General Rules | Bet Limits | Sport Specific Rules
A line is the set of rules used to calculate results and payouts of straight wagers. The four standard line types are listed below.
A Point Spread bet is placed on one team to win against another, subject to the Point Spread.
The favorite is indicated by the minus sign "-" and the underdog is indicated by the plus sign "+". To determine the winner for betting purposes, the Point Spread is added to the final score of the team you bet on. Point Spread rules are as follows:
For example, you wager on Miami -7 to beat Buffalo +7. The following table shows possible wager results on three final scores:
Actual Final Score Final Score with Point Spread applied Bet Result Miami 21 Buffalo 19 Miami 14 Buffalo 19 Loss Miami 26 Buffalo 19 Miami 19 Buffalo 19 Tie Miami 27 Buffalo 19 Miami 20 Buffalo 19 Win
For example, you wager on Miami -7 to beat Buffalo +7. The following table shows possible wager results on three final scores.
| Actual Final Score | Final Score with Point Spread applied |
Bet Result |
|---|---|---|
| Miami 21 Buffalo 19 | Miami 14 Buffalo 19 | Loss |
| Miami 26 Buffalo 19 | Miami 19 Buffalo 19 | Tie |
| Miami 27 Buffalo 19 | Miami 20 Buffalo 19 | Win |
Money Lines are the simplest form of sports bets. The team you bet on just has to win the game. Your bet is not subject to a point spread. The amount you may win is determined by the money line. Money Line rules are as follows:
For example, you bet on Miami -160 to beat Buffalo +260. You must bet $160 to win $100 if Miami wins the game. Your friend bets on Buffalo. Your friend must bet $100 to win $260 if Buffalo wins. The following table displays the results of four different winning Money Line bets.
| Winner | Money Line | Bet Amount on Winner | Payout (including bet amount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | -160 | $ 80 | $ 130 |
| Miami | -160 | $ 160 | $ 260 |
| Buffalo | +260 | $ 100 | $ 360 |
| Buffalo | +260 | $ 50 | $ 180 |
Totals are also known as over / under bets. You bet that the actual combined total score of both teams will be over or under the number displayed in your bet. The winning team is irrelevant to this bet. Totals rules are as follows:
For example, the current Totals line on the Miami-Buffalo game is Over 35 / Under 35. You bet on the Over and your friend bets on the Under. The following table displays the bet results based on three different game outcomes.
| Final Score | Combined Score | You | Your Friend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami 21 Buffalo 19 | 40 | Win | Loss |
| Miami 21 Buffalo 14 | 35 | Tie | Tie |
| Miami 21 Buffalo 4 | 25 | Loss | Win |
European Prices are similar to Money Lines. We display them in decimal format and use two formulas to calculate payouts.
European Prices above 1.0
(Wager Amount) x (European Price) = Total Payout
European Prices below 1.0
(Wager Amount) x (European Price) + Wager Amount = Total Payout
For example, you bet $100 on Manchester City 2.40 to beat Arsenal 0.60. If Manchester City wins, you win $240. Your friend bets $100 on Arsenal. If Arsenal wins, your friend wins $160. The following table displays the results of four different winning European Price bets.
| Winner | Bet Amount on Winner | European Price | Payout (including bet amount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | $20 | 2.40 | $48 |
| Manchester City | $100 | 2.40 | $240 |
| Arsenal | $20 | 0.60 | $32 |
| Arsenal | $100 | 0.60 | $160 |
If you prefer Money Lines to European Prices or vice versa, you can convert the line to your preferred type.
Use this formula if the Money Line has a minus sign "-".
European Price = (100 / (Money Line * -1)) + 1
Use this formula if the Money Line has a plus sign "+".
European Price = (Money Line / 100)+1
The following table displays conversions of Money Lines to European Prices.
| Money Line | European Price | Payout per $100 Bet (including bet amount) |
|---|---|---|
| +140 | 2.40 | $ 240 |
| -200 | 1.50 | $ 150 |
| +160 | 2.60 | $ 260 |
European Prices do not always convert evenly into Money Lines since Money Lines are based on whole numbers.
Buy Points allows you to move the point spread in your favor by paying a surcharge. You can only buy points on football and basketball point spreads and totals.
You can normally buy an extra 1/2 point by laying -120 instead of the standard -110.
