Ansells & betansells Terms of Business.
Updated February 6th 2012 – All Previous Terms of Business Cancelled
ABOUT
Ansells, Ansell Bookmakers, ansellbookmakers.co.uk and betansells.co.uk are trading and domain names managed and operated by C.G. Ansell & Son. All bets placed via these names are the responsibility of C.G. Ansell & Son. We are Licensed Bookmakers in the U.K. Licence Number. Ansells are a family firm of 4 generations established in 1920 in Abbots Langley a Licensed in the UK since 1961. Head Office details are as follows: Ansell Bookmakers,207 St Albans Road, Watford, Herts, WD24 5BH. admin@betansells.co.uk
1. TRADING HOURS
Shop opening hours are as displayed at individual Branches. Our Call Centre is normally open from 10.00 am to 9.15 pm Mon to Sat and on a Sunday from 11.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. or the last live race whichever is the later.
2. PAYMENT METHODS ACCEPTED
Our terms of business are Cash & Debit Card only. We do not accept Credit Cards, nor do we offer credit facilities and no employee of this firm is authorized to offer credit.
3. ANSELLS TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE
By law, no person under the age of 18 years may place a bet. We reserve the right to refuse entry and/or to refuse a bet from any person who we feel may be in contravention of this rule. The placing of a bet with Ansells signifies your acceptance of these rules whether you have familiarized yourself with them or not. We reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet offered. These rules will apply with the exception of any amendment which may be notified by reference to this website, in a copy of our printed rules, in a communication sent to clients receiving statements or as a notice in any of our branches. All bets placed in our offices are subject to receiving cleared funds prior to the ‘off’ of any event. Where cash has not been received or a Debit card not cleared before the off we reserve the right to make the Bet(s) concerned void win or lose. The onus is with the Customer to allow sufficient time for clearance and Ansells will not be held responsible for the outcome of any delay. Our staff are instructed not to hand back any original betting slip to any customer under any circumstances and were this to happen the bet will be deemed not to have been accepted. Any attempt by a customer to tamper with either the original betting slip or receipt may invalidate the bet. Should Ansells be unable to locate the top part of any bet and/or validate it’s authenticity in the scanner & computer then the bet has not been accepted by Ansells. Accordingly any subsequent claim for payment will be refused. Should no official S.P. be returned all wagers struck at S.P. will be void. We do not accept Postal Bets, email bets, bets pushed through letterboxes, bets left on answer machines etc and any such bet will be void win or lose and stakes refunded. Wagers will be executed in accordance with ‘The SIS Results Service’ and ‘The Racing Post’ programme of the day and with the results as reported by SIS and The Racing Post, palpable errors excepted. Minimum Stake – The minimum total stake per betting slip in branch is £1 (unless otherwise indicated) although if a bet is inadvertently accepted below the minimum stake per slip the wager will stand. Subject to these rules, bets will be accepted for Horses running at any meeting held under Jockey Club or National Hunt Rules in the U.K. We also accept bets for Horseracing in Ireland and for any foreign race meeting which may from time to time be advertised in our offices, website or in the National Press. We also accept bets for Greyhound racing at BAGS and BEG Meetings and for Open races at minor meetings. In addition Bets are accepted for Sports events, Events of Public interest, Virtual Events and Numbers Games when advertised.
4. TIME OF ACCEPTANCE & THE ‘OFF’
For bets placed in our Branches both the capture time at placement together with time of receipt of cleared payment will govern settlement.
(a) We accept bets up to the “off” for Horse, Greyhound & Virtual racing. Where the official “off” of a race/event is not announced then bets are accepted up to the advertised start time. Any bet(s) that is inadvertently accepted after the officially recorded ‘off time’ will be void unless we are satisfied that the bet was placed without any unfair advantage.
Any bet inadvertently accepted after an event has finished will be void.
In such circumstances Singles will be refunded and in multiple bets the void selection will be treated as a non runner.
(b) Where we offer a “betting in running” market such as a Live TV football match then bets are accepted after the “off ” and the correct price ruling at that time will govern settlement of the wager. Please note that “betting in running” odds can be suspended from time to time and in a case where this occurs and no betting is available, the odds laid will be those immediately available after the wager was struck.
(c) Exceptions to rules above, are football matches where the bet will stand up to 5 mins after the start providing there have been no goals scored or players sent off and bets for; American football, baseball, basketball, Golf, tennis, snooker/pool, rugby, motor sports, speedway, ice hockey, bowls, cycling, darts, cricket, hurling which will also stand providing no unfair advantage is gained by either party.
5. PALPABLE ERRORS
Despite every effort to ensure complete accuracy, we cannot be held responsible for any typing, human or other obvious error which leads to any errors or omissions, including the announcing, publishing or marking of odds, handicaps, place terms, runners or results other than those intended, or bets being taken which contravene these rules. In cases where a bet has been taken by error at an incorrect price, the bet will be settled at the correct price and our terms available, at the time the bet was placed. Any other errors will be corrected in a similar fashion.
6. PAYMENT OF WINNINGS
Any bet that cannot be substantiated as Bona Fide by either our photographic, digitally scanned or telephone records will be made void win or lose and we reserve the right to withhold payment until such verification has taken place. All bets are settled on the Official Result. Winnings may be collected from any of our Branches, by Post or by BACS payment on presentation of winning ticket. For the Safety of our Staff we control the amount of cash available on our premises and we reserve the right to make payment for large winnings by way of cash, bacs, and cheque or by way of refund to the original Debit Card offered. We also reserve the right to make payment of large winnings for any bet(s) paid for by Debit Card back to the original card only. No claims for payment for bets placed in branches will be entertained unless made within 6 months of the final event(s) taking place. In the event of any overpayment to a customer we reserve the right to deduct the amount of overpayment from any subsequent customer returns.
7. MAXIMUM PAYOUTS
The following are the maximum amounts that can be won in respect of any one day’s business by any one customer or group/syndicate of customers, acting together, who have backed the same combination of selections including bets from the same source. These maximum payouts and winnings will apply regardless of any prices taken, and to bets that have been placed through one or more betting channels (i.e. internet, text, telephone betting or licensed betting office’s). Where bets have been placed on different days, the maximum amount that can be won in one day’s betting is determined by the day on which the final race/event on each bet is resolved, rather than the day on which each individual bet is placed. Where selections taken from the different categories listed below are combined in multiple or accumulative bets the lowest maximum winnings limit will apply.
(a) Horse Racing Great Britain & Ireland
Single Bets – No Limit
All Other Bets including Ante Post
Where all the selections are in races fully covered by a full SIS service – Shows, Offs and Results £100,000.
When one or more selections are not covered by a full SIS service £50,000
Horseracing in All Other Countries £50,000
(b) Greyhound Racing
WIMBLEDON, HOVE, ROMFORD & CRAYFORD, £25,000
GREYHOUND RACING At Other Listed Tracks where bets are accepted and all UK Mainland open races at any other tracks where runners are published in the racing post and Irish open races at any other track where full form is published in the racing post £10,000.
(c)Tricasts (Horses & Greyhounds) £10,000
(d)Football Betting (Midweek and Weekend Matches) £100,000
(e)Athletics, Australian Football, GAA £10,000
(f) Rugby League & Rugby Union Club Matches £50,000
(g)Golf Betting £50,000
(h)Irish Lottery & 49’s Daily National Numbers betting £25,000
(i) Virtual (Computer) Racing £25,000
(j) Any Other Numbers Betting not already covered by above £25,000
(k)Sports Betting not already covered by above £50,000
(L)Non-Sporting Event Betting £25,000
Unless advertised otherwise. Should your selections be mixed e.g. from more than one type of racing or sporting event, then the lower maximum payout will apply in all cases. Where a palpable error in respect of a price for any event, sporting or otherwise, is made by any of our staff or as a result of a wrongly transmitted price across our screens or computer systems we reserve the right to rectify the error when it comes to our attention.
8. EACH-WAY BETTING (Horseracing)
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds 1-2-3
5-6-7 runners: 1/4 odds 1-2
2-4 runners: win only
Handicaps:
16 or more runners: 1/4 odds 1-2-3-4
12-15 runners: ¼ odds 1-2-3
Place only wagers at S.P. are not accepted (unless specially advertised) and if taken in error the stake will be halved and invested as an each-way bet.
9. CONCESSIONS – (APPLICABLE TERMS WHEN CONCESSIONS ARE ADVERTISED)
No concessions are applicable to bets at Ante Post, Tote Returns, Foreign Racing, Virtual Racing or The Grand National
a) Guaranteed Odds
We offer Guaranteed Odds on selected races at each U.K. Horserace meeting every day. Please enquire as to the races offered. Where we offer guaranteed odds on any particular race, customers who take an Early Price in that race are guaranteed that should the S.P. be greater than the early price taken they will receive the best price. E.G. take 5/1 Early Price on a selection in a guaranteed odds race and if it wins at 10/1 S.P. we pay you the 10/1. If there are any withdrawals and rule 4 applies, customers will receive the price after rule 4 or SP whichever is the greater
b) Payout on Disqualified Winners
We pay out on Disqualified Winners for singles only in addition to the official result on horseracing in the UK & Ireland only. The maximum payout on this concession. Additional Exceptions to this rule when the “Official Result” only will apply are the following: a) All racing outside the UK & Ireland b) Where the winner is found to have taken the wrong course c) If a race is subsequently declared void for whatever reason, then all selections for that race will be treated as non-runners and stakes refunded. d) a result given in error by the judge .e) a horse subsequently found to be carrying the wrong weight or a jockey failing to weigh in. f) a bet placed on the Favourite Points market or any distance market; a bet placed on a two runner race or a special match bet or a bet placed in a “without the favourite market” g) any multiple bet or single within a multiple bet.
c) Lucky 15.31.63 / Strike Lucky Bonuses
Double Odds & Treble Odds, together with percentage bonuses apply to U.K. Horse and Greyhound racing only.
Applies to Win Only or the Win part of an each way bet only. No bonuses are applicable where a non-runner is included.
d) SP Guaranteed Prices
Applies to Ansells U.K. Horse Racing Prices only. Where a Guaranteed price is requested settlement will be at the price taken or S.P. whichever is the greater. Prices may be subject to Rule 4 deductions. Applies only to bets struck on the day of event
e) Full Odds on Dead Heats
Applies to the win part of any bet only, UK Horse and Greyhound Racing Only. Single Bets only.
f) Price Pledge / Match – Available in Shop Only
For established customers betting at regular stakes we will, upon request, endeavour to match any price currently available from William Hill, Ladbrokes, Corals, or Betfred. Customers that have not yet established their credentials with this firm may be refused price matching or offered ‘minimal stakes’ only. Customers must clearly state the price and which company it is available from and we will then confirm availability and verify bet availability. We do not accept requests for ‘best price’ and such a request will result in our own price being offered. Only one company’s prices will apply through out the slip. Where a mixture of prices is laid in error the prices will revert to Ansells prices. Only one company’s prices will apply to bets from the same customer / group/syndicate for bets on the same event. We also reserve the right to refuse the whole or part of any bet offered and to limit or cancel the availability of alternative company’s prices at any time. For all bets including those on coupons Ansells & regardless of company’s prices laid Ansells rules, limits apply and rule 4 deductions if applicable will remain based upon our own market at the time the bet was struck
g) Faller at the First – Free Bet to the same stake
Applies to single bets only, i.e. a win or each way single. Not to singles within multiple bets such as Lucky 15, Patent etc. Does not apply to brought down or unseated riders etc, but only to a Horse officially reported as a Faller in the Racing Post.
