal time and any required over-time.
164.
Totals betting will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match reaches the minimum time allowed for betting purposes.
165.
Wire-to-Wire betting refers to a team leading the match at the end of each quarter. Wire-to-Wire betting excludes overtime.
166.
In Handicap, Line and Totals betting where the number is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
167.
For First Half and First Quarter betting, the nominated period of play must be completed for bets to stand.
168.
For Player vs Player matchups and individual player stats, all nominated players must enter the court.
169.
If a game is abandoned, postponed to another date, or fails to meet the above criteria, single bets are void and wagers will be refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
170.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any over-time played (Scores start from 0-0 at half time). For US Basketball, the second half must have five minutes or less remaining in the second half at the conclusion of the match for bets to stand. All other matches must run to full completion.
Boxing & MARTIAL ARTS
171.
Where a match is abandoned or postponed, but fought within 14 days of the original scheduled date, all wagers stand. Once the 14 days have expired, all single wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers will be recalculated excluding that leg.
172.
All wagers on either fighter to win will be decided by the judges’ decision, which includes points, technical knockout (TKO), knock out (KO) or disqualification.
173.
If a price is offered for the draw, in the event of a draw all wagers on either
boxer to win will all be losing bets and the draw will be the winning option.
If there is a “technical draw” determined by the referee due to an accidental
cut or similar, then the bout is deemed a no contest and all wagers will be
refunded.
174.
In Pick the Round betting, if a boxer fails to answer the bell, the fight will be deemed to have ended in the previous round.
175.
In Pick the Round betting, if the scheduled number of rounds is changed, then all wagers are void and refunded.
176.
For all wagers on a boxer to win by Points Decision, the full scheduled number of rounds must take place for the wagers to be deemed winners.
177.
The official stopping of a round before the sounding of the bell does not constitute a full round. A full round is only considered for wagering purposes to have been completed when the bell sounds signifying the end of the round.
Cricket
178.
For batting matchups, both batsmen must reach the crease for wagers to stand. If either or both players do not reach the crease, single wagers will be void and stakes refunded. Multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. The Dead-Heat Rule will apply for ties.
179.
For bowling matchups, both bowlers must deliver one ball for wagers to stand. If either or both players do not deliver at least one ball, single wagers will be void and bets refunded. Multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. For ties, bets will follow the same voiding Rule as when either or both players do not bowl a ball.
180.
Highest Opening Partnership wagers will be paid on the team that has amassed the most runs at the fall of their first wicket. Should one of the opening batsmen retire (hurt or otherwise), the partnership is deemed to continue with the next batsman until the first wicket falls.
181.
High Bat betting for an individual innings will be All-In for the players in the Batting 11, i.e. no refunds for batsmen who do not reach the crease. Stakes will be refunded on players who are not selected in the Batting 11.
182.
First Man Out and Next Man Out betting require both batsmen to be batting at the fall of the nominated wicket. In the case of either batsman retiring (hurt or otherwise), or in the case of First Man Out, if a player who subsequently does not open the batting is in the market, all single bets will be void and monies refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
183.
For Limited Overs matches where the official result is a tie, the Dead-Heat Rule will apply.
184.
For Correct Series Score betting, all scheduled matches must have a winner declared. Otherwise all single wagers are void and bets refunded, while affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
(i) Test Matches (Including other Non Limited Overs Matches)
a) In the event of a tie (i.e. where both teams are bowled out twice and have the same score), all wagers to win on either team will be paid at half face value (i.e. half the win plus half the wager amount). All wagers on the draw will be deemed to be losing bets.
b) At least one ball must be bowled for wagers to stand. If not, all single wagers are void and multiple wagers will be recalculated excluding that leg. However, if the match is officially abandoned (e.g. due to dangerous pitch conditions), then all undecided single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Multiple wagers are recalculated excluding that leg.
c) Betting on domestic cricket is based on the most points awarded in the match.
(ii) Limited Overs Matches (Including One Day International and Domestic Matches and Twenty20 Matches)
a) In Limited Overs matches shortened by weather, the outcome will be that determined by competition rules. If the match is declared a no-result, all single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. The exception is that all decided bets such as High Bats, Individual Batting and Bowling Matchups and Next Man Out will stand.
b) If a match is transferred to a reserve day, all wagers will carry over.
c) For Limited Overs matches where the official result is a tie, the Dead-Heat Rule will apply.
d) For Twenty20 matches that end in a tie after the allotted number of overs, the result for the Match Winner betting shall be the winner of any tie breaker method played. For all other betting on the match (i.e. High Bats, Most Sixes, Most Run Outs, Batting and Bowling Match-ups, etc.) the tie breaker is not included.
cycling
185.
Cycling bets are settled as per the official classification listing at the time of the podium presentation. Post-podium, Sportingbet does not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
186.
Outright markets are conducted on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters. This will include any group betting where the number of competitors is 9 or more.
187.
For competitor head-to-heads (2 cyclists) and group betting involving 3 - 8 competitors, all competitors must cross the official starting line for wagers to stand. Should any competitor not cross the official starting line, single bets will be void and stakes refunded, whilst multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. Should only one cyclist complete the applicable stage or race, they will be deemed the winner. Should no cyclist in the head-to-head or group complete the applicable stage or race, then bets will be deemed void.
188. Tournament Betting and Tournament Groups of 9 or more players
(a) Bets are placed on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters. Playoffs are included in determining the winner and any player beaten in a playoff is deemed to have tied for second.
(b) For the place portion of Each-Way bets and other placings bets (e.g. top 10, top 25) the Dead-Heat Rule will apply for players tied for the bottom position.
(c) Where a tournament is shortened (due to adverse weather conditions or otherwise), wagers will be settled on the official result regardless of the number of rounds played. Wagers accepted after the conclusion of a day’s play in a tournament where there is no further play which counts towards the result of a tournament, will be void and refunded whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
(d) If a tournament is either officially abandoned or not completed within 14 days of commencement, all wagers are void, with the exception of options that have already been decided.
189. Tournament Head to Heads (2 players) and Groups of between 3 and 8 players
(a) All players in the market must tee off for bets to stand. Playoffs are excluded for betting purposes.
(b) The winner is the player who plays the most holes (excluding playoffs). If players have played an equal number of holes, then payouts are based on the best score. Holes played in a round that is subsequently abandoned, or for any reason does not count towards the result of a tournament, do not count. The Dead-Heat Rule applies unless a tie price has been offered.
190. Single Round Betting including 2 and 3 balls and groups
(a) All players must tee off for wagers to stand.
(b) The Dead-Heat Rule applies unless a tie or draw option has been offered in the market. Playoffs are excluded unless otherwise stated.
(c) The winner is the player who plays the most holes (excluding playoffs). If both players play the same number of holes, the winner will be the player who shoots the best score for the round. Where a round is shortened (due to adverse weather conditions or otherwise), single bets will be void and stakes refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
(d) For betting on the leader after a specified number of holes, that specified number of holes must be completed by all players for bets to stand.
(e) For 9 Hole/18 Hole Doubles, all players must complete the round for bets to stand.
191. Make or Miss the Cut Betting
(a) For wagers to stand, the named player must play every hole up until the cut is made.
(b)
A player will be
deemed to have made the cut, if the player is eligible to play in the round
after the cut is made, even if the player chooses not to play on. If a player
is not eligible to play on after the cut has been made (regardless of whether
the rules have been altered during the tournament) then that player will be
deemed to have missed the cut.
HANDBALL
192.
All wagers on individual matches are based on the result at the end of scheduled normal time. This excludes extra time and any shootout.
193.
The match must run to the completion of normal time for bets to stand. The exception will be Totals betting, which will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match is suspended prematurely.
194.
On markets labelled to win the tournament or to qualify for the next round of a competition, extra time and any shootout will count for betting purposes.
195.
If a game is postponed and rescheduled to occur again within 48 hours of the original start time, all wagers stand. If the rescheduled time is more than 48 hours after the original start time, all single wagers are void and wagers refunded, while affected multiples are recalculated excluding that leg.
American Football
196.
Payouts will be based on the official final score, including any overtime (an extension of normal time played to determine a winner after a drawn match at the conclusion of normal time). Games are considered official for betting purposes after 55 minutes of play.
197.
In Handicap and Totals betting where the line or total is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
198.
For 3 Unanswered Score markets, Touchdown Conversions (1 or 2 points) do not count for betting purposes.
199.
HT/NT Double Betting (Half Time/Normal Time) excludes overtime.
200.
For First Half wagers, the first half must be completed for bets to stand.
