Sports Payouts

FOOTBALL

• For wagessring purposes, winners and losers are determined by the final score (including overtime), provided that the game has gone at least 55 minutes.

• If a game is suspended after 55 minutes and not resumed the same day, then regardless of whether the game is completed at a later date, the score when the game is halted will determine the betting results.

• If a game is suspended before the completion of 55 minutes and not resumed the same day, all bets will be scored as “no action” and all money will be refunded.

• A football team must play at least 16 games for the wagers on its Total Season Wins to have action.

• Players are able to buy points off the spread. The cost for every half a point is an extra 15 cents except for when buying on or off the 3 or 7, where it will cost 25 cents for a half a point. Players are able to buy a max of two points.

• All wagers on the game and all wagers on the second half will include overtime scoring. Wagers on fourth quarters will not include the overtime score.

• In NFL and College Football, a two-team teaser resulting in Tie/Win or Tie/Tie is considered a push and all money is refunded. Any teaser with any loss is automatically a loss.

• In the event of a push on 6, 6 1/2, or 7 point teaser, the wager will revert to the next corresponding number of teams.

• The NFL "Visiting teams Points vs Home teams Points" wagering proposition includes all games played in a given NFL week which includes all games played from Thursday to Monday.

Props & Futures
• NFL regular season wins and match-ups are based on teams completing all 16 regular season games.
• AFC/NFC Conference winners are determined by the teams progressing to the Superbowl.
• NFL Divisional winners are determined by games won during regular season (NFL tie break rules apply) based on teams completing all 16 games.
• NCAA Football regular season wins and match-ups are based on teams completing the minimum number of games specified.

BASKETBALL

• College and WNBA basketball games must go at least 35 minutes to have action.

• NBA games must go at least 43 minutes to have action.

• For wagering purposes, winners and losers are determined by the final score (including overtime), provided that the game has gone the minimum time as specified above. If a game is suspended after the minimum time has been played and not resumed the same day, then regardless of whether the game is completed at a later date, the score when the game is halted will determine the betting results.

• If a game is suspended before the minimum time has been reached and not resumed the same day, all bets will be scored “no action”and all monies refunded.

• Players are able to buy points in basketball. Every half a point costs 10 cents extra. Customers are allowed to buy a max of two points.

• In the event of a push on 4, 4 1/2, or 5 point basketball teaser, the wager will revert to the next corresponding number of teams.

Props & Futures
• NBA basketball team must play all 82 games for wagers on its season wins to have action.

HOCKEY

NHL (60 Minutes)
• All wagers placed under this category are for regulation time ONLY and do NOT include either overtime or penalty shootouts. All bets will be graded as soon as the 3rd period ends with the final score being the score at the end of the 3rd period only.
• No parlays will be accepted with these type of lines.

NHL
• For wagering on games in the National Hockey League, the final score includes overtime and shootouts unless otherwise specified.
Shoot Out: If the game goes to the shoot out format, the shoot out winner will count only 1 goal. This final score will determine the winning team and total score.
• Example: The Predators and the Maple Leafs are tied 2-2 and proceed to a shootout. The Leafs win the shootout. The final score for wagering purposes is Maple Leafs 3, Predators 2.

• The Grand Salami will be decided by the total goals scored in all NHL games scheduled for that day. This includes overtimes and shootouts (shootouts just count for 1 goal).
• All scheduled games must go at least the official time. If any scheduled game is cancelled or stopped before that, all wagers on the Grand Salami will be cancelled.
• No parlays will be accepted with these type of lines.

Props & Futures
• NHL team must play all 82 games for wagers on its season wins to have action.

OHL

• For wagering on games in the Ontario Hockey League, the final score includes overtime and shootouts unless otherwise specified.
• Shoot Out: If the game goes to the shoot out format, the shoot out winner will count only 1 goal. This final score will determine the winning team and total score.
• Example: Guelph Storm and the Erie Otters are tied 2-2 and proceed to a shootout. The Erie Otters win the shootout. The final score for wagering purposes is Erie Otters 3, Guelph Storm 2.

