The Betfair Sportsbook Rules and Regulations ("Sportsbook Rules") are part of Betfair's terms and conditions.
The Sportsbook Rules apply in relation to the markets offered and bets placed on the Betfair Sportsbook and on Betfair's "Fixed Odds" and "˜Multiples" products (although they do not apply in relation to any bets placed on Australian Multis, Tote Extra and Tote & Exotics markets). The Sportsbook Rules do not apply to markets offered or bets placed on the Betfair Exchange.
The Sportsbook Rules consist of the following:
The General Rules apply to all bets on the aforementioned products unless stated otherwise in the Specific Sports Rules. If there is any inconsistency between the Specific Sports Rules and the General Rules, the Specific Sports Rules shall prevail. The General Rules will apply in respect of any category of bets or markets not referred to in the Specific Sports Rules (for example, special bets or beach volleyball).
Please note that there are separate Rules and Regulations for each of our Exchange and Sportsbook products. The rules governing how markets are offered, managed and/or settled are not the same for every market on each product. In certain circumstances, a bet that is settled as a winner on one product may be settled as a loser on the other product (and vice versa). Additionally, different settlement rules may apply so that, for example, bets that are a winner on one product may be settled as a dead heat or be voided on the other product. Customers must ensure that they familiarise themselves with the relevant rules that apply to the bets that they place on Betfair's products.
Betfair customers should make themselves aware of all of the Sportsbook Rules affecting any market on which they wish to place a bet.
Any customer disputes regarding any bet or market settlement will be resolved in accordance with the Betfair Dispute Resolution Policy, see here.
Sport | Competition/Event Type | Market | Maximum Payout |
---|---|---|---|
American Football | NFL | All | £250,000 |
Aussie Rules | All | All | £100,000 |
Baseball | All | All | £250,000 |
Basketball | NBA + Euroleague | All | £250,000 |
Basketball | Other | All | £100,000 |
Bowls | All | All | £25,000 |
Boxing | Grade A Fights | All | £250,000 |
Boxing | Other | All | £25,000 |
Cricket | All | All | £250,000 |
Cycling | All | All | £25,000 |
Darts | All PDC Events | All | £250,000 |
Darts | Other | All | £25,000 |
Esports | All | All | £25,000 |
Golf | Majors, Ryder Cup, PGA/DPWT/LIV | All | £500,000 |
Golf | Other Golf | All | £100,000 |
Greyhound Racing | UK Racing | All Markets | £100,000 |
Greyhound Racing | Irish Racing & UK Racing not covered in Full Service | All Markets | £10,000 |
Greyhound Racing | Future Racing - English Greyhound Derby | All Markets | £100,000 |
Greyhound Racing | Future Racing - All other event types | All Markets | £50,000 |
Greyhound Racing | Virtual Greyhounds | All Markets | £50,000 |
Handball | All | All | £25,000 |
Horse Racing | UK - Classes 1 & 2 | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £1,000,000 |
Horse Racing | UK - Classes 3 & 4 | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £250,000 |
Horse Racing | UK - Classes 5, 6 & 7 | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £100,000 |
Horse Racing | Ireland - all graded, group & listed races | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £1,000,000 |
Horse Racing | Ireland - premier handicaps & novice races | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £250,000 |
Horse Racing | Ireland - all other races not listed above | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £100,000 |
Horse Racing | All countries outside of Ireland and the UK | Conventional "To Win the Race" Market | £100,000 |
Horse Racing | UK and Ireland where selections are not covered in Full Service | All Markets | £50,000 |
Horse Racing | Any country outside of the UK and Ireland where race results are not covered in Full Service | All Markets | £50,000 |
Horse Racing | Virtual Racing | All Markets | £50,000 |
Horse Racing | Future Racing | All Markets | £250,000 |
Horse Racing | All Horse Racing | Any bet containing a Horse Racing or Greyhound market other than the conventional "To Win the Race" market | £50,000 |
Horse Racing | Tote Placepot or Jackpot | £50,000 | |
Horse Racing | Tote Quadpot | £10,000 | |
Ice Hockey | All | All | £250,000 |
Lotteries | All | All | £500,000 |
UFC/MMA | All | All | £100,000 |
Motor Racing | Formula 1 | All | £100,000 |
Motor Racing | Other | All | £50,000 |
Novelty | All | All | £25,000 |
Politics | All | All | £25,000 |
Rugby League | All | All | £250,000 |
Rugby Union | All | All | £250,000 |
Snooker | All | All | £100,000 |
Soccer | Elite Football | All | £1,000,000 |
Soccer | Other | All | £250,000 |
Soccer | Transfer/Manager Specials | All | £25,000 |
Tennis | Grand Slams, ATP/WTA Tours, Davis Cup | All | £250,000 |
Tennis | Other | All | £25,000 |
Virtual Sports | All | All | £100,000 |
Volleyball | All | All | £25,000 |
Sport not Listed | All | All | £25,000 |
Elite Football: | English Premier League, English FA Cup and EFL Cup |
English Championship, League 1, League 2, Scottish Premiership | |
FIFA World Cup, Uefa European Championships (not incl. qualifiers) | |
Uefa Champions League, Europa League, Conference League (not incl. qualifiers) |
These rules apply to Major League, all levels of Minor League, NCAA, and World Baseball. World Baseball is defined as a league governed outside of the United States.
All wagers are graded based on the official results published by the relevant league’s governing body (e.g., Major League Baseball).
If a game does not start on the officially scheduled day (local time), as published by the governing body, due to a rain delay or other deferral, all wagers shall be void. If a game that has started is suspended, due to a rain delay or other deferral, and resumes within 48 hours of the originally scheduled start time (local time), then all wagers will stand. If a game starts, is then suspended, and resumes more than 48 hours after the originally scheduled start time (local time), all existing wagers will be void unless determined prior to the game’s suspension.
If a game is halted and scheduled to resume more than 48 hours after the original scheduled start time (local time), all wagers shall be void unless determined prior to the game’s suspension.
In the event of a shortened game, results are official after (and, unless otherwise stated, bets shall be settled subject to the completion of) 5 innings of play, or 4.5 innings should the home team be leading at the commencement of the bottom of the 5th innings (the “4.5 Innings Rule”).Once the visiting team has made 15 outs, should a game be called early and the home team is leading, the results of the game will be determined by the score at the time the game is called. Should a game be called early while it is tied or amid an inning in which the visiting team has taken the lead, the game becomes a “suspended game” and is handled according to the rules surrounding suspended games.
Unless otherwise specified, results will only be official after (and bets shall be settled subject to the completion of) a minimum of 9 innings’ play, or 8.5 innings should the home team be leading at the commencement of the bottom of the 9th inning (the “8.5 Innings Rule”).
For the purposes of live betting, the 8.5 Innings Rule shall automatically apply unless stated otherwise - e.g., in the section below entitled “Overview of Specific Baseball Markets” (which shall take precedence over this section). If a game is shortened due to a rain delay or other deferral, live betting markets which have been determined will stand (irrespective of the 8.5 Innings Rule or whether an official league result has been confirmed).
Extra innings, where applicable, count for settlement purposes.
In the case of a suspended playoff/post-season game, all bets will stand until the game is completed within 90 days of suspension.
Should a mercy rule be applied, for settlement purposes, markets (for both pre-match and live betting) will be settled according to the result as determined by the application of the mercy rule. For baseball games scheduled to be 7 innings, normal baseball rules will apply with all markets settled as per the official result published by the relevant league’s governing body and in accordance with the below-listed rules: