Effective Date: July 22, 2024
Section A: General Rules | |
1. General | |
1.1 | This set of House Rules govern the use of ESPN BET, an interactive sports wagering platform operated by Penn Sports Interactive, LLC ("PSI") and its affiliates (collectively, the “Operator”). When placing a bet with the Operator, the Account Holder is therefore agreeing that the Account Holder has read, understood and will be adhering to these House Rules including the general House Rules at any time applicable to the Operator. |
1.2 | Your use of ESPN BETS’s service is subject to the rules and regulations imposed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (“OCCC”). |
1.3 | ESPN BET may update, amend, edit and supplement these House Rules at any time in its sole discretion, subject to any required regulatory approvals, and any such changes shall be immediately in effect and binding on you. |
1.4 | ESPN BET’s final determination as to the interpretation and application of the House Rules and the Markets, Events, odds, pricing, selections, and payouts is binding on you. |
1.5 | The use of ESPN BET is subject to the regulations imposed by the OCCC. To the extent that any decision issued by the OCCC conflicts, or is inconsistent, with these House Rules, the decision issued by the OCCC will supersede any relevant clause(s) of these House Rules. |
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Throughout these House Rules we define:
Event: a competitive activity, typically a sporting game or match, which produces a set of results and for which odds can be offered for wagering.
Participant: a player, team or other group of individuals who are taking part in an event.
Market: a defined wagering opportunity, for which the results are clearly produced by the nature of the event in question.
Selection: a possible outcome for a market, on which a patron can place a wager.
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1.7 | Where a sport is not covered under the Sport Specific Rules, all wagers will be graded in accordance with official event rules and classifications. |
Rule 3775-10: House Rules and Required Procedures | |
3775-10-01 (A)(01) | |
25.1 | In the case of any discrepancies between these General Market Rules and those listed within Sports Specific Rules, the Sports Specific Rules will take priority and be used to grade wagers. |
25.2 |
Points Spread wagering, or Handicap wagering, is a market that is determined by the result of an event after the listed spread, or handicap, is applied to the points/score of the outcome that is wagered on.
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25.3 |
3-way Handicap markets are handicap markets where a “tie” or “draw” selection is listed, and as such can be graded as the winning selection in the market with all other selections graded as losers.
For example, as soccer match has a 3-way handicap with the home team having a -2 goal handicap. If the home team wins by more than 2 goals, the home team selection will be graded as the winner; if the home team wins by exactly 2 goals, the “tie” will be graded as the winner; and if the home team wins by exactly 1 goal or both teams score an equal number of goals or the away team wins by any number of goals, then the away team selection will be graded as the winner. |
25.4 |
Asian Handicaps or Asian Lines are a type of handicap market that have the following grading rules:
(a) Half lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.5, and wagers will be graded in accordance with 24.1 (b) Whole lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.0, and wagers will be graded in accordance with 24.1, where it is possible for markets to be graded as a push, with stakes refunded (c) Quarter lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.25 or x.75. Here, half of the stake is placed on closest Half line and half of the stake is placed on the closest Full line. Each part is then graded separately in accordance with 25.1
This means that it is possible on Quarter line Asian Handicaps and Asian Lines to receive half of your stake back as a push, with the other half either a winner or loser. |
25.5 | The Moneyline is a market with two outcomes, one for each team, that is determined by the outcome of the event. A draw option is not listed. Should the event end in a tie this market will be graded as a push, with stakes refunded. |
25.6 | Match wagering, also called Win-Draw-Win, 1X2, Regular Time or 60 Minute Line, is a market with three outcomes, one for each team and a tie option. This market will be graded on the result of the event at the end of Regulation Time, and Overtime will not be considered unless stated otherwise. |
25.7 | Totals wagering, also called Over/Under, is a market that is determined by the number of occurrences (goals, points etc.) that take place during the event. If the total exactly equals the quoted line, then the market will be graded as a push and stakes will be refunded. |
25.8 | Correct Score, also called Exact Result, is a market that is determined by the exact or partial result of an event, as determined by the scoring system that is used to decide the winner. |
25.9 | Futures wagering, also called Outright wagering, is a market that is determined by the classification of an event or series of events or competition. |
25.10 | Place wagering is a type of Futures or Outright wagering which is determined by whether or not the selection that is wagered on finishes in the top places as listed in the final classifications. For example, Top 10 wagering for a PGA Tour event will be graded based on whether a player finishes in the top 10 places on the final leaderboard. |
25.11 |
The “Betting without X” market is offered on races, tournaments, or other competitions where a clear finishing order can be determined.
A Betting Without market specifically states a participant or multiple participants who are not included as selections within the market. The market is then graded based on which of the remaining participants finishes highest.
For example, in a “Betting without Tiger Woods” market on a golf tournament, if Tiger Woods was not to win the tournament, the player that did win the tournament would be graded as the winning selection. If Tiger Woods was to win the tournament, the player that finishes second would be graded as the winning selection. |
25.12 | The “Straight Forecast” market requires you to predict the participants that will finish both first and second, in that order, within a race, tournament or similar. If either is incorrect then the wager will be graded as a loser. |
25.13 | The “Dual Forecast” market requires you to predict the two participants that finish first and second in a race, tournament or similar, irrespective of the order. If either of your selections do not finish first or second, then the wager will be graded as a loser. |
25.14 |
Period wagering markets are determined by the outcome of defined periods within an event. If the periods of the event are changed such that the timeframes listed cannot be determined, then wagers will be voided.
