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01) TopcatSports reserves the right to limit or refuse any wager.
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02) Minimum internet wager is $1.00, maximum internet wager is $500.00. Minimum phone wager is $20.00
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03) All sporting events must be played on date and site scheduled unless otherwise specified. If any event is postponed, suspended and/or rescheduled, said event will automatically constitute "no action".
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[5] 05) When wagering on "totals", overtime periods are counted as a final score. This rule does not apply to Soccer.[6]06) On half time wagers, overtime periods are included as part of the 2nd half.[7]07) In all cases of a discrepancy, the tape recording of the transaction shall serve as the final determination of the dispute and all wagers will be adjusted accordingly. All disputes can be settled within 1 hour after review of recorded bet.[8]08) Account balances will be verified by the Sports Agent on the first call of the day only. Further account information, balances or discrepancies may be obtained by contacting the Customer Service department directly at 1-800-797-6681[9]09) Members must use their PIN on all wagering calls.[10]10) Members should check their account balance weekly at the minimum.[11] Free plays are a onetime wager only; they will be lost on a game with a pitching change, canceled game, push of any other kind of wager that would refund original bet.[12]11) In the event of a wager placed on a posted line with an obvious error the wager will be deemed "no action".[13]12) All telephone wagering rules apply to Internet and vice versa.[14]13) TopcatSports Reserves the right to cancel wagers Showing evidence of any tampering with the TopcatSports Software.[15]14) TopcatSports the right to cancel any wager placed on the Internet due to software problems or manipulation.[16]15) Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here. BASEBALLRULES Winners and Losers are official after 5 innings of play unless the home team is leading after 4 1/2 innings. If a game is called or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie or take the lead in the bottom half of the inning inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called). Monies will be refunded if the home team ties the game and it is then suspended. Events will not carry over to the following day (unless otherwise specified) TopcatSports does not recognize suspended or protested games, overturned decisions, etc. for wagering purposes. (A) When wagering on the total runs (over/under) the game must go 9 innings (8 1/2 if the home team is ahead) to have action. If a game is called or suspended, the score will be determined after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the score is determined at the time the game is called). Rules for the run line wagers are the same as those for baseball totals. Wagers on total runs will be refunded if a pitching change occurs prior to both listed pitchers throwing at least one pitch. (B) Baseball wagers will be accepted in the following manner: [1] (1) Action - Team against team, regardless of the starting pitcher. [2] (2) One Specified Pitcher - This is a wager on or against a specified pitcher regardless of the other starting pitcher. If specified pitcher does not start, No Action. (3) Both Specified Pitchers - Both specified pitchers at time of wager must go. If either pitcher does not start - No Action. [4] (4) Baseball parlays are limited to 6 teams maximum. Only one underdog is allowed in a baseball parlay. Players can use the same team in up to 5 different parlays. Note: In the event there is a pitching change prior to the game, money odds may be adjusted. "Action" wagers will be computed by the opening price with the new pitcher or pitchers. A pitcher is deemed a starting pitcher after throwing one pitch. Alternate Run lines -1.5 Wager favors the dog by 1.5 runs and adjusts the attached money accordingly. The Game must go at least 8.5 innings if the home team is winning or the full 9 innings if not. All wagers on the Alternate Run lines are automatic listed pitchers. -2.5 Run LinesWager favors the favorite by 2.5 runs as apposed to the standard 1.5 Runs and the attached money is adjusted accordingly. The Game must go at least 8.5 innings if the home team is winning or the full 9 innings if not. All wagers on the Alternate Run lines are automatic listed pitchers. 1H BaseballWagers on the 1st Half of Baseball are for the first 5 full innings of the game. If the game is not complete, 1st half wagers will still be action. First half in Baseball are all automatic listed pitchers. 2H BaseballScore from the top of the 6th inning till the end of the game, 9 full innings or 8.5 if home team is winning. Extra innings do count in 2nd half wagering. MLB - SERIESBets on series are based on the FIRST 3 GAMES PLAYED of each series. Neither team can play another opponent between scheduled games. If one of the first three games gets postponed, all wagers stand (ACTION). If less than 3 games are played, the team with the advantage is the winner of the series.All wagers are based on action. (no listed pitchers) Total hits + runs + errors in the game Both starting pitchers must go for action. Game must go 8½ innings if home team is winning or 9 innings if road team is winning for action. Extra innings counts. If a game goes past 9 innings and is not completed no action. Team to score first in the game will be Both starting pitchers must go for action. Wager is official after either team scores 1st in Game. Extra innings count towards wager. Will there be a run scored in the first inning Both starting pitchers must go for action. Game must go 1 inning for action. HOCKEYRULES For hockey betting purposes if the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime the winner in the shootout will be awarded one goal. (e.g. game tied 2-2 goes to a shootout, wins shootout 5-4 the winning team will be awarded one goal making final score 3-2). We are offering money lines, -1.5 goal lines and totals on all hockey games SOCCERRULES The most common type of odds used for Soccer give the player three choices: team A, team B, or a tie. If you wager on a team in this scenario and the outcome of the match at the end of 90 minutes is a tie, the wager is a loss. If you wager on the tie, and one of the teams wins at the end of 90 minutes, the wager is a loss. Wagering on game sides (team) and totals (over/under) only include goals scored in regulation time. (1st 90 minutes). ASIAN HANDICAP Asian Handicap offers great value to the bettor and is potentially less risky than traditional "Win-Draw-Win" style betting. You must either select the favored team to overcome a Handicap or oppose the favorite using the Handicap. An Asian Handicap is made up two components, the Handicap Line and the Money Line. Handicap (0):You win if the team wins the match. If it draws (0 goals difference) you are refunded your stake.Handicap (+0.25)You win if the team wins the match.If it draws, you win 50% of your stake.Handicap (+0.50)You win if the team draws or wins the match.Handicap (+0.75)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you lose 50% of the amount staked.Handicap (+1)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you are refunded your stake.Handicap (+1.25)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you win 50% of the stake.Handicap (+1.5)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference.Handicap (+1.75)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference.If it loses with a two goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake. Handicap (+2)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference. If it loses with a two goal difference, you are refunded your stake.Handicap (+2.25)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with aone goal difference. If it loses with a two goal difference you win 50% of the stake.Handicap (+2.5)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a goal difference of less than three.Handicap (-0.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal differenceof one or more. If it draws, you lose 50% of the stake.Handicap (-0.5)You win if the team wins the match.Handicap (-0.75)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with a one goal difference, You win half of your stake and the other half is refunded to your account.Handicap (-1)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with a one goal difference, you are refunded your stake.Handicap (-1.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with just a one goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake.Handicap (-1.50)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more.Handicap (-1.75)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you win 50% of your stake.Handicap (-2)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you are refunded your stake.Handicap (-2.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake.Handicap (-2.50)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.Over/UnderIn over/under bets you have to predict whether the total number of goals after 90 minutes play will be over or under the stated number. Over/Under examples: Over/Under 2 goalsAll bets are for the match to end with less than 2 goals or more than 2 goals. If 1 goal or less is scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 2 goals are scored in the match all bets are deemed void, no matter If your bet is "Over" or "Under". If 3 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.Over/Under 2.25 goals This is actually a bet that consists of 2 different bets: 1 bet on a 2 line goal over/under and 1 bet on a 2.5 line goal over/under. If 1 goal or less is scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners; and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 2 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "OVER" lose 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw, those who bet "UNDER win 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw. If 3 goals or more are scored in the game, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets winners.Over/Under 2.5 goalsIf 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners, "OVER" bets are losers. If 3 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers,"OVER" bets winners.Over/Under 2.75 goalsThis is actually a bet that consists of 2 bets: 1 bet on a 2.5 line goal Over/Under and 1 bet on a 3 line goal Over/Under. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners, and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 3 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "UNDER" lose 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw, those who bet "OVER" win 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw. If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.Over/Under 3.00 goalsAll bets are for the match to end with less than 3 goals or more than 3 goals. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners and the "OVER" bets are losers.If 3 goals are scored in the match all bets are deemed void, no matter If your bet is "Over" or "Under". If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.Over/Under 3.25 goalsThis is actually a bet that consists of 2 bets: 1 bet on a 3 line goal Over/Under and 1 bet on a 3.5 line goal Over/Under. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets win, "OVER" bets lose. If 3 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "OVER" lose 50% of the bet, those who bet "UNDER win 50% of the bet. If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners. -->
05) When wagering on "totals", overtime periods are counted as a final score. This rule does not apply to Soccer.
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06) On half time wagers, overtime periods are included as part of the 2nd half.
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07) In all cases of a discrepancy, the tape recording of the transaction shall serve as the final determination of the dispute and all wagers will be adjusted accordingly. All disputes can be settled within 1 hour after review of recorded bet.
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08) Account balances will be verified by the Sports Agent on the first call of the day only. Further account information, balances or discrepancies may be obtained by contacting the Customer Service department directly at 1-800-797-6681
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09) Members must use their PIN on all wagering calls.
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10) Members should check their account balance weekly at the minimum.
[11] Free plays are a onetime wager only; they will be lost on a game with a pitching change, canceled game, push of any other kind of wager that would refund original bet.
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11) In the event of a wager placed on a posted line with an obvious error the wager will be deemed "no action".
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12) All telephone wagering rules apply to Internet and vice versa.
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13) TopcatSports Reserves the right to cancel wagers Showing evidence of any tampering with the TopcatSports Software.
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14) TopcatSports the right to cancel any wager placed on the Internet due to software problems or manipulation.
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15) Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.
Winners and Losers are official after 5 innings of play unless the home team is leading after 4 1/2 innings. If a game is called or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie or take the lead in the bottom half of the inning inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called). Monies will be refunded if the home team ties the game and it is then suspended. Events will not carry over to the following day (unless otherwise specified) TopcatSports does not recognize suspended or protested games, overturned decisions, etc. for wagering purposes.
(A) When wagering on the total runs (over/under) the game must go 9 innings (8 1/2 if the home team is ahead) to have action. If a game is called or suspended, the score will be determined after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the score is determined at the time the game is called). Rules for the run line wagers are the same as those for baseball totals. Wagers on total runs will be refunded if a pitching change occurs prior to both listed pitchers throwing at least one pitch.
(B) Baseball wagers will be accepted in the following manner:
(1) Action - Team against team, regardless of the starting pitcher.
(2) One Specified Pitcher - This is a wager on or against a specified pitcher regardless of the other starting pitcher. If specified pitcher does not start, No Action.
(3) Both Specified Pitchers - Both specified pitchers at time of wager must go. If either pitcher does not start - No Action.
(4) Baseball parlays are limited to 6 teams maximum. Only one underdog is allowed in a baseball parlay.
Players can use the same team in up to 5 different parlays.
Alternate Run lines -1.5 Wager favors the dog by 1.5 runs and adjusts the attached money accordingly. The Game must go at least 8.5 innings if the home team is winning or the full 9 innings if not. All wagers on the Alternate Run lines are automatic listed pitchers.
-2.5 Run LinesWager favors the favorite by 2.5 runs as apposed to the standard 1.5 Runs and the attached money is adjusted accordingly. The Game must go at least 8.5 innings if the home team is winning or the full 9 innings if not. All wagers on the Alternate Run lines are automatic listed pitchers.
1H BaseballWagers on the 1st Half of Baseball are for the first 5 full innings of the game. If the game is not complete, 1st half wagers will still be action. First half in Baseball are all automatic listed pitchers.
2H BaseballScore from the top of the 6th inning till the end of the game, 9 full innings or 8.5 if home team is winning. Extra innings do count in 2nd half wagering.
MLB - SERIESBets on series are based on the FIRST 3 GAMES PLAYED of each series. Neither team can play another opponent between scheduled games. If one of the first three games gets postponed, all wagers stand (ACTION). If less than 3 games are played, the team with the advantage is the winner of the series.All wagers are based on action. (no listed pitchers)
Total hits + runs + errors in the game Both starting pitchers must go for action. Game must go 8½ innings if home team is winning or 9 innings if road team is winning for action. Extra innings counts. If a game goes past 9 innings and is not completed no action.
Team to score first in the game will be Both starting pitchers must go for action. Wager is official after either team scores 1st in Game. Extra innings count towards wager.
Will there be a run scored in the first inning Both starting pitchers must go for action. Game must go 1 inning for action.
For hockey betting purposes if the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime the winner in the shootout will be awarded one goal. (e.g. game tied 2-2 goes to a shootout, wins shootout 5-4 the winning team will be awarded one goal making final score 3-2). We are offering money lines, -1.5 goal lines and totals on all hockey games
The most common type of odds used for Soccer give the player three choices: team A, team B, or a tie. If you wager on a team in this scenario and the outcome of the match at the end of 90 minutes is a tie, the wager is a loss. If you wager on the tie, and one of the teams wins at the end of 90 minutes, the wager is a loss. Wagering on game sides (team) and totals (over/under) only include goals scored in regulation time. (1st 90 minutes).
Asian Handicap offers great value to the bettor and is potentially less risky than traditional "Win-Draw-Win" style betting. You must either select the favored team to overcome a Handicap or oppose the favorite using the Handicap. An Asian Handicap is made up two components, the Handicap Line and the Money Line.
Handicap (0):You win if the team wins the match. If it draws (0 goals difference) you are refunded your stake.
Handicap (+0.25)You win if the team wins the match.If it draws, you win 50% of your stake.
Handicap (+0.50)You win if the team draws or wins the match.
Handicap (+0.75)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you lose 50% of the amount staked.
Handicap (+1)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you are refunded your stake.
Handicap (+1.25)You win if the team wins or draws the match.If it loses with a one goal difference, you win 50% of the stake.
Handicap (+1.5)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference.
Handicap (+1.75)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference.If it loses with a two goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake.
Handicap (+2)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a one goal difference. If it loses with a two goal difference, you are refunded your stake.
Handicap (+2.25)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with aone goal difference. If it loses with a two goal difference you win 50% of the stake.
Handicap (+2.5)You win if the team wins, draws or loses the match with a goal difference of less than three.
Handicap (-0.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal differenceof one or more. If it draws, you lose 50% of the stake.
Handicap (-0.5)You win if the team wins the match.
Handicap (-0.75)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with a one goal difference, You win half of your stake and the other half is refunded to your account.
Handicap (-1)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with a one goal difference, you are refunded your stake.
Handicap (-1.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more. If it wins with just a one goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake.
Handicap (-1.50)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of two or more.
Handicap (-1.75)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you win 50% of your stake.
Handicap (-2)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you are refunded your stake.
Handicap (-2.25)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.If it wins with a two goal difference, you lose 50% of the stake.
Handicap (-2.50)You win if the team wins the match with a goal difference of three or more.
Over/UnderIn over/under bets you have to predict whether the total number of goals after 90 minutes play will be over or under the stated number.
Over/Under examples:
Over/Under 2 goalsAll bets are for the match to end with less than 2 goals or more than 2 goals. If 1 goal or less is scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 2 goals are scored in the match all bets are deemed void, no matter If your bet is "Over" or "Under". If 3 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.
Over/Under 2.25 goals This is actually a bet that consists of 2 different bets: 1 bet on a 2 line goal over/under and 1 bet on a 2.5 line goal over/under. If 1 goal or less is scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners; and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 2 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "OVER" lose 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw, those who bet "UNDER win 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw. If 3 goals or more are scored in the game, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets winners.
