General
All games must start on the scheduled date (local time) for bets to have action. If a game has been postponed or canceled before its due start time then all bets are deemed no action.
Non MLB Baseball (including Minor League Baseball) – No listed pitchers and all bets are action regardless of who pitches for each team. 8½ innings rule applies although in the event of a Mercy Rule being called, all bets will stand on the score at the time. For 7 innings games played as part of a doubleheader the 6½ inning rule will apply.
In 2-Way markets Push rules apply unless otherwise stated below. The risk on straight bets is returned and in parlays the selection is treated as a non starter.
For any game where the full 9 Innings are played, irrespective of if the team batting second is ahead after 8 ½ innings; then any score recorded in the bottom of the 9th Inning will not count towards settlement of markets.
MLB Bets
It is the client’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of any relevant pitcher changes. For game Money Line/Total/Run Line Betting there are three options to choose from:
Action – Team against team regardless of the starting pitcher. Each team’s starting pitcher is defined for betting purposes as the pitcher that throws the initial pitch. Pitchers can be specified when placing bets.
One Specified Pitcher – A bet on or against one specific starting pitcher regardless of the other starting pitcher. Specified pitcher must start or the bet is deemed no action.
Listed Pitchers Must Start – A bet that specifies both starting pitchers. Any variation constitutes no action. Bets with One Specified Pitcher and Listed Pitchers Must Start that were placed when the named pitcher was originally listed are deemed no action if the listed pitcher is changed and is then re-listed back to the original pitcher.
Bets placed on the named pitcher, after being re-listed, are action.
In the event of a change in one or both starting pitchers prior to the start of a baseball game then the Money Line/Total/Run Line Betting may be adjusted. If one scheduled starting pitcher starts against an unscheduled starting pitcher, or both starting pitchers were unscheduled, then all Action and live One Specified Pitcher bets will be computed at the opening price/line established with the new starting pitcher(s).
Double pitching change, where a listed pitcher is changed then re-instated for betting purposes, bets will be treated as a normal pitching change.
For any suspended MLB playoff game that resumes within 72 hours of the suspension, all bets will stand and be settled after the completion of the game. If the game is not completed within 72 hours following the time of suspension, then all bets will be deemed no action unless settlement of bets is already determined.
Games Not Played as Listed
If a game venue is changed then bets already placed will stand providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed game are reversed (e.g. game is played at the original away team’s ground) then bets placed based on the original listing will be deemed no action, with the exception of NCAA Baseball specifically, where bets stand irrespective of either a change in venue, or the home and away team being reversed for a listed game.
4½ Innings Rule
Money Line – There must be at least 5 full innings of play unless the team batting second is leading after 4½ innings, for bets to stand. 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 inning (unless the team batting second scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called). Please note that suspended games do not carry over (with the exception of MLB playoff games – see specific rule). However, in the event of a Mercy Rule being called, all bets will stand on the score at the time.
6½ Innings Rule
Total and Run Line betting (for 7 innings games) – The game must go at least 7 full innings (or 6½ innings if the team batting second is ahead) for bets to have action. However, in the event of a Mercy Rule being called, all bets will stand on the score at the time. Please note that suspended games do not carry over.
8½ Innings Rule
Total and Run Line betting – The game must go at least 9 full innings (or 8½ innings if the team batting second is ahead) for bets to have action. However, in the event of a Mercy Rule being called, all bets will stand on the score at the time. Please note that suspended games do not carry over (with the exception of MLB play-off games – see specific rule).
Pre-Game Lines
All pre-game bets include extra innings unless otherwise stated.
Where Mercy Rule is applied, all bets will stand on score at the time.
Money Line – Subject to 4½ innings rule.
Run Line, 3-Way Run Lines and Alternative Run Lines – Subject to 8½ innings rule.
Game Total, Team Totals, 3-Way Totals and Alternative Game Totals – Subject to 8½ innings rule EXCEPT where the total has already gone over, (if total has already gone over the quoted total, then bets on the over will be settled as winners, with bets on the under settled as losers) or where the natural conclusion of the game would have meant the outcome of the total quoted would be determined, e.g. MLB game is called, or suspended at 5-5, bets on Game Totals of Over 10 or 10.5 would be settled as winners, with bets on Under 10 or 10.5 being settled as losers, since any natural conclusion to the match would have at least 11 runs. Specifically for MLB Spring Training matches settlement will be based on 9 innings only, in instances when the natural conclusion rule could apply.
