Sports betting rules

Dead Heat rules

If more than one selection is declared a winner, a dead heat will be used to result the market. A Dead Heat is calculated by dividing the stake proportionally between the number of winners in the event. So, in a two-way Dead Heat (2 winners) for example, your return will be half of what it could have been.

Official results are taken from the website of the governing body of that league

If a market has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E In football, if the bet is placed on over/under 2 goals and 2 is the total, stakes are returned. Same for Basketball where the Over/Under line offered is 150 points and the total is 150.

Odd/Even Markets

For markets in which odd/even is offered, if the result is 0 bets will be settled as Even.

Boosted Odds

In the event of an abandonment in a special, the bet will be made void and stakes returned. This occasionally occurs in specials like “Saturday Eredivisie Special (4 matches)”. If the number of matches played is different to that stated, bets will be made void.

Bets will be settled following their rules for their respective sport as given in this document. Correction of errors

All the odds are subject to variation and become final at the time a bet is placed. Nevertheless, CIRCUS® NL reserves the right at any time to correct obvious errors in the inputting of the odds for the bets, or to cancel bets placed on the basis of odds that are obviously incorrect.

CIRCUS® NL cannot be held liable for any obvious display error for odds, results or any other information, and no Player may make any claim for damages as a result of such an error.

An "error" is a mistake, a typographical error, a misinterpretation, a misunderstanding, a misreading, a misinterpretation, a misspelling, a technical error, a registration error, a transaction error, a clerical error, a case of force majeure and/or similar. A non-exhaustive list of examples of errors includes:

• Bets accepted during a technical problem, but which would not have been accepted under normal circumstances;
• Bets placed on events/other gambling opportunities when their outcome is already known;
• Bets on events where the participants are found to be improper;
• Bets placed on odds that are materially different from those available for the events at the time the wager was placed;
• Offers of bets whose odds reflect an incorrect or different score;
• Clearly incorrect odds based on the probability of an event happening at the time the bet was placed.

Football

All match markets are based on the result at the end of a scheduled 90 minutes play unless otherwise stated (such as half time markets and penalty shootouts). This includes any added injury or stoppage time but does not include extra-time, time allocated for a penalty shootout or golden goal.

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• Any match abandoned before the completion of 90 minutes play will be void unless an outcome has already been reached on the market
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed kick-off time

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed then bets placed based on the original listing will be void
• For matches played at a neutral venue (whether indicated or not), all bets will stand irrespective of which team is listed as the home team
• A match played prior to the denoted kick-off time may be included in a bet(s) provided that the bet(s) was placed before the revised kick-off time

Time Frame Betting:

Time frames are defined as follows;

1-10 minutes is 0:00-9:59, 11-20 minutes is 10:00-19:59, etc.

1-15 minutes is 00:00-14:59, 16-30 minutes is 15:00-29:59, etc.

Time periods 31-45 and 76-90 include any added time

1st/2nd Half Markets apply to the statutory 45 minutes play, including injury time and added time

In case of unusual time periods (e.g. 3 periods of 30 minutes each), 1st half markets will be settled on the basis of goals scored between start of the game and 44:59 min, and 2nd half markets - between 45:00 min and the end of the game (including added time and injury time, excluding extra-time and/or penalties)

Team Markets:

Unless otherwise stated, only goals/shots/shots on goal etc. credited to the respective team will count towards market settlement.

Outrights

• Outright bets on leagues, groups, players and competitions concerning the finishing position, stage of elimination or ranking of teams and players will be determined at the end of the scheduled programme of matches (dead-heat rules apply)
• Unless otherwise stated, there will be no allowance for playoffs or subsequent enquiries by the respective competition. Bets will stand on any team which does not complete all of its fixtures.

Goalscorer Markets:

• Goalscorer markets will be settled as normal if the player enters the field of play, unless stated in the market description (usually as “(if starter)” or “(als starter)”)
• Player Prop bets such as shots on goal, passes and tackles will be settled via Opta Stats; these can be found on their website or on sofascore.com
• If the bet could not win, such as player to score 1st and they do not enter the field of play until after the 1st goal, then bet will be settled as void.
• Own goals do not count for Anytime Goalscorers/Player to score X goals.
• If for any reason an unlisted player scores a goal all bets on listed players stand Handicap markets:
• If the handicap has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E Over/Under 3 goals and there is 3 goals

Total markets:

• In odd/even markets, 0 is considered even
• Total goals markets are based on 90 minutes betting and do not include extra time or penalties

Tennis

Player Retirement:

When a player is retired or disqualified for any reasons, then already resulted bets remain valid. All the other bets should be returned, even if the outcomes are evident.

