These are the Sports Rules and Betting Rules for LiveScore Bet, that apply to all bets placed from 7 March 2024. For all bets placed before this date, please see the old betting rules.
The Sports Rules were updated on 19 September 2024 to correct references within the rules.
Examples of errors include, but are not limited to:
LiveScore Bet
Unless otherwise stated, all handicaps listed on the LiveScore Bet site are to be calculated based on the result from the start of the listed match/period to the end of the specified match/period. It is however customary that for certain handicap bet offers in specific sports (Asian Handicap in Soccer), only the outcomes obtained from the time of bet placement until the end of the listed timeframe will be taken into consideration, thus disregarding any goals/points scored before the time the bet was placed and accepted. Any bet offer with these characteristics will be clearly displayed on site and highlighted in the bettors’ Bet History with the score at the time of bet placement.
There are 3 different “handicap betting” formats:
2-way Handicap: Team A (-1.5) vs Team B (+1.5)
Example:
3-way Handicap: Team A (-2) Draw (Exactly 2) Team B (+2)
Example:
Asian Handicap: Team A (-1.75) vs Team B (+1.75)
Example:
Bets will be settled as void should it still be impossible to determine a winning outcome.
While all necessary precautions have been taken by LiveScore Bet to ensure a superior user experience, it is to be understood that markets might fluctuate in such a way that, at any given point in time, these markets do not represent an enhanced value comparable to related bet offers currently present on LiveScore Bet Sports Book. All bets remain valid regardless of these eventual fluctuations.
For display purposes, when necessary, the second digit after the decimal point of the odds is shown as rounded up in the Account Holder’s bet history to the nearest decimal number. The payout will however be made based on the actual odds multiplied by the stake, disregarding the aforementioned rounding.
For the avoidance of doubt the definition of same matchday/game week/round is to be interpreted as the order of fixtures as dictated by the governing body with each specific match representing a matchday/game week/round. Should this order not be upheld and the sequence of fixtures changes in a way that matches against other teams get scheduled in between so much that the listed fixture ceases to be the next official commitment from that particular tournament/league/competition for all teams involved, that will be considered as not part of the same matchday/game week/round and offers will be declared void. The above does not apply to Season bets which will remain valid granted that the tournament/league/competition is held and decided during the season/year it refers to, regardless of any eventual date changes. In cases of Play-offs series or other series of matches which are scheduled to confront 2 teams over 2 or more matches, any re-scheduling of a single match will be considered as being part of the same matchday regardless of the length of the re-scheduling, granted that the order of home and away fixtures in the series is not modified and the listed fixture takes place within the series. Bets will be declared void otherwise.
LiveScore Bet reserves the right, to apply Tattersalls Rule 4, as explained in <Section B, Para 6>, on any competition and this will be stated in correlation to the bet offer and/or the relevant Sport-specific rule.
As a general principle, LiveScore Bet will refer to the Home team (host) and the Away team (visitor) in accordance with the definition issued by the governing body for that particular match/competition.
Bets on matches played on so-called "Neutral pitches" will remain valid, regardless of whether such information has been detailed in the bet offer and/or the positioning of the teams on the betting board/display. In cases where there is a discrepancy between the positioning of the teams/participants on the official website and their placement on the betting board/display, and such discrepancy causes a significant effect on the odds of the match/competition LiveScore Bet will void the affected bets. Such eventuality is contemplated only in cases where the discrepancy has a material and visible effect on the odds. For example, in cases of swapped Home and Away teams in an Ice Hockey match LiveScore Bet will void the bets. Nevertheless LiveScore Bet will consider valid bets placed on events where the so-called home-field advantage is not considered and in cases of neutral venues. Examples of such cases include but are not limited to tennis tournaments, MMA fights, singles competitions in general, or specific events such as the final/late stages of team competitions being held in pre-established venues, like the Superbowl, the NCAA Final 4 or the Italian Football Cup Final even if the location can be deemed as a potential customary "home" pitch for either of the teams involved. In such cases, said events will be considered as being played in neutral venues and all bets stand, regardless of the positioning of the teams/participants on the official website and their placement on the betting board/display.