201.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any overtime played (Scores start from 0-0 at half time). The second half must have five minutes or less remaining in the second half at the conclusion of the match for bets to stand.
202.
If a game is postponed and rescheduled to occur within 48 hours of the original start time, all wagers stand. Beyond 48 hours the market will be void.
Ice Hockey
203.
For US and Canadian NHL matches, Match Winner, Goal Line and Goal Total betting includes overtime and shootout. In the case of a shootout being required to decide the outcome of a match, only one goal will be awarded to the winning team. The exception is the normal time market, which will be resulted according to the result at the end of the third period (normal time).
204.
For European ice hockey matches, results including Match Winner, Goal Line and Goal Total are based on normal time. Extra time and shootouts are not included.
205.
In Handicap, Line and Totals betting where the number is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
206.
For US and Canadian NHL matches, Final Score betting includes any overtime and shootout played. In the case of a shootout being required to decide the outcome of a match, only one goal will be awarded to the winning team.
207.
NHL Games are official after 55 minutes of play. All non-NHL matches are official at the end of normal time. If a game is abandoned prior to these times, all single wagers are void and wagers refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
208.
Totals betting will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match reaches the minimum time allowed for betting purposes.
209.
If a game is abandoned or postponed to another date, single wagers are void and refunded, whilst affected multiple wagers will be recalculated excluding that leg.
210.
Grand Salami betting refers to the total number of goals scored across all games set down for a day’s play. All games set down for the day’s play, must reach the official time of 55 minutes of play, or single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be that, if the total goals nominated for the day’s play is exceeded without all games being played to the official time of 55 minutes, then all wagers will stand.
field Hockey
211.
All wagers on individual matches are based on the result at the end of scheduled normal time. This includes any injury or stoppage time added, but excludes extra time and a penalty stroke shootout.
212.
The match must run to the completion of normal time for bets to stand. The exception will be Totals betting, which will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match is suspended prematurely.
213.
On markets labelled to win the tournament or to qualify for the next round of a competition, extra time and penalty stroke shoot out will count for betting purposes.
If a match is suspended or postponed then bets remain valid, providing the event is played within 48 hours at the same venue.
215.
Where the venue of any match is changed, all single bets will be void and stakes refunded. Affected multiple bets (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
Motor Racing
Motor sports bets are settled as per podium placing. Post-podium, Sportingbet does not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
217.
Outright markets (including, but not limited to, Race Winner, Fastest Race Lap, Podium Finish) are conducted on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters. This will include any group betting where the number of competitors is 9 or more.
218.
For competitor head-to-heads (2 competitors) and group betting involving 3 -8 competitors, all competitors must line up on the official starting grid for wagers to stand. The official starting grid is the grid after the warm up lap. Should any competitor start the race in a head-to-head or group of 3 -8 competitors from pit lane, the head to head or group will be void. Single bets will be refunded and multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. Any competitors retiring on the same lap will be deemed to have tied and the Dead Heat Rule will apply.
219.
Classified/Not Classified betting is paid based on whether the competitor is officially classified by the ruling body for that race.
220.
The Dead Heat Rule will apply to first retirement bets where more than 1 competitor retires on the same lap number.
221.
Leader at the End of Lap One markets will indicate the grid position next to the competitor. If any of these grid positions are different at the conclusion of the warm up lap, the market will be void. Single bets will be refunded and affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
222.
Betting on drivers, riders and constructors championships will be paid once the podium positions for the final listed championship event are known. Post-podium for the final race, Sportingbet does not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
netball
223.
Payouts for Match Winner, Line and Totals are based on the official final score. Extra time (which can be played when scores are level at the end of normal time and each subsequent extra time period) is included, unless otherwise specified.
224.
Margin betting and Half Time/Normal Time (HT/NT) Doubles are resulted at the end of normal time. Extra time is not included.
225.
The match must run to the completion of normal time for bets to stand. The exception will be Totals betting which will be considered official for betting purposes, once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match is suspended prematurely.
226.
In Handicap, Line and Totals betting where the number is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number, all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
227.
For First Half and First Quarter betting, the nominated period of play must be completed for bets to stand.
228.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any extra time played. (Scores start from 0-0 at half time). Matches must run to the completion of normal time for bets to stand.
