Baseball: Rules
1. The game must go at least 9 innings of play (or 8.5 if the home team is ahead) for bets to have action, otherwise bets are void unless a winning market has already been established. The only exceptions being:
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A bet placed on the prematch money line, where bets will stand provided there are at least 5 full innings of play unless the team batting second is leading after 4.5 innings.
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If the game is called, or suspended, after this point of the game is reached, then the winner is determined by the score after the last full innings (unless the team batting second scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the innings, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called).
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With the exception of MLB play off games, suspended games don't carry over.
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When Mercy Rule is called because one team is in an unassailable lead, in which case bets stand.
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In any Double Headers in leagues where the match is played over a scheduled 7 innings: These matches must go at least 7 innings of play (or 6.5 if the home team is ahead).
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In the event of a tie, bets are void.
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The prematch money line rule exception as above will still apply.
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2. Extra innings (overtime) count unless specified otherwise.
3. Postponed matches: In the instance of a postponed match, all bets placed on that match will be void.
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A postponement is deemed to be where a match doesn't commence and complete by 6 AM venue time the following day.
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A postponed match can occur for a variety of reasons (though not exclusively); inclement weather and conditions, security/policing, power failures etc.
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As soon as we become aware of a postponed fixture, bets on that match will be made void.
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Where bets have been placed on a match that subsequently has its match day changed within the same round of fixtures owing to reasons such as TV coverage (though not exclusively), bets will stand as this change to the match date isn't deemed a postponement.
4. Abandoned Matches: In the instance where a match is abandoned, the following principals will be applied in settling bets:
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If a winning selection in a specific market has been established before the abandonment of the match, bets will stand and settlement will occur as expected.
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If a winning selection for a specific market hasn't been established at the time of abandonment, all bets will be settled as void.
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An abandonment is deemed to be where a match is halted before the completion of 9 innings, or 8 ½ innings if the home team is ahead at the time of abandonment, and not played out to conclusion by 6 AM venue time the following day.
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A match that's interrupted (e.g. inclement weather), but then plays to a conclusion on the same day won't count as an abandonment and bets will be settled on the outcome at the end of the match.
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In the case of an abandonment, any subsequent replays/completions, award of the match result by governing bodies etc. won't count toward settlement.The only exceptions to these rules are:
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A bet placed on the prematch money line, where bets will stand provided there are at least 5 full innings of play unless the team batting second is leading after 4.5 innings.
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If the game is called, or suspended, after this point of the game is reached, then the winner is determined by the score after the last full innings (unless the team batting second scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the innings, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called).
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With the exception of MLB play off games, suspended games don't carry over.
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If the Mercy Rule is called because one team is in an unassailable lead, in which case bets stand.
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5. Bets on league/tournament winners will be settled on the official standings immediately following the last match in the league/tournament and any subsequent amendments to the result won't affect bets.
Market description: Predict which team will score the most runs.
- Extra innings are included.
- A bet placed on the prematch money line, where bets will stand provided there are at least 5 full innings of play unless the team batting second is leading after 4.5 innings.
- If the game is called, or suspended, after this point of the game is reached, then the winner is determined by the score after the last full innings (unless the team batting second scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the innings, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called).
- With the exception of MLB play off games, suspended games don't carry over.
Market description: Predict the winning team after the handicap spread has been applied to the actual scores.
- Extra innings are included.
Market description: Predict whether the combined scores for each team will be over or under a specified number of runs.
- If the amount of runs is the same as the stated number, then bets will be made void.
- Extra innings are included.
Market description: Predict whether the combined scores for each team will be over or under a specified number of runs.
- If the amount of runs is the same as the stated number, then bets will be made void.
- Extra innings are included.
Market description: Predict the range that contains the combined number of runs scored in a specified number of innings.
Market description: Predict the team that will score the most runs in a specified inning.
- The full inning must be completed for bets to stand.
- In the event of a tie, bets will be void unless odds are quoted for the tie.
Nine (9) Innings Match Betting
Market description: Predict the team that will score the most runs during the first nine (9) innings.
- In the event of a tie, bets will be void unless odds are quoted for the tie.
- If the first nine (9) innings aren't completed bets are void unless the home team is ahead after 8½ innings - in which case, bets will stand.
Nine (9) Innings Correct Score
Market description: Predict the correct score after the first 9 innings have been completed.
