Football

The following rules include reasons for voiding bets.

Bets will be settled based on 90 minutes play according to the match officials, including injury time. Unless otherwise stated, extra time and penalty shoot-outs will not count.

In the case of ambiguity over the official result from the relevant governing body, the outcome will be determined using information from independent sources.

If an official fixture lists different team details to those listed on the Website (for example, substitutes, age group, gender, etc.), then all bets placed 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 any new information comes into the public domain within 72 hours of settlement, then we will (acting reasonably) either:

• settle or resettle the market in light of this new information; or
• wait for further information before deciding whether to settle or resettle the market.

For matches that are scheduled for a duration other than the standard 90 minutes, bets will be settled based on regular time, including injury time. If a match is played in an unusual format (for example, 3 or 4 periods) then all half time markets will be void.

There is a small possibility that, in Error, we offer bets in respect of which it is impossible for the outcome to occur (for example, we continue to offer bets on a player to be the first goalscorer in a match after that player has been substituted). While we have implemented systems which aim to prevent Errors such as this from occurring, in the small number of circumstances where it does, we will void the bets in question.

If a match is postponed, all undetermined bets will be void provided the match does not start before 23:59 local time (or if we believe, acting reasonably, that a match will not have started by such time) on its scheduled date.

If a match is rearranged before the scheduled kick-off date (for example, for television scheduling reasons), it will not be regarded as a postponement, and all bets will stand, so long as the rescheduled time is within 72 hours of the original kick-off time and date.

If a match starts but is later abandoned, all undetermined bets will be void if the match is not played to a finish before 23:59 local time on its scheduled date.

Unless otherwise stated, any player who takes the field for any part of a match will be deemed as a runner for settlement purposes. Only players not in the squad or unused substitutes will be deemed non-runners.

If a team is disqualified or removed from a league or tournament before the relevant competition has started, then all bets involving that team will be void.

If the venue of a match is other than that indicated on our website, bets will stand provided the match has not been switched to the opponent's home ground, in which case bets on the match will be void. However, in major international tournaments (for example, the World Cup and European Championships), all venues will be deemed neutral. If the scheduled venue of a match is changed, including if the venue changes to a new venue in a different country, all bets will stand.

If the VAR is consulted, the occurrence which led to the referral will be deemed to have occurred at the actual time of its occurrence (rather than the time on which the relevant referral, or decision, was made).

If a bet has been settled and, due to a subsequent VAR decision, it becomes apparent that such settlement was inaccurate, we will reverse such settlement (provided that the VAR decision occurred prior to the conclusion of the match or other timeframe relating to the bet).

Bets placed between the occurrence of an incident that led to a VAR review and the related VAR decision will be void unless:

• the VAR review (and subsequent decision) did not ultimately alter the decision made by the on-field officials; or
• the VAR review (and subsequent decision) altered the decision made by the on-field officials but did not impact the bet in question. All bets which were not materially influenced by the VAR review (and subsequent decision) will stand.

In order to eliminate any doubt, we will consider the VAR as having been used if this is understood from the referee's gestures (for example, hand gestures or stopping the match to review the incident themselves) or VAR usage is confirmed by the match report issued by the official governing body who is ultimately responsible for oversight of the applicable match. In cases where it is unclear if the VAR has been used due to missing TV coverage and/or conflicting reports, bets will be settled on the information acquired from feed providers and generally reputable online sources (acting reasonably).

For ‘team scoring most goals’ and ‘team top goalscorer’ markets, extra time is included, however penalty shoot-outs are not included.

If there is any dispute as to who has scored any goal, we will follow the decision made by the relevant governing body.

Bets will be void if the regular time (end of 2nd half) result is a draw.

Bets on players that do not take part in the match will be void. Bets on ’first goalscorer’ markets will be void if the player takes the pitch after the first goal is scored. For other goalscorer markets, players will be deemed a participant in the listed market if they take the pitch at any point in 90 minutes play, including injury time.

For any market relating to a particular specified goalscorer, own goals will not be taken into account. Should an own goal be scored, then bets on the subsequent scorer will be deemed winners. The active goalscorer market will always be representative of the next goal to be scored in the match regardless of the previous goal being an own goal.

We will use reasonable efforts to quote all participants but that will not discount a player that is not quoted from being settled a winner.

Bets will be settled on first goal, second goal, third goal, fourth goal and fifth goal only. Players who do not score until after the fifth goal has been scored will be settled as losing selections. If fewer than 5 goals are scored in any given match, bets will be settled on those goals that are scored. If no goals are scored, all each way bets will be settled as losing bets.

If a player enters the field of play after the first goal is scored, both the win and place part of the bet will be void unless the first goal is an own goal (in which case bets will stand). If a player is sent off or substituted before the first goal is scored, bets on that selection will be settled as losing bets.