10. DOUBLES, TREBLES, ACCUMULATORS
These are accepted Win and Each-Way. Each-Way doubles, trebles and accumulative bets etc. are calculated on a WIN to WIN, PLACE to PLACE basis, e.g. as separate Win and Place transactions.
11. FAVOURITES
First and Second Favourites WIN ONLY are accepted in singles, doubles, trebles, accumulators. Where two or more start at the same price, the stakes will be divided. The first favourite is the horse quoted in the Starting Price returns at the shortest price. If there are two horses at the shortest price, they are joint first and second favourites and in the case of three horses at the shortest price they are joint first, second and third favourites. Un-named Third favourites are not accepted and any taken in error will be void and stakes returned. Where a customer inadvertently bets an un-named favourite each way the place stake will be invested to win in addition to the win stake.
12. FAVOURITES POINTS MARKETS
The following scoring system applies, regardless of the number of runners/finishers in the race provided an official result is declared. Where no official result is declared the race will be void and bets settled in accordance with section g).
- 25 points for a win
- 10 points for second
- 5 points for third
Where there are joint favourites the one with the lowest racecard number will be taken. Where a Industry SP is returned this will take precedence over any other declared SP and the favourite will be determined by the final show of betting. If no SP is returned, the favourite will be based on the final show of betting transmitted by SIS. Where no betting shows are available the favourite will be the first runner quoted in the Racing Post betting forecast. If the favourite is withdrawn and no new market formed, the second favourite will be substituted for the favourite. All bets will be settled on the official result after the weigh-in. If the meeting has 3 or more races abandoned or declared void, then all bets will be void unless a winning market has already been established, in which case all bets stand. When only 1 or 2 races are abandoned or declared void, bets will be settled with a default figure of 10 points used for each abandoned or void race. In the event of a walkover, the favourite will be awarded 25 points. In the event of a dead heat the points will be divided. I.e. A favourite who dead heats for first place will be awarded 17.5 points (( 25+10 ) / 2)
13. JOCKEYS’ MOUNTS
Bets on Jockeys’ Mounts are accepted at S.P. only. The numbers of doubles, trebles or accumulators and the races must be specified. If a Client selects three doubles and a treble on a nominated jockey’s mounts with no time or races specified and he has more than three mounts the bets will be settled in proportion. If he has only two rides the bet will be settled as if the third selection was non-runner. Doubles, trebles etc., on a Jockey’s Mounts where he is riding at two meetings in one day (including evening racing) and no meeting is specified will be executed at the first meeting at which he rides after the wager is received. Where a single bet is placed concerning a Jockey’s Mount and it is un-timed it will be taken for the next advertised race to be run in which that Jockey has a mount. This settling also applies to Owners and Trainers selected. Through the Card Bets will be settled for all possible races at that meeting.
14. OWNERS AND TRAINERS SELECTED
These wagers are accepted at Starting Price. The ‘Selected’ is the owners or trainers horse starting at the shortest price. If two or more start at the same price the stakes will be divided. Where such selections are backed in accumulative bets they will be settled in the same manner as Jockeys’ Mounts.
15. MEETINGS CHALLENGE
When we offer the opportunity to bet on which meeting will have the most winning favourites, the following Rules will apply:
(a) A winning joint or co-favourite counts as a winning favourite.
(b) A withdrawn favourite counts as a losing favourite.
(c) If fewer than 3 races are completed at either meeting, all bets will be void.
(d) Void races do not affect the result of a meeting challenge, unless Rule (c) applies.
(e) A favourite which dead-heats for first place counts as a winning favourite.
(f) In the event of no starting price being returned the horse with the lowest price in the
Racing Post betting forecast will count as favourite.
(g) Walkovers will be ignored for challenge purposes.
16. JOCKEY CHALLENGE
When we offer the opportunity to bet on which jockey will ride the most winners at a meeting, the following Rules will apply:-
a) The result of a jockey challenge is determined by a jockeys actual rides.
b) If either jockey in a jockey challenge does not ride in at least 1 race, all bets will be void.
c) Void races do not alter the result of a jockey challenge, unless Rule (b) applies.
d) A jockeys mount which dead-heats for first place counts as a complete winner for challenge purposes.
e) A jockeys mount which walks over counts as a winning ride.
f) A jockey challenge selection may be combined in a multiple bet with a meeting challenge selection. However, if the jockey challenge and meeting challenge involve races at the same meeting, a special price will be applied which accurately reflects the related nature of the selections. The combined odds of the two individual selections will not be used for settlement purposes, even if entered on to the system in error by our staff.
17. TRAP CHALLENGE
When we offer the opportunity to bet on which trap will provide the most winners, the following Rules will apply:-
a) Bets are acceptable win only.
b) Dead Heat rules apply to all bets.
c) Dead Heats in individual races will be treated as winners.
d) The result will stand irrespective of any void races or abandoned meetings.
e) Where a B.E.G.S Challenge is offered it will be the results from this coverage only that will count for settlement purposes
18. DISTANCE BETTIING
The maximum winning distance per race is 12 lengths for flat races and 30 lengths for national hunt races (incl. national hunt flat races).
Official winning distances are calculated as follows:
Dead Heat 0 ¼ Length 0.25
Nose 0 Neck 0.3
Short Head 0.1 ½ Length 0.5
Head 0.2 ¾ Length 0.75
In the event of a horse finishing alone, the maximum winning distance will apply.
In the event of a walkover, 5 lengths will be awarded for a flat race, 12 lengths for a national hunt race. The winning distance in a race will be the officially declared distance between the first two horses past the post that have completed the race, followed the correct course and carried the correct weight. If a meeting has 3 or more races abandoned or declared void, then all bets will be void unless a winning market has already been established, in which case bets will stand. When only 1 or 2 races are abandoned or declared void, then bets will be settled with a default distance used for each abandoned or void race: 2 lengths for a flat race and 10 lengths for a national hunt race.
Where no official result is declared (e.g. no finishers) the race will be void .
19. GREYHOUND RACING
a) We accept bets Win or Each-Way at Starting Price and Board Price Only at all meetings which are run under the auspices of the Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services (BAGS) and covered live by SIS and for meetings covered by full form in the Racing Post. Bets are also accepted for such other meetings which are nominated or as advertised from time to time in a branch or the press. Bets accepted for greyhound meetings which have not been specified will be declared void win or lose. Unless otherwise requested a ‘through the card’ commission will be settled for the number of races advertised.
b) FAVOURITES: First and Second Favourites only are accepted Win only in singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators. Third favourites are not accepted and any taken in error will be void.
c) FORECASTS: Are accepted in singles, doubles and trebles. Forecast accumulators are only accepted when contained in a Forecast Yankee bet. Forecast bets will be settled at the Starting Price Computer ‘Straight Forecast’ dividend unless special forecast odds are specifically advertised or available. In the event of one selection in a Forecast or Forecast Double being a non-runner then the stakes in that particular race will go on the remaining selection for a win. In the case of non-runner in a Forecast Treble the stake will be split on the remaining selections and settled as a forecast double.
e) Each-Way Betting at Starting Price and Board Prices:
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds 1-2-3
5,6 or 7 runners: ¼ odds 1-2
2-4 runners: Win only.
f) Void races – In the event of any race being declared void and not re-run all selections will be treated as non-runners, including favourites. Where a race is rerun all bets concerning that race will stand for the re-run at Starting Price unless mutually called off before the re-run.
g) Withdrawals - Where an early price or board price is taken and then any dog is withdrawn from the race then all bets placed prior to the withdrawal will be settled at SP. For the purpose of convenience the rules under this section apply specifically to Greyhound Racing, but all rules with regard to the general conduct of business apply equally to greyhounds as to horse racing.
h) Greyhound Tote Returns -Bets at Greyhound Tote returns are not accepted, any bet taken in error will be settled as follows:
FORECASTS – as the S.P. Computer Forecasts returned. If no S.P. Computer Forecast is returned and if no special pre-race forecast betting has been specifically made available/advertised then the forecast will be made void. WIN AND EACH-WAY BETS – at S.P.
PLACE ONLY BETS – stake halved and treated as an each-way bet at S.P. odds. If no Starting price is returned, bets will be void.
20. COMPUTER STRAIGHT FORECASTS
a) Forecasts are accepted in horse and dog races for which an Official Computer Forecast is declared. Such return being declared for successfully nominating two selections to finish first and second in the correct order.
b) The official Computer Straight Forecast dividend is declared to a £1 unit and will govern the settlement of all forecasts.
c) Where a non runner is selected in a Forecast the forecast will be made void. In the case of a full cover combination, the total stake will be divided equally as reversed forecasts on the remaining selections.
d) Bets are accepted for single forecasts, forecast doubles and forecast trebles. Forecast accumulators are only accepted when contained in a Forecast Yankee otherwise will be made void.
e) All Forecasts will be settled in accordance with the S.P. Computer Straight Forecast given by the SIS Sports Service or published in ‘The Racing Post’ However if a Client specifically asks for a Horserace Forecast at Tote Odds then this will be paid.
f) In Horseracing and in the event that a Computer Straight Forecast is not available then Tote Odds will apply.
g) In Greyhound Racing where no SP is returned and/or no Computer Straight Forecast is available then greyhound forecast bets will be void.
h) Un-named favourites are not accepted in forecasts and where inadvertently taken in error, the bet will be made void and stakes returned. This also applies to Greyhound betting.