Buying points on or off key points or magic numbers is more expensive. Three is usually the key point in football. Although there are no standard key points in basketball, we may set key points on certain games.
After you buy a point and place your bet, check your betting ticket to see the new price on the event.
For example, Miami plays Buffalo. Miami is favored by 4.5 points. You want to adjust the line in your favor by bringing the Miami line down to -2. You can do this for an additional 70 cents. This means you will have to bet $180 to win $100. The following table shows the incremental cost of various point purchases including purchases on and off Key Points.
| Miami Point Spread | Buy Points Surcharge on this Game |
|---|---|
| Posted Line -4.5 | standard -110 |
| -4.5 to -4.0 | 10¢ or -120 |
| -4.0 to -3.5 | 10¢ or -130 |
| -3.5 to -3.0 | 20¢ or -150 |
| -3.0 to -2.5 | 20¢ or -170 |
| -2.5 to -2.0 | 10¢ or -180 |
The following special lines are available to offer increased flexibility and potential payouts.
Quarter lines allow you to bet on the first, second, third and fourth quarter of basketball and football games. Quarter lines are generally posted at the end of the previous quarter. Quarter betting rules are as follows:
Half-time lines allow you to bet on the first or second half of basketball and football games. Half-time betting rules are as follows:
$100,000 Challenge is an NFL and NCAA football wager on 13 teams from our selection of $100,000 Challenge listed games. You bet $25 and if all teams you select win against the spread, you win the ultimate handicapping prize, $100,000 in cash. A tie or no action on any single event in your selection means the entire wager loses.
Up to two $100,000 cash prizes are available to be won each week. If no one selects 13 teams who win against the spread, no one wins the cash prize. If more than two people select 13 teams who win against the spread, then all winners evenly divide the available cash prizes.
Parlays are wagers on two or more teams in no particular order where all selections must win for the wager to win. Parlay rules are as follows:
The following parlay payout table is valid if all selections within the parlay are based on the standard point spread or totals line of -110 (bet $110 to win $100).
| Number of Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| 2 | 13:5 |
| 3 | 6:1 |
| 4 | 10:1 |
| 5 | 20:1 |
| 6 | 40:1 |
| 7 | 75:1 |
| 8 | 150:1 |
| 9 | 300:1 |
| 10 | 700:1 |
| 11 | 1100:1 |
| 12 | 1800:1 |
To calculate odds for parlays that use money lines other than the standard -110, you should convert the money line to a European price. Then calculate the parlay payout odds by multiplying the European prices of each event together.
For example, let's say you bet on Arsenal 2.5, Manchester 1.7 and Liverpool 2.1. A parlay of all three teams would pay 2.5 x 1.7 x 2.1 = 8.93. If your bet amount is $100 then the payoff would be $100 x 8.93 = $893 (this includes your original stake, so your winnings are $893 - $100 = $793).
A Progressive Parlay is a wager on four to twelve events to win. Even if some of the events in your Progressive Parlay lose, you may still win your wager. Progressive Parlays are accepted only on the Point Spread, not on the Money Line or Totals. Progressive Parlay rules are as follows:
Each type of Progressive Parlay uses different odds to pay out winning wagers.
| All Teams Win |
1 Team Loses |
2 Teams Lose |
3 Teams Lose |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Teams | 5:1 | 1:1 | -- | -- |
| 5 Teams | 11:1 | 2:1 | -- | -- |
| 6 Teams | 20:1 | 9:2 | -- | -- |
| 7 Teams | 40:1 | 4:1 | 1:2 | -- |
| 8 Teams | 75:1 | 10:1 | 2:1 | -- |
| 9 Teams | 150:1 | 20:1 | 5:2 | -- |
| 10 Teams | 250:1 | 25:1 | 3:1 | 1:1 |
| 11 Teams | 400:1 | 60:1 | 5:1 | 1:1 |
| 12 Teams | 900:1 | 80:1 | 10:1 | 3:1 |
The parlay payout table above is valid if all selections within the Progressive Parlay are based on the standard point spread line of -110 (bet $110 to win $100). A "--" in the table above indicates a losing parlay. Payout odds are subject to change without prior notice.
