SPORTS BETTING HOUSE RULES
Updated: February 11, 2021
SECTION 1: SPORTS BETTING HOUSE RULES
- Sports Betting House Rules
- Wagers
- Funding and Payouts
- Parlays
- Teasers
- Promotional and Enhanced Price Wagers
- In-Play Wagering
- Proposition Wagers
- Future Wagers
- Results and Settlement
- Change of Venue
- Dead Heats
- Pricing, Odds, Sports Data and Other Information
- Refunds and Voids
- Obvious Errors
- Cash Out Wagers
- Prohibited Wagers
- Prohibited Participants
- Disputes
SECTION 2: SPORT SPECIFIC RULES
- Baseball and Softball
- Baseball and Softball In-Play
- Basketball
- Basketball In-Play
- Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Sports
- Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Sports In-Play
- Football
- Football In-Play
- Golf
- Golf In-Play
- Hockey
- Hockey In-Play
- Motor Sports and Virtual Motor Sports
- Soccer
- Soccer In-Play
- Tennis and Table Tennis
- Tennis In-Play
- Australian Rules Football
- Rugby
- Rodeo
Exhibit A
SECTION 1: SPORTS BETTING HOUSE RULES
1. Sports Betting House Rules
1.1. These theScore Bet Betting Rules (“Betting Rules”), together with theScore Bet’s Terms of Use (at https://thescore.bet/legal/terms) (“Terms of Use”) form the “Governing Documents” (as defined in the Terms of Use) and are the terms and conditions applicable to all wagering activity on theScore Bet. By accessing theScore Bet’s Service (as defined in the Terms of Use), you acknowledge reading, understanding and accepting these Betting Rules, including Section 1 (Sports Betting House Rules), Section 2 (Sports Specific Rules), Exhibit A and the Governing Documents. These Betting Rules are subject to change at any time in theScore Bet’s sole discretion, subject to any required regulatory approvals, and shall be immediately in effect and binding on you. theScore Bet’s final determination as to the interpretation and application of the Betting Rules and the events, markets, odds, pricing, selections and payouts is binding on you. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning given to them in the Terms of Use.
2. Wagers
2.1. theScore Bet accepts wagers on its posted terms.
2.2. theScore Bet reserves the right to suspend or close any market at any time (notwithstanding any parts of the Betting Rules) and may void wagers in a market or void an entire market, subject to restrictions on voiding wagers as may be set by the applicable regulatory authorities.
2.3. theScore Bet reserves the right to refuse any wager.
2.4. theScore Bet reserves the right to determine minimum and maximum wager limits on all events, including, but not limited to, on a wager by wager or customer by customer basis.
2.5. theScore Bet may offer lower limits during the overnight hours.
2.6. Wagering options, other than in-play wagers, are available up until the official start time, unless otherwise specified by theScore Bet.
2.7. In-Play wagers will be subject to a delay prior to acceptance, at theScore Bet’s discretion.
2.8. A straight wager resulting in a push will be declared “no action” and refunded unless the straight wager includes a draw option, in which case the draw option will be graded as a winner and all other selections will be graded as losers.
2.9. Canceled events that have either not started or have not met the minimum length for an event to be official, will result in the applicable wager being declared “no action” and refunded. Parlays and teasers that involve a canceled event will reduce to the next lowest number of selections. If a canceled event selection reduces a two-team teaser to one selection, the wager will be refunded. If a canceled event selection reduces a two-team parlay to one selection, the wager will pay on the remaining selection price as a straight wager.
2.10. If prohibitions exist that restrict the acceptance of wagers on teams and/or participants from the State in which the wager is being placed, a “field” option may not be available, and the customer will be required to select a specific team or participant. If one of the prohibited teams or participants wins the event, all wagers made on other teams or participants will be graded as losers.
2.11. Subject to the Maximum Win (as defined below), your wager amount is capped at your Eligible Balance (as defined in the Terms of Use).
2.12. theScore Bet reserves the right to restrict, suspend, limit or otherwise revise the availability of a promotion on a wager by wager or customer by customer basis.
2.13. You are responsible for managing the selection and placement of your sports wagers.
3. Funding and Payouts
3.1. Funding
3.1.1. To wager on events on the Service, you need to deposit funds in your Account. Funds deposited via a payment processor may take a few days to clear before they are available for wagering, during which time the funds are held in the account of the relevant payment processor on your behalf.
3.1.2. Subject to applicable regulatory restrictions and as otherwise set forth in the Terms of Use or herein, you may make deposits to your Account using the following methods:
3.1.2.1. ACH (electronic checking or direct deposit)
3.1.2.2. Debit cards
3.1.2.3. *Credit cards
3.1.2.4. theScore Bet Play+ Card
3.1.2.5. Direct payment via bank wire transfer
* credit cards are a prohibited Account funding method in the state of Iowa.
3.1.3. Certain rewards granted by theScore Bet to you, including without limitation as part of a promotion or rewards program, may be used to wager on events on the Service. These rewards include but are not limited to free wagers, bonuses, and other credits. You may review theScore Bet’s documentation on promotion rewards for more details here.
3.1.4. In order to facilitate wagering on events on the Service in the jurisdictions where the Service is available, theScore Bet allows you to direct it to make your Eligible Balance (as defined in the Terms of Use) available to you for wagering in the Permitted Jurisdiction(s) in which you have an Account. Each Permitted Jurisdiction may have its own criteria in determining what qualifies as an Eligible Balance, and each Permitted Jurisdiction may restrict the availability of certain portions of the funds in your Account for wagering. Funds, as used in this section, shall mean cash and cash equivalent, free wagers, bonuses, and other credits available to be used for wagering purposes within the Service.
3.1.5. For more information on deposits and funding of your Account, please refer to Section 9 of the Terms of Use (https://thescore.bet/legal/terms)
3.2. Payouts
3.2.1. Payouts on wagers are made according to the terms, conditions, rules, policies or other agreements of or with theScore Bet. All final decisions on payouts are made by theScore Bet.
3.2.2. theScore Bet will not accept wagers where the win amount is more than $550,000 (“Maximum Win”).
3.2.3. If theScore Bet determines that one or more persons have acted to circumvent the terms, conditions, rules, policies or other agreements of or with theScore Bet, including, but not limited to, the wagers and wager amounts applicable to you or the maximum payout limits set by these Betting Rules, theScore Bet may subject them, collectively, to Maximum Win or void the
applicable wagers.
3.2.4. Win amounts on all current price wagers are determined using standard money line calculations, unless otherwise specified.
3.2.5. Final calculations are rounded to the nearest penny.
4. Parlays
4.1. Win amounts on parlay wagers in which all selections are priced at -110 will be calculated using a pay-chart to calculate win amounts.
4.2. Win amounts on parlay wagers in which any selection deviates from -110 will be calculated at current price using standard money line calculations.
4.3. Pushes and refunds in a parlay will cause the wager to reduce to the remaining number of valid selections and reduce the win amount in a corresponding manner based on the remaining valid selections. If the parlay reduces to a single selection, the wager will payout as a straight wager based on the price of the remaining selection price.
4.4. theScore Bet will not accept parlay wagers where the win amount exceeds the Maximum Win.
4.5. Proposition wagers and Future wagers may be parlayed depending on the specific nature of the proposition or future market.
4.6. See Exhibit A for theScore Bet’s parlay payout pay chart, which theScore Bet may revise in its sole discretion and which is subject to any payout limitations set by theScore Bet.
5. Teasers
5.1. Pushes and refunds in a teaser will cause the wager to reduce to the remaining number of valid selections and the win amount to reduce in a corresponding manner based on the number of remaining valid selections to the appropriate payout from the pay-chart associated with the wager. If the teaser reduces to a single selection, the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded.
5.2. Teasers will be a loser when one of the valid selections in the teaser fails to cover the teased point spread regardless of the result of the other selections.
5.3. See Exhibit A for theScore Bet teaser payout pay charts, which theScore Bet may revise in its sole discretion and which is subject to any payout limitations set by theScore Bet.
6. Promotional and Enhanced Price Wagers
6.1. All enhanced price wagers will be settled in accordance with these Betting Rules, unless otherwise expressly set forth in the rules governing the enhanced price wager.
6.2. theScore Bet reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to: (i) void any wager with enhanced prices, if the enhanced price was intended for pregame wagers only and an enhanced price wager was accepted after the relevant event started; and (ii), in the event of errors in pricing or terms and conditions of an enhanced price wager, settle the wager at the intended pricing and terms and conditions.
7. In-Play Wagering
7.1. In-play wagering allows for placing wagers during an ongoing event or market. theScore Bet may partially or fully suspend an in-play market at any time and impose a delay on any or all in-play wagers, including, but not limited to, timing, placement or acceptance delays. theScore Bet reserves the right to void any part of any or all wagers on in-play events that are not completed.
7.2. You acknowledge and understand that there may be timing issues with respect to the broadcast of sports events, including differences in timing between the live event and the broadcast of such live event, and the timing and availability of the in-play market may affect the offering, placement and acceptance of wagers on in-play markets, including, but not limited to, extended time for accepting and processing an in-play wager. If an in-play market does not suspend or close at the applicable scheduled closure time or if no scheduled markets close, then as determined by theScore Bet, all wagers received or accepted after the applicable intended closure time will be void. Any in-play wager placed after the outcome of the event or market was known or otherwise already determined will be void.
7.3. You acknowledge, understand and agree that (i) you may not be able to see or otherwise receive current or recent information or data with respect to in-play wagering markets, which may be a result of, among other things, Internet and network connectivity, the capabilities of hardware and devices, delays in coverage, information or data, human, software and/or system errors, bugs or defects, conflicts or failures of any software or system to operate in accordance with the rules of the relevant event, wager, product or service or communication, timing or display errors; and (ii) theScore Bet shall not be liable for any inability to have current or recent information or data, regardless of the reason for such inability.
8. Proposition Wagers
8.1. Proposition Wagers – Single Game or Event or Specified Time Period.
8.1.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a team or a player’s performance in a single game or event, or for a specified time period within a single game or event, will be declared “no action” and refunded if the game or event is not completed within the timeframe and on the basis set out in the Sport Specific Rules for such game or event, or if the specified time period is not completed, as applicable, unless otherwise specified, regardless of the status of the wagered proposition.
8.1.2. Proposition wagers in respect of a player in this Section 8.1 will be declared “no action” and refunded if the applicable player does not participate in the applicable game or event. Subject to any Sport Specific Rules, a player is deemed to have participated in a game or event if said player sees game action during the game or the specified time period applicable to the proposition wager, as applicable.
8.1.3. Notwithstanding Sections 8.1.1 and 8.1.2, but subject to any Sport Specific Rules, any proposition wager in respect of a team or player in a single game or event, or a specified time period within a single game or event, that is placed six (6) or more days before the applicable game or event takes place shall be considered a Future Wager that is subject to the provisions of Section 9 of these Betting Rules.
8.2. Proposition Wagers – Multiple Games or Events, Series or Season
8.2.1. Proposition wagers in respect a team or a player’s performance over a specified number of games or events, or over an entire season will be declared “no action” and refunded if the original schedule of games or events is not completed, unless otherwise specified, regardless of the status of the wagered proposition.
8.2.2. Proposition wagers in respect a team or a player’s performance over a series of games or events (e.g. a best-of-7 series) will be declared “no action” and refunded if the nature of the series is changed (e.g. a series that is originally scheduled to be best-of-7 is changed to best-of-5 or best-of-3), regardless of the status of the wagered proposition.
8.2.3. Subject to Sections 8.2.1 and 8.2.2, proposition wagers in this Section 8.2 will be considered “action” regardless of the failure of any player and/or team to compete for any reason, including but not limited to coaching discretion, injury, illness, change in contractual status, trade, load management, failure to qualify, suspension, sanction, incarceration, or disciplinary action(s) levied against a player or team.
9. Future Wagers
9.1. Future wagers, including but not limited to Team to Qualify for Playoffs, Divisional Winner, Conference Winner, League Championship Winner, and MVP will be graded based on the applicable league’s or the sport’s governing body’s determination of such result, as applicable. If no winner is declared by the league or the sport’s governing body, then the wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any subsequent vacatur of a title will not be recognized and wagers will not be regraded.
9.2. For future wagers where participants are declared a tie, the Dead Heat rules apply.
9.3. Subject to any Sport Specific Rules set out below, future wagers will be considered “action” regardless of any change in schedule or season length, game or event cancellation, game or event relocation, team relocation, and/or the failure of any player and/or team to compete for any reason, including but not limited to coaching discretion, injury, illness, change in contractual status, trade, load management, failure to qualify, suspension, sanction, incarceration, or disciplinary action(s) levied against a player or team.
9.4. Certain teams or participants may not be offered as a wager option for future wagers. If such a team or participant is the winner the game or event, then all wagers on the game or event will be graded as losers.
10. Results and Settlement
10.1. The winner of an event or market will be determined on the date of the event’s or the market’s conclusion and in the time zone in which the event takes place.
10.2. Except as set forth elsewhere in these Betting Rules, events and markets may be settled based on the results provided by the applicable sport’s governing body, third party media or data providers and/or public information at the time of the conclusion of the event or market.
10.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, theScore Bet may result and settle an event or market prior to the completion of said event or market, including, but not limited to, by resulting and settling said event or market in-part.
10.4. theScore Bet reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void any event or market if the event or market result cannot be determined to theScore Bet’s satisfaction.
10.5. theScore Bet does not recognize suspended games (except for baseball as set forth in these Betting Rules), protests, scoring changes, abandoned, cancelled or postponed events and markets and overturned decisions and does not regrade or resettle events or markets as a result of any of the foregoing.
10.6. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, theScore Bet reserves the right to determine and/or amend the settlement of any event or market, in order to, among other things, resolve a scenario where sources of event or market data provide differing results, to correct any error caused by incorrect event or market data or to correct an error in the resulting or settlement process.
10.7. You expressly acknowledge and agree that the determination of theScore Bet with respect to any results and settlement of an event or market are final, determinative and binding and theScore Bet may revise account balances to reflect changes based on the determined results and settlement.
11. Change of Venue
11.1. Subject to the Sport Specific Rules, a change in venue shall be addressed as follows:
11.1.1. For wagering on markets or events for a team sport: if the scheduled venue is changed after a wager is placed, all wagers placed before the change in venue will be considered “no action” and refunded.
11.1.2. For wagering on markets or events for other than a team sport: if the scheduled venue is changed after a wager is placed, all wagers placed before the change in venue are considered “action”.
12. Dead Heats
12.1. Dead heat rules apply when there are two or more wager selections in an event that result in a tie.
12.1.1. If a dead heat exists to win an outright market, the payout for a wager placed will be calculated by dividing the amount wagered by the number of selections that tied, and multiplying the resulting quotient by the applicable odds of the wager.
12.1.2. If a dead heat exists in a “To Finish in the Top ‘X’” market, the payout for a wager placed if the sum of the number of dead heat finishers and the finishers who placed ahead of such dead heat finishers (if any) exceeds ‘X’ will be calculated by dividing the available spots for dead heat finishers in the Top ‘X’ (i.e. ‘X’ minus the number of finishers who placed ahead of such dead heat finishers (if any)) by the number of dead heat finishers, and multiplying the resulting quotient by the amount wagered and the applicable odds of the wager.
12.1.2.1. By way of example, if four golfers tie for third place in a “To Finish in the Top 5” market and you placed a $100 wager at 18/1 on one of the golfers tied for third, your payout would be calculated as follows: ((5-2)/4) x $100 x 18/1 for a payout of $1350.
13. Pricing, Odds, Sports Data and Other Information
13.1. All events, markets, odds, sports data, pricing, selections and payouts are displayed within Service, including the Apps.
13.2. Any sport event data, including, but not limited to, event results, scores or other statistical data is provided “as is” with no representation or warranty.
13.3. theScore Bet reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse, counter or otherwise reject any wager and to delete, limit or otherwise change any event, market, odds, pricing, selection or payout prior to accepting a wager.
13.4. Gaming system products and services, including user interfaces, display information and data related to events, markets, odds, sports data, pricing, selections and payouts prior to and at the time when you place a wager and any information or data may change at any time prior to and up to the time you attempt to place a wager. You are responsible for understanding all events, markets, odds, sports data, pricing, selections and payouts, and the information and data related to each of the foregoing, prior to and at the time you are placing a wager and agree that theScore Bet’s final determination as to the interpretation and application of these Betting Rules and the events, markets, odds, sports data, pricing, selections and payouts, and the information and data related to each of the foregoing, is binding on you.
13.5. theScore Bet makes reasonable efforts to provide for the accuracy of information and data provided with respect to events, markets, odds, sports data, pricing, selections and payouts. theScore Bet may source information and data from third parties, which is provided to you “as is” with no representation or warranty, and theScore Bet and its licensors, vendors and suppliers expressly disclaim any and all warranties (whether express or implied) as to the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of such information and data and accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions or any loss, direct or indirect, suffered by you as a result of your use or reliance on it. Your reliance and use of this information or data is entirely at your own risk.
13.6. You expressly acknowledge, understand and agree that theScore Bet reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to correct any inaccuracy or error it determines exists with respect to such information and data. theScore Bet disclaims all representations and warranties that any information and data provided are accurate, error-free, or without delay, and further disclaims all liability for any and all inaccuracies, errors, and/or delays in any information and data on theScore Bet.
14. Refunds and Voids
14.1. Any refund or void of a wager will be made by theScore Bet in its sole discretion and approval, subject to compliance with regulatory requirements.
14.2. Except as otherwise provided, prohibited or required by or as otherwise set forth in applicable law, rules and regulations (whether applicable to you or theScore Bet) or the terms, conditions, rules, policies or other agreements of or with theScore Bet, wagers placed by you are subject to acceptance by theScore Bet. Even if a wager is accepted by theScore Bet, you acknowledge and agree and consent to theScore Bet refunding and voiding wagers, including, but not limited to, such consent as may arise under or be previously granted under or required by applicable law, rules and regulations or as otherwise set forth in the terms, conditions, rules, policies or other agreements of or with theScore Bet.
14.3. You expressly consent to theScore Bet refunding or voiding any wagers that are prohibited by applicable law, rules and regulations (whether applicable to you or theScore Bet), including, but not limited to, wagers on prohibited markets, wagers on events where the outcome of the event is known (regardless of any system errors that may arise permitting such a wager) and wagers in violation of the terms, conditions, rules, policies or other agreements of or with theScore Bet.
14.4. Past-posted wagers are impermissible. You acknowledge and agree that you will not place or attempt to place any wager after the official start time of the event, other than in-play wagering markets, and that any such wager may be voided by theScore Bet in its sole discretion.
14.5. Wagers on events or markets where the outcome of the event or market is known are impermissible. You acknowledge and agree that you will not place or attempt to place any wager if the outcome of the event or market is known and that any such wager may be voided by theScore Bet in its sole discretion.
14.6. Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations of the Permitted Jurisdiction in which you place your wagers, theScore Bet reserves the right to void and refund wagers on events and/or markets where a change in circumstance makes grading such wager an impossibility.
15. Obvious Errors
15.1. While theScore Bet makes reasonable efforts to avoid obvious errors (also referred to as palpable errors), theScore Bet reserves the right to settle a wager at the correct price or void the wager and refund the wagered amount, as set out below.
15.2. A non-exhaustive list of “obvious errors” is as follows:
15.2.1. The prices/terms offered are materially different from those available in the general market at the time the wager was placed;
15.2.2. The prices/terms offered at the time the wager is placed are clearly incorrect given the probability of the event occurring;
15.2.3. Odds or terms of a wager have been misquoted as a result of human or system errors, bugs or defects;
15.2.4. Errors which result from software and/or system bugs or defects;
15.2.5. Where theScore Bet continues to accept wagers on a market for an event which should have been suspended, including where the relevant event is in progress, has already finished, or the result of such event has been determined;
15.2.6. Where an error is made as to the amount of winnings/returns that are paid to you, including as a result of a manual or computer input error;
15.2.7. Where markets are created and graded for an event or matchup that does not exist.
15.3. theScore Bet reserves the right to correct any obvious error with respect to a wager placed, and to settle such wager at the correct price and/or terms applicable to such wager (absent the obvious error) at the time the wager was made, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
15.4. If obvious errors occur, you acknowledge, understand and agree that theScore Bet reserves the right to take corrective action to resolve any such obvious errors, including, but not limited to, canceling, voiding or refunding of any wagers or winnings and crediting or debiting of your account to resolve the errors, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. You agree to cooperate with theScore Bet in resolving any such errors and returning any funds or winnings to theScore Bet that may have been paid to you as a result of such errors, including, but not limited to, theScore Bet reclaiming such funds or winnings from your Account and acknowledge that at all times, theScore Bet reserves the right to correct or otherwise resolve any such obvious errors in its discretion, subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
15.5. It is your responsibility to immediately notify theScore Bet and to cooperate with theScore Bet in resolution of any error or potential error related to your wagering or account activity.
15.6. If you have used or withdrawn any funds that have been credited or awarded to your account as a result of an error, including the use of such funds for the placement of wagers, you agree that theScore Bet may cancel such wagers and/or withhold any winnings from such wagers and that you will hold any funds credited to your account from such wagers in trust for theScore Bet and return such funds to theScore Bet upon demand for payment by theScore Bet.
15.7. By using the wagering products or services provided by theScore Bet, you acknowledge, understand and agree that theScore Bet reserves the right to cancel, remove or otherwise change any of the services at any time.
16. Cash Out Wagers
16.1. theScore Bet may offer customers the opportunity to “cash-out” certain wagers (including pregame and in-play wagers) early by offering customers the option to settle their wager early based upon an offered value.
16.2. If the cash out is successful, a success message will be displayed, a record of the cash out will be available in your transaction history, and funds will be credited to your account.
16.3. Acceptance of a cash out offer is considered a wager, is subject to all rules, regulations, limitations and restrictions applicable to wagering, and must be executed within the Permitted Jurisdiction (as defined in the Terms of Use) where the wager was placed.
16.4. Cash out may not be available on all wagers.
16.5. Cash out is not available on wagers placed using free wagers or other promotional credits.
16.6. theScore Bet reserves the right to reverse any cash out payout in case of errors or potential errors, including, but not limited to, incorrect calculations or pricing.
16.7. theScore Bet reserves the right to remove the cash out feature from customers where theScore Bet believes it is being misused or abused.
16.8. Cashing out a wager may disqualify you for particular promotions, subject to theScore Bet’s determination.
16.9. Cash out wagers that are in-play are subject to a delay before acceptance.
16.10. If cash out is available on wagers playing through bonuses, any cash earned on the playthrough of that wager would be converted back to bonus, available to be played through on subsequent eligible wager(s) provided the bonus has not expired.
17. Prohibited Wagers
17.1. Certain jurisdictions may limit or prohibit certain wagers or types of wagers, including wagers on specific leagues, organizations, teams, competitions, events or teams playing in specific locations (“Prohibited Wagers”). To the extent a Prohibited Wager is placed, such wagers will be voided by theScore Bet and refunded. Please refer to the State Terms (https://thescore.bet/legal/state-terms) for each Permitted Jurisdiction’s Prohibited Wagers.
18. Prohibited Participants
18.1. As provided in the Terms of Use (https://thescore.bet/legal/terms) and each Permitted Jurisdiction’s State Terms (https://thescore.bet/legal/state-terms), certain individuals may not be permitted to establish an Account, use the Service, and/or place a wager on certain events and/or markets. These individuals are defined as Excluded Person(s) and/or Prohibited Participant(s) in the Terms of Use and State Terms. Refer to each Permitted Jurisdiction’s State Terms as listed below for more information.
18.1.1. New Jersey: https://thescore.bet/legal/us-nj-terms
18.1.2. Indiana: https://thescore.bet/legal/us-in-terms
18.1.3. Iowa: https://thescore.bet/legal/us-ia-terms
18.1.4. Colorado: https://thescore.bet/legal/us-co-terms
19. Disputes
19.1. If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact theScore Bet’s customer support team at support@thescore.bet.
19.2. If you feel you have exhausted all reasonable means to resolve your complaint, you may contact the relevant regulatory authority in accordance with the following:
19.2.1. For New Jersey, you can fill out the New Jersey Division of Gaming Internet Dispute Form at https://www.nj.gov/oag/ge/inquiriespatroncomplaints.html or at:
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
1300 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-984-0909
19.2.2. For Indiana, your concerns and/or complaints must be submitted in writing and will be reviewed by theScore Bet’s customer support team and the team will respond to you within ten (10) days after receipt. If you feel your concerns and/or complaints are not resolved after the 10-day period, you may contact the Indiana Gaming Commission by emailing your complaints to SWPC@igc.IN.gov.
19.2.3. For Iowa, you may contact the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission at https://irgc.iowa.gov/contact-form or at:
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
DMACC Capital Center
1300 Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-7352
irgc@iowa.gov
19.2.4. For Colorado, your concerns and/or complaints must be submitted in writing and will be reviewed by theScore Bet’s customer support team and the team will respond to you within ten (10) days after receipt. If you feel your concerns and/or complaints are not resolved after the 10-day period, you may contact the Colorado Division of Gaming’s Complaint by Gaming Patron Form at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/enforcement/node/62661 or at:
Colorado Division of Gaming
17301 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 135
Golden, CO 80401
303-205-1300
SECTION 2: SPORTS SPECIFIC RULES
1. Baseball and Softball
1.1. All games must start on the date and at the location specified for that game. If a game is postponed, relocated, cancelled, and/or rescheduled, all wagers in respect of that game will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
1.2. All wagers are made on a “Listed Pitchers” basis. Both original scheduled starting pitchers must start (throw the first pitch) for any wager to be considered “action”. If any other pitcher starts, the wager will be considered “no action” and refunded.
1.3. Off-Pitcher(s): All off pitcher(s) will be treated as an independent event for every change prior to the game. If the original scheduled pitchers are changed and then changed back to the original pitchers, only the wagers that were made after the last announced pitching change will have action.
1.4. All wagers include extra innings, unless specifically stated otherwise.
1.5. Money line wagers are considered “action” after 5 completed innings, or 4 1/2 completed innings if the home team is winning.
1.6. Run-line and total wagers are considered “action” after 9 completed innings, or 8 1/2 completed innings if the home team is winning.
1.7. If a game goes into extra innings, but does not finish (i.e. suspended, curfew, etc.), run-line and total wagers are considered “action".
1.8. If a game is called or postponed after 5 completed innings of play (or 4 ½ completed innings if the home team is winning), wagers which are considered “action” are graded based on the score after the last full inning of play, unless the home team has scored to tie or to take the lead in the bottom half of the inning in which the game was called or postponed in which case wagers are graded based on the score at the time the game was called or postponed. Wagers which are declared to be “no action” will be refunded.
1.9. Games scheduled for less than a full 9 innings
1.9.1. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if a game is scheduled for less than 9 innings (for example, a scheduled 7-inning game), the game must go the number scheduled innings, or the number of scheduled innings minus the bottom half of the final inning if the designated home team is winning, for run-line, total, propositional, and in-game wagers to be considered “action”. Money line wagers are considered action after 5 completed innings, or 4 1/2 completed innings if the home team is winning.
1.10. Inning or Period Specific Wagers
1.10.1. For all inning (period) specific wagers, the listed pitchers must start for all wager types to be action.
1.10.2. The specific inning (period) money line winner will be determined as the team leading after the completion of the specific inning (e.g. 1st inning, 1st 3 innings, 1st 5 innings, 1st 7 innings)
1.9.2.1. If scores are tied at the completion of the specific inning (period), then all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded.
1.9.2.2. If the inning (period) is not completed, all wagers will be “no action” and refunded.
1.10.3. The specific inning (period) run-line winner will be determined as the team leading after adding or subtracting the run-line at the end of the specific Inning (e.g. 1st inning, 1st 3 innings, 1st 5 innings, 1st 7 innings).
1.10.3.1. If the inning (period) is not completed, all wagers will be considered “no action” and refunded.
1.10.4. The specific inning (period) Totals winner will be determined at the end of the specific inning (e.g. 1st inning, 1st 3 innings, 1st 5 innings, 1st 7 innings).
1.9.4.1. If the inning (period) is not completed, all wagers will be “no action” and refunded.
1.11. At Bat Proposition Wagers
1.11.1. At Bat proposition wagers are determined when the player at bat gets to first base, second base, third base, home, is struck out, or is called out any other way for wagering purposes.
1.11.1.1. The player will be granted first base if he is walked, hit by pitch, or catcher interference is called.
1.11.1.2. The player will be granted the base he reaches even if it is the result of an error.
1.11.1.3. If a batter reaches base on a fielder’s choice at the end of an inning, the proposition will be graded as ‘other out’.