Matches not played as advertised:

In the event of any of the following circumstances all bets will stand;

• Change of schedule and/or day of match
• Change of venue
• Change from indoor court to outdoor court or vice versa
• Change of surface (either before or during a match)

Player changes:

• In singles matches, if a player is replaced then all bets will be void. In team competitions, all bets remain valid in the event of a substitution.

Correct Score:

• If the format of the match is different to the outcomes offered, all bets on correct score will be made void

Outrights:

• If a player does not enter the tournament at any stage, bets will be made void on the tournament winner market for that specific player

American Football

Overtime is included in resulting unless otherwise stated (such as 1st half betting).

If a match is interrupted for more than 15 hours, all bets will be made void unless a result has already been reached.

Player markets are settled on whether the player is eligible to enter the field of play. If he is not, bets will be made void. Player performance betting is settled using statistics from NFL.com on the date of play. Any adjustments in the future will not be considered for settlement.

Listed home team:

• If a match venue is changed, bets will stand as long as the original home team is still listed as the home team.
• If the home and away team are reversed then all bets will be made void.
• For matches played at a neutral venue, bets will stand irrespective of how the teams are listed

If a market has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E Over/Under 45 points and the total is 45

If a match ends in a tie after overtime has been played, money line bets will be “pushed” and stakes returned.

Aussie Rules

Overtime is included in resulting unless otherwise stated (such as 1st half betting).

If a match is interrupted for more than 15 hours, all bets will be made void unless a result has already been reached.

If a market has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E Over/Under 150 points and the total is 150

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void

Basketball

All markets are based on the result including overtime if played unless otherwise stated.

If a market has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E Over/Under 150 points and the total is 150

• Match Abandonments/Postponements:
  If a match is abandoned with less than 5 minutes left on the clock, all bets will be settled as normal.
• If a match is abandoned with 5 minutes or longer remaining, all bets will be void unless a result has already been reached
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 30 hours of the listed tip-off time

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team for a listed match play the fixture at the away team venue then bets will stand providing the home team is still officially designated as such, otherwise bets will be void

Half and Quarter Markets

• Any references to First Half refer to Quarters 1 & 2, any to Second Half refer to Quarters 3 & 4.
• Market outcome is determined only based on the score in the respective period (e.g. 1st Quarter, 2nd Half etc) excluding points scored in other periods both in regular time and overtime.

Player Markets:

• Results will be taken from NBA.com on the date the match was played. Stat corrections will not be taken into account for settlement purposes.
• If a player does not enter the court, bets will be made void on this player.

Boxing/MMA

Bets on postponed fights will stand for 28 days and then they will be made void. If a fight changes location, bets will be settled as normal.

If the number of rounds has changed, all bets remain valid unless they specify a duration such as round betting.

For betting purposes the fight is deemed to have started when the bell is sounded for the beginning of the 1st round.

If either fighter fails to answer the bell for the next round then his opponent will be deemed to have won in the previous round.

In the event of a fight being declared a ‘No Contest’ all bets will be void and stakes returned, except for markets where the outcome has already been determined.

Total Rounds:

• For boxing, if a half round is offered, then 1 minute 29 seconds of that round will determine settlement for under, and 1 minute 30 is over. For example, a bet placed on over 4.5 rounds will be a winner if the fight reaches 1 minute 30 seconds into the 5th round.
• For MMA, the same rule applies as boxing expect 2 minutes 29 seconds and below is under, and 2 minutes 30 seconds is over.

Fighter knockdowns are counted as a result of the referee opening the count; any slips or other similar incidents will not be counted.

Cricket

All match betting will be settled in accordance with official competition rules. In matches affected by adverse weather, bets will be settled according to the official result.

All main markets are based on the result excluding super overs, unless otherwise stated. If a match is abandoned, any markets yet to achieve a result will be made void.

An unplayed or postponed match will be made void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed start time.

If there is a change of location, bets will remain valid so long as the home team is still designated as such.

If an over is not completed, any bets on over markets will be made void unless the innings has reached a natural conclusion such as declaration or team finishing its innings.

Darts

For the ‘King of the Oche’ market, the player selected must have the most 180’s, highest checkout and win the match. If the player ties any of these, the bet is considered a loser.

If a match is abandoned and not resumed within 30 hours, bets will be made void unless a result has been reached. For matches resumed within 30 hours, all bets will be settled as normal.

If a market has only 2 options, in the event of a tie bets will be pushed and stakes returned I.E number of 180s offered is 6 and the total by both players is 6

If there is a change of location, bets will remain valid

Formula 1 (& other Motorsports)

Drivers will be considered to start a race based on the official start list of the respective governing body. Dead-heat rules apply.

The finishing positions will be determined by the official race organizer after the race. Any subsequent penalties taken by the organizer will not be taken into account.

The winner for qualifying will be determined by the official time as indicated by the organizer. Any penalties enforced by the governing body will not count, such as engine penalties.

Race Abandonments:

• If a race is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless the governing body publishes an official result

Head to Head race markets:

All drivers must start the race for bets to stand;

• If both drivers fail to complete the race, the driver the highest official classification will be settled as the winner
• If both drivers have completed the same number of laps and did not finish the race, all bets will be void.

Winning team market:

• Bet will be settled on which team wins the race, not which team scores the most points

Golf

A player is deemed to have played once they have teed off. In the event of a player withdrawing after having teed off then stakes will be lost.

In 2 ball and 3 ball markets where a price is not offered for the tie all bets will be void in the event of a tie.

Round Abandonments:

• If a round is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless a result has been reached Groups Not Played as Listed:
• In the event of any non-runners, 2 ball and 3 ball bets will be void

Handball

All match markets are based on the result excluding overtime if played unless otherwise stated. The result of overtime is not taken into account for resulting of 2nd half markets.

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is postponed/interrupted and not completed within 30 hours, all bets will be settled as void unless a result has already been decided
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed throw-off time

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team for a listed match play the fixture at the away team venue then bets will stand providing the home team is still officially designated as such, otherwise bets will be void

Baseball

All match markets are based on the result including extra innings if played unless otherwise stated.

In the case that a Run Ahead or Mercy Rule is invoked, games will be considered complete. Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If two matches are played in one day involving the same teams, and the bookmaker has offered for the game only one, the result shall be credited on the first (start time) of them.
• In the case of postponement or cancellation of the match, bets on the event shall be made void if the match does not resume within 15 hours.
• If the match is abandoned before the end of the regular time of play, the result after five (5) innings have been played (4 ½ innings if the home team is leading) will be considered as the official result. A winner is considered the team that has more runs after the last full inning (unless the game is abandoned in the first half of the inning and the home team is leading, in such cases, the winner is the home team). If a match is interrupted earlier than specified in this paragraph all bets will be made void unless a result has already been acheived.

Unless otherwise mentioned, all accepted bets are calculated with taking into account the results of the official websites and extra innings as well. If it is possible for the match to end in a draw, all bets are refunded if there are no prices offered for the “draw” market.

Bets placed on Live markets will only be settled as normal if the match is played in its entirety. If a match is interrupted, all live bets will be made void unless a result has already been achieved.

Ice Hockey

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless a result has already been reached
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed opening face-off time

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team for a listed match play the fixture at the away team venue then bets will stand providing the home team is still officially designated as such, otherwise bets will be void

Bets offered with 2 outcomes, such as Money Line in the NHL, includes OT and penalties.

Rugby

All match markets are based on the result at the end of a scheduled 80 minutes play unless otherwise stated. This includes any added injury or stoppage time but does not include extra-time.

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless a result has been reached
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed kick-off time

Matches Not Played as Listed:

• If a match venue is changed then all bets will be void.

Snooker

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is abandoned at any time the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner

Matches Not Played as Listed:

• If a match venue is changed then bets already placed will stand

Table tennis

If a player retires or is disqualified, then bets that have already reached a result will be settled as normal, all other bets will be made void.

In the event that one of the players is changed, all bets will be made void.

If a match is postponed for longer than 48 hours, all bets that have not reached a result will be made void.

Field Hockey

If a match is cancelled, postponed or abandoned for longer than 48 hours, all bets that have not already reached a conclusion will be settled as void.

Volleyball

All match markets are based on the result after a maximum of 5 sets unless otherwise stated. Golden sets do not count for settlement purposes. Golden sets are only used to determine outright betting opportunities such as “who will progress further”.

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless a result has been reached
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed start time

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 playing at home
• If the home and away team for a listed match play the fixture at the away team venue then bets will stand providing the home team is still officially designated as such, otherwise bets will be void

Cycling

Riders must pass the starting line of the respective event/stage for bets to stand. Event/Stage Abandonments/Postponements:

• If an event/stage is abandoned at any time all bets will be void unless a result has been reached
• If a stage is postponed for longer than 30 hours, bets will be made void, otherwise bets will stand as normal

All bets are resulted according to the official finishing protocol at the time of the podium presentation. Any changes made after this time are not taken into account for settlement.

In head-to-head markets, at least one rider must finish the race for bets to be settled, otherwise it will be a void.

Futsal

All match markets are based on the result at the end of a scheduled 40 minutes play unless otherwise stated. This includes any added injury or stoppage time but does not include extra-time, time allocated for a penalty shootout or golden goal.

Match Abandonments/Postponements:

• If a match is abandoned at any time all bets will be void
• An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as void unless it is played within 48 hours of the listed kick-off time