A. IMPORTANT – GENERAL NOTICE
1. THESE RULES SET OUT OUR PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. AN EXPANDED SET OF RULES IS
AVAILABLE AT THE COUNTER, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES A GLOSSARY. WE AIM TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES
LOCALLY, BUT WHERE THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE THE DISPUTE CAN BE TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT
BETTING ADJUDICATION SERVICE (IBAS) FOR ADJUDICATION ON THE BASIS OF THESE RULES. IT IS THE
CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT HE /SHE IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE RULES.
2. All odds offered are subject to fluctuation unless an ante-post or show price is accepted. Where there is a difference
between the price marked on the slip and the price offered by the company at the time the bet is placed, the bet will
be settled at the latter price, unless the price on the slip has been specifically authorized by the company by manual
endorsement on the slip.
B. PLACING OF WAGERS / GENERAL RULES
Bets may be placed by writing instructions on a betting slip or completing a mark-sense slip and then handing the
slip, together with the full stake, to a member of staff.
The transaction slip is a record of payment; it is NOT a contract. The contract arises when a bet is placed
on a market offered on an event and the bet is not void under the terms of these rules.
a) If the shop has an EPOS system, the bet will be processed through a scanner and a receipt, which has a unique
bet number and shows a photo image of the bet, printed (or printed details of your bet in the case of mark sense
slips). For a bet to be valid, the bet number and image or printed bet details must be registered on the EPOS
system and be printed on the receipt. In the case of mark sense slips customers should check the receipt of each
bet placed to ensure that the selections shown correspond with the original intention. In the event of a dispute
the details on the printed receipt will take precedence.
b) In shops without an EPOS system the betting slip will be processed through a cash register and then immediately
recorded on a timed microfilm camera. A receipt bearing details of the bet number, time recorded, date and
amount of stake paid will then issued.
Bets placed are valid only when recorded in accordance with a) or b) above. Cash wagers that do not comply with this
rule in all respects will be void.
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure the details of the bet including timing, instructions, spelling and
stakes are correct on the printed receipt before leaving the counter.
The wager will be settled on the instructions as written on the betting slip before acceptance (as varied, if necessary,
under rule A2) and no verbal instruction given to staff at the time the wager was placed, or written instruction added
to the printed receipt after it has been processed, will be taken into account for settling purposes. Customers are
advised to retain their receipts until all bets on the slip can be fully settled. Any returns due will be paid upon
surrender of the receipt.
Telephone bets from non-account customers, postal bets or bets put through letter boxes are not accepted and all
such bets will be made void, win or lose.
The company reserves the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet.
All bets are deemed to be for events taking place on the day of placement unless stipulated otherwise.
Members of staff are instructed not to hand bets back to customers under any circumstances. Should a customer’s
bet be returned with the official receipt, the bet will be declared void, win or lose.
The company reserves the right to suspend or cease betting on a market at any time without notice.
C. TIME OF ACCEPTANCE
1) The company’s EPOS system has an automated “off slip” for all events covered in the LBO Service and bets are
valid if placed up to that time. Except where express prior authorization is given and manually endorsed on the slip by
the company, single bets placed after the off will be void. In multiple bets late selections will be treated as non
runners.
In shops without an EPOS system an ‘off slip’ will be processed through a cash register and security camera and the
principles listed above will apply. In the event of there being a dispute over the time a bet was placed, then the time
at which it was recorded on the microfilm camera will govern settlement.
If for any reason an ‘off slip’ is not processed or inadvertently or fraudulently delayed the following will apply. Where
the official off of a race or event is not announced bets are accepted up to the advertised start time. Any bet that is
placed after this time will be void, unless we are satisfied that the bet was placed before the actual start of the event,
except in the following circumstances (where betting in running is not available): on a golf event up to 15 minutes
after the start time; a football match up to 15 minutes after the start time, provided there has been no goals scored
or players sent off and any of the following sports events up to 5 minutes after the start time: - American Football;
Baseball; Basketball; Bowls; Cricket; Cycling; Darts; Gaelic Football/Hurling; Ice Hockey; Motor Sports; Rugby;
Snooker/Pool; Speedway; Tennis. In each of these instances bets will stand, unless the customer receipt confirms
that the late selection is void.
2. Where a bet is expressly placed in running on an in-running event offered by the company, the above rule shall not
apply.
