Sportsbetting Rules
Version 1.7 last update made 2011-12-28 effective from 2011-12-29
ACCEPTANCE AND SETTLEMENT OF BETS
1. All betting is done in EURO (EUR). The minimum bet is EUR 0,10 and the maximum bet on one slip varies from time to time and is displayed in connection to the betting object.
2. 24hPoker accepts singles on most betting objects. Some objects require minimum doubles or trebles though. Most objects can be part of multiple bets (accumulators).
3. The highest number of betting objects accepted in a combination is ten (tenfolds).
4. A bet is valid only after 24hPoker has accepted it. Residents of American Samoa, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Estonia, France, France Metropolitan, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Macau, Myanmar/Burma, the Netherlands, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Mariana Island, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Sudan, Turkey, United States of America (USA), Virgin Islands (US) and Zimbabwe are not allowed to place bets with us.
5. Multiple bets are not accepted where the outcome of one part of the bet contributes to the outcome of another. If such a bet is accepted by mistake, the bet is considered void.
6. 24hPoker odds are fixed at the time the bet is placed. The odds cannot be revised once the bet has been accepted.
7. The maximum net winning for bets placed the same day is EUR 25 000, regardless if the system has accepted the bets.
8. Sufficient funds must be available in the sportsbetting account before a bet can be made.
9. Once a bet has been confirmed by 24hPoker, it cannot be changed or cancelled by the client.
10. In the following circumstances bets will be void, and all stakes returned to the player's account. Should a void betting object be a part of a multiple bet, all the outcomes will be settled at the odds 1.00 and the rest of the multiple bet will be valid:
a. If a bet has been placed after the start of an event, even if the bet has been accepted.
b. If an obvious error due to misprint, misunderstanding or server failure has been made in the prices or conditions.
c. Where 24hPoker is convinced that a syndicate has placed bets, in order to exceed the win limits.
d. Where 24hPoker is convinced that match rigging or other inappropriate actions has affected the result or betting of an outcome.
e. If the betting object is postponed, cancelled or discontinued and not completed within the time limit for that sport (see specific sport rules).
11. 24hPoker reserves the right to accept or refuse, all or part of, any bet requested. It is not allowed to place bets on behalf of others. We reserve the right to void bets placed by robots at our own discretion.
12. Dead heat - In a "dead heat" the stake money on a selection is divided by the number of runners involved in the dead heat. The full odds are then paid to the divided stake, with the remainder of the stake money being lost.
DISPUTES
13. All customer claims must be brought to 24hPoker's attention, no later than thirty-one (31) days after that day the wager in question was placed or settled. No claims will be honored after this period.
14. For any matters not covered by these rules or by the contents of the Internet site, 24hPoker reserves the right to decide on an individual basis on the basis of equity.
15. 24hPoker takes no responsibility for damages caused, directly or indirectly, by our web site or its contents. This includes transaction errors, delays or inaccessibility to reach the web site or other damages caused by malfunction of our system.
General Sportsbetting Rules which applies unless specified for each individual sport rules
16. Outright betting is considered all in unless otherwise stated.
17. In head-to-head (H2H) betting both participants must start or bets are void, unless other stated.
18. In group betting, all participants must start or bets are void, unless other stated.
19. Bets will be settled after podium position result. If there is no podium ceremony the bets will be settled according to the official result declared by the official governing.
20. Season bets are settled after the last event/round/competition according to the result of the official governing, regardless of any future changes.
21. First goal scorer. The winner is deemed to be the player who scores the first goal of the match. If the first goal is an own goal, all bets played on the first goal scorer are deemed losing. If there is a dispute over who is the first goal scorer, the bets will be settled according to the organizing authority's match report. Bets on players who have not participated in the game before a goal is scored are void.
22. Correct Score. Bets on Correct Score are determined by the score at the end of normal time.
23. Over/Under totals. Goals or points scored on extra time and penalty shoot-outs do not count unless otherwise stated. If odds are offered for a group of matches, all games must be completed or bets will be void.
Individual sport rules
FOOTBALL (SOCCER)
24. The official result after regular full time is used to settle bets.
25. Extra time, golden goals or penalty shoot-outs do not count unless specifically stated.
26. Games must be played at least 85 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined, e.g. first goal scorer, first corner, O/U, HT etc. E.g. if the score is 1-0 then all bets on Over/Under 0,5 goals will be settled as Over while all bets on Over/Under 1,5 goals or more will be void.
27. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
ICE HOCKEY
28. The official result after regular full time is used to settle bets.
29. Extra time or sudden death does not affect the result unless specifically stated.
30. Games must be played at least 55 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined, e.g. first goal scorer, O/U, First Period etc. E.g. if the score is 1-0 then all bets on Over/Under 0,5 goals will be settled as Over, while all bets on Over/Under 1,5 goals or more will be void.
31. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
32. Bets will be determined on the official final score, including extra time.
33. Games must be played at least 55 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined.
34. First half must be completed, for first-half bets to stand.
35. For second half betting, only the second half result, including overtime will count. No more than 5 minutes can remain of the match, for bets to stand.
36. If the final result is a draw, including the handicap, bets are void, unless an odds was given for the draw.
37. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
BASKETBALL
38. Bets will be determined on the official final score, including extra time unless otherwise stated.
39. If the final result is a draw, including the handicap, bets are void, unless odds were given for the draw.
40. For bets to stand on games called before the expiration of regulation time, no more than 5 minutes of regulation time can remain unplayed. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined.
41. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
BANDY
42. The official result after regular full time is used to settle bets.
43. Extra time, golden goals or penalty shoot-outs do not count unless specifically stated.
44. Games must be played at least 85 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined.
45. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
HANDBALL
46. The official result after regular full time is used to settle bets.
47. Extra time or sudden death does not count unless specifically stated.
48. Games must be played at least 55 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined.
49. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
FLOORBALL
50. The official result after regular full time is used to settle bets.
51. Extra time or sudden death does not count unless specifically stated.
52. Games must be played at least 55 minutes to have action. If not, all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined.
53. If a game is postponed, it must start within 12 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
TENNIS
54. In the event of a match starting but not being completed (a match point is won) then all bets will be void, except those which already have been unconditionally determined. If a player is disqualified after the start of the match the player/team progressing to the next round or being awarded the victory will be deemed the winner for settlement purposes. The player awarded the victory will be settled as having won all the remaining games and sets.
55. If a match is postponed or delayed all bets will stand as long as the match is played within the tournament.
56. Individual set betting: Bets are settled when the set is completed and if it is not completed all wagers will be void.
57. For the purposes of all markets a tie-break or Match tie-break is counted as one game.
Set betting. For set betting bets to stand, the match must be played to the end of the match. If a player withdraws before that time, bets will be considered void.
Total number of games Bets will be void if a match is abandoned unless they are already unconditionally determined.
E.g. a) A set is abandoned at 4-4, then all bets on Over/Under 9.5 games or fewer in the set are settled as winners/losers respectively. The reason is that any natural conclusion to the set would have at least 10 games. Bets on Over/Under 10.5 games or more are void.
E.g. b) A best-of-3 sets match is abandoned at 3-6 6-3: bets on Over/Under 23.5 games or fewer in match will be settled as winners/losers respectively The reason is that any natural conclusion to the set would have at least 24 games. Bets on Over/Under 24.5 games or more are void.
Change of surface or venue In the event of a change in venue, playing surface, or movement of game from outdoor/indoor all bets will stand.
First set winner Bets will be cancelled if the first set is not completed. If the first set is completed and a player later withdraws, bets will stand.
Total games odd/even Bets will be cancelled if a player retires before the completion of the match unless the score has reached 6-6 in the final set, and the set will be decided with a tiebreaker, in which case the market will be settled accordingly.
Tie-Break in First Set In case the first set is not being completed bets will be void, unless the score has reached 6-6 in which case the market will be settled as Yes.
Tie-Break in Match In the event of the match starting but not being completed all bets are void unless a tie-break has already occurred, or it is impossible for a tie-break to occur e.g. during the final set of a Wimbledon Match.
Number of Sets In the event of retirement all bets will be void unless the final set has begun or the settlement of the bet has already been determined.
Handicap (Games) If a player retires all bets will be void unless they are unconditionally determined.
E.g. A best out of 3 sets match is abandoned at 3-6 6-3 4-4, bets on either player with a handicap of +2.5 or more will be settled as winners while bets on either player with a handicap of -2.5 or less will be settled as losers. All bets on the tie with a handicap of +/- 3 or more will be settled as losers and bets on handicaps ranging from -2 to +2 will be void.
Set handicap Bets will be cancelled if a player retires before the completion of the match unless the result has been unconditionally determined e.g. underdog has already won enough sets to cover the handicap.
Other specials Bets on aces, double faults etc will be cancelled in the event of a player retiring during a match unless the result has already been unconditionally determined.
GOLF
58. All outright and tournament match bets have action once 36 holes have been completed.
59. For outright betting, play-offs will determine the tournament winner, if needed. For all other places, dead heat rules will apply.
60. If there is no further play after a bet has been placed, it will be void.
61. All match bets and 2 & 3 ball bets have action once all players involved have teed off.
62. Winner will be the player completing the most holes. If both players complete the same number of holes, the player scoring the lowest total will be considered winner.
63. Should both players finish level in a match bet or a 2 ball, the bet will be void and stakes will be returned, unless a price was quoted for the tied result.
64. In the event of winners tying, in 3 ball or group betting, dead heat rules will apply.
65. If all players in the match-up fail to complete the round, or are disqualified, all bets are void and stakes refunded.
66. Any group or tournament bets with quotes for 6 or fewer players are void if any of the named players does not start his round/tournament.
67. If more than 6 players are quoted, stakes will be refunded on non-runners, and betting on other players will stand. If the total number of players remaining is less than 6, all bets will be void.
68. Dead heat rules will apply on group betting.
ATHLETICS
69. The medal ceremony will determine the settlement of the bets, regardless of any future changes (like disqualification).
70. Should there be no medal ceremony; the official result will determine the outcome of the bets.
BOXING
71. If a fight is postponed or rescheduled all bets are void.
72. If a price is offered for the draw, bets on either fighter will be lost if the fight ends with a draw. If no price is offered for the draw, bets on either boxer will be void in case of a draw.
73. The judges decision, including points, KO, TKO or disqualification will decide bets on either boxer to win.
74. If a boxer fails to answer the bell for the next round, the fight will be deemed to have finished in the previous round.
75. If the scheduled number of rounds for any reason will be changed, all bets for boxers to win on points and all round by round bets will be void.
CYCLING
76. H2H betting and Group betting with one or more non-runners are void.
77. If both riders in a H2H match up or all riders in a Group fail to complete the stage/race, or are disqualified before 24.00 CET on the day of the race, all bets are void.
78. During stage bets (or last stage for betting made on the entire competition) are settled in accordance with the results presented at 24.00 CET on the day of the race at the official website for the competition. All future changes will be left without any consideration.
MOTOR SPORT - FORMULA ONE/ CART/ INDYCAR/ NASCAR
79. The podium ceremony will determine the settlement of the bets, in specific Grand Prix races, regardless of any future changes (like disqualification).
80. Betting on the Formula One/Cart/Indycar championship is decided, based on the amount of points received over the season, immediately after the podium ceremony of the last race. All future changes will be left without any consideration.
81. In match-ups (driver vs. driver) or group bets, all drivers must start, for bets to have action.
82. If, in a match race, both drivers fail to finish, the one with most completed laps will be determined as winner. If they complete the same number of laps, bets are void.
83. The signal for the warm-up lap is considered as the start of the race.
TROTTING
84. When betting on match-ups, the horse that achieves the best result in a match is the winner. Both horses must start for bets to have action.
85. An unplaced horse that has completed the race is deemed as the winner over a horse disqualified, outdistanced or failed to complete.
86. If both horses in a match are disqualified, outdistanced or do not get any time recorded, bets will be void and stakes refunded on both horses.
87. If both horses finish in the same position, bets will be void and stakes refunded on both horses.
88. The official results will be used to settle the bets.
89. Outright Winner: For this type of betting stakes are refunded on no runners unless other stated.
90. Outright Place: The bet type is called “Place – Top 3” but if only 2 spots are paid at the track 24hPoker also pays only 2 spots.
ALPINE SPORTS
91. In H2H matches both participants must start (leave the start gate). Otherwise the bets are considered void and the odds set to 1,00.
92. If both participants are disqualified in the 1st leg or, if both qualify for the 2nd leg but are disqualified in this leg, bets are considered void and the odds set to 1,00.