BASEBALL

General:

1. When wagering on total runs (over/under) the game must go 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is ahead) to have action. If a game is called or suspended in extra innings, the score will be determined after the last full inning unless the home team scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the score is determined at the time the game is called.

2. Wagers on total runs will be refunded if a pitcher change occurs prior to both listed pitchers throwing at least one pitch.

3. Rules for Run Line and Alternate Run Line wagers are the same as those for baseball totals.

4. The result of a game is official after 5 innings of play unless the home team is leading after 4.5 innings. If a game is called or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning unless the home team scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called. Monies will be refunded if the home team ties the game and it is then suspended. Events will not carry over to the following day unless otherwise specified.

5. Don Carbone does not recognize postponed games, protests or overturned decisions for wagering purposes. All baseball wagers must go the day written, otherwise there is no action and all monies are refunded.

6. Money-line wagers on baseball will be accepted in the following manner:

   • Action - team against team, regardless of the starting pitchers.

   • Listed Pitchers - if both starting pitchers are not exactly as specified at the time of the bet, the wager will be deemed "no action".

   • One Listed Pitcher - this is a wager on or against one specified pitcher, regardless of the other starting pitcher. If the specified pitcher does not start, the wager is deemed "no action". (examples: "the Red Sox versus Helling" indicates a wager against Helling. "Helling against the Red Sox" indicates a wager on Helling).

7. In the event there is a pitching change prior to the game, the money-line will be re-adjusted and "action" wagers will be graded using the opening price for the new pitcher.

8. A pitcher is deemed a starter after throwing the first pitch to the opponent's first batter.

9. Wagers on totals and run-lines must always specify both pitchers listed.

10. Double Headers: Double header games are denoted as Game1 or Game2. Members may list pitchers in a double header, however, wagers are taken on games, not pitchers. If a scheduled pitcher does not go in his scheduled game of a double header but in the other game, wagers are graded based on the Game, not on the pitcher.

11. A baseball team must play at least 160 games for wagers on its season wins to have action.

First-Half Wagers (5 innings):

1. All wagers on baseball first halfs (5 innings) will be decided on the basis of the score at the end of five full innings.

2. If a game does not go five full innings, all first-half wagers (5 innings) will be canceled.

3. Once 5 full innings have been completed, all wagers on the first half (5 innings) will stand.

4. All first-half wagers (5 innings) must list both pitchers. If either listed pitcher does not start, wagers on the first half (5 innings) will be canceled.

Baseball Grand Salami:

1. The Baseball Grand Salami will be decided by the total runs scored in all major-league games scheduled for that day.

2. All scheduled games must go at least 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is winning). If any scheduled game is canceled or stopped before the completion of 8.5 innings, all wagers on the Baseball Grand Salami will be canceled.

3. No pitchers will be listed for the Grand Salami; all wagers will have action regardless of the starting pitchers.

MLB Minor Leagues:

1. In the case a double header is played between Team A and Team B and Don Carbone posts a price for Team A vs Team B for only one game, not designating this as either Game 1 or Game 2, this shall be considered as a price on game 1. If, in fact, Game 1 has already started, this shall be presumed to be Game 2.

MLB Runs, Hits and Errors (MLB R-H-E):

1. All MLB R-H-E wagers will be graded using the sum of Runs, Hits and Errors as grading factors.

   For example,

   	Runs	Hits	Errors
   LA Angels	2	6	3
   Cleveland	14	10	0

   will result in a MLB R-H-E score of LA Angels 11, Cleveland 24

2. When wagering on MLB R-H-E totals (over/unders) or MLB R-H-E spreads, the game must go 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is ahead) to have action. If a game is called or suspended in extra innings, the score will be determined after the last full inning unless the home team scores to tie in the bottom half of the inning in which case the score is determined at the time the game is called. With MLB R-H-E moneylines the game must go 4.5 if the home team is ahead or 5 innings if the home team is not ahead after 4.5 innings.

