Sportsbook Rules and Regulations

Part A - Introduction

Use and interpretation

The Betfair Sportsbook Rules and Regulations ("Sportsbook Rules") are part of Betfair’s terms and conditions.

The Sportsbook Rules apply in relation to the markets offered and bets placed on the Betfair Sportsbook and on Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds’ and ‘Multiples’ products (although they do not apply in relation to any bets placed on Exchange Multiples, Australian Multis, Tote Extra and Tote & Exotics markets). The Sportsbook Rules do not apply to markets offered or bets placed on the Betfair Exchange.

The Sportsbook Rules consist of the following:
- This Introduction section (Part A);
- The General Rules (set out in Part B below); and
- The Specific Sports Rules (set out in Part C below – these apply to certain sports and to financial markets).
The General Rules apply to all bets on the aforementioned products unless stated otherwise in the Specific Sports Rules. If there is any inconsistency between the Specific Sports Rules and the General Rules, the Specific Sports Rules shall prevail. The General Rules will apply in respect of any category of bets or markets not referred to in the Specific Sports Rules (for example, special bets or beach volleyball).

Please note that there are separate Rules and Regulations for each of our Exchange and Sportsbook products. The rules governing how markets are offered, managed and/or settled are not the same for every market on each product. In certain circumstances, a bet that is settled as a winner on one product may be settled as a loser on the other product (and vice versa). Additionally, different settlement rules may apply so that, for example, bets that are a winner on one product may be settled as a dead heat or be voided on the other product. Customers must ensure that they familiarise themselves with the relevant rules that apply to the bets that they place on Betfair’s products.
Customer responsibility

Betfair customers should make themselves aware of all of the Sportsbook Rules affecting any market on which they wish to place a bet.
Customer betting disputes & IBAS

Any Betfair customer who has any concerns or questions regarding the Sportsbook Rules or regarding the settlement of any Betfair market should contact Betfair via email at info@betfair.com or via the relevant country-specific Helpdesk email address or telephone number.

If a customer is not satisfied with how a bet or a market has been settled then the customer should provide details of their grievance to Betfair via email at info@betfair.com or via the relevant country-specific Helpdesk email address or telephone number. Betfair shall use its reasonable endeavours to respond to queries of this nature within a few days (but intends in any event to respond to all such queries within 14 days of receipt).

When a customer has exhausted the internal Betfair betting dispute process without a satisfactory outcome, they may submit their betting dispute to IBAS, the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, or to such other independent betting adjudication service that Betfair may recognise from time to time.

Part B - General Rules

In-Play betting
1. 1.1General
  - For everything other than horseracing and greyhound racing, if a market is not scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the relevant time, then:
    - if the event has a scheduled 'off' time, all bets matched after that scheduled off time will be void; and
    - if the event does not have a scheduled 'off' time, Betfair will use its reasonable endeavours to ascertain the time of the actual 'off' and all bets after the time of the 'off' determined by Betfair will be void.
  - For horseracing and greyhound racing, if a market is not scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the relevant time, then all bets matched after the official 'off' time will be void.
  - Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to suspend in-play markets at the start of and at the end of the event. However, Betfair does not guarantee that such markets will be suspended at the relevant time.
  - Betfair reserves the right at its absolute discretion to part-suspend or fully suspend outcomes/selections in a Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market that has been turned in-play.
  - Betfair customers are responsible for managing their in-play bets at all times.
  - The availability of an in-play market on our Exchange product for a particular event does not necessarily mean that there will be an equivalent in-play market for the same event on our Sportsbook or Fixed Odds product.
  - For the purposes of in-play betting, customers should be aware that transmissions described as “live” by some broadcasters may actually be delayed or pre-recorded. The extent of any delay may vary depending on the set-up through which they are receiving pictures or data. Please also be aware that, for operational reasons, bet requests made in-play may take slightly longer to process.
2. 1.2All markets other than soccer markets - not suspending at the time of the 'off'
  - In relation to markets which are scheduled to be turned in-play, Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to turn such markets in-play at the time of the 'off'. However, Betfair does not guarantee that such markets will be suspended and turned in-play at the time of the 'off'.
  - If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the time of the 'off' and the market is not turned in-play at any time during the event, all bets matched after the scheduled time of the 'off' will be void (in the case of horseracing and greyhound racing, bets will be void from the official rather than the scheduled 'off' time) UNLESS it can be established that the bet was placed before the official off time or the actual time of the off. If the event does not have a scheduled 'off' time, Betfair will use its reasonable endeavours to ascertain the time of the actual 'off' and all bets after the time of the 'off' determined by Betfair will be void.
  - If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at the time of the 'off', but the market is turned in-play at a later time during the event, all bets matched after the time of the 'off' will stand HOWEVER the price may be adjusted by Betfair and the bets may be settled in accordance with Paragraph 7 of the Sportsbook Rules below.
3. 1.3Soccer markets - not suspending at kick-off
  - In relation to soccer markets that are scheduled to be turned in-play, Betfair aims to use its reasonable endeavours to turn such markets in-play at kick-off and to suspend such markets on the occurrence of a Material Event (see definition of "Material Event" below). However, Betfair does not guarantee that markets will be suspended and turned in-play at kick-off.
  - If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at kick-off and the market is not turned in-play at any time during the match, all bets matched after the scheduled time of the kick-off will be void UNLESS it can be established that the bet was actually placed before the actual time of kick-off.
  - If a market is scheduled to be turned in-play but Betfair fails to suspend the market at kick-off, but the market is turned in-play at a later time during the match, all bets matched after the scheduled time of the kick-off will stand HOWEVER the price may be adjusted by Betfair and the bets may be settled in accordance with Paragraph 7 of the Sportsbook Rules below.
  - For the purpose of this rule, a "Material Event" shall mean a goal being scored, a penalty being awarded or a player being sent off.
Results and market settlement
1. 2.1General
  - Where the Specific Sports Rules do not specify how and on what basis a market will be settled, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
  - If no official result of a relevant governing body is available, the result will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources. In such cases, if any new information comes into the public domain within 48 hours of settlement, then Betfair shall (acting reasonably) determine either:
    1. whether the market should be reinstated or resettled in light of this new information; or
    2. whether or not to wait for further information before deciding whether to reinstate or resettle the market. Except where Betfair has announced that it is waiting for further information, any information that comes into the public domain more than 48 hours after a market has been settled shall not be considered by Betfair (regardless of whether or not such information may have led to a different result).
  - In the event of any uncertainty about any result or potential result, Betfair reserves the right to suspend settlement of any market for an unlimited period until the uncertainty can be resolved to the reasonable satisfaction of Betfair. Betfair reserves the right to void any market if the uncertainty regarding settlement cannot be resolved to Betfair’s reasonable satisfaction.
2. 2.2Resettlements
  - Markets are generally settled shortly after the end of the event in question. Betfair may settle (or part-settle) some markets before the official result is declared (or may increase a customer’s ‘available to bet’ balance by the minimum potential winnings of that customer on a given market) purely as a customer service benefit. However, Betfair reserves the right to amend the settlement of the market if:
    1. the official result is different to the result on which Betfair initially settled the market (for example, a horseracing result being changed by the relevant governing body shortly after a race); or
    2. if the whole market is eventually voided (e.g. for an abandoned event).
  - Betfair reserves the right to reverse the settlement of a market if a market is settled in error (for example, a human or technical error).
  - If Betfair resettles a market, this may lead to amendments being made to a customer's balance to reflect changes in market settlement.
3. 2.3Non Runners
  - Unless stated otherwise in respect of any particular market, all bets are ‘all in compete or not’. This means that if an individual or team is withdrawn or disqualified before they have taken part in the event bets on the selection will be deemed losers. However if the event specifically says it is ‘non runner no bet’ stakes will be refunded if there is a withdrawal prior to the event. In the case of withdrawals we may apply a ‘Tattersalls rule 4 deduction’ to any winnings based upon the price of the withdrawn selection(s).
Abandonments, Cancellations, Postponements
- Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, where a market has no rules in the Specific Sports Rules in relation to an abandonment, cancellation and/or postponement the following shall apply.
- In relation to any match, fixture, game, individual event, race or similar: If the event is not completed within three days after the scheduled completion date, then all bets on markets for this event will be void, except for bets on any markets that have been unconditionally determined.
- In relation to any tournament, competition or similar: If the event is not completed within three days after the scheduled completion date of the event, then any markets relating to the event will be settled in accordance with the official ruling of the relevant governing body, providing such a decision is given within 90 days after the scheduled completion date. If no official ruling is announced in this 90 day period, then bets on any market relating to this event will be void, except for bets on any markets which have been unconditionally determined. If a market is to be voided but has been part-settled as a courtesy to Betfair customers, then such part-settled bets will be reversed and all bets on the market will be void.
- Betfair will decide (acting reasonably) whether a market relates to a match (or similar) or a tournament (or similar). However, by way of example, the following shall apply:
  1. Europa League outright = tournament;
  2. Champions League Group outright = tournament;
  3. Top Premiership goalscorer = tournament;
  4. 72-hole Golf Match bet = match;
  5. Ryder Cup outright = tournament;
  6. Golf tournament outright = tournament;
  7. Tennis Tournament outright = tournament;
  8. 5-day Cricket Test Match = match;
  9. Ashes Series outright winner = tournament;
  10. Motor Race (e.g. Grand Prix) = match.
Change of venue
- Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if change of venue is not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply:
- For any team sport: if the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void only if the new venue is a home ground of the original away team.
- For all categories or markets other than team sports: if the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will stand.
- If there is a change in the type of scheduled surface (e.g. a hockey match switching from grass to astro-turf) after a bet is placed, all bets will stand.
Periods of time
- Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply.
- If the scheduled duration of an event is changed after a bet is placed but before the start of the event, then all bets will be void.
- Some markets refer to the length of time until an occurrence in the event (e.g. time of first goal). If an event happens in stoppage or injury time after any regular time period then it will be deemed to have occurred at the end of the regular time period. For example, if a goal is scored in first half stoppage-time in a soccer match it will be deemed to have occurred on 45 minutes.
- All bets apply to the relevant full ‘regular time’ period including stoppage time. Any extra-time and/or penalty shoot-out is not included.
- References within these Rules and Regulations to a particular number of ‘days’ shall mean the end of the day local time after the expiry of the specified number of days. For example, if a rugby match is scheduled for the 1st of December, then the rule that allows the match to be completed within three days after the scheduled completion date (see Paragraph 3 above) would mean that the deadline for completion of that match would be 23.59:59 on the 4th of December.
"To qualify" markets
- Some markets have different rules and these are listed in the Specific Sports Rules. However, if not dealt with in the Specific Sports Rules then the following shall apply.
- Any 'to qualify' market (e.g. "to reach the final" markets) will be determined by the competitor or team that progresses, whether or not they take part in the next round or event for which they have qualified. Markets will be settled after the qualifying stage and any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result will not count.
Dead heats
- Unless stated otherwise in the Specific Sports Rules the Dead Heat Rule applies to bets on a market where there are more winners than expected.
- Dead heat is a term that describes when two or more selections in an event tie. If a “dead-heat” between two selections is declared on any event, half the stake is applied to the selection at full odds and the other half is lost. If more than two “dead-heats” are declared, the stake is proportioned accordingly.
Errors
- Betfair makes every effort to ensure that it does not make any errors when accepting bets. However, if as a result of technical or system problems or human error, a bet is accepted that is at odds (which includes handicap provisions or similar) and/or is on terms that are either:
  1. materially different from those available in the general betting market at the time the bet was made; or
  2. clearly incorrect given the chance of the event occurring at the time the bet was made including, in either case, because the bet was placed after the start of an event, because the market was not displaying or reflecting in-play status, or because of any other reason, then all bets will stand HOWEVER Betfair will settle winning bets at the ‘correct price’.
- To establish the ‘correct price’, Betfair will consider prices available in the general betting market at the time the bet was made, including the prices offered by other major betting operators.
Maximum winnings
- Except in the case of horseracing (where limits apply per day), the maximum payout limits apply to individual events (as described in more detail below). If you place a bet that exceeds the applicable limits for a particular event, the relevant maximum payouts will still apply.
- The maximum payout limits refer to the total returns on your bets, excluding your original stake.
- The maximum payout limits apply to any one customer or group of customers acting together, backing the same combination of selections, regardless of whether or not such bets are struck separately, at a range of different prices, on different days and through a number of different accounts. If Betfair believes that a number of bets have been placed in this way, the total payment of all those bets combined will be limited to one single maximum payout.
- The maximum payouts shown below are shown in sterling. If bets are placed in another currency, the maximum payout will be converted using the applicable exchange rate on the day of settlement of the bets.
- The maximum payout for bonus payouts such as ‘Lucky 15s’ and ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is £50,000 per day.
- The following maximum payout limits will apply to the events shown (please note: if a multiple bet has been placed which involves events with different maximum payout limits, the lowest applicable maximum payout limit will apply to the whole of your multiple bet – for example, if you place a multiple bet on English Premier League football matches and on a golf tournament, your winnings will be capped at £250,000 and not £1,000,000):
  - Football Events:
    Events limited to £1,000,000
    
    Copa America, English Premier League, FIFA World Cup, French Ligue 1, German 1. Bundesliga, Serie A, Spanish Primera Division, The Championship, UEFA Champions League, UEFA European Championship, UEFA Super Cup
    
    Events limited to £500,000
    
    African Cup of Nations, Austrian Bundesliga, Belgian Jupiler League, Football League Cup, Clydesdale Bank Premier, Community Shield, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Copa Liberadores, Dutch Eredivisie, Dutch Super Cup, FA Cup, French Super Cup, German Super Cup, Italian Super Coppa, Npower League One, Npower League Two, Portuguese Super Cup, Spanish Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Copa, UEFA Europa League
    
    Events limited to £250,000
    
    Argentinian Apertura, Asian Champions League, Asian Cup, Australian A League, Australian Cup, Belgian Super Cup, Blue Square North, Blue Square South, Brazilian Campeonato, CONCACAF Champions League, Copa Sudamericana, Coppa Italia, Croatian 1.HNL, Croatian Super Cup, Czech Cup, Czech Gambrinus Liga, Danish Cup, Danish Superligaen, Dutch Cup, Dutch Jupiler League, FA Trophy, FAI Cup, Finnish Veikkausliiga, French Coupe de France, French Coupe de la Ligue, French Ligue 2, German 2. Bundesliga, German Cup, Greek Super League, International Friendlies, Irish Premier League, Japanese Emperor's Cup, Japanese J-League Cup, Japanese J-League, Japanese Super Cup, Johnstones Paint Trophy, Mexican Primera Division, MLS, Norwegian NM Cupen, Norwegian Tippeligaen, Polish Cup, Polish Ekstraklasa, Polish League Cup, Polish Super Cup, Portuguese Cup, Portuguese League Cup, Portuguese Superliga, Recopa Sudamericana, Romanian Liga 1, Russian Premier Division, Russian Super Cup, Scottish Challenge Cup, Scottish Division 1, Scottish FA Cup, Scottish League Cup, Serie B, Setanta Cup, Setanta Shield, Spanish Liga Adelante, Swedish Allsvenskan, Swedish Cup, Swedish Super Cup, Swiss Cup, Swiss Super League, Toulon Tournament, Turkish Super Lig, U20 Internationals, U21 Internationals, Ukranian Vischya Liga, Welsh Cup, Welsh Premier League, World Club Championships
    
    Events limited to £100,000
    
    AFC Challenge Cup, AFC Cup, AFF Suzuki Cup, African Champions League, Amsterdam Tournament, Austrian Cup, Austrian Erste Liga, Baltic League, Belarus Vysshaya Liga, Belgian Cup, Bulgarian Cup, Bulgarian Premier, Chilean Primera Division, CIS Insurance Cup, Copa do Brasil, Croatian 2.HNL, Croatian Cup, Cypriot First Division, Czech Druha Liga, Danish Division 1, Ecuador Serie A, Egyptian Premier League, Emirates Cup, Estonian Cup, Estonian Meistriliiga, Finnish Cup, Finnish Liigacup, Finnish Ykkönen, French National, German 3. Bundesliga, German Regionalliga Nord, German Regionalliga Sud, German Regionalliga West, Greek Cup, Hungarian Cup, Hungarian Labdarugo NB I, Hungarian League Cup, Icelandic Premier League, IFA Premiership, Irish Cup, Irish First Division, Israeli Ligat Al, Japanese J2 League, Norwegian Adeccoligaen, Polish Druga Liga, Portuguese Liga de Honra, Romanian Cup, Russian 1. Division, Russian Cup, Ryman Premier League, Scottish Division 2, Scottish Division 3, Serbian Cup, Serbian Super Liga, Slovakian Corgon Liga, Slovakian Cup, Slovenian Prva Liga, South Korean K-League, Southern Premier League, Swedish Superettan, Swiss Challenge League, Turkish Cup, U16 Internationals, U17 Internationals, U19 Internationals, Ukranian Cup, Unibond Premier League, Uraguay Copa Bimbo, Uraguay Primera Division, Venezuelan Primera Division, Victory Shield
    
    Events limited to £50,000
    
    Albanian Cup, Albanian Kategorie Superiore, Andorran Primera Division, Belgian Division 2, Bolivian Premier Division, Bosnia-Herzegovina Premier Liga, Brazilian Division 2, Chinese Super League, Columbian Copa Mustang, Danish Division 2 East, Danish Division 2 West, Estonian Esiliiga, Faroe Islands Formula Deildin, Finnish Kakkonen A, Finnish Kakkonen B, Finnish Kakkonen C, Greek Beta Ethniki, Israeli Liga Leumit, Israeli State Cup, Italian Serie C1/A, Italian Serie C1/B, Latvian Virsliga, Lithuanian A Lyga, Luxembourg Division Nationale, Macedonian 1. League, Maltese Premier League, Montenegro Prva Liga, Norwegian Division 2 Group 1, Norwegian Division 2 Group 2, Norwegian Division 2 Group 3, Norwegian Division 2 Group 3, Paraguay Division Profesional, Peruvian Primera Division, Singapore S League, South African Premier League, Turkish League A
  - Horseracing
    All bets are subject to a maximum payment to any one client in any one day as listed below, irrespective of stakes, odds or number of winning lines.
    
    The maximum payout on British and Irish horseracing covered by the ‘Full SIS Service’ is £1,000,000.
    
    The £1,000,000 limit does not apply in the following cases:
    - Any bet on a British or Irish race which is not covered by the ‘Full SIS Service’ (for example, certain Bank Holiday meetings) – these are subject to a maximum payout of £50,000;
    - Bets which include a selection for racing outside of Great Britain and Ireland and which are covered by the ‘Full SIS Service’ are subject to a maximum payout of £100,000;
    - Any bet which contains a selection running at a race outside of Great Britain and Ireland where race results are not covered by the ‘Full SIS Service’ is subject to a maximum payout of £50,000; and
    - Ante post bets are subject to a maximum payment of £100,000.
  - Other Sports Events:
    Events limited to £500,000
    
    Golf, Tennis
    
    Events limited to £250,000
    
    Cricket
    
    Events limited to £100,000
    
    NFL Football (US), NHL Ice Hockey (US), Motor racing, Major League Baseball (US), NBA Basketball (US), Snooker, Darts, Rugby Union, Rugby League
    
    Events limited to £25,000
    
    Volleyball, Handball, Futsal, ‘Special Bets’ or ‘Novelty’ markets, any other sport or event not mentioned above
- Overall Maximum Daily Payout Limit: Subject to any lower limits that may apply in respect of any particular event (as set out above), the overall maximum daily payout limit to any customer for all winning bets placed on the Sportsbook, Fixed Odds and Multiples products combined is £1,000,000 (or the currency equivalent). If you place winning bets on those products that exceed this daily limit, your winnings will be reduced to £1,000,000 and the remainder of your winnings in excess of £1,000,000 will be forfeited by you.
Multiples
- Betfair currently offers two types of multiples bets, ‘Exchange Multiples’ and ‘Fixed Odds Multiples’. Please click here for Betfair’s FAQ page and further information in relation to Exchange Multiples and please click here for Betfair’s FAQ page and further information in relation to Fixed Odds Multiples. These Sportsbook Rules only apply to Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds Multiples’. To see the rules that apply to ‘Exchange Multiples’ please see the Multiples section of the Exchange Rules and Regulations.
- A multiple bet consists of a number of legs. A leg is defined as one or more chosen selections in any individual event market.
- Betfair reserves the right in its sole discretion not to accept certain multiple bets or to scale back stakes in certain circumstances.
- All multiple bets placed are subject to the Sportsbook Rules that apply to each individual sport that relates to any leg of any multiple bet.
- If any selection in any leg is a non-runner or otherwise void under the Sportsbook Rules (e.g. an abandoned match) then all bets on that individual leg will be void and the Fixed Odds Multiple bet shall be adjusted accordingly. For example a treble including one void leg will become a double. If that voided legs mean that an individual bet within a multiple becomes a single bet, then this single bet will stand.
- Multiple bets combining different selections within the same event are not accepted when there are related contingencies (i.e. where the outcome of one event is likely to affect the odds on the outcome of another event). The rejection of related contingency bets may happen automatically at the bet placement stage. However, if such a bet is taken in error, Betfair may settle the individual bet combinations which include two or more of the related contingency selections, as single bets.
- ‘Lucky 15/31/63’ bet types - this multiple bet includes singles and upwards on 4, 5 or 6 selections respectively. The bonuses and consolations on this bet are available for certain markets only. The current applicable markets are horseracing daily race winner markets with the exception of ante-post markets. If this bet is accepted in error for any other type of market it will be settled without the bonuses or consolations. Your win single will be settled at "double odds" if only one of your selections win. For each-way bets, the bonus is only applicable to the win part of the bet. Bets containing non-runners or void selections will not qualify for win bonuses or consolations. The following bullet-points set out the number of bets that each Lucky bet type contains and the applicable bonus:
  - Lucky 15 (4 selections) comprises: 4 Singles, 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles and 1 Fourfold. A 10% bonus will be added to your winnings if all 4 selections win.
  - Lucky 31 (5 selections) comprises: 5 Singles, 10 Doubles, 10 Trebles, 5 Fourfolds and 1 Fivefold. A 20% bonus will be added to your winnings if all 5 selections win.
  - Lucky 63 (6 selections) comprises: 6 Singles, 15 Doubles, 20 Trebles, 15 Fourfolds, 6 Fivefolds and 1 Sixfold. A 25% bonus will be added to your winnings if all 6 selections win.
Rules for Tote Betting
- From time to time Betfair may offer the facility for customers to place Tote bets. In such circumstances Betfair will place these bets directly into the relevant pools and the rules as applied by the relevant Tote (for example, the UK Tote, Irish Tote or relevant US racetrack Tote) will apply.
Cash Out
- Cash Out is a feature which is offered on various singles and multiples Sportsbook bets. Cash Out allows you to amend your original bet and lock in a profit or a loss by settling your bet early, without having to wait for the event to finish.
- If you make a Cash Out request, you will be notified whether or not your request has been successful. Your request to Cash Out is not guaranteed to be accepted and may be unsuccessful if, for example, the market suspends or the odds move before your request has been processed.
  - If your Cash Out request is successful, a ‘success’ message will be shown and your bet will be settled immediately and any winnings returned to your account equal to the amount shown on the Cash Out button. Note that this includes the original stake and the total amount returned to your account will be the amount shown on the Cash Out button. The bet is settled and any subsequent events will have no impact on the amount returned to your account.
  - If your Cash Out request is unsuccessful, a message will be shown which gives the reason why and a new Cash Out offer may be offered to you.
- Cash Out requests made in-play may take longer to process because of the in-play bet delay.
- Cash Out is not currently available on all Betfair markets - a Cash Out icon will be displayed for the markets that support Cash Out. See the Help page for more details on when Cash Out may not be available.
- Using Cash Out may mean you will opt out of and no longer be eligible for a particular promotion (e.g. Acca Insurance). See the terms and conditions of the promotion for further details.
- Betfair reserves the right to reverse the settlement of a Cash Out if the bet or a market is settled in error (for example, a human or technical error). If Betfair resettles a bet, this may lead to amendments being made to a customer's balance to reflect changes in bet settlement.
- Betfair reserve the right to suspend or disable the Cash Out feature at any time.
Miscellaneous
- All references to time periods in the Sportsbook Rules relate to the time zone in which the event takes place. For example, a reference to the start time of a football match, relates to the local kick-off time.
- All information supplied by Betfair is done so in good faith. However, Betfair cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions in respect of any information, such as the posting of prices, runners, times, scores, results or general statistics.
- Any results or scores of which you may be advised by a Betfair employee or agent (for example during betting in-play) are provided for guidance purposes only.
- Customers are responsible for ensuring that they satisfy themselves that the selection on which they place a bet is their intended selection. For example, in the case of a competitor bearing the same name as another individual not competing in the relevant event, the onus is on the customer to ensure that they know which competitor is being referred to in the relevant market and to ensure that they are placing their bet on their chosen competitor.
- Betfair reserves the right at any time in its sole and absolute discretion to suspend an Exchange market without suspending any corresponding or related Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market, or to suspend or stop offering a Sportsbook or Fixed Odds market without suspending any corresponding or related Exchange market.
- Please be aware that if you place related or corresponding bets on a combination of Betfair’s Exchange, Sportsbook, Fixed Odds and/or Multiples products (and/ or the betting products of other third parties), it is possible for bets on one product to be voided in accordance with Betfair’s terms and conditions, while bets on another product may stand. You should note that Betfair will have no liability to you in the event that one or more of your bets on Betfair’s products are amended or voided in accordance with Betfair’s terms and conditions, even if your other related bets stand (and even if you have specifically relied on bets you have placed on one product in order to place related bets on another product).
- Betfair may, in its sole and absolute discretion, decide to suspend betting on a market at any time (even if such suspension is earlier than anticipated by the Sportsbook Rules). In the interests of maintaining integrity and fairness in the markets, Betfair may also void certain bets in a market or void a whole market in its entirety.
- Betfair reserves the right to amend the Sportsbook Rules at any time. Any such revision will be binding and effective immediately on the posting out to customers of such rule changes and any bets accepted after the rule changes have been posted shall be governed by the new Sportsbook Rules.
- The Sportsbook Rules have been prepared in various languages other than English for reference only. In the event of any differences between the English version and the non-English version, the English version shall prevail.

Part C - Specific Sports Rules

American Football
- All markets will be settled on the result including overtime as declared by the relevant governing body.
- If a match does not start on the scheduled starting date and is not completed within three days of the scheduled completion date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- At least 55 minutes of play must take place in order for bets to stand. If 55 minutes of play have not taken place before the match is ended, all bets will be void unless an official result is called by the relevant governing body.
- For all spreads and totals bets ‘Push’ rules apply and stakes are refunded. Push rules do not apply where a tie option is available to bet on.
- Overtime counts except for bets on HT/FT and half or quarter specific ‘total points’ and ‘highest scoring’ markets.
- Proposition bets will be void on any player who does not start in any down during the match.
- First Touchdown scorer bets are ‘all in play or not’
- Quarter and half markets, the entire period of play must be completed in order for bets to stand. OT counts towards 2^nd half markets. The 4^th quarter does not include OT.
- For 'Individual player' markets, bets shall be void on any player who does not start in any down during the match.
- For "Moneyline" markets, in the event of a tie after overtime, all bets placed on this market will be void.
Athletics
- Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
- If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
- If a track or field event is abandoned, cancelled or postponed and not completed within 7 days of the scheduled completion date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- Overall winner markets relate to the winner of the overall event and not for individual qualifiers or heats. As 'Any Other Athlete' is NOT quoted, non-featured athletes will be added to this market on request. Once 'Any Other Athlete' is listed, no further athletes will be added.
Australian Rules Football
- Bets apply to regular time excluding overtime. If a game results in a draw stakes will be refunded unless a price on the draw is offered.
- If a match does not start on the scheduled starting date and is not completed within three days of the scheduled start date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- If a match starts but is abandoned before 80mins all bets will be void except for those markets which have been unconditionally determined.
Badminton
- A Match is deemed to have commenced after the first serve has been struck. If the required number of games are not played correct score bets will be voided.
Bandy
- All bets settled on 90 minutes play unless otherwise stated. If 90 minutes are not completed all bets will be deemed void unless an official result is declared.
Baseball
- If a match does not start on the scheduled start date, all bets will be void.
- 4½ innings rule - If a game is 'called', or suspended, winners and losers for betting are official after at least 5 full innings of play unless the home team is leading after 4½ innings. If a game is 'called', or suspended the winner will be determined by the score after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called). NB. Suspended games do not carry over.
- 8½ innings rule - Total and run-line betting (Handicap betting) - The game must go at least 9 full innings (or 8½ innings if the home team is ahead) for bets to have action.
- Listed pitchers must start. Wagers with ‘One specified pitcher’ and ‘Listed pitchers must start’ that were placed when the named pitcher was originally listed will be void if the listed pitcher is changed and is then re-listed back to the original pitcher. Pre-game lines - All bets include extra innings unless otherwise stated. Side betting (Money line) - Subject to 4½ innings rule. Game totals/run line - Subject to 8½ innings rule. Each team’s starting pitcher is defined by the pitcher that throws the initial pitch of the game for each team. Extra innings are included if played.
- For ‘5 Innings Moneyline’ markets, the market will be void if the scores are tied after 5 innings.
Basketball
1. 7.1US Basketball
  - Bets will be settled on the result including overtime unless the market has been unconditionally determined or as set out in these Betfair Basketball rules.
  - If a match does not start on the scheduled start date then all bets will be void.
  - If a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed then, within three days of the scheduled start date, either (a) at least 43 minutes of play must have elapsed in any NBA match or 35 minutes of play must have elapsed in any other match; or (b) an official result must be 'called' by the relevant governing body; otherwise all bets will be void, except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined. In these instances, if the scores are tied then dead heat rules will apply to bets on the outright match winner market.
  - All prematch bets include OT unless otherwise stated.
  - Quarter and half markets, the entire period of play must be completed in order for bets to stand. OT counts towards 2^nd half markets. The 4^th quarter does not include OT.
2. 7.2European/International Basketball
  - Bets will be settled accordingly with the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match (including any overtime played).
  - The exception to this is on the Match Betting market where overtime is counted unless a tie is quoted.
  - If a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed then, within three days of the scheduled start date, either (a) at least 35 minutes of play must have elapsed, or (b) an official result must be 'called' by the relevant governing body; otherwise all bets will be void, except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined. In these instances, if the scores are tied, then dead heat rules will apply to bets on the outright match winner market.
Bowls
- If a match starts but is not completed the player progressing to the next round is deemed to have won.
- If the correct number of games/sets is not completed set betting will be void.
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
- All individual bout markets will be settled according to the official result of the relevant governing body immediately after the end of the fight, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in tallying the points or in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
- If a fight is abandoned, cancelled or postponed and not completed within three days of the scheduled start date, or a boxer is withdrawn or substituted before the first round bell, all bets will be void.
- In boxing: If a boxer retires before the start of a round, fails to answer the bell, or is disqualified for any reason between rounds, the fight will be deemed to have finished at the end of the previous round.
- In Mixed Martial Arts: if the referee, corner or doctor calls a stop to the fight due to injury, laceration, vision or dislocation, the winner will be deemed winner by Technical KO. If the fight has gone to the 3rd round (non title fight) or 5th round (title fight) and this happens, it will go to the judges’ scorecards for a Technical decision.
- If one of the boxers is disqualified they will be deemed a loser.
- If the scheduled duration of the fight is altered in time or number of rounds then all bets will be void, with the exception of bets on match odds markets which will stand.
- If the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed so that the new venue is changed to a venue in a different country then all bets will be void. For all other changes to the scheduled venue bets will stand.
- In boxing, if a fight is declared a ‘no contest’ then all bets will be void.
- In Mixed Martial Arts, if a fight is declared a 'no contest' then Moneyline markets will be void but Method of Victory markets will be settled as “Any other outcome”. Other derivative markets on offer will be settled accordingly.
- If the fight is declared a ‘Technical Draw’ it will be settled as a ‘Draw’.
Cricket
1. 10.1All Matches
  - Matches not Played as Listed
    
