Betting Rules

Motor Racing

Formula One Racing
All race bets are settled on the official classification from the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the sports governing body, at the time of the podium presentation.

Drivers Championship
Each participant is priced to be the top driver over the Formula 1 season in accordance with Drivers Championship standings, and rules as specified by the FIA. Each-Way terms apply and may be updated as the season progresses.

Constructors Championship
Each participant is priced to be the top constuctor over the Formula 1 season in accordance with Constructors Championship standings, and rules as specified by the FIA. Each-Way terms apply and may be updated as the season progresses.

Match Betting/Group Betting
Two drivers or constructors may be paired/put in a group for betting purposes and prices offered on which of them will finish in a higher position in the Drivers/Constructors Championship standings, as specified by the FIA, and in accordance with their official rules. Minimum 16 races must take place for bets to stand.

Individual Team Points/Team Handicap Matchups for Season/Team Season Specials
All bets are action regardless of driver changes. Minimum 16 races must be raced for bets to stand.

First Podium/Points/Win/Non-Podium Finish
Predict the first Grand Prix in which the specified driver will finish on the podium/finish in the points/win a race/not have a podium finish. All races must take place in the specified order. Specified driver must take part in qualifying for bets to stand. Specified driver does not have to finish the race for bets to stand.

Most Race Wins/Pole Positions/Fastest Laps/Podium Finishes
Markets are settled based on results over the whole season. For settlement purposes official results from the FIA count, (including any result changes imposed by the FIA at the time of the podium presentation for the last race of the season). Dead heat rules may apply.

Individual Driver Points/Driver Handicap Matchups
For bets to stand each driver must take part in six races for the team he starts the season with. If driver switches team after more than six races then points/finishing placings accrued with new team will count in addition to those gained with original team. Minimum sixteen races must take place for bets to stand.

Team and Driver Handicap Betting
All bets are action regardless of team changes. Minimum 16 races must take place for bets to stand.

Individual Grand Prix Betting
All drivers who start the warm up lap are deemed as runners. The podium positions will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd for betting purposes.

Qualification Markets
Official qualifying times as recorded by the FIA will be used for settlement. For Fastest Qualifier, times recorded in the third phase count. If for some reason the third phase does not take place we will settle on the official grid as formed by the FIA. Grid position penalties do not apply for settlement purposes. However, qualifying time penalties (as specified by the FIA) will. Drivers must start the first phase of qualifying for bets to stand. For fastest in qualifying session 1 and 2 drivers must start the specified phase of qualifying for bets to stand.

Fastest in Practice Session 1, 2, 3
Official qualifying times as recorded by the FIA will be used for settlement. Drivers must start the specified phase of practice for bets to stand.

Fastest driver in every qualifying phase
Predict whether an individual driver will be the fastest qualifier in all 3 phases of qualifying.

Fastest Qualifying Stage
Predict which qualifying phase will produce the fastest qualifying time. Dead-Heat rules apply.

To Reach Qualifying Session Three
Official qualifying times as recorded by the FIA will be used for settlement. Drivers must start the first phase of qualifying for bets to stand.

Start of the Race
The start of any race is defined as the signal to start the warm-up lap.

Number of Classified Drivers/Groups To Finish/To Finish Last/ To Be Classified/Not To Finish The Race
Drivers that have completed 90% or more of the number of laps completed by the winner (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) are regarded as finishers in line with the official FIA classification. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets/groups involving that driver are void.

Head to Head Markets

If one of the drivers does not start the race, the Head to Head will be scratched. Provdided both drivers start the race, the market will be settled as the driver to finish the race in a higher position than the other. In the event that one/both of the drivers do not finish the race (i.e. retire from the race), the market will be settled as the driver who completed the most laps.

 

Finish In The Points/Podium Finish
The result for settlement is at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications and/or appeals will not affect bets.

