BETTING AND RACING ACT 1998 (NEW SOUTH WALES)
CONTENTS
PART
1. PRELIMINARY
2. DEFINITIONS
3. TRANSACTIONS
3.1 General
3.2 Cash Bets
3.3 Telephone Bets
3.4 Betting Accounts
3.5 Betting Vouchers
3.6 Internet Betting
4. DECLARED EVENTS
4.1 Determination of events covered
4.2 Approved forms of betting
4.3 All-up and multiple declared events bets
4.4 No requirement to quote on all potential
outcomes or contingencies
5. MULTI BETTING
5.1 Events to which multi bets relate
5.2 Payout on multi bets
6. DETERMINATION OF RESULTS
6.1 General
6.2 Declared Events Specific Rules
6.2.1 Boxing
6.2.2 Cricket
6.2.3 Golf
6.2.4 Motor Racing
6.2.5 Rugby League
6.2.6 Rugby Union
6.2.7 Soccer
6.2.8 Tennis
6.2.9 Yachting
6.2.10 Jockey Challenge
6.2.11 Baseball
6.2.16 Election/Political Events
6.2.17 Novelty Events
7. MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Betting by Minors
7.2 Disclaimer
7.3 Cash Out
7.4 Multiplier
8. CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
8.1 Lost, Destroyed, mutilated or stolen declared event ticket claims
8.2 Telephone betting claims
8.3 General
8.4 Enforceability
8.5 Resolution of Disputes
1 PRELIMINARY
1.1 Unless otherwise provided, these rules shall be applied by TAB Limited in respect of any contingency or declared events on which it conducts fixed price declared events betting in accordance with section 18D of the Betting and Racing Act 1997.
1.2 These rules apply to bets made with TAB on declared events and classes of declared events declared under section 18 of the Betting and Racing Act 1998 to be declared events for the purposes of that Act.
1.3 References to the TAB Sportsbet website is a reference to the Internet address.
1.4 Every TAB customer shall be deemed to be acquainted with these rules and any conditions determined by TAB relative to a particular declared event to which a declared events bet relates and to have agreed to be bound thereby.
1.5 TAB shall use its best endeavours to make these rules available to customers by providing copies of the rules to all betting outlets, by ensuring that these rules are published on the TAB Sportsbet website and addressing rule enquiries via Account Management or Customer Service.
1.6 In the event TAB wishes to apply an additional proviso(s) to a form(s) of betting offered, these shall be published on TAB betting sheets and the TAB Sportsbet website. Any enquiries can be addressed to the Account Management or Customer Service as required.
1.7 In the case of all declared events bets between TAB and a customer the location of the contract is deemed to be New South Wales and the laws of New South Wales are deemed to apply.
1.8 If the recognised Governing body of the event requests the disclosure of personal information pertaining to accounts or transactions relating to bets on that declared event, the customer shall be deemed for the purposes of the Act to have consented to TAB providing such personal information.
1.9 These rules commence on the date Gazetted and replace those previously gazetted.
2 DEFINITIONS
"Act" means the Racing Administration Act 1998 as amended.
"All-in" means that regardless of whether or not a particular competitor or team or member of a team starts or completes the declared event on which a declared events bet is placed, all declared events bets stand and no refunds shall be payable.
"Approved Forms of Betting" means the approved forms of betting as listed in the schedule to these rules. The schedule is made in accordance with Sections 18 and 20 of the Act.
"Declared Event Bet" means any bet made at a fixed price with TAB on an approved declared event via any approved TAB betting medium.
“Declared Event Betting Event” means any event approved under section 18 of the Act.
"Declared Event Betting Ticket" means a ticket issued in accordance with Part 3 (Transactions) of these Rules and includes any form of electronic record approved by TAB.
“ Department” means Liquor & Gaming NSW.
“Extra Time” means any additional periods that are played beyond the normal time scheduled for the match or game, to resolve any tie, draw or dead heat.
“Fixed Price Racing Bet” means a bet made at a fixed price with TAB on a fixed price racing event via any approved TAB betting medium.
“Fixed Price Racing Event ” means a racing event on which the TAB conducts fixed price betting in accordance with an approval by the Minister under section 13 of the Act.
“Fixed Price Racing Ticket” means a ticket issued by TAB in accordance with Part 3 (Transactions) of these rules and includes an form of electronic record approved by TAB.
“ Group” betting means any form of betting involving the relative performances of any two or more nominated competitors.
“ Multi Bet” means a bet issued under one (1) ticket serial number in respect of which any resultant dividend or refund from a selected contingency shall be reinvested (in accordance with the investor's instructions given at the time of investment) in either one or more other subsequent selected contingencies:
- on a different declared event betting event or fixed price racing event (“Standard Multi Bet”); or
- in the same declared event betting event or fixed price racing event (“ Same Event Multi Bet”),
noting that a Standard Multi Bet may contain one or more Same Event Multi Bets as part of its selected contingencies.
“Multiplier” means a feature that will allow a person making Fixed Odds Racing and Sports multiple bets on certain events to multiply the return of one bet per day by between 1.02 and 5 times the existing odds.
“ Normal Time” means the period for which the relevant match or game is scheduled to be played, including any additional time provided by match officials for stoppages, but not including any further time to resolve any tie, draw or dead heat.
“ Outcomes Not Quoted” means a number of outcomes (eg players, competitors) within a particular bet form which are bracketed together as a single selection.
“Payout” means the amount payable including any stake on a successful declared events bet.
“Price” - means either:
- when expressed in monetary terms, the return for an outlay of a certain monetary unit, inclusive of the unit of outlay, or
- when expressed in fractional terms, the ratio of win to stake agreed to by the relevant duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time the declared events bet is made.
“Proposition” means a result or combination of results on offer which may occur in any event upon which TAB Sportsbet operates.
"Rules" means the declared events betting rules contained herein as amended from time to time.
"Stake" means the monetary outlay by the customer in placing a declared events bet. In the case of multiple betting the consideration of each bet may be in fractions of whole dollars or cents.
"TAB" means TAB Limited A.C.N 081 765 308, as constituted by the Totalizator Agency Board Privatisation Act 1997, its officers and assigns and shall include any trading entity affiliated with TAB by ownership or otherwise.
" Win" means the profit portion of a payout. That is, the payout less the stake outlaid by the customer.
3 TRANSACTIONS
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Amount of Declared Events bet
The amount of a declared events bet shall be as agreed between TAB and the customer.
3.1.1A Acceptance & Payment for Bets
A Declared Event Bet will be accepted by TAB if it is made in accordance with these rules and the payment is made in one of the following ways:
(a) by the deposit of the amount of the bet in cash (including by electronic funds transfer or other debit-based payment platform) or by use of a betting voucher; or
(b) by debit against funds held in the betting account of the person making the bet.
3.1.2 Discretion of TAB
TAB may set any minimum or maximum stake or payout for declared events bets at its sole and absolute discretion.
3.1.3 Limit as to scheduled determination date
No declared events bet shall be made on a declared event which has a scheduled outcome more than four (4) years from the date of the intended declared events bet.
3.1.4 Subsequent calling off of a declared events bet
An agreement may be made between a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer for a declared events bet to be called off at any time up until the close of betting on the relevant declared events option.
3.1.5 Approved forms of betting
All declared events bets shall be in accordance with the Approved Forms of Betting set out in the schedule to these rules and imposed by the Minister as a general condition under section 20 of the Act. A multiple declared events bet may involve two or more Approved Forms of Betting.
3.1.6 Price setting and fluctuations
TAB may at its sole and absolute discretion set prices for any declared event. The prices are to be offered without prejudice and are subject to change by TAB without notice.
