INTRODUCTION

WATSONS are independent bookmakers of over 40 years standing and have enjoyed continuous membership of the NAB (National Association of Bookmakers) during this time. Thus you can be assured of efficiency and integrity with all your transactions. We regard our size as an asset in that it gives us added flexibility and we believe, also means we can provide a more personal service to our customers, rather than say, a large public company.

Every day our staff process hundreds of bets, many just before the ‘off ’ without any problem whatsoever. Very occasionally, a query or dispute may arise and a set of rules to which we can refer, is therefore necessary in order that the query or dispute can hopefully be amicably settled.

In the first instance the Duty Manager will deal with any of your queries but in the event you are unable to settle the matter at that level then please ask to speak to our General Manager at Customer Services on 0845 270 5661 preferably prior to the commencement of racing. In the event the matter is still not resolved to your satisfaction then please write to: Andrew Watson, Watson Bookmakers, Unit 1, Evans Business Centre, Queensferry Road, Dunfermline, UK KY11 8UU.

It is in everyone’s interests that any dispute is settled quickly and amicably therefore your query will be given our immediate attention. On the extremely rare occasion when the matter cannot be resolved between us within a reasonable time, customers can refer to the Independent Betting Arbitration Service (IBAS) whose decision will be final providing the full facts are presented by all the parties concerned. Their contact details are as follows: IBAS, PO Box 62639, London EC3P 3AS Tel: 0207 347 5883 www.ibas-uk.com

Any amendments to these rules dated 1st March 2008 will be displayed on this website and sent to Customers who receive statements. We regret we are unable to update telephone betting Customers who do not receive statements other than by suggesting you refer to this website. A printed copy of our rules is also available on request.

TRADING HOURS

Our telephone betting is normally open from 9.30am Mon to Sat and 11.00am on a Sunday and remains open throughout the year for any evening football matches or the last horse race whichever is the later.

PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED

Our terms of business are Bank Cards, Cheques & Cash.

ACCEPTANCE OF WAGERS

HORSERACING

Subject to these rules, bets will be accepted for horses running at any meeting held under Jockey Club or National Hunt Rules or for racing in Ireland or France or for any other race meeting which may from time to time be advertised in this office or in the National Press. These rules will apply with the exception of any amendment which may be notified to Clients by reference to this website, in a copy of our printed rules, in a letter sent to clients receiving statements or as a notice at any of our on-course operations.

1. MAXIMUM PAYOUTS

The maximum payout to any one customer or group/syndicate of customers, acting together, who have backed the same combination of selections including bets from the same source, is as follows:
a) All the following limits apply to Single,Accumulative and Forecast Bets:
b) ANTE-POST £100,000
c) HORSE RACING AND BAGS MEETINGS Where all the selections are in races fully covered by a full SIS service – Shows, Offs and Results £100,000 HORSERACING IN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND £25,000 HORSERACING IN ALL OTHER COUNTRIES £100,000 BAGS MEETINGS £25,000 ALL TRICASTS BETS (HORSES & GREYHOUNDS) £10,000 GREYHOUND RACING AT WIMBLEDON, HOVE, ROMFORD & CRAYFORD, £2,500 GREYHOUND RACING At other listed tracks where bets are accepted and all UK Mainland open races at any other tracks where runners are published in the racing post and Irish open races at any other track where full form is published in the racing post.
d) OTHERS FOOTBALL BETTING (Midweek and Weekend Matches) £100,000 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL MATCHES £10,000 RUGBY LEAGUE AND RUGBY UNION CLUB MATCHES £25,000 GOLF BETTING £100,000 IRISH LOTTERY BETTING £100,000 49’s DAILY NATIONAL NUMBERS BETTING £100,000 VIRTUAL (COMPUTER) RACING £50,000 OTHER NUMBERS BETTING not already covered by above £50,000 SPORTS BETTING not already covered by above £50,000 NON-SPORTING EVENT BETTING £10,000 unless advertised otherwise Should your selections be mixed e.g. from more than one type of racing or sporting event, then the lower maximum payout will apply in all cases. Where a palpable error in respect of a price for any event, sporting or otherwise, is made by any of our staff or as a result of a wrongly transmitted price across our screens or computer system we reserve the right to rectify the error when it comes to our attention.

2. EACH-WAY BETTING (Horseracing)

In all races of four or less: the place money goes on to win. In races of five, six and seven runners: one-quarter the odds the first two places. In races of eight or more runners: one-fifth odds the first three places. In handicaps of twelve to fifteen runners: one-quarter odds the first three places. In handicaps of sixteen or more runners: one-quarter the odds the first four places. SP Place only wagers are not accepted (unless specially advertised) and if accepted in error the stake will be halved and treated as an each-way bet.

3. DOUBLE RESULT CONCESSION

We pay out on the double result on horseracing in the UK & Ireland only. Offer applies to all bets e.g. Singles and Multiple Bets, win or each-way with maximum payouts as per our normal rules. “First Past the Post” is not accepted. – see full details below for conditions & exceptions. Conditions & Exceptions: In the event of an amended result because of an objection and/or a steward’s enquiry Watsons will pay out on BOTH RESULTS. Exceptions to this rule when the “Official Result” only will apply are the following:
a) All racing outwith the UK & Ireland
b) Where any of the placed horses are found to have taken the wrong course
c) If a race is subsequently declared void for whatever reason, then all selections for that race will be treated as non-runners and stakes refunded.
d) a result given in error by the judge
e) a horse subsequently found to be carrying the wrong weight or a jockey failing to weigh in.
f) a bet placed on the Favourite Points market or any distance market; a bet placed on a two runner race or a special match bet or a bet placed in a “without the favourite market”
g) an Ante post bet: a Forecast or a Tricast bet; a Tote bet
h) any bet placed on course at any racecourse.

4. DOUBLES,TREBLES,ACCUMULATORS

These are accepted Win and Each-Way. Each-Way doubles, trebles and accumulative bets etc. are calculated on a WIN to WIN, PLACE to PLACE basis, e.g. as separate Win and Place transactions.

5. FAVOURITES

First and Second Favourites WIN ONLY are accepted in singles, doubles, trebles, accumulators. Where two or more start at the same price, the stakes will be divided. The first favourite is the horse quoted in the Starting Price returns at the shortest price. If there are two horses at the shortest price, they are joint first and second favourites and in the case of three horses at the shortest price they are joint first, second and third favourites. Un-named Third favourites are not accepted and any taken in error will be void and stakes returned.Where a customer inadvertently bets an un-named favourite each way then the win part of the bet will stand but the place part will be void and the place stake refunded, win or lose.

6. JOCKEYS’ MOUNTS

Bets on Jockeys’ Mounts are accepted and the numbers of doubles, trebles or accumulators must be specified. If a Client selects three doubles and a treble on a nominated jockey’s mounts with no time or races specified and he has more than three mounts the bets will be settled in proportion. If he has only two rides the bet will be settled as if the third selection was non-runner. Doubles, trebles etc., on a Jockey’s Mounts where he is riding at two meetings in one day (including evening racing) and no meeting is specified will be executed at the first meeting at which he rides after the wager is received. Where a single bet is placed concerning a Jockey’s Mount and it is un-timed it will be taken for the next advertised race to be run in which that Jockey has a mount. This settling also applies to Owners and Trainers selected.Through the Card Bets will be settled for all possible races at that meeting.

7. OWNERS AND TRAINERS SELECTED

These wagers are accepted at Starting Price. The ‘Selected’ is the horse starting at the shortest price and if two or more start at the same price the stakes will be divided. Where such selections are backed in accumulative bets they will be settled in the same manner as Jockeys’ Mounts.

8. GREYHOUND RACING

a)We accept bets Win or Each-Way at Starting Price and Board Price at all meetings which are run under the auspices of the Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services (BAGS) and covered live by SIS and for meetings covered by full form in the Racing Post. Bets are also accepted for such other meetings which are nominated or as advertised from time to time in a branch or the press. - see also rule 1c covering the acceptance of greyhound bets. Bets accepted for greyhound meetings which have not been specified will be declared void win or lose.
b) Bets at Greyhound Tote Returns are not acceptable but if placed in error, will be settled as follows: FORECASTS – as the SP Computer Forecasts returned. If no SP Computer Forecast is returned and if no special pre-race forecast betting has been specifically made available/advertised then the forecast will be made void. WIN AND EACH-WAY BETS – at Starting prices. PLACE ONLY BETS – stake halved and treated as an each-way bet at SP odds. If no Starting price is returned, bets will be void. Unless otherwise requested a ‘through the card’ commission will be settled for the number of races advertised.
c) Favourites – First and Second Favourites only are accepted, win only in singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators.Third favourites are not accepted and any taken in error will be void.
d) Forecasts – Bets are accepted for single forecasts, forecast doubles, forecast trebles. Forecast accumulators are only accepted when contained in a Forecast Yankee bet. Forecast bets will be settled at the Starting Price Computer ‘Straight Forecast’ dividend unless special forecast odds are specifically advertised or available. In the event of one selection in a Forecast or Forecast Double being a nonrunner then the stakes in that particular race will go on the remaining selection for a win. In the case of non-runner in a Forecast Treble the stake will be split on the remaining selections and settled as a forecast double.
e) Each-Way Betting at Starting Price and Board Prices In all races of four runners or less: the place money goes on to win. In races of five, six and seven runners: one-quarter the odds the first two places. In races of eight or more runners: one-fifth the odds the first three places.
f) Void races – In the event of any race being declared void and not re-run all selections will be treated as non-runners, including favourites. Where a race is rerun all bets concerning that race will stand for the re-run at Starting Price unless mutually called off before the re-run.
g) Withdrawals - Where an early price or board price is taken and then any dog is withdrawn from the race then all bets placed prior to the withdrawal will be settled at SP. For the purpose of convenience the rules under this section apply specifically to Greyhound Racing, but all rules with regard to the general conduct of business apply equally to greyhounds as to horse racing.