| 1.30 and lower | 75% |
| 1.31 to 1.40 | 70% |
| 1.41 to 1.53 | 65% |
| 1.54 to 1.62 | 60% |
| 1.63 to 1.80 | 55% |
| 1.81 to 1.95 | 50% |
| 1.96 to 2.20 | 45% |
| 2.21 to 2.50 | 40% |
| 2.51 to 2.75 | 35% |
| 2.76 to 3.25 | 30% |
| 3.26 to 4.00 | 25% |
| 4.01 to 5.00 | 20% |
| 5.01 to 6.50 | 15% |
| 6.51 to 10.00 | 10% |
| 10.01 to 15.00 | 5% |
| 15.01 and higher | No deductions made |
| 1.06 and lower | 55% |
| 1.07 to 1.14 | 45% |
| 1.15 to 1.25 | 40% |
| 1.26 to 1.52 | 30% |
| 1.53 to 1.85 | 25% |
| 1.86 to 2.40 | 20% |
| 2.41 to 3.15 | 15% |
| 3.16 to 4.00 | 10% |
| 4.01 to 5.00 | 5%< |
| 5.01 and higher | No deductions made |
Similarly, for the “Team(s) with the Most Losses” offer, in the event of two or more teams recording the same number of losses, the winner will be determined as the team with the lower ladder position (i.e Percentage determines tied positions).
“Over/Under” and "Handicap" offers on unfinished matches the outcome of which is already determined before the interruption of play and/or where any further continuance of play could not possibly produce a different outcome to said offers, will be settled based on the result achieved until the interruption. For the calculation of these settlements, the minimum amount of occurrences, which should have been needed to bring the offer to the natural conclusion, will be added as necessary depending on the format of the match. Should this calculation produce a situation where no possible alterations could affect the outcome of the offer, this will be settled as such. See examples from the tennis-section for reference.
Additionally, for all limited overs matches, all bets will be declared as void should the number of overs be reduced due to weather (or any other reason) from the standard scheduled number of overs in a Twenty 20 match or any other limited overs match. Should the outcome of such offers be already decided before the interruption and no further play would possibly change the outcome of such bets, then these will be settled accordingly.
In the event of a tie, if no draw price was offered, dead heat rules as explained in Clause 1 of the General Cricket Rules will apply.
Additionally, all (highest opening partnership) bets will be declared as void should the number of overs in the match be reduced due to weather (or any other reason) from the scheduled number of overs at the time the bet was accepted (whether standard or already reduced). Should the outcome of such offers be already decided before the interruption and no further play would possibly change the outcome of such bets, then these will be settled accordingly.
In relation to the over number at the fall of next wicket, any quoted half refers to the whole over number not the specific balls bowled in each over (e.g. over/under 5.5 refers to either ‘any delivery in over 5 & earlier’ or ‘any delivery in over 6 & later’).
Additionally, all (F.O.W) bets will be declared as void should the number of overs in the match be reduced due to weather (or any other reason) from the scheduled number of overs at the time the bet was accepted (whether standard or already reduced). Should the outcome of such offers be already decided before the interruption and no further play would possibly change the outcome of such bets, then these will be settled accordingly.
Leg-bye and byes that reach/pass the boundary do not count towards total 4s/6s. Overthrows awarded to the batsman do count. Wides that reach the boundary are not counted. No-balls that reach the boundary off the bat and are awarded to the batsman will be counted.
In the event of a tie, if no draw price was offered, dead heat rules as explained in Clause 1 of the General Cricket Rules will apply.
All bets will be declared as void should the number of overs be reduced due to weather (or any other reason) from the scheduled number of overs at the time the bet was accepted (whether standard or already reduced). Should the outcome of such offers be already decided before the interruption and no further play would possibly change the outcome of such bets, then these will be settled accordingly.
