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Sportsbook Game Rules

Updated over a week ago

Football

General Football Rules

  • Games must start in the same scheduling week of the league for bets to have action:

  • For the NFL, the scheduling week is Thursday - Wednesday.

    • For the NCAA, the scheduling is Tuesday - Monday

    • For all other football leagues, the scheduling week will be considered as Monday – Sunday

  • Games must have a minimum of 55 minutes official game time for bets to have action.

  • If a game is not completed/paused and fewer than 55 minutes of official game time have been played and is not resumed within 24 hours at the same venue, then all bets that are not unequivocally determined will be voided.

    • For markets that apply to a specific period (half/quarter/etc.) will not have action if the entire period isn’t played in full unless the result has already been determined or other special terms apply. Period markets played to completion will be deemed to have action if the game is not completed.

  • If a game is halted at any time, and replayed in full, all bets will be void.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home team remains designated as such, bets will stand.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home and away team’s listings are reversed, bets placed on the original listing will be void.

  • Forfeited games, whether won or lost, will not count as a game played or completed (or any other similar term) for settlement purposes.

  • Markets will include Overtime for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

    • For the sake of clarity, markets that apply to the 4th quarter DO NOT consider Overtime, while markets that apply to the 2nd half DO consider Overtime.

  • All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body.

  • In the absence of a statistical result being provided by the official organizing body for any market that is required for settlement, Betr Sportsbook will seek a reputable independent source for wager settlement.

  • Player markets, or other statistically dependent markets, are settled when the game is final, and when the necessary statistics are readily available on the league’s official website, or by the official statistical provider of the league. Any subsequent statistical changes after these markets are settled will not result in a re-settlement

  • In 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated, i.e. the market wagered on results in a “tie” and the wager is considered neither a winner nor a loser.


Overview of Specific Market Rules

Moneyline/Handicap/Totals Markets:

  • Markets will include Overtime for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

  • In the event that after Overtime markets result in a tie, for 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated.

  • Where a 3-way market is offered listing each team and the ‘tie’ as betting options, bets will be settled according to the result.

Period (Quarter & Half) Markets:

  • For bets based on a specific period (Quarter or Half), the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

  • Markets specified for the fourth quarter DO NOT include Overtime.

  • Markets specified for the second half DO include Overtime.

  • Unless otherwise stated all handicap and total markets are to be calculated based on the result from the start of the listed period to the end of the specified period. Examples:

    • Handicap (To win or lose by (3rd Quarter)): If the score was 14-14 at the start of the 3rd Quarter and the score was 21-17 at end of the 3rd quarter, then the scoreline referenced in the 3rd Quarter handicap wager would be 7-3.

    • Total Points (2nd Quarter): If the score was 10-7 at the start of the 2nd quarter and the score was 13-14 at end of the 2nd quarter, then the total points scored in the 2nd quarter would be 10.


Proposition or Prop Markets:

  • For Player Prop markets, only when a player does not play a snap in that game are the selections voided. All other bets stand, with the exception of Kickers.

  • For Head2Head markets, both players need to play a snap in their game for bets to have actions.

  • For Odd or Even markets, zero is considered an even number.

  • In the event of an abandoned game, all wagers will be declared void, unless a market result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

  • For Longest Completion/Reception/Rush, if the specified player does not record a respective statistic, then bets on that market will be declared void.

  • For next play markets, if the play does not occur due to the end of the half or game then bets on this play will be deemed to have no action. Additionally, if a penalty negates a play, bets on this play will be deemed to have no action.

  • A sack will be deemed to be a pass attempt in the NFL and rush attempt in the NCAA. If a touchdown occurs, this will be settled as a First Down occurring.

  • For the Drive Result market, drives are considered to start from the first offensive snap. ‘Punt’ will be settled as the winning selection is the punter kicks the ball, even if the returning team returns the ball for a touchdown. A blocked punt that results in a safety will be settled as ‘Safety’ and a blocked punt that results in an offensive touchdown will be settled as ‘Touchdown’. Any drives which are completed due to the end of the half or game will be settled as ‘Any Other’.

  • Current Drive - Cross X Yard Line markets will be settled according to the final sport of the ball if time expires and the yard line of any fumble. If the target yard line is crossed but there is a subsequent penalty that moves the ball back past the target, the play will not count as passing the target.


Live Betting:

  • Odds offered are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played, unless otherwise stated.

  • As the markets are live, Betr reserves the right to close the market at any time.

  • When scores, game time or statistically game data is shared during a game, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy. However, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.


Futures/Season Props

  • Bets will be settled based on official results provided by the league.

  • For bets to stand, the number of games deemed to be officially resulted must equal the number of games scheduled when the season begins, unless the outcome has already been unequivocally determined.

  • Any forfeited game that is considered an official result will count towards season long bets.

  • For season long player prop bets and player award bets, the nominated player must be involved in at least one snap during the regular season game for bets to have action.

  • For the purposes of regular season win total markets, games that result in ties are to be treated as losses.

Note: Prop wagers will not be available for NCAA events.

Baseball

General Baseball Rules

These rules apply to Major League (MLB), all levels of Minor League, NCAA and World Baseball. World Baseball is defined as a league which is governed outside of the United States.

  • The game must start on the scheduled day (local stadium time) for bets to have action.

  • In the result of a game being called early and a result being deemed by the officiating crew and/or the organizing body the following rules apply:

    • Moneyline market: The game must be a minimum of 4.5 innings completed for bets to have action. For clarity sake, if 4.5 innings have been played and the home team is winning, then the home team wins. If play is suspended during the bottom of the 5th innings and the away team is winning, then wagers will be void.

    • All Others: The game must go at least 9 full innings (8.5 innings if the home team is ahead resulting in the end of the game) bets will not stand, unless the result of the market is already determined.

  • If a regular season game is halted or postponed and not subsequently concluded within 24 hours all bets will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a play-off game is halted or postponed, all bets will remain valid until the completion of the game as per the governing body’s determination. Should no further play occur but a team is awarded a win then wagers will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a game is halted at any time, and replayed in full, all bets will be void.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home team remains designated as such, bets will stand.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home and away team’s listings are reversed, bets placed on the original listing will be void.

  • Forfeited games, whether won or lost, will not count as a game played or completed (or any other similar term) for settlement purposes.

  • Markets will include Extra Innings for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “9 Innings only” for leagues that offer Extra Innings.

  • All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body.

  • In the absence of a statistical result being provided by the official organizing body for any market that is required for settlement, Betr Sportsbook will seek a reputable independent source for bet settlement.

  • Player markets, or other statistically dependent markets, are settled when the game is final, and when the necessary statistics are readily available on the league’s official website, or by the official statistical provider of the league. Any subsequent statistical changes after these markets are settled will not result in a re-settlement

  • In 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated, i.e. the market wagered on results in a “tie” and the wager is considered neither a winner nor a loser.

Overview of Specific Markets

Moneyline/Handicap/Totals Markets:

  • Markets will include Extra Innings for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “9 Innings only” for leagues that offer Extra Innings.

  • In the event that after Extra Innings markets result in a tie, for 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated.

  • Where a 3-way market is offered listing each team and the ‘tie’ as betting options, bets will be settled according to the result.

  • In the result of a game being called early and a result being deemed by the officiating crew and/or the organizing body the following rules apply:

    • Moneyline: will be settled following the ‘4.5 Inning Rule’.

    • Handicap/Totals: bets will not stand, unless the result of the market is already determined.


Period (Innings/Half Innings) Markets

  • For bets based on a specific period (Inning/Half Inning), the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

  • Unless otherwise stated all handicap and total markets are to be calculated based on the result from the start of the listed period to the end of the specified period. Examples:

    • Handicap (To win or lose by (3rd Inning)): If the score was 0-2 at the start of the 2nd Inning and the score was 2-3 at end of the 2nd Inning, then the scoreline referenced in the 3rd Inning handicap wager would be 2-1.

    • Total Runs (5th Inning): If the score was 4-5 at the start of the 5th Inning and the score was 4-6 at end of the 5th Inning, then the total runs scored in the 5th Inning would be 1.

Proposition or Prop Markets

  • For Player Prop markets, only when a player does not play in that game are the selections voided. All other bets stand.

  • For Odd or Even props, zero is considered an even number.

  • For Total Bases props, only bases gained on hits will be counted. Singles will be counted as one base, doubles as two bases, triples as three bases and home runs as four bases.

  • For On Base props, the number of times the player gets on base is counted.

  • For Plate Appearance markets intentional walks will be settled as void. Fielder’s choice will be settled as ‘In Play Out’. The player will be determined to get on base when they are walked and a runner is tagged out to end the innings.

  • For Pitch-by-pitch markets any type of hit will be settled as ‘In-play’, including any bases reached on error or a failed fielder’s choice. If a player is hit by a pitch or there is a pitch out then ‘Ball’ will be settled as the winning selection. Intentional walks will be settled as voided.

  • 3 Up, 3 Down: This occurs when only three batters come to the plate and record official plate appearances during the listed half-inning. It is possible for players to reach base and for a “3 Up, 3 Down” to still occur (e.g., Runner caught stealing, double play, etc.).