    If a match venue is changed then bets already placed will stand providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.
  - Batsman Matches (Handicap)
    
    Note that in test and county championship matches only the first innings counts. Both players must reach the crease for bets to stand. The handicap is only ever applied to your chosen selection, IT IS NOT applied to both sides to determine settlement.
  - Bowler Matches
    
    For bets to stand both bowlers must bowl at least one ball.
  - Batsman Match Runs
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth-Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    Test and County Championship Matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.
  - Batsman Runs (In-Play)
    
    Over/Under runs bets will stand after batsman has faced one ball or is given out before first ball is faced. Score counts if batsman is Not-Out including if innings is declared.
    
    Test Matches and First Class Matches - Subject to the above all bets will stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason.
    
    One Day Matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Cup Matches - Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 3 overs or more than that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.
  - To Score 50/100/150/200
    
    All bets stand on players selected in the starting XI if an official result is declared, bat or not. If the official result is ‘No Result’ or ‘Match Abandoned’, bets on each batsman will be void unless an outcome is unconditionally determined.
    
    Test Matches and First Class Matches - Subject to the above all bets will stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason.
  - Player Performance
    
    These markets use a points based scoring system to determine their outcome. The point schedule is as follows:
    
    1 point per run, 20 points per wicket, 10 points per catch, 25 points per stumping. Stakes refunded on non-selected players.
    
    In One Day matches both teams must face at least 40 overs each, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Test and First Class matches, the whole match counts. In drawn games a minimum of 200 overs must be bowled, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Twenty20 matches the match must be scheduled for the full 20 overs and there must be an official result unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches where the number of overs has been reduced and the outcome has not already been determined then bets will be void.
  - 1^st Over Total Runs
    
    Prices will be offered for the total runs scored during the 1^st innings of the match. Extras and penalty runs will be included. The over must be completed for bets to stand unless settlement is already determined.
  - Team Batsman to Score a Fifty in the Match
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    
    Test and First Class Matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.
  - A Hundred to Be Scored in the Match
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    
    Test and First Class Matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.
  - Team Batsman to Score a Hundred in the Match
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    
    Test and First Class Matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.
  - Five Wickets in an Innings
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined:
    - Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    - One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    - Test and First Class Matches - The whole match counts. In drawn matches there must be a minimum of 200 overs bowled.
  - Highest Individual Score
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined:
    - Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    - One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
  - 1^st Wicket Method
    
    The options available are: Caught, Bowled, LBW, Run Out, Stumped, No Dismissal and Any Other. Bets will be settled on the 1^st wicket to fall in the match.
  - Fall of 1^st Wicket
    
    At least one delivery must be bowled, if no wickets fall bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
  - Total Match Run Outs
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
    
    In One Day matches both teams must face at least 40 overs each, otherwise bets will be void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Twenty20 matches the match must be scheduled for the full 20 overs and there must be an official result unless settlement is already determined. In matches where the number of overs has been reduced and the outcome has not been determined then bets will be void.
  - 1^st Innings Score
    
    Prices will be offered for the number of runs scored during the 1^st innings of the match, regardless of which team bats first. The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
    
    Test and First Class Matches - Declarations will be considered the end of an innings for settlement purposes. In the event of the 1^st innings being forfeited all bets will be void. In the event of an innings not being completed due to outside interference or inclement weather all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
  - Man of the Match
    
    Bets will be settled on the officially declared man of the match.
  - Highest 1^st Innings Opening Partnership
    
    Bets stand once 1 ball has been bowled in each team's 1^st innings. Dead-heat rules apply.
  - Most Match Sixes
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then all bets will be void, unless settlement is already determined. If a match is reduced in overs and a match result is reached then the team that hits the most sixes regardless of amount of overs faced will be the winners. For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows). In matches decided by a Super-Over, sixes hit during the Super-Over will not count for settlement purposes.
    
    Outside interference does not include weather events.
  - Match Fours/Sixes
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
    
    In One Day matches both teams must face at least 40 overs each, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Test and County Championship matches, the whole match counts. In drawn games a minimum of 200 overs must be bowled, otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Twenty20 matches the match must be scheduled for the full 20 overs and there must be an official result unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches where the number of overs has been reduced and the outcome has not already been determined then bets will be void. For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly four/six runs (including All-run/Overthrows).
  - Total Match Wides
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
    
    In One Day matches both teams must face at least 40 overs each, otherwise bets will be void, unless settlement of bets is already determined. In Twenty20 matches the match must be scheduled for the full 20 overs and there must be an official result unless settlement is already determined. In matches where the number of overs has been reduced and the outcome has not been determined then bets will be void.
  - Next Man Out/ Next Batsman Out
    
    If either batsman retires hurt or batsman at the crease is different from those quoted then all bets placed on both batsmen will be made void and stakes returned. In the event of no further wickets falling then all bets will be void and stakes returned.
  - Method of Dismissal (7-Way) / Method Of Next Batsman Out 7 Way
    
    The options available are: Caught, Bowled, LBW, Run Out, Stumped, No Dismissal or Any Other. If no further wickets fall all bets will be void.
  - Runs in Next Over
    
    Extras and penalty runs will be included. The over must be completed for bets to stand unless result already determined. If an innings ends during an over then that over will be deemed to be complete unless the innings is ended due to inclement weather in which case all bets will be void.
  - To Score Most Runs
    
    Both players must reach the crease for bets to stand. Settlement is based on the official score(s) of the specified batsman.
  - Session Runs
    
    Extras and penalty runs will be included. 20 overs must be complete for bets to stand.
  - Wickets Lost
    
    One ball must be bowled for bets to stand.
  - Player of the Series
    
    All-In, play or not. Winner as declared by the ICC.
  - Series Correct Score
    
    Bets void if the designated number of matches are not completed.
  - Top Series Batsman/Bowler
    
    Any quoted player, who takes no part in the specified series, will be void. In the event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets, then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be the winner. Dead-heat rules apply.
  - Bowler Matches (Series)
    
    In the event of both bowlers taking an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.
  - Batsman Matches (Series)
    
    In Test Series, runs scored in both innings will count. In the event of two or more players ending on an equal number of runs then bets void.
  - Most Sixes (Series)
    
    In the event of two or more players ending on an equal number of sixes then bets void.
2. 10.2One Day/Twenty20 Matches
  - Match Betting
    
    Subject to the tied Rule below, in matches affected by adverse weather bets will be governed by the official competition rules.
    
    If scores (including a derived target score using the Duckworth Lewis method) are deemed tied at the completion of both innings, then all bets on the Match Odds market will be void. For the avoidance of doubt, if scores are tied at the completion of both innings then any tie breaker that may be used to determine a winner including, but not limited to, Bowl Outs, Super Overs, One-Over Eliminators, Losing Fewer Wickets, Run Rates, Coin Toss or Higher Group Position do not count for the purposes of this market.
    
    The result of a match is a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings (i.e. all innings are completed, or, in limited-overs cricket, the set number of overs has been played or play is terminally stopped by weather or bad light).
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be void unless a winner is declared based on the official competition rules. In the event of a change of opponent from the one advertised then all bets for that match are void.
    
    Outside interference does not include weather events.
  - Series Betting
    
    Bets void if the designated number of matches changes, unless settlement of bets is already determined. If a series is drawn and no draw option is offered, bets will be void.
  - Race to ‘X’ Runs
    
    Bets stand unless either of the listed players do not open the batting, then all bets are void. Bets stand, regardless of which of the listed players faces the 1st ball. If neither player reaches ‘X’ runs then the option “Neither” is the winner.
    
    In weather affected matches, if neither of the batsmen reaches ‘X’ runs and either are Not-Out then bets void. If neither of the batsmen reaches ‘X’ runs and both are Out then Neither is the winning option.
  - Top Batsman/Bowler
    
    Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 or nominated as the designated substitute 12^th man are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or field will be settled as losers. Dead-heat rules apply.
    
    The following number of minimum overs must be bowled unless All Out or match has been completed, otherwise bets void.
    
    One Day Internationals - 20 overs
    - Pro40 - 10 overs
    - Friends Provident Trophy - 20 overs
    - Ryobi Cup - 20 overs
    - Twenty20 Cup - 6 overs
    
    In event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner. Dead-heat rules apply.
  - Innings Runs (Including Alternative Quotes)/Innings Sixes
    
    In One Day matches Over/Under Innings Runs and Innings Sixes bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined.
    
    Twenty20 Cup matches bets will be void if the number of overs is reduced by 3 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches of 10 overs or less, bets will be void if the entire innings is not completed, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
    For Innings Sixes specifically, for settlement purposes the outcome is based on all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows).
    
    For this market only please note that any penalty runs added to a team total because of a slow over rate by the bowling team will not count for settlement purposes.
  - Runs at Fall of Next Wicket
    
    The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the specified wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market. Bets will be void should no more play take place following the intervention of rain, or any other delay, as the ability to reach previous quotes offered will have been removed. If settlement of bets can be determined they will be settled accordingly. e.g. Should a team leave the field due to an intervention on a total of 135 then previous quotes equal to, or less than, this total will be settled. However, quotes higher than this will be void.
  - Highest ‘X’ Over Total
    
    If the selected number of overs is not complete due to external factors then bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
    
    If the natural length of the innings is less than the selected number of overs (e.g. a team is all out in less than the selected overs or reaches their target) then bets will stand.
  - In-Play Runs in First 'X' Overs (including alternative quotes)
    
    If the selected number of overs is not complete due to external factors then bets will be void, unless settlement of bet is already determined.
    