93. If one of the participants misses the qualification for 2nd leg his opponent is deemed the winner even if the opponent is disqualified in the 2nd leg.
94. If both participants fail to qualify for the 2nd leg the quickest time from the 1st leg wins.
95. In Super Combined, H2H, at least one of the participants must complete the entire event (both races) for the bet to stand.
96. The official result will be used to settle the bets.
BASEBALL (MLB)
97. All bets on MLB include extra innings. Bets stand regardless of starting pitcher (no named pitcher).
98. Games can become official after 4 1/2 innings of play if the home team is winning. Games can become official after 5 innings if the visiting team is winning at the end of a completed inning. If a game goes past 5 innings but is later called off, suspended or postponed, ALL bets on the event will be cancelled (including handicaps and over/unders).
99. If a game is postponed, it must start within 5 hours after the original starting time or bets will be void.
TABLE TENNIS
100. For a table tennis match to have action the whole match must be completed, meaning that a player must have won a match point. If not, all bets are void.
101. If a match is postponed or delayed, all bets will stand as long as the match is played within the tournament.
RALLY
102. H2H and H3H rules: Both/all drivers must start the race for bets to stand. The driver with the best final position wins. If none of the drivers complete the race, the driver who has completed the most stages wins. When a driver resigns from a leg and continues the rally in the next leg, we count it as a resigned driver. If both drivers resign from the race on the same stage, the bets will be refunded.
PESÄPALLO (FINNISH BASEBALL)
103. The result is determined by the result of the regular periods. Therefore the extra inning or scoring contest are not calculated on the result unless otherwise mentioned.
BIATHLON
104. If either competitor fails to start, bets are void.
105. If neither competitor finishes the event, bets are void.
106. If one competitor finishes the race and the other does not, the former is the winner.
CROSS COUNTRY
107. If either competitor fails to start, bets are void.
108. If neither competitor finishes the event, bets are void.
109. If one competitor finishes the race and the other does not, the former is the winner.
SKI JUMPING
110. If either competitor fails to start, bets are void.
111. If neither competitor finishes the event, bets are void.
112. If one competitor fails to finish the event, but the other does (including the second jump), then the latter is the winner.
CURLING
113. Match Betting - All matches will be settled on the final score. For betting purposes extra ends will count. (Unless other stated).
Livebetting Rules
Version 1.5, last update made 2011-08-26, effective from 2011-08-31
1. Livebetting is when end users may bet on a game or event while it is ongoing. 24hPoker does not accept or acknowledge any liability whatsoever if it is not possible to place a bet or if the live score or time indicator update is not correct.
2. All bets are generally settled according to the standard betting rules, unless otherwise stated.
SPEEDWAY
If match is abandoned before the full completion of the meeting, all bets stand assuming the running of the match would not have affected the result, or the event is rescheduled/resumes within 12 hours, otherwise bets are void. Ride-offs do not count. If a match is postponed prior to its scheduled start date/time then bets will be void unless it is rescheduled to start within 12 hours.
AUSSIE RULES (AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL)
All match markets will be settled on regulation time unless otherwise stated. Regulation time must be completed for bets to stand unless otherwise stated.
Match Betting If any match ends in a draw/tie then stakes will be refunded unless a price is offered for the draw/tie. Bets will be settled according to official result only.
SNOOKER
Match Betting In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round or being awarded the victory will be deemed the winner for settlement purposes.
First Frame In the event of the first frame not being completed, all bets will be void.
Handicap Betting/Frame Betting/Total Frames If the statutory number of frames in a match are not completed, changed, or different from those offered for betting purposes, bets will be void. In the event of a disqualification or retirement bets will be void unless the bets are unconditionally determined.
RUGBY
Official results Results do not include extra time apart from NRL. If the match is abandoned before full time, all bets are void. If a match is postponed and rescheduled to be played within 12 hours of the original date then all bets will stand.
NRL Match betting includes Golden Point overtime. If no score occurs during overtime, the result will be settled as a draw.
VOLLEYBALL/ BEACH VOLLEYBALL
If a game starts but is not completed then all bets will be void apart from those which have been unconditionally determined. If a match is postponed and rescheduled to be played within 12 hours of the original date then all bets will stand.