General
In the event of any of the following circumstances all bets will stand:
A change of schedule and/or day of match
A change of venue
A change from indoor court to outdoor court or vice versa
A change of surface (either before or during a match)
Bet Builder
Specific to any bet selection that is part of a Tennis Bet Builder bet, if the selected event does not take place due to the match, set or game already being determined or completed, then the selection will be deemed as lost for settlement purposes.
For example, a Tennis Bet Builder bet that includes Player A to win the 3rd Set 6-3 would be settled as lost, if Player A wins the match 6-2, 6-3; as Player A has not won the 3rd set 6-3.
In the event of a match starting but not being completed, bet selections will be deemed no action, unless the specific market outcome is already determined.
Match Betting Including In-Play
In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all bets will be deemed no action unless after the start of the match a player is disqualified in which case the player/team progressing to the next round or being awarded the victory will be deemed the winner for settlement purposes.
Match Result and Both Players To Win a Set / Match Result and Total Games Including In-Play
In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all bets will be deemed no action.
Player to Win from Behind / Straight Sets Markets, Including In-Play
In the event of a match starting but not being completed then all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
First Service Game Markets
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action unless the final set has begun or the settlement of the bet has already been determined, or unless there is no conceivable way the game could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market.
In-Play Game Markets (Current, Next and Next Two)
The player serving in the relevant game is denoted by (Svr).
If the wrong player is indicated as (Svr), then any bets taken on Current or Next Game, Current or Next Game Score, Point Betting or Next Game First Point, Next Game ‘To Win To’ or Next Game To Face Break Point will be deemed no action, regardless of the result.
In the event of the next scheduled game(s) being a tie-break or Match tie-break all bets on that game(s) will be deemed no action, with the exception of Next Game First Point.
Game to Deuce will be settled as Yes if either player/team wins the game to 40 or the score reaches 40-40 at any stage.
If any game includes the awarding of a penalty point(s) by the umpire, all bets on that game will stand. If the umpire awards a penalty game, or in the event of a game not being completed through player injury, all bets on that game will be deemed no action, with the exception of Game to Deuce, Next Game to Face Break Point, Next Game – First ‘X’ Points Correct Score and Next Game Total Points if settlement has already been determined, and Next Game – Handicap where there is no conceivable way the game could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market. In the event of forfeited points/games, these will count for final settlement.
Markets Based on Total Games/Handicap Games Including In-Play
These general rules apply to Games in Individual Sets, Games in Match, Player Games, and Handicap Betting (based on games won). In the event of forfeited points/games, these will count for final settlement.
For the purposes of all such markets a tie-break or Match tie-break is counted as one game.
In the event of retirement, disqualification or change of surface mid-match, bets will be deemed no action unless there is no conceivable way the set and/or match could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market.
E.g. (1) A set is abandoned at 4-4: bets on Over/Under 9.5 games or fewer in the set are settled as winners/losers respectively, since any natural conclusion to the set would have at least 10 games; bets on Over/Under 10.5 games or more are deemed no action.
E.g. (2) A best-of-3 sets match is abandoned at 6-4 2-6: bets on Over/Under 23.5 games or fewer in match will be settled as winners/losers respectively, since any natural conclusion to the match would have at least 24 games; bets on Over/Under 24.5 games or more are deemed no action.
E.g. (3) A best-of-3 sets match is abandoned at 6-4 4-6 5-5: bets on either player with a handicap of +2.5 or more will be settled as winners, bets on either player with a handicap of -2.5 or less will be settled as losers, and bets on the tie with a handicap of +/- 3 or more will be settled as losers. All bets on handicaps ranging from -2 to +2 will be deemed no action.
The Handicap, Total Games In Match and Player Games markets are based on a statutory number of sets (see related Set Betting). In the event of the statutory number of sets being changed or differing from those offered for betting purposes then all bets are deemed no action.
At the end of the match all of the games each individual player wins are totalled and the handicap applied to determine the handicap winner.
Match Total Games Odd/Even Including In-Play
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action, unless there is no conceivable way the match could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market.
Set Betting (includes Setcast, Set Double Result) Including In-Play
Bets are deemed no action if the statutory number of sets are not completed, or are changed. Match must be completed for bets to stand. In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action.
Set Markets (Including Current and Next In-Play)
If the nominated set is not played bets will be deemed no action. In the event of a disqualification or retirement during a designated set all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined, or there is no conceivable way the set could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market.
In the event of forfeited points/games, these will count for final settlement.
Number of Sets Including In-Play
Bets are deemed no action if the statutory number of sets are changed.
Number of Sets Over/Under – In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Number of Sets – In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action unless the match has already reached the final set.
Player To Win (Sets Markets) Including In-Play
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
In-Play Point Betting
If the wrong player is indicated as (Svr), then any bets taken on Point Betting will be deemed no action regardless of the result.
Bets are offered for a player to win the nominated point. In the event of the point not being played, due to the game or match ending, all bets on that point will be deemed no action. In the event of forfeited points, these will count for final settlement.
If the nominated point is awarded as a penalty point, all bets on that point will be deemed no action.
Bets stand regardless of whether or not a point takes place in a tie-break.
Race Markets Including In-Play
Bets are settled based on the first player to reach the nominated number of games in the relevant set. In the event of neither player reaching the number of games required (because of abandonment) then bets on that market will be deemed no action. In the event of forfeited points/games, these will count for final settlement.
If the relevant set is not played then all race markets for that set will be deemed no action.
Tie-Break Markets Including In-Play
If a tie-break is not played in the nominated set, all bets on these markets are deemed no action. All bets stand irrespective of whether or not the tie-break includes the awarding of a penalty point.
If the umpire awards the tie-break as a penalty game prior to the game starting, all bets on the tie-break will be deemed no action.