9.THE OFF

a) We accept bets up to the “off ” on horse and greyhound racing. Subject to our discretion we may accept bets on horseracing up to a maximum 15 seconds after the “off ” but any bet inadvertently accepted after this time will be void except where prior authorisation is specifically given. Any bet inadvertently accepted after an event has finished will be void. Where we offer a “betting in running” market such as a Live TV football match then bets are accepted after the “off ” and the correct price ruling at that time will govern settlement of the wager. Please note that “betting in running” odds can be suspended from time to time and in a case where this occurs and no betting is available, the odds laid will be those immediately available after the wager was struck.
b) Where the official “off ” of a race/event is not announced then bets are accepted up to the advertised start time. Any bet that is inadvertently accepted after this time will be void unless we are satisfied that the bet was placed before the actual start of the event.
c) Exceptions to rule b) above, are football matches where the bet will stand up to 15 mins after the start providing there have been no goals scored or players sent off; golf events up to 15 mins after start time and the following sporting events up to 5 mins after start time – American football, baseball, basketball, tennis, snooker/pool, rugby, motor sports, speedway, ice hockey, bowls, cycling, darts, cricket, hurling.

10. STARTING PRICE COMPUTER STRAIGHT FORECASTS

a) Bets are accepted for single forecasts, forecast doubles and forecast trebles. Forecast accumulators are also accepted but only when contained in a Forecast Yankee Bet. All Forecasts will be settled in accordance with the SP Computer Straight Forecast given by the SIS Sports Service or published in ‘The Racing Post’ If a Client specifically asks for a Tote Forecast then Tote Odds will apply. In Horseracing and in the event that a Computer Straight Forecast is not available then Tote Odds will apply. In Greyhound Racing where no SP is returned and/or no Computer Straight Forecast is available then greyhound forecast bets will be void. Un-named favourites are not accepted in forecasts and where inadvertently placed in error, the bet will be made void and stakes returned.This also applies to Greyhound betting.
b) If any bet is inadvertently accepted with the instructions ‘D/F’ or ‘Dual Forecast’ the bet will be settled, in the case of Horseracing & Greyhound racing as an SP Computer reversed forecast with the stake being split and paid to the dividend declared.
c) Bets for horserace forecasts outside the British Isles will be settled at Pari- Mutuel returns unless special forecast odds are otherwise advertised.
d) Forecasts inadvertently accepted in races with only two runners will be settled as a win single on the selection nominated to finish first.
e) In races where a horse finishes alone, all forecast bets nominating that horse to finish 1st will be settled as a win single at SP. All other forecast bets are lost.
f) Non-Runners - In the event of one selection in a Forecast or Forecast Double being a non-runner then the stakes in that particular race will go on the remaining selection for a win. In the case of a non-runner in a Forecast Treble the stake will be split on the remaining selections and settled as a forecast double. As rule 4 deduction is taken into account with the Computer Forecast no further deductions will be made.

11. BOARD PRICES AND EARLY BIRD PRICES

Board Prices are laid in any race of two or more runners. ‘Bar Prices’ or advance shows e.g. ‘First Show’ before the show is known may be laid at our discretion. Should a horse or dog be withdrawn then no Board Prices will be laid after the time of withdrawal unless the market is re-formed. Should there be a transmission error subsequently corrected by the SIS (or equivalent) Sports Service the bet will stand at the corrected price. Where a palpable error is made by SIS or any other employee the bet will stand at the correct price ruling at the time the bet was struck or the Starting Price whichever be the greater odds. A Board or Early Price taken about a selection will be applied to that selection in all bets on the slip unless the client specifically requests otherwise.If you wish to take a Board or Early Price please inform the cashier/telephonist who will record the price on your slip prevailing at the time of checking the monitor. Should a change of show be in progress when you request a price the cashier/telephonist is instructed to wait until the race show ends before marking the current price. Unless a price is verified by a member of our staff, bets will be settled at SP odds. In the event you take a board price or early price and a horse is subsequently withdrawn then a deduction may apply – see rule 14 WITHDRAWALS. For the rule appertaining to withdrawals in dog racing – see rule 8.g) Greyhound Racing. All Board prices or Early Prices are subject to fluctuation. Where a palpable error in respect of a price for any event, sporting or otherwise, is made by any of our staff or as a result of a wrongly transmitted price across our screens or computer systems, we reserve the right to rectify the error when it comes to our attention.

12. GUARANTEED ODDS RACE(S)

We normally offer Guaranteed Odds on races at each UK Horserace meeting taking place daily. Please enquire as to the races offered. Where we offer guaranteed odds on any particular race, customers who take an Early Price are guaranteed that price or SP whichever is the greater. e.g. take 5/1 Early Price on a selection in a guaranteed odds race and if it wins at 10/1 starting price we pay you the 10/1. If there are any withdrawals and rule 4 applies, customers will receive the price after rule 4 or SP whichever is the greater.

13.WITHDRAWALS

In all horse races, excluding Ante-Post Bets, if a horse is withdrawn without coming under starter’s orders, it is treated as a non-runner. If there is insufficient time to form a new market, a deduction is made from all winnings (excluding stakes) in accordance with Tattersall’s Rule 4 (c). The following scale of deductions apply dependent upon the current odds against the withdrawn horse. Price at time of withdrawal Amount deducted from winnings 1/9 or longer 90p in the £ 2/11 to 2/17 85p in the £ 1/4 to 1/5 80p in the £ 3/10 to 2/7 75p in the £ 2/5 to 1/3 70p in the £ 8/15 to 4/9 65p in the £ 8/13 to 4/7 60p in the £ 4/5 to 4/6 55p in the £ 20/21 to 5/6 50p in the £ Evens to 6/5 45p in the £ 5/4 to 6/4 40p in the £ 13/8 to 7/4 35p in the £ 15/8 to 9/4 30p in the £ 5/2 to 3/1 25p in the £ 10/3 to 4/1 20p in the £ 9/2 to 11/2 15p in the £ 6/1 to 9/1 10p in the £ 10/1 to 14/1 5p in the £ As a concession Watsons make no deduction if there is only a total deduction of 5p but this does not apply to bets struck on course where all deductions will be made. If over 14/1 there would be no deduction. In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn before coming under starters’ orders the total deduction shall not exceed 90p in the £.The above deductions will equally apply to our ‘Early Bird’ and ‘Board Prices’ where they are taken before a withdrawal takes place and a new market has not been formed.

14. UP AND DOWN BETS

Up & down bets will be taken as ‘up and down’ single stakes only. Clients requiring ‘up and down’ double stakes must clearly state this fact for each separate wager. If two horses in the same race are backed in an ‘up and down’ wager the bet becomes two singles, unless either horse is doubly engaged which will time the race. Each-Way SSA and DSA will be settled as each-way singles on each selection ‘up and down’ and not as separate win and place bets.When there is insufficient cash in hand to invest the full stake each way then the win part will be settled first and any remaining stake invested on the place bet, unless the client clearly requests ‘equally divided’ settlement, in which case the cash in hand will be divided equally between win and place. We only accept cross over bets on horse and greyhound racing and where accepted in error on other sports the cross over part of any bet will be void.The maximum that can be crossed is double your unit stake.

15.ANY TO COME BETS

This type of bet continues until the stake plus winnings are exhausted. When the bets are made any-to-come each-way singles and there is insufficient stake money in hand to cover all the selections, the win stake will be invested on the first single, then the place stake will be invested on the first single and so on for all subsequent selections. All any-to-come bets are dealt with on this principle. When there is insufficient stake money in hand to cover reversed or combination forecasts in any one race, the amount will be equally divided amongst the forecasts involved. It must state distinctly from which horse or horses the any-to-come is taken. Any-to-come bets on to a forecast double must not exceed the original stake. Cash in hand from one horse cannot go on to the same horse or selection or race in any circumstances.

16.AMBIGUOUS BET INSTRUCTIONS

a) Insufficient Selections – Should fewer than the required number of selections be given for the number of doubles, trebles, accumulators etc. then a non-runner or non-runners will be substituted.
b) Insufficient Cash – Should insufficient cash be staked on a coupon or betting slip then the amount staked will be apportioned equally over the bet e.g. a bet totalling £20 placed but only £10 staked then the bet will be settled as 50% of the correct returns.
c) Incorrectly Timed and Un-Timed Wagers, Un-Named Selections –The following apply for both horse and greyhound wagers: i. Where a client specifies a named selection then the name will stand as the selection, irrespective of whether it is incorrectly timed or numbered in any way. ii. Where a selection is timed for a race that has already been decided the selection will be treated as a non-runner iii) Should the time & meeting only be stated with no selection given then it will be taken for the favourite in the next race at that time. Should there be more than one race at that time then the stake will be apportioned accordingly.
d) Doubly Engaged – Where a named selection is doubly engaged and is timed by the client it will be considered a wager for the race timed only.Where the selection is un-timed or timed incorrectly the wager will be taken as for the first race in which the selection runs.
e) Selections Repeated – Where the same selection is included more than once in a multiple bet, the second or subsequent times it appears it will be treated as a nonrunner. If you include two or more different selections in the same race or event in a multiple bet, stakes will be divided equally in all parts of the bet where the selections clash. If however one of the two selections that clash is also declared for another race on that day, then the wager will be settled as if timed for the race in which the selections could not clash.
f) Suffix – Where two horses which are only differentiated by the suffix of the country of their origin run on the same day, wagers will be settled on the time given for the horse concerned. Similarly should a horse be doubly engaged it will be settled on the time given and be treated as a non runner for the other race. Should no time be given then you will be on the first horse to run after acceptance. If however, one of the two horses had run before the wager was accepted then the bet will be considered as being for the horse still to run. The same principle will apply to a horse and greyhound having the same name.