Highest Finishing Position
If both drivers fail to complete the race then the driver completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If both drivers retire on the same lap then bets will be settled on the official classification at the time of podium presentation.

Finishing Position Markets
If both drivers fail to complete the race then the driver completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If both drivers retire on the same lap then bets will be settled on the official classification at the time of podium presentation.

Next Retirement
Bets will be settled on the official FIA result. Dead-Heat rules apply if two or more drivers retire on the same lap.

Team Points
Bets will be settled on the combined points total of both drivers within a manufacturer's team.

Race Match Betting
Bets will be settled on the official classification at the time of podium presentation.

Winning Car
All cars will be deemed as runners. The podium positions will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd for betting purposes.

Winning Margin/Qualifying Winning Margin
Bets will be settled on the official FIA result.

Fastest Lap
The official FIA result at the time of the podium presentation for the race will be used.

Dual Forecast
Both drivers must finish in the first two in the race. Any other finishing position or retirement then the bet is a loser. Based on the result at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications do not affect bets. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets involving that driver are void.

Will There Be A Safety Car Period During The Race?
A Safety Car Period is defined as the need for the Safety Car to run in front of the leading car during a specified race. Should the race start under the Safety Car, then all bets concerning the Safety Car market will be settled as Yes. If the race finishes under safety car conditions but the safety car has not had time to get to the front of the leading car this market will be settled as Yes.

VIRTUAL SAFETY CAR;

The VSC procedure may be initiated to neutralise a practice session or a race upon the order of the clerk of the Course. It will normally be used when double waved yellow flags are needed...Article 40.1 of the 2016 FIA Sporting Regulations

SAFETY CAR;

PLEASE NOTE: For betting purposes we do not take Virtual Safety Car (VSC) into consideration, ONLY Safety Car


Race Group Betting
The winner is the driver achieving the highest placing at the time of the podium presentation. If all drivers in the group fail to be classified then the driver completing the most laps will be deemed the winner. If all drivers in the group fail to be classified and two or more drivers retired on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply. Drivers are grouped together for betting purposes only. Non-Runner No-Bet - deductions in line with Tattersalls' Rule 4(c) will apply.

First driver To Retire (Parade Lap Counts)
Driver must start 1st parade lap. Bet settlement will be determined by which lap number a car retires on. Should more than one car retire on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply.

Lap Of First Retirement
A two way (under/over) market will be offered for the lap in which the first race retirement takes place. Settlement will be based on official FIA results. (Note: The FIA display the number of completed laps a driver has achieved, so they would have retired on the next lap i.e. If the completed laps on the FIA result is 3 then the driver is deemed to have retired on lap 4 and this will be used for settlement purposes.) If no retirement takes place for a specified Grand Prix, bets will be settled as a 'push'.

First Constructor Retirement (Parade Lap Counts)
Bets will have action once the 1st parade lap starts. The winner is the constructor of the first car to retire. Should more than one car retire on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply.

Handicap Betting
Each driver's handicap is applied to their race time. The driver with the best race time after applying the handicap is considered the winner of this market.

Race Leader must complete 40 laps for bets to stand.

Bets stand irrespective of individual withdrawals.

Any driver who does not finish the race or whose official classification is 1 lap or greater behind the winner will be deemed a loser.

Dead-Heat rules apply.

Race Best Of Rest
Bets stand irrespective of individual withdrawals.

First Race Win
All races must take place in the specified order otherwise bets are void.

Specified driver must take part in qualifying for bets to stand.

First Lap Markets
Bets are settled on the first completed lap of the original race start. Any official restarts are disregarded, unless in the original race the first lap is not completed fully. In this case bets will be settled on the first fully completed lap.

To Retire On The First Lap
Any driver who is deemed to have completed no laps on the official FIA Race Classification will be deemed winners. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets involving that driver are void.

Leader After 1 Lap
For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after one classified race lap (warm-up lap not included). In the event of one lap not being fully completed all bets will be void.