3.1.7 Refusal of bets
TAB may refuse or decline to accept any declared events bet at its sole and absolute discretion and for any reason whatsoever. TAB is not required to state or provide any reasons for refusing or declining to accept any declared events bet.
3.1.8 Currency of display
TAB will use its best endeavours to ensure the currency of the display of all:
(a) markets on which TAB is conducting declared event betting; and
(b) prices quoted on outcomes or contingencies in those markets on which TAB is conducting declared event bets, but is not liable for any errors or omissions or the exercise of a discretion under clause 4.4.5 (c).
3.1.9 Refunds
Except as specifically and expressly provided in these Rules or required by law, no customer is entitled to any refund of or in respect of any amount of any declared events bet. This clause does not prevent TAB, in its sole and absolute discretion, refunding in whole or in part the amount of any declared events bet but any such refund or other payment which TAB, in its sole and absolute discretion, elects to make will be without prejudice and will not be binding on TAB or create any precedent or entitlement in any other person or entitlement in respect of the same customer in respect of any other bet.
3.1.10 Price setting by authorised employees and agents
TAB may delegate to its duly authorised employees or agents its power in respect to the setting of prices, acceptance or refusal of individuals bets and the recording of such bets and as to such other matters as TAB may from time to time determine.
3.1.11 Postponement of payment of payouts
TAB shall at all times retain the right to postpone the payment of payouts for reasons including verification of results, system hardware or software malfunction, or in circumstances where fraudulent activity is suspected.
3.2 CASH BETS
3.2.1 Provision of betting information
A customer who makes a cash declared events bet shall give the declared events bet details in such form as TAB may determine from time to time.
3.2.2 Provision of betting tickets
The seller who accepts a cash declared events bet at a cash sales outlet shall, while the customer is at the betting window, issue a declared events betting ticket to the customer who made the declared events bet.
3.2.3 Betting ticket details
The declared events betting ticket shall include details of:
(a) the amount of the declared events bet;
(b) the selected competitor and the declared events betting event to which the declared events bet relates; and
(c) the eligible payout due upon redemption of the declared events betting ticket should the selected competitor be declared a winner by TAB.
3.2.4 Betting tickets as a customer receipt
The declared events betting ticket represents acknowledgment by TAB of receipt of the declared events bet in relation to which the declared events betting ticket is issued.
3.2.5 Cancellation of bets when no money tendered
The declared events betting ticket may be cancelled if the amount of the declared events bet is not paid for immediately after the declared events betting ticket is issued.
3.2.6 Betting ticket details as official record
The details of the amount of a declared events bet, the selected competitor, and the declared events betting event to which the declared events bet relates recorded on a declared events betting ticket issued by TAB are taken to be the details of the declared events bet for which the declared events betting ticket is issued, even if those details differ in any respect from the details given by the customer making the declared events bet.
3.2.7 Cancellation of bets by customers
A customer who is issued with a declared events betting ticket that the customer claims is incorrect because it does not correctly reflect the details given by the customer when the declared events bet was made, is entitled to have that declared events bet cancelled but only if the seller who issued the declared events betting ticket is satisfied that it is incorrect on the grounds so claimed. Having satisfied the seller in these terms, the customer is entitled to:
(a) have the declared events betting ticket re-issued at the TAB cash sales outlet of issue in accordance with the details so given, or
(b) have the declared events betting ticket cancelled and the amount of the declared events bet refunded by the TAB cash sales outlet of issue.
3.2.8 TAB cancellation periods
Any entitlement under clause 3.2.7 may only be exercised within the period of time applicable, prior to the close of betting on the relevant declared events betting event, determined by TAB from time to time.
3.3 TELEPHONE BETS
3.3.1 Acceptance of telephone declared events bets
Telephone declared events bets shall only be accepted at an outlet approved by TAB for such purpose. Telephone declared events bets shall only be made to a telephone number approved by TAB for the purposes of receiving declared events bets.
3.3.2 Method of making telephone declared events bets
The customer making the declared events bet shall clearly state:
(a) the betting account number against which the declared events bet is to be charged and if required, the code allocated to that account; and
(b) the details of the declared events bet in such form as TAB may determine from time to time in respect of the bet.
The manager of an outlet may:
(c) direct that a telephone declared events bet not be accepted, or
(d) if the customer making the declared events bet speaks in an insulting, indecent or threatening manner, conveys any false or misleading information, or wilfully takes advantage of any TAB errors, direct that a customer's betting account be closed and any money standing to the credit of the account be refunded to the customer.
3.3.3 Records of telephone declared events bets
An officer at an outlet who proposes to accept a telephone declared events bet shall:
(a) make a record, in such manner as TAB may require, of such details as are necessary to identify the customer making the declared events bet and to describe the particular declared events bet made; and
(b) repeat the details of the declared events bet to the customer, unless the customer indicates that he or she does not wish to have them repeated.
If, before the close of betting and while the customer is still on the telephone, the customer objects that the details are not as specified by the customer, the seller accepting the declared events bet shall:
(i) correct the record in accordance with the objection, or
(ii) if it is not practicable for (i) to be done before the close of betting, reject and cancel the declared events bet.
A telephone declared events bet is taken not to have been accepted at an outlet unless a record of the declared events bet has been made in accordance with this clause.
The details of a telephone declared events bet recorded in accordance with this clause are taken to be the details of the declared events bet, even if those details differ in any respect from the details given by the customer making the declared events bet.
A record of each telephone declared events bet made to an outlet shall be sent to TAB.
In addition to the other requirements of this clause, the manager of an outlet shall ensure that all telephone declared events bets are tape recorded and the tape recording sent to TAB.
TAB must retain the tape recording for a period of at least 28 days from the date of the declared events betting event or contingency to which the declared evens bet relates or, if a claim with respect to the declared events bet is made during that period, until the claim is finally determined.
3.4 BETTING ACCOUNTS
3.4.1 Establishment of betting accounts
A customer may apply to TAB for the establishment of an account for betting purposes ("a betting account").
The application:
(a) shall be in writing, in a form approved by TAB;
(b) shall specify such particulars, and be completed in such manner, as TAB may require; and
(c) shall be accompanied by a deposit, or by a guarantee from a bank, building society or credit union acceptable to TAB, to be credited to the account.
A deposit to a betting account made by way of cheque shall not be credited to the account until TAB is satisfied that the cheque has been cleared.
A person who receives a deposit for payment into a betting account must cause a receipt for the deposit to be issued to the customer by whom the deposit is made.
3.4.2 Instructions to TAB in relation to betting accounts
A customer who has established a betting account with TAB may give instructions to TAB, in such manner as TAB may approve, relating to the application or disposal of any amount standing to the credit of the account.
TAB must comply with any reasonable instruction given to it by a customer under this clause, but in giving such instruction the customer agrees to waive any liability of TAB for the payment of said amount to the customer.
3.4.3 Betting account statements
On receipt of a request from an account holder, and at such other times as TAB determines, TAB shall send to the account holder a statement relating to a betting account established by that person with TAB.
A statement relating to a betting account is to be in such form, and is to specify such particulars, as TAB considers appropriate.
3.4.4 Payment of betting account guarantees
Within 14 days after TAB sends a statement relating to a betting account to the customer who has lodged a guarantee from a bank, building society or credit union with TAB in respect of the account, the customer must pay to TAB any money due to TAB by the customer from the operation of the account.
TAB may take such action in terms of the guarantee from a bank, building society or credit union as is necessary to recover any monies that remain unpaid after the expiration of the 14 day period.
3.4.5 Non-operation of betting accounts
TAB may close any betting account that is not operated for a period of 3 months and, in that event, shall transfer any amount standing to the credit of the account to a dormant account operated by TAB. In such cases TAB shall notify the holder of the account at the last address known to TAB that the account has been closed.