I) Any bet inadvertently accepted with the instructions ‘D/F’ or ‘Dual Forecast’ will be settled, in the case of Horseracing & Greyhound racing as an SP Computer reversed forecast with the stake being split and paid to the dividend declared.
j) Bets for horserace forecasts outside the British Isles and Ireland will be settled at Industry Returns or if no such return is made at Pari- Mutuel.
k) Forecasts inadvertently accepted in races with only two runners will be settled as a win single on the selection nominated to finish first.
l) In races where a horse finishes alone, all forecast bets nominating that horse to finish 1st will be settled as a win single at SP. All other forecast bets are lost.
m) Non-Runners - In the event of one selection in a Forecast or Forecast Double being a non-runner then the stakes in that particular race will go on the remaining selection for a win. In the case of a non-runner in a Forecast Treble the stake will be split on the remaining selections and settled as a forecast double. As rule 4 deduction is taken into account with the Computer Forecast no further deductions will be made.
n) Where there is any dispute as to whether intentions are for a Forecast or a Tricast Forecast will prevail
21. TRICASTS
Tricasts are accepted in horse and dog races for which an Official Computer Tricast is declared, such return being declared for successfully nominating three selections to finish first, second and third in the correct order. Tricasts will be accepted for named and numbered selections. Un-named favourites will be treated as non-runners. Tricasts are accepted in singles only but if accepted inadvertently in error, e.g. Tricast doubles or trebles etc., the total stakes will be divided and invested equally as Tricast singles on the selections concerned. The official Tricast dividend declared to a £1 unit will govern the settlement of all Tricasts.
a) In the event that a non-runner is selected in a Tricast the stake will be invested as a Computer Straight Forecast on the remaining two selections in the order written with the non-runner being discounted.In the case of a full cover combination, the total stake will be divided equally as a reversed forecast on the remaining selections. Where selections for a Tricast include two non-runners the stake will be invested on the remaining selection as a win single.
b) Should a Tricast be taken for a race for which no official computer Tricast is returned, settlement will be as follows: (i) Where the three selections run, the stake will be invested as a Computer Straight Forecast on the selections nominated to finish first and second with the selection for the third place being discounted.
(ii) If the selections include one or more non-runners, settlement will be made in accordance with rule (20c).
c) We may accept Tri-Casts on other events if specifically advertised
22. BOARD PRICES AND EARLY PRICES
Board Prices are laid in any race of two or more runners. ‘Bar Prices’ or advance shows e.g. ‘First Show’ before the show is known may be laid at our discretion. Should a horse or dog be withdrawn then no Board Prices will be laid after the time of withdrawal unless the market is re-formed. Should there be a transmission error subsequently corrected by the SIS (or equivalent) the bet will stand at the corrected price. Where a palpable error is made by SIS or any other employee the bet will stand at the correct price ruling at the time the bet was struck or the Starting Price whichever be the greater odds. The Board or Early Price taken about a selection will be applied to that selection in all bets on the slip unless the client specifically requests otherwise. If you wish to take a Board or Early Price please inform the cashier/telephonist who will record the price on your slip prevailing at the time of checking the monitor. Should a change of show be in progress when you request a price the cashier/telephonist is instructed to wait until the race show ends before marking the current price. Unless a price is verified by a member of our staff, bets will be settled at S.P. In the event you take a board price or early price and a horse is subsequently withdrawn then a deduction may apply – see rule WITHDRAWALS. For the rule appertaining to withdrawals in a dog race see rule GREYHOUND RACING. All Board prices or Early Prices are subject to fluctuation. Where a palpable error in respect of a price for any event, sporting or otherwise, is made by any of our staff or as a result of a wrongly transmitted price across our screens or computer systems, we reserve the right to rectify the error when it comes to our attention.
23. WITHDRAWALS
In all horse races, excluding Ante-Post Bets, if a horse is withdrawn without coming under starter’s orders, it is treated as a non-runner. If there is insufficient time to form a new market, a deduction is made from all winnings (excluding stakes) in accordance with Tattersalls Rule 4 (c). The following scale of deductions apply dependent upon the current odds of the withdrawn horse at the time of withdrawal: 1/9 or longer odds on 90p in the £, 2/11 to 2/17 85p in the £, 1/4 to 1/5 80p in the £, 3/10 to 2/7 75p in the £, 2/5 to 1/3 70p in the £, 8/15 to 4/9 65p in the £, 8/13 to 4/7 60p in the £, 4/5 to 4/6 55p in the £, 20/21 to 5/6 50p in the £, Evens to 6/5 45p in the £, 5/4 to 6/4 40p in the £, 13/8 to 7/4 35p in the £, 15/8 to 9/4 30p in the £, 5/2 to 3/1 25p in the £, 10/3 to 4/1 20p in the £, 9/2 to 11/2 15p in the £, 6/1 to 9/1 10p in the £, 10/1 to 14/1 5p in the £.
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn before coming under starters’ orders the total deduction shall not exceed 90p in the £.The above deductions will equally apply to our ‘Early Prices’ and to ‘Board Prices’ where they are taken before a withdrawal takes place and a new market has not been formed.
24. ANTE-POST BETTING
Ante-Post Bets are those offered on the following: i) Horse Racing prior to the final declaration stage
ii) Greyhound events up to and including the semi-final stage. Any bets accepted after the semi-finals or on a single race event where a price has been taken will be settled as Early Price bets and stakes refunded on non runners. In the event of a non runner all bets will be settled at starting price.
iii) Sports events prior to the start of the event, with the exception of bets on a match, a single race event (e.g. Oxford v Cambridge boat race) or an individual heat/stage. iv) All special (non-sporting) events. b) Ante post bets are accepted on the principle that you lose your stakes if your selection does not participate. Stakes are therefore lost on competitors/teams that start an event and then withdraw. No Tattersalls Rule 4 deductions are made from winning bets except when a runner in a horse race is balloted out. In the event of a subsequent withdrawal Tattersalls Rule 4 (c) will apply. c) Where there has been Ante-Post betting on a race which does not actually take place, all single wagers on that race are void. If a horse is balloted out under the Jockey Club Rule 125, single wagers on that horse are void. In such circumstances, accumulative Ante-Post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the accumulative Ante-Post prices laid on the remaining horse(s). In the event of a race being postponed, bets will be decided in accordance with Tattersalls ruling. d) Where the same selection is backed to win two or more events in an Ante- Post accumulative bet, clients should note that specially reduced odds will apply and these odds will govern settlement. Should an Ante-Post bet be inadvertently accepted by our staff where the same selection is taken to win two or more events without the reduced odds being applied, the correct reduced odds applying at the time the bet was placed will govern settlement. e) Where a palpable error is made in the transmission of any Ante-Post price over our screen system or by our computer system or by a member of our staff giving out an incorrect price, the correct price will govern settlement. f) No consolations or bonuses are paid on any Ante-Post wagers even if placed on a speciality bet e.g. Lucky 15 etc. g) In the event of a race being postponed to another day: Ante-Post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out/eliminated under the Jockey Club Rules of Racing, or if the venue or conditions of the event are changed. Ante-Post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not re-opened, in which case bets would stand.
25. UP AND DOWN BETS
Up & down bets will be taken as ‘up and down’ single stakes only. Clients requiring ‘up and down’ double stakes must clearly state this fact for each separate wager. If two horses in the same race are backed in an ‘up and down’ wager the bet becomes two singles, unless either horse is doubly engaged which will time the race. Each-Way SSA and DSA will be settled as each-way singles on each selection ‘up and down’ and not as separate win and place bets. When there is insufficient cash in hand to invest the full stake each way then the win part will be settled first and any remaining stake invested on the place bet, unless the client clearly requests ‘equally divided’ settlement, in which case the cash in hand will be divided equally between win and place. We only accept cross over bets on horse and greyhound racing and where accepted in error on other sports the cross over part of any bet will be void. The maximum that can be crossed is double your unit stake.
26. ANY TO COME BETS
This type of bet continues until the stake plus winnings are exhausted. When the bets are made any-to-come each-way singles and there is insufficient stake money in hand to cover all the selections, the win stake will be invested on the first single, then the place stake will be invested on the first single and so on for all subsequent selections. All any-to-come bets are dealt with on this principle. When there is insufficient stake money in hand to cover reversed or combination forecasts in any one race, the amount will be equally divided amongst the forecasts involved. It must state distinctly from which horse or horses the any-to-come is taken. Any-to-come bets on to a forecast double must not exceed the original stake. Cash in hand from one horse cannot go on to the same horse or selection or race in any circumstances.
27. RELATED MARKETS & RELATED CONTININCIES
(a) Related Markets
Multiple bets placed on related markets, whether sport or other (i.e. Man Utd to win League Cup, F.A Cup and Premiership as a treble or one horse to win two races or R. Nadal to win first round match and the tournament outright) have special prices (available on application). Any such bets placed at the individual odds will have stakes split and be settled as singles.
(b) Related Contingencies
Multiple bets are not accepted where the outcome of one part of the bet contributes to the outcome of another. If taken in error the stakes will be equally divided where they clash. Example: £10 Double, Murray to win by 3 sets to 1 and to win the match outright is settled as 2 x £5 Singles at individual prices, however, where the related parts of the bet are resolved at different times the bet will be settled as instructed, with the price for the second or subsequent legs being determined at each individual stage.
28. AMBIGUOUS BET INSTRUCTIONS
General - In all bets where there is doubt as to whether win or each way is intended settlement will be for win. Where a Single Stake and selection appears settlement will be as a win single. When there is more than one selection and they are different events and there are no instructions Settlement will be for Singles. Doubles. Trebles, Fours, etc on a Win basis with total stake divided appropriately. When there are two selections given and they are in the same event settlement will be for a forecast in the order written, When three selections are given and they are in the same event, settlement will as a Tricast in the order written, where no Tricast is returned or where four or more selections are given in the same event settlement will be for win singles with the total stake apportioned .Where more than one selection and more than one stake appear on a slip, and it is unclear as to which stake is intended to each selection Settlement will be in the order of top stake applied to Top selection, Second Stake to Second Selection and so on.
(a) Forecast or Tricast - Where there is any dispute as to whether intentions are for a Forecast or Tricast Forecast will prevail
(b) Too Few Selections – Should fewer than the required number of selections be given for the number of doubles, trebles, accumulators etc. then a non-runner or non-runners will be substituted.
(c) Too Many Selections – Should too many selections be givensettlement will be as a full cover bet on those selections and a proportionate amount paid e.g. 10p Yankee five selections will be settled as a full cover bet on those selections (Canadian) and paid accordingly.
(d) Selections Repeated – Where the same selection is included more than once in a multiple bet, the second or subsequent times it appears it will be treated as a non runner.
29. AMBIGIOUS SELECTIONS
An incorrect spelling is not necessarily invalid providing intentions are clear.
(a) When it is unclear as to whether horses or dogs are intended Horses will take preference when names or favourite are given and Greyhounds will take preference when numbers are given.
(b) When both number and name are given Names shall prevail.
(c) When selection given could be interpreted for more than one selection in an event for single bets the stake will be apportioned between the possible selections and in multiple bets the selection will be made void
(d) Where the intentions are so ambiguous we consider it impossible to define the customer’s intentions we reserve the right to make the selection void
(e) Should a time & meeting only be stated with no selection given then a void selection will be inserted .
(f) Suffix – Where two horses which are only differentiated by the suffix of the country of their origin run on the same day, wagers will be settled on the time given for the horse concerned. Similarly should a horse be doubly engaged it will be settled on the time given and be treated as a non runner for the other race. Should no time be given then you will be on the first horse to run after acceptance. If however, one of the two horses had run before the wager was accepted then the bet will be considered as being for the horse still to run. The same principle will apply to a horse and greyhound having the same name.
