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In addition to the following sports betting rules, the General rules applicable to all bets offered on the website apply. However, the sports rules will take precedence over the general rules.

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General
All matches must start on the scheduled date (local time) for bets to stand. If a match is postponed or cancelled before the scheduled start time, all bets will be void.

Hypothetical Matchups - Potential playoff matches that may be offered in advance of a confirmed schedule. If a displayed match is not played, all bets will be void.

Non-MLB Baseball: All bets are considered, at the fixed odds, regardless of the pitcher for each team. The launchers displayed are for informational purposes only. The 8.5 innings rule applies, although the Mercy Rule applies. Attention: In baseball, the "Mercy Rule" or the mercy rule, also called the "run rule," is a rule that ends a game prematurely if one team has a large and seemingly insurmountable lead, usually 10 runs or more after a certain number of innings. Leniency rules may vary from league to league.
For 7-inning games played as part of a doubleheader, the 6.5-inning rule applies.

Unless otherwise stated below, in 2-option bet types, Push rules apply. E.g. If no winning outcome then bets are void. Stakes on single bets are refunded, while for multiple/combined bets the selection is treated as a non-runner, remaining selections will continue as Win/Lose

For any game where the full 9 innings are played, and the team batting second is leading after 8.5 innings, then any recorded score of the home team in the 9th inning does not count for the settlement of bet types.

MLB Bets
All bets are considered, at the fixed odds, regardless of the pitcher for each team. The pitchers displayed are for informational purposes only.

Suspended/Interrupted Games

For any suspended/interrupted game that resumes within 48 hours of the suspension, all bets will stand and be settled after the completion of the game. If the game is not completed within 72 hours following the time of suspension, then all bets will be void unless settlement of bets is already determined.

Matches not played as scheduled
In the event of a change of venue, bets already placed will remain valid, provided that the home team remains designated as such. If the home and away teams for a game are reversed (e.g., the game is played on the away team's home field), bets placed based on the original roster are void. For matches scheduled to be played on neutral ground, bets will stand regardless of how we state the order of the fixture.

4.5 innings rule
Money Line & Money Line 3-Way There must be at least 5 complete innings of play, unless the team batting second is leading after 4.5 innings, for bets to stand. If the match is abandoned or suspended after this point of play, the winner is determined by the score after the last complete inning (unless the team batting second scores to tie the game or takes the lead in the second half of the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the match is abandoned). If the Mercy Rule is used, all bets will stand on the score at that time.

6.5 innings rule
Total and Run Handicap Betting (for 7-inning games) – The game must be at least 7 complete innings (or 6.5 innings if the team batting second is leading) for bets to have action. If the Mercy Rule is used, all bets will stand on the score at that time.

8.5 innings rule
Total and Run Handicap Betting – The game must be at least 9 complete innings (or 8.5 innings if the team batting second is leading) for bets to have action. If the Mercy Rule is used, all bets will stand on the score at that time.

Mercy Rule
In baseball, the "Mercy Rule" also called the "run rule," is a rule that ends a game prematurely if one team has a large and seemingly insurmountable lead, usually 10 runs or more after a certain number of innings. Mercy rules can vary from league to league

Main Pre-Match Odds
All pre-game bets take into account extra innings unless otherwise stated.

When the Mercy Rule is applied, all bets stand on the current score.

Winner & Winner - 3 options - Subject to the 4.5 round rule.

Handicap on points, Handicap - 3 options and Run line - Other options – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule.

Total Runs, Team Total, Total - 3 Options and Total Runs - Other Options – Subject to the 8.5 Innings Rule, EXCEPT where the total has already been over, (if the total has already overtaken the stated total, then Over bets are settled as winners, and Under bets are settled as losers) or where the expected end of the match would mean that the outcome of the stated total would be determined. For example, if an MLB game is stopped or suspended at 5-5, Over 10 or 10.5 bets are considered winners, with Under 10 or 10.5 bets considered losers, since any expected end to the game would have included at least 11 runs.

Innings 4.5 - Total – Bets are settled on the score at the midpoint of the 5th inning (e.g. not at the end of the 5th inning), unless the stated total has already been exceeded. In this case, all bets are settled as follows: bets over the stated total are considered winners, and bets under the stated total are considered losers.