TAB may re-open a betting account that has been closed under this clause and re-credit to the account any amount credited to a dormant account as a result of the closure of the account.
3.4.6 Overdrawn accounts
Where an amount has been incorrectly credited to an account or an incorrect amount has been credited to such an account, TAB:
(a) may adjust the account to the extent necessary to rectify the incorrect credit; and
(b) if, as a result of such adjustment, the account is in debit, may recover as a debt the amount of the deficiency in the account.
3.5 BETTING VOUCHERS
3.5.1 Issuance of betting vouchers
TAB may issue betting vouchers.
A betting voucher:
(a) is to be in such a form as TAB determines.
(b) is valid for such periods as is specified on the betting voucher.
(c) is to be regarded as cash equal to the value of the amount represented by the voucher.
(d) may be accepted at any TAB cash sales outlet:
(i) for the making of declared events bets, or
(ii) for the making of other bets with TAB, or
(iii) for the making of deposits to a betting account maintained with TAB.
3.6 INTERNET BETTING
3.6.1 Customer to confirm declared events bet details
TAB may accept a declared events bet over the Internet provided the customer complies with the following:
(a) A customer shall satisfy himself or herself that all details recorded on the Internet betting confirmation screen, including but not limited to the details in the declared events bet request, are correct.
(b) A customer shall confirm the declared events bet request contained in the Internet betting confirmation screen by selecting the appropriate button on that screen.
3.6.2 Confirmation of declared events bet
(a) Upon confirmation of the declared events bet by the customer in accordance with clause 3.6.1(b), the customer may not cancel, amend or replace the declared events bet.
(b) The declared events bet contained in the request shall be accepted and confirmed by TAB upon allocation by TAB of a ticket serial number to the declared events bet.
(c) TAB will take all reasonable endeavours to notify the customer of confirmation of the declared events bet by issuing to the customer an Internet betting receipt.
(d) If the customer does not receive an Internet betting receipt in respect of a declared events bet, the customer may request a receipt by telephone or in writing and TAB shall provide, confirmation of the declared events bet.
(e) If the customer receives an Internet betting receipt that does not match the declared events bet confirmed by the customer, the customer may make a claim in relation to the declared events bet, provided such claim is rendered to TAB within fourteen (14) days of the date of placing of the declared events bet by the customer.
3.6.3 Customer to keep identity verification information confidential
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the customer’s password, PIN and other pieces of personal information TAB may use to verify the customers identity remain confidential.
3.6.4 Customer responsible for transactions relating to their accounts
The customer is responsible for transactions relating to his or her account. TAB accepts no responsibility for disputed transactions made by the customer on his or her account.
3.6.5 Records of declared events bets
The records of TAB shall be conclusive evidence of and deemed to be true and a correct record of all declared events bets made via the Internet. Computer printouts and other records provided by the customer shall not be accepted as evidence of declared events bets placed.
3.6.6 Internet betting access may be denied without notice
TAB may cease to provide access to a customer to its website to place bets via the Internet at anytime. This may be done without notice to the customer.
3.6.7 Customer to notify TAB of changes to personal information
The customer warrants that all information provided by him or her on the TAB’s website shall be true and correct and that he or she will immediately notify TAB of any change to the information previously supplied.
3.6.8 Customer information supplied via the website may be used by TAB
The customer agrees to the use by TAB of the information provided by the customer on the website for any purpose relating to the opening of an account, the activation of Internet access, the placement of declared events bets by the customer, for marketing purposes or as required by law.
3.6.9 Website information may change without notice
TAB may change the information or the format of the information on its website at any time without notice to the customer.
4 DECLARED EVENTS BETTING EVENTS
4.1 Determination of events covered
TAB may, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine the declared events betting events upon which TAB conducts declared events betting and the forms of declared events bets which TAB offers on a declared events betting event on which TAB conducts declared events betting.
4.2 Approved forms of betting
TAB shall only accept declared events bets on approved declared events betting and fixed price racing events.
4.3 All-up and multiple declared events bets
All-up bets or bets involving two or more contingencies may be made across different declared events and approved declared events betting and fixed price racing events.
4.4 No Requirement to Quote on all Potential outcomes or Contingencies
4.4.1 TAB may, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine the outcomes or contingencies within a declared events betting event or a form of declared events betting on a declared events betting event on which TAB will accept declared events bets or quote prices (including, without limitation, whether an Outcomes Not Quoted selection is offered).
4.4.2 TAB is not required to accept declared events bets or quote prices on all potential outcomes or contingencies within a declared events betting event or a form of betting on a declared events betting event.
4.4.3 TAB may, in its sole and absolute discretion, elect to accept declared events bets or quote prices on only some of the potential outcomes or contingencies within a declared events betting event or a form of betting on a declared events betting event. All declared events bets stand regardless of whether or not, at the time the relevant declared events bet was made or at any prior or subsequent time, TAB accepted, or was prepared to accept, bets or quoted prices on the outcome or contingency which ultimately occurred.
4.4.4 If TAB elects not to list (either specifically or by inclusion within an Outcomes Not Quoted selection) all potential outcomes or contingencies within a form of betting on a declared events betting event, TAB must clearly and specifically state on betting lists and price display screens that outcomes or contingencies not listed may be successful.
4.4.5 TAB may, in its absolute and sole discretion, at any time prior to the close of betting and without notification or reason:
(a) elect not to accept declared events bets or cease to quote, or suspend quotation of, prices on a particular outcome or contingency in a declared events betting event or a form of betting on a declared events betting event;
(b) commence or resume accepting declared events bets or quoting prices on a particular outcome or contingency in a declared events betting event or a form of betting on a declared events betting event; and
(c) accept a declared events bet on a particular outcome or betting on a declared events betting event notwithstanding that TAB was not at the relevant time quoting prices on that outcome or contingency.
5. Multi Bets
5.1 Events to which multi bets relate
5.1.1 A multi bet may be made in respect of an approved declared event or fixed price racing event or, other than for same event multi bets, any combination thereof.
5.1.2 At the time of placing a standard multi bet , the investor will determine the formula number(s) that is to be applied to that bet, which may not be greater than the total number of events in the bet.
5.1.3 The maximum number of selections, declared events and/or fixed price racing events in respect of which any multi bet may be made is to be determined by TAB.
5.1.4 TAB may limit the events in respect of which any multi bet may be made in any manner as it may determine.
. 5.1.5. TAB may, at its sole and absolute discretion, determine that a multi bet which contains two or more selections which relate to the same contingency is void and should be refunded.
5.1.6 If a selected contingency from a same event multi bet is refunded in accordance with these Rules, the same event multi bet will be deemed void and is to be refunded.
5.1.7 Where:
(a) a same event multi bet is combined with one or more bets to form a standard multi bet; and
(b) a selected contingency of the same event multi bet is deemed void; and
(c) the standard multi bet would otherwise result in a payout,
the amount of the payout will be obtained as the product of the cumulative price applicable (at the time the standard multi bet was made) to the bets, excluding any contingencies relating to the same event multi bet that was deemed void, decided in the customer’s favour and the original stake.
5.2 Payout on multi bets
Any payout earned as a result of a multi bet will not be paid until the result of all bet combinations have been determined.
6 DETERMINATION OF RESULTS
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 All-in basis
All declared events bets are made on an All-in basis except where:
(a) clause 6.2.3.7 expressly provides otherwise;
(b) some other basis is expressly and specifically agreed between a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the relevant declared events bet; or
(c) an additional proviso applied by TAB to the relevant declared events bet in accordance with clause 1.6 expressly and specifically provides that the declared events bet is not made on an All-in basis.
6.1.2 Determination of result
Unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet, the final result shall take into account any extra time periods or match replay or any other contingency necessary to determine the winner. This clause is subject to clause 6.1.7 herein.