If a player scores the first goal of the match, both their win and place part are winners. If a player scores the second, third, fourth or fifth goal, only their place part is a winner.

A player cannot be placed twice (for example, if they score the second and third goal, only the second goal is deemed a winner).

Each way bets on no goalscorer, last goalscorer, first team goalscorers and Scorecasts are not accepted. If any such bets are taken in Error, the full stake will be invested as a win only bet.

Place-only betting is not accepted.

Extra time does not count.

Own goals do not count. In cases where an own goal is 1 of the first 5 goals then the sixth goal will be settled as a winner on the place part of the each way bet. If 2 of the first 5 goals are own goals then the sixth and seventh goals will be settled as winners on the place part of the each way bet, etc.

Bets will be settled on the player who scores the most goals in their respective match out of the players listed (the listed players may or may not be playing in the same match). 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 their respective matches for bets to stand. Own goals will not count.

A ‘Scorecast’ is a first goalscorer and correct score double.

Players either not taking part in the match 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 and 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.

A Wincast is a first goalscorer and match odds double.

If a player does not take the field by the time the first goal has been scored, bets will be settled as singles on the match odds market at the relevant odds offered at kick-off.

If the initial goal is an own goal, bets on the subsequent scorer and result double will be deemed winners.

All bets will 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 will 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.

All teams must complete all their league fixtures for bets on ‘to finish bottom’ 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 matches have been completed will not affect settlement of this market.

For Handicap top and Handicap bottom markets, goal difference does not count.

For ‘top at Christmas’ and ‘bottom at Christmas’ markets, bets will be settled on league position as of December 25 regardless of matches played and any postponements and/or abandonments. For ‘bottom at Christmas’ markets, if a listed team is disqualified or removed from the league prior to December 25, all bets will be void on the relevant market.

For top team from a particular continent or other selection (for example top South American, European or African Team), bets will be settled on the team that progressed furthest. If 2 named teams play each other in the final or third/fourth playoff, the winner of the match will be deemed as having progressed furthest. Dead Heat rules apply if 2 or more teams, which have progressed furthest in a particular market, exit in the tournament at the same stage.

This market offers betting on the chosen selection being the score at any time within 90 minutes of the match plus any injury time. Where a match is 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes and injury time, all selections will be losers. Extra time does not count.

Settlement in all cases will use the time of the event supplied to us by our third party data provider from time to time.

If none of the stated outcomes occur during the stated period, all bets will be settled as losing bets.

For the 'goal' selection, a goal will be deemed to have been scored the moment the ball completely crosses the goal line within the confines of the goal posts, provided that the referee ultimately awards the goal. For example, if the ball completely crosses the goal line but the goal is not awarded because, for example a foul occurred before the ball crossed the line, then a goal will not be deemed to have been scored. Own goals scored will count towards settlement of this market.

For extra time markets, bets apply to 30 minutes of play according to the match officials, plus any injury time. However, penalty shoot-outs are not included. Bets will be settled on the result during the extra time period only. For the purposes of this market, the score will be deemed to be 0-0 at the start of the extra time period.

Loan deals count as transfers for settlement purposes.

If a player does not move club within a specified time window, bets will be settled as losing bets. In such circumstances, any bets placed on the player to stay at their club will be settled as winning bets.

If the player signs for a club that is not quoted in the market, bets placed on that player to move to a specified club will be settled as losing bets. Extra clubs can be added to markets by customer request.

If an agreement is reached for a player to transfer to a new club on a future date, the player will be deemed to have transferred on the date at which the agreement is completed (rather than the date on which the player transfers to their new club). For example, if, on January 1, player X signs an agreement to transfer from club A to club B with effect from June 1, player X will, for settlement purposes, be deemed to have transferred to club B on January 1.

If it is unclear whether a deal has been completed before a deadline, we will delay settlement until official confirmation has been received from the relevant governing bodies.

The player must be registered to the club in question before the specified timeframe ends. Pre-contracts or other similar agreements that signal business to be completed at a date later than specified will not count.

If a player moves to a club, and is then immediately loaned out to another club, we will settle on the club that has signed the player permanently and not the loanee club.

If a match is postponed after the market has been published, the goal expectancy for this match will be removed, and a new total will be created. All bets placed prior to the postponement will stand but will be settled according to the new total.

The ‘Golden Boot’ award is given to the player who has scored most goals.

If 2 or more players score the same number of goals, the player with more assists will be deemed the winner.

If 2 or more players are still equal after taking assist into account, the minutes played by the player in the tournament will be taken into account, with the player playing fewer minutes ranked first.

The same criteria applies for each-way bets on this market.

Bets will be settled on who is awarded the ‘Golden Boot’ award.