Baseball

12 min. readlast update: 12.10.2019

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 will be 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. Stakes on single bets are returned, and in multiples/parlays, the selection is treated as a non-runner. 

MLB Wagers

 It is the client's responsibility to ensure they are aware of any relevant pitcher changes. For game Money Line/Total/Run Line Betting the rule is team against team regardless of the starting pitcher. Each team's starting pitcher is defined for wagering purposes as the pitcher that throws the initial pitch. Pitchers can be specified when placing wagers. 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 void unless settlement of bets is already determined. 

Matches Not Played as Listed

 If the match venue is changed then bets already placed will stand provided that the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed match are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void. 

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 (except MLB play-off 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 (except 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 Handicaps and Alternative Run Lines - Subject to 8½ innings rule. Game Total, Team Totals, 3-Way Totals and Alternative Game Totals - Subject to 8 ½ 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. 

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 score 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 the quoted total. Where this occurs, all bets will be settled as follows - over bets on the quoted total will be settled as winners, with under bets on the 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 Including Player 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. 

Double Result - Result after 4½ innings, plus result for the whole game. 

Game Total Odd/Even - If the combined score is zero then bets will be void. 

Highest Scoring Period - 8 ½ innings rule applies. 

Team Total Odd/Even - If the team score is zero then bets will be void. 

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 8 ½ innings rule. The 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 void. 

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. 

In-Play/Live

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 Handicap - Subject to 8½ innings rule. 

Game Totals/Alternative Totals - Subject to 8 ½ 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 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. 

Team Totals - Subject to 8 ½ 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 Handicap Tie price. Extra innings count. Subject to 8½ innings rule. 

To Go To Extra Innings - The end of the 9th inning must be completed 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 the 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 the 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. 

Leader After 'X' Innings - Top and bottom of the specified inning must be completed for bets to have action unless the team batting second leads and cannot be overtaken at the 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 the winner of the match. 

Race to Markets/Team Totals/Total Hits - 8½ innings rule applies unless settlement of bets is already determined, or if the natural conclusion of the game would have meant the outcome of bets would be determined. Specifically, for MLB Spring Training matches 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 made void. E.g. MLB game is called, or suspended at 3-3 after 10 innings, all bets on Race To 4 will be void. Race to 5/6/7 bets would be settled as Neither. 

Team to Score Next - If the game is abandoned all markets on runs already scored will stand. Bets on the next run at the time the game is called/suspended will be no action. 

Winning Margin - Subject to 8½ innings rule. The 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 void. 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 season do not affect the result. 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. 

Wins Recorded by a Pitcher / Pitcher to Record the Most Wins / Number of Pitchers to win 20 or more games - Refers to the number of wins credited by the MLB official scorers. 

Player to Hit the most Home Runs - Refers to the number of Home Runs recorded by the MLB official scorers. 

To Win Pennant - The team that progresses to the World Series will be deemed the winner of the pennant. 

Series Betting

Bets are void if the statutory number of games (according to the respective governing organizations) are not completed or are changed. 

Outright, Pennant and Divisional Betting

All bets stand regardless of team relocation, team name change, season length or playoff format. 

Wildcard Betting

The team that progresses to the MLB Playoffs via the wild card position will be deemed the winner. 

Settlement of Wagers

Statistics provided by the official score(s) provider or the official website of the relevant competition or fixture will be used to settle wagers. 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 the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our statistics.

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