Sports Terms

Scope and Interpretation

The following Sports Terms govern all wagering conducted on Masterplay. They apply to every bet placed on any sporting event or market offered by Masterplay and prevail over any conflicting statements unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate agreement. By accessing the Service, the bettor agrees to be bound by these Terms and any applicable laws or regulations relating to online betting in the bettor's jurisdiction.

Eligibility and Account Verification

To place bets, the bettor must be an individual of legal age in the bettor's jurisdiction and reside in a country where online gambling is permitted. Masterplay may require identity, age, and residency verification. Accounts may be suspended or closed for non‑compliance, suspicious activity, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law or these Terms.

Definitions

In these Terms, the following definitions apply: Market means a specific sporting event or outcome offered for wagering; Bet means a wager placed on a Market; Settlement means the determination of a bet’s outcome and any payable amount; Official Result means the final result as published by the relevant sporting authority or governing body, including any amendments following formal decisions such as reviews or objections; Void means a market or bet that is invalidated or unsettled in accordance with these Terms or the rules governing the Market.

Bet Acceptance, Odds, and Settlement

1. Odds are those in effect at the time of bet acceptance. Masterplay reserves the right to adjust odds prior to bet acceptance, and once a bet is accepted, the odds at acceptance govern the Bet.
2. Bets placed on suspended, interrupted, or incomplete Markets may be voided, suspended, or settled as provided by these Terms and any Market rules.
3. Settlement of all Markets occurs after the Official Result is determined. Where official records are unavailable, Masterplay will settle in accordance with the most authoritative official statistics available or as otherwise determined by Masterplay in good faith.

Market Handling: Abandonment, Postponement, and Incomplete Fixtures

If a Market cannot be completed as scheduled due to interruption, abandonment, or postponement beyond a period specified by Masterplay, unsettled Bets on that Market may be voided unless the Market can be determined by alternative official measures. Markets where the event is completed but without the standard playing time (e.g., abnormally short or altered formats) will be treated as provided by the Market rules and these Terms.

In-Play and Live Betting

In-Play Markets are subject to real-time limitations and may be suspended or halted to preserve integrity or comply with broadcast or regulatory requirements. Bets placed during a suspension may be voided or settled based on the final Official Result once play resumes or the Market is closed. VAR decisions, instructions from authorities, and postponements after a Market opens may affect settlement in accordance with these Terms and the Market rules.

Bet Types

1. Single: A bet on a single result or outcome. The return equals stake multiplied by the odds applicable at the time of acceptance.
2. Accumulator/Combination: A wager combining two or more independent selections into a single bet. All selections must win for the bet to be successful. The combined odds equal the product of the individual odds at the time of acceptance.
3. System Bets: A pre-defined framework allowing multiple selections to be treated as separate bets within a single wager. Examples include 2/3 or 3/4 systems; outcomes may include partial winnings even if some selections fail. Specifics are determined by the System Bet terms applicable at the time of acceptance.
4. Banker Bets: A component of a System bet designated as the indispensable selection; the overall System bet relies on the Banker's success. If the Banker fails, the System bet may lose entirely; Bankers are normally supported on desktop configurations where applicable.
5. Jackpot Bets: Bets placed on fixed-game outcomes where settlements follow the designated Jackpot rules, subject to Market and regulatory requirements.

Special Rules: Soccer Markets

• First Goalscorer: Only players who participate from kick-off are eligible. Own goals are excluded from eligibility. If a listed player does not participate, bets on that player are voided; settlement is based on official statistics and broadcast-validated data.
• Anytime Goalscorer: Eligible players are all players who participate in the match. If a listed player is substituted before scoring, the bet may be voided per Market rules.
• Match Result and Time Basis: General Soccer markets are settled on the official result at the end of regulation time, including stoppage time but excluding extra time or shootouts, unless Market rules specify otherwise. VAR adjustments are incorporated in settlement where applicable.
• In-Play Soccer: Live markets operate subject to suspension rules; if a market is suspended and the match result becomes verifiable via official data, settlement follows the final official data once the event is completed.

Horse Racing Rules

For UK and Irish racing, World rules apply as follows: First Past the Post and the official result govern settlement. The Double Result concession applies where the race is decided first by finishing position and subsequently by official adjustments (weighing in or disqualification considerations) that are announced prior to the weigh-in. If a winner or placer is disqualified after the official result, the initial settlement may be maintained in the bettor’s favour under Double Result terms. Bets are settled according to the official result and applicable terms, subject to Masterplay’s published maximum payout limits.

European Handicap and Other Market Mechanics

European Handicap markets are expressed as an integer goal adjustment and are settled with the draw result treated as a separate outcome where applicable. Settlement considers the home team handicap and uses the corresponding final result in accordance with the Market rules. This structure is designed to eliminate draw contingencies for the purpose of market settlement, subject to Market-specific terms.

Dead Heat Rules

In the event of a dead heat among multiple winners, the stake is proportionally divided among winning selections. Example: if three winners share a bet, the stake is divided into three equal portions; each portion is then multiplied by the corresponding odds to determine return. Dead heat rules do not apply to markets specifically offering a drawn result where a draw is the official outcome.

Player Markets and Overtime

Where Player Markets exist (e.g., goals, assists) overtime periods are included in settlement unless the Market explicitly excludes them. Penalty shootouts are not included in the settlement of Player Markets unless the Market expressly states otherwise. If a listed player does not participate, bets on that player may be voided in accordance with Market rules. If a match is abandoned before completion, unsettled bets on players may be voided unless otherwise specified.

Extra Time and Miscellaneous Markets

All bets on events that include extra time are settled based on statistics and outcomes from the extra time period only, excluding the standard regulation period unless Market terms specify otherwise. If a match does not proceed to or complete extra time, related markets may be voided.

General Settlement Principles

Where a Market requires verification, Masterplay settles based on the best available official sources or data feeds. In the absence of an official source, Masterplay may rely on internal statistics to determine Settlement, provided such determinations are made in good faith and consistent with the Market terms. Bets on markets that are opened with incorrect information or are not verifiable may be voided at Masterplay’s discretion.

Limitations, Rights Reserved, and Governing Law

Masterplay reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel Markets and Terms in response to regulatory changes, security concerns, or other operational considerations. The Terms are governed by the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the operator is licensed, and disputes are resolved in accordance with those laws and the operator’s governing framework.

Miscellaneous

These Sports Terms supersede any prior agreements regarding sports betting on Masterplay. Nothing herein shall be construed as a warranty of returns or guarantees. Masterplay may request additional information to verify accounts and betting activity; failure to provide such information may lead to restrictions or closure of accounts in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.