3. For all MLB R-H-E wagers both listed pitchers must start. A pitcher is deemed a starter after throwing the first pitch to the opponent's first batter. If a listed pitcher doesn't start all monies will be refunded.

4. Double Headers: Double header games are denoted as Game1 or Game2. Members may list pitchers in a double header, however, wagers are taken on games, not pitchers. If a scheduled pitcher does not go in his scheduled game of a double header but in the other game, wagers are graded based on the Game, not on the pitcher.

MLB Prop Rules:

1. On any prop, the player must either throw one pitch, or have one plate appearance in the designated game for the wager to have action.

2. On any prop, the game must go 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is ahead) to have action.

3. The listed pitchers must start the game for any props to have action.

4. On any prop involving more than one game, all games affecting the outcome of the prop must go 9 innings (8.5 if the home team is ahead) to have action. For example, the prop "will any game have exactly 1 total run scored?" would be no action if any game were stopped in the 8th inning.

5. For head to head matchups between players, both players must start the game for the prop to have action.

6. On Total Bases Propositions, the listed pitchers and both players must start. A batter is only credited for bases if he hits a single (1), a double (2), a triple (3) or a home run (4). A walk, hit by pitch, error, balk or passed ball do not count. The batter must hit the ball and make it to first base without an error being committed. If he hits a single, for example, and makes it further than first on an error, he is only credited with a single (1 base).

7. Pitcher propositions "Total Runs Allowed" include both earned and unearned runs.

8. Any MLB proposition using the phrase "innings pitched" will be graded using the box score number. For example, take the case of a visiting starter who pitches five complete innings and then faces three batters in the top of the sixth, but records no outs. This would be graded as 5.0 "innings pitched". If the home starter pitched five complete innings and did not throw a pitch in the bottom of the sixth, he would also have a grade of 5.0 "innings pitched". A "pick-em" match-up between these two pitchers for most innings pitched would be graded a tie.

9. MLB Propositions will be graded using the results listed at www.MLB.com .

MLB General Props:

1. For MLB General Props, the result of a game is official after 5 innings of play unless the home team is leading after 4.5 innings.

2. MLB General Props do not require any specific pitcher to start a game.

3. If there are 10 or more games scheduled on a given day, all games or all games but one must go to completion for MLB General Props to have action. No more than one game may be shortened or postponed.

4. If there are 9 or fewer games scheduled on a given day, all of them must go to completion for MLB General Props to have action. No game may be either shortened or postponed.

5. Only the statistics of games declared official will be used for purposes of scoring MLB General Props. If a shortened game is declared official and MLB General Props have action, then statistics of this shortened game will be included with regard to grading.

6. For the prop "How many players will hit more than 1 HR today?" - This prop will refer to any player hitting more than one HR in a single game. If a player hits 1 HR in each game of a double-header, that does NOT count as more than 1 HR for the day. He must hit 2 or more HR's in a single game for it to be considered more than 1 HR.

7. For MLB General Props, if a team plays more than one game on a given day (e.g. double header), the statistics of each game will be considered independent. (e.g. "Most runs scored by one team", Philadelphia plays two games, scoring 4 runs in game one and 5 runs in game two. Either the 4 runs or 5 runs will be used but they will NOT be combined as 9 runs.)

MLB Futures: Player vs Player Season Props:

1. For baseball player vs. player season props, if either or both players start the season on the disabled list, not on the active roster or is sent to the minors, wagers have no action.

Baseball Series Wagers:

1. Wagers on baseball series are based on the first three games played of each series.

2. At least two of the first three series games must be played for wagers to have action.

3. If only one of the first three games is postponed or canceled, series wagers stand as written.

4. If two of the first three games are postponed or canceled, all wagers on that series will be graded as No Action and the monies refunded.

5. A called game will count toward a series wager provided it is officially declared a regulation game.

6. Pitchers cannot be listed for series wagers; all wagers will have action regardless of the starting pitchers.

PlayOffs / World Series Pick 4:

Each combination lists the exact order of finish of the final four Major League teams in the playoffs, specified by the order of names as follows:

1. The winner of the World Series.
2. The loser of the World Series.
3. The loser of the American League Championship Series.
4. The loser of the National League Championship Series.

Example: Suppose we have the following result in the playoffs:

• The Dodgers beat the Braves in the National League Championship Series.
• The Twins beat the Angels in the American League Championship Series.
• The Dodgers then win the World Series against the Twins.

In that case, the winning combination would be: Dodgers/Twins/Angels/Braves.

MLB Division Superfecta:

In the event that two or more teams are tied for a place in the MLB Division Superfecta, the placement of the tied teams will be resolved with the following tiebreakers (listed in order of usage):

1. Team with most runs scored
2. Team with least runs allowed

If there is still a tie after utilizing the tiebreaker procedure, a Superfecta will be graded a winner if any possible order for the still-tied teams would be a winner.

World Baseball Classic Rules:

1. Pool Wagering - In the event of a tie between 2 or 3 teams within a pool, whoever wins the tiebreaker according the world baseball classic (whichever team is considered the number 1 team from that pool in the next round) is considered the winner.

2. EARLY TERMINATION FOR LARGE LEADS
   The umpire-in-chief will award a regulation game in Rounds 1 or 2 of the tournament to the Team that:
   • Is ahead by 10 or more runs when the opposing team has batted in at least seven innings;
   • Is ahead by 15 or more runs when the opposing team has batted in at least five innings.

MLB - Second Chance

1. Bets are for the entire game and not for any specific portion of the game.

2. Game must go 8 1/2 or 9 innings in accordance with Baseball - General Rule 1 for action, including moneylines.

3. If there are 1 or more runs scored in the bottom of the listed inning, bets are no action.

SOCCER

• Money line wagering on soccer offers a draw line as well as sides. If there is a tie the draw will be the awarded winner and any wagers on the money line of either team will be graded as losses. If there is a wager placed on either of the teams and one of them wins the draw line along with the losing team will be graded as losses.

• Unless otherwise specified, wagers on the outcome of a match will be decided on regulation time only. This includes two halves of play and any time the referee adds on to compensate for injuries and other stoppages. Extra time / overtime / golden goal are not taken into consideration for soccer bets unless otherwise stipulated.

• If a match is suspended before the full 90 minutes including injury time is reached, and not completed the same day, wagers on the outcome of the match are considered void and all stakes shall be returned.

• Wagers on the first half of a soccer match include 45 minutes of play plus any stoppage time added by the referee at the end of the second half. Extra periods, golden goals, and shootouts are not included in second half wagering. Goals are scored in the first half do not count toward the second half wager.

• Handicap Betting: Soccer games may have either a Single Handicap or a Double Handicap.
Single Handicap: This bet type is similar to a bet on the spread in basketball.
For example:

If Arsenal wins the match by two goals or more, Arsenal bettors win and Newcastle bettors lose. If the match is drawn or if Newcastle wins, Newcastle bettors win and Arsenal bettors lose. If Arsenal wins by exactly one goal, all bettors receive a refund.

Double Handicap: This bet type splits a wager into two bets, each with the same moneyline, but at a different single handicap.

For example:

A client who bets $100 on Real Madrid actually has two separate bets on Real Madrid: $50 on Real Madrid +1 at -150 and $50 on Real Madrid +1.5 at -150.
A client who bets $50 on Barcelona actually has two separate bets on Barcelona: $25 on Barcelona -1 at +120 and $25 on Barcelona -1.5 at +120.

Note: Same double handicap rule applies to the soccer totals.

GOLF

Tournament Match-ups:

• Both players listed in the match-up must tee-off for your bet to have ‘Action'. The player with the most completed holes wins. If the players complete the same number of holes, then the player with the lowest score wins. If the players are still tied then the wager is ‘no-action' and all monies will be refunded. If both golfers in a match-up are in a sudden death playoff, the winner of the play-off wins the match-up.