17.TRICASTS

a) Tricasts are accepted in horse and dog races for which an Official Computer Tricast is declared, such return being declared for successfully nominating three selections to finish first, second and third in the correct order.
b) The official tricast dividend declared to a £1 unit will govern the settlement of all tricasts.
c) In the event that a non-runner is selected in a tricast the stake will be invested as a Computer Straight Forecast on the remaining two selections in the order written with the non-runner being discounted.Where selections for a tricast include two non-runners the stake will be invested on the remaining selection as a win single.
d) Tricasts will be accepted for named and numbered selections. Un-named favourites will be treated as non-runners.
e) Tricasts are accepted in singles only but if accepted inadvertently in error, e.g. tricast doubles or trebles etc., the total stakes will be divided and invested equally as tricast singles on the selections concerned.
f) Should a Tricast be taken for a race for which no official computer tricast is returned, settlement will be as follows: i.Where the three selections run, the stake will be invested as a Computer Straight Forecast on the selections nominated to finish first and second with the selection for the third place being discounted. ii. If the selections include one or more non-runners, settlement will be made in accordance with rule (c) above.
g) We may accept Tri-Casts on other events if specifically advertised

18.TOTE DIRECT BETTING

Watson Bookmakers are authorised to accept Tote Bets at Horserace meetings in Great Britain and Ireland and all bets are transmitted to Tote Direct and are placed under Tote Direct’s rules.We accept the following: Placepot To win the Placepot, Clients must select a placed horse in each of the six designated races at any nominated meeting for which a place dividend is normally declared for that race.We only accept Irish Placepots where they are available through Tote Direct. Any Irish Placepots accepted in error which are not covered by Tote Direct will be settled as a place only accumulator and settled as per our each-way terms. Jackpot To Win the Jackpot, Clients must select the winner in each of the designated races at the nominated meeting.The Jackpot normally takes place at one meeting Monday to Sunday inclusive. Quadpot The Quadpot is usually run on the last four placepot races of any Placepot meeting. To Win the Quadpot you must pick a horse to be placed in each of these races. Normal Placepot rules apply to the Quadpot excepting that above. Trifecta You must select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in correct order in the races which are specially designated each day for this purpose. Exacta They are accepted on all races of 3 runners and upwards and the Customer has to forecast the 1st and 2nd in correct order. Win, Each Way and Place Only These bets are also accepted at Tote Odds with the place structure the same as SP bets – see rule 2. All Tote dividends with the exception of the Scoop 6 are declared to a £1 unit. Scoop 6 This is accepted on six specially nominated races, normally every Saturday.There is a Win Dividend for all six winners, a Place Dividend for all six placed and an opportunity to win a further special bonus dividend if you pick the six winners. Stake is a minimum £2 and perms are available.

IMPORTANT

All Tote Bets accepted are ‘NO LIMIT’ on the basis that they are transmitted correctly via the Tote Direct Terminal and included into the Tote Pools that day. Please allow a minimum 15 minutes before the first selection runs to place Placepot, Jackpot & Scoop 6 bets. Should any bet, for any reason, technical or otherwise be found not to be included in the pool then the following will apply:
a) Tote Jackpot – This will be treated as an SP Win Accumulator Scoop 6 – This will be treated as an each-way SP Accumulator (£2 Scoop 6 =£1 e.w. acc) Both the above two bets will, in the above instance(s) be subject to our normal maximum payouts.
b) Tote Placepots, Quadpots,Trifectas, Exactas, Win and Place – These will be settled on their respective Tote Dividends declared for that day but will be subject to a total Maximum Payout of £5,000 to any one client on any one day regardless of stakes.
c) Where any item is not covered by Tote Direct’s Rules then our rules of betting will apply. Other Tote Bets which may be introduced from time to time, will also be subject to the rules above.

19.ANTE-POST BETTING

a) Ante-Post Bets are those offered on the following: i) Horse Racing prior to the final declaration stage ii) Greyhound events up to and including the semi-final stage. Any bets accepted after the semi-finals or on a single race event where a price has been taken will be settled as Early Bird bets and stakes refunded on non runners. In the event of a non runner all bets will be settled at starting price. iii) Sports events prior to the start of the event, with the exception of bets on a match, a single race event (e.g. Oxford v Cambridge boat race) or an individual heat/stage. iv) All special (non-sporting) events.
b) Ante post bets are accepted on the principle that you lose your stakes if your selection does not participate. Stakes are therefore lost on competitors/teams who start an event and then withdraw. No Tattersall’s Rule 4 deductions are made from winning bets except when a runner in a horse race is balloted out. In the event of a subsequent withdrawal Tattersall’s Rule 4 (c) will apply.
c) Where there has been Ante-Post betting on a race which does not actually take place, all single wagers on that race are void. If a horse is balloted out under the Jockey Club Rule 125, single wagers on that horse are void. In such circumstances, accumulative Ante-Post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the accumulative Ante-Post prices laid on the remaining horse(s). In the event of a race being postponed, bets will be decided in accordance with Tattersall’s ruling.
d) Where the same selection is backed to win two or more events in an Ante- Post accumulative bet, clients should note that specially reduced odds will apply and these odds will govern settlement. Should an Ante-Post bet be inadvertently accepted by our staff where the same selection is taken to win two or more events without the reduced odds being applied, we reserve the right to rectify the situation when it is brought to our attention. The correct reduced odds applying at the time the bet was placed will govern settlement.
e)Where a palpable error is made in transmission of any Ante-Post price over our screen system or by our computer system or by a member of our staff giving out an incorrect price, we reserve the right to correct the error whenever it should come to our notice.
f) No consolations or bonuses are paid on any Ante-Post wagers even if placed on a speciality bet e.g. Lucky 15 etc.
g) In the event of a race being postponed to another day: Ante-Post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out/eliminated under the Jockey Club Rules of Racing, or if the venue is changed. Ante-Post bets placed after the entries+ have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not re-opened, in which case bets would stand. When staking Ante-Post wagers, we advise Clients to take account of our maximum payout limit.

20. OVERSEAS RACING

The following are intended for guidance only in countries where there is no SP market in operation. In these circumstances bets are accepted at Pari-Mutuel returns subject to the limitations shown below:
a) Win and Each-Way Bets – The place part of which will be settled in accordance with the returned dividends. Horses in the same ownership are generally coupled on the WIN POOL only.
b) In countries where additional Place Pools operate e.g. USA, the place portion of the bet will be settled in accordance with the ‘123 Show Pool’ unless Place Pool is specifically requested.
c) Straight or Dual Forecasts are accepted depending on the type of forecast in operation. Should the instructions be for a Straight or Reversed Forecast and a Dual Forecast is returned then the total stake will be invested as a Dual Forecast. Should the instruction be for a Dual Forecast and a Straight Forecast is returned then the stake will be divided and settled as a Reversed Straight Forecast.
d) Un-named favourites and Jockey’s Mounts are not accepted and if taken in error the selection will be settled as a non-runner and the stake returned.
e) Board Prices and UK Industry Starting Prices may be offered for certain feature races abroad. Where a ‘UK industry SP’ is available then all starting price wagers will automatically be settled at that ‘Industry SP’. Should you alternatively wish the Pari-Mutuel returns, e.g. the Foreign SP, then you should state ‘Pari-Mutuel’ when you place Your bet. In cases where no ‘UK Industry SP’ is available then all starting price wagers will be settled at the Pari-Mutuel returns.
f) All bets on “Foreign Racing” e.g. racing held outside the UK and Ireland, are accepted on the basis that the “official result” only will apply to all wagers, no “First Past the Post” or “Double Result Concession” will be paid.
g) Not all foreign racing operates a Pari-mutuel, e.g. South Africa operates similar to the UK and Board Prices may be taken.
h) Where “Guide Prices” only are given, Board Prices are normally available to stakes up to £100. Sums over this amount subject to our discretion – please enquire.
i) Forecast betting – at time of print the following applies: French Racing Italian Racing Less than 4 Runners Less than 4 Runners – no Forecast available – no Forecast available 4 – 7 Runners 4 – 5 Runners – Straight Forecast only – Straight Forecast only 8+ Runners 6+ Runners – Dual Forecast only – Dual Forecast only

Please note that in some rare cases when horses are coupled in 8 runner races in France or 6 runner races in Italy, straight forecasts only will be allowed. SIS (or equivalent) will clearly flag up such occasions. In the event the foreign racing authorities alter any of their bet acceptance terms from the above, then bets will be settled under their new terms.