30. INCORRECTLY STAKED
(a) Understated or Underpaid– Should insufficient cash be staked on a coupon or betting slip then the amount staked will be apportioned equally over the bet e.g. a bet totalling £20 placed but only £10 staked then the bet will be settled as 50% of the correct returns.This will also apply to amount actually paid rather than that recorded on the slip when it is evident that payment actually received is less than stated.
(b) Overstaked or Over Paid - When a bet is over staked to the given instructions the excess money will be refunded once all selections have run.
31. INCORRECTY TIMED & UN-TIMED WAGERS
Un-Named Selections –The following apply for both horse and greyhound wagers:
Meeting Stated: Settlement will be for the next race to be run at that meeting.
Meeting Not Stated (or Unscheduled): Settlement will be for the next scheduled race to take place after acceptance.
Through the Card: instructions with no meeting stated or an unscheduled meeting will be settled for the next B.A.G.S. meeting due to commence following the time of acceptance. Where all B.A.G.S. meetings for that day have already commenced, the selections will be treated as non-runners and the stakes returned.
Named selections - The name will stand as the selection, irrespective of whether it is incorrectly timed or numbered in any way. Where a selection is timed for a race that has already been decided the selection will be treated as a non-runner.
Doubly Engaged – Where a named selection is doubly engaged and is timed by the client it will be considered a wager for the race timed only. Where the selection is un-timed or timed incorrectly the wager will be taken as for the first race in which the selection runs.
32. TOTE BETTING VIA TOTE DIRECT
Ansell Bookmakers are authorised to accept Tote Bets on behalf of Tote Direct for Horserace meetings in Great Britain and Ireland. All such bets are transmitted to Tote Direct and are placed under Tote Direct’s rules for inclusion in the Tote Pools for that day. Please allow a minimum 15 minutes before the first selection runs to place Placepot, Jackpot & Scoop 6 bets
33. TOTE BETTING WITH ANSELLS & BETS AT TOTE RETURNS WHEN NOT ENTERED INTO POOL
The following rules apply when a Customer chooses intentionally or otherwise to bet with Ansells at Tote Returns instead of directly into the Tote Pool, or for any reason, technical or otherwise should bets fail to be included in the pool:
a) Tote Jackpot – This will be treated as an S.P. Win Accumulator.
b) Scoop 6 – This will be treated as an each-way S.P. Accumulator (£2 Scoop 6 =£1 e.w. acc)
Both the above two bets will, in the above instance(s) be subject to our normal maximum payouts.
c) Tote Placepots, Quadpots, Trifectas, Exactas, Win and Place – These will be settled on their respective Tote Dividends declared for that day but will be subject to:
(1) Win & Each Way Singles will be subject to a maximum of 4 times the S.P.
(2) Tote Exacta will be subject to a maximum of twice the CSF in proportion to stakes
(3) Tote Placepot will be subject to a maximum payout of £25,000.00
(4) Any other bets at Tote odds not entered into the Tote Pool will be made void win or lose
(5) Where any item is not covered by Tote Direct’s Rules then our rules of betting will apply. Other Tote Bets which may be introduced from time to time, will also be subject to the rules above.
34. POSTPONEMENTS, RE RUNS & VOID RACES
(For ruling applicable to Ante Post Betting see Rule 24 Ante Post,) Where a race is postponed singles may be cancelled by mutual consent prior to the re run but will stand for all multiple bets. However, where a Price has been taken, settlement will be at the Starting Price returned on the re-run Should a race be declared void and not re-run, all selections will be treated as non-runners.
35. OVERSEAS RACING
The following are intended for guidance only in countries where there is no S.P. market in operation. In these circumstances bets are accepted at Pari-Mutuel returns subject to the limitations shown below:
a) Win and Each-Way Bets – The place part of which will be settled in accordance with the returned dividends. Horses in the same ownership are generally coupled on the WIN POOL only.
b) In countries where additional Place Pools operate e.g. USA, the place portion of the bet will be settled in accordance with the ‘123 Show Pool’ unless Place Pool is specifically requested.
c) Straight or Dual Forecasts are accepted depending on the type of forecast in operation. Should the instructions be for a Straight or Reversed Forecast and a Dual Forecast is returned then the total stake will be invested as a Dual Forecast. Should the instruction be for a Dual Forecast and a Straight Forecast is returned then the stake will be divided and settled as a Reversed Straight Forecast.
d) Un-named favourites and Jockey’s Mounts are not accepted and if taken in error the selection will be settled as a non-runner and the stake returned.
e) Board Prices and UK Industry Starting Prices may be offered for certain feature races abroad. Where a ‘UK industry S.P.’ is available then all starting price wagers will automatically be settled at that ‘Industry SP’. Should you alternatively wish the Pari-Mutuel returns, e.g. the Foreign Tote, then you should state ‘Pari-Mutuel’ when you place your bet. In cases where no ‘UK Industry S.P.’ is available then all starting price wagers will be settled at the Pari-Mutuel returns.
f) All bets on “Foreign Racing” e.g. racing held outside the UK and Ireland, are accepted on the basis that the “official result” only will apply to all wagers, no “First Past the Post” or “Double Result Concession” will be paid.
g) Not all foreign racing operates a Pari-mutuel, e.g. South Africa operates similar to the UK and Board Prices may be taken.
h) Where “Guide Prices” only are given, Board Prices are normally available to stakes up to £100. Sums over this amount subject to our discretion – please enquire.
i) Forecast betting – at time of print the following applies: French Racing Italian Racing Less than 4 Runners– no Forecast available – no Forecast available 4 – 7 Runners 4 – 5 Runners – Straight Forecast only – Straight Forecast only 8+ Runners 6+ Runners – Dual Forecast only – Dual Forecast only
Please note that in some rare cases when horses are coupled in 8 runner races in France or 6 runner races in Italy, straight forecasts only will be allowed. SIS (or equivalent) will clearly flag up such occasions. In the event the foreign racing authorities alter any of their bet acceptance terms from the above, then bets will be settled under their new terms.
36. MARK SENSE SLIP / QUICK FILL TYPE SLIPS
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the selections registered on the receipt together with the event, date and if applicable draw number represent those requested on the mark sense slip. Any error can not be corrected after the event Ansells will not be held responsible for any such errors.
37. NUMBERS BETTING GENERAL
Where an ambiguous number is given settlement will be across all possible interpretations with stake apportioned. Where a selection is illegible the selection will be ignored and bets will stand for the remaining selections. If a Customer takes the same number twice the second or subsequent time it is selected it will be treated as a void number and settled accordingly. Numbers bets may not be coupled with any other betting event nor may two or more draws be combined in accumulative bets. No additional bonuses, consolation dividends or enhanced odds will be paid on Numbers betting.
38. IRISH LOTTERY
We accept bets on the Irish Lottery where six numbers and a bonus ball are normally drawn on Wednesday and Saturday each week on RTE (Irish TV). Customers select one, two, three, four or five numbers from the six drawn or they may also include the bonus ball.
a) Bets settled at accumulative odds. Odds are subject to fluctuation.
b) Only numbers from 1 to 45 are allowed. Odds will apply to the valid numbers only. For example, if a bet on the ‘3 numbers correct’ section comprises two numbers and a void number, this bet will be settled on the odds applicable to the ‘2 numbers correct’ section. If a Customer takes the same number twice the second or subsequent time it is selected it will be treated as a void number and settled accordingly.
c) If for any reason a draw does not take place, bets will stand for the next specified available draw unless cancelled by mutual consent.
d) When a ‘Wednesday’ or ‘Saturday’ draw is selected, but the bet accepted after the corresponding day’s draw has taken place, the bet will be settled on the next nominated Wednesday or Saturday draw to take place.
e) When ‘Both Days’ draws are selected, the bet will always be settled on the next two consecutive Wednesday or Saturday draws to take place after the bet has been accepted. On occasions when two or more draws take place on the same day, bets will be settled on the first (main) draw unless specified otherwise.
f) When neither ‘Wednesday’ ‘Saturday’ nor both days is selected, the bet will be settled on the first draw to take place after the bet has been accepted.
g) All bets will be deemed to be on the 6 number draw unless otherwise stated.
h) Bets are accepted on one, two, three, four numbers at the current odds. Multiple bets and perms are also accepted. For example you may bet doubles, three doubles & one treble, a Yankee,. Bets are not accepted on 5 or 6 numbers and if taken in error the stakes will be apportioned over fours & five numbers.
i) Results are broadcast live on SIS and are available shortly after the event.
j) Currently Three Draws take place each Wednesday and Saturday. All bets will be settled on the First Draw each Wednesday and Saturday unless the customer clearly indicates “Draw 2” or “Second Draw” or “Draw 3” or “Third Draw”.
k) The advertised time of the Irish Lottery draw is “around 8.00pm”, therefore the latest time for acceptance of any Irish lottery bet is 7.45pm on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Any bet inadvertently accepted after this time will be void, win or lose and stakes refunded.
l) Any understated bet will be settled proportionately.
m) Our rules will apply to any situations not covered by the above “Irish Lottery” rules.
39. DAILY 49’S NUMBERS BET
We accept bets on the Daily 49’s numbers game. Six numbers and a “Booster” (bonus ball) are drawn from balls marked 1-49 and the Customer may select one, two, three, four and five numbers and receive the odds accordingly.
a) Bets are accepted on the ‘49’s’ events up to the official start time broadcast on SIS. Any bet accepted after this time will be void, except where we offer ‘in-running’ opportunities.
b) When a specific draw time is selected e.g. ‘lunchtime’ or ‘teatime’ but the bet accepted after the corresponding day’s event has taken place, the bet will be settled on the next ‘lunchtime or ‘teatime’ draw to take place.
c) When ‘both’ draws are selected the bet will always be settled on the next two events to take place after the bet has been accepted.
d) When neither ‘Lunchtime’ ‘Teatime’ nor ‘both’ is selected, the bet will be settled on the first event to take place after the bet has been accepted.
e) The number of draws will be determined by the ‘No of days’ requested. e.g. if both Lunchtime and Teatime draws are selected for the next five days then the bet stands for the next 5 consecutive lunchtime and teatime draws.
f) If for any reason an event does not take place, bets will stand for the next available ‘49s’ event unless cancelled by mutual consent.
g) Bets are accepted on one, two, three, four numbers at the current odds. Multiple bets and perms are also accepted. For example you may bet doubles, three doubles & one treble, a Yankee,. Bets are not accepted on 5 or 6 numbers and if taken in error the stakes will be apportioned over four numbers. Multiple bets are also accepted on a single ‘49’s’ event, for example Trixies, Patents, Yankees. ‘49s’ Bets will not qualify for consolations or bonuses if placed on our range of speciality bets e.g. Lucky 15 etc.
h) ‘49’s’ bets cannot be combined with any other betting event, nor may two or more events be combined in accumulative bets.
j) Results are broadcast live on SIS and are available on www.49s.co.uk or by calling our office.
k)We would point out to Customers that SIS normally operate 49’s draws on a Sunday. Customers betting a number of draws on the 49’s will automatically have the Sunday Draws included. If a Customer places a 49’s bet on the Friday morning for the next six draws (given there are two draws daily) they will be on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday Draws.
l) Any understaked bet will be settled proportionately. Due to the high odds obtainable on some numbers betting we advise Customers to have regard to the relevant maximum payouts when staking wagers.
m) Our rules will apply to any situations not covered by the above ‘49s’ rules.