Most Hits – 8½ innings rule applies EXCEPT if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Total Hits, Team Hits – Subject to 8½ innings rule EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined, or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
4½ Innings Totals – Bets will be settled based on the score in the middle of the 5th inning (e.g. not at the bottom of the 5th), unless the Total quoted has already gone over. Where this occurs all bets will be settled as follows – over bets on quoted Total will be settled as winners, with under bets on quoted Total being settled as losers.
4½ Innings Lines – Bets will be settled based on the score in the middle of the 5th inning (e.g. not at the bottom of the 5th), unless the team batting first is ahead (with any run line applied) at the start of the top of the 5th innings or scores to go ahead (with any run line applied) in that inning, in which case the team batting first will be settled as the winner.
3/5/7 Innings Totals – Bets will be settled based on the score after 3/5/7 full innings, unless the Total quoted has already gone over quoted Total. Where this occurs all bets will be settled as follows – over bets on quoted Total will be settled as winners, with under bets on quoted Total being settled as losers.
3/5/7 Innings Line – Bets will be settled on the result after the first 3/5/7 innings of a game have been completed, unless the team batting second is already ahead (with any run line applied) at the middle of the relevant inning, or scores to go ahead (with any run line applied) in that inning, in which case the team batting second will be settled as the winner.
Pre-Game Props
Where Mercy Rule is applied, all bets will stand on score at the time.
Listed pitchers must start for bet to have action. Extra innings count unless specified otherwise.
All 1st Innings Props – 1st inning must be completed for bets to have action, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
Money Line and Total Double (including Alternatives) / Run Line and Total Double – Subject to the 8½ innings rule except where settlement is already determined e.g. MLB game is called, or suspended at 5-4 at the end of the 6th innings, at that point bets on a Game Total of 8.5 would be determined (as the Total quoted has already gone over) and the Money Line part of the combined bet is subject to the 4½ innings rule (as standard) and is therefore determined.
Double Result – Result after 4½ innings, plus result for the whole game. In the event of a match ending in a Tie, then bets will be deemed no action.
Game Total Odd/Even – If the combined score is zero then bets will be settled as Even.
Highest Scoring Period – 8½ innings rule applies, EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined or where the natural conclusion of the game would have meant the outcome would be determined, or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Team Total Odd/Even – If team score is zero then bets will be settled as Even.
Total Runs 5-Way – 8½ innings rule applies unless the total has already reached the highest band, in which case that band will be settled as the winner.
Winning Margins – Subject to 8½ innings rule. Settlement includes extra innings for MLB; for non MLB where a game can end in a Tie, then that option is available. If an MLB game ends in a Tie when a game is called/suspended bets will be deemed no action.
Lead After x Innings – Bets will be settled on the result after the first x innings have been completed, unless the team batting second is already ahead at the middle of the relevant inning, or scores to go ahead in that inning, in which case the team batting second will be settled as the winner.
First to Score/Race to x Runs – The first team to reach the required number of runs will be settled as the winner. Bets on Neither require the 8½ innings rule to apply to be settled as winners.
Team Scoring First Wins Game – 8½ innings rule applies.
Last to Score – 8½ innings rule applies EXCEPT if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Team with Highest Scoring Innings – Will be settled on the single highest scoring half-inning of the game. If both teams have the same highest score then Tie will be settled as the winner (even if one team has attained this score more often than the other). 8½ innings rule applies, EXCEPT if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Extra Innings Yes/No – Will be settled as Yes if the score is tied after 9 innings (or the statutory number of innings if this is not 9), even if later innings are not played for any reason.
When Will Most Runs Be Scored? – 8½ innings rule applies.