21. IRISH LOTTERY

We accept bets on the Irish Lottery where six numbers and a bonus ball are normally drawn on Wednesday and Saturday each week on RTE (Irish TV). Customers select one, two, three, four or five numbers from the six drawn or they may also include the bonus ball.
a) Bets settled at accumulative odds. Odds are subject to fluctuation.
b) Only numbers from 1 to 45 are allowed. Odds will apply to the valid numbers only. For example, if a bet on the ‘3 numbers correct’ section comprises two numbers and a void number, this bet will be settled on the odds applicable to the ‘2 numbers correct’ section. If a Customer takes the same number twice the second or subsequent time it is selected it will be treated as a void number and settled accordingly.
c) If for any reason a draw does not take place, bets will stand for the next specified available draw unless cancelled by mutual consent.
d) When a ‘Wednesday’ or ‘Saturday’ draw is selected, but the bet accepted after the corresponding day’s draw has taken place, the bet will be settled on the next nominated Wednesday or Saturday draw to take place.
e) When ‘Both Days’ draws are selected, the bet will always be settled on the next two consecutive Wednesday or Saturday draws to take place after the bet has been accepted. On occasions when two or more draws take place on the same day, bets will be settled on the first (main) draw unless specified otherwise.
f) When neither ‘Wednesday’ ‘Saturday’ nor both days is selected, the bet will be settled on the first draw to take place after the bet has been accepted.
g) Irish Lottery bets may not be coupled with any other betting event nor may two or more draws be combined in accumulative bets.
h) No additional bonuses, consolation dividends or double the odds will be paid on the Irish Lottery Bet
i) All bets will be deemed to be on the 6 number draw unless otherwise stated.
j) Bets are accepted on one, two, three, four and five numbers at the current odds. Multiple bets and perms are also accepted. For example you may bet doubles, three doubles & one treble, a yankee, super yankee etc. Bets are not accepted on six numbers and if taken in error the stakes will be apportioned over five numbers. e.g. a £1 bet on Six Numbers will be settled as 6 x 16.5p fivefolds on the six numbers stated.
k) Results are broadcast live on SIS and are available shortly after the event.
l) Currently Three Draws take place each Wednesday and Saturday. All bets will be settled on the First Draw each Wednesday and Saturday unless the customer clearly indicates “Draw 2” or “Second Draw” or “Draw 3” or “Third Draw”.
m) The advertised time of the Irish Lottery draw is “around 8.00pm”, therefore the latest time for acceptance of any Irish lottery bet is 7.45pm on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Any bet inadvertently accepted after this time will be void, win or lose and stakes refunded.
n) Any understaked bet will be settled proportionately.
o) Our rules will apply to any situations not covered by the above “Irish Lottery” rules.

22. DAILY 49’S NUMBERS BET

We accept bets on the Daily 49’s numbers game. Six numbers and a “Booster” (bonus ball) are drawn from balls marked 1-49 and the Customer may select one, two, three, four and five numbers and receive the odds accordingly.
a) Bets are accepted on the ‘49’s’ events up to the official start time broadcast on SIS. Any bet accepted after this time will be void, except where we offer ‘in-running’ opportunities.
b) When a specific draw time is selected e.g. ‘lunchtime’ or ‘teatime’ but the bet accepted after the corresponding day’s event has taken place, the bet will be settled on the next ‘lunchtime or ‘teatime’ draw to take place.
c)When ‘both’ draws are selected the bet will always be settled on the next two events to take place after the bet has been accepted.
d) When neither ‘Lunchtime’ ‘Teatime’ nor ‘both’ is selected, the bet will be settled on the first event to take place after the bet has been accepted.
e) The number of draws will be determined by the ‘No of days’ requested. e.g. if both Lunchtime and Teatime draws are selected for the next five days then the bet stands for the next 5 consecutive lunchtime and teatime draws.
f) If for any reason an event does not take place, bets will stand for the next available ‘49s’ event unless cancelled by mutual consent.
g) Where a 6-fold is inadvertently accepted on any 49’s event, it will be settled as 6 x fivefolds e.g. a £1 bet on 6 numbers will be settled as 6 x 16.6p fivefolds on the six selections. with the stake proportioned. Multiple bets are also accepted on a single ‘49’s’ event, for example trixies, patents, yankees, super yankees. ‘49s’ Bets will not qualify for consolations or bonuses if placed on our range of speciality bets e.g. Lucky 15 etc.
h) ‘49’s’ bets cannot be combined with any other betting event, nor may two or more events be combined in accumulative bets.
i) If a Customer takes the same number twice the second or subsequent time it is selected it will be treated as a void number and settled accordingly.
j) Results are broadcast live on SIS and are available on www.49s.co.uk or by calling our office.
k)We would point out to Customers that SIS normally operate 49’s draws on a Sunday. Customers betting a number of draws on the 49’s will automatically have the Sunday Draws included. If a Customer places a 49’s bet on the Friday morning for the next six draws (given there are two draws daily) they will be on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday Draws.
l) Any understaked bet will be settled proportionately. Due to the high odds obtainable on some numbers betting we advise Customers to have regard to the relevant maximum payouts when staking wagers.
m) Our rules will apply to any situations not covered by the above ‘49s’ rules.

23. RAPIDO

We do not accept Rapido bets through our telephone betting service and any accepted in error will be made void.

24.VIRTUAL RACING

We accept bets on “Virtual Racing” where computer simulated races are shown by SIS. Form is shown in the Racing Post and the SP’s are announced by SIS with each-way bets being settled on the same place terms as for live racing.
a) Computer straight forecasts and Tri-casts are accepted with dividends declared to a £1 stake.
b) Un-named favourites are accepted.
c) Where a customer makes a selection, either by name or number and times it for a race that has already been decided then the bet will be void, win or loose and stakes refunded.
d) Multiple bets are accepted in the same way as for “actual live racing” and any speciality bet available for “actual live racing” can also be placed for “Virtual Racing” e.g. our “multiplus yankee” slip and our “strike lucky” bet are accepted with any additional bonuses and consolodations being paid.

25. FOOTBALL

Clients may choose from TWO Midweek & TWO Weekend Coupons,‘ Watson’s Super Soccer’ or ‘Watson’s Top Chance” Singles upwards are accepted on both our Super Soccer coupon and Top Chance Coupon. Where no specific coupon or odds is quoted by either the client or the telephonist/cashier then bets will automatically be settled on our Super Soccer coupon odds available on this website.
a) Odds will be dependent upon which coupon you choose.
b) All football bets on games for which we quote prices for home, away, draw, correct scores, first/last goalscorer, scorer at any time etc. will be settled on 90 minutes play (e.g. full time) at the prices advertised with multiple bets being settled at accumulative odds. Extra time, penalty shoot-outs etc. do not count on the above.Sometimes we may be quoting special odds on a team to win at any time e.g. ‘to qualify’ or ‘to win cup’ etc. If you wish to bet at these odds you must make your instructions clear on your slip or when telephoning otherwise 90 minutes play (full time) will apply.
c) In the event that a bet is inadvertently accepted for which no odds are being quoted then that match alone will be treated as a non-runner.
d) Settlement of any match will be on the basis of the odds prevailing at the time the bet was placed irrespective of the price printed on any coupon. Every effort will be made to bring any price changes to the attention of our customers but we cannot accept responsibility for the failure of our staff to do so.
e) If a match is abandoned before 90 minutes playing time (full time) has elapsed that particular match will be void and wagers will stand on the remaining selections in any bet (see rule i below for further details). Bets originally containing the correct minimum number of selections but including void or postponed matches will stand on the remaining selections in the bet.
f) SELECTIONS Selections must be indicated by the symbols ‘1’ to indicate a win for the team on the left (home team), ‘X’ for a draw and ‘2’ to indicate a win for the team printed on the right (away team). In the event of a match being played on a neutral ground the team printed on the left will be regarded as the home side and the team printed on the right as the away side. Bets will be accepted up to the advertised kickoff time. If a bet is inadvertently accepted which includes a match after it’s kick-off time then the bet will stand up to 15 mins after kickoff time, providing no goals have been scored. Any match outwith the 15 mins timeframe will be treated as a non-runner and the remaining selections settled, irrespective of any minimum requirements unless we are “betting in running” when the current odds will apply. Where a team is scheduled to play two or more matches within the same week, bets which do not nominate the date of the match will be settled for the match in which the selection plays first.
g) MINIMUM SELECTIONS The minimum number of selections required on each list of our football coupons is normally advertised at the head of each of the lists on each coupon. In general, and unless otherwise advertised, Singles upwards will apply. In the event that a Customer makes a number of selections on a Sections List that are less than advertised on the list the bet will stand providing it is obtainable on any other list on the coupon. A line which does not meet the minimum requirements will be void or reduced to include only the valid selections. In football betting where a “treble” is the stated minimum then at least three football matches must be selected for the bet to be valid. Mixing one or two football matches with other sporting events does not constitute a treble and should any bet inadvertently be accepted which contravenes this rule the football selection(s) will be settled as a non-runner(s) and the bet settled on the remaining selections, again taking account of any minimum selection requirements.This principle will similarly apply to other sporting betting where minimum selection rules apply.
h) MAXIMUM SELECTIONS There is no maximum limit to the number of ‘Home’ or ‘Away’ or ‘Draw’ selections allowed.
i) POSTPONED OR ABANDONED MATCHES An un-played or abandoned match will be treated as a ‘non-runner’ for settling purposes unless it is played during the same football week Monday to Monday inclusive. In which case the match will stand unless cancelled by mutual consent. If an accumulator is reduced by ‘non runners’ the remaining selections will be settled irrespective of the normal minimums. Any match which is abandoned before the completion of 90 minutes play (full time) will be void with the remaining selections settled irrespective of the normal minimum.This ruling applies to all lists with the exception of bets involving ‘First Player to Score’ or ‘Time of First Goal’ where bets will stand provided a goal has been scored at time of abandonment. In respect of wagers placed on a ‘Half Time Coupon’ only, should the match be abandoned before half time that particular match will be void. However should the match be abandoned after half time the half time result will stand.
j) RE-ARRANGED MATCHES In the event of a change of venue not published or not made known to us at the time coupons are printed, bets will stand provided the venue is not switched to the opponents ground, in which case selections for that match will be made void. If a team plays a different opponent to the one printed on the coupon, that selection will be void and the remaining selections will be settled irrespective of the normal minimum. Where a customer has nominated a team to beat a different opponent to that scheduled, the bet will stand for the selection’s scheduled match.
k) CORRECT SCORE BETTING This is where you attempt to forecast the Correct Score in any of your selected match(es). Singles and upwards are normally available on all matches where match prices are available. Please see the reverse of our coupons for the correct score prices which will apply unless otherwise advertised or indicated. Please note that a different correct score chart applies for league matches as opposed to European Club Cup Competitions and International matches – see chart or back of coupon or ask the telephone operator. Correct Score doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted.We accept a ‘Strike Lucky’ on football correct scores with all normal bonuses/consolations being paid. No bonuses/ consolations are paid on any other football selections on a Strike Lucky.
l) DOUBLE RESULT (Half Time/Full Time Betting) With this bet you are required to forecast the result at Half Time and Full Time. In the event a match is abandoned at any stage, all Half Time/Full Time bets will be void. Double Result, doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted.
m) FIRST/LAST PLAYER TO SCORE With this bet you have to forecast the first (or the last) player to score in a match. We will endeavour to offer odds for all participants in major matches. Prices for other players will be quoted on request and will therefore count as winners should they score the first/last goal. Bets on players who do not take part in a match will be void as will bets on ‘first/last goalscorer player where the selection comes on after the first goal is scored. All players that take place in a match will be considered ‘runners’ for last player to score purposes. Should there be any doubt as to whether a bet is intended for first/last player to score, in all cases it will be settled on the first player to score. For First/Last Goalscorer purposes, own goals do not count. First/Last Goalscorer doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted.