6.1.3 Line betting (Points start)
Unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet, where betting on the outcome of a declared events betting event involves a line betting (eg points start on a particular match) such line betting shall be set to half a point.
For the purposes of this clause, in the case of declared events bets involving line betting, the outcome of each declared events betting event shall be determined including any extra time, replay or other contingency necessary to determine the official result, unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet. This clause is subject to clause 6.1.6 and any declared events specific clauses in part 6.2 herein, where applicable.
6.1.4 Right of TAB to cease betting
TAB may, at its sole and absolute discretion, cease or suspend betting on any declared events betting event without reason or notification. All declared events bets accepted prior to the cessation or suspension of betting will be treated in accordance with these rules.
6.1.5 Amount of payout
The payout on any declared events bet shall be as agreed between TAB and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet. The payout specified on the declared events betting ticket will be deemed to be the payout agreed between TAB and the customer, except in the case of a misprint resulting from computer or other technical error, or where there is evidence of fraud, or of forgery or alteration of the declared events betting ticket.
6.1.6 Postponement of a declared events betting event
Where a declared events betting event is postponed or is listed for replay and is not officially scheduled to be replayed or conducted within three (3) calendar days of the original scheduled completion date, the declared events betting event shall be treated as abandoned and all declared events bets shall be refunded. This clause is subject to any declared events specific clauses in part 6.2 herein, where applicable.
6.1.7 Prices offered for tie, etc
Where a declared events betting event results in a tie, draw or dead heat and prices are offered within the relevant declared events betting market by TAB on that declared events betting event for a tie, draw or dead heat, the outcome shall be determined excluding any extra time, replay or other contingency necessary to determine an official result and any declared events bet for a result other than a tie, draw or dead heat will be deemed to have lost.
6.1.8 Prices not offered for tie, etc
Unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet, if the result of a declared events betting event is declared with joint winners or placegetters and a tie, draw or dead heat is not a form of betting offered by TAB on that declared events betting event, the revised payout shall be calculated by the following method:
(i) divide the face value of the declared events betting ticket (the original payout) by the number of competitors involved in the tie, draw or dead heat, then
(ii) multiply the figure obtained in 6.1.8 (i) by the number of official placings to be filled by the competitors figuring in the tie, draw or dead heat.
6.1.9 Multiple bets and tie, etc
Unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet and subject to clauses 6.1.7 and 6.1.8, in declared events bets involving more than one contingency or declared events betting event:
(a) if the selection in any of the contingencies or declared events betting events loses, or is deemed to have lost, the whole of the declared events bet is lost;
(b) if one or more of the contingencies or declared events betting events results in a tie, draw or dead heat, the revised return for each leg shall be calculated by applying the method set out in clause 6.1.8 herein and the revised payout shall be the amount obtained as the product of the cumulative price applicable and the original stake;
(c) where the declared events bet covers two or more declared events betting events and one or more declared events betting events is decided in the customer's favour but any remaining declared events betting event is subsequently postponed and not officially scheduled to be replayed or conducted within three (3) calendar days of the original scheduled date, or any remaining declared events betting event is abandoned, the revised payout shall be the amount obtained as the product of the cumulative price applicable (at the time the declared events bet was made) to the declared events betting events decided in the customer's favour and the original stake.
6.1.10 Cancellation of declared events betting event prior to commencement
Subject to clause 6.1.9(c), if any declared events betting event is cancelled prior to its commencement, or abandoned, TAB shall refund all declared events bets made on that declared events betting event.
6.1.11 Reliance on official or podium positions
Unless agreed otherwise by a duly authorised TAB Sports Betting Officer and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet, wagers on declared events betting events will be settled on the official or podium positions as per the adjudication of the relevant, recognised governing body. Subsequent disqualification, promotion of competitors, or any other change is irrelevant for the purposes of determining the result of a declared events bet.
6.1.12 Declared events bets placed after completion of relevant declared events betting event
Any declared events bet placed after the completion of the declared events betting event to which it relates is deemed void and is to be refunded to the customer. If this circumstance arises in the context of one or more legs of a multiple declared events bet, only the affected leg(s) of the declared events bet is deemed void.
6.1.13 Change of venue of declared events betting event
Unless agreed otherwise by TAB and the customer at the time of making the declared events bet, in the event of a change to venue of a declared events betting event involving named competitors, all declared events bets relating to that event are deemed void and are to be refunded except as provided by clause 6.2.8.2. If this circumstance arises in the context of one or more legs of a multiple declared events bet, only the affected leg(s) of the declared events bet is deemed void.
6.1.14 Payouts for “outcomes not quoted”
For payouts, the “outcomes not quoted” selection is considered to be a single competitor, and accordingly can only be paid the equivalent of one payout, irrespective of the number of “outcomes not quoted” that would have achieved a payout if they were players that had prices quoted.
6.2 DECLARED EVENTS SPECIFIC RULES
Unless agreed otherwise by the TAB and customer at the time of making the declared events bet, the clauses below apply to all declared events bets on the relevant declared events. In determining the result of a declared events bet, if any inconsistency arises between a clause in part 6.2 relating to the declared event on which the declared events bet was placed and a clause elsewhere in the rules, the declared events specific clause in part 6.2 prevails to the extent of any inconsistency.
6.2.1 Boxing
6.2.1.1 Where a contest is postponed (to the calendar day following or later) or a contestant is replaced by a substitute, such contest is deemed to be abandoned and all bets are to be refunded.
6.2.1.2 Where, for any reason, the scheduled number of rounds in a contest is altered, all declared events bets on that contest are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.1.3 Where, for any reason, a points decision is awarded before the full number of rounds is completed, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped.
6.2.1.4 If a boxer fails to ‘answer the bell’ signalling the commencement of the next round, the contest is deemed to have ended in the previous round.
6.2.2 Cricket
6.2.2.1 In the case of all types of cricket matches,
(a) Unless at least one ball is bowled, all declared events bets on the match are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(b) A player who officially retires for any reason other than injury is deemed to be out.
(c ) In the case of ‘next batsman out’ betting, bets on a member of a batting partnership which remains intact at the end of an innings are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(d) In the case of ‘next batsman out betting’, a batsman who officially retires injured during the course of an innings is not considered out for declared events betting purposes. In such instances, declared events bets relating to the relevant batsman or pairing are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(e) In the case of “head-to-head” betting on the number of runs scored, unless both the relevant batsmen are at the wicket when at least one ball is bowled (but not necessarily at the same time) the relevant declared events bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(f) A “Mankad” dismissal of a batsman is of similar effect to a dismissal by other means.
(g) This clause is subject to any specific rulings by the relevant recognised governing body. In the case of betting on player, team or other type of performance over a series of matches (eg most wickets, most catches, most runs or number of catches) any runs, wickets or catches accumulated in matches that were abandoned shall count toward the relevant tallies at the end of the series.
6.2.2.2 A one-day cricket match means a cricket match so classified by TAB Limited.
6.2.2.3 In the case of one-day and Twenty 20 cricket matches only,
(a) If a match is shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) the result is that determined by the relevant recognised governing body under the relevant competition rules.
i. in the case of one-day cricket a minimum of 20 overs must be completed otherwise all bets not determined at the time the match is concluded are deemed void and are to be refunded
ii. In the case of Twenty 20 matches a minimum of 5 overs must be completed otherwise all bets not determined at the time the match is concluded are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(b) In the case of betting on the highest scoring batsman (across both teams)
- The successful outcome will be the batsman scoring the most runs, regardless of whether or not all batsmen for either team have faced a ball.
- In the case of either or both innings being shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) the successful outcome will be the batsman from either team scoring the most runs across the revised number of overs provided an official result is declared.