D. EVENTS ON WHICH BETS ARE ACCEPTED
a) Horse Racing : Bets are accepted for horse race meetings held under the rules of the Horseracing Regulatory
Authority, Irish Turf Club or their equivalent bodies abroad provided that, in each case, the racecard is published
in The Racing Post.
b) Greyhound Betting : Bets are accepted for all Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service (BAGS) meetings, and
any other meeting when the racecard is printed in the Racing Post.
c) Football : Bets are accepted on Grade 1 Football competitions; English Premier League, Championship, Leagues
1 & 2, Scottish Premier League, Scottish 1, 2, & 3 and cup matches involving teams from these divisions. Also
Conference National Division, Internationals, Champions League, UEFA Cup, Bundesliga, La Liga Primera, Le
Championnat and Serie A.
d) Other Sports / Special Event Betting : Bets are accepted for all sporting events and special events where
they are specifically advertised by the company. e.g. Golf, Cricket, Rugby (Union and League), Darts, Snooker
etc.
e) Numbers Betting : Bets are accepted on the Irish National Lotto draw, '49's' draws, Rapido and Virtual Racing.
f) Other Events : Bets inadvertently accepted for any event not covered by sections a) to d) above, unless
acceptance is specifically advertised, or specifically authorized in writing, will be declared void, win or lose.
E. PAYOUT LIMITS
a) Payout day definition : Where bets have been placed on different days “the maximum amount which can be won
in one days betting” is determined by the day on which the final event on each slip is resolved rather than the day
on which each individual bet is placed.
b) Multiple bets : For multiple bets involving events with different maximum limits, the lowest limit will apply.
c) Group / syndicate betting : Maximum payout limits apply to any customer or group of customers acting
together who have backed the same combination of selections, including where placed in a series of bets, at a
range of prices, over several days or across different branches.
Horse Racing
GB & Irish racing
covered by the LBO service £250,000
Tote bets entered into the Tote Pool NO LIMIT
GB & Irish racing
NOT covered by full service £25,000
Any Ante-Post bet £250,000
Foreign Racing
covered by the full LBO service £250,000
Foreign Racing NOT covered
by the full LBO service £ 25,000
Tote bets not entered in to the Tote Pool
Tote Jackpot £50,000
Tote Placepot £10,000
All other accepted Tote Bets £10,000
Greyhound Racing
BAGS £25,000
Live on Sky Sports £25,000
Other TV (Terrestrial & other satellite) £ 25,000
Non BAGS £ 10,000
Football & Sports Betting
All Grade 1 Football £100,000
All other Football £25,000
Rugby League/Union, Cycling, Tennis, Athletics,
Boxing, Darts, Snooker, US Sports,
Motor Sports, Cricket and Golf £25,000
Any sports bet including Ante-Post,
unless specific exceptions apply £25,000
Non Sports Betting
Numbers Betting £ 25,000
Virtual Racing £ 25,000
All other Non Sports events,
unless exceptions apply £ 10,000
TV Specials & other non-sport £ 10,000
F. RELATED BETTING
The company does not accept multiple wagers where the respective outcomes are related. Related means that should
one event happen the outcome of another event in the wager becomes more likely to happen.
(e.g. Snow in Glasgow on Christmas Day in a double with snow in Edinburgh on the same day.
England to win the semi final of the World Cup in a double with England to win the final.
The same horse to win the 2000 Guineas and the Derby.
A footballer to score the first goal and his team to win)
If a related bet is placed then the whole stake will be equally divided as singles on the selections as written unless the
related parts of the bet are resolved at different times. If this occurs, unless ‘special double’ or special accumulative
odds are available, bets will be settled as instructed with the odds for the second or subsequent legs being
determined at each individual stage. Where the company has offered special accumulative odds, the bet will be
settled accordingly.
Should no price be available for subsequent races/events then that part of the wager will be deemed to be void.
G. OBVIOUS ERRORS
An LBO is, by its very nature, a fast moving environment where odds move rapidly and bets are taken continuously,
consequently mistakes can occur. Despite every effort to ensure complete accuracy, the company cannot be held
responsible for any typing, human or other obvious error which leads to any errors or omissions, including the
announcing, publishing or marking of odds, handicaps, place terms, runners or results other than those intended, or
bets being taken which contravene the company’s rules. In cases where a bet has been taken at an incorrect price,
the bet will be re-booked at the correct price, or terms available with this company, at the time the bet was placed,
and the company reserves the right to similarly correct any other errors.
H. CHEATING
The company reserves the right to void any or all bets made by any person or group of persons acting in an attempt
to defraud the company where there is evidence of price, race, match or event rigging or breach of a rule applied by
the governing body of the sport concerned (see section 15.1 of the Gambling Commission’s Licence Conditions and
Codes of Practice). Where evidence exists of rigging or of some other act which has unfairly affected the result, or
where there is evidence of a series of bets each containing the same selection(s) having been placed by or for the
same individual or syndicate of individuals, the company reserves the right to make bets void or withhold payment of
returns pending the outcome of any subsequent investigation.
I. INCORRECT AND AMBIGUOUS BET INSTRUCTIONS
a) Too many selections : Will be settled as a full cover bet on those selections and a proportionate amount paid
e.g. 10p Yankee five selections will be settled as a full cover bet on those selections (Canadian) and paid
accordingly.
b) Too few selections : Will be settled as a full cover bet on those selections and a proportionate amount paid e.g.
40p Yankee three selections will be settled as a full cover bet on three selections, a £1.10 Trixie, and paid
accordingly.
c) Incorrect instructions : Where the instructions stated on a betting slip are duplicated e.g. 6 Doubles, 4 Doubles,
on four selections the obvious 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles will be paid. However, if the instruction for example is 8
Doubles on five horses the bet will be settled on the correct number of doubles to proportionate stakes i.e. 8 x 10p
Doubles will be settled as 10 x 8p Doubles.
d) No instructions : Where the instructions are unclear or where no instructions appear apart from named
selections, favourites or trap numbers, then the total stake will be divided equally and invested as a win full cover
bet e.g. one selection will be settled as a win single; 3 selections - stake £2.00 would be taken as 3 x 50p Doubles,
1 x 50p Treble; 3 selections - stake £3.50 would be taken as 3 x 50p Singles, 3 x 50p Doubles, 1 x 50p Treble.
Where there are no instructions and all selections are in the same race the stake will be divided as Reverse or
Combination Forecasts.
e) Understaked and overstaked bets : Where a bet is placed and the total stake is incorrect, that bet will be
settled as per the instruction in proportionate amounts. Where a bet is placed and the total staked is more than
the bet instruction, the overstaked amount will be apportioned to the whole bet.
f) Same selection duplicated : If the same selection is included more than once in a multiple or accumulative bet,
the duplicated selection will be considered a runner only once and a non-runner subsequently.
g) Horses in the same race : Where there are two horses in the same race in Doubles, Trebles, etc. stakes will be
split. Where both are engaged singly in the same race, the bet will be settled as 50% win on each. However, if one
of the two selections that clash is entered for another race on that day then the wager will be settled as if timed
for the race in which the selections could not clash.
h) Incorrectly named selection : Where a customer uses part of the name of one selection with part of another
selection and which selection was intended cannot clearly be understood the stake will be divided equally between
the selections in all bets. Where more than two horses/greyhounds are involved the selection will be void.
i) Named and numbered selections : A named selection will always take precedence over a race card number e.g.
Westmead Hawk - Trap 4 is written, and that selection runs from Trap 5, Westmead Hawk will be the selection. If
Westmead Hawk is withdrawn the selection is a non-runner regardless of whether a reserve runs from Trap 5.
j) Forecast / Tricast : Where there is doubt as to whether Forecast or Tricast is intended and the number of bets
for either would be the same, the bet, in all cases, will be settled as a Forecast.
J. INCORRECTLY TIMED OR UNTIMED WAGERS
The following will apply for both horse and greyhound wagers. Where a client names a selection then the name will
stand as the selection irrespective of whether it has been incorrectly timed or numbered in any way. For an unnamed
selection whether a favourite or trap number, the following will apply.
a) Untimed / incorrectly timed : Where a selection is untimed or incorrectly timed and a meeting stated, Singles,
Straight or Combination Forecasts, Straight or Combination Tricasts will be settled for the next race to be run at
that meeting after the time of acceptance. Where greyhound race times and meetings do not correspond the race
time will always take precedence. Where a selection is timed for a race that has already been resolved the bet will
be settled on the next race to go off at the nominated meeting after the bet is placed. In accumulative bets the
selection will be void and treated as a non-runner.
b) Correctly timed / no meeting : Where a bet is timed but no meeting stated then it will be taken as being for a
meeting with a race at that time provided that the meeting is covered by a full betting and result service from SIS.