First Goalscorer – Each Way Betting
a) Singles & upwards accepted
b) The place part of each way bets will be settled at one half the odds on the first, second and third goals. Players who do not score until after three goals have been scored, will be settled as losing selections. However, where one of the first three goals is an own goal then the bet will carry forward to the fourth goals and two own goals to the fifth goal etc.
c) If less than three goals are scored then settlement will be based on the actual goals scored. Where no goals are scored all each way bets will be treated as losing selections.
d) Where a player scores the first goal, both the win and place part of the bet are successful and will be settled at the appropriate win and place odds. If the same player scores the second or third goal no additional winnings will be paid.
e) Where a player scores the second or third goal, the place part of the bet is successful. If the same player scores the second and third goals, no additional winnings will be paid for the third goal.
f) Where the selection does not take part, or comes on after the first goal is cored, both the win and place part of the bet will be void, unless the first goal is an own goal, in which case bets stand.
g) Players that are substituted or sent off before the first goal is scored are treated as losing selections in both the win and place part of the bet.
h) Each way bets on no goalscorer or last goal scorer are not accepted and if taken in error will be settled “all up to win”, i.e. the total stake will be invested as a win only bet.
i) Each-way selections are not accepted in first goalscorer/correct score doubles and if taken in error will be settled “all up to win”.
j) Place only bets are not accepted and if taken in error will be settled as eachway with the stake divided.
k) Own goals do not count
l) Extra time does not count In the event of a dispute over who actually scored the first/last goal, settlement will be based on the goalscorer declared by the Press Association. In regard to Italian Matches, if the results sections of the national newspapers do not contain the names of the goalscorers covered live on TV then settlement will be based on information obtained from the Gazetta Dello Sport which is an Italian newspaper.
n) SCORECAST This is a double where you forecast the first goalscorer and the correct score in the same match. Bets will be settled at the special odds, shown on our screens or printed on our special charts. If a player comes on after a goal has been scored or does not take part in a game, bets involving that player will be settled as a single on the selected correct score at the odds prevailing at the time. If the only goals in a match are own goals, all bets will be settled as singles on the selected Correct Score at the odds prevailing. If the match is abandoned after a goal has been scored all bets will be settled as singles on the selected First Goalscorer at the current odds. Where the name of the winning team has been omitted, with no qualifying price laid, in all cases correct scores will stand for the selected First Goalscorer’s team. e.g. A Scorecast Ronaldo/2-1 will be settled on Ronaldo to score the first goal and Brazil to win 2-1. Last Goalscorer/Correct Score doubles are also accepted and will be settled at the odds advertised for First Goalscorer/Correct Score doubles unless a separate price has been quoted for the last goalscorer. Scorecasts are accepted in singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators.
o) HANDICAP BETTING This is where we offer special odds on a match(s) where one of the teams receive one or more goals of a start. e.g. on the Rangers v Dunfermline match we may offer odds giving Dunfermline a one goal start.To arrive at the “Handicap Result” you simply add one goal to Dunfermline’s final score.You can still bet any result, either Home, Away or Draw but you must ensure you mark your selections “H/Cap” or ask for “Handicap” otherwise the normal 90 mins odds will apply. All other football rules apply equally to Handicap Betting.
p) DIVISIONAL BETTING League winners will be determined by the official rules of the respective league. Therefore a play-off or any other process which is used to determine the league winner will count. In divisional betting , with the exception of league winners involved in a playoff, the finishing positions of teams at the end of the scheduled programme of matches will determine places. No allowance will be made for relegation/ promotion play-offs or subsequent enquiries by the respective leagues.
q) AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL Abandoned and postponed matches are void. Half-Time/Full Time betting and Correct Scores are not accepted and any bets taken in error will be made void.
r) PERMS Perms must be accompanied by clear instructions and any number of selections without specific instructions will be settled as an accumulator. In perms stating ‘bankers’ all bankers must be clearly indicated.
s) COUPONS – OTHERS We will normally accept any of our major competitor’s coupons (always subject to our discretion) but covered by our own rules including maximum payouts. For any eventuality not covered in our football rules the individual rules for the Top Chance or Super Soccer will apply depending on which coupon your bet was placed. If no coupon is designated then Super Soccer odds and rules will apply.
t) PRICE CHANGES All prices printed on our midweek or weekend coupons or on offer on our screens, board or computer systems are subject to fluctuation, with price changes intimated across any of these mediums. Whilst we will also endeavor to draw customer’s attention to any price change(s) we cannot be held responsible if for any reason they fail to notice such changes. Telephone customers should always ask the current price when placing a bet. All bets will be settled at the price(s) ruling at the time the bet was placed.

OTHER SPORTS BETTING

26. GOLF

a) Outright Bets: In most tournaments prior to commencement, we bet 1/4 odds the first five places but this is not guaranteed and you should enquire the exact place structure when placing your bet. Once a tournament is in progress, different place terms may apply and will normally change daily. A play-off will decide the actual winner and where a tournament is decided by one it will govern settlement of win bets. Dead heat rules will apply for placings. In outright tournament bets should a player retire for whatever reason at any stage after commencing the tournament then stakes on that player will be lost. Outright Betting: Stakes on players who withdraw before a tournament starts will be refunded and no Tattersall’s rule 4 deduction will apply to winning bets.
b) Tournament Match Bets: The winner will be the player achieving the highest placing at the end of a tournament. Should one golfer fail to make ‘the cut’ the other golfer will be deemed the winner of the match. Should both golfers fail to make ‘the cut’ the golfer with the lowest score will be the winner. Should both golfers fail to make ‘the cut’ and both have identical scores the match will be settled as a draw. Similarly should both golfers complete the official number of holes and end up on the same score then the match will be a draw and settled accordingly. If one player is disqualified, either prior to the completion of two rounds or after both players have made the cut, the other player is deemed the winner. If a player is disqualified during either the 3rd or 4th rounds, when his opponent has already missed the cut, the disqualified player is deemed the winner. If both players are disqualified the player progressing the furthest in the tournament will be deemed the winner of the match.Where a draw price is quoted and a draw takes place, clients betting either player will be on a loser. Where a draw price is not quoted then dead heat rules apply in the event of a draw. Should any player fail to start a match or complete at least 18 holes of the tournament, the match will be made void and stakes refunded on both players.
c) Golf Groups/Top UK Player etc: The winner will be the player achieving the highest placing at the end of a tournament. In the event that no member of the group completes all the rounds the golfer who progresses furthest in the tournament will be the winner. In the event that all the group are dismissed from the tournament at the same stage then the golfer with the lowest score will be the winner. Dead heat rules will apply in the event of a tie except where the winner is determined by a play-off. Non-runner no bet, deductions on remaining selections in line with Tattersalls’ Rule 4(c)
d) Golf 18 hole Match Betting: They are based over one round only with the golfer with the lowest score deemed to be the winner unless it is a match-play tournament where it is decided by holes won or lost. Should a player fail to start a two ball match, all bets on that two ball will be made void and stakes refunded on both players. All players must complete 18 holes, otherwise all bets on 2 or 3 ball pairing or any group are void. In the event of a 2 or 3 ball being rearranged, bets will stand on the original pair or group. In 2 ball betting a price will be offered for a tie. Dead heat rules will apply to 3 ball betting.
e) General Rules: Should a tournament be abandoned for whatever reason bets will be settled on the official result providing at least one round has been played, unless there is no further play after a bet has been laid in which case it will be void. A player is deemed to have played once they have teed off. In the event of a player withdrawing or being disqualified after having teed off, stakes will be lost on outright and group betting and in the case of match betting when at least 18 holes have been completed. However, 2 or 3 balls will be void unless the 18 holes are completed by all the players.