Rugby LEAGUE
Payouts are based on the official declared result including the end of any additional extra time. But, conditions do apply to specific betting options. Specifically, Half Time/Normal Time (HT/NT) Doubles and any bet type that involves Margin Betting are resulted at the end of normal time, excluding any extra time played. A price for the draw will always be included in margin betting.
230.
If the result of a match is a draw after extra time, the Dead Heat Rule applies.
231.
In Handicap and Totals betting where the line or total is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number, all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
232.
Where an NRL match is abandoned or postponed and played within 7 days of the original scheduled date, all wagers stand. Once the 7 days have passed, all single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Affected multiple wagers are recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be bets that have already been decided which will be settled (e.g. a match abandoned during the second half will have all bets already decided settled). For all non-NRL rugby league matches, this time limit will be 48 hours after the scheduled start time.
233.
Totals betting will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match is completed.
234.
All bets stand, regardless of change of venue.
235.
For First and Last Scoring Plays and First and Last Points markets, if the match remains scoreless, then single wagers will be void and stakes refunded whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be any market where no score is one of the betting options, where no score will be paid out as the winning option and all other options will be considered to be losing bets. These bets include any extra time.
236.
For Time of First Try betting, payouts are based on the official clock. Specifically the 8th minute ends at 08:00 (8 minutes and zero seconds) and the 9th minute begins at 08:01 (8 minutes and 1 second).
237.
For First to Score a Try involving between 2 and 5 players, all players must be in the starting 13 for bets to stand. If any listed player does not play or starts the match on the bench, all single wagers will be void and stakes refunded whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. These bets include any extra time.
238.
For First Try Scorer, Last Try Scorer to score a try and First Team Try Scorer markets, all bets stand regardless of any non-starters and for any players not in the game day 17, the stakes will be refunded for single bets, whilst multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. These bets include any extra time.
239.
The First Try Scorer & Margin Double market will be settled as Any Other Result in the case of a match that is a draw at the end of normal time or an unlisted player scoring the first try.
240.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any extra time played (Scores start from 0-0 at half time).
241.
Salami betting refers to the total number of points scored across all games set down for a day’s or round’s play. All games set down for the day’s or round’s play must run to full completion, or single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Multiple bets will be recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be, that if the total points nominated for the day’s or round’s play are exceeded without all games being played to full completion, then all wagers will stand.
Rugby union
Payouts are based on the official declared result including the end of any additional extra time. But, conditions do apply to specific betting options. Specifically, Half Time/Normal Time (HT/NT) Doubles and any bet type that involves Margin betting are resulted at the end of normal time, excluding any extra time played. A price for the draw will always be included in Margin betting.
243.
If the result of a match is a draw after extra time, the Dead-Heat Rule applies.
244.
In handicap and totals betting where the line or total is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
245.
Where a Super 14 or International Test match is abandoned or postponed and played within 7 days of the original scheduled date, all wagers stand. Once the 7 days have passed, all single wagers are void and stakes refunded. Affected multiple wagers are recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be bets that have already been decided, which will be settled (e.g. a match abandoned during the second half will have all bets already decided settled). For all other rugby union matches, this time limit will be 48 hours after the scheduled start time.
246.
Totals betting will be considered official for betting purposes, once the nominated total has been exceeded regardless of whether a match is completed.
247.
All bets stand regardless of change of venue.
248.
For First and Last Scoring Plays and First and Last Points markets, if the match remains scoreless then single wagers will be void and stakes refunded, whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. The exception will be any market where no score is one of the betting options; where no score will be paid out as the winning option and all other options will be considered to be losing bets. These bets include any extra time.
249.
For Time of First Try betting, payouts are based on the official clock. Specifically, the 15th minute ends at 15:00 (15 minutes and zero seconds) and the 16th minute begins at 15:01 (15 minutes and 1 second).
250.
For Player Try Scorer head-to-heads, both players must be in the starting 15. If neither player scores a try, single bets will be void and stakes refunded whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. All other ties will be paid at half face value (the “Dead-Heat Rule”).
251.
For First Try Scorer, Last Try Scorer and First Team Try Scorer markets, all bets stand regardless of any non-starters and for any players not in the game day 22, the stakes will be refunded for single bets whilst multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. These bets include any extra time.
252.
The First Try Scorer & Margin Double market will be settled as Any Other Result in the case of a match that is a draw at the end of normal time, or an unlisted player scoring the first try.
253.