40. RAPIDO
a) No Telephone bets are accepted for Rapido -We do not accept Rapido bets through our telephone betting service and any accepted in error will be made void.
b) Rapido in shop – Rapido is accepted in our branches subject to the following. Rapido draws are shown live on SIS every day, Monday to Friday (and some Saturdays and Sundays. There are 80 numbers ie. 1 to 80, within the draw. 20 numbers will b e randomly drawn from these 80 in each draw. You can choose up to 10 numbers and the winnings (total returns) available for each bet are shown in the grid below and are calculated to a £1 stake. The draw is broadcast live on SIS and results are displayed in shop following each draw. Bets on more than 7 numbers will not be accepted. If you make more than 7 selections, your bet will be void, win or lose Bets are accepted on Rapido draws up to the official start time broadcast on SIS. Where a bet is placed too late for the draw nominated a single draw entry will be settled on the next draw to take place after the bet has been accepted, regardless of the draw time/number indicated on the slip. Late selections in a multiple draw entry will be made void. When a draw(s) has not been nominated, the bet will be placed on the next available draw to take place after the bet has been accepted. A Rapido bet cannot be combined with any other bet, nor may two or more draws be combined in accumulative bets. Multiple draw entries apply to the next consecutive 'Rapido' draws e.g. if 4 draws are chosen, numbers will count for the next 4 consecutive "Rapido" draws to take place after the bet has been accepted, unless otherwise instructed. If for any reason a draw does not take place, bets will stand for the next available Rapido draw, unless cancelled by mutual consent. Winnings (returns) quoted on promotional posters and slips refer to a £1 unit stake and stakes of different denominations will be settled in proportion. Please note winnings quoted include the £1 stake. Where you have indicated how many numbers you want to bet on at the top of the slip, but this differs from the number actually chosen, the bet will be settled on the
c) Rapido 'Heads or Tails?' - 'Heads or Tails?' bets can be placed on any Rapido draw shown live on SIS. For 'Heads' 11 or more of the 20 numbers drawn must be in the range 1-40. For 'Tails' 11 or more of the 20 numbers drawn must be in the range 41-80. For 'Level' 10 numbers must be drawn in the range 1-40 and 10 numbers in the range 41-80.'Heads or Tails' selections taken from different draws may be combined together in accumulative/multiple bets. 'Heads or Tails' selections may not be combined with bets on other events with the exception of 49's, Irish Lotto and Rapido. Winnings (returns) quoted on promotional posters refer to a £5.00 unit stake. Winnings quoted include the £5.00 stake.
41. VIRTUAL RACING
We accept bets on “Virtual Racing” where computer simulated races are shown by SIS. Form is shown in the Racing Post and the S.P.’s are announced by SIS with each-way bets being settled on the same place terms as for live racing.
a) Computer straight forecasts and Tri-casts are accepted with dividends declared to a £1 stake.
b) Un-named favourites are accepted.
c) Where a customer makes a selection, either by name or number or times it for a race that has already been decided then the bet will be void, win or loose and stakes refunded.
d) Multiple bets are accepted in the same way as for “actual live racing” and any speciality bet available for “actual live racing” can also be placed for “Virtual Racing” e.g. our “multiples Yankee” slip and our “strike lucky” bet are accepted with any additional bonuses and consolidations being paid.
42. FOOTBALL
(a) Singles & upwards are accepted
(b) 90 mins play - All football bets on games for which we quote prices for home, away, draw, correct scores, first/last Goalscorer, scorer at any time etc. will be settled on 90 minutes play (e.g. full time) at the prices advertised with multiple bets being settled at accumulative odds. Extra time, penalty shoot-outs etc. do not count on the above. Sometimes we may be quoting special odds on a team to win at any time e.g. ‘to qualify’ or ‘to win cup’ etc. If you wish to bet at these odds you must make your instructions clear on your slip or when telephoning otherwise 90 minutes play (full time) will apply.
(c) No Odds Quoted - In the event that a bet is inadvertently accepted for which no odds are being quoted then that match alone will be treated as a non-runner.
(d) Coupon Price Changes - Settlement of any match will be on the basis of the odds prevailing at the time the bet was placed irrespective of the price printed on any coupon. Every effort will be made to bring any price changes to the attention of our customers but we cannot accept responsibility for the failure of our staff to do so.
(e) Abandoned Matches - If a match is abandoned before 90 minutes playing time (full time) has elapsed that particular match will be void and wagers will stand on the remaining selections in any bet . Bets originally containing the correct minimum number of selections but including void or postponed matches will stand on the remaining selections in the bet.
(f) Selections - Selections must be indicated by the symbols ‘1’ to indicate a win for the team on the left (home team), ‘X’ for a draw and ‘2’ to indicate a win for the team printed on the right (away team). In the event of a match being played on a neutral ground the team printed on the left will be regarded as the home side and the team printed on the right as the away side. Bets will be accepted up to the advertised kickoff time. If a bet is inadvertently accepted which includes a match after it’s kick-off time then the bet will stand up to 5 mins after kickoff time, providing no goals have been scored. Any match outside the 5 mins timeframe will be treated as a non-runner and the remaining selections settled, irrespective of any minimum requirements unless we are “betting in running” when the current odds will apply. Where a team is scheduled to play two or more matches within the same week, bets which do not nominate the date of the match will be settled for the match in which the selection plays first.
(g) Minimum Selections- The minimum number of selections required on each list of our football coupons is normally advertised at the head of each of the lists on each coupon. In general, and unless otherwise advertised, Singles upwards will apply. In the event that a Customer makes a number of selections on a Sections List that are less than advertised on the list the bet will stand providing it is obtainable on any other list on the coupon. A line which does not meet the minimum requirements will be void or reduced to include only the valid selections. In football betting where a “treble” is the stated minimum then at least three football matches must be selected for the bet to be valid. Mixing one or two football matches with other sporting events does not constitute a treble and should any bet inadvertently be accepted which contravenes this rule the football selection(s) will be settled as a non-runner(s) and the bet settled on the remaining selections, again taking account of any minimum selection requirements. This principle will similarly apply to other sporting betting where minimum selection rules apply.
(h) Maximum Selections - There is no maximum limit to the number of ‘Home’ or ‘Away’ or ‘Draw’ selections allowed but Customers are advised to bet within the firms limits.
(i) Postponed or Abandoned Matches - An un-played or abandoned match will be treated as a ‘non-runner’ for settling purposes unless it is played during the same football week Monday to Monday inclusive. In which case the match will stand unless cancelled by mutual consent. If an accumulator is reduced by ‘non runners’ the remaining selections will be settled irrespective of the normal minimums. Any match which is abandoned before the completion of 90 minutes play (full time) will be void with the remaining selections settled irrespective of the normal minimum. This ruling applies to all lists with the exception of bets involving ‘First Player to Score’ or ‘Time of First Goal’ where bets will stand provided a goal has been scored at time of abandonment. In respect of wagers placed on a ‘Half Time Coupon’ only, should the match be abandoned before half time that particular match will be void. However should the match be abandoned after half time the half time result will stand.
(j) Re –Arranged Matches - In the event of a change of venue not published or not made known to us at the time coupons are printed, bets will stand provided the venue is not switched to the opponents ground, in which case selections for that match will be made void. If a team plays a different opponent to the one printed on the coupon, that selection will be void and the remaining selections will be settled irrespective of the normal minimum. Where a customer has nominated a team to beat a different opponent to that scheduled, the bet will stand for the selection’s scheduled match.
(k) Correct Score Betting - This is where you attempt to forecast the Correct Score in any of your selected match(s). Singles and upwards are normally available on all matches where match prices are available. Please see the reverse of our coupons for the correct score prices which will apply unless otherwise advertised or indicated. Please note that a different correct score chart applies for league matches as opposed to European Club Cup Competitions and International matches – see chart or back of coupon or ask the telephone operator. Correct Score doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted. We accept a ‘Strike Lucky’ on football correct scores nut no bonuses/ consolations are paid on any other football selections on a Strike Lucky.
(l) Double Result - (Half Time/Full Time Betting) With this bet you are required to forecast the result at Half Time and Full Time. In the event a match is abandoned at any stage, all Half Time/Full Time bets will be void. Double Result, doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted.
(m) First /Last Player to Score - With this bet you have to forecast the first (or the last) player to score in a match. We will endeavour to offer odds for all participants in major matches. Prices for other players will be quoted on request and will therefore count as winners should they score the first/last goal. Bets on players who do not take part in a match will be void as will bets on ‘first/last goalscorer player where the selection comes on after the first goal is scored. All players that take place in a match will be considered ‘runners’ for last player to score purposes. Should there be any doubt as to whether a bet is intended for first/last player to score, in all cases it will be settled on the first player to score. For First/Last Goalscorer purposes, own goals do not count. First/Last Goalscorer doubles, trebles and accumulators are also accepted.
First Goalscorer – Each Way Betting
a) Singles & upwards accepted
b) The place part of each way bets will be settled at one half the odds on the first, second and third goals. Players who do not score until after three goals have been scored, will be settled as losing selections. However, where one of the first three goals is an own goal then the bet will carry forward to the fourth goals and two own goals to the fifth goal etc.
c) If less than three goals are scored then settlement will be based on the actual goals scored. Where no goals are scored all each way bets will be treated as losing selections.
d) Where a player scores the first goal, both the win and place part of the bet are successful and will be settled at the appropriate win and place odds. If the same player scores the second or third goal no additional winnings will be paid.
e) Where a player scores the second or third goal, the place part of the bet is successful. If the same player scores the second and third goals, no additional winnings will be paid for the third goal.
f) Where the selection does not take part, or comes on after the first goal is cored, both the win and place part of the bet will be void, unless the first goal is an own goal, in which case bets stand.
g) Players that are substituted or sent off before the first goal is scored are treated as losing selections in both the win and place part of the bet.
h) Each way bets on no goalscorer or last goal scorer are not accepted and if taken in error will be settled “all up to win”, i.e. the total stake will be invested as a win only bet.
i) Each-way selections are not accepted in first goalscorer/correct score doubles and if taken in error will be settled “all up to win”.
j) Place only bets are not accepted and if taken in error will be settled as eachway with the stake divided.
k) Own goals do not count
l) Extra time does not count In the event of a dispute over who actually scored the first/last goal, settlement will be based on the goalscorer declared by the Press Association. In regard to Italian Matches, if the results sections of the national newspapers do not contain the names of the goalscorers covered live on TV then settlement will be based on information obtained from the Gazetta Dello Sport which is an Italian newspaper.