27. RUGBY LEAGUE & RUGBY UNION

a) Singles oupwards accepted
b) i) Match betting – extra time does not count ii) In tryscorer bets, penalty tries do not count These minimums will apply unless indicated otherwise on the coupon.
c) Match Betting: where odds for both outright win and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the outright win. When only handicap betting is advertised then all bets will be settled on the handicap whether requested or not. Winning margin/correct score betting is from scratch.
d) Abandoned or postponed matches: are void unless rearranged and played in the same ‘Rugby Week’ (Monday to Monday) unless bets such as ‘First Tryscorer’ are resolved at the time of abandonement. Any bet reduced by an abandoned, postponed or re-arranged match will stand on the remaining selections irrespective of any minimum selections stated.
e) In the event of a change in venue or opponent from the one advertised, all bets for that match are void.

28. SNOOKER

Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner. Frame Betting however, will be void and stakes returned.

29.TENNIS

Outright Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a match starting but not being completed all match and set betting will be void. In the event of a change for whatever reason in the number of sets being played, match bets will stand but set betting will be void. e.g. a match originally over 5 sets is reduced to 3 sets because of bad weather or other circumstances. Bets placed after the semi-final stage will be classified as match bets and in the event of the match not taking place or starting but not being completed, bets will be void. In the event of (a) a change of playing surface or (b) a change of venue or (c) a change from outdoor to indoor or vice versa – all bets will stand.

30. MOTOR RACING

Outright Betting Formula 1 Championship Betting: All in compete or not. Bets will be determined by the number of points accumulated immediately following the final Grand Prix of the season and will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries. Individual Grand Prix Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the ‘weigh-in’ and this will determine the settlement of bets.

31. DARTS

Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round will be deemed to be the winner. Set betting however will be void.

32. BOXING

a) If a contest is postponed, bets on it will stand for thirty days, inclusive of the original date for the contest unless the bet is called off by mutual agreement. Should there be a substitution for one of the boxers, bets on the original contest will be void.
b) A price will be offered for a draw and in the event that is the result bets on either boxer will be lost.
c) Round by Round Betting: If for any reason a points decision is awarded before the full number of rounds are completed or if a boxer is disqualified, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped. Bets which nominate ‘to win on points’ will only be deemed to be winners only if the full number of rounds has been completed.
d) If a boxer withdraws during the period between rounds, the fight will be deemed to be won in the previous round. If for any reason the number of scheduled rounds is changed, then all round by round bets will be made void.
e) Outright bets are settled on the result as declared in the ring and are not subject to any revisions or amendments made after the boxers have left the ring.

33. CRICKET

a) Singles & upwards accepted. At least one ball must be bowled in play after a bet is struck for any bet to stand.
b) i) Outright Betting – If a match is shortened bets will be governed by the official competition rules. Where no official result is declared, outright bets will be made void. ii) Tied Test Match – In the event of a tied test match (ie. where all innings have been completed and both teams have the same score) dead heat rules will apply and stakes on the draw will be lost.
c) If a match is abandoned due to outside interference and no official result is declared, bets will be made void.
d) i) County Championship Match betting: Bets will only be accepted up to the advertised start of play on the first day of the match. ii) No price will be offered for the draw. In the event of a draw all bets on the macth result will be made void In the event of a tie then dead heat rules will apply. Abandoned or postponed matches are void.
e) i) Top batsman: Betting is available on the first innings only, unless otherwise stated. Top Wicket Taker – Top wicket taker refers to the whole match unless otherwise stated. Bets on each of these markets stand regardless of the number of overs bowled. ii) Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets placed on players who are selected but do not bat will be deemed to have scored zero runs and those who do not bowl to have taken zero wickets.
f)Total Runs: For bets to stand the total number of overs must be bowled, unless a winning market has already been established or the batting side is bowled out, declares or has no players left in the team that are available to bat.
g)Total Wickets Lost In Innings: For bets to stand the total number of overs must be bowled, unless a winning market has already been established or the batting side is bowled out, declares or has no players left in the team that are available to bat ie. through illness or injury. A player who retires injured will not count a a wicket lost.
h) Next Man Out: Both players must be at the crease at the same time for bets to stand. In the event of neither player being dismissed or one of the players retiring hurt before a wicket has fallen, bets will be void.

34. ATHLETICS

Race and Outright Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the ‘Medals Ceremony’ will count as the ‘weigh in’ and this will determine the settlement of bets. In the absence of a medals ceremony, bets will be settled on a ‘first past the post’ basis.

35. BOWLS

Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner. However, set betting will be void.

36.AMERICAN FOOTBALL

a) Match Betting: Where odds for both outright win and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the outright win. However, where only handicap betting is available, bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
b) Winning margin betting is from scratch.
c) Overtime counts except for betting on the ‘Double Result’ or the ‘Quarter with the most points’.
d) Individual player bets e.g. “first touchdown scorer” will stand if a player is “suited up” and ready to play. Bets on a player who is not “suited up” will be void.
e) Abandoned or postponed matches are void unless re-arranged and played in the same ‘American Football Week’ (Monday-Monday) unless bets such as ‘First Touchdown Scorer’ are resolved at the time of abandonment.
f) Outright bets stand providing at least 55 mins of play have taken place and an official result is declared.

OTHER SPECIAL NON-SPORTING BETS

37. CHRISTMAS BETS

a) White Christmas: An official Met Office/Weather Centre must verify that snow has fallen at the nominated location at any time during the 24 hours of the 25 December. Single bets only are accepted. Accumulative bets taken in error will have the stake split and settled as singles. Bets only accepted for locations at which there is an official Met Office/Weather Centre unless any other body previously advertised. In the event that the location is not nominated or a qualifying price indicated the bet(s) will be void and stakes returned.
b) Christmas No. 1: Settlement will be based on the last BBC1/ Radio 1 pop chart to be released on or before 25th December. Bets on singers or groups that do not release a record will be lost. Bets placed on an individual performer who combines with another performer(s) will only stand if the specific grouping has been stipulated when the bet is placed.
c)Top TV programme on Christmas Day: Bets will be settled on the ‘consolidated’ viewing table supplied by B.A.R.B. which is the official standard for the broadcasting industry. Omnibus editions on another day that contain repeated episodes of Christmas Day programmes are not included. Where two episodes of a TV programme are shown at different times they will be treated separately.

38. POLITICAL BETTING

Election Betting: All betting on General Elections and By-Elections is singles only. Accumulative bets accepted in error will be settled as Singles with the stake apportioned. A single selection taken from a political event may be combined in accumulative bets with selections taken from non-political events. Doubles combining the UK and American Election are also acceptable. Bets on who will win a General Election will be settled on the basis of the party who wins the most seats. The speaker if seeking re-election will not count. Budget Speech: Betting may be offered on the length of the Chancellor’s speech and will be settled on the basis of information supplied by the Press Association. American Presidential Election: All bets are settled on the winner of the election as opposed to the person who is inaugurated.

39. OTHER GENERAL RULES

Acceptance and Validation of Bets at:
a) Racecourses - Where we operate on-course then all bets are processed through our computer and a receipt issued giving you our name, the race time, selection, price laid, place details if applicable and expected return. You should check this receipt immediately after placing your bet and satisfy yourself that all is correct before the race commences. You will appreciate we cannot entertain claims that the wrong stake or selection is printed on the ticket.after the race has commenced. Notices displayed on our joint indicate whether or not we are accepting win or each-way bets for that particular race. Similarly, the minimum stake we accept, size of bets laid/maximum payout and any other relevant information is also clearly displayed. Clients should place a bet by calling out the number and the stake details. All bets accepted at any Racecourse are on the official result only and no “double result” concession will apply. We reserve the right to rectify palpable errors immediately they come to our attention.
b) Football Grounds - All bets are accepted subject to our rules governing football betting – see rule 25 and where not covered there, by our general rules of betting. The process for Watsons accepting cash bets involves the slip or coupon being processed & numbered on the cash register where installed. Alternatively, a pre-numbered coupon receipt will be issued. The bets are then validated by being processed through a scanner & computer. Our staff are instructed not to hand both copies of any bet back to the customer under any circumstances and were this to happen the bet will be deemed not to have been accepted. Any attempt by a customer to tamper with the bottom part of any bet may invalidate the bet. In the event there is any dispute over the time any bet was placed or whether it was placed at all, then the time at which the wager was correctly processed through the scanner & computer will govern settlement. Should Watsons be unable to locate the top part of any bet and/or validate it’s authenticity in the scanner & computer then the bet has not been accepted by Watsons. Accordingly any subsequent claim for payment will be refused.
c) Should there be no official SP Return wagers at SP Odds are void.
d) Postal Bets, email bets or bets pushed through letterboxes etc. are not accepted and all such bets will be made void win or lose and stakes refunded.
e)Wagers will be executed in accordance with ‘The SIS Results Service’ and ‘The Racing Post’ programme of the day and with the results as reported by SIS and The Racing Post, palpable errors excepted.
f)We reserve the right to rectify clerical errors. Queries may not be entertained after 90 days. We are not required to keep records of individual bets after 90 days and therefore are unable to guarantee payment after this time.
g) Related Bets – Should a multiple bet be inadvertently accepted which we subsequently judge to be a related bet then the stake will be split and applied equally to each selection, e.g. in football, shirt nos. and total match goals in the same match are related, in horseracing, favourites (over or under) and favourites or named selections at the same meeting are related, etc.
h) Minimum Stake – The minimum total stake per betting slip is £1 (unless otherwise indicated) although if a bet is inadvertently accepted below the minimum stake per slip the wager will stand.
i) Price Rigging – Where there is evidence of Price, Race, Match or Event Rigging we reserve the right to make bets void or withhold settlement of bets pending the outcome of any subsequent investigation.
j) By law, no person under the age of 18 years can place a bet in any licensed betting office, at any on-course betting pitch or by telephone. We reserve the right to refuse entry and/or to refuse a bet from any person who we feel may be in contravention of this rule.