Second Half wagers relate solely to the score in the second half and include any extra time played. (Scores start from 0-0 at half time).
254.
For Six Nations betting, the grand slam refers to a victory against all other teams in the competition. Triple Crown betting refers to one of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales defeating the three other teams in the market. For both of these betting options the no grand slam or no triple crown shall be deemed the winner if no team defeats all others. Draws are not considered as victories or as half face value for the purpose of these markets.
Soccer
Wagers are determined on the result at the end of normal time. Normal time includes any stoppage time added by the referee. Extra time and any penalty shootout will not count in determining the final result of any match where a draw price is quoted.
256.
In certain circumstances, Sportingbet may offer odds for a team to progress to the next round or to win a competition outright. In these instances no draw price will be quoted and replays, extra time and penalty shootout will count in determining settlement of the bet.
257.
Exotic Markets including, but not limited to, Correct Score, HT/FT Doubles (Half Time/Full Time), First Goal Scorer and Teams to Score will all be resulted at the end of normal time.
258.
All bets on matches that are abandoned before the completion of the 90 minutes play (including stoppage time) will be voided, unless the bet type has already been settled (e.g. If a game is abandoned at 1-0 the First Goal Scorer will be paid and the Time of First Goal will be paid).
259.
For Total Goals and Total Corners betting, wagers will be resulted at the end of normal time, with the exception that at any time where the total has been exceeded the wager shall be considered complete. This includes matches that are abandoned prior to the end of normal time.
260.
When betting on First Goal Scorer, own goals (goals accidentally scored by the
opposition for the other team) do not count unless otherwise specified. The
wager will be determined on the first goal that is not an own goal.
261.
Correct Score bets will be refunded where the Final Score was not offered as a betting option.
262.
Draw No Bet markets are normal time bets. Single bets are refunded if the match is a draw at the end of normal time, whilst Multiple Bets are recalculated excluding that leg.
263.
Total Corners markets are resulted when the Official Website labels their statistics as Official.
264.
If a game is postponed and rescheduled to occur again within 48 hours of the original start time, all wagers stand. If the rescheduled time is more than 48 hours after the original start time, all single wagers are void and wagers refunded, while affected multiples are recalculated excluding that leg.
Tennis
If a match is awarded to a player as a result of the disqualification or incapacity of an opponent, all single wagers placed on the Match Winner, Sets Betting, Correct Sets Order and Games Handicap are void. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
266.
For Total Games betting, the match must run to full completion (i.e. no retirement or disqualification), with the exception that at any time where the total has been exceeded the wager shall be considered complete.
267.
In Handicap and Totals betting where the handicap or total is a flat (whole) number, if the result lands on that flat number all wagers are void and refunded. Affected multiple wagers (parlays) will be recalculated excluding that leg.
268.
For Match Winner and Total Games Doubles, the match must run to full completion.
269.
For First Set Winner and Set Score Betting, the applicable set must be completed for bets to stand.
270.
For Sets Total betting, a ball must be served in the third set of a best of three sets match and in the fifth set of a best of five sets match for bets to stand.
271.
For Most Aces and Most Double Faults Betting, the match must run to full completion.
272.
For Doubles Tennis betting, all named players must play for bets to stand. Any player substitution will void the market.
273.
Tournament outright betting is offered on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters, or for competitors who retire or are disqualified mid-tournament. This includes, but is not limited to, Tournament Winner, Reach the Final and Reach the Semi Finals betting.
274.
For Tournament Head to Heads, Sportingbet pays on the player who advances the furthest in the singles competition of the tournament. Both players must commence their first round match for bets to stand. If there is a draw option offered, this will be the winning option if both players are eliminated in the same round. If there is no draw option the Dead-Heat Rule applies.
275.
If a match is postponed, rescheduled and runs to full completion, all wagers stand.
276.
For Player Season Specials, the nominated player(s) must serve at least one ball in one tournament that is applicable to the market.
277.
Bets will stand regardless of any change in court surface or venue.
SWIMMING
278.
Betting on the winner of an event is offered on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non starters or for competitors who retire or are disqualified mid-meet.
279.
Payouts will be based on podium placing. Sportingbet does not recognize overturned decisions for betting purposes.
280.
For head-to-head matchups, both competitors must start the event.
Surfing
281.
For Outright betting and Group betting where there are more than 9 competitors, betting is offered on an All In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters, or for any competitors who retire or are disqualified mid-tournament. The Dead-Heat Rule will apply for group betting where competitors are knocked out at the same stage of the competition.