(n) Scorecast - This is a double where you forecast the first goalscorer and the correct score in the same match. Bets will be settled at the special odds, shown on our screens or printed on our special charts. If a player comes on after a goal has been scored or does not take part in a game, bets involving that player will be settled as a single on the selected correct score at the odds prevailing at the time. If the only goals in a match are own goals, all bets will be settled as singles on the selected Correct Score at the odds prevailing. If the match is abandoned after a goal has been scored all bets will be settled as singles on the selected First Goalscorer at the current odds. Where the name of the winning team has been omitted, with no qualifying price laid, in all cases correct scores will stand for the selected First Goalscorer’s team. e.g. A Scorecast Ronaldo/2-1 will be settled on Ronaldo to score the first goal and Brazil to win 2-1. Last Goalscorer/Correct Score doubles are also accepted and will be settled at the odds advertised for First Goalscorer/Correct Score doubles unless a separate price has been quoted for the last goalscorer. Scorecasts are accepted in singles, doubles, trebles and accumulators.
(o) Player to Score at any Time
Bets are accepted for a player to score at any time during the match, (however extra time does not count).
Singles and upwards available. A player will be deemed to have been a participant in Any Time Goalscorer bets if he plays any part in the match. We will only pay out once on an individual player regardless of the amount of goals he may score in a given match. Own goals do not count for ‘Score At Any Time’ purposes. If a match commences but is subsequently abandoned prior to full time and no goals have been scored then all Score at Any Time selections will be deemed void. However, if one or more goals have been scored prior to abandonment then Score at Any Time bets will stand on those who have scored or been substituted. Others will be void.
(p) Both Teams to Score Coupon
Long List: If you make two selections and one of the matches is void or abandoned (and both
teams haven’t scored), the bet will revert to a single and be settled at 4/5. In all other multiple
selections, if one of the matches is void or abandoned (and both teams haven’t scored), your bet
will be settled at the next lowest applicable price.
Sections List: If the minimum number of selections are not met, the odds for the remaining
selections will be settled from the Both Teams To Score long list. (A minimum of 2 selections
must be made).
Abandoned Matches: If both teams have scored at the time of abandonment that selection will
be settled as a winner. If both teams have not scored that selection will be declared void.
(q) Yes / No Coupon –
Question: Will Team A beat Team B?
If Team A wins the match, ‘yes’ will be a winner. If Team B wins the match, or the match finishes in a draw, ‘no’ will be the winner.
Question: Will there be three or more goals in a match?
If a match finishes 2-1, or any other result where the combined score adds up to three or more, ‘yes’ is a winner, if the match finishes 2-0 or any other result where the combined score adds up to two or less, ‘no’ will be a winner.
Question: Will Team A score one goal or more against Team B?
If Team A scores at any stage of the match, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A fails to score, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A score two or more goals against Team B?
If Team A scores two or more goals, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A draws a blank or only scores once, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A score three or more goals against Team B?
If Team A scores three or more goals, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A scores two goals or less, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A score four or more goals against Team B?
If Team A scores four or more goals, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A scores three goals or less, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A beat Team B by two or more goals?
If Team A beats Team B by at least two clear goals, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A loses, draws, or wins by a single goal, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A win and keep a clean sheet against Team B?
If Team A beats Team B and does not concede a goal, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A loses, draws, or Team B scores a goal, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A beat Team B by three or more goals?
If Team A beats Team B by at least three clear goals, ‘yes’ is a winner. If Team A loses, draws, wins by a single goal or wins by two goals, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A be leading Team B at half-time?
If Team A is leading Team B at half-time, ‘yes’ will be a winner, regardless of the full-time score. If team A is losing to Team B or drawing at half-time, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will Team A v Team B be a draw at half-time?
If Team A is and Team B are level at half-time, ‘yes’ will be a winner, regardless of the full-time score. If team A is beating or losing to Team B at half-time, ‘no’ is a winner.
Question: Will there be an odd number of goals in a match?
If a match finishes 0-1, 2-1, 2-3 or any other result that equals an odd total, ‘yes’ will be a winner. If a match finishes, 0-0, 1-1, 2-0, 1-3 or any other result that equals an even total, ‘no’ will be a winner.
Question: Will there be an odd number of goals in a selection of matches?
If the total goals scored in a collection of matches is an odd figure, ‘yes’ will be a winner. If the total goals scored is an even figure (including zero), ‘no’ will be a winner.
Question: Will the 2nd half of a match produce more goals than the 1st half?
If there are more goals in the 2nd half of a match than the 1st, ‘yes’ will be the winner. If there are more goals in the 1st half, or of there are an equal amount of goals, ‘no’ will be a winner.
Question: Will Team A score the first goal of the game against Team B?
If Team A scores the first goal of the game, ‘yes’ will be a winner. If Team B scores the first goal of the game, or the match finishes goalless, ‘no’ will be the winner. If Team A score the first goal of the game as a result of an own goal by team B, ‘yes’ will still be a winner. Own goals are only disregarded in the ‘first goalscorer’ market. .
Question: Will Team A score more goals than Team B?
If Team A scores more goals than Team B, ‘yes’ will be a winner. The result of the team’s individual matches is irrelevant. If Team A win their match 1-0, and team B lose their match 3-2, team B will be the 2-1 winners in the mythical match.
Question: Will there be more draws in Division A than in Division B.
If there are more draws in Division A ‘yes’ will be a winner. If there are more draws in Division B or an equal amount in both divisions ‘no’ will be the winner. Only Saturday 3pm kick offs will be counted.
If an event is postponed / abandoned on the 4 fold, the bet will be void and stakes returned. If an event is postponed / abandoned on the 5 fold, the bet will stand on the remaining 4 selections, and will be settled at 12/1. If two or more events are postponed / abandoned on the 5 fold, the bet will be void and stakes returned. If an event is postponed / abandoned on the 6 fold, the bet will stand on the remaining 5 selections, and will be settled at 25/1. If two events are postponed / abandoned on the 6 fold, the bet will stand on the remaining 4 selections, and will be settled at 12/1. If three or more events are postponed / abandoned on the 6 fold, the bet will be void and stakes returned.
A line with the incorrect amount of selections will be declared void and stakes will be returned. For each question: you may only answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Mark your selection by putting a circle around either ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Selections marked in any other clear way will stand, but bets will be declared void and stakes returned on lines with ambiguous answers. Own goals are only disregarded in the ‘first goalscorer’ market. All bets 90 minutes play only. All our usual rules apply.
(q) Bookings, Corners, Shirt Numbers, Team to Win by most goals.
Bookings: This bet involves predicting whether the total booking points in the match are under, between or over a stipulated middle band. Points are allocated as follows: 10 points are awarded for a yellow card, 25 points are awarded for a red card. The maximum make-up for any player is 35 points in the match (2 yellows and therefore a red). The bookings of players not taking part in the game, bookings of management staff, and any bookings after the full time whistle has been blown do not count for the purposes of this bet.
Corners: A corners bet involves predicting whether the match will produce under, exactly or over the stipulated number of corners. Only corners taken will count, corners that have been awarded but not taken will not count.
Shirt Numbers: This bet involves predicting whether the total shirt numbers of goalscorers in the match are under, between or over a stipulated middle band. Own goals count. In the event of a disputed goalscorer, settlement will be based upon the declared result of the PA immediately following the end of the match.
Team To Win By Most Goals: This bet involves predicting which team will win by most goals. Both teams must win their respective matches or all bets are losers.
(r) Handicap Betting - This is where we offer special odds on a match(s) where one of the teams receive one or more goals of a start. e.g. on the Rangers v Dunfermline match we may offer odds giving Dunfermline a one goal start. To arrive at the “Handicap Result” you simply add one goal to Dunfermline’s final score. You can still bet any result, Home, Away or Draw but you must ensure you mark your selections “H/Cap” or ask for “Handicap” otherwise the normal 90 mins odds will apply. All other football rules apply equally to Handicap Betting.
(s) Divisional Betting - League winners will be determined by the official rules of the respective league. Therefore a play-off or any other process which is used to determine the league winner will count. In divisional betting , with the exception of league winners involved in a playoff, the finishing positions of teams at the end of the scheduled programme of matches will determine places. No allowance will be made for relegation/ promotion play-offs or subsequent enquiries by the respective leagues.
(t) Australian Football - Abandoned and postponed matches are void. Half-Time/Full Time betting and Correct Scores are not accepted and any bets taken in error will be made void.
(u) Perms - Minimum stake 20p. Must be accompanied by clear instructions and any number of selections without specific instructions will be settled as an accumulator. In perms stating ‘bankers’ all bankers must be clearly indicated.
(v) Coupons – Others - We will normally accept any of our major competitor’s coupons (always subject to our discretion) but covered by our own rules including maximum payouts. For any eventuality not covered in our football rules the individual rules for the Top Chance Coupon will apply depending on. If no coupon is designated then Super Soccer odds and rules will apply.
(z) Price Changes - All prices printed on our midweek or weekend coupons or on offer on our screens, board or computer systems are subject to fluctuation, with price changes intimated across any of these mediums. Whilst we will also endeavour to draw customer’s attention to any price change(s) we cannot be held responsible if for any reason they fail to notice such changes. Telephone customers should always ask the current price when placing a bet. All bets will be settled at the price(s) ruling at the time the bet was placed.
43. IN PLAY BETTING
Whilst we endeavourer to ensure that the odds displayed for in running betting are current, on occasions, these may differ from those available at the time of your enquiry. The odds given at the time of bet acceptance will determine settlement
Next Team to Score- Own goals do count and the winner will be the team accredited with the goal
Player to score the next Goal - When Betting in Play we offer a price on the Player to score the next goal (1st/ 2nd and 3rd goal etc.) This market is settled on a no goal – no bet basis. In other words, if a game stands at 1-1 after 60 minutes and we offer betting on ‘which player will score the 3rd goal?’ all stakes on the player to score the 3rd goal will be refunded if the game remains 1-1.
For Betting in Play purposes, please note that we quote a price for ‘own goal’ (unlike betting before the match where own goals are not counted in the player to score markets). Therefore, if the next goal to be scored is given as an own goal, this will be settled as a winner and betting will move to the next goal to be scored.
44. SPORTS BETTING GENERAL
For all sporting events including the Olympic Games, World and European Championships bets will be settled on the official standings immediately after each individual event i.e. The Podium position or medal ceremony will count as the official result and any subsequent amendments to the result will not count.
Where a customer fails to request a price or the price is not written on the slip settlement will be at Ansells price available at the time of placing the bet. Place terms on sports betting are those that were relevant at the time that the bet was placed. If you place an each-way bet and you are uncertain as to the current place terms you should ask the counter assistant or telephonist to confirm them at the time. In the event of the number of sets being played is changed (For example a match that was originally scheduled to be played over five sets being reduced to three), then match bets will stand but set betting will be made void.
For bets such as Managers who will not be in charge of their team by the end of the season etc. the end of the season is determined as the time when the programme (including play-offs), for that particular league or competition, has been completed. Single bets only are accepted.
45.AMERICAN FOOTBALL
a) Match Betting: Where odds for both outright win and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or a qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the outright win. However, where only handicap betting is available, bets will be settled at the published handicap whether requested or not.
b) Winning margin betting is from scratch.
c) Overtime counts except for betting on the ‘Double Result’ or the ‘Quarter with the most points’.
d) Individual player bets e.g. “first touchdown scorer” will stand if a player is “suited up” and ready to play. Bets on a player who is not “suited up” will be void.
e) Abandoned or postponed matches are void unless re-arranged and played in the same ‘American Football Week’ (Monday-Monday) unless bets such as ‘First Touchdown Scorer’ are resolved at the time of abandonment.
f) Outright bets stand providing at least 55 mins of play have taken place and an official result is declared.
46. ATHLETICS
Race and Outright Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the ‘Medals Ceremony’ will count as the ‘weigh in’ and this will determine the settlement of bets. In the absence of a medals ceremony, bets will be settled on a ‘first past the post’ basis.
47. BOWLS
Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed, the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner. However, set betting will be void.
48. BOXING
a) If a contest is postponed, bets on it will stand for thirty days, inclusive of the original date for the contest unless the bet is called off by mutual agreement. Should there be a substitution for one of the boxers, bets on the original contest will be void.
b) A price will be offered for a draw and in the event that is the result bets on either boxer will be lost.
c) Round by Round Betting: If for any reason a points decision is awarded before the full number of rounds are completed or if a boxer is disqualified, bets will be settled on the round in which the fight was stopped. Bets which nominate ‘to win on points’ will only be deemed to be winners only if the full number of rounds has been completed.
d) If a boxer withdraws during the period between rounds, the fight will be deemed to be won in the previous round. If for any reason the number of scheduled rounds is changed, then all round by round bets will be made void.
e) Outright bets are settled on the result as declared in the ring and are not subject to any revisions or amendments made after the boxers have left the ring.
49. CRICKET
a) Singles & upwards accepted. At least one ball must be bowled in play after a bet is struck for any bet to stand.
b) i) Outright Betting – If a match is shortened bets will be governed by the official competition rules. Where no official result is declared, outright bets will be made void. ii) Tied Test Match – In the event of a tied test match (ie. where all innings have been completed and both teams have the same score) dead heat rules will apply and stakes on the draw will be lost.
c) If a match is abandoned due to outside interference and no official result is declared, bets will be made void.
d) i) County Championship Match betting: Bets will only be accepted up to the advertised start of play on the first day of the match. ii) No price will be offered for the draw. In the event of a draw all bets on the macth result will be made void In the event of a tie then dead heat rules will apply. Abandoned or postponed matches are void.
e) i) Top batsman: Betting is available on the first innings only, unless otherwise stated. Top Wicket Taker – Top wicket taker refers to the whole match unless otherwise stated. Bets on each of these markets stand regardless of the number of overs bowled. ii) Bets placed on any player not in the starting 11 are void. Bets placed on players who are selected but do not bat will be deemed to have scored zero runs and those who do not bowl to have taken zero wickets.
f)Total Runs: For bets to stand the total number of overs must be bowled, unless a winning market has already been established or the batting side is bowled out, declares or has no players left in the team that are available to bat.
g)Total Wickets Lost In Innings: For bets to stand the total number of overs must be bowled, unless a winning market has already been established or the batting side is bowled out, declares or has no players left in the team that are available to bat ie. through illness or injury. A player who retires injured will not count a a wicket lost.
h) Next Man Out: Both players must be at the crease at the same time for bets to stand. In the event of neither player being dismissed nor one of the players retiring hurt before a wicket has fallen, bets will be void.
50. DARTS
Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round will be deemed to be the winner. Set betting however will be void.
51. GAA
All National league matches are settled on 60 minutes play only. All McCarthy Cup and Sam Maguire Cup matches are settled on 70 minutes play only. All Ireland betting where we are offering odds to win cup and provincial title, you cannot couple the same team to win both in a double. If the second half of any match does not start the whole match is void. Abandoned or postponed matches are void
52. GOLF
a) Outright Bets: In most tournaments prior to commencement, we bet 1/4 odds the first five places but this is not guaranteed and you should enquire the exact place structure when placing your bet. Once a tournament is in progress, different place terms may apply and will normally change daily. A play-off will decide the actual winner and where a tournament is decided by one it will govern settlement of win bets. Dead heat rules will apply for placing. In outright tournament bets should a player retire for whatever reason at any stage after commencing the tournament then stakes on that player will be lost. Outright Betting: Stakes on players who withdraw before a tournament starts will be refunded and no Tattersalls rule 4 deduction will apply to winning bets.
b) Tournament Match Bets: The winner will be the player achieving the highest placing at the end of a tournament. Should one golfer fail to make ‘the cut’ the other golfer will be deemed the winner of the match. Should both golfers fail to make ‘the cut’ the golfer with the lowest score will be the winner. Should both golfers fail to make ‘the cut’ and both have identical scores the match will be settled as a draw. Similarly should both golfers complete the official number of holes and end up on the same score then the match will be a draw and settled accordingly. If one player is disqualified, either prior to the completion of two rounds or after both players have made the cut, the other player is deemed the winner. If a player is disqualified during either the 3rd or 4th rounds, when his opponent has already missed the cut, the disqualified player is deemed the winner. If both players are disqualified the player progressing the furthest in the tournament will be deemed the winner of the match. Where a draw price is quoted and a draw takes place, clients betting either player will be on a loser. Where a draw price is not quoted then dead heat rules apply in the event of a draw. Should any player fail to start a match or complete at least 18 holes of the tournament, the match will be made void and stakes refunded on both players.
c) Golf Groups/Top UK Player etc: The winner will be the player achieving the highest c) Golf Groups/Top UK Player etc: The winner will be the player achieving the highest placing at the end of a tournament. In the event that no member of the group completes all the rounds the golfer who progresses furthest in the tournament will be the winner. In the event that all the group are dismissed from the tournament at the same stage then the golfer with the lowest score will be the winner. Dead heat rules will apply in the event of a tie except where the winner is determined by a play-off. Non-runner no bet, deductions on remaining selections in line with Tattersalls’ Rule 4(c)
d) Golf 18 hole Match Betting: They are based over one round only with the golfer with the lowest score deemed to be the winner unless it is a match-play tournament where it is decided by holes won or lost. Should a player fail to start a two ball match, all bets on that two ball will be made void and stakes refunded on both players. All players must complete 18 holes, otherwise all bets on 2 or 3 ball pairing or any group are void. In the event of a 2 or 3 ball being rearranged, bets will stand on the original pair or group. In 2 ball betting a price will be offered for a tie. Dead heat rules will apply to 3 ball betting.
e) General Rules: Should a tournament be abandoned for whatever reason bets will be settled on the official result providing at least one round has been played, unless there is no further play after a bet has been laid in which case it will be void. A player is deemed to have played once they have teed off. In the event of a player withdrawing or being disqualified after having teed off, stakes will be lost on outright and group betting and in the case of match betting when at least 18 holes have been completed. However, 2 or 3 balls will be void unless the 18 holes are completed by all the players.
53. MOTOR RACING
Outright Betting Formula 1 Championship Betting: All in compete or not. Bets will be determined by the number of points accumulated immediately following the final Grand Prix of the season and will not be affected by any subsequent enquiries. Individual Grand Prix Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a disqualification, the podium presentation will count as the ‘weigh-in’ and this will determine the settlement of bets.
54. RUGBY LEAGUE & RUGBY UNION
a) Singles upwards accepted
b) i) Match betting – extra time does not count ii) In tryscorer bets, penalty tries do not count These minimums will apply unless indicated otherwise on the coupon.
c) Match betting: where odds for both outright win and handicap betting are advertised, unless the handicap or qualifying price has been requested, all bets will be settled on the outright win. When only handicap betting is advertised then all bets will be settled on the handicap whether requested or not. Winning margin/correct score betting is from scratch.
d) Abandoned or postponed matches: are void unless rearranged and played in the same ‘Rugby Week’ (Monday to Monday) unless bets such as ‘First Tryscorer’ are resolved at the time of abandonment. Any bet reduced by an abandoned, postponed or re-arranged match will stand on the remaining selections irrespective of any minimum selections stated.
e) In the event of a change in venue or opponent from the one advertised, all bets for that match are void.
55. SNOOKER
Outright Betting: All in compete or not. Match Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed the player progressing to the next round will be deemed the winner. Frame Betting however, will be void and stakes returned.
56.TENNIS
Outright Betting: All in compete or not. In the event of a match starting but not being completed all match and set betting will be void. In the event of a change for whatever reason in the number of sets being played, match bets will stand but set betting will be void. e.g. a match originally over 5 sets is reduced to 3 sets because of bad weather or other circumstances. Bets placed after the semi-final stage will be classified as match bets and in the event of the match not taking place or starting but not being completed, bets will be void. In the event of (a) a change of playing surface or (b) a change of venue or (c) a change from outdoor to indoor or vice versa – all bets will stand.
57. CHRISTMAS BETS
a) White Christmas: An official Met Office/Weather Centre must verify that snow has fallen at the nominated location at any time during the 24 hours of the 25 December. Single bets only are accepted. Accumulative bets taken in error will have the stake split and settled as singles. Bets only accepted for locations at which there is an official Met Office/Weather Centre unless any other body previously advertised. In the event that the location is not nominated or a qualifying price indicated the bet(s) will be void and stakes returned.
b) Christmas No. 1: Settlement will be based on the last BBC1/ Radio 1 pop chart to be released on or before 25th December. Bets on singers or groups that do not release a record will be lost. Bets placed on an individual performer who combines with another performer(s) will only stand if the specific grouping has been stipulated when the bet is placed.
c) Top TV programme on Christmas Day: Bets will be settled on the ‘consolidated’ viewing table supplied by B.A.R.B. which is the official standard for the broadcasting industry. Omnibus editions on another day that contain repeated episodes of Christmas Day programmes are not included. Where two episodes of a TV programme are shown at different times they will be treated separately.
58. POLITICAL BETTING
Election Betting: All betting on General Elections and By-Elections is singles only. Accumulative bets accepted in error will be settled as Singles with the stake apportioned. A single selection taken from a political event may be combined in accumulative bets with selections taken from non-political events. Doubles combining the UK and American Election are also acceptable. Bets on who will win a General Election will be settled on the basis of the party who wins the most seats. The speaker if seeking re-election will not count. Budget Speech: Betting may be offered on the length of the Chancellor’s speech and will be settled on the basis of information supplied by the Press Association. American Presidential Election: All bets are settled on the winner of the election as opposed to the person who is inaugurated.