Live Betting:

  • Odds offered are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played, unless otherwise stated.

  • If a live prop specifies the pitcher, the wager will stand only if the listed pitcher remains on the mound until the determination of the wager. If the pitcher is not specified in the market name, then all bets have action regardless of pitcher changes.

  • As the markets are live, Betr reserves the right to close the market at any time.

  • When scores, game time or statistically game data is shared during a game, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy. However, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.


Outcomes After Xth Inning:

  • The specified Inning must be completed for bets to action.

  • These markets will result as if the game had resulted at the end of that inning. For example:

    • A wagered placed on the Winner (moneyline) after 3rd Inning market will reference the scoreline from the start of the 1st Inning to the end of the 3rd Inning.


Futures/Season Props

  • Bets will be settled based on official results provided by the league.

  • For bets to stand, the number of games deemed to be officially resulted must equal the number of games scheduled when the season begins, unless the outcome has already been unequivocally determined.

  • Any forfeited game that is considered an official result will count towards season long bets.

  • For season long player prop bets and player award bets, the nominated player must be involved in at least one game during the regular season game for bets to have action.

  • For the purposes of regular season win total markets, games that result in ties are to be treated as losses.

Note: Prop wagers will not be available for NCAA events.


Basketball

General Basketball Rules

  • The game must start on the scheduled day (local stadium time) for bets to have action.

  • If a regular season game is halted or postponed and not subsequently concluded (NBA: 48 minutes played, 40 minutes NCAA & Others) within 24 hours all bets will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a play-off game is halted or postponed, all bets will remain valid until the completion of the game as per the governing body’s determination. Should no further play occur but a team is awarded a win then wagers will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a game is halted at any time, and replayed in full, all bets will be void.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home team remains designated as such, bets will stand.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home and away team’s listings are reversed, bets placed on the original listing will be void.

  • Forfeited games, whether won or lost, will not count as a game played or completed (or any other similar term) for settlement purposes.

  • Markets will include Overtime for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

    • For the sake of clarity, markets that apply to the 4th quarter DO NOT consider Overtime, while markets that apply to the 2nd half DO consider Overtime.

  • All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body.

  • In the absence of a statistical result being provided by the official organizing body for any market that is required for settlement, Betr Sportsbook will seek a reputable independent source for bet settlement.

  • Player markets, or other statistically dependent markets, are settled when the game is final, and when the necessary statistics are readily available on the league’s official website, or by the official statistical provider of the league. Any subsequent statistical changes after these markets are settled will not result in a re-settlement

  • In 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated, i.e. the market wagered on results in a “tie” and the wager is considered neither a winner nor a loser.

Overview of Specific Market Rules

Moneyline/Handicap/Totals Markets:

  • Markets will include Overtime for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

  • In the event that after Overtime markets result in a tie, for 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated.

  • Where a 3-way market is offered listing each team and the ‘tie’ as betting options, bets will be settled according to the result.

Period (Quarter & Half) Markets

  • For bets based on a specific period (Quarter or Half), the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

  • Markets specified for the fourth quarter DO NOT include Overtime.

  • Markets specified for the second half DO include Overtime.

  • Unless otherwise stated all handicap and total markets are to be calculated based on the result from the start of the listed period to the end of the specified period. Examples:

    • Handicap (To win or lose by (3rd Quarter)): If the score was 14-14 at the start of the 3rd quarter and the score was 21-17 at end of the 3rd quarter, then the scoreline referenced in the 3rd quarter handicap wager would be 7-3.

    • Total Points (2nd Quarter): If the score was 10-7 at the start of the 2nd quarter and the score was 13-14 at end of the 2nd quarter, then the total points scored in the 2nd quarter would be 10.


Proposition or Prop Markets

  • For Player Prop markets, only when a player does not play in that game are the selections voided. All other bets stand.

  • For Head2Head markets, both players need to play a snap in their game for bets to have actions.

  • For Odd or Even markets, zero is considered an even number.

  • For double result markets (Halftime & Fulltime), OT is not included.

  • In the event of an abandoned game, all wagers will be declared void, unless a market result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

  • To Score Next or To Score First markets bets will be voided if no team scores after the wager is placed.

  • Race to ‘X’ points markets will be settled as void if neither score reaches the target score.

  • For Next Possession markets an offensive rebound is deemed to be a new possession.


Live Betting:

  • Odds offered are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played, unless otherwise stated.

  • As the markets are live, Betr reserves the right to close the market at any time.

  • When scores, game time or statistically game data is shared during a game, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy. However, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.

Futures/Season Props

  • Bets will be settled based on official results provided by the league.