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25.15 | "Tie no bet" or "Draw no bet" markets are determined by the outcome of the event, with the market being graded as a push if the result is a tie or a draw, with stakes refunded. |
25.16 |
Virtual matches are determined by comparing the scores of the listed teams in the events they are due to compete in, despite the teams not directly confronting each other in the same event.
The following conditions apply:
ii) The events in question must be completed within the scheduled time period for wagers to stand, except for offers which have been determined prior to abandonment and could not be changed regardless of future events, which will be graded in accordance with the decided outcome iii) Results determined by walk-overs or not derived from actual action will not be considered. v) Wagers will be graded as no action should it still be impossible to determine a winning outcome |
25.17 | Over/Under Finishing Position is a market that is determined by the classification of events as follows: Under means that the outcome of the wager has achieved a position better than the listed position, while Over means that the outcome has achieved a worse position. |
25.18 | Odd/Even is a market that is determined by whether the total number of the occurrences listed is an odd or even number. This market will only be offered when the occurrences in question can only happen in whole integer numbers, e.g., 1,2,3 |
25.19 | Half time/Full time markets are determined by the result of the event at half time and then at full time. This will only be offered for events in which the concept of half time is clearly defined. |
25.20 | Double Chance markets are determined by the result of the event, but the listed selections include two of the three possibilities, as such there will always be two winning selections for this market. For example, for a soccer game the options are: Home/Draw, Home/Away and Draw/Away. Double Chance wagers are graded at the end of Regular Time, unless otherwise stated. Example, if a soccer game ends in a Home win then both the Home/Draw and Home/Away selections will be graded as winners, while the Draw/Away outcome will be graded as a loser. |
25.21 | Race to X is a market that is determined by which outcome reaches the listed occurrence first. Only occurrences that happen during the time period stated will be considered. Should the listed occurrence not be reached, and "neither" (or similar) is not quoted, then wagers will be graded as no action and stakes will be refunded. |
25.22 |
Winner of Point/Next to Score is a market that is determined by which selection achieves the listed occurrence first. Previous occurrences will not be considered and if the none of the listed occurrences happen, then wagers will be graded as no action and stakes refunded, unless a selection of "none to happen" (or similar) is specifically listed.
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25.23 | MVP, Player of the Match etc. markets will be graded according to the competition organisers' official decision, unless otherwise stated. |
25.24 | Grand Salami is a market that is graded by the total number of occurrences across a number of events during a specified time period. All relevant events must be completed for wager to be consider to have action, except for outcomes for which the result has already been determined such that further play could not affect the outcome, which will then be graded according to that outcome. |
25.25 | Wagers on "Result at end of Quarter / Half / Period X" refer to the result of the match/event after termination of the stipulated timeframe and will consider all other points/goals/events tallied from previous parts of the event/match. Wagers on this market will be declared void should the match be played in a format where it is impossible to determine an outcome for the timeframes specified in the offer. |
25.26 |
Wagers referring to “Rest of the match” or similar will consider only outcomes and occurrences obtained from the time of wager placement until the end of the listed timeframe, thus disregarding any occurrences registered before the time the wager was placed and accepted.
For example, for a “Rest of the Match Winner” market on a soccer match where wagers are placed when the score is 1-0, should the match finish with a score of 1-0, the “draw” will be deemed the winning selection and all other selections deemed as losing ones. |
25.27 | In some markets a selection called “The Field” is included. This selection will be graded as a winning selection if none of the other explicitly named selections are determined to be the winner. |
25.28 | “Team/Player Progress Further” - if both teams/players are eliminated at the same stage, all wagers will be deemed no action regardless of any other statistics such as games played |
25.29 |
Draft markets:
All draft markets will be graded at the time of the draft. Any trades occurring after the draft will not be considered for grading purposes.
Draft props: the official competition website will be used for grading purposes (e.g., a player’s Nationality/Country, position, school, etc.).
Draft position: for over/under markets, if a player is undrafted, the “over” selection will be deemed the winner.