First HR Will Be? – Will be settled on the first HR hit in the game. Subject to 8 ½ innings rule EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined, or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Player Props
All bets are action regardless of who pitches for each team. The selected Player must be in the official starting line-up; and throw a pitch (for Pitcher markets), or make one plate appearance (for Batter markets) otherwise bets are deemed no action. 8½ innings rule applies, unless settlement of bets is already determined. Markets will be settled according to game stats from the respective official competition site published on the day of the game. Subsequent amendments do not affect settlement.
Player Performance: (Total Bases*/ Single/Double/Triple/HR/Runs/Stolen Bases/Strikeouts/Win Probability/Hits Allowed/Earned Runs/Outs).
Specifically for in-play bets (Result/Outcome of At Bat); if, after placing a bet, the selected player does not have another plate appearance, bets will be deemed no action.
*Total Bases are calculated by adding all hits a player makes as per Single = 1 Base, Double = 2, Triple = 3, Home Run = 4. Only these count.
Daily Props
These markets refer to a group of games played on a particular date. There are no Listed Pitchers (bets stand regardless of Pitchers changes).
Grand Salami is the total of all runs scored in the relevant games. All games must be played and go at least 8½ innings for action, even if the total goes over with some games postponed or called.
Homes vs Aways – All games must be played and go at least 8½ innings for action.
Highest Scoring Team – All games must be played and go at least 8½ innings for action.
Highest/Lowest Score of Night refers to total number of runs scored by any one team and Total Shutouts refers to the number of teams scoring no runs. For these markets only games going at least 8½ innings will be considered for settlement purposes. For these bets to have action a minimum number of games must go 8½ innings as per the following table:
Total Games in Prop – Number Required to Go 8½ for Action
5 and under – All games
6 to 8 – All but one
9 and over – All but two
In-Play
Where Mercy Rule is applied, all bets will stand on score at the time.
All bets are action regardless of pitching changes. Extra innings count, unless stated otherwise.
Money Line – Subject to 4½ innings rule.
Run Line/Alternative Run Line – Subject to 8½ innings rule.
Game Totals/Alternative Totals – Subject to 8½ innings rule EXCEPT where the game total has already gone over, (if game total has already gone over the quoted total, then bets on the over will be settled as winners, with bets on the under settled as losers) or where the natural conclusion of the game would have meant the outcome of the total quoted would be determined, e.g. MLB game is called, or suspended at 5-5, bets on Over 10 or 10.5 would be settled as winners, with bets on Under 10 or 10.5 being settled as losers, since any natural conclusion to the game would have at least 11 runs. Specifically for MLB Spring Training games settlement will be based on 9 innings only, in instances when the natural conclusion rule could apply.
Team Totals – Subject to 8½ innings rule EXCEPT where the team total has already gone over, (if team total has already gone over the quoted total, then bets on the over will be settled as winners, with bets on the under settled as losers).
3-Way Handicap – Includes Run Line Tie price. Extra innings count. Subject to 8½ innings rule.
To Go To Extra Innings – The end of the 9th inning must be complete for bets to have action. If the score is tied after 9 innings then this market will be settled as Yes even if the extra innings are not played due to the game being called/suspended.
To Win Inning (Current/Next) – Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed unless the team batting second in the specified inning is winning when game is called/suspended.
Inning Run Line (Including Alternatives) – Top and bottom of the specified innings must be completed for bets to have action, unless the team batting second in the specified inning has already covered the run line and cannot be overtaken.
Inning Total (Including Alternatives) – Top and bottom of the specified innings must be completed for bets to have action, unless the Total quoted has already gone over at time the game is called/suspended.
A Score in the Inning (Current/Next) – Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed, unless settlement of bets is already determined.
A Score in Half Inning/Hit in Half Inning (Current/Next) – Specified half inning (top or bottom) must be completed unless a run has already been scored/hit has already occurred when the game is called/suspended.
Team to have Most Hits in the Inning (Current/Next) – Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed for bets to have action, unless the team batting second in the specified inning has most hits when game is called/suspended.
Total Hits in the Inning (Current/Next)/Total Runs in Inning (Current/Next) – Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed unless settlement has already been determined.
Leader After ‘X’ Innings – Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed for bets to have action, unless team batting second leads and cannot be overtaken at time the game is called/suspended. In the event of a mercy rule being applied, any incomplete innings leader markets will be deemed to be won by game winner.