    If the natural length of the innings is less than the selected number of overs (e.g. a team is all out in less than the selected overs or reaches their target) then bets will stand.
  - A Fifty to Be scored in the Match
    
    The following minimum number of overs must be scheduled, and there must be an official result (Duckworth - Lewis counts) otherwise all bets are void, unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.
    
    Twenty20 Matches - The full 20 overs for each team.
    
    One Day Matches - At least 40 overs for each team.
3. 10.3Test Matches
  - Match Betting/Draw-No-Bet/Double Chance
    
    Bets will stand on the official result provided at least one ball has been bowled. In the event of a tie then dead-heat rules will apply and bets on the draw will be losers.
    
    The result of a match is a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings (i.e. all innings are completed, or, in limited-overs cricket, the set number of overs has been played or play is terminally stopped by weather or bad light).
    
    If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be made void.
    
    Outside interference does not include weather events.
  - Top Batsman/Bowler
    
    Only the first inning counts.
    
    Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or do not bowl will be settled as losers.
    
    A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out. Otherwise bets are void.
    
    In the event of two or more players ending on an equal number of wickets then the bowler with the least number of runs conceded will be deemed the winner.
  - A Fifty to Be Scored in the 1^st Innings
    
    Bets are struck on the 1^st innings of the match regardless of which team bats first. The innings must be completed (declarations count) otherwise bets are void unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.
  - A Hundred to Be Scored in the 1^st Innings
    
    Bets are struck on the 1^st innings of the match regardless of which team bats first. The innings must be completed (declarations count) otherwise bets are void unless settlement is already determined.
  - Team Batsman to Score a Fifty in the 1^st Innings
    
    Declarations will be considered the end of an innings for settlement purposes. In the event of the 1^st innings being forfeited all bets will be void. In the event of an innings not being completed due to outside interference or inclement weather all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined. For settlement purposes any batsman’s score of 50 or above will count.
  - Team Batsman to Score a Hundred in the 1^st Innings
    
    Declarations will be considered the end of an innings for settlement purposes. In the event of the 1^st innings being forfeited all bets will be void. In the event of an innings not being completed due to outside interference or inclement weather all bets will be void unless settlement is already determined.
  - Player Match Wickets
    
    Bets stand if player bowls 1 ball. Otherwise bets are void. Both innings count.
  - Innings Runs (Including Alternative Quotes)/Innings Sixes
    
    A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
    
    For Innings Sixes specifically, for settlement purposes the outcome is based on all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly six runs (including All-run/Overthrows).
  - First Innings Lead
    
    Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). Dead-heat rules apply.
  - Series Betting
    
    Bets void if the designated number of matches are not completed. For series batsman total runs and player matches runs scored in both innings of all the matches in the series will count. For player performance the runs scored, wickets, catches and stumpings taken in both innings of all matches in the series will count.
  - Runs in 1^st Over (3-Way)
    
    Extras and penalty runs will be included. The over must be completed for bets to stand unless result already determined.
  - Make a Century (Yes/No)
    
    To make a century bets are for the whole match. Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat will be settled as losers.
  - Top Batsman (Both Teams)
    
    Top batsman (both teams) bets are for the whole match. Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat will be settled as losers. Dead-heat rules apply.
  - Test Match Team Totals (2-Way)
    
    For Test matches totals are settled on the1^st Innings only. A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
  - Fall of 1^st Wicket in Match Over/Under Runs
    
    The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the 1^st wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market.
  - Will There Be a Run Off 1^st Ball of Match
    
    Extras and penalty runs will be included. In the event of no play bets will be void.
  - Opening Partnership Over/Under Innings Runs
    
    Bets stand once 1 ball has been bowled in each team's 1^st innings. Bets are void if the innings is forfeited.
  - To Make a Fifty Yes/No in Either Innings
    
    The whole match counts. Bets will stand after batsman has faced one ball or is given out before first ball is faced. Score counts if batsman is Not-Out including if innings is declared. All bets stand irrespective of delays caused by rain or for any other reason.
4. 10.4County Championship Matches
  - Match Betting
    
    Unless a price is quoted for a draw, in the event of a drawn match, bets will be void. If a match is abandoned due to outside interference then bets will be made void. In the event of a tie Dead-Heat rules will apply.
    
    Outside interference does not include weather events.
    
    The result of a match is a tie when the scores are equal at the conclusion of play, but only if the side batting last has completed its innings (i.e. all innings are completed, or, in limited-overs cricket, the set number of overs has been played or play is terminally stopped by weather or bad light).
  - Innings Runs
    
    A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out or team declares. Otherwise bets void, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
  - Top Batsman/Bowler
    
    Only the first innings count.
    
    Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets on players who are selected but do not bat or do not bowl will be settled as losers.
    
    A minimum of 50 overs must be bowled unless All Out. Otherwise bets are void.
  - First Innings Lead
    
    Both teams must complete their first innings for bets to stand (including declarations). Dead-Heat rules apply.
  - Runs at Fall of Next Wicket
    
    The total innings runs scored by a team before the fall of the specified wicket determines the result of the market. If a team declares or reaches their target then the total amassed will be the result of the market. Bets will be void should no more play take place following the intervention of rain, or any other delay, as the ability to reach previous quotes offered will have been removed. If settlement of bets can be determined they will be settled accordingly. e.g. Should a team leave the field due to an intervention on a total of 135 then previous quotes equal to, or less than, this total will be settled. However, quotes higher than this will be void.
  - Runs Off Next Ball (Including Alternative Quotes)
    
    For settlement purposes all extras count as deliveries. For example, if an over starts: Wide - No Ball - Four, then the Four is deemed to be the third ball of the over.
  - In-Play Runs in First 'X' Overs (including alternative quotes)
    
    If the selected number of overs is not complete due to external factors then bets will be void, unless settlement of bet is already determined.
    
    If the natural length of the innings is less than the selected number of overs (e.g. a team is all out in less than the selected overs or reaches their target) then bets will stand.
  - Batsman Number of 4's
    
    For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly four runs (including All-run/Overthrows).
  - Batsman Number of 6's
    
    For settlement purposes this is all deliveries from which a batsman is credited with exactly Six runs (including All-run/Overthrows).
    
    Bets will be void if the intervention of rain or any other delay results in the number of overs being reduced by 5 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined. Twenty20 Cup matches bets will be void if the number of overs is reduced by 3 or more from that scheduled when the bets were struck unless settlement of bets is already determined. In matches of 10 overs or less, bets will be void if the entire innings is not completed, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
Cycling
- Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
- If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
- For ‘To Win A Stage’ markets, if the named rider fails to start the race all bets on that rider will be void. If the named rider is involved in a dead heat for first place in any stage, this will count as a stage win.
- For overall ‘Head to Head’ markets, if both riders retire during the same stage then this market will be settled as a dead heat. If either rider fails to start the race all bets will be void. If both riders fail to start a subsequent stage for any reason the winner is the rider with the highest position after the previous stage. Dead heat rules apply.
- For stage ‘Head to Head’ markets, if both riders fail to finish the stage this market will be void. Any other non runners will not affect this market. At least one rider must finish the stage for bets to stand.
Darts
- In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner (or in the case of the final the player declared the winner).
- If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on 'any correct score' or 'next leg/game/set' market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.
- If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on any handicap market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.
Financial Bets
- ‘FTSE Up/Down 20min’ markets – bets will be settled depending on whether or not the FTSE100 finishes ‘Up’, stays the same or finishes ‘Down’ for the relevant period. The market will be settled based on the price change of the FTSE100. The price change will be measured using the first price stamp of the period, and then the first price stamp of the close time of the period, with all price stamps being taken from Bloomberg. For periods ending at the close of the day’s trading, the official closing price will be used and not the first price stamp of the period close time.
- ‘Interest Rate – MPC’ markets – bets will be settled depending on the value of the UK Base Rate (the “Rate”) after the next scheduled Bank of England (MPC) meeting. If a Rate change is announced before the scheduled meeting and the scheduled meeting goes ahead, Betfair will settle this market on what the Rate is immediately after the scheduled meeting. If a Rate change is announced before the scheduled meeting and the scheduled meeting is cancelled (or does not take place at the scheduled time and date), Betfair will void all bets that are matched after the time of the Rate change announcement and will settle this market on the newly announced Rate. If the Rate percentage announced is in any increment other than the standard (i.e. x.00, x.25, x.50 or x.75), Betfair will void this market (for example, 4.33% will result in the market being void).
GAA
- Extra time not included (unless otherwise stated). Markets settled on the 60/70 minute result.
- Any match abandoned before completion will be declared void unless an official result is declared by the governing body. All other markets will be deemed void unless their result is already determined.
Golf
1. 15.1General
  - If a price for a tie is not available, dead heat rules will apply.
  - Tournament bets will only be settled if the minimum number of holes to provide an official result are completed. In general, this number is 36 holes for European Tour Golf and 54 holes for US Tour golf.
  - Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
  - If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
  - If a player does not start a tournament then all bets on that player will be void.
  - Any player starting a tournament but withdrawing or being disqualified before the end of the tournament will be settled as a loser.
  - If a tournament is shortened and Betfair settles the tournament markets then all bets matched after the last completed round will be void.
  - In any 'to qualify' market for any tournament the winners are the number of golfers that qualify for the tournament, whether they compete in the tournament or not. Markets will be settled after the qualifying stage and any subsequent disqualification or amendment to results will not count.
  - If a Tournament/Round is restarted from the beginning, all bets placed after the official off time will be void, except on markets which have been unconditionally determined, which will stand. Bets on 2 or 3 balls will only be void if matched after the tee time of the relevant 2 or 3 ball.
  - ‘Victory Margin’ markets will be settled on the official tournament result NOT including any playoff.
  - For ‘3 Balls’ or ‘2 Balls’ markets, all bets on these markets will stand irrespective of whether the players play in the same group or pairing as each other.
2. 15.2Tournament match betting (i.e. 72 hole match bets)
  - If a player withdraws without playing a stroke all bets on the relevant market will be void.
  - If all players fail to complete a particular round for any reason the winner is the player with the lowest total score after the previous round.
  - If a player is disqualified or withdraws during any round they will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that round.
  - Should all players fail to complete the first round then all bets will be void.
3. 15.3Round betting markets (e.g. 2 balls, 3 balls etc)
  - If a player withdraws without playing a stroke in that round all bets on the relevant market will be void.
  - If one player fails to complete a round for any reason other than a withdrawal or disqualification then all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
  - Any player withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke in that round will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that round.
  - Should all players fail to complete the round then all bets will be void.
4. 15.4Strokeplay hole-by-hole markets (i.e. performance of a named player on a given hole)
  - Should a hole not be completed for any reason all bets on that hole will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.
  - Markets are settled on completion of the hole and any subsequent penalties or disqualification will not be taken into account.
5. 15.5Matchplay hole-by-hole markets (i.e. performance of players against each other on a given hole)
  - With the exception of a player or team conceding a hole (where they are deemed a loser), if a hole is not completed by any player or team (other than for withdrawal or disqualification) all bets on that hole will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.
  - Any player or team withdrawing or being disqualified having played a stroke on that hole will be settled as a loser providing at least one other player completes that hole.
  - If any player or team does not play a stroke on a hole all bets will be void.
  - Markets are settled on completion of the hole and any subsequent penalties or disqualification will not be taken into account.
Greyhound Racing
1. 16.1General
  - All individual race markets will be determined according to the official result. Subsequent disqualifications, appeals or amendments to the result will be disregarded. Betfair does not guarantee the accuracy of this information and use of it to place bets is entirely at your own risk.
  - If a race is abandoned or otherwise declared void, all bets on that race will be void.
  - Where a race does not take part on its scheduled day, all bets will be void.
  - Should a greyhound market remain open on site after the race off time (as defined by SIS), all bets placed after that off time shall be voided, win or lose.
2. 16.2Ante-post
  - Subject to the points below, in ante-post markets, all bets on an individual greyhound stand whether the greyhound runs or not.
  - All relevant bets will be void where an event is: abandoned and not rescheduled; or postponed and rescheduled to another venue; or postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue with entries for the race being reopened or reverting back to a previous entry or declaration stage provided any additional greyhounds are entered or re-entered and such entries or declarations are considered, in Betfair’s absolute discretion, material to the betting on the race. For the avoidance of doubt, where a race is postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue, relevant bets will stand where entries/declarations at the time of postponement remain unaltered or include any non-material addition(s) prior to the rescheduled race.
3. 16.3‘Best Odds Guaranteed’
  - ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is offered on selected UK and Irish greyhound race Winner markets. It applies to any price taken on singles on the day of event Race Winner markets only (Win and Each Way). ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is not available on ante-post markets.
  - Where ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is offered, bets will be settled at the Industry Starting Price (“SP”) if the SP is bigger than the price taken by the customer when they place their bet. For example, if the price taken is 3/1 and the SP is 4/1, we will pay out at the bigger price of 4/1.
  - Where no SP is returned, the last price offered by Betfair fixed odds will be taken as the SP.
  - Betfair reserves the right to withdraw the ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ promotion at any time.
4. 16.4Starting Prices
  - ‘SP bets’ placed on the Betfair Sportsbook or Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds’ products will be settled on the official Industry Starting Price and not the ‘Betfair SP’.
  - If no official Industry Starting Price or Industry Off Course Starting Price is returned, bets will be settled at the last price quoted on the Betfair Sportsbook prior to the off of the race.
5. 16.5Place Terms
  - Each-way bets (Win and Place) are offered for the majority of races. For all greyhound races (at Early Price, Show Price and S.P) the each-way terms are affected by the type of race and the number of runners taking part and these terms are as follows:
  - The ‘Win’ and ‘Place’ part of each-way multiple bets are settled separately (that is, win-to-win and place-to-place).
  - Once opened, the number of winners in 'to be placed' markets may be affected by further non-runners.
  - If the number of placed horses is less than the number of potential winners, the winners will only be the placed horse or horses.
  - If any race is reduced to four runners or less, all each-way bets will be taken as ‘all-to-win’ given that there are no places.
6. 16.6Betfair Non-Runner Rule
  - If a greyhound comes under Starter's Orders but refuses to race, the bet will be a loser.
  - With the exception of ante-post bets as described above, in all greyhound races where a runner is withdrawn, or adjudged not to have started - and therefore been declared a Non-Runner by the starter - stakes on that selection will be refunded.
  - If a greyhound is withdrawn, all bets on that named selection will be void. Bets on remaining runners are settled at SP.
Handball
- Settled on 60 minutes play unless stated otherwise. Extra time does not count.
- If 60 minutes is not completed then all bets will be void, except those that have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared all bets will stand.
Hockey
- Overtime does not count unless stated otherwise.
- If 70 minutes is not completed then all bets will be void, except those that have been unconditionally determined. If an official result is declared all bets will stand.