1.11.1.4. If the batter strikes out but reaches base due to a passed ball or wild pitch, the proposition will be graded as ‘first base’.
1.11.1.5. If the player reaches base on a fielder’s choice and it is not the last out of the inning, the proposition will be graded as the applicable base.
1.11.1.6. If a listed batter is pinch-hit for or does not complete his at bat for any reason, any wagers for the listed batter will be declared “no action” and refunded.
1.12. Player Proposition Wagers
1.12.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a player will be declared “no action” and refunded if the applicable player does not participate in the applicable game.
1.12.2. In respect of a player proposition wager, a player is deemed to have participated in a game on the following basis:
1.12.2.1. if a player is a starting pitcher, they must start the game (throw the first pitch for their team)
1.12.2.2. if a player is a relief pitcher, they must enter the game and throw at least one (1) pitch
1.12.2.3. if the player is a fielder, they must take the field for at least one (1) play
1.12.2.4. if the player is a designated hitter, they must register at least one (1) plate appearance
1.13. NCAA Baseball Rules: The above Baseball and Softball wagering rules apply, except for the following:
1.13.1. If the mercy rule is invoked, games are considered “action".
1.1232. If a regular season game ends in a tie, money line wagers will be declared “no action” and be refunded.
1.13.3. All wagers are considered “action” regardless of the pitchers who start.
2. Baseball and Softball In-Play
2.1. The above Baseball and Softball wagering rules apply to Baseball and Softball In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
2.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
2.1.2. Money line, run-line and total and proposition wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded unless at least 9 completed innings (or 8 1/2 completed innings if the home team is winning) are played. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a game is scheduled for less than 9 innings (for example, a scheduled 7-inning game), the game must go the number scheduled innings, or the number of scheduled innings minus the bottom half of the final inning if the designated home team is winning, for run-line, total, propositional, and in-game wagers to be considered “action”. Money line wagers are considered action after 5 completed innings, or 4 1/2 completed innings if the designated home team is winning.
3. Basketball
3.1. All games must be played on the date and at the location specified. If a game is postponed, cancelled, relocated and/or rescheduled, all wagers in respect of that game will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
3.2. Wagers on full game markets, including money line, point spread and totals, will be declared “no action” and refunded if the following time periods are not completed:
3.2.1. NBA regular season: 43 minutes of play.
3.2.2. NCAA: 35 minutes of play.
3.2.3. All other games: Completion of the full scheduled length of play, including overtime, if applicable.
3.3. Wagers on first half, second half or quarter markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the specified quarter or half is not played to its conclusion (including overtime, if applicable in respect of second half markets).
3.4. For wagers on full game and second half markets, overtime periods are included the final score.
3.5. For certain markets, you may alter the original point spread offered by buying points in half-point increments for the cost specified in the bet slip, up to a maximum number of half-points permitted in the bet slip.
3.6. Player Proposition Wagers
3.6.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a player will be declared “no action” and refunded if the applicable player does not participate in the applicable game.
3.6.2. A player is deemed to have participated in a game if the player takes the court during the game or the specified time period applicable to the proposition wager, as applicable.
4. Basketball In-Play
4.1. The above Basketball wagering rules apply to Basketball In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
4.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
4.1.2. Wagers on full game markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the game is not played to its conclusion, including overtime, if applicable, unless otherwise specified.
5. Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Sports
5.1. All Boxing, MMA and Combat Sports matches must go on date specified to be considered “action”, unless otherwise specified.
5.2. For matches without a specified date at the time the wager is placed, the match must go on or before the outside date specified in the wager to be considered “action” (e.g. Fighter “X” and Fighter “Y” must fight by Dec. 31, 20XX.)
5.3. If no winner is declared, wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
5.4. Wagers are considered “action”, regardless of scheduled length of the match, once the bell (buzzer, etc.) sounds signifying the start of the opening round.
5.5. Wagers are considered “action” regardless of any changes in weight class, scheduled length of the bout, or championship sanction, unless otherwise specified.
5.6. Any wager in respect of a match that is deemed ‘No Contest’ will be declared “no action” and refunded.
5.7. Three-way money line wager: In a three-way money line wager, the draw option is graded as a win if the fight is declared a draw by the judges or a draw due to any technical stoppage. A wager on either fighter in a draw scenario in a three-way money line wager is graded as a loss.
5.8. “Will Go / Won’t Go” Wager:
5.8.1. In MMA and Boxing, a “Will Go / Won’t Go” wager is a wager on whether the total rounds will be over/under the established rounds in which the fight will go or won’t go.
5.8.2. A full round is defined as one in which the bell (buzzer, etc.) sounds, signifying the conclusion of said round.
5.8.3. If a fighter is counted out or the bout is officially stopped prior to the bell (buzzer, etc.) signifying the conclusion of a round, said round is not considered a full round for wagering purposes.
5.8.4. A half round is defined as the scheduled round length divided by two. For example, 1:30 into the 6th round of a 3 minute per round fight is considered 5 1/2 rounds for wagering purposes.
5.8.4.1. If the official time of the bout ends at the exact halfway mark of the round (i.e. 1:30 in Boxing/2:30 in MMA), the “under” wager is considered the winner.
5.8.5. If either fighter is unable to continue or the referee and/or doctor stops the fight in between rounds, the fight will revert to the last full round for wagering purposes.
5.9. Knock Out (KO), Decision, Draw, and Proposition Wagers:
5.9.1. All round, KO, TKO, and Draw proposition wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded if the scheduled length of the bout changes.
5.9.2. KO includes knockout, technical knockouts (TKO), disqualifications (DQ), or any other stoppage initiated by fighter, fighter’s corner, or referee.
5.9.3. Decision Proposition Wagers:
5.9.3.1. Decision means the fight must go to the judge’s scorecard to determine the winner, including technical decisions.
5.9.4. Draw Proposition Wagers:
5.9.4.1. A draw for purposes of a draw proposition wager means a draw declared by the judges or a draw due to any technical stoppage
6. Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Sports In-Play
6.1. The above Boxing, MMA and Combat Sport wagering rules apply to Boxing, MMA and Combat Sport In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
6.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
7. Football
7.1. All games must start on the date and at the location specified for that game. If a game is postponed, cancelled, relocated and/or rescheduled, all wagers in respect of that game will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
7.2. Wagers on full game markets, including money line, point spread and totals, will be declared “no action” and refunded if the following time periods are not completed:
7.2.1. NFL, CFL: 55 minutes of play
7.2.2. NCAA: 55 minutes of play
7.3. Wagers on first half, second half or quarter markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the specified quarter or half is not played to its conclusion (including overtime, if applicable in respect of second half markets).
7.4. For wagers on full game and second half wagers, overtime periods are included the final score.
7.5. For certain markets, you may alter the original point spread offered by buying points in half-point increments for the cost specified in the bet slip, up to a maximum number of half-points permitted in the bet slip.
7.6. Proposition Wagers
7.6.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a player will be declared “no action” and refunded if the applicable player does not participate in the applicable game.
7.6.2. A player is deemed to have participated in a game if the player takes the field for at least one (1) play during the game or the specified time period applicable to the proposition wager, as applicable.
7.6.3. Notwithstanding Section 8.1.3 of the Sports Betting House Rules, proposition wagers in respect of an NFL or NCAA football post season game (or a specified time period or event within such a game) may be placed up to fourteen (14) days before the applicable game takes place without being considered a Future Wager that is subject to the provisions of Section 9 of the Sports Betting House Rules.
8. Football In-Play
8.1. The above Football wagering rules apply to Football In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
8.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance
8.1.2. Wagers on full game markets will be declared “no action” and be refunded if the game is not played to conclusion, including overtime, if applicable, unless otherwise specified.
9. Golf
9.1. A golf tournament must be completed within 8 days of the scheduled starting date for a wager in respect of that event to be considered “action”, unless otherwise specified.
9.2. All professional golf events scheduled for 72 holes must complete at least 54 holes to be considered “action”, unless otherwise specified.
9.3. Match-Up Wagers:
9.3.1. In daily match-up wagers, the match must go the full round (i.e. 18 holes), to be considered “action”, regardless of when the round finishes.
9.3.2. Participants in match-up wagers must start the event or round, as applicable, or the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded. A participant who tees-off on his or her first hole of the event or round, as applicable, is considered to have started the event or round, as applicable.
9.3.3. The golfer with the lowest score wins the match-up with equal rounds played. If a golfer continues play after his/her opponent is no longer in the tournament, i.e. withdrawn, disqualified, missed cut, the golfer with the most holes played wins the match-up.
9.3.4. If golfers are involved in a playoff, the winning golfer of the playoff wins the match-up.
9.3.5. If golfers are involved in a playoff involving more than 2 golfers, the golfer who plays the most holes wins the match-up.
9.4. Player Proposition Wagers:
9.4.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a player may only be made less than six (6) days before the start of an event.
9.4.2. Proposition wagers in respect of a player will be declared “no action” and refunded if such player does not “start” the event or round, as applicable. A player who tees-off on his or her first hole of the event or round is considered to have started the event or round, as applicable.
9.5. Future Wagers:
9.5.1. Future wagers in respect of a player are considered “action” regardless of whether such player qualifies for, starts or finishes an event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a future wager is placed less than six (6) days before the start of an event and the applicable player withdraws from the event prior to the start of such event, the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded.
10. Golf In-Play
10.1. The above Golf wagering rules apply to Golf In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
10.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
11. Hockey
11.1. All games must be played on the date and at the location specified. If a game is postponed, cancelled, relocated and/or rescheduled, all wagers in respect of that game will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
11.2. Wagers on full game markets, including money line, puck line and totals, will be declared “no action” and refunded if the following time periods are not completed:
11.2.1. NHL: 55 minutes of play.
11.2.2. NCAA: 55 minutes of play.
11.2.3. All other leagues: Completion of the full scheduled length of play, including overtime, if applicable.
11.3. Wagers on period markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the specified period is not played to its conclusion.
11.4. Overtime goals are considered in the final score for all full game markets. In the event of a shootout, the winning team is awarded one goal which is also considered in the final score for all full game markets.
11.5. Player Proposition Wagers
11.5.1. Proposition wagers in respect of a player will be declared “no action” and refunded if the applicable player does not participate in the applicable game.
11.5.2. A player is deemed to have participated in a game if the player takes the ice during the game or the specified time period applicable to the proposition wager, as applicable.
12. Hockey In-Play
12.1. The above Hockey wagering rules apply to Hockey In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
12.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
12.1.2. Wagers on full game markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the game is not played to its conclusion, including overtime and/or a shootout, if applicable, unless otherwise specified.
13. Motor Sports and Virtual Motor Sports
13.1. These rules apply to all motor sports and virtual motor sports leagues in which theScore Bet accepts wagers.
13.2. Unless otherwise specified, wagers are accepted for drivers only.
13.3. The race must run within 48 hours of its scheduled date to be considered “action”, unless otherwise specified.
13.4. For wagering purposes, the start of a race occurs when the green flag drops.
13.5. The unofficial order of finish as determined by the governing body at the conclusion of the race determines all wager results. Protests and overturned results are not recognized. The conclusion of the race is official when the race is determined to be final and declared unofficial by the governing body, even without all laps being completed.
13.6. When wagering on stages, all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded if the specific stage is not run to its conclusion.
13.7. Match-up Wagers
13.7.1. Participants in event or stage match-ups must start the event or stage, as applicable, or the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded.
13.7.2. The winner of match-up wagers is based on the order of finish at the conclusion of the event or stage, as applicable.
13.8. Future wagers in respect of a driver are considered “action” regardless of whether such driver qualifies for, starts or finishes a race. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a future wager is placed less than six (6) days before the start of a race and the applicable driver withdraws from the race prior to the start of such race, the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded.
14. Soccer
14.1. All matches must start on the date and at the location specified for that game. If a match is postponed, cancelled, relocated, and/or rescheduled, all wagers in respect of that match will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
14.2. All soccer markets, unless otherwise listed (e.g. To Lift Trophy), do not include extra time or shootouts.
14.3. Wagers on full match markets, 1st half markets and 2nd half markets will be declared “no action” and refunded if the following time periods are not completed:
14.3.1. Full match wagers: 90 minutes plus stoppage time, if any.
14.3.2. 1st half wagers: 45 minutes, plus stoppage time, if any.
14.3.3. 2nd half wagers: 45 minutes, plus stoppage time, if any.
14.4. Wagers (including totals) are graded based on the score at the end of regulation time for the applicable period (full match, 1st half, 2nd half) plus stoppage time, if any, in respect of the applicable period. Goals scored in any overtime period or in a shootout are NOT considered, unless otherwise specified.
15. Soccer In-Play
15.1. The above Soccer wagering rules apply to Soccer In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
15.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance
15.1.2. If the match is not completed on the scheduled date, all wagers will be declared “no action” and be refunded.
16. Tennis and Table Tennis
16.1. These rules apply to all tennis and table tennis events for which theScore Bet accepts wagers
16.2. One full set must be completed for the wager to be considered “action".
16.3. A match must be completed within 7 days of the scheduled starting date to be considered “action”, unless otherwise specified.
16.4. When wagering on specific periods (e.g. on a set), all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded if the specific period is not played to its conclusion.
16.5. All match wagers are considered “action” until match is completed, regardless of weather, darkness, or any other delay, subject to Section 14.3
16.6. For match-up or other player proposition wagers, all players listed must start the match for the wager to be considered “action”.
16.7. Future wagers in respect of a player are considered “action” regardless of whether such player qualifies for, starts or finishes an event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a future wager was made within six (6) days of the start of an event and the applicable player withdraws from the event prior to the start of such event, the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded.
17. Tennis In-Play
17.1. The above Tennis wagering rules apply to Tennis In-Play wagering, subject to the following:
17.1.1. theScore Bet may impose a delay on ALL in-play wagers prior to acceptance.
18. Australian Rules Football
18.1. All wagers are for full time including any extra time.
18.2. All matches must go on the originally scheduled date and at the originally schedule site. If a match’s date or site changes, all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
18.3. If a match starts but is abandoned before full time is completed, then all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded.
19. Rugby
19.1. All wagers are for full time including any extra time or overtime
19.2. All matches must go on the originally scheduled date and at the originally schedule site. If a match’s date or site changes, wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded, unless otherwise specified.
19.3. If a match starts but is abandoned before full time is completed, then all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded.
20. Rodeo
20.1. The event must be completed within eight (8) days of the scheduled starting date to be considered “action” unless otherwise specified.
20.2. For each event, all scheduled competition(s) must be completed and the sanctioning body for such competition(s) must declare a winner for each competition for wagers to be “action”. Otherwise, all wagers will be declared “no action” and refunded.
20.3. Participants must start the event(s) or the wager will be declared “no action” and refunded. A participant who attempts to compete in their event(s) is considered to have started regardless of whether they continue in the rest of the event.
20.4. For match-up wagers, all participants must start for the wager to be considered “action”.
20.5. For events where two or more participants are declared tied, the dead heat rules apply, unless a draw option was offered in which case the draw will be graded as the winner and all other selections will be graded as losers.
Exhibit A
PARLAY AND TEASER PAY CHARTS
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PRO & COLLEGE FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL PARLAY & TEASER PAY-CHART |
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PARLAY |
TEASER |
TEASER |
TEASER |
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FOOTBALL |
6 Points |
6.5 Points |
7 Points |
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BASKETBALL |
4 Points |
4.5 Points |
5 Points |
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2 Selections |
13-5 |
10-13 |
5-7 |
2-3 |
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3 Selections |
6-1 |
8-5 |
7-5 |
6-5 |
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4 Selections |
11-1 |
5-2 |
2-1 |
9-5 |
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5 Selections |
22-1 |
4-1 |
7-2 |
3-1 |
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6 Selections |
44-1 |
6-1 |
5-1 |
4-1 |
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7 Selections |
80-1 |
10-1 |
9-1 |
7-1 |
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8 Selections |
160-1 |
15-1 |
12-1 |
10-1 |
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9 Selections |
300-1 |
20-1 |
15-1 |
12-1 |
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10 Selections |
600-1 |
25-1 |
20-1 |
15-1 |
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11 Selections |
1100-1 |
35-1 |
27-1 |
20-1 |
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12 Selections |
2000-1 |
50-1 |
35-1 |
27-1 |
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13 Selections |
4000-1 |
80-1 |
55-1 |
38-1 |
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14 Selections |
7000-1 |
100-1 |
75-1 |
55-1 |
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15 Selections |
11,000-1 |
150-1 |
100-1 |
75-1 |
*Teasers are sport-specific, no mixed-sport teasers*
**Maximum Win for a wager will be $550,000.00**
Teaser Pay Chart
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PRO & COLLEGE BASKETBALL TEASER |
TEASER ODDS - 7 Point |
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3 Teams (Point Spread Only) |
4-5 |
**Maximum Win for a wager will be $550,000.00**
**Teasers will be a loser if one or more of the valid selections in the teaser pushes.**
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PRO & COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEASER |
TEASER ODDS - 10 Point |
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3 Teams (Point Spread Only) |
4-5 |
**Maximum Win for a wager will be $550,000.00**
**Teasers will be a loser if one or more of the valid selections in the teaser pushes.**