Specific Terms – Important terms applying to our Basketball bets
Our general Terms and Conditions (click here) apply to our Basketball bets in addition to the Specific Terms below. Please note that if there is any conflict between the Specific Terms and our general Terms and Conditions, these Specific Terms will take precedence.
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Are there any specific rules which apply to particular types of Basketball bets. Yes, we have set these out in “Specific Basketball Betting Rules” (please click for further detail).
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What is the maximum payout on Basketball bets. The maximum pay-out which applies to a Basketball bet is £100,000. Please note that the maximum pay-out may be lower where you have placed bets on other events. Please see our general Rules and Limits area for more details.
The limits are applied as follows:
- They represent the maximum you can win in a day.
- Where your Basketball bet is part of a multiple or accumulator bet, the maximum you can win will be the lowest maximum payout for any of the bets which make up the multiple or accumulator bet. For example, you place a double consisting of 1 Basketball and 1 Novelty selection. The maximum amount payable on the bet will be equal to the maximum Novelty payout.
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We limit certain combinations of bets. For example:
- related contingencies where the outcome of one market/event directly influences the price or outcome of another, i.e. Manchester United to win the last match of the Premier League season and Manchester United to win the Premier League, or Novak Djokovic to win his Wimbledon semi final match and Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon.
- Any other combinations are set out in the Rules.
Please note: We are not always able to stop you playing a game or placing bets which will lead you to exceed these limits but where we are able to we will and where we are not then these limits will apply in any event.
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Do you have to use the betslip we provide. You must complete our betslips with the following information:
- the event you wish to bet on,
- the outcome of the event that you wish to bet on, and
- the stake you wish to place.
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Why do we show estimated returns. For any bet that you wish to place, we provide an estimate of how much your stake would make at the price/odds shown on the betslip at that time. However, this is for information only and the price/odds are subject to change and are only fixed when we provide you with confirmation of our acceptance of your bet.
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What happens if the price/odds change before we accept your bet. Where this happens, the price and return information will change on your betslip and you will be asked if you want to accept and place the bet or not. If you would like to automatically accept such price/odds changes, you can set a preference in your account to automatically accept odds if they are better.
We may also make an option available to you to automatically accept all changes. If we do this and you choose this option, then please note that you are agreeing to accept the changes whether they are in your favour or not.
This preference setting will work for all sports bets added to your betslip (including any ‘in-play’ bets) but does not work on any Lotto, Totepool or Virtual bets.
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How do you know if we have accepted your bet. When we accept your bet:
- we will provide you with a confirmation message on your betslip,
- we will confirm this in your ‘Bet History’, and
- we will give you a bet reference number.
If you do not see the confirmation and have nothing in your ‘Bet History’ then your bet has not been accepted by us. Please contact our customer service team if you would like to understand why it has not been accepted.
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What happens if there is a ‘void’ selection or a ‘non-runner’ in your bet on multiple events (accumulator). We will remove the ‘void’ selection or ‘non-runner’ and your stake will be placed on the remaining selections (i.e. a triple will become a double or a double will become a single, and so on). We will also adjust your estimated return and deposit balance accordingly.
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What results do we use when settling our bets. It is important to us that we use reliable sources when settling the bets we offer. We will often check a number of different sources. If these sources differ, there may be a slight delay while we seek confirmation of the result. Where we use a specific source, we will mention it in the Rules.
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What happens if a winner is disqualified or a decision is amended after the result is confirmed. The disqualification or amendment will not change the result for the purposes of settling the bet.
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What if we accept a bet after the event has started. If a bet is inadvertently accepted by us after the event has started (unless placed on a live ‘in-play’ or ‘in-running’ market) the bet will only stand provided that:
- the outcome is not known; and
- no team/participant has gained any advantage (e.g., a goal being scored or a player being sent off).
If the outcome is known, or an advantage deemed to have been gained, we will void any bets taken in error.
If a bet is accepted by us after the start of an event, and the ‘in-play’ market reflects a price for that market, the ‘in-play’ price at the time of acceptance will deem the bet ‘valid’ and the bet will be settled accordingly. If there is not an ‘in-play’ market, and the bet is accepted after the start of the event (including any ‘grace’ time), the bet will be deemed ‘void’ and stakes returned.
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How can I see if I have won my bet. Any winnings will be displayed in your bet history.
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Why has my bet not been paid out. We endeavour to settle all bets as soon as possible. We normally settle Basketball bets within a short time of the game finishing, wherever possible.
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Cash-out opportunities. Where this option is made available on your bet, it will give you the opportunity to settle your bet early at the value displayed, without having to wait for the event to finish. Please note that this is not available on all bets. Full details of how this operates is set out within the Cash Out FAQs area.
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What happens where two or more of your selections ‘dead heat’. Where two of your selections dead heat (i.e. finish at the same time), half the stake money is lost and the full odds paid on the other half of the stake money. If more than two of your selections dead heat the stake is proportioned accordingly. If two of your selections dead heat for second (or third) place then those selections are deemed to have finished joint second and third (or joint third and fourth) etc., with place bets being settled accordingly.
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What is a Rule 4(c) deduction and when is it applied. This rule comes from horseracing and the Tattersalls Committee Rules on Betting.
- For our horseracing bets, the Tattersalls Committee Rules will apply unless we make clear in the Rules that this is not to be the case in any particular circumstances.
- For all other bets, we may apply the equivalent of a Rule 4(c) deduction where a selection is withdrawn from the event before it has started.
Specific Basketball Betting Rules
The following bullet points are general rules applicable to all types of bet on Basketball, unless expressly stated to be otherwise:
- The Maximum Pay-Out which applies to Basketball is £100,000.