282.
For Group betting where there are 8 competitors or less, all competitors must commence the first heat that they are due to contest. If there are any non runners, single wagers will be void and bets refunded. Affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg. The Dead-Heat Rule will apply where competitors are knocked out at the same stage of the tournament.
283.
For 2- and 3-Board betting, all competitors must start the heat.
284.
Wagers are paid on podium placing. Sportingbet does not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
285.
All wagers stand regardless of postponement or change of venue.
volleyball
286.
Matches must run to full completion for full match markets to stand. The exception will be if Total Points or Total Sets markets have already exceeded the nominated total.
287.
For First Set markets, the first set must be completed for bets to stand.
WATER POLO
288.
All wagers on individual matches are based on the result at the end of scheduled normal time. This excludes extra time and any shootout.
289.
The match must run to the completion of normal time for bets to stand. The exception will be Totals betting which will be considered official for betting purposes once the nominated total has been exceeded, regardless of whether a match is suspended prematurely.
290.
On markets labelled to win the tournament or to qualify for the next round of a competition, extra time and any shootout will count for betting purposes.
YACHTING & SAILING
291.
Outright markets (including Handicap betting) are conducted on an All-In basis. No refunds will be given for non-starters. This will include any Group betting where the number of competitors is 9 or more.
292.
Yachting and Sailing bets are settled as per podium placing. Post-podium, Sportingbet does not recognise overturned decisions for betting purposes.
293.
For Group betting and race matchups where there are between 2 and 8 competitors, all competitors must start for bets to stand. If there are any non-starters, all single bets will be void and stakes refunded, whilst affected multiples will be recalculated excluding that leg.
Darts
294.
For Outright betting, wagers stand even if the competitor does not compete.
295.
For Match betting:
(a) in the event of a match being awarded to a player before the full number of sets have been played, Match wagers will stand on the player officially going through to the next round, provided that at least 3 legs have been played; and
(b) if 3 legs have not been completed, all Match wagers will be void. Set betting or Winning Margin betting will be void.
296.
If the tournament is abandoned or its location is altered, all wagers stand provided the tournament starts within 3 months of the original date.
297.
Highest Checkout: the Dead-Heat Rule applies to wagers placed on the named scorer of the highest winning checkout in a match, day or tournament.
Elections
298.
For Election betting:
(c) All-In betting applies;
(d) “Coalition” refers to the Liberal Party and National Party;
(e) Sportingbet pays on the party that is sworn in; and
(f) Wagers are settled at the time of swearing in.
SPORTINGBET SUPERSTARS
AFL Superstars
Point Scoring System
299.
All player scoring is resulted in accordance with 2011 Official AFL statistics.
300.
Player points are awarded as follows:
(a) a Kick: 3 points
(b) a Handball: 2 points
(c) a Mark: 3 points
(d) a Tackle: 4 points
(e) a Free Kick For: 1 point
(f) a Free kick Against: -3 points
(g) a Hitout: 1 point
(h) a Goal: 6 points
(i) a Behind: 1 point
301.
Team points are awarded based on the aggregate of all the points allocated for players selected in Clients’ AFL Superstars Teams.
AFL Superstars Points Challenge
302.
For each Round, the Client must nominate their AFL Superstars Team based on the following criterion:
(a) Eighteen (18) players must be selected from players nominated by Sportingbet in the following positions:
i. Six (6) Backs;
ii. Five (5) Midfielders;
iii. Six (6) Forwards;
iv. One (1) Ruck.
(b) Each player is allocated a salary based on current performance. This allocated salary may change from round to round.
(c) The aggregate salaries of the players selected by the Client in each round must be greater than stated Minimum Aggregate Salaries and less than stated Maximum Aggregate Salaries.
(d) The Minimum Aggregate Salaries and Maximum Aggregate Salaries may change from Round to Round and will be clearly displayed when where the AFL Superstars Teams are nominated.
Each Superstars Team will only be available for betting purposes during the Round for which they where chosen and for betting purposes, the Client will be required to select a new AFL Superstars Team for each Round,.
Betting Rules for AFL Superstars Teams
303.
Once a Client’s AFL Superstars Team is selected, Clients are able to wager on what Points Range their AFL Superstars Team will score. Each AFL Superstars Team point range is given odds and the Client may bet accordingly.