- Where the match is abandoned and/or no official result is declared, all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(c) In the case of highest scoring batsman in one team’s innings:
- The successful outcome will be the batsman scoring the most runs, regardless of whether or not all batsmen for that team have faced a ball.
- In the case of an innings shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) the successful outcome will be the batsman scoring the most runs across the revised number of overs provided an official result is declared.
- If an official result is not declared bets are deemed void and will be refunded.
(d) In the case of betting on the highest wicket taking bowler for one team in an innings:
- The successful outcome will be the bowler taking the most wickets, regardless of whether or not all the opposing team’s wickets have fallen.
- Unless at least one wicket is taken by a bowler during the relevant innings all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
- In the case of an innings shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) the successful outcome will be the bowler taking the most wickets across the revised number of overs provided an official result is declared.
- If an official result is not declared bets are deemed void and will be refunded.
(e) In the case of betting on the highest wicket taking bowler across both teams in a one day match:
- The successful outcome will be the bowler taking the most wickets, regardless of whether or not all wickets for either or both teams have fallen.
- Unless at least one wicket is taken by a bowler during the match all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
- In the case of either or both innings being shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) the successful outcome will be the bowler from either team taking the most wickets across the revised number of overs provided an official result is declared.
- If an official result is not declared bets are deemed void and will be refunded.
(f) If play is postponed to a reserve day, any bets not decided – including (but not limited to) bets on the outcome of the match and bets relating to any incomplete innings – are to be carried forward to the reserve day and determined in accordance with these rules.
(g) In the case of betting on the total number of runs scored by a team in an innings:
- The successful outcome will be the number of runs scored in that innings regardless of whether or not the innings is shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason).
- Where the innings is shortened by the relevant recognised governing body (due to weather, poor light or any other reason) to the extent that the match is abandoned with no official result declared, all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.2.4 In the case of cricket matches, other than one-day matches,
(a) In the case of betting on the highest scoring batsman for one team in an innings match or series.
- the successful outcome will be the batsman scoring the most runs, regardless of whether or not all batsmen for that team have faced a ball
- unless at least one run is scored ‘off the bat’ by a batsman for that team during the relevant innings, match or series all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(b) In the case of betting on the highest scoring batsman across both teams in an innings, match or series.
- the successful outcome will be the batsman scoring the most runs, irrespective of whether or not all batsmen for both teams have faced a ball
- unless at least one run is scored ‘off the bat’ by a batsman for either team during the relevant innings, match or series all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(c) In the case of betting on the highest wicket-taking bowler for one team in an innings, match or series:
- the successful outcome will be the bowler taking the most wickets, regardless of whether or not all the opposing team’s wickets have fallen
- unless at least one wicket is taken by a bowler during the relevant innings, match or series all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(d) In the case of betting on the highest wicket-taking bowler across both teams in an innings, match or series:
- The successful outcome will be the bowler taking the most wickets, regardless of whether or not all wickets have fallen
- unless at least one wicket is taken by any bowler during the relevant innings, match or series all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(e) In the case of betting on the total number of runs scored in an innings:
- the successful outcome will be the number of runs scored in that innings regardless of whether or not the innings is completed
- unless at least one ball is bowled in the innings all bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
(f) In the case of test (and non-limited overs) cricket, if the match is declared a “tie”, all bets to win on either team will be paid at half face-value, while bets on the draw will be losers.
6.2.3 Golf
6.2.3.1 (a) Where a tournament which is scheduled for (72) holes is abandoned for any reason, if less than thirty six (36) holes have been completed, all bets on the outcome of the tournament are void and are to be refunded. If thirty six (36) or more holes have been completed and an official result is declared by the relevant recognised governing body, all bets stand and are to be determined in accordance with that official result. This clause is subject to clause 6.2.3.6.
(b) Where a tournament which is scheduled for (90) holes is abandoned for any reason, if less than fifty four (54) holes have been completed, all bets on the outcome of the tournament are void and are to be refunded. If fifty four (54) or more holes have been completed and an official result is declared by the relevant recognised governing body, all bets stand and are to be determined in accordance with that official result. This clause is subject to clause 6.2.3.6.
6.2.3.2 Where a tournament which is scheduled for fewer than seventy two (72) holes is abandoned, bets on the outcome of the tournament are to be determined in accordance with the official result declared by the relevant recognised governing body.
6.2.3.3 Any play-off holes will be taken into account in determining the winner of a tournament. However, in the case of place bets, clauses 6.1.8 and 6.1.9 herein will apply where there is a tie after completion of the set number of holes (subject to clauses 6.2.3.1 and 6.2.3.2 herein).
6.2.3.4 In the case of ‘group’ betting:
(a) where all players in a group fail to complete the scheduled number of holes in an event, the winner of that group shall be the player who completes the most number of holes;
(b) where some of the players in a group fail to complete the scheduled number of holes in an event, the winner of that group shall be the player(s) who completes the most number of holes with the lowest score;
(c) where all players in a group complete the same number of holes, the winner will be the player in that group with the lowest score (subject to clauses 6.2.3.1 and 6.2.3.2 herein);
(d) where a tied result occurs in relation to any part of this clause, the provisions of clauses 6.1.8 and 6.1.9 herein are to be applied.
6.2.3.5 This clause applies where a tournament is suspended on the direction of the relevant recognised governing body and no official result is declared under circumstances where the balance of the tournament is intended to be rescheduled. In such cases, all bets not yet determined upon suspension of play are to be held in trust by TAB until a result is declared by the relevant governing body. In these circumstances, if a result is not declared within one month of the original commencement date, all bets not yet determined are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.3.6 In the event that a tournament is abandoned prior to completion of the scheduled number of holes any bets placed after the point in the tournament where no further play occurred are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.3.7 In the case of 2 or 3 ball (player) group betting over 18 holes, the winner will be the player with the lowest score after completion of the relevant 18 holes. Unless all players in the group complete the relevant 18 holes, bets are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.4 Motor Racing
6.2.4.1 In the case of individual races, in accordance with clause 6.1.11 herein, results will be determined based on the initial declaration of the official result of the race by the relevant recognised governing body. The result will not be affected by any subsequent protests, processes or amendments to placing.
6.2.4.2 In the case of championships, in accordance with clause 6.1.11 herein, results will be determined based on the official points standing upon the initial declaration of the official result by the relevant recognised governing body of the final event for championship purposes. The championship result will not be affected by any subsequent protests, processes or amendments to placing.
6.2.4.3 In the case of individual races where the drivers for individual cars are not known 48 hours prior to the scheduled commencement time of the race, betting will be conducted on the winning car rather than the winning driver.
6.2.4.4 In the case of “head-to-head” betting between two cars or two drivers, if either of the relevant cars or drivers fail to finish, the successful outcome will be determined in accordance with which car or driver completes the most laps. In the event that both cars or drivers are credited with completing the same number of laps dead heat rules apply.
6.2.4.5 Where the event details specify in the case of endurance car racing betting will be conducted on the winning car and not the winning driver.
6.2.5 Rugby League
6.2.5.1 In the case of declared events bets on the first or next try scorer:
(a) except in cases where TAB offers prices for a penalty try within the relevant market, in the event that the first or next try is a penalty try, relevant declared events bets will be determined on the basis of the try following; and
(b) relevant declared events bets stand regardless of whether the player who is the subject of the declared events bet or any other player takes or leaves the field or is dismissed from the game.
6.2.5.2 In the case of declared events bets on the next scoring play:
(a) except in cases where the TAB offers prices for a penalty try within the relevant market, in the event that the next scoring play is a penalty try the relevant declared events bet will be determined on the basis of the next scoring play; and
(b) relevant declared events bets stand regardless of whether the player who is the subject of the declared events bet or any other player takes or leaves the field or is dismissed from the game.