- All basketball games must start on the scheduled date (Pacific Time) for bets to be valid.
- At least 43 minutes of play must elapse for National Basketball Association (NBA) game bets to be valid.
- At least 35 minutes of play must elapse for Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball (NCAAB) and Eurobasket game bets to be valid.
- Any period of overtime is included in the final result to determine winning team and total score, unless specified otherwise.
- All results as per the official governing body at www.nba.com or www.ncaa.org.
- In Euro Basketball any 1st half markets will be classed as the 1st 20 minutes.
- Euro Basketball: In the event of a handicap line falling on a tie, all bets will be pushed (stakes refunded).
- Push result – Stakes on straight/single bets are returned, and in parlays/multiples the selection is treated as a non-runner, and the bet will be settled on the remaining selections.
- Propositions or props are additional betting opportunities offered on the game. They can cover a wide range of results and occurrences within the game, e.g., team to score first, race to 20 points, team totals, highest scoring half, etc.
- Please note that where it is an in-play markets, the betting market may be closed at any time.
- All proposition bets are accepted single bets only, unless stated otherwise.
We offer the following specific types of wager on Basketball:
Money Line
Both teams are priced to win the game with no handicaps applied. When wagering on the money line your team must win the game on the court in order for you to win your bet. For settlement purposes overtime counts.
Point Spread
A point spread bet is a bet on a team to win the game with handicaps applied. To even the match for betting purposes the favourite gives the underdog a points start. A favourite is indicated by a minus points handicap and the underdog by plus points. At the end of the game the relevant handicap is added to, or subtracted from the teams’ score to determine the point spread result. Where teams are deemed to be evenly matched, no point spread is applied; this is called a ‘pick’ game. When scores are equal after the handicaps are applied, a ‘push’ results.
Game Totals
A total line is offered by the bookmaker on the predicted total number of points scored in the game. Prices are offered for the actual score to be over/under this quote. The game total result is the combined total points for both teams at the end of the match, including overtime. When the combined scores of both teams equals the totals line exactly, a ‘push’ results.
1st Half Betting
The 1st half must be completed for bets to be valid.
2nd Half Betting
The 2nd half must be completed in full for bets to be valid. The 2nd half includes any overtime.
Game Props
Game must go at least 43 minutes for the following betting markets to be valid:
- ‘Highest scoring quarter’ – excludes overtime. Dead Heat rules apply.
- ‘Winning margin’ – includes overtime. A market offered on a game to predict the winning team and the margin of victory.
- ‘Double result’ – (result at half-time, plus result at the end of the game, including overtime). A market offered on a game to predict the 'result' at half time and the result of the game, including overtime.
- ‘Team with the highest scoring quarter’ – excludes overtime.
- ‘Highest scoring half’ – includes overtime.
- ‘Team totals’ – includes overtime.
Game must go at least 43 minutes for the following betting market to be valid, unless a team has already scored 20 points at the time the game is suspended. Overtime is included:
- ‘Race to 20 points’
Game must go at least 43 minutes for the following betting market to be valid, unless a team has already scored at the time the game is suspended. Overtime is included:
- ‘First scoring play’ – A market offered on which team will record the first score of the game and what the play will be.
Daily Props
These are betting propositions offered across basketball games played on the same day. They can cover a range of results and occurrences across multiple games, e.g., most team points, highest team score, most individual points, etc.
All relevant games must go at least 43 minutes for the following betting markets to be valid. Overtime is included:
- ‘Highest team to score of the night’
- ‘Lowest team score of the night’
Player Match-ups/Performances
- Wagering is available on the performance of a named player in a variety of achievements, e.g., points, rebounds, assists, blocks, free throws. Push rules apply.
- Relevant players must be ‘dressed’, and see court-time, for bets to be valid. Overtime counts for any player props, unless specified otherwise.
- Individual players' performances are matched for betting purposes in a player match-up. Handicaps may be used, and are applied to each player's actual score to determine the result. Push rules apply.
Mythical matches
For both teams, games must go at least 43 minutes for bets to be valid. Overtime is included.
Mythical matches are imaginary games pairing teams across the daily schedule for betting purposes. The teams' total points scores in their actual games are matched to give an imaginary result. Handicaps are applied to each team's score to determine the mythical match result. Push rules apply.
In-Running Betting
General game rules apply, overtime counts. Any money line, spread or total quoted is for the whole game, unless specified otherwise. Overtime is Included.
Point Spread In-Running
This market is offered on selected games with point spread lines available and updated whilst the game is running. The spread quoted is for the whole game including overtime if played. At the end of the game the point spread taken in-play is applied to the team score to determine the point spread in-play result. Tie options may be available In-Play on the handicap so no “push” is applicable.
Game Total In-Running
This market is offered on selected games with game total lines available and updated whilst the game is running. The total quoted is for the whole game including overtime if played, and the result is the combined total points for both teams. Push rules apply.
Futures
- ‘Regular season wins/match-ups’ – team must complete at least 50 regular games for bets to be valid.
- ‘To win Division’ – team must complete at least 50 regular season games for bets to be valid. NBA tie break rules apply.
- ‘To win Conference’ – The team that progresses to the NBA Championship will be deemed the winner of the Conference.
Outright Betting
Prices are offered on teams or players to be the outright winners of a given tournament or competition, e.g., the NBA Championship Final winners are the outright tournament winners. Prices are offered for each team participating.
Conference/Division Betting
Teams participating in an outright tournament may be grouped in conferences and/or divisions. For example NBA is grouped into two conferences (Eastern Conference and Western Conference), each containing two divisions. Prices are offered for each participating team to win their respective Division and Conference.