A teaser is a parlay in which you take more points or lay fewer points than the line, thus adjusting the point spread in your favor. However your payout odds are reduced when you do this. Teaser rules are as follows:
An example of a teaser is as follows:
Let's say you wish to choose three football teams: Denver -7, New York -3 and Chicago +15. The payout of the wager is dependent upon how many points you wish to receive. Let's say you choose a 3 team 7 point teaser. Looking at the chart above, this wager is listed as 10/12, which means you will win $10 for every $12 that you wager. The point spreads are adjusted as follows:
If all of the three teams win against the adjusted spread, you win $12 for every $10 you wager.
| Basketball | 4-point | 4.5-point | 5-point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Football | 6-point | 6.5-point | 7-point |
| 2-team | -110 | -120 | -130 |
| 3-team | +180 | +160 | +140 |
| 4-team | 3/1 (+300) | 5/2 (+250) | 2/1 (+200) |
| 5-team | 4.5/1 | 4/1 | 3.5/1 |
| 6-team | 6/1 | 5.5/1 | 5/1 |
| 7-team | 10/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 |
| 8-team | 15/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 |
| 9-team | 20/1 | 15/1 | 12/1 |
| 10-team | 25/1 | 20/1 | 15/1 |
| 11-team | 35/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 |
| 12-team | 50/1 | 35/1 | 25/1 |
| 13-team | 75/1 | 50/1 | 35/1 |
| 14-team | 100/1 | 75/1 | 50/1 |
| 15-team | 150/1 | 100/1 | 75/1 |
Note: On our special 3 team 10 point football or 7 point basketball teasers (sometimes known as Sweetheart teasers and not included in the table above), odds are 10/12 and ties lose. Only point spreads may be placed in these special teasers.
An If Bet allows you to increase your betting power and limit your risk by placing multiple bets on one betting ticket; each individual bet after the first bet will only have action if the previous bet in the sequence is successful. This limits your risk to the dollar amount of the first bet on your betting ticket.
An If Bet is also useful if you want to make more than one bet, but do not have adequate funds in your account to cover the second bet unless the first bet wins. An If Bet will place the second bet immediately upon success of the first bet. If Bet rules are as follows:
If Win
You choose the order of each bet in the series. The first bet is always placed. Each subsequent bet is placed only if the previous bet wins.
If any bet in the If Win series loses, ties or is considered no action, then all subsequent bets on the betting ticket are considered no action.
If Action
You choose the order of each bet in the series. The first bet is always placed. Each subsequent bet is placed only if the previous bet is won,
considered no action or is a tie game (also know as a push). If any bet in the If Action series loses, then all subsequent bets on the betting
ticket are considered no action.
For example, on October 7th, you place an If Win bet on the Raiders to beat the Dolphins in their October 12th game. Then you select the Patriots to beat the Colts in their October 11th game. The game on October 12th wins and the second part of the If Bet is placed on the Patriots/Colts game with the original bet amount.
This second bet is placed even though this game started prior to the first event and already had a final result of a loss.
The first part of your If Win bet is a win but the second part is a loss.
Your If Win bet placed on October 7th is placed prior to the start time of both events so you are able to bet on both games while ensuring that your preferred bet on the Raiders game gets placed even if your second choice, the Patriots, lose.
Normally the only way this would be possible would be to expose yourself to both bets separately. An If Bet puts a restriction on your bet that says if the Raiders lose, do not place a bet on the Patriots/Colts game. This limits your risk to the first bet amount, but provides you with the opportunity to make a second bet with the original stake if your first bet is successful.
We will be offering Quarter Lines as well during the game.
Future bets are based on the outcome of events that happen each year. Propositions are bets based on the outcome of special events. All bets are final. There will be no payouts until the conclusion of the specified season for futures or the conclusion of the specified event for propositions.
If your selection (person, team, etc.) does not participate in the event for any reason, your bet is considered a loss.
The odds we offer may change between the time you place your bet and the time the event starts; regardless, your bet is subject to the odds displayed at the time you placed your bet.
In the event of a dead heat for first place, stakes will be divided by the number of selections dead heating with the divided stake settled at full odds; remaining stake money is lost. The dead heat rule only applies to future bets. If the tie was a betting option, the dead heat rule does not apply.
For example, if there is a 3 way tie for the top scorer in a football game, your winnings are calculated by taking your stake, dividing it by 3, and multiplying that amount by the odds on your betting ticket.