Horseracing

19.1General
- All individual race markets will be determined according to the official result at the time of the ‘weigh-in’ announcement. Subsequent disqualifications, appeals or amendments to the result will be disregarded. Card numbers are posted as a guide only: bets are placed on a named horse. Information (such as jockey silks, saddlecloth numbers etc) is provided "as is" and is for guidance only. Betfair does not guarantee the accuracy of this information and use of it to place bets is entirely at your own risk.
- If a race is abandoned or otherwise declared void, or in the event of a walkover, all bets on that race will be void.
- If the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void.
- Where a race does not take part on its scheduled day, all bets will be void.
- If a scheduled surface type is changed (e.g. turf to dirt) all bets will stand.
19.2Ante-post
- Subject to the points below, in ante-post markets, all bets on an individual horse stand whether the horse runs or not.
- For GB and Irish racing: if a horse is balloted out, all bets on that horse will be void.
- All relevant bets will be void where an event is: abandoned and not rescheduled; or postponed and rescheduled to another venue; or postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue with entries for the race being reopened or reverting back to a previous entry or declaration stage provided any additional horses are entered or re-entered and such entries or declarations are considered, in Betfair’s absolute discretion, material to the betting on the race. For the avoidance of doubt, where a race is postponed and rescheduled to another day at the same venue, relevant bets will stand where entries/declarations at the time of postponement remain unaltered or include any non-material addition(s) prior to the rescheduled race.
19.3‘Best Odds Guaranteed’
- ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is offered on UK and Irish horse race Winner markets. It applies to any price taken on singles on the day of event Race Winner markets only (Win and Each Way). ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is not available on ante-post markets.
- Where ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ is offered, bets will be settled at the Industry Starting Price (“SP”) if the SP is bigger than the price taken by the customer when they place their bet. For example, if the price taken is 3/1 and the SP is 4/1, we will pay out at the bigger price of 4/1.
- In the event of a Rule 4 deduction applying to a price taken, we will pay at the bigger odds after the Rule 4 deduction has been made to the price taken.
- Where no SP is returned, the last price offered by Betfair fixed odds will be taken as the SP.
- Betfair reserves the right to withdraw the ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ promotion at any time.
19.4Starting Prices
- ‘SP bets’ placed on the Betfair Sportsbook or Betfair’s ‘Fixed Odds’ products will be settled on the official Industry Starting Price and not the ‘Betfair SP’.
- If no official Industry Starting Price or Industry Off Course Starting Price is returned, bets will be settled at the last price quoted on the Betfair Sportsbook prior to the off of the race.
19.5Double Resulting
- All bets placed on UK and Irish horse racing will be settled on First Past the Post AND the official result.
- This offer applies to winning single and multiple bets and the win part of Each-Way bets placed on outright markets.
- Double result means if your horse is first past the post you get paid, however, should your horse be awarded the race or promoted to a place, as a result of a stewards enquiry or an objection which is announced before the ‘weigh in’ or ‘winner alright’, we will still pay you.
- Exceptions: The exceptions where First Past the Post does not apply and bets are only settled according to the official result are:
  - A selection taking the wrong course
  - A selection carrying the wrong weight or the jockey failing to weigh-in
  - Any Ante Post bet
  - A Forecast or Tricast bet
  - A void race
  - Any Tote/Pari-Mutuel bet
  - A selection given as the winner in error by the judge
  - Horse racing bets placed on non-UK/Irish meetings are settled on the official result declared on the day, any subsequent disqualification will not affect the settlement of bets.
19.6Match Betting
- This market will be settled on the horse that achieves the best finishing position in the relevant race. If both horses achieve the same position this market will be settled as a dead heat.
- This market will be settled on the official weighed in result. Any subsequent amendments or disqualifications will not count for the purposes of this market. If either horse fails to come under starters orders all bets will be void. Any other non runners will not affect this market. At least one horse must finish the race for bets to stand. If the named race does not take place on the scheduled day then this market will be made void.

19.7Place Terms

Each-way bets (Win and Place) are offered for the majority of races. For all horse races (at Early Price, Show Price and S.P) the each-way terms are affected by the type of race and the number of runners taking part and these terms are as follows:

Race Type	No. of Runners	Place Odds	No. Places
All Races	4 or less	Win Only	Win Only
All Races	5-7	1/4	1,2
Non-Handicaps	8+	1/5	1,2,3
Handicaps*	8-11	1/5	1,2,3
Handicaps*	12-15	1/4	1,2,3
Handicaps*	16+	1/4	1,2,3,4

[* ‘Handicaps’ include all Handicap and Nursery races]

The ‘Win’ and ‘Place’ part of each-way multiple bets are settled separately (that is, win-to-win and place-to-place).
Once opened, the number of winners in 'to be placed' markets may be affected by further non-runners.
If the number of placed horses is less than the number of potential winners, the winners will only be the placed horse or horses.
If any race is reduced to four runners or less, all each-way bets will be taken as ‘all-to-win’ given that there are no places.

19.8Winning Distance Bets
- Unless stated otherwise, winning distances' bets are on the sum of the winning distances from each race on one particular day at a race meeting.
- The winning distance in a race will be the officially declared distance between the first two horses past the post. However if either the first or second horse past the post is disqualified because:
  1. of an incorrect weight carried;
  2. they have taken the wrong course;
  3. the jockey of either horse fails to weigh in, or weighs in light after the race; then in each case the winning distance shall be that between the first and second horse under the official result.
- For the purpose of this bet, the maximum distance on any individual race will be 12 lengths for Flat races and 30 lengths for National Hunt races (which includes National Hunt Flat Races) and these distances will be applied where only one horse finishes a race.
- For distances below half a length, the following scale will be applied:
  - Nose: 0.05 length
  - Short-head: 0.1
  - Head: 0.2
  - Short-neck: 0.25
  - Neck: 0.3
- If a meeting has three or more races abandoned or declared void, then all 'winning distance' bets will be void.
- When only one or two races are abandoned or declared void, then 'winning distance' bets will be settled with a default distance used for each abandoned or void race. The default distances are 2 lengths for Flat races and 10 lengths for National Hunt races.
- In the case of a walkover the following distances will be applied:
  - Flat: 5 lengths
  - National Hunt: 12 lengths

19.9Betfair Non-Runner Rule

If a horse comes under Starter's Orders but refuses to race, the bet will be a loser.
With the exception of ante-post bets as described above, in all horse races where a runner is withdrawn, or adjudged not to have started - and therefore been declared a Non-Runner by the starter - stakes on that selection will be refunded.
Bets on the remaining runners in that race, where a price has been taken, may be subject to a deduction. This is based on Tattersalls Rule 4(c) (see below) and is dependent on the withdrawn horse’s price at the time it was withdrawn.
Bets on horses in reformed markets that subsequently have one or more withdrawn horses may also have a deduction applied based on the prices of any withdrawn horse(s) at the time of the withdrawal(s).
In the event that there is insufficient time to form a new market on the race, bets placed at starting price may also be subject to a deduction based on Tattersalls Rule 4(c).
For bets where a price is taken, the application of Rule 4(c) will be determined by the last Betfair price available at the time the relevant horse is withdrawn.

