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betting on sports is governed by various rules that define the type of
bets that can be placed and the conditions under which a bettor is
declared winner. It is essential that a backbone of rules be in place
because the bettors and betting sites are often located far apart, in
different countries. The rules make the responsibilities of both parties
clear.
The general rules are similar for all online betting sites that cover
sports betting. A change in the date and venue of a sporting action can
void all bets placed on that event. The same holds true if the game is
postponed for longer than twelve hours. Usually, bets are expected to be
placed and accepted before an event starts. Only one account per
individual is allowed, usually punters are tempted to try and open
multiple accounts to bet more than the maximum wager amount allowed. In
case, money gets credited to a bettor’s account by mistake, it is the
bettor’s responsibility to notify the betting website as soon as
possible. If he fails to do so he risks forfeiting money on bets won
subsequently.
According to the rules of online betting, the sports betting website is
in no way responsible for bets placed on games that get suspended, a
change in score, results being changed. Complaints and protests in this
regard are not entertained. There is always a mechanism for ensuring the
validity of a bet placed by a customer; for example it can be in the
form of a token number that flashes on the customer’s screen after hi
wager is accepted. Bets once placed cannot be revoked either by the
bettor or the betting website. The betting site does not take
responsibility for the accuracy of the information it publishes and it
authorizes itself to correct discrepancies in prices mentioned and odds
quoted if such are found. The results of the bets placed are made known
anywhere between thirty minutes to sixty minutes after the game is over.
As a bettor, you should be aware of the various types of bets that exist
as defined by the rules. Over a period of time you will find your groove
with one or more type of wagers. |
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