40.TELEPHONE BETTING

All Callers must be 18 years and over, regardless of which type of account you wish to open. Using your Watson’s Telephone Betting account is very easy. Simply call our Freephone Number and quote your confidential account number. Our telephonist will then ask your name and take your bet details. Customers should never ring off until their instructions have been read back to them by the telephonist. Should a call be disconnected before the bet instructions have been read back and the bet confirmed, it is the customer’s responsibility to ring back immediately to confirm the bet details, otherwise the bet will stand, providing we are satisfied as to the intended instructions, and conditional upon these instructions being acceptable to us and within the appropriate credit limit where applicable. All calls are recorded for the benefit of clients and the company. Any bet not substantiated by our computerised bet acceptance equipment and/or our voice recording equipment will not be recognised by us. For all telephone bets, the time the bet is recorded on our voice recorder will govern settlement. The minimum total stake is £2 per telephone call although bets accepted below this minimum will stand. Multiple bets: minimum 20p unit stakes. Customers account numbers are for their private use and therefore should be kept confidential. Account holders are responsible for all bets accepted on their account where the account number has been quoted by the person placing the bet. Account statements are produced fortnightly and are made up Wednesday to Tuesday inclusive and are normally despatched on a Wednesday.We advise all account holders to keep an accurate record of their bets. Should an account customer disagree with any part of the statement, settlement should be made for the amount considered due and should be forwarded together with full details of the bet query. Alternatively you can call our Customer Services number to discuss the matter. No query can be considered more than thirty days from the date of the account end. In certain circumstances and for added security, we may ask you to complete our authorization procedure before any payment is made to you. In such instances we may require the following:
a) A photocopy of both sides of your debit or credit card clearly showing your signature
b) A faxed copy of your passport or driving licence
c) Signed authorization statements for each card deposit that has been made.

41. CREDIT ACCOUNTS

Credit account balances of £5 or less, win or lose, are carried forward to the next account. Customers may not exceed their agreed Credit Limit on an ongoing basis and any request for an increase in your credit limit must be subject to a 24 hour “cooling off ” period before any increase can be granted. This is one of the new rules introduced by the Gambling Commission on 1 Sept 2007. Should you feel your credit limit is now insufficient for your needs then please contact our Customer Services on 0845 270 5661 (Mon to Frid 9.30am-5.00pm) to apply for an increase. Outwith these times then apply to our telephone bet acceptance department. If a Customer has been informed either verbally or by letter by Watson’s that (a) their account is closed or (b) no further bets will be accepted until settlement of their account has been received, then any bets, even if accepted in error, will be void, win or lose. Any Ante-Post bets already placed will stand however. Ante-Post bets placed 12 months or more in advance of the event or for events for an indefinite timescale, will be charged to the customer’s account at time of placing the wager. IMPORTANT Should you be at or near your Credit Limit you may be advised by our staff of your current balance but of course you may also enquire about your account balance at any time.This service is designed to keep you aware of your current position.

42. DEBIT CARD ACCOUNTS

Watson’s accept bets from customers using bank/building society Switch, Maestro, Mastercard Delta, Solo, Visa and Visa Electron Debit cards. If you wish to use this facility, simply telephone our number to register your name, address and debit card details.You will then be issued with a confidential ‘PIN’ number which alleviates the requirement to provide us with your details each time you call. It is the customer’s responsibility to advise us of any change to the details originally registered, as failure to do so may result in the Debit Card Authority declining our request for funds which may render the intended bet void. We may advise you from time to time that your card will shortly expire. All bets are accepted subject to the relevant Debit Card acceptance procedures. Where immediate authorisation cannot be obtained from the Debit Card Authority, the bet may be accepted subject to subsequent authorisation being given. If we do agree to accept your bet without bank authorisation then the bet will stand irrespective of whether the transaction is subsequently authorized or declined, win or lose. In the case of declined transactions, we will make every effort to contact you to make you aware of this at the earliest opportunity and in the case of winning bets, we reserve the right to withhold any returns until we are satisfied the stake monies have been secured. If the bet is lost then you will require to provide us with the funds for the losing bet. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure sufficient funds are available in their account at the time the bet is made. In the event that authorisation is refused it is the customer’s responsibility to investigate the reason why, as no details about a customer’s account are given at any time to Watsons by the Bank concerned.The minimum stake per telephone call is £5. Should your Debit Card be lost or stolen please advise us immediately.

43. DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

A deposit account can be opened by either depositing cash or a cheque as your deposit. If a cheque please allow up to five working days to clear.You may also use a Debit Card to transfer funds into your deposit account. Bets should only be placed by the account holder and it is the responsibility of the account holder to ensure there is no unauthorised use of their account, as any wagers placed, using the customer’s name and account number will stand, subject to there being a balance in the account. Customers should keep an accurate check on the status of their deposit account as the onus is on the customer to ensure they have a balance in their account. Monies will be deducted from your deposit account whenever a bet is placed, including for Ante-Post bets. When the balance of a deposit account is insufficient to cover a requested bet then bets will be settled in sequence to acceptance and finally in proportion to available funds. If, however, bets are placed or inadvertently accepted after funds have been exhausted, they shall be declared void, win or lose. Winnings on deposit accounts are not sent automatically but on request. Should any of your account cards be lost or stolen please advise us immediately.

44. RULE CHANGES

On occasions it is necessary to make amendments to our rules. Any Amendment(s) will be notified to Clients by reference to this website and/or in a copy of our printed rules, and/or in a letter sent to clients receiving statements and/or as a notice at any of our on-course operations. Clients may request a copy of our printed rules at any time. Please enquire if you are unsure about any rule. Any changes will supersede the relevant previous rule and should be read in conjunction with these rules.

45. UK REGULATION

Please note that effective 1st September 2007 WATSONS are regulated and licensed by the Gambling Commission and will at all times comply with applicable laws in the UK. Your contract with WATSONS is therefore now legally enforceable and is governed by these “Fair Play” rules.

46. RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Watsons want you to enjoy your telephone betting experience and we respectfully advise you to follow these guidelines:
• Set yourself a daily deposit limit
• Try and establish limits to your gambling before you commence betting. If you wish to reduce your credit limit then please contact Customer Services on 0845 270 5661 Mon to Frid 9.30am until 5.00pm. Outwith these times then please speak to our bet acceptance department.
• Remember to take regular breaks when gambling
• Gambling is not advised if it interferes with your daily responsibilities
• Gambling is not advised if you are in recovery for any dependency or under the influence of alcohol or any other substance.
• Gambling is not advised if your primary aim is to recoup any debt or losses with your winnings.
• If you wish further advice or help with responsible gambling then contact one of the following organizations: Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org Tel Helpline 0207 384 3040 or Responsibility in Gambling Trust www.gambleaware.co.uk or Gamecare www.gamcare.org.uk Tel Helpline 0845 600 0133 If you feel you may have a problem with gambling then ask yourself the following questions:
• Do I stay off work or college to gamble?
• Do I continually gamble to escape from a boring or unhappy life?
• When gambling and I run out of money, do I feel lost and in despair, and need to gamble again as soon as possible?
• Do I gamble until my last penny is gone and I do not even have any money left for food or travel home?
• Have I lied, stolen or borrowed just to get money to gamble or pay gambling debts? to cover up the amount of money or time I have gambled?
• Have others criticised my gambling?
• Have I lost interest in my family, friends or interests?
• After losing do I feel I must try and win back my losses as soon as possible?
• Do arguments, frustrations or disappointments make you want to gamble?
• Do I feel depressed or suicidal because of your gambling? The more you have answered “yes” to the above questions the more likely you are to have a serious gambling problem.

SELF EXCLUSION

Watsons realise that most Customers are able to enjoy their gambling but that for a small number of Customers gambling ceases to become fun and could become a problem. For those Customers who wish to restrict their gambling Watsons provides a self-exclusion policy which enables Customers to close their account for a minimum period between six months up to five years. If you require further information regarding this facility please contact Customer Services on 0845 270 5661 from Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5.00pm. Outwith these times then please speak to our bet acceptance department. We will use our reasonable endeavours to ensure compliance with self-exclusion but we do not accept responsibility or liability if you continue gambling and/or seek to place a bet with us and we fail to recognize that you have requested self-exclusion.