  • For bets to stand, the number of games deemed to be officially resulted must equal the number of games scheduled when the season begins, unless the outcome has already been unequivocally determined.

  • Any forfeited game that is considered an official result will count towards season long bets.

  • For season long player prop bets and player award bets, the nominated player must be involved in at least one game during the regular season game for bets to have action.

  • For the purposes of regular season win total markets, games that result in ties are to be treated as losses.

Note: Prop wagers will not be available for NCAA events.

Ice Hockey

General Ice Hockey Rules

  • The game must start on the scheduled day (local stadium time) for bets to have action.

  • If a regular season game is halted or postponed and not subsequently concluded within 24 hours all bets will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a play-off game is halted or postponed, all bets will remain valid until the completion of the game as per the governing body’s determination. Should no further play occur but a team is awarded a win then wagers will be voided, unless the market has already determined.

  • If a game is halted at any time, and replayed in full, all bets will be void.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home team remains designated as such, bets will stand.

  • If a game venue is changed, and the home and away team’s listings are reversed, bets placed on the original listing will be void.

  • Forfeited games, whether won or lost, will not count as a game played or completed (or any other similar term) for settlement purposes.

  • Markets will include Overtime and subsequent shootout for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

    • For the sake of clarity, markets that apply to the 3rd period DO NOT include Overtime and subsequent shootout.

    • In the event of a shootout, the winning team will be credited with one goal to the scoreline. This counts to all markets where applicable

  • All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league’s governing body.

  • In the absence of a statistical result being provided by the official organizing body for any market that is required for settlement, Betr Sportsbook will seek a reputable independent source for bet settlement.

  • Player markets, or other statistically dependent markets, are settled when the game is final, and when the necessary statistics are readily available on the league’s official website, or by the official statistical provider of the league. Any subsequent statistical changes after these markets are settled will not result in a re-settlement

  • In 2-way markets, push rules apply unless otherwise stated, i.e. the market wagered on results in a “tie” and the wager is considered neither a winner nor a loser.


Overview of Specific Market Rules

Moneyline/Handicap/Totals Markets:

  • Markets will include Overtime and subsequent shootout for settlement purposes unless otherwise stated. If markets do exclude Overtime they will be clearly marked with “Excl. OT” for leagues that offer Overtime.

  • Where a 3-way market is offered listing each team and the ‘tie’ as betting options, bets will be settled according to the result.

Period Markets

  • For bets based on a specific period (Period), the entire period must be played for bets to stand.

  • Markets specified for the third period DO NOT include Overtime and subsequent shootout.

  • Unless otherwise stated all handicap and total markets are to be calculated based on the result from the start of the listed period to the end of the specified period. Examples:

    • Handicap (To win or lose by (2nd Period)): If the score was 0-1 at the start of the 2nd period and the score was 0-2 at end of the 2nd period , then the scoreline referenced in the 2nd period handicap wager would be 0-1.

    • Total Points (3rd Period): If the score was 0-2 at the start of the 3rd period and the score was 3-2 at end of the 3rd period, then the total goals scored in the 3rd period would be 3.


Proposition or Prop Markets

  • For Player Prop markets, only when a player does not play in that game (enter the ice) are the selections voided. All other bets stand.

  • For First & Last Goalscorer markets, if the regulation time and Overtime end scoreless then “no Goalscorer” will be the result.

    • Subsequently, for Xth Goalscorer markets, if the quoted goal is not scored in regulation and overtime then bets will be void.

  • For Head2Head markets, both players need to play a snap in their game for bets to have actions.

  • For Odd or Even markets, zero is considered an even number.

  • For double result markets (Halftime & Fulltime), OT is not included.

  • In the event of an abandoned game, all wagers will be declared void, unless a market result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.

  • For Player First or Last Goalscorer markets, wagers on players that do not have any playtime will be voided.

  • For Double Chance markets, Overtime is not considered

Live Betting:

  • Odds offered are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played, unless otherwise stated.

  • As the markets are live, Betr reserves the right to close the market at any time.

  • When scores, game time or statistically game data is shared during a game, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy. However, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.

Futures/Season Props

  • Bets will be settled based on official results provided by the league.

  • For bets to stand, the number of games deemed to be officially resulted must equal the number of games scheduled when the season begins, unless the outcome has already been unequivocally determined.

  • Any forfeited game that is considered an official result will count towards season long bets.

  • For season long player prop bets and player award bets, the nominated player must be involved in at least one game during the regular season game for bets to have action.

  • For the purposes of regular season win total markets, games that result in ties are to be treated as losses.

Note: Prop wagers will not be available for NCAA events.

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