Leader After Specified Laps
For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after the specified race lap in accordance with the FIA's official Race Lap Chart. In the event of the specified number of laps not being fully completed all bets will be void.

Driver Position At End Of 1st Lap
Select a driver's position at the end of the first fully completed lap of a named Grand Prix. Settlement will be based on the position recorded by the official FIA result. The named driver must start the race for bets to stand.

To Be Fastest In The Speed Trap
Official Speed Trap figures as recorded by the FIA on their Race Speed Trap document will be used for settlement. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets involving that driver are void.

To Be The First/Last Driver To Make A Pit Stop
Official Pit Stop details as recorded by the FIA on their Race Pit Stop Summary will be used for settlement. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets involving that driver are void.

To get caught speeding in the pit lane
Settled on the decision of the FIA if they deem a driver has broken the pit lane speed limit during the race. If a driver is not in position to start the warm up lap bets involving that driver are void.

To Finish The Race In A Better/Same/Worse Position Than Grid Position
Settlement will be based on the driver's final position on the FIA's official classification at the time of the podium presentation and the driver's grid position at the start of the race. To receive a finishing position the driver must be a classified finisher in accordance with the FIA's rules. Any bet on a driver who is classed as retired on the official FIA classification and not given a finishing position is deemed a loser. Any driver not starting the race from their designated grid position, including from the pit lane, will be declared void.

Team Match-Ups
Settlement will be based on the team accumulating the most points at the end of a specified race.

Constructor Handicap
The result will be determined by the number of points accumulated for a specified race by the two named constructors after the handicap has been applied.

Driver Handicap Matches
The result will be determined by the number of points accumulated for a specified race by the two named drivers after the handicap has been applied.

Nascar/Busch Racing
Outright Race Betting
The 'Field' includes any driver who is not listed.

Any drivers who do not qualify for the race will be deemed no action.

The race must be run within one week of the scheduled off time for there to be action. The official Nascar winner of the race shall be the winner of the race for wagering purposes (this includes all races which are halted prematurely for any reason).

Race Driver Match-Ups
All match-ups will be settled as per the official Nascar result. If one driver fails to complete the race then the other driver will be declared the winner. Where both drivers fail to complete the race then the number of full laps completed will determine the result. If both drivers fail to complete on the same lap then the official placing as assigned by the controlling authority will determine the result.

Race Match-Ups and Race Props - Both drivers must start the race (i.e. cross the start line) for bets to be action. If any driver is replaced before the start of the race then all match-ups will be void. Example: Driver Gordon qualifies in 1st place but due to injury is replaced by driver Brack (all bets void).

If a driver is replaced during the race then bets will stand on his replacement. Example: Driver Gordon starts the race but due to injury is replaced after 10 laps by replacement Driver Brack who then finishes the race and places 4th. In the race standings and for betting purposes Driver Gordon would be credited with a 4th place finish.

Race Props
Race props will be settled on official Nascar results. i.e. cautions, caution laps, lead changes, number of leaders, winning car etc. If a race is shortened and no official results are posted then all bets will be deemed no action.

For all markets, for customers ease, we will endeavour to grade all wagers at the conclusion of the race on the unofficial result. However we reserve the right to alter any wagers which may be affected by the official results as displayed on Nascar.com.

Qualifying
Qualifying match-ups - Qualifying match-ups are based on qualifying times (quickest times) and not the starting line up. For example, positions 37th to 43rd will be decided on times and not on any other criteria. If two or more drivers have an equal qualifying time then the driver with the higher grid position will be deemed the winner.

Bets will be void unless the driver starts the qualifying lap. If any driver fails to start then bets are deemed no action.

In the event of qualifying not being completed then all qualifying bets will be no action. All props will be settled on official Nascar results unless otherwise specified.

Future/Season Bets
All prop futures are deemed action when drivers qualify for at least 27 races. Outright Drivers Championship will be deemed as action when driver has qualified for at least 27 races.

Cart and Indy Racing
Outright Race Betting
The 'Field' includes any driver who is not listed. Any drivers who do not qualify for the race will be deemed no action. The race must be run within one week of the scheduled off time for there to be action. The winner, as deemed by the official ruling body of the race, shall be the winner of the race for wagering purposes. This includes all races which are halted prematurely for any reason.

Race Match-Ups And Props
Both drivers must start the race (i.e. cross the start line) for bets to be action. If any driver is replaced before the start of the race then all match-ups will be void. If one driver fails to complete the race then the other driver will be declared the winner. Where both drivers fail to complete the race then the number of full laps completed will determine the result. If both drivers fail to complete on the same lap then the official placing as assigned by the controlling authority will determine the result.

Touring Cars
All race bets are settled on the official classification from the relevant governing body, at the time of the podium presentation. This will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries. Please refer to Formula One rules above regarding bet settlement on specific markets.

Driver Championship
Each participant is priced to be the top driver over the relevant touring car season in accordance with the Driver Championship standings, and rules as specified by the governing body.

Individual Race Betting
All drivers who start the warm up lap are deemed as runners. The podium positions will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd for betting purposes.

Qualification Markets
Official qualifying positions as recorded by the relevant governing body will be used for settlement. Grid position penalties do not apply for settlement purposes. Drivers must complete a qualifying lap for bets to stand.

Start Of The Race
The start of any race is defined as the signal to start the warm up lap.

Number Of Classified Drivers
Settled on the number of drivers classed as finishers in the relevant official classification.

Podium Finish
The result for settlement is at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications and/or appeals will not affect bets.

Race Match Betting
Bets will be settled on the relevant official classification at the time of podium presentation.

Winning Margin
Bets will be settled on the official result.

Fastest Lap
The official result at the time of the podium presentation for the race will be used.

First Retirement (Warm Up Lap Counts)
Bets will have action once the warm up lap begins. The winner is the driver of the first car to retire. Should more than one driver retire on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply.

Leader After 1 lap
For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after one classified race lap (warm up lap not included). In the event of one lap not being fully completed all bets will be void.

A1
All race bets are settled on the official classification from the A1GP organisation, the sports governing body, at the time of the podium presentation. This will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries. Please refer to Formula One rules above regarding bet settlement on specific markets.

Rally
All race bets are settled on the official classification as defined by the official race organisers and will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries.

Superleague Formula
All race bets are settled on the official classification from the sports governing body, at the time of the podium presentation. This will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries. Please refer to Formula One rules above regarding bet settlement on specific markets.

Team Championship
Each participant is priced to be the top team over the Superleague Formula season in accordance with Championship standings, and rules as specified by the governing body.

Individual Race Betting
All drivers who start the lap preceding the rolling start are deemed as runners. The podium positions will be used to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd for betting purposes.

Qualification Markets
Official qualifying positions as recorded by the governing body will be used for settlement. Grid position penalties do not apply for settlement purposes. Drivers must start the group phase of qualifying for bets to stand.

Start Of The Race
The start of any race is defined as the signal to start the rolling start lap.

Podium Finish
The result for settlement is at the time of the podium presentation. Subsequent disqualifications and/or appeals will not affect bets.

Race Match Betting
Bets will be settled on the official classification at the time of podium presentation.

Winning Margin
Bets will be settled on the official result.

Fastest Lap
The official result at the time of the podium presentation for the race will be used.

First Retirement (Rolling Start Lap Counts)
Bets will have action once the rolling start lap begins. The winner is the driver of the first car to retire. Should more than one driver retire on the same lap then Dead-Heat rules apply.

Leader After 1 Lap
For settlement purposes the winner is deemed to be the driver leading the race as they cross the start/finish line after one classified race lap (rolling start lap not included). In the event of one lap not being fully completed all bets will be void.