Handicap - Innings 4.5 Innings – Bets are settled on the score at the middle of the 5th inning (not at the end of the 5th inning), unless the team batting first is in the lead (with a Runs Handicap applied) at the start of the 5th inning or takes the lead by scoring (with a Runs Handicap applied) in that inning, in which case the team batting first is declared the winner.

Total after 3/5/7 Innings – Bets are settled on the score after 3/5/7 complete innings unless the stated total has already been exceeded. In this case, all bets are settled as follows: bets over the stated total are considered winners, and bets under the stated total are considered losers.

Handicap after 3/5/7 Innings – Bets will be settled on the result after the first 3/5/7 innings of a match have been completed, unless the team batting second is already in the lead (with a Runs Handicap applied) midway through the relevant inning, or takes the lead by scoring (with a Runs Handicap applied) in that inning, in which case the team batting second will be declared the winner.

Alternative pre-match bets
When the Mercy Rule is applied, all bets stand on the current score.

All bets are considered, at the fixed odds, regardless of the pitcher for each team. The launchers displayed are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, extra innings are counted.

All Alternative Bets - 1st Inning– 1st Inning must be completed for bets to stand, unless settlement is already determined.

Money Line and Total Double (including Alternatives) / Run Line and Total Double
Subject to the 8.5 Innings Rule unless settlement is already determined, for example if an MLB game is abandoned or suspended at 5-4 at the end of the 6th inning, at which point bets on the 8.5 Innings Total Runs would be determined (as the quoted total has already been exceeded) and the Winner portion of the Combo is subject to the 4.5 Innings Rule (as standard) and is therefore determined.

Double Result – Result after 4.5 innings and final result of the match. If a match ends in a tie, bets will be void.
Total Points - 5 Options – The 8.5 innings rule applies, unless the total has already reached the highest band, in which case that band will be settled as the winner.

Winning Margin – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule. The rules include extra innings for MLB; for non-MLB games that can end in a tie, this option is available. If an MLB game ends in a tie, when a game is cancelled/suspended bets will be void.

All bets stand regardless of pitcher changes. Unless otherwise stated, extra innings are counted. If, after a bet is placed, there is no further play in a match, bets are void.

Winner – Subject to the 4.5 innings rule.

Handicap on points / Handicaps - Other options – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule.

Total Runs/Total - Other Options – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule, EXCEPT where the total has already been overrun, (if the total has already overrun the stated total, then Over bets are settled as winners, and Under bets are settled as losers) or where the expected finish of the match would mean that the outcome of the stated total would be determined. For example, if an MLB game is stopped or suspended at 5-5, bets on Total Runs - Over 10 or 10.5 are considered winners, with bets on Under 10 or 10.5 being considered losers, since any expected end to the game would have featured at least 11 runs.

Team Total – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule, UNLESS the team total has already been exceeded (if the team total has already exceeded the stated total, Overs are considered winners and Unders are considered losers).

Handicap (3 options) – Includes Handicap Tie price. Extra innings count. Subject to 8½ innings rule.

Go to Overtime – The end of the 9th inning must be completed for bets to stand. In the event of a tie after 9 innings, this type of bet will be considered a Yes, even if extra innings are not played due to the match being stopped/suspended.

Runs Handicap - Innings (including Other Options) – Both the first (away team) and second (home team) halves of the specified innings must be completed for bets to stand, unless the runs handicap has already been achieved by the team batting second in the specified innings and cannot be exceeded.

Total Innings (including Other Options) – Both the first (away team) and second (home team) halves of the specified innings must be completed for bets to stand, unless the stated total is already exceeded at the time the match is abandoned/suspended.

One Run in One Half of an Inning – The specified half-inning (away or home team) must be completed, unless a run has already been scored or a hit has already occurred when the game is stopped/suspended.

Team with Most Hits in (Current/Next) Inning – Both the first (away team) and second (home team) halves of the specified inning must be completed for bets to stand, unless the team batting second in the specified inning has the most hits when the game is stopped/suspended.

Total Hits in (Current/Next) Inning / Total Runs in (Current/Next) Inning – Both the first (away team) and second (home team) halves of the specified inning must be completed, unless settlement is already determined.