In relation to the over number at the fall of next wicket, any quoted half refers to the whole over number not the specific balls bowled in each over (e.g. over/under 5.5 refers to either ‘any delivery in over 5 & earlier’ or ‘any delivery in over 6 & later’).
The following definition of each session will apply to day/night matches.
The maximum cards for one player is 3 cards. Only cards shown to players currently eligible as per C.14.5 will be taken into consideration.
As a general principle, settlement will be based on the concept that unless the penalty kick results in a goal being awarded (and settled accordingly), the first person/object/location (as applicable) which the ball initially touches after being kicked will be considered as the winning outcome, disregarding any other persons/objects the ball hits in its subsequent trajectory following any previous deflection, if any. The following examples are being issued as a general guideline on settlement:
"Goal" would be the winning outcome in case of the following scored penalties scenarios:
"Save" would be the winning outcome in case of the following missed penalties scenarios:
"Woodwork" would be the winning outcome in case of the following missed penalties scenarios:
"Any other Miss" would be the winning outcome in case of any penalty kick which without any deflection either by the goalkeeper or by the woodwork ends up outside the goal frame:
Exception to the above scenarios would be in in case of penalty shoot-outs, should the ball hit the woodwork, bounce on the goalkeeper and end in goal, such penalty will be considered as having been scored while should said situation occur during any other part of the match which is not a penalty shoot-out, the penalty taker would be considered as having missed to score and "hitting the woodwork" will be considered as the winning outcome.
For resulting purposes VAR reviews, and the decisions emanating from said reviews, are to be considered as having happened at the time of the original incident for which the VAR would be eventually used even if play has not been immediately interrupted. LiveScore Bet reserves the right, in accordance with <Section A, Para 6.2>, to reverse any previously settled offers where the settlement becomes inaccurate following the final referee decision, providing said decision is taken and communicated before the conclusion of the match and/or timeframe listed.
In order to avoid any doubts, LiveScore Bet will consider the VAR as having been used if it is understood from the referee's gestures (ex.hand gestures, stopping the match to review the incident themselves), and/or the VAR usage is confirmed by the match report issued by the official organization. In cases where it is unclear whether the VAR has been used due to missing TV coverage and/or conflicting reports, LiveScore Bet will settle the bets based on the information acquired from feed providers and reputable online sources on the basis of equity.
Regulation number of strokes for Par 3 holes: 1 Stroke
Regulation number of strokes for Par 4 holes: 2 Strokes
Regulation number of strokes for Par 5 holes: 3 Strokes
Regulation number of strokes for Par 3 holes: 1 Stroke
Regulation number of strokes for Par 4 holes: 2 Strokes
Regulation number of strokes for Par 5 holes: 3 Strokes
To finish Top 5, 10, 20 in individual or ALL majors in a stipulated calendar year. Dead Heat Rules will apply for tied positions.
Should any match include a tie-break format not listed above, offers will be settled according to the definitions as described by the ITF, or in absentia, the closest in principle to the examples listed above.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of an FPS (First Person Shooter) genre. These include, but are not limited to Call of Duty, CS2, Overwatch, Quake, Valorant and Rainbow Six. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
This however does not apply to Correct Score offers.
The exception is for any Maps awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” and/or “Upper” bracket.
In such cases, said Maps will be taken into consideration for settlement purposes.
Any Map awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” and/or “Upper” bracket will be considered as “0” (zero) minutes for settlement purposes.
Should the match be abandoned before its natural completion, (regardless of any eventual decision by the governing association), bets will be settled as void, unless the Over/Under or Round Handicap line upon which the bet has been placed, has already been surpassed at the time of the match abandonment.
In that case, bets will be settled according to the outcomes obtained prior to the match abandonment.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre. These include, but are not limited to DOTA 2, King of Glory, League of Legends, Wild Rift, Mobile Legends, Smite and Vainglory. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
The exception is for any Maps awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” and/or “Upper” bracket.
In such cases, said Maps will be taken into consideration for settlement purposes.
Any Map awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” bracket will be considered as “0” (zero) minutes for settlement purposes for Duration offers.