59. REALITY SHOWS
Bets will be settled on the official results. If two or more participants are evicted in a specified eviction market and the order of eviction is clear then this will be used for settlement purposes. If the order of eviction is unclear then Dead-Heat rules will apply. Evictees and walk-outs will be settled as losers. A contestant leaving by other than an eviction before a nomination round has taken place will be deemed a Non-Runner for that eviction and a Rule 4 may apply. Others may be added to the market at any time.
60. GAMING MACHINES - GENERAL
The maximum payout to any one customer or group/syndicate of customers, including bets from the same source is £10,000 on any terminal on any day. Groups/syndicates of customers include associations or groups of individuals acting in concert, request, or recommendation from a third party. The maximum payout on any single event is £500. Once betting selections are made, pressing the ‘Bet / Start’ button on the terminal determines that the bet will be placed on the next random draw generated by the system’s central server. Should a draw, for whatever reason, not take place, then bets will stand on the next randomly generated draw. If the central server is unable, for whatever reason, to provide another draw, then the bet will be cancelled. Should this occur, the customer will be advised as such, and the customer’s balance retained at its previous level. In the event of a machine failure, the customer should immediately make Ansells staff aware so as to enable the validation of any claim via the shop’s ‘Back Office PC’. Ansells are not responsible for any malfunctions in either the content or the transmission of the data, which enables the events to take place. This includes any attempt from an external source to either defraud or otherwise interfere with the transmission of the event. Payment will only be made to customers against balance amounts validated by the ‘Back Office PC’ at the originating branch. Ansells cannot accept liability for claims not validated in this manner. The ‘Back Office PC’ communicates with the system’s central server and holds transmission logs for all machines in the shop at the originating branch. The central server is operated by an independent company from a remote site. ‘Back Office PC’ data will be considered as the only true record of any bets made, winnings due or outstanding balances.
Individual rules are available within each event available on the betting terminals. These apply to any situations not covered by these rules. Should Ansells have evidence of fraud or malpractice resulting from a payment claim, then Ansells reserve the option to withhold payment until such time as an enquiry is completed. A decision on payment will then be made in accordance with the findings of said investigation.
61. TELEPHONE BETTING GENERAL
All Callers must be 18 years and over. We generally restrict Accounts to Customers within the WD, HP1 to HP4 and AL1 to AL4 Postcodes or by personal invitation or recommendation only. Deposits and Withdrawals are available in branch or by telephone. We restrict withdrawals to the same means as original payment or deposit.
All calls are recorded for the benefit of clients and the company. Any bet not substantiated by our computerised bet acceptance equipment and/or our voice recording equipment will not be recognised by us. For all telephone bets, the time the bet is recorded on our voice recorder will govern settlement.
When opening an Account the minimum Deposit is normally £20.00. The minimum total stake is £5 per telephone call and the minimum stake unit is 20p units. Although should bets or deposits be accepted below our minimums such bets will stand. If you back a winner any further bets will be funded by those winnings until they expire, at that stage we will request further funds from your bank account.
Monies will be deducted from your Account whenever a bet is placed, including for Ante-Post bets. All Account winnings will be carried forward until a payment is requested.
We do not offer Credit Accounts and due to restrictions set within our system Staff are unable to process any bet unless sufficient funds are first cleared within your account. Should any system failure allow a bet to be placed without sufficient funds it will be made void in its entirety win or lose.
We do not produce automatic statements however statements are available at any time upon request and are normally sent by e mail. Customers should therefore keep an accurate check on the status of their account. You may request a check on your balance at any time however the amount quoted may not include all returns from bets placed that day.
Should an account customer disagree with any part of any statement or balance full details of the bet query should be made to admin@betansells.co.uk. Alternatively you can call our Customer Services on 0333 577 5500 to discuss the matter. No query can be considered more than thirty days from the date of bet settlement.
With the exception of ‘In Play; Betting Staff are unable to process any bet after the Off of any event. The onus is therefore upon the Customer to ensure that sufficient time also exists for placement. Should any system failure allow placement of a bet after the off it will be made void unless we are satisfied that the bet was placed without any unfair advantage.
Ansells will not be held responsible for any bet that fails to place due to either insufficient funds or lateness of placement .
Using your Ansells Telephone Betting Account
Simply call 0333 577 5500 at local call rates and quote your confidential account number and Pin. Bets should only be placed by the account holder and it is the responsibility of the account holder to ensure there is no unauthorised use of their account, as any wagers placed, using the customer’s name and account number will stand, subject to there being a balance in the account
Our telephonist will then ask your name and take your bet details. Customers should never ring off until their instructions have been read back to them by the telephonist. Should a call be disconnected before the bet instructions have been read back and the bet confirmed, it is the customer’s responsibility to ring back immediately to confirm the bet details, otherwise the bet will stand, providing we are satisfied as to the intended instructions, and conditional upon these instructions being acceptable to us and funds being available within your account.
Debit Cards: Please note: Your billing address given must match that of your Debit card statement. To ensure that your Debit Card is not being used without your consent, we will validate name, age, address and other personal information supplied by you during the order process against appropriate third party databases. By accepting these terms and conditions you consent to such checks being made.
In performing these checks personal information provided by you may be disclosed to a registered credit reference agency which may keep a record of that information. You can rest assured that this is done only to confirm your age and identity, that a credit check is not performed and that your credit rating will be unaffected. All information provided by you will be treated securely and strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
It is the customer’s responsibility to advise us of any change to the details originally registered, as failure to do so may result in the Debit Card Authority declining our request for funds which may render the intended bet void. We may advise you from time to time that your card will shortly expire. All bets are accepted subject to the relevant Debit Card acceptance procedures. Where immediate authorisation cannot be obtained from the Debit Card Authority, we may in exceptional circumstances accept the bet subject to subsequent authorisation being given. If we do agree to accept your bet without bank authorisation and your card subsequently declines the bet will be void win or lose. In the case of declined transactions, we will make every effort to contact you to make you aware of this at the earliest opportunity. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure sufficient funds are available in their account at the time the bet is made. In the event that authorisation is refused it is the customer’s responsibility to investigate the reason why, as no details about a customer’s account are given at any time to Ansells by the Bank concerned.
For both your and our Security and particularly where large payments are due on accounts funded by Debit Card, before making any payment we may ask you to complete our authorization procedure. In such instances we may require the following:
- photocopy of both sides of your debit or credit card clearly showing your signature
- A faxed copy of your passport or driving licence.
- Signed authorization statements for each card deposit that has been made.
62. TEXT BETTING
When advertised by this firm this facility is available only to registered Account Holders who have also registered with us for this service – if you are a current account holder customer please call or Text us to register for this service. Bets placed by non registered customers will not be accepted.
We will send a text back requesting information enabling us to open an account for you and we will confirm your account is open - you can then bet by text.
- Send your texts as if you were texting a friend
- Request prices
- When you place a bet, we will text you to confirm your bet is on. Bets are not on until text confirmation has been received
- Please note bets RECEIVED after the off will not be accepted - we will text to confirm
63. RULE CHANGES
On occasions it is necessary to make amendments to our rules. Any amendment(s) will be notified to Clients by reference to this website and/or in a copy of our printed rules, and/or in a letter sent to clients receiving statements and/or as a notice at any of our on-course operations. Clients may request a copy of our printed rules at any time. Please enquire if you are unsure about any rule. Any changes will supersede the relevant previous rule and are to be read in conjunction with these rules.
64. UK REGULATION
Please note that ANSELLS are regulated and licensed by the Gambling Commission and we will at all times comply with applicable laws in the UK. Your contract with ANSELLS is therefore now legally enforceable and is governed by these “Fair Play” rules.
65. RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING
Ansells want you to enjoy both your shop and telephone betting experience and we respectfully advise you to follow these guidelines: • Set yourself a daily deposit limit • Try and establish limits to your gambling before you commence betting. • Remember to take regular breaks when gambling • Gambling is not advised if it interferes with your daily responsibilities.• Gambling is not advised if you are in recovery for any dependency or under the influence of alcohol or any other substance. • Gambling is not advised if your primary aim is to recoup any debt or losses with your winnings. • If you wish further advice or help with responsible gambling then contact one of the following organizations:
Gamblers Anonymous - www.gamblersanonymous.org Tel Helpline 0207 384 3040
Responsibility in Gambling Trust - www.gambleaware.co.uk Gamecare - www.gamcare.org.uk Tel Helpline 0845 600 0133
66. SELF EXCLUSION
Ansells realise that most Customers are able to enjoy their gambling but that for a small number of Customers gambling ceases to become fun and could become a problem. For those Customers who wish to restrict their gambling Ansells provides a self-exclusion policy which enables Customers to close their account and or exclude themselves from our premises for a minimum period between six months up to five years. If you require further information regarding this facility please contact Customer Services on 0333 577 500 Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5.00pm and please speak to our bet acceptance department. We will use our reasonable endeavours to ensure compliance with self-exclusion but we do not accept responsibility or liability if you continue gambling and/or seek to place a bet with us and we fail to recognize that you have requested self-exclusion.
67. CLIENTS’ FUNDS
Due to the requirement for clients’ funds to be immediately available at all times for betting purposes, we do not hold client funds in separate bank accounts, other than the clients’ individual betting account.
68. DISPUTES & IBAS
No claims or disputes will be considered more than 12 weeks after the date of the original transaction. In the first instance, all claims / disputes should be raised with our Customer Service Department at complaints@ansellbookmakers.co.uk. In the event of our Customer Relations representatives being unable to resolve your dispute, it may be submitted to IBAS (www.ibas.co.uk) an independent arbitration service and their decision will be final so long as the full facts are presented by all of the parties concerned. A difference of opinion regarding any bet, or the terms on which a bet should be settled, shall not be the subject of litigation, court action or objection to a Bookmaker's Licence or Permit unless the dispute has been adjudicated upon by an arbitrator in accordance with these Rules and the decision of the arbitrator has not been implemented by the relevant party.
69. FREE BET TERMS & CONDITIONS
a) Only one new promotion permitted per person, family, household address, email address, telephone number, debit/credit card and shared computer/IP address, e.g. public library or workplace. Existing customers or duplicate accounts do not qualify.
b) Any free bet stake will not be included in any returns made.
c) The odds (or combined odds) of your qualifying bet(s) must be Evens or greater.
d) Free bet offers are only available after settlement of your qualifying bet(s).
e) The free bet can be used for any single or combination bet up to the total value allowed.
f) We reserve the right to terminate any promotion without prior notice.
g) Free last goalscorer bets will be considered void if the first goalscorer is a non-runner. The Free bet stakes will not be returned.
h) Any free bet placed on a non runner will be deemed a loser. The Free bet stakes will not be returned.
i) The free bet cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.