304.
For bets to be valid in a AFL Superstars Points Challenge, at least 15 players selected in a Client’s AFL Superstars Team must have a score resulted to them according to the Official AFL Statistics for at least one of the following:
(a) a Kick;
(b) a Handball;
(c) a Mark;
(d) a Tackle;
(e) a Free kick for;
(f) a Free Kick against;
(g) a Hitout;
(h) a Goal;
(i) a Behind.
305.
Regardless of whether bets are mistakenly accepted, bets will be considered invalid and refunded if Paragraphs 302 (a) and (c) are not satisfied.
NRL Superstars
Point Scoring System
306.
All player scoring is resulted in accordance with 2011 Official NRL statistics.
307.
Player points are awarded as follows:
(a) Tries: 4 points
(b) Goals (Conversions/Penalties): 2 points
(c) Offloads: 2 points
(d) Line Breaks: 2 points
(e) Tackles: 1 point
(f) Hit-Ups (All Runs): 1 point
(g) Field Goals: 1 point
(h) Missed Tackles: -1 point
(i) Errors: -1 point
(j) Sin Bin: -4 Points
(k) Send Off: -8 Points
308.
Team points are awarded based on the aggregate of all the points allocated for players selected in Clients’ NRL Superstars Teams.
NRL Superstars Points Challenge
309.
Each round the Client must nominate their NRL Superstars Team based on the following criteria:
(a) Thirteen (13) players must to be selected from players nominated by Sportingbet in the following positions:
i. One (1) Fullback;
ii. Four (4) Wings/Centres;
iii. One (1) Five-Eight;
iv. One (1) Halfback;
v. Three (3)Front Rowers;
vi. Three (3) Second Rowers.
(b) Each Player is allocated a salary based on current performance. This allocated salary may change from round to round.
(c) The aggregate salaries of the players selected by the Client in each round must be greater than stated Minimum Aggregate Salaries and less than stated Maximum Aggregate Salaries.
(d) The Minimum Aggregate Salaries and Maximum Aggregate Salaries may change from Round to Round and will be clearly displayed when where the NRL Superstars Teams are nominated.
Each NRL Superstars Team will only be available for betting purposes during the Round for which they were chosen, and the Client will be required to select a new NRL Superstars Team each Round, for betting purposes.
Betting Rules for NRL Superstars Teams
310.
Once a Client’s NRL Superstars Team is selected, Clients are able to wager on what Points Range their NRL Superstars Team will score. Each NRL Superstars Team point range is given odds and the Client may bet accordingly.
311.
For bets to be valid in a NRL Superstars Points Challenge, at least 12 players selected in a Client’s NRL Superstars Team must have a score resulted to them according to the Official NRL Statistics for at least one of the following:
(a) Tries;
(b) Goals (Conversions/Penalties);
(c) Offloads;
(d) Line Breaks;
(e) Tackles;
(f) Hit-Ups (All Runs);
(g) Field Goals;
(h) Missed Tackles;
(i) Errors;
(j) Sin Bin;
(k) Send Off.
312.
Regardless of whether bets are mistakenly accepted, bets will be considered invalid and refunded if Paragraphs 309 (a) and (c) are not satisfied.
MyMatch
313.
(a) MyMatch markets are markets given for one team to outscore another in any round of sport, or in the case of US Sports, to outscore another team on the given day.
(b) All MyMatch markets include any extra time or over time played.
(c) The dead heat rule will apply for any MyMatch market where the result is a tie. Half face value of the ticket will be paid.
(d) MyMatch markets involving any match that does not run to full completion will be void for betting purposes. For baseball if the visiting team is leading after 8.5 innings the match will be deemed to be complete.
(e) For Golf MyMatch markets both players must tee off for bets to stand. The winner will be the player who plays the most holes (excluding playoffs). If players have played an equal number of holes then payouts are based on the best score. Holes played in a round that is subsequently abandoned or for any reason does not count towards the result of a tournament do not count. The dead heat rule will apply unless a tie price has been offered.
(f) For cricket batting MyMatch markets, both batsmen must reach the crease for wagers to stand. The dead heat rule will apply for ties.
(g) For cricket bowling MyMatch markets, both bowlers must deliver at least one ball for wagers to stand. For ties, the bets will be void and monies refunded.
If you have any queries please contact Sportingbet.
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