6.2.6 Rugby Union
6.2.6.1 In the case of declared events bets on the first or next try scorer:
(a) except in cases where TAB offers prices for a penalty try within the relevant market, in the event that the first or next try is a penalty try, relevant declared events bets will be determined on the basis of the try following; and
(b) relevant declared events bets stand regardless of whether the player who is the subject of the declared events bet or any other player takes or leaves the field or is dismissed from the game.
6.2.6.2 In the case of declared events bets on the next scoring play:
(a) except in cases where the TAB offers prices for a penalty try within the relevant market, in the event that the next scoring play is a penalty try the relevant declared events bet will be determined on the basis of the next scoring play; and
(b) relevant declared events bets stand regardless of whether the player who is the subject of the declared events bet or any other player takes or leaves the field or is dismissed from the game.
6.2.7 Soccer
6.2.7.1 If a soccer match is officially called off prior to its scheduled completion and an official match result is not declared by the relevant recognised governing body, bets not determined at the time the match is concluded are deemed void and are to be refunded. This does not apply to declared events bets already determined at the conclusion of the match, eg first goal scorer.
6.2.7.2 If a soccer match is officially called off prior to its scheduled conclusion and an official match result is declared by the relevant recognised governing body, relevant declared events bets will be determined on that result. However, in these circumstances, declared events bets which are dependent upon the number of goals scored (including line bets) and are yet to be determined are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.7.3 Unless agreed otherwise by TAB and the customer at the time of placing the declared events bet, the outcome of soccer matches is determined at the end of ‘normal time’ (in most circumstances 90 minutes plus injury time).
6.2.7.4 Except in cases where TAB offers prices for an own goal within the relevant market, if the first or next goal scorer is awarded an ‘own goal’, relevant declared events bets will be determined on the basis of the goal following.
6.2.8 Tennis
6.2.8.1 A tennis match is deemed to have commenced with the first serve. If, for any reason, a competitor or a doubles team withdraws, is disqualified or fails to complete a match after it has commenced, all declared events bets not already determined when the match is terminated are deemed void and are to be refunded. Affected multiple bets will be recalculated on the same basis as applying to the calculation of payouts in the case of postponed or abandoned declared events betting events under Rule 6.1.9 (c).
6.2.8.2 Where, for any reason, the venue for a tennis match is changed but does not involve a change in the type of playing surface then Rule 6.1.13 does not apply.
6.2.8.3 Rule 6.2.8.2 applies equally to betting on matches and tournament betting.
6.2.8.4 If a scheduled match within a tournament is played prior to the completion of the tournament all bets stand and rule 6.1.6 does not apply.
6.2.9 Yachting
6.2.9.1 Where betting is conducted on ‘line honours’ or ‘quinella’, in accordance with clause 6.1.11, results will be determined based on the placings of the yachts as they cross the finish line. The result will not be affected by any subsequent protests, processes or amendments to placings.
6.2.10 Jockey Challenge
6.2.10.1 “Jockey Challenge” is betting on a jockey achieving the highest aggregate points scored in accordance with these rules for achieving a place in races conducted at a particular race meeting or over a racing carnival. A racing carnival shall include a series of race meetings as approved by Racing NSW.
6.2.10.2 Prior to commencement of betting, TAB will prepare a list of jockeys and opening prices. The list will include an “any other” price option to cover any jockey who is not included in the original list. At all times the “any other” option shall be treated as one entity.
6.2.10.3 In the event of a race meeting being abandoned or postponed all bets are void and moneys are to be refunded except as provided by 6.2.10.4 and 6.2.10.5.
6.2.10.4 In the event of a race meeting not being completed as originally programmed all bets shall be deemed void and moneys are to be refunded, except when it is determined by Racing NSW stewards that a jockey has an unassailable lead, in which case all bets stand.
6.2.10.5 In the case of Jockey Challenge betting on a racing carnival should any of the programmed carnival race meetings not be completed in their entirety, all bets shall be deemed void and moneys are to be refunded, except when it is determined by Racing NSW stewards that a jockey has an unassailable lead, in which case all bets stand.
6.2.10.6 No points shall be allocated in relation to a race scheduled to be conducted at a race meeting if that race is postponed to another race meeting, abandoned or declared a no race by the Stewards on the day of the race meeting.
6.2.10.7 The winner will be the jockey who has the most points accumulated at the end of the competition. Points will be accrued per race and calculated as follows:
3 points for a winning ride
2 points for a second placed ride
1 point for a third placed ride
Points will only be allocated to the jockey(s) who actually ride the winning or placed horse(s) in a race. Points will not be allocated to any rider who may have been engaged to ride a horse but was subsequently replaced by permission or direction of
the Stewards.
There will be no refunds of bets should a jockey be replaced by another rider.
6.2.10.8 In the event of a dead heat for any or all of the placings jockey points will be allocated on a proportionate fractional basis i.e.
Dead Heat for a Win |
Dead Heat for Second |
Dead Heat for Third |
|
Points |
Points |
Points |
|
1st - 2.5, 2.5 |
1st - 3 |
1st – 3 |
|
2nd – 0 |
2nd -1.5, 1.5 |
2nd – 2 |
|
3rd – 1 |
3rd - 0 |
3rd - 0.5, 0.5 |
In the event of a triple dead heat for any or all of the placings, points will be allocated on a proportionate fractional basis i.e.:
|
Triple Dead Heat for Win |
Triple Dead Heat for Second |
Triple Dead Heat for Third |
|
Points |
Points |
Points |
|
1st - 2, 2, 2, |
1st - 3 |
1st – 3 |
|
2nd - 0 |
2nd –1, 1, 1 |
2nd – 2 |
|
3rd – 0 |
3rd - 0 |
3rd - 0.3, 0.3, 0.3 |
6.2.10.9 In the event of two or more jockeys being tied on the same number of points at the completion of the competition all successful bets will be paid according to TAB Limited Declared Events Betting Rule 6.1.8.
6.2.10.10 Allocated points will not be subject to change in the case of any future disqualification. Any disputation regarding the declared winner will be adjudicated by Racing NSW stewards whose decision shall be final.
6.2.10.11 Payment will be declared at the end of each race meeting or carnival, unless otherwise directed by the Stewards.
6.2.10.12 Any matter in respect to a Jockey Challenge at a race meeting or a racing carnival not provided for in these Rules shall be determined by the Chairman of Racing NSW stewards.
6.2.11 Baseball
6.2.11.1 Where a nominated starting pitcher does not start a game, all declared events bets on that game are deemed void and are to be refunded unless agreed otherwise by TAB and the customer at the time of placing the declared events bet.
6.2.11.2 Where a baseball match is postponed to another day rule 6.1.6 does not apply and all bets on the match are deemed void and are to be refunded.
6.2.12 Badminton
A Badminton match is deemed to have commenced with the first serve. If, for any reason, a competitor or a doubles team withdraws, is disqualified or fails to complete a match after it has commenced, all bets not already determined when the match is concluded are deemed void and are to be refunded. Affected multiple bets will be recalculated on the same basis as applying to the calculation of payouts in the case of postponed or abandoned declared betting events under Rule 6.1.9 (c)
6.2.13 Squash
A Squash match is deemed to have commenced with the first serve. If, for any reason, a competitor or a doubles team withdraws, is disqualified or fails to complete a match after it has commenced, all bets not already determined when the match is concluded are deemed void and are to be refunded. Affected multiple bets will be recalculated on the same basis as applying to the calculation of payouts in the case of postponed or abandoned declared betting events under Rule 6.1.9 (c)
6.2.14 Surfing
If a scheduled event within a tournament is held prior to the completion of the tournament all bets stand and rule 6.1.6 does not apply.