Individual Round Match-ups:

• Single day match-ups are wagers on the particular day's 18-holes. They do not include holes played as part of a completion from the previous day's round or playoff holes considered part of the overall tournament score. If the start of a round is delayed, or if play during a round is suspended, all pending wagers will remain valid for 48 hours. If the postponement lasts more than 48 hours, all pending wagers will be cancelled and all monies refunded. Both golfers must tee off for action. If both players end the 18 holes in a tie, the moneyline wagers shall be refunded.

Golf Odds to Win:

• Wagers on a golfer who does not play in the tournament are graded as ‘no-action' and all monies refunded (unless otherwise specified). A golfer is deemed to have played once he has teed off. In the event of a player withdrawing after having teed off, wagers on that player will be lost. The "Field" includes all players not offered by name. Should a tournament be shortened, or otherwise affected, due to weather conditions the leader at the end of the number of holes specified by the officials will be the winner.

Group Betting:

1. The winner will be the player with the lowest score at the end of the tournament (or after the cut if all players miss the cut), playoff included.
2. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the player with the lowest score for the final round. If a tie still exists then the odds on the top players will be adjusted by dividing the original odds into the number on players tied for first place.
3. If a player does not tee off all bets on that group will be void and monies refunded.
Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.

AUTO RACING EVENTS

• If a race or qualifier is postponed for any reason, all wagers will remain valid for 48 hours. If the postponement lasts more than 48 hours, all wagers will be canceled and the monies refunded.
• 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.
• In head-to-head matchups, both drivers must start the race in order for the wager to be considered "action".
• If a starting driver who has completed at least one lap is replaced during the race by another driver for any reason, the starting driver will be awarded the finishing driver's position at the end of the race. Example: Driver T Stewart starts the race, completes 8 laps, but leaves the race due to injury, and then replacement driver J Smith finishes the race and places 10th.In the race standings, driver T Stewart would be credited with a 10th place finish.
• Disqualifications that occur more than 30 minutes after the race has ended are not recognized for wagering purposes.

BOXING

• When the bell sounds to begin the first round, the bout will be considered official for betting purposes, regardless of the scheduled length or title.

• If the scheduled length of the match is changed, all prior wagers on the number of rounds the bout will last will be graded as “No Action”.

• Each round is three minutes in duration; a half-round is defined as ninety seconds.

• For wagering purposes, the disqualification of a boxer during a match will be counted as a knockout by his opponent.

• If the wagering offer on a match includes the draw as a third option and the match ends in a draw, wagers on the draw will be paid, while wagers on either fighter will be lost. If the wagering offer includes only the two boxers, with the draw either not offered or offered as a separate proposition, and the match ends in a draw, wagers on either fighter will be refunded.

• In situations not covered by the previous rules, the wagering decision announced by the Don Best Sports information service will be considered official and binding.

• Las Vegas wagering rules will be used for any situation not covered herein.

TENNIS

Retirement or Disqualification:

Head to Head Matchups:

• Two full sets must be completed for wagers to stand. If less than 2 sets are completed, all wagers will be considered void.

Example: Nadal 6-3, 4-6, 2-0 (Djokovic retired due to injury). All wagers stand. Nadal declared the winner while Djokovic is deemed the loser.

Example: Nadal 6-3, 2-0 (Djokovic retired due to injury). All wagers considered void.

Delay or Suspension:

• If a tennis match is completed, all wagers stand as written. A delay in the start of a match will not affect the standing of wagers, nor will a suspension, as long as play is resumed and the match completed.

Futures (Ante post) Betting:

• All futures bets have action. Should a player withdraw before a tournament begins, or retire during a tournament, bets on that player to win the tournament lose.

Change of Venue or Playing Surface:

• All bets stand regardless of any change of venue, court surface, changes from indoor to outdoor and vice versa.