- Extra Innings don't count.
- If the full nine (9) innings aren't completed, bets are void unless the home team is ahead after 8½ innings - in which case, the correct score at the time will stand.
Nine Innings Correct Score Special
Market description: Predict whether any team will score 10 or more runs in 9 innings.
- If the full 9 innings aren't completed, bets are void unless the home team is ahead after 8½ innings - in which case, bets will stand.
Market description: Predict the result at both the end of the 4th innings and the end of the game.
- Extra innings are included.
- Both predictions must be correct for bets to be successful.
Market description: Predict the margin by which a specified team wins the match.
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Extra innings are included.
Market description: Predict whether the home team will score over or under a specified number of runs.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict whether the away team will score over or under a specified number of runs.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict whether one, both or neither teams will score.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict which team will score first.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict which team will score last.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict the innings that contains the first scoring play and whether it will be in the top half (away team) or bottom half (home team).
Market description: Predict the innings which contains the last scoring play.
- Unless you've chosen extra innings, you must also predict whether the last scoring play will be in the top half (away team) or the bottom half of the innings (home team).
Market description: Predict the highest scoring innings.
- In the event of a tie, dead heat rules apply.
Will the Home Team Bat at the Bottom of the 9th?
Market description: Predict whether the home team will bat after the away team have completed 9 innings.
Market description: Predict whether extra innings will be played because the scores are level after 9 innings.
Market description: Predict whether the total match runs are odd or even.
- Extra innings don't count.
Market description: Predict whether the total number of runs in a specified innings is odd or even.
- Zero counts as even.
- Extra innings don't count.
Market description: Predict whether there will be a grand slam home run scored in the match.
- A grand slam is a home run hit with all 4 bases occupied by base runners, thereby scoring 4 runs.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict whether there will be a scoring play in the match that scores 3 runs.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict whether there will be a scoring play in the match that scores 2 runs.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict the total number of runs conceded after a specified number of innings.
Market description: Predict that no runs will be scored after a specified number of innings.
Market description: Predict the team that will win the World Series.
- Bets will be settled on the official standings immediately following the last match in the series.
- Any subsequent amendments to the result won't affect bets.
Market description: Predict the team that will win the respective league.
- Play-off league finals are included.
- Bets will be settled on completion of the play-off league finals.
Market description: Predict the team that will win the respective division.
- Play-off conference finals aren't included.
- Bets will be settled on the division standings on completion of all matches.
Market description: Predict the team that will win the tournament.
- Bets will be settled on the official standings immediately following the last match in the tournament.
- Any subsequent amendments to the result won't affect bets.
Player to Get a Hit and Team to Win the Match
- The official box score at the end of the game will determine whether a hit has been achieved.
- If the named player doesn't start, the bet will be void.
- If the match is abandoned, bets are void.
- Extra innings count.
Market description: Predict which team will reach the specified number of runs first.
- Example: Race to 2 runs Tampa Bay v Baltimore.
- If Tampa Bay score 2 runs before Baltimore, they'll be deemed the winning selection in the market.
1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in the regulation number of innings.
2. Extra innings will count if the match is tied on completion of the regulation number of innings.
3. If the specified number of points isn't scored by either team, the winning selection in the market will be neither.
4. If a match is postponed, normal postponed match rules apply.
5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.
- If a match is abandoned and a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
- If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on this market will be void because the match didn't play for the full duration.
6. Settlement will occur in real time, based on the feed from our service providers.
- Adjustments to settlement won't be made for any changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
Market description: Predict which team will reach the specified number of runs first.
- Example: Race to 2 runs Tampa Bay v Baltimore.
- If Tampa Bay score 2 runs before Baltimore, they'll be deemed the winning selection in the market.
1. Bets are settled on the events that occur in the regulation number of innings.
2. Extra innings will count if the match is tied on completion of the regulation number of innings.
3. If the specified number of points isn't scored by either team, the winning selection in the market will be neither.
4. In-play bet acceptance rules apply.
5. If a match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules apply.
- If a match is abandoned and a winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on that selection in this market will have already won and will be settled as winners. Bets placed on other selections in this market will have already lost.
- If a match is abandoned and no winning selection has been established in the time played before abandonment, bets placed on this market will be void because the match didn't play for the full duration.
