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Henry Stewart2 said:What if Valencia scores first? The game's just dead...
Why 🤷
They’re actually sitting at 3:1 right now
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Henry Stewart2 said:What if Valencia scores first? The game's just dead...
DraftKings states:
INVALID EVENTS
Article 32.
1) An event is considered invalid:
a) if the outcome does not occur
b) if it isn't played to completion and isn't declared finished in sports with pre-determined playing times (like football, hockey, basketball) and, exceptionally, in tennis, table tennis, and snooker.
c) if the bet is placed on specific individuals or teams, and they don't actually participate in the event
d) if it's played at the home stadium of the team listed as the visitor, unless that venue is being used as the home ground for both teams.
This rule doesn't apply to competitions held at neutral venues (various tournaments, World Championships, European
Championships, ski cups, etc.). It is assumed that all participants in such competitions are playing at a neutral site, regardless of whether they are from the host nation. Playing at a neutral venue doesn't affect the validity of the bet, even if it wasn't explicitly mentioned in the offering.
e) if the bet was placed incorrectly (this doesn't apply in cases mentioned in Art. 15, point 13)
f) if the bet was finalized after the event had already started (except for live betting).
g) if it didn't take place within the scheduled time or within the window specified in Art. 15, point 10.
DraftKings states:
Article 15, point 10.
10) If an event does not occur at the time announced by the organizer, the bet remains valid provided the new start time falls within three consecutive calendar days of the last announced time. For progression in tournament-style competitions (like tennis tournaments), the bet stays valid until the end of the tournament because, given how those systems work, an interruption usually means postponing things for a few hours, to the next day, or until conditions allow for a restart. The sportsbook may continue accepting bets on that event. An exception to this rule is betting on baseball in the American and >.
DraftKings states:
h) in other cases regulated by these Rules
2) In "solo" bets, players will always have their stakes returned, minus any manipulation fees, if the
event is invalid according to point 1 of this article.
3) In parlay and special bets, if any of the events are invalid according to point 1 of this
article, the payout is calculated based only on the events that were successfully completed, and for the invalid events,
a odds of 1.00 is applied. If all events on a parlay ticket are invalid, the stakes are returned
Watch out for those sneaky hidden fees. If you're looking at the specifics for special bets, you'll find all the fine print laid out right there in the individual descriptions for each type.
DraftKings Joshua Garcia8 said:8) Just a heads-up on how things work if a game gets cut short or doesn't reach the final whistle—if certain segments like the first half, the first quarter, or even the first set actually finished completely, those specific results are still considered valid. Basically, if that chunk of play wrapped up, it counts.
Look, here’s how it works if a game gets cut short or just doesn't reach the final whistle—something that happens more often than you'd think. If you placed a bet on something specific, like the first goalscorer or the outcome of the match itself, that bet still counts based on what actually happened before the stoppage. Basically, if your pick hit before they called it quits, you're golden. But, if the result you were rooting for hadn't happened by the time the game was halted, then the bet is dead. It’s all laid out in rule 2. Simple enough, right?
Look, here’s how it works if things go sideways—say a game gets cut short or just doesn't finish—when you're looking at those over/under totals for points, goals, or whatever else we're tracking. If the total score hits that "over" mark before they call it quits, then yeah, your bet stands and you win. But, if by the time the whistle blows early, the total is still under or exactly equal to the number set, the bet is basically dead—voided, per rule 2. Just something to keep in mind so you aren't left wondering why a play didn't count.
DraftKings Joshua Garcia8 said:LATE DECISIONS
15) In the event that any subsequent referee decision or ruling from the officiating commission comes down—you know, the kind of thing that actually shifts the outcome—that impacts...
Look, regarding the final standings—that decision isn't going to be taken into account.
It’s basically treated as an afterthought—you know, that potential penalty or disqualification that comes down the line and ends up flipping the final result on its head.
Standings and rankings. If that kind of decision actually goes down, we're looking at using the first official results from the official record.
The organizing bodies of the competition.
DraftKings said:Article 20.
