1. Singles Only
Bets on Entertainment and non-sporting events are available as singles only, unless otherwise stated on the website.
2. Awards
2.1 Settlement of Bets
Bets will be settled based on the official result announced during the awards ceremony on the day. Any subsequent appeal or disqualification will not count.
If an award is refused or not accepted, this will be disregarded for settlement purposes and that selection will still be deemed the winner.
If an award is presented jointly, Dead Heat Rules will apply.
If an awards ceremony or event is cancelled or abandoned, all bets will be void unless the result of the specified market has already been announced.
Situation | Settlement |
Official result announced | Bets settled on official result |
Subsequent appeal or disqualification | Ignored |
Award refused or not accepted | Selection deemed the winner |
Award presented jointly | Dead Heat Rules apply |
Ceremony cancelled or abandoned | Bets void unless result already announced |
3. Big Brother & Reality TV Shows
3.1 Official Results
Bets will be settled on the official results. Any subsequent issue will be disregarded.
3.2 Non-Participating Contestants
All stakes will be void on any contestant who fails to participate in the competition. Rule 4 may apply.
3.3 Withdrawals
In outright markets, any competitor who withdraws after the show has started will be settled as a loser.
3.4 Evictions
A participant will be deemed to have been evicted when they leave the show.
In eviction markets, any contestant leaving voluntarily or removed by the programme will be settled as a loser.
3.5 Cancelled Evictions
If an eviction is cancelled and the voting process starts again, all bets on that market will be void.
3.6 Re-Entering Contestants
If a participant re-enters the show after being evicted or removed, they will be deemed a new contestant and previous bets will not stand.
Contestants who withdraw and later return will also be treated as new contestants.
3.7 Multiple Evictions
If two or more contestants leave during the same eviction and the sequence of eviction is clear, the official sequence will stand.
If the sequence is not clear, Dead Heat Rules will apply.
3.8 Series Cancellation
If a series is cancelled prematurely, all open bets will be void and stakes returned unless an official result has already been declared.
3.9 New Contestants
Any new contestants introduced after the market opens will be added to the original market.
4. X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, Britain's Got Talent and Other International Talent Shows
4.1 Simultaneous Eliminations
If two or more contestants are eliminated at the same time, Dead Heat Rules will apply.
4.2 Non-Participating Contestants
If a contestant fails to take part, bets on that contestant will be void and Rule 4 may apply.
4.3 Settlement
Settlement will be based on the official result declared on the night. Any subsequent issue will be disregarded.
4.4 Competition Entry
All bets are settled according to the way a contestant originally entered the competition.
Any deviation, such as a solo artist subsequently joining a group, will be deemed a losing selection.
4.5 Additional Competitors
Additional competitors may be added at a later stage. The winner announced on the day will be deemed the winner for betting purposes.
4.6 Withdrawals
Any competitor who withdraws after the show has started will be settled as a loser in Outright markets.
5. Eurovision and Miss World
5.1 Settlement
Settlement will be based on the official result declared on the night. Any subsequent issue will be disregarded.
Dead Heat Rules may apply.
5.2 Match Bets
Situation | Settlement |
Neither selection progresses from the Semi Finals | Bet void |
One selection progresses and the other does not | The selection progressing is the winner |
5.3 To Qualify Markets
To Qualify bets on the Semi Finals will be settled according to the official result announced on the night of the event.
Any subsequent issue will be disregarded.
6. Christmas Number 1
6.1 Additional Artists
Singles or bands not included in the original betting market may be added to the market at any time.
6.2 Collaborations
Bets placed on an artist who combines with another artist or artists will only stand if the specific collaboration has been confirmed at the time the bet is placed.
7. Love Island
In outright markets, if an unnamed couple wins, all bets will be settled as losers, as "Others on Request" was available.
8. Christmas Day TV Ratings
Markets relating to the most viewed television programme in the UK will be settled according to the viewing figures recorded by BARB (Broadcasters Audience Research Board).
9. Snow on Christmas Day
For the purposes of this market, a single snowflake must be observed falling during the 24 hours of 25 December at the weather station located at the relevant international airport.
10. Maximum Payout
Market Type | Maximum Payout |
Entertainment and Non-Sporting Markets | £10,000 |
The maximum payout on any bet placed on Entertainment or non-sporting markets is £10,000, unless otherwise stated for a particular event.
This maximum applies to the payout to any one customer on any one day. Dead Heat Rules and Rule 4 deductions may apply.