Number X overall pick: wagers will be settled according to the official draft position as the pick is made, irrespective of any trades made following the announcement of the pick. |
25.30 |
Player Awards markets (e.g., MVP): All bets will be considered action regardless of players taking part. |
3775-10-01 (A)(02) | |
11.1 | We will use the official results from the relevant governing body when settling wagers. When official results are delayed, we reserve the right to delay the grading of wagers or to use alternative sources if the outcome is clear and unambiguous. With the exception of the correction of clear errors, any changes to results after events have concluded and results have been announced will not be recognized and wagers will not be regraded. |
11.2 | We reserve the right to grade markets prior to the completion of events where there is a clear result. |
11.3 | If wagers have been incorrectly graded due to, among other things, incorrect information or data or an error in the grading process, then we reserve the right to amend the grading of affected wagers. |
2.23 | All payout calculations when grading wagers will be based on Decimal Odds, irrespective of any other format displayed/chosen at the time of placement. |
3.9 | The payout for wagers will be rounded to the nearest cent ($0.01). |
4.1 | Parlays are wagers which include more than one selection (i.e., a wager which includes two or more selections or “legs” is a parlay wager). The odds of a parlay are calculated directly using the individual odds of each selection, with potential returns displayed within the betslip. |
5.1 | If a parlay wager includes selections from two or more markets on a single Event, it is known as a Same Game Parlay wager. As the selections within a Same Game Parlay wager may be related to each other, the odds are not directly calculated from odds of the individual selections, instead, we provide the odds for each request. |
3775-10-01 (A)(03) | |
7.1 | Unless otherwise stated in the Sports Specific Rules section of the House Rules, if an event is abandoned, cancelled, or postponed then wagers that have already been determined will be graded as such, while those that are yet to be determined will be deemed no action if the event does not resume and complete within 48 hours of its start time. |
7.2 | Unless otherwise stated in the Sports Specific Rules section of the House Rules, if a tournament is not completed within 48 hours of the scheduled completion date, then selections related to the tournament will be graded in line with the official ruling of the governing body for that tournament, provided any such ruling is made within 90 days after the originally scheduled completion date of the tournament. If no such ruling is made within this 90-day period then wagers on markets related to the tournament will be deemed no action and refunded, except for those which have already been determined. |
7.3 | If there is no further sporting action in any Event, all wagers placed after the conclusion of action will be voided and refunded. |
3775-10-01 (A)(04) | |
17.1 | From time to time, for reasons highlighted within these House Rules, we may have to Void a wager, or a particular selection within a parlay wager. We reserve the right to void a wager, or a particular selection within a parlay wager, subject to rules on voiding wagers as may be set out by the applicable Gaming Authorities. |
17.2 | Patrons acknowledge that we determine if wagers should be voided or not at our sole discretion, subject to accordance with rules and regulations of all applicable Gaming Authorities. |
17.3 | We may be obliged to void wagers even after wagers have been accepted. |
17.4 | Bets can be voided regardless of whether the event has been settled or not. |
17.6 | Patrons agree not to place wagers where the outcome is already known and that we may void such wagers as our sole discretion, subject to rules and regulations imposed by the OCCC. |
18.1 | We reserve the right to void wagers due to an "obvious error", also called a Palpable Error, in the odds, subject to accordance with rules and regulations of all applicable Gaming Authorities. |
18.2 |
Examples of "obvious errors" include, but are not limited to:
Bets placed on events that should not have been available for wagering. |
18.3 | In order to correct an "obvious error" we may void wagers and make the appropriate adjustment to account balances, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Patrons agree that we have the right to reclaim funds or winnings from their Accounts at our sole discretion. |
18.4 | We reserve the right to cancel, remove or otherwise change any of the service at any time. |
3775-10-01 (A)(05) | |
16.1 | We display all our markets and wagering opportunities within our service. Patrons are notified of any changes to the odds or proposition during the betting process within our service. If any changes are made to the odds while the bet is in process, the bet would need to be accepted by the patron at the new odds. |
3775-10-01 (A)(06) | |
3.1 | Patrons must fund wagers by depositing into their accounts through offered funding methods. |
3.2 | A customer may fund their account on the Operator’s sportsbook platform through the following methods:
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3.3 | We may issue rewards to patrons, including as part of a promotion or rewards program, which may be used to wager on markets on the service. These rewards include, but are not limited to, bonuses and other credits. |
3775-10-01 (A)(07) | |
2.26 | Winnings from wagers placed by the Player are automatically pushed to the Player's gaming wallet and available for withdrawal. |
2.27 | All withdrawals are subject to review by the Operator Risk & Fraud department. In the event a withdrawal request requires investigation, or additional review, the player will be notified of the general nature of the delay. The Operator will investigate the matter and provide status updates to the player at least every ten (10) business days starting from the day the original notice was provided the player. After the conclusion of the investigation, the Operator will update the Commission and the player of the completion and results of the investigation. |
3775-10-01 (A)(08) | |
2.28 | Physical tickets are not offered; all tickets are in electronic format and cannot be lost. |
3775-10-01 (A)(09) | |
2.29 | All wagers are settled automatically upon event completion. Winnings are automatically credited to the patron’s account. |
3775-10-01 (A)(10) | |
2.3 | We do not accept wagers at terms other than those posted. |
3775-10-01 (A)(11) | |
17.1 | From time to time, for reasons highlighted within these House Rules, we may have to Void a wager, or a particular selection within a parlay wager. We reserve the right to void a wager, or a particular selection within a parlay wager, subject to rules on voiding wagers as may be set out by the applicable Gaming Authorities. |
17.2 | Patrons acknowledge that we determine if wagers should be voided or not at our sole discretion, subject to accordance with rules and regulations of all applicable Gaming Authorities. |
17.3 | We may be obliged to void wagers even after wagers have been accepted. |
17.4 | Bets can be voided regardless of whether the event has been settled or not. |
17.6 | Patrons agree not to place wagers where the outcome is already known and that we may void such wagers as our sole discretion, subject to rules and regulations imposed by the OCCC. |