6.2.15 Trainers Challenge
6.2.15.1 “Trainers Challenge” is betting on a trainer achieving the highest aggregate points scored in accordance with these rules for achieving a place in races conducted at a particular race meeting or over a racing carnival. A racing carnival shall include a series of race meetings as approved by Racing NSW.
6.2.15.2 Prior to commencement of betting, TAB will prepare a list of trainers and opening prices. The list will include an “any other” price option to cover any trainer who is not included in the original list. At all times the “any other” option shall be treated as one entity.
6.2.15.3 In the event of a race meeting being abandoned or postponed all bets are void and moneys are to be refunded except as provided by 6.2.15.4 and 6.2.15.5.
6.2.15.4 In the event of a race meeting not being completed as originally programmed all bets shall be deemed void and moneys are to be refunded, except when it is determined by Racing NSW stewards that a trainer has an unassailable lead, in which case all bets stand.
6.2.15.5 In the case of Trainers Challenge betting on a racing carnival should any of the programmed carnival race meetings not be completed in their entirety, all bets shall be deemed void and moneys are to be refunded, except when it is determined by Racing NSW stewards that a trainer has an unassailable lead, in which case all bets stand.
6.2.15.6 No points shall be allocated in relation to a race scheduled to be conducted at a race meeting if that race is postponed to another race meeting, abandoned or declared a no race by the Stewards on the day of the race meeting.
6.2.15.7 The winner will be the trainer who has the most points accumulated at the end of the competition. Points will be accrued per race and calculated as follows:
3 points for training the winning runner
2 points for training the 2nd placed runner
1 point for a training the 3rd placed runner
Points will only be allocated to the trainer who is officially listed as the trainer of the horse.
6.2.15.8 In the event of a dead heat for any or all of the placings points will be allocated on a proportionate fractional basis i.e.
Dead Heat for a Win |
Dead Heat for Second |
Dead Heat for Third |
|
Points |
Points |
Points |
|
1st - 2.5, 2.5 |
1st - 3 |
1st – 3 |
|
2nd – 0 |
2nd -1.5, 1.5 |
2nd – 2 |
|
3rd – 1 |
3rd - 0 |
3rd - 0.5, 0.5 |
In the event of a triple dead heat for any or all of the placings, points will be allocated on a proportionate fractional basis i.e.:
|
Triple Dead Heat for Win |
Triple Dead Heat for Second |
Triple Dead Heat for Third |
|
Points |
Points |
Points |
|
1st - 2, 2, 2, |
1st - 3 |
1st – 3 |
|
2nd - 0 |
2nd –1, 1, 1 |
2nd – 2 |
|
3rd – 0 |
3rd - 0 |
3rd - 0.3, 0.3, 0.3 |
6.2.15.9 In the event of two or more trainers being tied on the same number of points at the completion of the competition all successful bets will be paid according to TAB Limited Declared Events Betting Rule 6.1.8.
6.2.15.10 Allocated points will not be subject to change in the case of any future disqualification. Any disputation regarding the declared winner will be adjudicated by Racing NSW stewards whose decision shall be final.
6.2.15.11 Payment will be declared at the end of each race meeting or carnival, unless otherwise directed by the Stewards.
6.2.15.12 Any matter in respect to a Trainers Challenge at a race meeting or a racing carnival not provided for in these Rules shall be determined by the Chairman of Racing NSW stewards.
6.2.16 Election/political events
6.2.16.1 Election and/or political events can include local, national and international elections, inclusive of national events such as plebiscites or referendums.
6.2.16.2 Election events cannot include NSW State or Council elections where betting on this kind of event is otherwise prohibited by NSW legislation.
6.2.16.3 Election/political declared betting event bets are subject to the following conditions, in that they must:
(a) meet community expectations;
(b) not be offensive, distasteful, unsavoury or cause affront to public interest or standards;
(c) be overseen by an established electoral authority (e.g. the Australian Electoral Commission) or political body/party;
(d) have a clear outcome (contain no ambiguity in regard to the result);
(e) have an integrity framework as part of the voting mechanism;
(f) be able to be settled within four (4) years of the date it opens;
(g) list the outcome of the event within five (5) days of the conclusion of the event;
(h) have betting restrictions on candidates, campaign managers, electoral officials and others connected to the event, betting on the event;
(i) if there is any doubt in relation to whether a market may be in poor taste/likely to offend, not open that market;
(j) close any market following written direction from the Department.
6.2.17 Novelty events
6.2.17.1 Novelty events are a class of events that do not fall within the scope currently declared betting events in NSW and fall within any of the following categories:
(a) entertainment;
(b) current affairs;
(c) weather;
(d) music;
(e) Hollywood and celebrity;
(f) pageant; and
(g) sports novelties.
6.2.17.2 Sports novelties are sports related markets that are not sporting events as defined by the Act.
6.2.17.3 Novelty declared betting event bets are subject to the following conditions, in that they must:
(a) meet community expectations;
(b) not be offensive, distasteful, unsavoury or cause affront to public interest or standards;
(c) have a real-time outcome;
(d) have an outcome that is certain and one that can be independently verified;
(e) on request of the Department, have a third party verify the result (at the cost of the operator). If the market is unable to be verified, all wagers must be refunded;
(f) where appropriate, have an integrity framework as part of the voting/judging mechanism;
(g) be able to be settled within four (4) years of the date it opens;
(h) list the outcome of the event within five (5) days of the conclusion of the event;
(i) prohibit all individuals involved in the event from betting on the event;
(j) if there is any doubt in relation to whether a market may be in poor taste/likely to offend, not open that market;
(k) close any market following written direction from the Department.
6.2.18 eSports
6.2.18.1 A contingency for any eSport game will/may be disallowed where betting on that contingency, due to the nature of the game being played, becomes micro-betting.
6.2.18.2 Micro-betting involves the placement of bets having the following characteristics and circumstances:
(a) the placing, making receiving or the acceptance of bets on particular events occurs during a session of a match or game;
(b) the betting opportunity is repetitive, of a high frequency and is part of a structured component of the match or game (for example, kill-by-kill betting in a game of Counter Strike or Call of Duty);
(c) a bet is placed on one of a limited number of outcomes, although the number of possible outcomes may be more than two (for example, whether the next shot or pass in a game of NBA 2K or Rocket League will miss.); and
(d) the time between placing a bet and knowing the outcome is very short (usually less than five minutes, excepting appeals, intervals and interruptions).
6.2.18.3 TAB may introduce or remove certain eSports from time to time. TAB will make sufficient information available to customers, including all relevant terms and conditions to enable customers to make an informed decision.
7 MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Betting by minors
Any person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall not be entitled to place a declared events bet with TAB.