If the tie-break is awarded as a penalty game whilst in progress, bets on tie-break winner will stand, but bets on tie-break score will be deemed no action (unless the only way the tie-break could be won was Any Other.)
In the event of the tie-break not being completed through disqualification or retirement, bets will be deemed no action unless the outcome is already determined or unless there is no conceivable way the set and/or match could be played to its natural conclusion without unconditionally determining the result of that market.
If the official outcome of a tie-break is unspecified (e.g. either awarded as a penalty game or via disqualification) then all bets on the tie-break will be deemed no action, with the exception of tie-break total points as detailed above.
Specifically, for the purpose of ‘Tie Break In Match?’ market, a Match tie-break will be considered a set, and does not count as a tie-break.
Match Tie Breaks
In some competitions, matches that reach one set all are decided by a Match tie-break.
If a match is decided by a Match tie-break then the Match tie-break will be considered to be a set, for Set Winner, Set Betting and Total Sets for settlement purposes. All other Current/Next Set markets will be deemed no action.
Break of Serve/Break Point Markets Including In-Play
In the event of disqualification or retirement, bets will be deemed no action if the relevant break of serve/break point has not taken place (unless there is no conceivable opportunity for the relevant break of serve/break point to occur – in which case bets will be settled on no break of serve/break point).
First Mini-Break Markets Including In-Play
Tie Break First Mini-Break, and Match Tie Break First Mini Break market settlement is determined by Mini-Breaks achieved in Tie Breaks and Match Tie Breaks only.
Aces/Double Faults Markets
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. Bets settled from official tournament statistics.
Five Setter?
Bets are deemed no action if the statutory number of sets are changed.
Bets will stand once the match reaches a final set. In the event of a disqualification or retirement prior to the final set all bets will be deemed no action.
To Go The Distance Market Including In-Play
Predict if a match will reach a tie-break or extra games in the final set.
Bets are deemed no action if the statutory number of sets is changed.
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Outright Betting/Without Favourite Betting/Quarter Betting/Half Betting
Player must play 1 point in the tournament for bets to stand. Bets on any player not taking part in the tournament will be deemed no action. Markets may be subject to a Rule 4 (Deductions).
Tournament Serve
Player must serve 1 ball for bets to stand. Bets will be settled on official tournament results.
How Many Sets Will Player Drop During Tournament
In the event of the player retiring from the match/not starting a match (forfeit) it will count as a loss of 2 sets for best-of-3 matches and 3 sets for best-of-5 matches.
Match with Most Games / Match with Least Games
The designated matches in the specified Round must be completed in full for bets to stand, unless settlement is already determined.
Name The Finalists/Final Forecast/Reach The Final/Unseeded Finalist/Qualifier to Reach Final/Wild Card to Reach Final
Non-starter constitutes no action. In the event of a Player withdrawing prior to the Final; that scheduled match will be used to determine settlement. Specific to Qualifier to Reach Final market, a Lucky Loser or Alternate is not considered a Qualifier for settlement purposes. Specific to Wild Card to Reach Final market, a Protected Ranking is not considered a Wild Card.
Nationality of Winner
Nationality as displayed by the sport’s governing body. Bets stand irrespective of withdrawals.
Top Nationality
Player must play 1 point in the tournament for bets to stand. Bets on any player not taking part in the tournament will be deemed no action. Markets may be subject to a Rule 4 (Deductions). Nationality, as displayed by the sport’s governing body, will be used for settlement purposes. In the event of players being eliminated at the same stage of the tournament, Dead-heat rules will apply.
Player to Win Tournament without Dropping a Set
The specified tournament must be completed in full for bets to stand.
Stage of Elimination
Player must play 1 point in the tournament for bets to stand. When the market is revised during the tournament and a specified player withdraws prior to his next scheduled match, any bets placed after his previous round/match will be deemed no action.
To Reach Round / To Meet in Round / Number of Top Seeds in Semis / Number of Top Seeds in Final / Number of Nationality in Round
In the event of a disqualification or retirement all bets will be deemed no action, unless settlement of the bet has already been determined. When a market is revised during the tournament and a player(s) withdraws prior to the next scheduled round/match, any bets placed after the previous round/match will be deemed no action.
Tournament ‘All To Win’ Round Markets
The designated players’ matches in the specified Round must be completed in full for bets to stand.
Tournament Total Games/Sets in Round markets / Seeds Eliminated in Round
The statutory number of Round matches must be completed in full for bets to stand unless settlement is already determined.
Tournament Match Betting
Both players in a specified match-up must play 1 point in the tournament for bets to stand. If players progress to the same round of the tournament bets will be deemed no action.
Who Will Go the Furthest?
In the event of both players being eliminated at the same stage of the tournament, then bets will be deemed no action.
Winning Quarter/Winning Half
Name the tournament quarter the winner will come from (1st/2nd/3rd/4th). Name the tournament half the winner will come from (Top/Bottom).
The specified tournament must be completed in full for bets to stand.
Winning Seed
Predict whether the winner will be seeded odd or even. If an unseeded player wins the tournament then all bets will be deemed no action.
World Team Tennis
Match Tie Betting – Settlement will be based on the official result.
Single-Set Match Betting – Specifically for the final single-set match of a Match Tie, settlement of markets will be based on the first player(s) to reach 5 games (and the score at that point), and will ignore any subsequent ‘catch up’ games played in the set.
If during a set a player is substituted, all bets will stand.
Season Event Betting
For all Season Event specific markets, bets will be deemed no action if the scheduled number of events are not completed, unless the outcome is already determined. Subsequent disqualifications and/or appeals will not affect bets.
If a specific series of events; 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 event, bets will be deemed no action.
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.