18.1 | We reserve the right to void wagers due to an "obvious error", also called a Palpable Error, in the odds, subject to accordance with rules and regulations of all applicable Gaming Authorities. |
18.2 |
Examples of "obvious errors" include, but are not limited to:
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18.3 | In order to correct an "obvious error" we may void wagers and make the appropriate adjustment to account balances, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Patrons agree that we have the right to reclaim funds or winnings from their Accounts at our sole discretion. |
18.4 | We reserve the right to cancel, remove or otherwise change any of the service at any time. |
3775-10-01 (A)(12) | |
22.1 | Any dispute relating in any way to the use of the Operator’s sportsbook platform should be made via email to support@espnbet.com or by calling (844) 953-2121 to request a callback. Our player experience department will do everything in its power to solve all player disputes within seventy-two (72) hours of initial contact. |
22.2 |
If an internal dispute was not resolved in a manner satisfactory to the Patron, and the Patron’s betting dispute is related to betting that took place in Ohio, the Patron can contact the Ohio Casino Control Commission at:
Ohio Casino Control Commission |
3775-10-01 (A)(13) | |
22.1 | Any dispute relating in any way to the use of the Operator’s sportsbook platform should be made via email to support@espnbet.com or by calling (844) 953-2121 to request a callback. Our player experience department will do everything in its power to solve all player disputes within seventy-two (72) hours of initial contact. |
22.2 |
If an internal dispute was not resolved in a manner satisfactory to the Patron, and the Patron’s betting dispute is related to betting that took place in Ohio, the Patron can contact the Ohio Casino Control Commission at:
Ohio Casino Control Commission |
3775-10-01 (A)(14) | |
1.8 | The Ohio Casino Control Commission in collaboration with the Ohio Lottery Commission offers a voluntary exclusion program to help individuals affected by problem gambling distance themselves from the temptation of gambling. You can request to be self-excluded from gambling activities for one year, five years or a lifetime by signing up for the TimeOut Ohio. Individuals seeking to enroll in the TimeOut Ohio, as well as those seeking to remove themselves from the program, can do so in person at the Ohio Casino Control Commission’s offices located at each of the casino properties, each of the racino properties, as well as the Main Office in downtown Columbus, or online at TimeOutOhio.com. Patrons seeking information about the Commission’s voluntary exclusion program should visit TimeOutOhio.com |
Section C: Additional General Rules | |
2.1 | We accept wagers as per the House Rules. |
2.2 | We reserve the right to not accept any wager, in part or in full. |
2.4 | We reserve the right to determine when wagering will be permitted on markets for a match, event, game or race (each an "Event") or any series of Events which comprise a tournament (each a "Tournament"). |
2.5 |
For certain markets, as described in these House Rules and within the Sports Specific Rules, in the scenario where the result of the market means that neither selection can be graded as a winning selection, then all wagers on that market will be graded as a Push, and the patron will receive their stake back, or in the case of a parlay, the parlay will stand on all remaining selections and the odds of the wager are recalculated using odds of the remaining selections.
An example of a market graded as a push is: a Total points market where the two selections are Over 200 and Under 200. If the final score of the match has exactly 200 points, then all wagers on both selections will be graded as a push. |
2.6 | As highlighted in these House Rules and within the Sports Specific Rules, there are certain scenarios where a wager cannot be graded as a win or lose, due to the event not progressing far enough to allow for the market to be resolved. Here, wagers will be graded as No Action, and the patron will receive their stake back, or in the case of a parlay, the parlay will stand on all remaining selections and the odds of the wager are recalculated using odds of the remaining selections. |
2.7 | A Push, a No Action, and a Void selection are treated in the same way for single wagers and parlay wagers, but referred to under their respective names within these House Rules. |
2.8 | Wagers, or selections within parlay wagers, may be voided regardless of whether the event has been graded or not, subject to the rules and regulations set by the applicable Gaming Authorities. Refer to section ‘3775-10-01 (A)(11)’ for details on voiding. |
2.9 | References to an Event in these House Rules shall also apply to a Tournament, unless otherwise indicated. We will have the final decision whether a market relates to an Event or a Tournament. |
2.10 | All odds offered are subject to variation, at our sole discretion. Any odds previously published on the website, or on any other media channels will not be binding. |
2.11 | Wagers are valid only if there is action on an event. If an event has no action within a timeframe stated within Sports Specific Rules, then wagers will be treated as no action and stakes refunded. Should there be no action on an individual selection within a parlay wager, then that selection will be voided with the parlay wager standing on remaining selections and the odds of the wager are recalculated using odds of the remaining selections. |
2.12 | The overall minimum bet amount for online wagers is $0.10. The overall maximum bet amount for online wagers is $1,500,000. Within these limits, we will determine minimum and maximum wager limits on a wager by wager and patron by patron basis, at our sole discretion. |
2.13 | Wagers will be accepted until the start of an event. Wagers will be accepting during event when In-Play wagering is permitted. |
2.14 | Start times are for guidance only and are subject to change. Therefore, markets can suspend any time as we deem necessary. |
2.15 | All wagers may be subject to a time delay prior to acceptance, the length of which may vary, at our sole discretion. |
2.16 | If an event or a tournament does not meet the minimum length to be considered official, we reserve the right to declare no action and void wagers. |
2.17 | Patrons may not have a negative account balance. A wager will not be accepted if the account does not have sufficient funds to pay for the wager at the time of wager placement. |
2.18 | We may restrict, suspend, limit or revise the availability of a promotion at any time, either on a wager by wager or patron by patron basis, at our sole discretion. |
2.19 | While we aim to grade all wagers as soon as possible, we reserve the right to delay grading of wagers until there are official results available. We may use other sources of information for grading where there is a clear outcome. |
2.20 | If there is a change to the format of an event such that the nature of the event is significantly affected, we reserve the right to declare no action and void wagers, or those selections within a parlay wager, subject to rules on voiding wagers as may be set out by the applicable Gaming Authorities. |
2.21 |
Patrons are responsible for ensuring wagers placed are to their satisfaction. A bet is not accepted and confirmed until it shows in the Account Holder’s bet history. Once a wager is accepted, it will be graded according to the House Rules.
Requests from patrons to cancel wagers will be considered at our sole discretion, subject to the rules and regulations set by the applicable Gaming Authorities. |
2.22 | We will only consider official definitions from the relevant governing body for the grading of wagers. |
2.24 | For display purposes, when necessary, the second digit after the decimal point of the odds is shown as rounded up in the Account Holder’s wager history to the nearest decimal number. The payout will however be made based on the actual odds multiplied by the stake, disregarding the aforementioned rounding. |
2.25 | Should a dispute arise about the acceptance (or lack thereof) of any wager, or the time at which any wager was placed, the Operator’s transaction log database will be the ultimate authority in determining such matter. |
3.4 | Patrons may request that their Eligible Balance be made available for wagering in Permitted Jurisdictions in which they have an account, subject to any applicable regulations. Some regulations may prohibit the transfer of Eligible Balances from one Permitted Jurisdiction to another. Furthermore, each Permitted Jurisdiction may have its own criteria in determining what qualifies as an Eligible Balance, and each Permitted Jurisdiction may restrict the availability of certain portions of the funds in your Account for wagering. Funds, as used in this section, shall mean cash and cash equivalent, bonuses, and other credits available to be used for wagering purposes within the Service. |
3.5 | Permitted Jurisdictions within the United States of America will use United States Dollars (USD) as the currency. |
3.6 | Payouts on wagers will be made according to the House Rules. We reserve the right to make the final decision on payouts. |
3.7 | We will not accept wagers where the payout amount is more than $2,500,000 (“Maximum Payout”). |
3.8 | Should we determine that one or more patrons have acted together in a coordinated manner to circumvent the House Rules, including, but not limited to, the Maximum Payout limit, we may subject those patrons' wagers to the Maximum Payout limit collectively, or void the wagers, subject to restrictions on voiding wagers as may be set out by the applicable Gaming Authorities. |
4. Parlays | |
4.1 | Parlays are wagers which include more than one selection (i.e., a wager which includes two or more selections or “legs” is a parlay wager). The odds of a parlay are calculated directly using the individual odds of each selection, with potential returns displayed within the betslip. |
4.2 | If a parlay wager has selections that are pushes, no action, or voided, then the wager reduces to the remaining valid selections and the odds of the wager is recalculated using odds of the remaining selections. |
4.3 | The specific nature of some markets, typically Proposition and Futures markets, determines whether selections from those markets can be included in parlays. This is determined at our sole discretion. |
4.4 |
Where we deem that two or more selections are related, such that the result of one of those selections materially affects the probability of another of those selections to win, these selections are not permitted to be combined within a parlay wager with the exception of Same Game Parlays and Parlay+ wagers as described in the next section.
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4.5 | Teasers are a type of parlay with the possibility to allocate the same pre-set number of points to all outcomes present in a parlay containing Spreads, Totals or a combination of both. Should any part of a Teaser wager be graded as a push, no action, or voided, then that particular selection will be excluded from the parlay and the odds/payout will be re-adjusted removing the voided or push legs. |
5. Same Game Parlays | |
5.1 | If a parlay wager includes selections from two or more markets on a single Event, it is known as a Same Game Parlay wager. As the selections within a Same Game Parlay wager may be related to each other, the odds are not directly calculated from odds of the individual selections, instead, we provide the odds for each request. |
5.2 |
Pre-game Same Game Parlays will be graded as follows:
a) If all the selections within a pre-game Same Game Parlay win, the wager will be graded as a win.
b) If any selection(s) within a pre-game Same Game Parlay are a push or void, and all remaining selection(s) within that pre-game Same Game Parlay are a win (i.e., there are no losing selections), the wager will be graded as a win with re-calculated odds and payout reflecting the remaining legs that are not a push or void.
c) If any selection within a pre-game Same Game Parlay loses, and there are no selections that are a push or void, the wager will be graded as a loss. If any selection within a pre-game Same Game Parlay loses, and there are selections that are a push or void, the wager will be graded no action and stakes refunded.
d) If all selections within a pre-game Same Game Parlay are a push or void, the pre-game same game parlay selections will be graded no action and stakes refunded. |
5.3 |
Live Same Game Parlay will be graded as follows:
a) If all the selections within a Same Game Parlay win, the wager will be graded as a win.
b) If any selection(s) within a Same Game Parlay are a push or void, the wager will be graded no action and stakes refunded.
c) If any selection within a Same Game Parlay loses, and there are no selections that are a push or void, the wager will be graded as a loss.
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5.4 | For rules regarding Pre-built Same Game Parlays see section 26. |
6. Parlay+™ | |
6.1 |
Parlay+™ wagers are those consisting of one or more Same Game Parlay wagers and may also include other individual selection(s) on unrelated Event(s). The following is an example of a 5-leg Parlay+™ wager:
Selection A and Selection B on Event 1 + Selection C and Selection D on Event 2 + Selection E on Event 3. |
6.2 | If a Parlay+™ wager has any selections that are pushes, no action, or voided, then each Same Game Parlay part of that Parlay+™ wager will be graded as per 5.2 for pre-match wagers or 5.3 for live wagers, with the Parlay+™ wager then standing on the Same Game Parlays and individual selections on the unaffected events. |
8. Futures | |
8.1 | Unless otherwise stated, Futures wagers are graded in accordance with the official result of the relevant governing body. If no such result is declared, wagers will be deemed no action and stakes will be refunded. Subsequent challenges, appeals or other changes to the determination of the governing body's results will not be recognized and wagers will not be regraded. |
8.2 | Unless otherwise stated in the Sports Specific Rules section, 'To Qualify' markets, for example a "To Make the Playoffs" market, will be graded on the basis of which team progresses, regardless of whether or not they play in the relevant round or event. Later disqualifications will not result in wagers being regraded. |
8.3 |
In the event a player or team is not offered for wagering due to state regulations and the market only has one winner (e.g., NCAAF Championship Winner), all wagers on this market will be deemed no action and voided.