Deductions in the pound will be applied based on the odds of any withdrawn horse as follows:

Price of selection	Deduction	Price of selection	Deduction
1/9 or shorter	90p	6/5 to Evens	45p
2/11 to 2/17	85p	6/4 to 5/4	40p
1/4 to 1/5	80p	7/4 to 13/8	35p
3/10 to 2/7	75p	9/4 to 15/8	30p
2/5 to 1/3	70p	3/1 to 5/2	25p
8/15 to 4/9	65p	4/1 to 10/3	20p
8/13 to 4/7	60p	11/2 to 9/2	15p
4/5 to 4/6	55p	9/1 to 6/1	10p
20/21 to 5/6	50p	14/1 to 10/1	5p
		over 14/1	No deduction

If there are two or more withdrawals in one event, the deduction will not exceed 90p. If the price of a withdrawn selection is not quoted in the above table, then Rule 4(c) will be applied at the next highest price quoted. For example 21/5 would be classed in the 9/2 bracket for Rule 4 purposes.
Reserves: In races with reserves, reserves will generally be priced up within the market. However if any bets are taken prior to a reserve horse being declared to run and where the reserve was not priced up at the time the bet was placed, then any such bets will be settled on the result 'without the reserve runner(s)'. Each way bets settled on the result "without the reserve runner(s)" will be based on the number of runners, excluding reserves, that start the race. In races where reserves are priced but do not run, Betfair may make a Rule 4 deduction in accordance with the above Betfair Non-Runner Rule.
Incorrect withdrawals: If a horse is removed from a market but subsequently takes part in the race, then all bets on that selection will be made void and stakes refunded at the point that the selection was removed from the market. At the point that the horse is re-instated in the market, all original bets will be replaced subject to customers having available funds in their account. If a customer does not have available funds within their account at the time of re-instatement, the voided bet will not be replaced.

19.10Betting Without the Favourite
- For the purposes of this bet, the ‘Favourite’ will be the single shortest price horse as determined by Betfair early prices. In the event of a change of favourite, all bets on this market shall be voided.
- Winning bets on this market shall be determined by your selection either winning the race outright or finishing second to the favourite.
- Each-way bets are settled in line with industry SP place terms based on the number of runners in the relevant market.
- Should the ‘Favourite’ become a non-runner, bets will be settled as normal win bets.
- In the event of non-runners and withdrawals winning bets will be subject to Rule 4 deductions.

Ice Hockey
1. 20.1NHL/NCAAH/AHL
  - All bets on "Regular Time" markets will be settled on the result at the end of regular time, excluding overtime. All bets on "Moneyline" markets will be settled at the result at the end of regular time including "overtime and any shootouts that may be played".
  - 'Puck Line' markets (i.e. handicap markets for NHL (National Hockey League) matches) will be settled on the final result including any overtime and any shootouts that may be played. All 'handicap' markets on other matches will be settled on the result at the end of regular time, excluding overtime.
  - If a match does not start on the scheduled start date and is not completed within three days of the scheduled start date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
  - If a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed then, within three days of the scheduled start date, (a) at least 55 minutes of play must have elapsed in any match; or (b) an official result must be 'called' by the relevant governing body; otherwise all bets will be void, except for those which have been unconditionally determined. In these instances, if the scores are tied then for "Moneyline" matches (where no tie is offered) dead heat rules will apply to bets on the outright match winner market.
Motor sport (which may include, amongst others, Formula One, Superbikes and Speedway)
- The start of the race is the signal to commence the warm up lap if a driver is not on the grid or ready to start from the pit lane when the signal is given we will void all bets on the selection.
- If a race is abandoned and no presentation position or official result is declared all bets on that race will be void except for bets on any markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- Bets will be settled on the result of the podium presentation regardless of any subsequent disqualifications.
- If the scheduled venue is changed after a bet is placed, all bets will be void.
- On "head-to-head" bets (i.e. match bets) the driver/rider who finishes ahead or completes the most number of laps is deemed to be the winner, both drivers must start.
- In Speedway, bets will be void if all scheduled heats or races of a meeting or match are not completed except on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- o In any case where there is no podium presentation, but the market states that settlement of the relevant market will be based on the result at the time of the podium presentation, then the market will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
Olympics
- The final medal table declared by the governing body will be used to settle all bets. Any subsequent changes will not be taken into consideration.
Rowing
- If a crew or individual starts a race but does not complete it then they will be deemed a loser providing at least one other crew or individual completes the race. If no crew or individual completes a race then all bets will be void.
- If a regatta is cancelled for any reason, all bets will be void, except those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
- If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
Rugby Union and Rugby League
- 'Tournament points' and 'tournament tries' bets will apply to all playing time, including any extra-time in any match where an official result is declared.
- For 'time of first try' bets, if the try is scored in the second half, the first half is deemed to have lasted 40 minutes, regardless of stoppage-time. If no try is scored, or the try is scored in second half stoppage-time or extra-time, the result is 80.
- For the purpose of markets involving tries, penalty tries will count with the exception of 'first individual try scorer' markets where penalty tries will not count.
- First/Last try scorer, penalty tries do not count.
Snooker and Pool
- In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner (or in the final the player declared the winner).
- If a player fails to start a tournament or match all bets on that player or individual match will be void.
- If a match is not completed for any reason then bets on 'any correct score' or 'next frame' market will be void.
- If a match is not completed for any reason, bets on any handicap market will be void unless the market has been unconditionally determined.
Soccer
- Unless otherwise stated, all bets on soccer markets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included.
- For ‘Extra-Time’ markets, bets apply to 30 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any added injury or stoppage time. However extra-time and penalty shoot-outs are not included. In ‘Extra-Time’ markets, bets apply to the result during the extra-time period only. For the purposes of this market the score shall be deemed to be 0-0 at the start of the extra-time period.
- If a match has not started (or if Betfair believes that a match will not have started) by 23:59 (local time) on its scheduled start date, then all bets will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date.
- If a match starts but is later abandoned or postponed and Betfair believes that the match will not have been completed by 23:59 (local time) on its scheduled start date, then all markets, with the exception of any unconditionally determined markets, will be void unless Betfair has knowledge that the match has been rescheduled to be played within three days of its original start date. If Betfair does have knowledge that the game will be played within three days and the game is played within three days, then all bets will stand except if the match is restarted from the beginning. If the match is restarted from the beginning then all bets matched before the market went in-play will stand, but any bets placed in-play will be void, except for any bets placed in-play on markets which have been unconditionally determined, which will stand.
- For Friendly matches, all bets apply to the full duration of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. If a friendly match starts but is later abandoned or postponed and is not completed (i.e. the full duration of play according to match officials, plus any stoppage time) within three days of the scheduled start date, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined. In the case of ambiguity over the official result from match officials, the outcome will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources.
- If an official fixture lists different team details to those listed on the Betfair website (for example, the team name, reserves, age group, gender, etc), then all bets matched on the affected markets will be void. In all other cases, bets will stand (including instances where a team name is listed without specifying the term 'XI' in the name).
- If a team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from a league before the relevant season has started then all bets involving that team will be made void.
- 'Shirt numbers' bets will refer to the shirt number allocated at the start of the match. 'Shirt numbers' bets will include own-goal scorers. Any player whose shirt bears no number will be allocated the number 12.
- For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 10 Minutes" selection covers the first 10 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The "11 – 20 Minutes" selection runs from 10:00 until just before the clock hits 20:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market.
- For First/Last Goalscorer markets:
  - All bets placed on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Bets placed on players who take the pitch after the first goal is scored will be voided for First Goalscorer purposes. Players will be deemed a participant for Last Goalscorer and Anytime Scorer markets should they enter the game at any point in 90 minutes play plus injury time.
  - Own goals do not count and will be ignored for settlement purposes. Effort will be made to quote all participants but that will not discount a player that is not quoted from being settled a winner. Bets will only apply to 90 minutes play plus injury time.
  - The following markets will also follow the rules applied to Anytime Scorer betting above:
    - To Score 2 or More
    - To Score A Hat-trick
- For ‘Tournament Hat-trick’ markets, extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs and own goals are not included. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.
- For Scorecast markets:
  - Scorecasts are defined as First Player to Score / Correct Score Doubles.
  - Players either not taking part in the game or taking part after a goal has been scored will cause a Scorecast bet to revert to a single on the correct score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Correct Score Double will be deemed winners. If the only goals scored in the match are own goals then bets will be settled as singles on the Correct Score market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off. Should a match be abandoned after a goal has been scored then all bets will be settled as singles on the First Goalscorer market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.
- For Wincast markets:
  - Wincasts are defined as the correct first goalscorer AND the correct result double.
  - Should a player not have taken the field by the time the first goal has been scored then bets will be settled as singles on the Match Odds market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.
  - Should the initial goal (or goals) be own goals then bets on the subsequent Scorer / Result Double will be deemed winners.
- For 'Top Goalscorer' markets:
  - all bets stand irrespective of whether or not the player takes any part in the relevant league, tournament or competition. If there is any dispute as to who has scored a particular goal, we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.
  - only the goals scored in the relevant league, tournament or competition count. For example, if a player joins a club mid-season any goals scored in a different league will not count. However goals scored for a different club in the same league will count. Own goals will not count
  - any goals scored in Play-Off matches will not count.
  - goals scored in extra-time are included, however goals scored in penalty shoot-outs are not included
- In markets which relate to the number of incidents to occur, such as 'number of corners', these will be determined on the basis of the number taken, rather than awarded. This will also apply to incidents where time is a consideration.
- For markets that relate to the number of bookings given, the number of corners taken, any goalscorer or the time of a particular goal, the result will be determined by Betfair (acting reasonably) using information from independent sources. In such cases, if any new information comes into the public domain within 72 hours of settlement, then Betfair shall (acting reasonably) determine either:
  1. whether the market should be reinstated or resettled in light of this new information; or
  2. to wait for further information before deciding whether to reinstate or resettle the market. Except where Betfair has announced that it is waiting for further information, any information that comes into the public domain more than 72 hours after a market has been settled shall not be considered by Betfair (regardless of whether or not such information may have led to a different result).
- For Bookings markets the following points system will be used:
  - Yellow card – 2pts
  - Red card – 5pts
  - Maximum points awarded per player – 7pts
  - Two yellow cards leading to an automatic red will score as one yellow and one red card
- For Bookings markets, cards shown to non-players do not count. Cards will only count that are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time.
- For ‘Shown a Card’ markets, the player does not need to play the full match and bets will stand if the player plays any part in the match. Bets will be void on any player that does not play any part in the match. In any dispute over whether or not a card was shown, Betfair will settle the market when the ruling body has given its verdict. Subsequent appeals or rulings will not be considered. Cards will only count which are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time.
- For relegation markets, if a listed team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from the league after the relevant season has started, they will be deemed to be relegated and settled as a winner in this market. However, if the number of teams relegated is less than or exceeds the number of winners set out in this market, the market will be void in entirety.
- For ‘Rock Bottom’ markets, all teams must complete all their league fixtures for bets to stand. If one or more teams do not complete all their fixtures for any reason this market will be void. Any fixture that is abandoned, but an official result is awarded, will be classified as a completed fixture, and bets on this market will stand. Any subsequent amendments to league tables after all games have been completed will not affect settlement of this market.
- For Handicap Win and Handicap Bottom markets, goal difference does not count.
- For ‘Top at Christmas’ and ‘Bottom at Christmas’ markets, the market will be settled based on league position as of 25th December regardless of games played and any postponements and/or abandonments. For ‘Bottom at Christmas’ markets, if a listed team is disqualified, thrown out or otherwise removed from the league prior to the 25th December, all bets will be made void on the relevant market.
- For Top Team from a particular Continent or other selection (for example Top South American, European or African Team), the market will be settled on the team that progressed furthest. Should two named teams play each other in the Final or 3rd/4th Playoff, the winner of the match will be deemed as having progressed furthest.
- For Team Scoring Most Goals, Team Conceding Most Goals, Total Tournament Goals, Team Top Goalscorer, Total Tournament Hat-tricks and City With Most Goals markets, extra-time is included, however penalty shoot-outs are not included.
- For Player to Score a Goal, Player to Miss a Penalty and Player to Be Sent Off markets in respect of a particular tournament all bets will STAND irrespective of whether or not the player takes part during this tournament. Extra-time is included for such markets, however penalty shoot-outs are only included for Player to Miss a Penalty market and not for the other two. In the event of any dispute as to who has scored any goal we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.
- For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The ‘tie’ will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count.
Swimming
- Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
- If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
- Overall winner markets relate to the winner of the overall event and not for individual qualifiers or heats. If there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result. However, as a customer courtesy we may choose to settle prior to official publication of results.
Tennis
- If a player or pairing retires or is disqualified in any match, the player or pairing progressing to the next round (or winning the tournament in the case of a final) will be deemed the winner. However if less than one set has been completed at the time of the retirement or disqualification then all bets relating to that individual match will be void.
- If a player commences play in a tournament all bets will stand on the selection for outright purposes. If a player fails to compete in a given tournament the selection will be treated as a non-runner and stakes on the player returned.
- All bets relating to the number of occurrences of certain events within a tournament will be void if the tournament is reduced in length, postponed or cancelled, except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- All bets will stand regardless of changes to scheduled venues, including any changes to a different type of surface.
- If the scheduled duration of a match is reduced or increased in the number of games/ sets required to win, all bets will be void except for those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- Where markets are offered on individual games or sets within a match, a retirement or disqualification during a game or set will render bets on that game or set market and all individual game or set markets void except those on markets which have been unconditionally determined.
- For ‘Number of Sets’ markets, if a retirement occurs before the completion of the fourth set this market will be void. If a retirement occurs after the completion of the fourth set the market will be settled as ‘Five Sets’.
Volleyball
- In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all markets will be void, unless an official result is declared, in which case all bets will stand.
- If a match is not played on the scheduled date all bets will be void.
Winter sports (which may include, amongst others, Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing and Ski-Jumping)
- Participants must pass the starting line/gate in order for bets to stand otherwise bets will be voided and stakes returned.
- Where there is a presentation ceremony, markets will be settled on the official result of the relevant governing body at the time of the ceremony, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result.
- If there is no presentation ceremony, outcomes will be determined in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body, regardless of any subsequent disqualification or amendment to the result (except if an amendment is announced within 24 hours of the initial settlement of the relevant market in order to correct an error in reporting the result).
- If an event is abandoned, postponed or cancelled, all bets will be void unless
  1. the event is completed at the same venue within 7 days of the official scheduled completion date; or
  2. a result is 'called' by the relevant governing body.
- Betfair General Rules will apply for 'match bets'. However in respect of "Nordic Combined" if all competitors involved in the match bet do not start both sections of the event (ski jumping and cross country) then bets will be void.