7.2 Disclaimer
TAB is not, except as otherwise expressly and specifically provided in these rules or required by law, liable to any person (including without limitation for any loss or damage suffered or claimed to have been suffered by a person) as a result of, or in any way arising out of or as a consequence of any of the following:
a) Inability to place or cancel a declared events bet on any declared events betting event or form of betting on a declared events betting event.
b) Inability to place or cancel a declared events bet on a particular outcome or contingency on any declared events betting event or form of betting on a declared events betting event.
c) The loss of a declared events betting ticket.
d) Any payment made to the bearer of a ticket where a customer alleges that such payment was made to the wrong person.
e) Reliance upon any omission, inaccurate information or statement whether made by any TAB employee or agent, or by the electronic or print media, concerning any matter whatsoever relating to the customer or to TAB or to any event, competitor, withdrawal or other matter whatsoever.
f) Any decision of the recognised governing body of the declared event or any referee or other official appointed to administer, supervise, referee or control a declared events betting event (including without limitation any decision to impose, or not to impose, penalties or sanctions and the nature and extent of any such sanctions).
g) Any subsequent change to the result of a declared events betting event after a result has been declared by the recognised governing body of that declared betting events in accordance with clause 6.1.11.
h) Unauthorised use of the customer’s betting account.
i) In the case of a cash declared events bet at a cash outlet, failure by the customer to correct inaccurate or omitted declared events bet details recorded on a ticket immediately upon issue of the ticket.
j) In the case of a telephone declared events bet, failure by a customer to correct inaccurate or omitted declared events bet details when such details are called back to the customer by TAB.
k) In the case of an Internet declared events bet, where the customer has confirmed the declared events bet request in accordance with Rule 3.6.1 (b).
l) In the case of an Internet declared events bet, use of, participation in or inability to obtain access to the website for the purpose of making a declared events bet.
m) In the case of an Internet declared events bet, any loss or damage caused in the event that the computer of the customer becomes infected with a virus as a result of connecting to TAB’s website or by any technology failure whatsoever.
n) Access by the customer to websites of any person via links from TAB’s website.
o) Any prices quoted by any source other than authorised staff of TAB or any quoted prices which are no longer valid for betting purposes.
p) The failure, exclusion or refusal of any competitor, team or member of a team to start or complete a declared events betting event.
q) The refusal or inability of TAB, its agents or assigns to accept all or part of a declared events bet or to accept declared events bets on a particular outcome or contingency on any declared events betting event or form of betting on a declared events betting event.
r) The exercise by TAB of any discretion conferred on TAB under these Rules or the manner in which that discretion is exercised either generally or in particular circumstances.
7.3 Cash Out
TAB may facilitate functionality whereby a customer may cash out their bet (placed with TAB) in part or in its entirety through an arrangement with a third party. TAB will make sufficient information available to customers, including all terms and conditions relevant to the cash out offer to enable customers to make an informed decision.
7.4 Multiplier
TAB may facilitate functionality whereby a customer may place a bet with TAB which includes a multiplier feature. TAB will make sufficient information available to customers, including all terms and conditions relevant to the multiplier feature to enable customers to make an informed decision.
8 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
8.1 Lost, destroyed, mutilated or stolen declared events betting ticket claims
8.1.1 Lodgement of claims
Claims for lost, destroyed, mutilated or stolen declared events betting tickets shall be lodged within 14 days of the completion of the declared events betting event upon which the declared events bet was made. Claims may be lodged at any TAB outlet and not necessarily the TAB outlet at which the declared events betting ticket was purchased.
8.1.2 Claim administration fees
TAB may charge an administration fee, as notified by TAB from time to time, on all claims for lost, destroyed, mutilated or stolen declared events betting tickets.
8.1.3 Need for statutory declarations
A statutory declaration in such form and containing such information as TAB may require shall accompany each claim.
8.1.4 Stolen ticket claims
A claim for a stolen declared events betting ticket prior to the declared events betting ticket becoming payout bearing will not be accepted without the claimant's prior report of the theft to the police.
8.1.5 Claims lodged prior to the completion of events
Unless the declared events betting ticket stake value exceeds $100 (one hundred dollars), claims will not be accepted prior to the completion of the respective declared events betting event and the declared events betting ticket becoming eligible for payout.
8.1.6 Acknowledgement of claim being received
The claimant will be issued with written acknowledgement of their claim within 21 days of their claim being received by TAB’s Head Office Account Management or Customer Relations Section.
8.1.7 Time frame for claims
Claims will not be accepted after 14 days from the completion of the declared events betting event, unless the claimant can provide a valid reason for the delay in lodging the claim.
8.1.8 Delays to payout pending the outcome of a claim
TAB may stop payment on the declared events betting ticket pending the outcome of its investigation.
8.1.8 Settlement of approved claims
Following investigation by TAB of the claim for the lost, destroyed, mutilated or stolen declared events betting ticket, if TAB is satisfied that the claimant is entitled to a payout or refund on the declared events betting ticket then:
(a) Approved claims will be settled by way of a:
(i) voucher payable at any TAB outlet except for amounts greater than $500 (five hundred dollars);
(ii) cheque in favour of the claimant ; or
(iii) deposit to the claimant’s nominated betting account; and
(b) TAB will immediately record the cancellation of the declared events betting ticket.
8.2 Telephone betting claims
8.2.1 Claims concerning records of telephone declared events bets
Within 14 days after making a telephone declared events bet or within such further time as TAB may allow, a customer may lodge a written claim with TAB to the effect:
(a) that the details of the declared events bet given by the customer when making the declared events bet were incorrectly recorded; and
(b) that the customer has suffered loss as a result of the error.
If after investigating the claim, TAB is satisfied:
(a) that the claim is justified; and
(b) that the claim was due to the negligence or wilful default of any TAB officer, employee or agent, TAB must make any appropriate alteration to the record and must refund such amount or pay such payout to the claimant as TAB considers to be just and reasonable.
Any election by the claimant not to have the details of a declared events bet repeated, as referred to in Clause 3.3.3 may be taken into account in TAB’s investigation of the claim.
8.2.2 Claims concerning betting account statements
Within 14 days after TAB sends a customer a statement relating to a betting account or within such further time as TAB may allow, the customer may lodge a written claim with TAB to the effect that the statement contains an error or omission.
If, after investigating a claim, TAB is satisfied that the claim is justified, TAB must make any appropriate alteration to its records and must forward a corrected statement to the claimant.
A customer is not entitled to make a claim under this clause if the basis of the claim is attributable to a claim referred to in Clause 8.2.1.of these Rules.
8.3 GENERAL
8.3.1 Information to accompany claims
A claim under this part need not be investigated unless the claimant gives to TAB such information, and such declared events betting tickets or other documents as are in the claimant’s possession, as may be necessary to facilitate investigation of the claim.
8.3.2 Notification of claim outcome to claimant
After investigating the claim, TAB:
(a) must notify the claimant of its decision; and
(b) may pay such payout or refund to the claimant as TAB considers to be just and reasonable.
8.3.3 Review of decisions of claims
A customer who is dissatisfied with TAB's decision on a claim under this part may request TAB to review its decision.
TAB must deal with such a request in the same way as if it were a complaint, except that the person by whom the request is dealt with must not be:
(a) the person by whom the original claim was dealt with; or
(b) a person who is under the supervision of the person by whom the original claim was dealt with.
This clause does not authorise more than one request to be made in relation to any one claim.
8.4 ENFORCEABILITY
8.4.1 Enforceability of TAB decisions
The decision of TAB upon:
(a) any question or dispute as to the amount of payout or refund calculated in respect of any declared events betting ticket or declared events bet, or
(b) any question as to the validity of any declared events betting ticket as to any forgery or alteration thereof or tampering therewith,
subject to Part 8.5, shall be final and conclusive.
8.5 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
8.5.1 Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel
There shall be a Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel, the members of which are to be appointed by the Minister.
8.5.2 Matters referrable to the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel
In the event of:
(a) any circumstance arising which is not provided for by the Rules or the act, or
(b) a dispute between TAB and a customer as to the interpretation of these Rules,
which relates to the outcome of a declared events betting event, TAB or a customer may refer the matter to the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel.
8.5.3 Prior attempt at resolution
Prior to referring any matter to the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel, a customer shall endeavour to resolve the matter directly with TAB.
8.5.4 Time frame for references to the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel
References to the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel shall be within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of completion of the declared events betting event to which the disputed declared events bet relates.
8.5.5 Contact point for the Declared Events Betting Disputes Panel
References to the Declared Event Betting Disputes Panel shall be directed to the secretary of the panel, by contacting:
Declared Betting Events Betting Dispute Panel
Liquor & Gaming NSW
GPO Box 7060
Sydney NSW 2001
1300 024 720 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm)
Or via the online form which can be found at:
https://www.liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/Pages/contact-us.aspx
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