This does not include wagers that have already been cashed out by the patron and have been graded at a specific cash out price.
If a market has multiple winners (e.g., NCAAB regular season Conference Winner, To Make Playoffs) and a non-listed team or selection wins, all wagers are action. |
9. Suspicious Wagering Activity | |
9.1 | If we have reasonable grounds to believe events may be subject to manipulation, illegal activity of other activity which violates the House Rules, we reserve the right to withhold payouts pending the outcome of any investigations. Based on the outcome of any investigations, we reserve the right to void wagers, subject to applicable gaming regulations. |
10. In-Play Wagering | |
10.1 | Markets can be offered as events are taking place, which is referred to as In-Play wagering. We reserve the right to determine on which events In-Play wagering is offered, and at what times. In-Play wagers may be subject to a time delay at our discretion, for a period of time which is also at our discretion. |
10.2 | It is the patron's responsibility to ensure they have all the relevant information or data related to events on which they choose to wager. We cannot accept any responsibility for wagers that are placed where the patron has incorrect or incomplete information or data. |
12. Forfeited Events | |
12.1 | Unless stated otherwise in the Sports Specific Rules section, if an event does not take place due to the requirement from a governing body that one of the teams or participants must forfeit the event, then wagers on that event will be deemed no action and stakes will be refunded, except in cases where the outcome of wagers has already been determined. |
12.2 | The results of forfeited events will be considered when settling wagers that extend beyond the time period of those events, such as Futures or Proposition wagers. For example, a team's "Season Wins" will consider the outcome of forfeited games in which the team was involved. |
13. Change of Venue | |
13.1 | Unless otherwise stated in the Sports Specific Rules section, if the scheduled venue for an event is changed, then wagers will still be valid and deemed action. |
14. Off-Field Decisions | |
14.1 | Should off-field officials overturn the decision of on-field referees or equivalents, for example Replay Officials in football, VAR checks in soccer or Hawkeye reviews in tennis, we reserve the right to re-grade, void and refund wagers during the period between the initial on-field decision and the subsequent correction. |
15. Dead-Heat Rules | |
15.1 |
For outright markets, in cases where there are ties in the results between winning selections, then the dead heat rule will apply. The payout will be determined by dividing the amount wagered by the number of selections that tied in the case where there is only one expected winner of the wager.
For example, you wager $5 on a golfer to have the best score among a group of 3 at +150 odds (2.5 decimal odds). The event ends with two golfers tying for the best score in the group. As a result, the original odds (+150) are divided by the number of participants who tied (2) resulting in reduced odds (Decimal odds calculation: Original odds (2.5) divided by 2 equals 1.25). Therefore, your payout would be $6.25 ($5 x 1.25 (–400) = $6.25) |
15.2 | If the market is expected to have more than one winner, for example a Finish in the Top 10 wager, then the amount wagered is multiplied by the number of expected winners for that particular result and divided by the number of actual winners for that result. For example, a wager on a player to finish in the Top 5 places in a tournament that finished tied for 3rd alongside five other players would see the wager amount multiplied by 3 and divided by 6 as the 3rd, 4th and 5th places are shared by six players. So, in this example, the payout for the wager would be half (3/6) of the full payout. |
16. Data and Information | |
16.2 | We use third parties to source information and data which is provided to patrons on an “as is” basis. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information and data and therefore cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions within this information and data. Your reliance and use of this information or data is entirely at your own risk. |
16.3 | Patrons are responsible for ensuring that wagers are placed to their satisfaction and details are correct. Patrons agree that our interpretation of the House Rules is binding. |
16.4 | Patrons expressly acknowledge, understand, and agree that we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to correct any inaccuracy or error we determine exists with respect to such information and data. We disclaim all representations and warranties that any information and data provided are accurate, error-free, or without delay, and further disclaim all liability for any and all inaccuracies, errors, and/or delays in any information and data. |
19. Cash Out | |
19.1 | We offer a Cash Out feature, whereby wagers can be graded early, before events have concluded. This feature is offered at our sole discretion and may not always be available. |
19.2 | Cash Out requests may be subject to a time delay. |
19.3 | Successful Cash Out attempts will prompt a message, a record will be made available in the transaction history and funds will be credited to the patron's account. Any subsequent events that occur in relation to the original wager will not be considered. |
19.4 | A Cash Out attempt is considered a wager like any other and is subject to all the same rules and regulations as per the Governing Documents. Please note, patrons must be in the same Permitted Jurisdiction as they were when the original wager was placed in order to request a Cash Out for that wager. |
19.5 | Cash Out is not available on wagers placed using bonus wagers or other promotional credits. |
19.6 | We reserve the right to remove the Cash Out feature on a patron-by-patron basis. |
19.7 | If a Cash Out attempt has been made on a wager, it may not qualify for certain promotions. |
19.8 | If Cash Out is available on wagers used to unlock bonuses, any cashback unlocked on that cashed out wager would be converted back to bonus, available to be unlocked on subsequent eligible wager(s) provided the bonus has not expired. |
20. Prohibited Wagers | |
20.1 |
Wagers on the following events are prohibited:
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21. Prohibited participants | |
21.1 | The following persons are prohibited from placing wagers through the Operator’s sportsbook platform:
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23. Miscellaneous | |
23.1 | Any results or scores of which you may be advised by an ESPN BET employee or agent (for example during wagering in-play) are provided for guidance purposes only and shall not determine the actual grading of the Event. |
24. Overtime | |
24.1 |
For some sports, overtime periods or equivalents are considered for wagers, while for other sports, they are not.