47. CLIENTS’ FUNDS

Due to the requirement for clients’ funds to be immediately available at all times for betting purposes, we do not hold client funds in a separate bank account, other than the clients’ individual betting account.

48. BETS & BETTING TERMS

Accumulators: A bet involving several selections where the returns from each  successive winning selection are invested on the next.
Alpha Bet: Six selections covered in 2 x Patents = 14 bets, 1 x Yankee = 11 bets and 1 x accumulator = a total of 26 bets.
Ante-Post: Ante-Post bets are those which are placed for horses, greyhounds, football teams etc. to win their respective divisions and/or cups, and other sporting events, often weeks or months in advance but certainly prior to the day of the event.These bets are placed on an ‘all in run or not basis’ (unless otherwise advertised) and if your selection does not take part then stakes are lost.
BAGS: Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service. A BAGS race is one covered in full by our SIS results system and may include morning and evening races.
Blackjack: A bet covering six selections in singles and specified doubles, trebles, four folds, five folds and an accumulator = 21 bets. Please ask for further details.
Board Prices: The price relayed to betting shops during the pre-race betting where the punter has the option of taking the price available at the time regardless of the price at which the selection actually starts.
Canadian or Super Yankee: Five selections combined in 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 fourfolds and one fivefold = 26 bets
Century or Ton: £100
Co-Favourite: Three or more horses/dogs etc. favourites at the same odds.
Computer Straight Forecasts & Tri-casts: In these bets Forecasts (1-2) and Tricasts (1-2-3) dividends are declared to a £1 stake after the race using a special computer formulae.The formula includes a deduction for tax therefore you do not pay ‘tax on’ your bet and the returns declared have no further tax deducted.
Double: One bet on two selections in different events. The winnings and stake from the first selection is placed on the second selection.
Early Prices: Watsons offer prices on selected races each day which you can take if you wish. These prices are normally available up to the first racecourse betting show.
Exacta: A Tote bet accepted on all races of 3 runners and upwards where the customer has to forecast the 1st and 2nd in correct order.
Favourite: 1st: The shortest priced runner in a race based on SP returns (stakes are split if more than one favourite).
2nd Favourite: The second shortest priced runner in a race Joint favourite is where two horses/dogs etc. are favourites for the same race at the same odds.
Full Service: This is the service given to a race or meeting by SIS and broadcast live in-shop to include full betting shows, ‘off ’ message, commentaries and results displayed on our screens, during trading hours.
Forecast: This involves naming the first two in the correct order for SP Computer Forecasts or Tote Forecasts.
Forecast Patent: This is a forecast bet covering three races, horses and greyhounds, (or a combination of both) in 3 forecast singles, 3 forecast doubles & 1 forecast treble.Taking the three races in straight forecasts = 7 bets or alternatively in reverse forecasts = 26 bets.
Forty Nines (49’s) – The Daily National Numbers Bet which is shown live on SIS and which involves 6 balls plus a bonus ball from nos. 1-49 being drawn. Customers are invited to choose up to 5 balls which they think will appear in the draw. Draw results are available in each shop (if applicable) and are shown daily on Channel 4 Teletext page 649.
Goliath: A multiple bet involving 8 selections, all in separate events, combined in 247 combinations - 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 fivefolds, 28 sixfolds, 8 sevenfolds and one eightfold.
Grand: £1,000
Guaranteed Odds: These are similar to early prices but in this case if you take an Early Price and the SP is greater then you are paid SP. Watsons normally have several guaranteed odds races at UK Meetings on offer daily.
Greyhound Tracker: This is a greyhound straight forecast bet covering 12 races in 12 forecast singles and 17 specified forecast doubles = 29 bets. Please ask for further details.
Heinz: A bet combining six selections in 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and 1 sixfold = 57 bets.
IBAS: Independent Betting Arbitration Service.
Irish Lottery: This is a numbers bet, based on the Irish Lottery which is held every Wednesday and Saturday. It consists of six balls plus one bonus ball being drawn from numbers 1-45 and customers may select from 1 to 5 numbers from the six or seven balls drawn and receive the appropriate returns. Draw results are available
in each shop and are shown daily on Channel 4 Teletext page 649.
Jackpot: A Tote Bet normally available Monday to Sunday inclusive where the customer must pick the winners of the first six races (unless otherwise designated) at a specified horserace meeting.The return to a £1 stake is based on the amount left in the pool divided by the number of winners.
Monkey: £500
Pari-Mutuel (PMU): This is the European equivalent of the UK Tote, returns are declared for races for the ‘Win’ ‘Place’ and ‘Show’ pools.You can normally bet on big races in France at P.M.U. returns.
Patent: A bet combining three selections in different events in 3 singles, 3 doubles and 1 treble = 7 bets.
Placepot: A Tote bet where you have to forecast a horse to be placed in the first six races (unless otherwise advertised) at any horserace meeting.
Related Contingency: This is when the result of one event has a direct influence on the possible outcome of another e.g. a horse to win two different races or a football player to score and his team to win the match.
Scoop 6:  A Tote Bet available each Saturday on six designated races. Three winning chances consisting of a Win Fund, a Place Fund with a Bonus Fund also available if you pick all six winners.You can win the Bonus Fund by picking the winner of a further Tote-nominated Bonus Race which will usually take place on the following Saturday – ask our operator for further details.
ScoreCast: This is the combined price offered, when you forecast the player to score the first goal in a match and the correct score in the same match.
Steward’s Enquiry: This is announced after a race concerning an incident which took place in the race. This may affect the winner or placed horses and winning bets will be held back until the outcome of the enquiry.
Strike Lucky: This bet is a full cover bet (singles, doubles, trebles, accumulators etc.) where you can choose from four to six selections. The various bonuses paid on this bet are as follows:
Lucky 15 (4 selections, 15 bets) – 10% Bonus on total returns for 4 winners
Lucky 31 (5 selections, 31 bets) – 20% bonus on total returns for 5 winners
Lucky 63 (6 selections, 63 bets) – 10% bonus on total returns for 5 winners
Lucky 63 (6 selections, 63 bets) – 25% bonus on total returns for 6 winners
If you wish to bet each-way then obviously the number of bets would be doubled. To qualify for consolation/bonus all selections must run. Bonus applies to place returns if bet is each-way. Consolation single applies to win part only. Although you can place a Strike Lucky on virtually any selections, the bonuses on the Strike Lucky are paid on horseracing, greyhound racing and football correct score betting only.
Super Heinz: A multiple bet combining seven selections in different races consisting of 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 fourfolds, 21 fivefolds, 7 sixfolds and one sevenfold = 120 bets
Tattersall’s Rule 4(c): When a horse is withdrawn from a race, often there will be odds available for the race concerned.This may be Early Prices or Board Prices.To account for the withdrawn horse, the bets with prices prior to the withdrawal will stand, but subject to a deduction which is called Tattersall’s Rule 4(c) The amount
deducted from winnings will be based on a scale of prices.The shorter the price of the withdrawn selection the bigger the deduction – see rule no. 14 for full details. Treble: A bet on three selections in different events.The return from the first two selections runs onto the third.
Tricast: A computer calculated dividend declared to a £1 stake where you have to forecast the 1-2-3 in a race in the correct order.
Trifecta: Tote bet in which you must predict first, second and third in correct order in the day’s designated race.
Union Jack: This bet is so called because you make nine selections on horses or dogs which combine to make up 8 trebles. There are 3 vertical, 3 horizontal and 2 diagonal trebles which make up the shape of a Union Jack.You can if you wish, cover your selections in trixies (doubles and trebles) and an accumulator. Ask for a copy of a ‘Union Jack’ slip for further details.
Virtual Racing: These are computer generated races shown daily on SIS where you can place a bet by name and/or number and receive the odds passed by SIS. Win and each-way betting is available with place terms identical to “real” racing.
Void: This is where a selection for any race or event is declared a non-runner. In a single bet the stake is returned, in a multiple bet the void selection is treated as a non-runner with the stake running on to the remaining selection(s) in the bet.
Yankee: A very popular bet consisting of four selections covered by 6 doubles, 4 trebles and 1 accumulator = 11 bets.
Weigh-In: After a race is finished the Jockeys are weighed to check their weight has not altered from the start of the race. Once this check is carried out, the race is announced as ‘weighed in’ and all bets can then be paid out.

FREE BET TERMS & CONDITIONS

• New Customers applying for any of our freebet offers must quote the appropriate promotion code in order to qualify for the offer. Specific freebet details can be found in the home page advertising. Please note we reserve the right to run different offers at any one time.
• Offers apply to new account holders who register after 1st June 2010
• Only one new account promotion permitted per person, family, household address, email address, telephone number, debit/credit card and shared computer/IP address, e.g. public library or workplace. Existing customers or duplicate accounts do not qualify.
• Residents of the following countries will not qualify for the opening free bet offer: Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.
• The free bet stake will not be included in any returns.
• The odds (or combined odds) of your qualifying bet(s) must be Evens or greater.
• Your freebet is only available after settlement of your qualifying bet(s).
• The free bet can be used for any single or combination bet up to the total value allowed.
• We reserve the right to terminate this promotion without prior notice.
• Your qualifying bet(s) must be settled as a winner or a loser before the freebet can be placed.
• Free last goalscorer bets will be considered void if the first goalscorer is a non-runner. The freebet stakes will not be returned.
• The free bet cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.