Race to Markets/Team Totals/Total Hits – 8½ innings rule applies, EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined, or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action. Specifically for MLB Spring Training games settlement will be based on 9 innings only, in instances when the natural conclusion rule could apply.
If a tied game is called or suspended and the natural conclusion of a game requires a winner then bets on the relevant Race To quote will be deemed no action. E.g. MLB game is called, or suspended at 3-3 after 10 innings, all bets on Race To 4 will be deemed no action. Race to 5/6/7 bets would be settled as Neither.
Team to Score Next – In the event that the game is abandoned all markets on runs already scored will stand. Bets on the next run at time the game is called/suspended will be deemed no action.
Winning Margin – Subject to 8½ innings rule. Settlement includes extra innings for MLB; for non MLB where a game can end in a Tie, then that option is available. If an MLB game ends in a tie when a game is called/suspended bets will be deemed no action.
Game Correct Score – Subject to 8½ innings rule. Settlement includes extra innings where applicable; where a game can end in a Tie, then that option is available. If an MLB game ends in a tie when a game is called/suspended bets will be deemed no action.
Both Teams to Score X Runs – 8½ innings rule applies EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined, or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Back to Back Hits in Half Inning (Current/Next) – Specified half inning (top or bottom) must be completed, EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined. Settlement is based on Hits being recorded in back to back plate appearances.
Race to X Hits – 8½ innings rule applies, EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined or if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
5 Innings Money Line – Bets will be settled on the result after the first 5 innings of a game have been completed, unless the team batting second is already ahead at the middle of the 5th inning, or scores to go ahead in that inning, in which case the team batting second will be settled as the winner.
Most Hits – 8½ innings rule applies EXCEPT if a game is called/suspended with the outcome undetermined, bets will be deemed no action.
Any Batter to Reach Base in Half Inning (Current/Next) – Specified half inning (top or bottom) must be completed EXCEPT where the outcome is already determined.
Futures – General Rules
Regular Season Wins/Match-Ups – Team must complete at least 160 regular season games for bets to have action unless the remaining games during the course of the season do not affect the result.
Regular Season Win % – Specifically for this market, bets have action irrespective of the number of regular season games completed by a team.
Will there be a ‘’Perfect Game’’ in Regular Season – For the outcome to be settled as ‘Yes’, there must be an MLB regular season game in which a pitcher (or combination of pitchers) pitches a victory that lasts a minimum of 9 innings and in which no opposing batter reaches any base during the course of the game.
Regular Season Specials – All markets refer to season statistics accrued in MLB and are transferable between American League and National League. Statistics accrued in any other League do not count. Unless stated otherwise all bets stand regardless of season length.
All Regular Season Player Specials are based on official results, statistics, and scores recorded by the MLB. Dead-Heat rules apply. Unless stated otherwise all bets stand regardless of season length.
To Win Pennant – The team that progresses to the World Series will be deemed the winner of the pennant.
Series Betting
Bets are deemed no action if the statutory number of games (according to the respective governing organizations) are not completed or are changed.
Mini-Series Betting
All games in a specified Mini-Series must be completed (as defined by our standard MLB 4 ½ Innings Rules) for bets to have action. All bets are action regardless of starting pitchers for each team during the Mini-Series.
In the event of a tied Mini-Series, Push rules apply.
Outright, Pennant and Divisional Betting
All bets stand regardless of team relocation, team name change, season length or playoff format.
If a specific stage or round (e.g. Divisional Phase), or a competition in its entirety is not completed for any reason, then where bets have been placed on a market after the final completed relevant game, bets will be deemed no action.
Winner of American/National League Wildcard Betting
Winner deemed to be the team that advances to the Divisional Playoffs via the American/National League Wild Card game.
Settlement of Bets
Statistics provided by the official score(s) provider or the official website of the relevant competition or fixture will be used to settle bets. Where statistics from an official score(s) provider or official website are not available or there is significant evidence that the official score(s) provider or official website is incorrect, we will use independent evidence to support bet settlement.
In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.