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25. General Market Rules | |
25.1 | In the case of any discrepancies between these General Market Rules and those listed within Sports Specific Rules, the Sports Specific Rules will take priority and be used to grade wagers. |
25.2 |
Points Spread wagering, or Handicap wagering, is a market that is determined by the result of an event after the listed spread, or handicap, is applied to the points/score of the outcome that is wagered on.
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25.3 |
3-way Handicap markets are handicap markets where a “tie” or “draw” selection is listed, and as such can be graded as the winning selection in the market with all other selections graded as losers.
For example, as soccer match has a 3-way handicap with the home team having a -2 goal handicap. If the home team wins by more than 2 goals, the home team selection will be graded as the winner; if the home team wins by exactly 2 goals, the “tie” will be graded as the winner; and if the home team wins by exactly 1 goal or both teams score an equal number of goals or the away team wins by any number of goals, then the away team selection will be graded as the winner. |
25.4 |
Asian Handicaps or Asian Lines are a type of handicap market that have the following grading rules:
(a) Half lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.5, and wagers will be graded in accordance with 24.1 (b) Whole lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.0, and wagers will be graded in accordance with 24.1, where it is possible for markets to be graded as a push, with stakes refunded (c) Quarter lines - this is where the line quoted within the market ends with x.25 or x.75. Here, half of the stake is placed on closest Half line and half of the stake is placed on the closest Full line. Each part is then graded separately in accordance with 25.1
This means that it is possible on Quarter line Asian Handicaps and Asian Lines to receive half of your stake back as a push, with the other half either a winner or loser. |
25.5 | The Moneyline is a market with two outcomes, one for each team, that is determined by the outcome of the event. A draw option is not listed. Should the event end in a tie this market will be graded as a push, with stakes refunded. |
25.6 | Match wagering, also called Win-Draw-Win, 1X2, Regular Time or 60 Minute Line, is a market with three outcomes, one for each team and a tie option. This market will be graded on the result of the event at the end of Regulation Time, and Overtime will not be considered unless stated otherwise. |
25.7 | Totals wagering, also called Over/Under, is a market that is determined by the number of occurrences (goals, points etc.) that take place during the event. If the total exactly equals the quoted line, then the market will be graded as a push and stakes will be refunded. |
25.8 | Correct Score, also called Exact Result, is a market that is determined by the exact or partial result of an event, as determined by the scoring system that is used to decide the winner. |
25.9 | Futures wagering, also called Outright wagering, is a market that is determined by the classification of an event or series of events or competition. |
25.10 | Place wagering is a type of Futures or Outright wagering which is determined by whether or not the selection that is wagered on finishes in the top places as listed in the final classifications. For example, Top 10 wagering for a PGA Tour event will be graded based on whether a player finishes in the top 10 places on the final leaderboard. |
25.11 |
The “Betting without X” market is offered on races, tournaments, or other competitions where a clear finishing order can be determined.
A Betting Without market specifically states a participant or multiple participants who are not included as selections within the market. The market is then graded based on which of the remaining participants finishes highest.
For example, in a “Betting without Tiger Woods” market on a golf tournament, if Tiger Woods was not to win the tournament, the player that did win the tournament would be graded as the winning selection. If Tiger Woods was to win the tournament, the player that finishes second would be graded as the winning selection. |
25.12 | The “Straight Forecast” market requires you to predict the participants that will finish both first and second, in that order, within a race, tournament or similar. If either is incorrect then the wager will be graded as a loser. |
25.13 | The “Dual Forecast” market requires you to predict the two participants that finish first and second in a race, tournament or similar, irrespective of the order. If either of your selections do not finish first or second, then the wager will be graded as a loser. |
25.14 |
Period wagering markets are determined by the outcome of defined periods within an event. If the periods of the event are changed such that the timeframes listed cannot be determined, then wagers will be voided.
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25.15 | "Tie no bet" or "Draw no bet" markets are determined by the outcome of the event, with the market being graded as a push if the result is a tie or a draw, with stakes refunded. |
25.16 |
Virtual matches are determined by comparing the scores of the listed teams in the events they are due to compete in, despite the teams not directly confronting each other in the same event.