Unless a drawn outcome (aka neither team) has been offered, should neither of the participants reach the listed amount, stakes will be refunded.
Kills inflicted by anything not controlled by the opposing participants will not count for settlement purposes.
All bets related to objectives refer only to the map-specific objectives. Winning the actual map will not be considered as an objective for settlement purposes.
Unless a drawn outcome (aka neither team) has been offered, should neither of the participants reach the listed amount, stakes will be refunded.
LiveScore Bet reserves the right to include alongside the above, other game occurrences, items and NPCs not listed above, provided they reasonably fit the same categories.
For Building offers in League of Legends, the following are classified as “Buildings” in the game: Turrets and Inhibitors, and destruction of said buildings will always be considered as having been inflicted by the opponents.
DOTA 2:
League of Legends:
LiveScore Bet reserves the right to include alongside the above, other game occurrences, items and NPCs not listed above, provided they reasonably fit the same categories.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of a fighting game genre. These include, but are not limited to Dragonball, Street Fighter, Super Smash Bros and Tekken. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
The exception is for any games awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” and/or “Upper” bracket.
In such cases, those games will be included for settlement purposes.
Any Game/Rounds awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” bracket, will be considered as “0” (zero) rounds for settlement purposes.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of a Battle Royale genre. These include, but are not limited to PUBG and Fortnite. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
In Series Outcome, the man/duo/squad who have accumulated most points during the series matches will be considered as the series winner.
Settlement will also include any extra Maps, 1 vs 1 and/or any additional play, should the governing association use a tiebreaker.
Should after any additional tiebreaker, the offer ends in a drawn outcome, with the draw not having been offered for betting, stakes will be refunded.
For First X/First to X, the offer refers to which of the participants is the first to be credited as having accomplished/reached the listed amount of a predefined occurrence.
Unless a drawn outcome (aka neither team) has been offered, should neither of the participants reach the listed amount, stakes will be refunded.
Kills/eliminations happening in the “red zone” will not count for settlement purposes, whilst kills inflicted by any vehicle, will be attributed to the participant who was using the said vehicle.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of a RTS (Real Time Strategy) genre. These include, but are not limited to Starcraft 2 and Warcraft. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
The exception is for any maps awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” and/or “Upper” bracket.
In such cases, those maps will be included for settlement purposes.
For Total Maps, any Map which is replayed due to a stalemate will count as 1 Map only.
For Duration, any Map awarded via the event rules to participants originating from the so-called “Winners” bracket will be considered as “0” (zero) minutes for settlement purposes.
For Map X, the listed Map must be completed for bets to stand.
Unless a drawn outcome (aka neither team) has been offered, should neither of the participants reach the listed amount, stakes will be refunded.
The following rules apply to any games which are categorized as being of a card game genre. These include, but are not limited to Artifact, Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering. In cases where rules specific to any game which is also generally considered as forming part of the same genre are separately listed, these will complement, and supersede (if applicable), the genre-specific rules. LiveScore Bet reserves the right to apply the settlement rules of this genre to any games not listed above which are generally acknowledged as such.
For Total Games, any game which is replayed due to a draw will count as 1 game only.
All scheduled Games must be completed for bets to stand. In case the match is abandoned before its natural completion and regardless of any eventual decision by the governing association, bets will be settled as void unless the Over/Under line upon which the bet has been placed has been surpassed already at the time of the match abandonment. Should that be the case, bets will be settled according to the outcomes obtained until the time of the match abandonment.
Unless otherwise stated within the offer, outcomes obtained during Extra Time will not be considered settlement purposes.
Should a game be drawn, with no odds having been offered on the draw, then stakes will be refunded.
Should a game be drawn, with no odds having been offered on the draw, then stakes will be refunded.
Should a game be drawn, with no odds having been offered on the draw, then stakes will be refunded.
For settlement purposes, and unless otherwise specified, points scored during Overtime will be considered for settlement purposes of markets related to Full Time.