Over/Under 2.5 goalsIf 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners, "OVER" bets are losers. If 3 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers,"OVER" bets winners.
Over/Under 2.75 goalsThis is actually a bet that consists of 2 bets: 1 bet on a 2.5 line goal Over/Under and 1 bet on a 3 line goal Over/Under. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners, and the "OVER" bets are losers. If 3 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "UNDER" lose 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw, those who bet "OVER" win 50% of the bet and 50% of the bet is draw. If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.
Over/Under 3.00 goalsAll bets are for the match to end with less than 3 goals or more than 3 goals. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are winners and the "OVER" bets are losers.If 3 goals are scored in the match all bets are deemed void, no matter If your bet is "Over" or "Under". If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.
Over/Under 3.25 goalsThis is actually a bet that consists of 2 bets: 1 bet on a 3 line goal Over/Under and 1 bet on a 3.5 line goal Over/Under. If 2 goals or less are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets win, "OVER" bets lose. If 3 goals are scored in the match, those who bet "OVER" lose 50% of the bet, those who bet "UNDER win 50% of the bet. If 4 goals or more are scored in the match, "UNDER" bets are losers and the "OVER" bets are winners.
Tennis match
One full set must be complete without players' withdrawal, disqualification, etccompleted for wagers to stand. Game If less than one set is graded if any player forfeits after 3 full setscompleted, all wagers will be considered void. Said match WILL have action if postponed or rescheduled for any reason and WILL have action if completed within a 7 day week period of original match date and time.
All results are official by the result of the governing body on the day of the fight. If the scheduled number of rounds is changed all over/under bets are void and refunded.
All bets on either boxer to win will be decided by the judges' decision, which includes points, Technical knockout (TKO), Knockout (KO) or disqualification. Where a match is abandoned or postponed, but fought within 7 days of the original scheduled date, all bets stand. Once the 7 days have expired, all bets are void.
Outright Betting
All outright wagers are settled on the player winning the Tournament and includes any playoff.
Should the Tournament be reduced from the scheduled number of holes any wagers placed after the final completed round will be void. If void.If the scheduled number of holes in a Tournament are not completed all outright bets are void unless an official winner is declared, in which case outright bets will stand.
72 Holes Match Betting
The winner will be the player with the lowest score over 72 holes.
Should one player make the cut and his opponent miss it, the player making the cut shall be deemed the winner.
If both players miss the cut the player with the lowest 2 round score shall be deemed the winner, if both players miss the cut on the same score the tie shall be deemed the winner.
Both players must tee off in the 1st Round for the wager to have action, should one player withdraw before the start of the tournament all bets shall be void.
Should a player retire or be disqualified whilst his opponent is still in the tournament his opponent will be deemed the winner.
All 72 holes match bets have a tie line. If after 72 holes both players are level the tie line is the winner and wagers on the individual players deemed losers. However if both players are tied for the lead after 72 holes the winner of the playoff will be deemed the winner of the 72 holes match bet.
If a tournament is reduced from the scheduled number of holes all match bets shall be void as long as both players are still in the tournament.
18 Holes Match Betting
The player scoring the lowest score over the 18 holes stated will be deemed the winner. Both players must tee off for the wager to have action. Should one player withdraw before the start of the round all wagers shall be void.
Should a player retire or be disqualified during the round the remaining player shall be deemed the winner. Irrespective of scores at the time.
A tie price is always quoted. Should both players shoot the same score over the 18 holes the tie line will be deemed the winner, and wagers on the named players losers.
All props will be graded 2-4 hours after the event is completed.
1. Time Bets will be given on all horse wagers.2. If "Off Time" is before the Time Bet there is no action.3. Minimum Horse Wager RACING
Track Limits, Betting Odds and Limits: