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General betting rules
Updated over 4 months ago

In the case of abandoned matches, or matches where the original scheduled amount of play is changed, (for example, a reduction in the number of overs in a cricket match) except where specifically stated otherwise, bets will be settled on the current result if further play could not affect that result. For example if a football match has been abandoned but the number of corners has already exceeded the maximum number specified, then further play could not affect that result.

Any multiple bet reduced by a void, abandoned or postponed match will stand for the remaining selections, irrespective of the minimum number of selections required.

Place terms on sports betting are those that were relevant at the time that the bet was placed. If you place an each-way bet and you are uncertain as to the current place terms you should ask the telephonist to confirm them at the time. Place terms on horse and greyhound racing, with the exception of ante post are those that were relevant at the start of the race.

In the event that the number of scheduled sets/legs to be played is changed (For example a match that was originally scheduled to be played over five sets being reduced to three), then match bets will stand but set betting will be made void.

Unless specifically stated otherwise in our rules for each individual sport, bets on any 2 runner market that ends in a tie or draw, or exactly the number of points quoted, where no price was offered for that eventuality, will be made void and stakes returned. Dead heat rules will apply for bets placed on markets with 3 or more runners unless stated otherwise.

With the exception of Antepost markets, unless specifically stated otherwise in our rules for individual sports, bets on abandoned or postponed matches or races, will be made void unless rescheduled for the next day. Bets on postponed events or tournaments, such as a bet on a golfer or tennis player to win a tournament will stand for one full week from the original scheduled start date, after which time they will be made void. Bets on Antepost markets will stand until the event is completed or officially cancelled.

Set, Frame and Leg Markets: The full number of sets/frames/legs required to win the match must be achieved. If circumstances, for whatever reason, prevail so the match is awarded to a contestant before this is achieved, then set/frame and leg betting on that match will be made void.

Handicaps. The handicap is added to the team after the final result.

In the event of a change of opponent from the one advertised, then all bets are void.

We reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet and to make ambiguous bets void.

We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a market at any time without notice.

In play match betting. If a match is not completed all bets will be void unless further play could not effect the result.

BetWright makes every effort to make sure that we do not make any errors in prices, handicaps, lines or terms when accepting bets. However, where a palpable error through system failure or human error occurs, resulting in an incorrect price, handicap, line or terms then bets will be settled at the correct price or terms at the time the bet was placed. If settlement has already occurred, then bets will be resettled and/or an adjustment will be made to the customer's account. If the erroneous handicap or line indicates an unachievable or no-contest result, then bets will be void. For example, +2.5 set handicap in a women's tennis match.

Bets placed on an event which has already started will be void unless we are offering In Play betting, in which case the bet will be settled at the correct price at the time the bet was placed. If we are not offering In Play betting, then bets will be void except where no significant action has occurred that would markedly alter the chances of the selection winning or losing.

BetWright reserves the right to void any bets placed either:

  • after the outcome of an event is known;

  • after the happening of an event which significantly alters the chance of a selection winning and losing; or

  • at an incorrect price due to delayed ‘Live’ coverage of an event.

In the event of an error that results in a bet being corrected, BetWright will make reasonable efforts to contact customers before the start of the event.

BetWright reserves the right to recover any returns that are overpaid. This includes Cash Out payments.

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