The following conditions apply:
ii) The events in question must be completed within the scheduled time period for wagers to stand, except for offers which have been determined prior to abandonment and could not be changed regardless of future events, which will be graded in accordance with the decided outcome iii) Results determined by walk-overs or not derived from actual action will not be considered. v) Wagers will be graded as no action should it still be impossible to determine a winning outcome |
25.17 | Over/Under Finishing Position is a market that is determined by the classification of events as follows: Under means that the outcome of the wager has achieved a position better than the listed position, while Over means that the outcome has achieved a worse position. |
25.18 | Odd/Even is a market that is determined by whether the total number of the occurrences listed is an odd or even number. This market will only be offered when the occurrences in question can only happen in whole integer numbers, e.g., 1,2,3 |
25.19 | Half time/Full time markets are determined by the result of the event at half time and then at full time. This will only be offered for events in which the concept of half time is clearly defined. |
25.20 | Double Chance markets are determined by the result of the event, but the listed selections include two of the three possibilities, as such there will always be two winning selections for this market. For example, for a soccer game the options are: Home/Draw, Home/Away and Draw/Away. Double Chance wagers are graded at the end of Regular Time, unless otherwise stated. Example, if a soccer game ends in a Home win then both the Home/Draw and Home/Away selections will be graded as winners, while the Draw/Away outcome will be graded as a loser. |
25.21 | Race to X is a market that is determined by which outcome reaches the listed occurrence first. Only occurrences that happen during the time period stated will be considered. Should the listed occurrence not be reached, and "neither" (or similar) is not quoted, then wagers will be graded as no action and stakes will be refunded. |
25.22 |
Winner of Point/Next to Score is a market that is determined by which selection achieves the listed occurrence first. Previous occurrences will not be considered and if the none of the listed occurrences happen, then wagers will be graded as no action and stakes refunded, unless a selection of "none to happen" (or similar) is specifically listed.
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25.23 | MVP, Player of the Match etc. markets will be graded according to the competition organisers' official decision, unless otherwise stated. |
25.24 | Grand Salami is a market that is graded by the total number of occurrences across a number of events during a specified time period. All relevant events must be completed for wager to be consider to have action, except for outcomes for which the result has already been determined such that further play could not affect the outcome, which will then be graded according to that outcome. |
25.25 | Wagers on "Result at end of Quarter / Half / Period X" refer to the result of the match/event after termination of the stipulated timeframe and will consider all other points/goals/events tallied from previous parts of the event/match. Wagers on this market will be declared void should the match be played in a format where it is impossible to determine an outcome for the timeframes specified in the offer. |
25.26 |
Wagers referring to “Rest of the match” or similar will consider only outcomes and occurrences obtained from the time of wager placement until the end of the listed timeframe, thus disregarding any occurrences registered before the time the wager was placed and accepted.
For example, for a “Rest of the Match Winner” market on a soccer match where wagers are placed when the score is 1-0, should the match finish with a score of 1-0, the “draw” will be deemed the winning selection and all other selections deemed as losing ones. |
25.27 | In some markets a selection called “The Field” is included. This selection will be graded as a winning selection if none of the other explicitly named selections are determined to be the winner. |
25.28 | “Team/Player Progress Further” - if both teams/players are eliminated at the same stage, all wagers will be deemed no action regardless of any other statistics such as games played |
25.29 |
Draft markets:
All draft markets will be graded at the time of the draft. Any trades occurring after the draft will not be considered for grading purposes.
Draft props: the official competition website will be used for grading purposes (e.g., a player’s Nationality/Country, position, school, etc.).
Draft position: for over/under markets, if a player is undrafted, the “over” selection will be deemed the winner.
Number X overall pick: wagers will be settled according to the official draft position as the pick is made, irrespective of any trades made following the announcement of the pick. |
25.30 |
Player Awards markets (e.g., MVP):
All bets will be considered action regardless of players taking part. |
26. Exclusives, Boosts and Specials | |
26.1 |
Pre-built Same Game Parlays are wagers where multiple selections from the same event are explicitly listed as a wagering opportunity without the patron needing to add the individual selections to the betslip themselves.
Wagers of this nature will generally be listed under the Exclusives section of the wagering menu.
Pre-built Same Game Parlays where one or more selections are deemed to be void will be graded as void in their entirety unless one or more selections is graded as a losing selection in which case wagers will be graded as losing. |
26.2 | We may offer Odds Boosts and Special Markets in a clearly marked section of the Services. Unless otherwise stated below, wagers will be governed by the above sport-specific betting rules. Specific rules for individual Markets will be displayed within the Service, as applicable. Additional wager limits may apply. |
26.3 | For Boosts, the “Was” odds correspond to the unboosted odds of the wager at the time that the selection was published. Any subsequent movement in odds may not be reflected in the “Was” price. If there’s no offer from an original Market on the Odds Boosts, the ‘Was’ price will be determined based on market average pricing for the Event. |
26.4 | All Events must be completed for wagers to stand. Wagers will be deemed “no action” and refunded if all Events listed are not completed, unless the result has already been determined. |
26.5 | All games must be played. |
26.6 | Players featuring in Baseball, Soccer, Rugby Union and Rugby League must start. Players featuring in other sports must be in play at some point during the game. |
26.7 | If any part of the Odds Boost or Special Market is deemed “no action”, then the entire Odds Boost or Special Market will be deemed “no action” and refunded, unless the result has already been determined. |
26.8 | Unless stated otherwise, the wager refers to the next official Event that the listed team or participant(s) are scheduled to participate in. |
26.9 | Where a collective group of participants is described but not named (for example: Any American to Finish Top 5), wagers will stand if a single participant from this group participates in the Event (for example: 1 American participating in the race). If this is not the case, wagers will be deemed “no action” and refunded. |
26.10 | All wagers will be graded as per the official statistics from the sport governing body at the end of the Event. Statistical corrections after the grading will not result in wagers being regraded. |
26.11 | We reserve the right to withdraw any Odds Boosts or Special Markets, and/or edit the respective odds on the enhanced price at its sole discretion. |