Part D - Sportsbook Specials

Live specials market rules

First Goalscorer 3pm Kick Offs
Which player from this list will score first from the Premier League games kicking off at 3pm (Scheduled)? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock, not by the actual time. For example, if a game (Game A) actually kicks off at 15:03:00 and the first goal in that game is 15:07:01, the goal will be settled as the 5th minute. And a game (Game B) that kicks off at 15:00:00 and the first goal in that game 15:05:01, the goal is settled as the 6th minute, meaning that Game A would have the first goalscorer. Dead Heat rules apply if the first goal is scored by more than one player in the same minute of their respective games If none of the players on the list score all bets will be void. Bets on players who take no part in the match or who come on as a substitute after the first goal is scored will be void Own goals do not count for this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Time of first goal - 3pm Kick Offs
In which minute will the first Premier League goal for this week’s 3pm (Scheduled) kick offs be scored? For 'time of first goal' bets (i.e. "First Goal Odds" markets), the first half is deemed to last 45 minutes, regardless of stoppage time. Also for these markets, please note that the "0 - 5 Minutes" selection covers the first 5 minutes of the match. In other words, it runs from 0:00 until just before the clock hits 05:00. The "6 – 10 Minutes" selection runs from 05:00 until just before the clock hits 10:00. The same principle applies to each of the other selections in this market. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Total Goal Bands – 3pm Kick Offs
How many goals will be scored in this week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Penalty Awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs
Will a penalty be awarded in the week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Red card awarded in the 3pm Kick Offs
Will there be a red card awarded in the week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? Will a player be shown a red card during this match? Cards will only count that are shown to players after they take the pitch for the first time and before they leave the pitch for the final time. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
First team to receive a red card in the 3pm Kick offs?
Which team will be awarded the first red card in this week’s Premier League 3pm (Scheduled) Kick Offs? The result will be determined by the time on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Goal scored in the first 5 mins of the 3pm Kick Offs?
Will there be a goal in the first 5 minutes in any of this week’s Premier League 3pm Kick Offs? The first 5 minutes is deemed to be 0:00 to just before the clock hits 05:00 on the match clock. If any of the 3pm games are postponed all bets will be void. If any of the 3pm games are abandoned before half time all bets will be void, unless the result has already been determined. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.
Goalscorer Match Bets – 3pm Kick Offs?
For Goalscorer Match Bets markets, the market will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective games out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same game). The ‘tie’ will be the winning selection should both players score the same number of goals or both players not score. Both players must start (but need not finish) their respective games for bets to stand. Own goals will not count. All bets apply to 90 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any stoppage time. Extra-time/penalty shoot-outs are not included.

V 06/13 – 13/11/13

2-4 runners	WIN ONLY
5-7 runners	1/4 odds, 1,2
8+ runners	1/5 odds, 1,2,3

Sportsbook Rules and Regulations

Part A - Introduction

Use and interpretation

Customer responsibility

Customer betting disputes & IBAS

Part B - General Rules

In-Play betting

1.1General

1.2All markets other than soccer markets - not suspending at the time of the 'off'

1.3Soccer markets - not suspending at kick-off

Results and market settlement

2.1General

2.2Resettlements

2.3Non Runners

Abandonments, Cancellations, Postponements

Change of venue

Periods of time

"To qualify" markets

Dead heats

Errors

Maximum winnings

Multiples

Rules for Tote Betting

Cash Out

Miscellaneous

Part C - Specific Sports Rules

American Football

Athletics

Australian Rules Football

Badminton

Bandy

Baseball

Basketball

7.1US Basketball

7.2European/International Basketball

Bowls

Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts

Cricket

10.1All Matches

Matches not Played as Listed

Batsman Matches (Handicap)

Bowler Matches

Batsman Match Runs

Batsman Runs (In-Play)

To Score 50/100/150/200

Player Performance

1st Over Total Runs

Team Batsman to Score a Fifty in the Match

A Hundred to Be Scored in the Match

Team Batsman to Score a Hundred in the Match

Five Wickets in an Innings

Highest Individual Score

1st Wicket Method

Fall of 1st Wicket

Total Match Run Outs

1st Innings Score

Man of the Match

Highest 1st Innings Opening Partnership

Most Match Sixes

Match Fours/Sixes

Total Match Wides

Next Man Out/ Next Batsman Out

Method of Dismissal (7-Way) / Method Of Next Batsman Out 7 Way

Runs in Next Over

To Score Most Runs

Session Runs

Wickets Lost

Player of the Series

Series Correct Score

Top Series Batsman/Bowler

Bowler Matches (Series)

Batsman Matches (Series)

Most Sixes (Series)

10.2One Day/Twenty20 Matches

Match Betting

Series Betting

Race to ‘X’ Runs

Top Batsman/Bowler

Innings Runs (Including Alternative Quotes)/Innings Sixes

Runs at Fall of Next Wicket

1^st Over Total Runs

1^st Wicket Method

Fall of 1^st Wicket

1^st Innings Score

Highest 1^st Innings Opening Partnership

A Fifty to Be Scored in the 1^st Innings

A Hundred to Be Scored in the 1^st Innings

Team Batsman to Score a Fifty in the 1^st Innings

Team Batsman to Score a Hundred in the 1^st Innings

Runs in 1^st Over (3-Way)

Fall of 1^st Wicket in Match Over/Under Runs

Will There Be a Run Off 1^st Ball of Match