Winning Margin – Subject to the 8.5 innings rule. The rules include extra innings for MLB; for non-MLB games that can end in a tie, this option is available. If an MLB game ends in a tie, when a game is cancelled/suspended bets will be void.

Exact match score - Subject to the 8.5 innings rule. The rules include extra innings when they occur; when a match can end in a draw, this option is available. If an MLB game ends in a tie when a game is cancelled/suspended bets will be void.

5 Innings - Winner – Bets are settled on the result after the completion of the first 5 innings, unless the team batting second is already ahead midway through the 5th inning, or scores and takes the lead in that inning, in which case the team batting second will be declared the winner.

Long Term Betting – General Rules
Regular Season Wins - The team must have played at least 160 regular season games for bets to have action, unless the remaining games of the season do not affect the outcome.

Regular Season - Special Bets - All bet types refer to season statistics accumulated in MLB and are transferable between the American League and the National League. Statistics accumulated in any other league are not taken into account. Unless otherwise stated, all bets stand, regardless of the length of the season.

Betting on the Final Winner, Pennant and Division
All bets stand regardless of team transfers, team name changes, season length or playoff format.

Markets:

1st Innings Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored in the first inning.
  • Example: Over/Under 0.5 runs in the 1st inning. If 1 run is scored, "Over" wins.
1st Innings Winner:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will score more runs in the first inning.
  • Example: Team A scores 2 runs, Team B scores 0; bet on "Team A" wins.
3-Way Run Line:
  • Explanation : Bet on a team to win with a run line, with three outcomes: Team A wins with run line, Team B wins with run line, or Draw (if applicable).
  • Example: Team A -1.5 run line. If Team A wins by 2+ runs, bet wins.
3-Way Total:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether the total runs will be under a number, exactly that number, or over that number.
  • Example: Total runs are 8; bet on "Exactly 8" wins.
4 1/2 Innings Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on the outcome of the game after 4.5 innings, often including a run line.
  • Example: Team A -1.5 after 4.5 innings. If Team A is leading by 2+ runs, bet wins.
4 1/2 Innings Total:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored in the first 4.5 innings.
  • Example: Over/Under 4.5 runs in the first 4.5 innings. If 5 runs are scored, "Over" wins.
X Innings Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on the outcome of the game after a specified number of innings (X), often including a run line.
  • Example: Team B -0.5 after 7 innings. If Team B is leading by 1+ run, bet wins.
X Innings Money Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will be leading after a specified number of innings (X).
  • Example: Team A leads after 5 innings; bet on "Team A" wins.
X Innings Result 3-Way:
  • Explanation: Bet on Team 1 to lead, Team 2 to lead, or a tie after a specified number of innings (X).
  • Example: After 6 innings, the score is tied; bet on "Tie" wins.
X Innings Run Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on a team to win after a specified number of innings (X) with a run line handicap.
  • Example: Team A -1.5 after 8 innings. If Team A leads by 2+ runs, bet wins.
X Innings Total:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored after a specified number of innings (X ).
  • Example: Over/Under 7.5 runs after 8 innings. If 8 runs are scored, "Over" wins.
A Run in the 1st Innings:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether at least one run will be scored in the first inning .
  • Example: A run is scored in the 1st inning; bet wins.
A Run in the Current Half-Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether at least one run will be scored in the current half-inning.
  • Example: A run is scored in the bottom of the 3rd inning; bet wins.
A Run in the Current Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether at least one run will be scored in the current inning (either half).
  • Example: A run is scored in the 5th inning; bet wins.
A Run in the Next Half-Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether at least one run will be scored in the upcoming half-inning.
  • Example: A run is scored in the top of the 7th inning; bet wins.
A Run in the Next Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether at least one run will be scored in the upcoming inning (either half).
  • Example: A run is scored in the 8th inning; bet wins.
Any Player to hit X+ Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether any player in the game will hit X or more home runs.
  • Example: Player A hits two home runs; 2+ wins.
Any Player to Hit X+ Home Runs in the Tournament:
  • Explanation: Bet on any player hitting X or more home runs in a tournament.
  • Example: A player hits 93 home runs; 92+ bet wins.
Any Player to Hit X+ Home Runs in 1st Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on any player hitting more than 35.5 home runs in the first round.
  • Example: A player hits 36 home runs; Over 35.5 bets win.
Any Player to Hit X+ Home Runs in Any Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on any player hitting more than X home runs in any round of a tournament.
  • Example: A player hits 41 home runs; bet wins.
Both Teams to Score X
  • Explanation: This market bets on whether both participating teams will score at least a specified number of runs (e.g., 2 runs, 5 runs) during the entire game.
  • Example: If you bet on "Both Teams to Score 3 Runs" and the final score is Team A 5 - 3 Team B, your bet wins because both teams scored at least 3 runs. If the score was Team A 4 - 2 Team B, your bet would lose as Team B did not score 3 runs.
Conference Tournament Winner:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win a specific conference tournament.
  • Example: Team A wins the SEC tournament; bet on "Team A" wins.
Conference Winner:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win their respective conference (regular season).
  • Example: Team B wins the AL East; bet on "Team B" wins.
Correct Score
  • Explanation: A bet on the exact score of the match
  • Example: You bet on Correct Score: 1-0'. If the score is 1-0 when the match finishes, your bet settles as a winner.
Double Result (5th Innings/End):
  • Explanation: Bet on a team to be leading after the 5th inning AND to win the match.
  • Example: Team A leads after the 5th inning and wins the match; bet wins.
First Team to Score
  • Explanation: This market bets on which team will score the first run of the game.
  • Example: If you bet on "Team A to be the First Team to Score" and Team A scores in the top of the 2nd inning, while Team B has not scored yet, your bet wins. If Team B scores first, your bet loses.
Game Total:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored by both teams in the entire game.
  • Example: Over/Under 8.5 total runs. If 9 runs are scored, "Over " wins.
Last Team to Score
  • Explanation: This market bets on which team will score the final run of the game.
  • Example: If you bet on "Team B to be the Last Team to Score" and the final score is Team A 4 - 6 Team B, with Team B scoring the final run in the bottom of the 8th inning, your bet wins. If Team A scores the last run, your bet loses.
Match Result:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win the match.
  • Example: Team A wins the match; bet on "Team A" wins.
Match Ups:
  • Explanation: Bet on which of two specific players or teams will perform better in a given category.
  • Example: Player A to hit more home runs than Player B; if Player A hits 2 and Player B hits 1, bet wins.
Match Winner - Total Double:
  • Explanation: Bet on the winner of the match AND whether the total runs will be over or under a set number.
  • Example: Team A wins and the total runs are over 8.5; “Team A & Over 8.5” bets wins
Money Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win the match.
  • Example: Team B wins the match; bet on "Team B" wins.
Most Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on which player will hit the most home runs in the game.
  • Example: Player C hits the most home runs; bet on "Player C" wins.
Most Home Runs by any Player in 1st Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on which player will hit the most home runs in the first round of a tournament.
  • Example: Player D hits the most home runs in the first round; bets on “Player D” wins.
Most Home Runs Record to be Broken - Any Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether the record for most home runs in any round of a tournament will be broken.
  • Example: The record is broken; bet wins.
Most Playoff Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on which player will hit the most home runs in the playoffs.
  • Example: Player H hits the most playoff home runs; bets on “Player H” wins.
Most Regular Season Home Runs Match-Up:
  • Explanation: Bet on which of two specific players will hit more home runs during the regular season.
  • Example: Player I hits more regular season home runs than Player J; bets on “Player I” win.
Number of Players to Hit X+ Home Runs:
  • Explanation:Bet on how many players will hit a certain number of home runs (X) in a game
  • Example : Over/Under 2.5 players hit 2+ home runs. If 3 players hit 2+ home runs, "Over" wins.
Pitcher Earned Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of earned runs a specific pitcher will allow.
  • Example: Pitcher A allows 3 earned runs; bet on "Under 3.5 earned runs" wins.
Player Career Regular Season Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on a player reaching a specific career milestone for regular season home runs.
  • Example: Player B hits 500 career regular season home runs; bets on “Player B to get 500 runs” wins.
Player Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of home runs a specific player will hit in a game
  • Example: Player C hits 2 home runs; bet on "Over 1.5 home runs" wins.
Player Home Runs In Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of home runs a specific player will hit in a particular round of a tournament.
  • Example: Player E hits 1 home run in Round 2; bet on "Over 0.5 home runs" wins.
Player Regular Season Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of home runs a specific player will hit during the regular season.
  • Example: Player H hits 40 home runs in the regular season; bet on "Over 39.5 home runs" wins.
Player Regular Season Runs Batted In:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of Runs Batted In (RBIs) a specific player will achieve during the regular season.
  • Example: Player K gets 90 RBIs in the regular season; bet on "Over 85.5 RBIs" wins.
Player Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of runs a specific player will score.
  • Example: Player L scores 2 runs; bet on "Over 1.5 runs" wins.
Player Runs Batted In:
  • Explanation : Bet on the number of Runs Batted In (RBIs) a specific player will achieve.
  • Example: Player J gets 3 RBIs; bet on "Over 2.5 RBIs" wins.
Player Tournament Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the number of home runs a specific player will hit in an entire tournament.
  • Example: Player P hits 5 home runs in the tournament; bet on "Over 4.5 home runs" wins.
Race to X Runs
  • Explanation: This market bets on which team will be the first to reach a specified number of runs (e.g., 3 runs, 5 runs) during the game.
  • Example: If you bet on "Team A to Race to 3 Runs" and Team A scores their third run in the 4th inning, while Team B has only scored two runs by the end of the game, your bet wins. If Team B reaches 3 runs first, or if neither team reaches 3 runs, your bet loses.
Result and Total Double:
  • Explanation: Bet on the winner of the match AND whether the total runs will be over or under a set number.
  • Example: Team A wins and the total runs are over 9.5; bet wins.
Regular Season Wins Match-Up:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will have the most regular season wins.
  • Example: Bet on Team A to win. If Team A has most wins in the season than Team B, your bet wins
Run Line:
  • Explanation: Bet on a team to win with a run line handicap (e.g., Team A -1.5).
  • Example: Team A -1.5. If Team A wins by 2 or more runs, bet wins.
Run Line - Total Double:
  • Explanation: Bet on a team to win with a run line AND whether the total runs will be over or under a set number.
  • Example: Team B +1.5 run line and total runs under 8.5; bet wins if both conditions are met.
Runs in the Current inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored in the current inning.
  • Example: Over/Under 1.5 runs in the 7th inning. If 2 runs are scored, "Over" wins.
Runs in the Next inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored in the upcoming inning.
  • Example: Over/Under 0.5 runs in the 8th inning. If 1 run is scored, "Over" wins.
Team Total:
  • Explanation: Bet on whether a specific team's total points will be over or under a set number.
  • Example: Away team scores 20 points; your bet on "Away Team - Over 19.5" wins.
Team X Total Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total number of home runs hit by a specific team.
  • Example: Team A hits 3 home runs; bet on "Over 2. 5 home runs" wins.
To Win Division:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win their specific division.
  • Example: Team A wins the East division; bet on "Team A" wins.
To Win League:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win their respective league
  • Example: Team B wins the American League; bets on "American League" wins.
To Win Outright:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win the entire competition
  • Example: Team C wins the World Series; bet on "Team C" wins.
To Win the Current Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will score more runs in the current inning.
  • Example: Team A scores 2 runs, Team B scores 1 in the 6th inning; bet on "Team A" wins.
To Win the Next Inning:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will score more runs in the upcoming inning.
  • Example: Team B scores more runs in the 7th inning; bet on "Team B" wins.
To Win World Series:
  • Explanation: Bet on which team will win the World Series.
  • Example: Team E wins the World Series; bet on "Team E" wins.
Total Home Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total number of home runs hit by both teams in the game.
  • Example: Over/Under 2.5 total home runs. If 3 home runs are hit, "Over" wins.
Total Home Runs in 1st Round:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total home runs hit in the first round of a tournament.
  • Example: Over/Under 50.5 total home runs in the first round. If 51 are hit, "Over" wins.
Total Home Runs in Tournament:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total home runs hit in an entire tournament.
  • Example: Over/Under 100.5 total home runs in the tournament. If 101 are hit , "Over" wins.
Total Runs:
  • Explanation: Bet on the total runs scored by both teams in the entire game.
  • Example: Over/Under 7.5 total runs. If 8 runs are scored, "Over" wins.
Winning Margin:
  • Explanation: Bet on the margin of victory for the winning team.
  • Example: Team A wins by 3 runs; bet on "Team A by 2-4 runs" wins.

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