Sports Betting Terms

All football bets are settled on the score at the end of regular time — ninety minutes plus injury time. Extra time and penalty shootouts count only if a market specifically mentions them. If a match gets postponed and doesn’t start again within forty-eight hours, all bets are cancelled. But if the game begins and then stops midway, only the markets with a clear outcome stay valid — for example, First Goal or To Score in the First Half.
Main markets include Match Result (1X2), Double Chance, Draw No Bet, Over/Under Goals, Both Teams to Score, and Correct Score. In “Match Result,” outcomes are Home Win, Draw, or Away Win. “Double Chance” combines two of these three possibilities in one bet. “Over/Under” totals count all goals scored in normal time. For “Both Teams to Score,” only goals within regular play count; own goals are included.
For Handicap markets, the virtual adjustment applies before the game begins. For example, if Team A has –1.0 and the final score is 2–1, the adjusted result becomes 1–1 and the bet is void. “Asian Handicap” bets use split lines such as –0.25 or +0.75, allowing partial wins or losses.
If a venue changes but the home and away teams remain the same, bets stand. If the order of teams reverses, all bets are cancelled. For international matches, a change of stadium does not affect validity unless the match moves to another country.

All basketball bets include overtime unless the market states otherwise. “Match Winner” and “Handicap” markets settle on the final official result. “Total Points” markets include points from all periods and overtime.
If a game is cancelled or abandoned before full time and not completed within forty-eight hours, bets are void. For player statistics, such as “Player Points” or “Rebounds,” the named athlete must take part in the game for at least one second. If not, bets are cancelled.

In baseball, a game must reach at least five full innings for bets to stand. If it is called before that, all wagers are void except for markets whose result is already known — such as “First Home Run.” If a game goes into extra innings, all “Match Winner” markets include those results unless stated otherwise.
Starting pitchers matter in baseball betting. If the named starter changes before the first pitch, any bets linked to that player are cancelled. Totals and Run Line markets settle based on the official result once the full game is played or officially ended.

For hockey, “Match Result” refers to sixty minutes of play only — three regular periods. Overtime and penalty shootouts apply only in markets clearly marked “Including Overtime.” In tournaments or playoffs, “To Qualify” or “Series Winner” markets include overtime and shootouts by default.
If a match is suspended and not resumed within forty-eight hours, all bets are void except those whose results are final. Player markets require the listed athlete to appear on the ice for settlement.

All NFL and college football bets include overtime unless the market says “Regular Time Only.” For “Match Winner,” “Handicap,” and “Totals,” the final score after overtime decides settlement. If a game is abandoned after fifty-five minutes of play, all results stand as official. If stopped earlier, bets are void unless already decided.
Prop markets — such as “First Touchdown Scorer” or “Team to Score First” — remain valid if the event occurred before the stoppage. Player markets are void if the named player does not participate.

Cricket matches can end early due to weather or external conditions. All markets settle according to official results as declared by the governing board. If a match is cancelled or postponed before any ball is bowled, all bets are void. If play begins but no official result is declared, markets remain unsettled until confirmation.
For Limited Overs formats (ODI, T20), all bets depend on official completion. “Top Batsman,” “Top Bowler,” and similar markets count only if the player appears in the match. If two players share the same number of runs or wickets, the dead heat rule applies — the payout divides equally between winners.

In tennis, it’s simple — only the official result counts. If a player retires, gets hurt, or is disqualified before the first set is done, every bet on that match gets cancelled. But once one full set has been played, bets stay valid for any markets that can already be decided.
For Match Winner bets, whoever officially moves on or gets awarded the win is the winner. Set Betting goes by the final score, tie-breaks included. Total Games and Handicap Games count every game that’s completed. If someone retires mid-match, those bets stand only if the outcome is already clear.
For Tournament Winner wagers, it all comes down to when the trophy is officially handed over. If a player withdraws before their first match, bets on them are cancelled. In doubles, if one player is replaced before the start, bets on that pair are void too.

In fighting sports, once the first bell rings, the contest is official. If a fighter doesn’t show up, bets are off. Match Winner covers every way a fight can end — knockout, technical knockout, submission, or judges’ decision. Round Betting depends on which round the fight finishes in.
If it ends as a Draw or No Contest, all Match Winner bets are void unless that specific outcome was listed. Method of Victory includes five options — Knockout, Technical Knockout, Submission, Decision, and Disqualification. Everything goes by the official result announced right after the fight.
If the number of rounds changes before the fight starts, Round Total and Exact Round bets are cancelled. If it happens during the fight, only the unaffected markets stay active.

Golf betting follows the official scorecards and leaderboards. The player must start the first round for a bet to stand; if they withdraw beforehand, it’s void. In Match Betting, both players must start the same round — if one quits midway, the other is the winner.
If weather or officials shorten the tournament, results still stand as long as at least one round is finished and confirmed. Top Player and Group Betting use final positions, and ties follow the dead heat rule.

All track and field bets go by official event results. Later appeals or disqualifications don’t change settled wagers. If an athlete pulls out before the start, bets on them are cancelled.
In Head-to-Head markets, both need to start. The higher finisher wins. If neither competes, all bets are void.

A snooker or darts match becomes official once the first frame or leg begins. If a player doesn’t appear, bets are cancelled. Match Winner goes to whoever wins the most frames or legs. If the number of scheduled frames changes, all handicap and total markets are void.
Correct Score bets must match the final result exactly. Special markets like Highest Break or Most 180s are settled using official tournament stats.

Cycling bets rely on official stage or race classifications. If a rider withdraws before the start, the bet is void. In Head-to-Head bets, both riders need to start — if neither finishes, everything is cancelled.
In Formula 1, MotoGP, or similar racing sports, settlements follow the official podium right after the race. Later penalties or protests don’t change finished bets. If the race ends early but an official result is declared, that result stands. Fastest Lap and Winning Margin bets rely on verified timing data.

Esports bets follow the official results released by the tournament organiser. The match must begin for bets to count. If it’s postponed or moved, bets remain valid for forty-eight hours. If a team changes name or player but still competes, wagers stand; if it’s replaced entirely, they’re void.
In Match Winner, the team that wins the most maps or rounds takes it. Map Handicap and Total Maps depend on how many maps are actually played. If the format changes — say, from best-of-five to best-of-three — any market tied to total maps is cancelled.
Across all these sports, the same thing applies: once an event begins, only official, confirmed results count. No speculation, no rewrites — just what’s declared at the end.