In the event of there being more than one meeting covered by a full SIS service with races at that time then the
stakes will be divided equally to cover races at that time. Where a bet is timed for a meeting not taking place that
day, then it will be taken as being for a meeting with a race at that time taking place that day. In the event of
there being more than one such meeting covered by a full SIS service the stakes will be divided equally to cover
all meetings with races at that time. Where a bet is timed for a meeting originally scheduled for that day but
which is postponed or abandoned the bet will be made void.
c) Untimed / incorrectly timed and no meeting : Where a selection is untimed or incorrectly timed with no
meeting stated then in Singles, Straight or Combination Forecasts, Straight or Combination Tricasts the bets will
be settled as being for the next race to be run after acceptance. Where a selection is correctly timed for a race that
has already been resolved but no meeting nominated, the bet will be settled on the next race to go off after the
time the bet was placed at the meeting to which that time was relevant. In the case of Doubles, Trebles or
multiple bets the selection will be void and treated as a non-runner.
d) Correct time and meeting but no selection : Where a time and meeting are stated but no selection given then
the bet will be void and treated as a non-runner.
e) Untimed or incorrectly timed doubly engaged selection : Where the selection is untimed or incorrectly timed
the wager will be taken as for the first race in which the selection runs.
K. FORECASTS
a) Acceptance : Forecast wagers are accepted for all races of 3 or more actual runners and will be settled as a
Straight Forecast (i.e. selections to finish 1st and 2nd in correct order) in accordance with the Computer Straight
Forecast return, as broadcast by the LBO service provider. If there are less than 3 actually running in a race, all
Forecast wagers for that race will be void - win or lose. Should Reverse Forecasts (i.e. selection to finish in either
order) be required this must be clearly stated. In the event of no Computer Straight Forecast return being
declared, Forecast wagers will be settled in accordance with the NSL Straight Forecast chart provided that 3 or
more actually run in that race. Should there be no official Starting Price return for a race all Forecast wagers for
that race will be void.
b) Combination Forecasts : Where a client selects a Combination Straight Forecast e.g. ABC. 3 x £1.00 Forecasts,
it will be settled as 3 Straight Forecasts as written on the slip i.e. AB, AC, BC. Where a client selects Combination
Forecasts A,B,C, and stakes £6.00, this will be settled as 6 x £1.00 Straight Forecasts AB; BA; AC; CA; BC; CB.
c) Unnamed favourites : Forecast bets are not accepted containing unnamed favourites and if placed will be void -
win or lose.
d) Non runner : Should any Forecast contain a non-runner, the total stake will be placed to win on the other
selection.
e) Selections in different races : Should any Forecast contain selections that are for different races then the total
stake will be divided equally and placed as a Win Single on each selection.
f) Lone finisher : In races where a horse finishes alone and no dividend is returned, all Forecast bets nominating
that horse to finish first will be settled as a Win single at Starting Price on the winning horse. All other Forecast
bets in the race are lost.
g) Dead Heat : In the event of two or more horses or greyhounds ‘dead heating’ for first or second place, separate
dividends will be declared and paid to each qualifying forecast.
L. FORECAST DOUBLES, TREBLES, PATENTS AND YANKEES
a) Acceptance : Forecast Doubles, Forecast Trebles, Forecast Patents and Forecast Yankees are accepted for both
horses and greyhounds running at BAGS meetings on the proviso that there are 3 or more runners in each race.
Settlement will be in accordance with the declared Computer Straight Forecast.
b) Combination Forecasts : Forecast Accumulators are only accepted as part of a Forecast Yankee. Any other bet
that includes a Forecast Accumulator will be void - win or lose.
c) Order written : Where Straight Forecast Doubles, Trebles and Yankees are nominated, selections will be settled
in the order that they are written.
M. TRICASTS
a) Acceptance : Tricasts are offered on all Handicap horse races (and occasionally other races as advertised) where
there are 8 or more declared runners on the proviso that at least 6 run, all greyhound races covered by the
Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service (BAGS), and other greyhound races/meetings where there is a dividend
declared in the Racing Post. To win, a customer has to nominate the first 3 to finish in correct order. Any winning
Tricast is paid according to the official Computer Tricast return which is declared to a £1 stake.
b) No Computer Tricast Declared : If a Tricast is accepted for a race for which no Computer Tricast return is made,
the bet will be settled as a Computer Straight Forecast on the first two nominated selections.
c) Unnamed favourites : Tricasts are only accepted for named or numbered selections. In any Tricast containing an
unnamed favourite, the unnamed favourite will be treated as a non-runner and the bet will be settled as a
Computer Straight Forecast on the two nominated selections.
d) Non runners : In a Tricast containing a non-runner the bet will be settled as a Forecast on the remaining two
selections in the order stated. Two non-runners in a Tricast, the bet will be settled as a Win Single on the
remaining selection.
e) Dead Heat : In the event of two or more horses ‘dead-heating’ for first, second or third place, separate dividends
will be declared and paid to each qualifying Tricast.
f) Tricast multiples : Tricasts are accepted for Singles only. If any Tricast multiples are placed, the total stake will
be divided equally and invested as Tricast Singles.
N. ANTE-POST
a) Acceptance : Ante-Post wagers are accepted on the basis All in Run or Not, Entered or Not (unless placed on the
condition ‘With a Run’). Except where specifically stated otherwise, stakes are lost on an Ante-Post bet if a
selection does not take part and no Tattersalls’ Rule 4c deductions are made from winning Ante-Post bets.
b) Bets not accepted / voided : Any Ante-Post bet of the following type will be void - win or lose.
i) Place only
ii) If Cash (Any to come - ATC)
iii) Equally Divided (ED)
iv) First Past the Post
v) Jockey Club Rule 121 decrees that Stewards are empowered to reduce the numbers in a race if at the
overnight declaration stage too many have been left in for the safety of horses and jockeys. Ante-Post bets on
horses compulsorily withdrawn in these circumstances will be void and stakes returned.
c) Abandoned / void races / venue alteration : If a race is postponed to another day and overnight declarations
stand, then Ante-Post bets stand. However, Single Ante-Post bets on horse racing will be made void and any
selection involved in accumulative bets will be treated as a non-runner if:
The race is abandoned.
The race is officially declared void.
The conditions of the race are altered after bets are made (as defined under Tattersalls’ Rules).
The venue is altered.
O. HORSE RACING
a) Settlement : Bets will be settled on the official result at the weigh in and, unless an early price or board price has
been taken or Tote odds have been specified, all bets will be settled at the Starting Price. In the case of a dead
heat, stakes will be divided by the number runners in the dead heat. The divided stake is settled at full odds
between the dead heating horses
b) Each-Way Betting :
i) Bets will be settled to win unless each way is clearly indicated. Bets are not accepted where the place stake
exceeds the win stake. If taken excess place stakes will be void - win or lose.
ii) Each way doubles, trebles etc will be settled as two distinct bets i.e. win to win and place to place unless
clearly indicated otherwise e.g. equally divided.
iii) Unless specifically advertised, place only bets are not accepted. If taken place stakes will be void - win or
lose.
iv) The place part of bets will be calculated according to the following schedule:
Non-handicaps Handicaps
WIN only……………………...2-4 runners….……….…..………WIN only
1/4 odds 1,2…………..….….5-7 runners……………..…1/4 odds 1,2
1/5 odds 1,2,3………...……8-11 …………...……….….1/5 odds 1,2,3
1/5 odds 1,2,3………..……12-15 runners…………..1/4 odds 1,2,3
1/5 odds 1,2,3…………..…16 or more………….….1/4 odds 1,2,3,4
c) Withdrawals : Withdrawals other than Ante-Post (Tattersalls’ Rule 4(c)) : Where a horse is withdrawn before
coming under Starter's orders, or is officially deemed by the Starter to have taken no part in the race, stakes will
be returned on the withdrawn horse and winning bets will be subject to deductions in accordance with Tattersalls’
Rule 4(c). The rate of deduction will be based on the following scale:-
1/9 or shorter 90p Evens to 6/5 45p
2/11 to 2/17 85p 5/4 to 6/4 40p
1/4 to 1/5 80p 13/8 to 7/4 35p
3/10 to 2/7 75p 15/8 to 9/4 30p
2/5 to 1/3 70p 5/2 to 3/1 25p
8/15 to 4/9 65p 10/3 to 4/1 20p
8/13 to 4/7 60p 9/2 to 11/2 15p
4/5 to 4/6 55p 6/1 to 9/1 10p
20/21 to 5/6 50p 10/1 to 14/1 5p
over 14/1 no deduction
In the event of two or more horses being withdrawn before coming under Starter's orders, the total deductions
shall not exceed £0.90 in £.
i) Should a horse be withdrawn and a new market formed, any bets laid at 'Show' prices prior to the new show
will be subject to the above deductions. In the event of a further withdrawal after the market has been re-
formed, bets placed at 'Show' prices in the original market will be subject to a further deduction based on the
price of the withdrawn horse in the original market. Bets placed in the new market will be subject to a
deduction based on the current price.
ii) The above scale will also apply in the case of non-runners in Early Price races and will be used for other
events where it is specifically advertised that deductions in line with 'Tattersalls' Rule 4(c) will apply.
iii) Bets on horse racing, other than Ante Post, will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. If
postponed to another day and overnight declarations stand, then bets stand, providing the venue or running
surface is not altered. If the overnight declarations do not stand or the venue is altered, bets are void. If,
for any reason, races are set back to later in the day, the settling of all bets will be governed by the time
advertised in The Racing Post, (for example, if the 2.00 race is run at 2.30, the bet will stand for the 2.00
race as advertised).
d) Tote Betting
Bets placed through the Tote terminal if available (including Jackpot and Scoop6), are accepted as agents for the
Tote and will be subject to the rules of the Tote. The remainder of this rule applies to Tote bets which are NOT
placed through the Tote terminal.
i) Bets accepted : The following Tote Bets are accepted for all horse race meetings subject to the company’s
General Rules: Win, Each-Way, Exacta and Placepots.
ii) Bets not accepted : The company does not accept the official Tote Jackpot, Scoop6, Trifecta or Place-Only
bets and any such bets taken will be void – win or lose.
iii) Win and Each-Way : The word TOTE must be clearly written in full on the betting slip otherwise bets will, in
all cases, be settled at S.P. In races where there are insufficient runners for a place dividend, the place part of
the bet is void. If, for any other reason, a Tote dividend is not returned, Tote Win and Each-Way bets will be
settled S.P. (the Place part at the appropriate S.P. place odds).
iv) Exacta : If a Tote Exacta is required the words Exacta or Reverse Exacta must be clearly written on the bet.
Selections have to finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order to qualify for an Exacta dividend. Where there is no
winner in the Tote Exacta Pool and no dividend declared, all Exacta bets for the race will be settled as S.P.
Computer Straight Forecasts. Should a non-runner be selected in an Exacta the bet will be void.
v) Exclusions :
a) The company does not accept favourite bets at Tote returns.
b) The company does not accept Tote bets for any Irish horseracing.
c) The company does not accept Tote bets for British or Irish Greyhound racing.
d) Any special offers, bonuses or consolations offered on general betting do not apply to bets at Tote or
Pari-Mutuel odds.
e) Should any official Tote Jackpot for any country be taken, the bet will be void and stakes refunded
subject to our rules.
Any bet covered by a) b) and c) taken will be settled at S.P.
e) Non-UK and Irish Horse Racing
i) In countries where there is no starting price (SP) betting (e.g. France, Italy and the U.S.A) bets may be
accepted at Show Prices when SIS provides a betting guide. As these prices are based on the Tote Win Pool,
Show Price bets may be accepted win only. If an each-way bet is placed at a Show Price, the place part will be
settled at the Tote place dividend. Where horses are coupled the Show Price will cover all of the coupled
horses.
ii) Where a customer has not requested an ‘Early Morning Price’, ‘Day of Event Price’ or ‘Show Price’, bets will be
settled at Pari-Mutuel (Tote) returns.
FRANCE/ )Pari-Mutuel dividends are declared inclusive of a 1 unit stake; Win and each way and
ITALY ) exacta accepted (in France races with 8 or more runners are dual forecasts)
U.S.A. Tote dividends are declared inclusive of a 1 unit stake and the company accepts:-
Win and Show (1-2-3) - except where there are 5-7 betting interests when the Place
pool return (1-2) dividend will be used for settlement.
Exacta – 1st and 2nd in correct order
P. GREYHOUND BETTING
a) Acceptance : Greyhound bets are accepted for all B.A.G.S. (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service), and any
other meeting when the card is printed in the Racing Post. Bets placed for Greyhound meetings other than those
specified will be declared void - win or lose.
b) Each-Way betting : The place part of each-way bets in races of 5 to 7 runners will be settled at 1/4 odds for the
first and second and in races of 8 runners at 1/5 the odds for the first, second and third. In races of fewer than 5
runners, the place part goes on to win. Place only bets are not accepted.
c) Vacant Trap : Where a client selects a trap number from which no selection runs, in Singles, Doubles, Trebles,
etc. this will be treated as a non-runner.
d) Reserve : Should a reserve run from a trap number stated by a client, this will be deemed to be the selection.
Where a track holds two meetings on the same day unless clearly stated which meeting is intended the bet will
stand for the first meeting to commence after bet acceptance.
e) Conflict between name and trap number : Where a client selects both the name and trap number of a
greyhound, if both refer to different selections then the name takes preference as the client’s selection.
f) Settlement : Payment will be made on the official result of races. Bets will be void in the event of no Starting
Price being returned.
g) Greyhound Tote : We do not accept any British or Irish Greyhound Tote Bets. Such bets taken will be settled at
S.P.
h) Withdrawals : In the event of any withdrawals all bets taken at Early Prices will be settled at SP.
i) Re-run races : When a race is re-run all multiple bets stand. Single bets will also stand, unless the customer
requests the bet to be made void prior to the race being re-run. Where a Price has been taken on the original
running of the race, settlement will be at the Starting Price returned on the re-run. Should a race be declared
void and not re-run, all selections will be treated as non-runners.
Q. FOOTBALL BETTING
Bets are settled on the result at the end of normal play, unless otherwise stated. The term normal play
denotes the 90 minute period plus any stoppage time and other interruptions to play. Unless otherwise
stated normal play will be the basis for settlement of bets on Cup competition games; for the avoidance of
doubt, for bet settlement purposes the result of a Cup competition is NOT the result after the extra time
or a penalty shoot-out.
Where odds for outright win (i.e. the result after extra time or a penalty shoot-out) as well as normal play
are offered in Cup competitions, etc, the odds initialled by staff on the slip will identify which of these
bets is intended if there is an ambiguity in the written instructions.
a) Marking of Coupons : A figure ‘1’ denotes a home win, ‘2’ an away win and ‘X’ a draw. Where a match is played
on a neutral ground, for coupon marking purposes, the left hand team will count as the home side.
b) Stakes :
i) Newspaper and Pool plans are not accepted unless advertised by the company and where placed will be void.
ii) Full staking instructions must be given clearly.
iii) Should a customer enter a line but neglect to enter the stake for that line, the bet will remain valid as long as
provision has been made for that bet within the total stake. If provision has not been made for the bet within
the total stake, that line will be void.
iv) Any number of selections without specific instructions will be settled as an accumulator.
c) Minimum Selections : Only matches which are listed on the company’s Individual Odds Coupons or are displayed
on the sports screen system may be selected. Singles and upwards are accepted on all matches, with the
exception of the Australian coupon, where a minimum of trebles is required. Where fewer than 3 selections taken
from the Australian coupon are included in any accumulative bet the Australian matches will be made void and the
bet settled on the remaining selections. On Lists such as the Sections List customers may be required to make a
set number of selections in order to achieve the minimum guaranteed odds/returns. However, incomplete lists will
stand and settlement will be based on the individual odds quoted for each selection.
d) Maximum Selections : There is no limit to the number of selections that may be chosen.
e) Correct Scores : Bets must predict the score at the end of normal time (90 minutes), extra time does not count.
Correct scores are accepted in singles and upwards.
f) Handicap List : For the purpose of deciding results on the Handicap List, a number of goals (or half-goals) is
added to, or subtracted from, the total goals scored by the away team. Settlement on the Handicap List will be at
the special odds shown alongside its matches, using the actual score in the match adjusted for the ‘handicap’.
g) Matches postponed, brought forward or abandoned :
i) An unplayed or postponed match will be treated as a ‘non-runner’ for settling purposes unless it is played
during the same 'football week' (Monday - Monday), in which case the bet will stand unless cancelled by
mutual consent.
ii) Bets originally containing the correct minimum number of selections but including void or postponed matches
will stand on the remaining selections in the bet.