6. Settlement will occur in real time, based on the feed from our service providers.
- Adjustments to settlement won't be made for any changes or adjudications made by governing bodies after the event.
Market description: Predict the number of runs scored in a MLB game day over/under a specified amount.
- Example: if the market is Under/Over 120.5 runs:
- Under means anything up to 120
- Over means 121 or more
1. Initial declared pitchers aren't required to start for bets to have action.
2. All games must take place or all bets are void.
3. To have action all matches must go at least 8.5 innings.
4. Extra innings count.
5. Standard MLB abandonment rules apply regarding completion of games the following day.
MLB Grand Salami - Away Teams v Home Teams
Market description: Predict whether the Home teams or the Away teams will score the most runs on any specified MLB game day.
1. Initial declared pitchers aren't required to start for bets to have action.
2. All games must take place or all bets are void.
3. To have action all matches must go at least 8.5 innings.
4. Extra Innings do count.
5. Standard MLB abandonment rules apply regarding completion of games the following day.
6. If the Home Teams and Away Teams score the exact same number of runs, the market will be settled as void.
7. In the event of a change in venue, the team batting second for betting purposes will be classed as the home team.
With the exception of the Batter vs Pitcher markets which are defined further down, all player props are subject to the following rules:
1. Bets will be settled according to the MLB's definitions and results on mlb.com.
Pre-Match
1. For batter and pitcher markets, players must start for bets to stand.
2. If player doesn't start, bets on that player are void.
3. Batters need to be in starting lineup and have a plate appearance for bets to stand.
4. Pitchers must throw first pitch for their team for bets to stand.
5. For Pitcher Win markets, the "No” selection includes both losses and no decisions.
In-Play
1. For in-play markets, players must play for bets to stand.
2. If a player doesn't play, in-play bets on that player are void.
Batter Vs Pitcher
Hit – Batter v. Pitcher Top/Bottom of the Xth
Market description: Predict whether the named batter will record a Single, a Double, a Triple, a Home Run (all as defined by the MLB) or No Hit in his plate appearance against the named pitcher in the specified half-inning.
1. Bets are settled on official statistics provided by the MLB.
- In the event of a dispute, statistics published on MLB.com on the day of the game will be used for settlement purposes.
- Any subsequent changes after this time won't count for settlement purposes.
2. If the named batter doesn't complete a plate appearance (as defined by the MLB) against the named pitcher within the specified half-inning, bets will be void.
3. If the named batter or pitcher in the market are ejected or removed because of injury or substitution before or during the plate appearance, bets will be void.
4. The following outcomes of a plate appearance will also result in a void bet (all as defined by and scored as by the MLB):
- Intentional Walk
- Sacrifice Bunt
- Catcher Interference
- Fan Interference
5. The bet will be resulted on the first plate appearance outcome of the named batter against the named pitcher within the specified half-inning.
- Any subsequent plate appearances the named batter has against the named pitcher in the specified half-inning won't count.
6. If the match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules for Baseball will apply.
- For all complete plate appearances, the corresponding market's bets will stand.
- All incomplete plate appearances will be void.
Result - Batter v. Pitcher Top/Bottom of the Xth
Market description: Predict whether the named batter will record a Hit, a Strikeout, a Walk (all as defined by the MLB) or “Any Other” in his plate appearance against the named pitcher in the specified half-inning.
1. Bets are settled on official statistics provided by the MLB.
- In the event of a dispute, statistics published on MLB.com on the day of the game will be used for settlement purposes.
- Any subsequent changes after this time won't count for settlement purposes.
2. If the named batter doesn't complete a plate appearance (as defined by the MLB) against the named pitcher within the specified half-inning, bets will be void.
3. If the named batter or pitcher in the market are ejected or removed because of injury or substitution before or during the plate appearance, bets will be void.
4. The following outcomes of a plate appearance will also result in a void bet (all as defined by and scored as by the MLB):
- Intentional Walk
- Sacrifice Bunt
- Catcher Interference
- Fan Interference
5. The bet will be resulted on the first plate appearance outcome of the named batter against the named pitcher within the specified half-inning.
- Any subsequent plate appearances the named batter has against the named pitcher in the specified half-inning won't count.
6. If the match is abandoned, normal abandoned match rules for Baseball will apply.
- For all complete plate appearances, the corresponding market's bets will stand.
- All incomplete plate appearances will be void.