All parts of the match to which the offer refers to must be completed for bets to stand unless the outcome has already been determined before the interruption of play and further continuation of play could not possibly produce a different outcome.
In those circumstances where the result after the adjustment of the handicap/spread line is exactly equal to the betting line, then all bets on this offer will be declared void.
For settlement purposes, and unless otherwise specified, points scored during Overtime will be considered for settlement purposes of markets related to Full Time.
All parts of the match to which the offer refers to must be completed for bets to stand.
Bets on offers referring to a specific score in the match (example: Next team to score or Race to X points), refer to the participants scoring/reaching first the listed objective. Should the offer list a timeframe (or any other period restriction) settlement will not consider any occurrences from other parts of the event/match which are not related to the mentioned timeframe. Should the listed score not be reached/scored within the stipulated timeframe (if any) by neither of the participants, all bets will be declared void, unless a draw/tie outcome has been made offered for betting. All parts of the match to which the offer refers to must be completed for bets to stand unless the outcome has already been determined before the interruption of play and any further continuation of play could not possibly produce a different outcome.
Inspired Gaming Virtual Sports - Important Information: Inspired Gaming Virtual Sports gambling is powered by "Inspired Gaming" on systems located outside of Alderney, and not regulated or monitored by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission ("AGCC"). The AGCC is not obligated to act on any related complaints.
- Example 1: Home team/draw. You predict the outcome of the specified period will either be the home team winning or the match ending in a draw.
- Example 2: Away team/draw. You predict the outcome of the specified period will either be the away team winning or the match ending in a draw.
- Example 3: Home team/away team. You predict the outcome of the specified period will either be the home team or the away team winning.
- Example 1: If you select 1/X, you bet on the home team to lead in the first half and the match to end in a draw.
- Example 1: On three selections there are six bets (1-2-3, 1-3-2, 2-1-3, 2-3-1, 3-1-2, 3-2- 1). On four selections there are 24 bets. On five selections there are 60 bets and on six selections there are 120 bets.
As stated in A.4.2, the maximum payout limits set out below in the table apply to each customer in a calendar day and to each different bet type, depending on the market, sport and league. Customers should check the limits set out below before placing their bets.
| Sport | Lower Tier | Upper tier |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 8,000,000 NGN | 50,000,000 NGN |
| American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Tennis | 4,000,000 NGN | 40,000,000 NGN |
| Darts, Motor Racing, Snooker | 4,000,000 NGN | 20,000,000 NGN |
| Other Sports | 4,000,000 NGN | 4,000,000 NGN |
| Bet Builder, Non-Sports, Specials | 4,000,000 NGN | 4,000,000 NGN |
Leagues / Territories (defined as ‘Upper Tier’)
All bets on leagues, events, sports and markets not explicitly set out in the Appendix is a lower tier bet.
| Sport | Upper Tier |
|---|---|
| American Football | NFL |
| Baseball | MLB |
| Basketball | NBA |
| Cricket | County Championship One, County Championship Two, Indian Premier League, Mzansi Super League, One Day Internationals, Pakistan Super League, Test Matches, Test Matches Women, The Ashes, Twenty20 World Cup, World Cup |
| Darts | BDO World Championship, Champions League of Darts, European Tour 9, PDC World Championship, Premier League, UK Open, US Masters, World Grand Prix |
| Golf | The Open Championship, The Players Championship, The Senior Open Championship, US Masters, US Open |
| Ice Hockey | NHL |
| Motor Sports | Formula 1, Moto GP, NASCAR |
| Rugby League | NRL Premiership, State of Origin, Super League, World Club Challenge |
| Rugby Union | European Champions Cup, France Top 14, Gallagher Premiership, Six Nations, Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship, World Cup |
| Snooker | Masters, UK Championship, World Championship |
| Soccer | Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, European Championships, Europa League, 1. Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, World Cup. Bet Builder bets are excluded regardless of the respective league. |
| Tennis | Grand Slam, Masters Series, ATP500 Singles, ATP250 Singles |