iii) Should any match(es) listed on the coupon be played prior to the date or kick-off time denoted, any such
match(es) may be included provided the wager is received no later than the revised kick-off time.
iv) Any football match abandoned before the completion of normal play will be void, except for those bets the
outcome of which has already been determined at the time of abandonment. For example, First Player to
Score or Time of the First Goal bets will stand provided a goal has been scored at the time of abandonment.
v) ‘Results’ issued by the Pools Panel on postponed matches are not admissible and selections in such matches
are void.
h) Matches not played as listed : Where the venue of any arranged match is reversed the selection will be void
and the selection of a match played on a neutral ground will also be void unless the fact that it is to be played on
a neutral ground is indicated on the coupon or screen system. If a team plays a different opponent from the one
printed on the coupon, the selection will be void.
i) Divisional Betting : League winners will be determined by the official rules of the respective league. Therefore a
play off or any other process which is used to determine the league winner will count. In divisional betting, with
the exception of league winners involved in a play off, the finishing position of teams at the end of their scheduled
programme of matches will determine placings. No allowance will be made for any promotion / relegation play-
offs or subsequent enquiries by the respective leagues.
j) Settlement of wagers : In all cases wagers will be settled using statistics provided by the Press Association (PA),
the national agency which supplies match statistics and reports to the media.
k) First/Last Player To Score :
i) Bets are accepted on normal play only.
ii) First and last scorer bets are settled in accordance with the players named by the Press Association
immediately after the match has finished. Any subsequent amendments to Press Association records will not
count.
iii) Every effort will be made to quote First/Last Player to Score odds for all possible participants. However,
players not originally quoted will count as winners should they score the first/last goal. Bets on players not
taking part in the match will be void as will bets on ‘first player to score’ where the selection comes on after
the first goal is scored. All players that take part in a match will be considered 'runners' for last player to
score purposes.
iv) Should there be any doubt as to whether a first / last or anytime scorer is intended, in all instances it will be
settled on the first goalscorer.
v) If the PA does not produce statistics giving the names of the goalscorers for matches outside the UK, then
settlement will be based on information obtained from the national newspapers of the relevant country.
l) Goalscorers / To Score A Goal At Any Time
i) Bets are accepted on normal play only.
ii) Bets will be offered on selected matches where a player can be nominated to score a goal at any time.
iii) Only players who start a match will be considered ‘runners’.
iv) In the event of ‘non-runners’, singles will be void and accumulative bets will be settled on the remaining
selections.
v) Any selections taken from a match that is not completed will be treated as a non-runner.
vi) Please note that own goals do not count in the settlement of goalscorer bets.
m) Managers To Lose Their Positions By The End Of The Season Etc : The end of the season is defined as the
time when the League programmes, (including any play-off matches, for bets involving managers outside the
Premier League) have been completed.
n) Half-Time / Full-Time Double Result : Bets must predict the result at half-time (home, draw, away) and the
end of normal time (home, draw, away). Extra time and penalty shoot-outs do not count. Bets will be void if the
match is abandoned.
o) Correct Scores : Bets must predict the score at the end of normal time and will be available on selected matches.
Own goals count. Extra Time and penalty shoot-outs do not count.
p) Next Goal scorer : Bets predicting the Next Goal scorer will be available on selected matches while they are in
progress. Bets will be void if the selected player does not participate. Bets will be void if the match is abandoned
before a goal is scored. Extra Time and penalty shoot-outs do not count.
q) Team to Score First/Second/Next Goal : Own goals count to the side credited with the goal.
r) Scorecast : Where a nominated player does not play or comes on after the first goal is scored, bets will be settled
on the nominated correct score at the appropriate odds.
R. SPORTS BETTING - GENERAL
a) Acceptance : Bets are accepted for all sporting events on which we offer odds. Unless a specific reference is
made in our rules that cover the sport, settlement will be based on the official competition rules.
b) Handicap betting : Where prices for both outright win and handicap are available, unless a handicap or qualifying
price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the outright win.
c) Abandoned or postponed events : Events that are abandoned or postponed will be void unless they take place
in the same week. (Monday to Monday)
d) Extra Time / Overtime : Unless a specific reference is made in the rules for the particular sport, or unless
manually endorsed by the company on the betting slip, extra time / overtime does not count in the settlement of
bets.