Football, hockey, handball, water polo, American football—just a massive list of sports to dive into.
When it comes to how an outcome is decided, we always look at what happens during regulation time—standard rules apply there—unless the bookmaker explicitly states beforehand that they’re going with a different final result for a specific event.
DraftKings said:Article 17.
Tennis.
Just so we're all clear—we only consider an event's outcome official once it’s been formally announced by the league.
Rule 2: If a match gets called off before tip-off because one of the players pulls out, the bet is void (per Article 32).
3) If things go sideways and a match gets cut short because someone calls it quits—you know, an injury or just a straight-up retirement—here’s how we handle that...
If things go south—like a disqualification or whatever—the bet is just dead. Period. It’s basically null and void under the standard rules.
When you're looking at betting on a basketball handicap or the exact score, things get a little weird if one of the players decides to pull out mid-match—you know, just walks off the court and calls it a day.
Once the event kicks off, the bet is officially void—per rule 2.
Look, here’s how it works if a game gets cut short and doesn't actually finish—just a heads-up so nobody's confused later. If you placed a bet on the total number of games, that bet still counts as a win only if the actual total reached before the interruption was already higher than the number you picked. But, if the total score at the time they stopped playing ended up being less than or equal to your number, then that bet is basically dead—it's voided. It's all laid out in Rule 32, so there's no guesswork involved.
c) When you're betting on the outcome of the first set—say in tennis—if the match gets interrupted during that first set, the bet is
void (per article 32). However, if the first set actually finished before the interruption happened, then those first-set bets stay valid.
4) If an event gets cut short and doesn't resume before the tournament officially wraps up, the bet is void (article 32). But, if things get paused and then pick back up before the tournament ends, the bets are still good.
DraftKings said:Article 19.
BASKETBALL
1) For any event result, we always look at the score determined by the official regulation time rules, unless the bookmaker specifically states that a different final result applies to a particular game.
2) Regarding betting on a head-to-head player matchup, the bet stands as long as both participants actually step onto the court for the game.
3) If a player is listed on the roster but spends the whole game sitting on the bench without actually playing, they aren't considered to have participated—meaning any bets placed on them are void.
4) In a head-to-head scenario where both players are official participants, the winner is whoever racks up more points, assists, etc. (depending on what the specific bet was for).
5) If both players officially play and end up with the exact same stats, the winning result is X (a draw), unless a draw isn't offered in the betting options. In that case, the bet is void (article 32).
6) For bets regarding individual player totals or player matchups, overtime counts toward the total, unless the bookmaker explicitly states otherwise in the offer.
6a) For team point totals or the total points scored in the entire game, only regulation time counts, unless the bookmaker specifies otherwise in the offer.

stormyseal9 said:The way they’ve started playing lately... honestly, they don't even need guys like Melo or Amare to pick up the slack anymore.😍,
stormyseal9 said:What do you think, Eric Fox7—you reckon Boston can actually pull off a win against Chicago today? And if they do, do you think there’s any chance they cover the spread?🤷
James Taylor3 said:Eric Fox7So, you’re an old-school Knicks fan, huh? : D
wiredcanyon39 said:He’s gone full mania—it's like he's completely lost his grip on reality.
shadowgardener10 said:Looking at the photo, it’s pretty obvious this bet was actually placed—I can't see any logical reason why it should be deleted. I assume I don't need to explain why I covered up the code, since that seems perfectly reasonable to me, provided it doesn't mess with the credibility of the ticket, which in this case, is beyond doubt.
But isn't that rule specifically for online bets?
shadowgardener10 said:It’s pretty obvious if you actually take a second to look. If you check the top, it clearly states the ticket falls under the category—specifically one placed at a physical retail location.
shadowgardener10 said:Why did they delete my slips? One was from the daily thread, and the other was from the thread where one pair totally wrecked my ticket. 😕
wiredcanyon39 said:@Eric Fox7 you sure about that?
James Taylor3 said:Can we get the picks for today? Looking for the basics, spreads, and over/unders. 😁
