1. Postponed or Cancelled Games
Bets on postponed or cancelled games will remain valid if the game is replayed within one calendar day of the original scheduled start time.
If the game is not played within that period, all bets will be void unless the outcome of the relevant market has already been determined.
2. Change of Venue
Bets will remain valid if a game is moved to a different venue, provided:
The designated home team remains the home team.
The game is not moved to the opponent's home venue.
If the home and away teams are reversed, all bets placed on the original listing will be void.
3. Minimum Innings Requirements
Game Winner (Moneyline)
Market | Requirement |
Game Winner | 5 full innings completed, or 4.5 innings if the home team is leading |
Extra innings count toward settlement.
If a game is called or suspended, settlement will follow Las Vegas Rules for game winners and totals.
Run Line & Totals
Game Type | Minimum Requirement |
Standard 9-inning game | 9 innings completed, or 8.5 innings if the home team is leading |
Scheduled 7-inning game | 7 innings completed, or 6.5 innings if the home team is leading |
Exception – Totals Already Decided
If the quoted total has already been exceeded before the game is called or suspended:
Over bets will be settled as winners.
Under bets will be settled as losers.
Example:
If a game is suspended at 4-4:
Market | Result |
Over 8 | Winner |
Over 8.5 | Winner |
Under 8 | Loser |
Under 8.5 | Loser |
This is because any natural completion of the game would result in at least 9 total runs.
4. MLB Betting Rules
All MLB bets stand regardless of the starting pitchers.
Total Hits, Runs & Errors
For action:
9 innings must be completed, or
8.5 innings if the home team is leading.
5. Non-MLB Baseball
All bets stand regardless of starting pitchers.
Additional rules:
The 8.5 innings rule applies.
If a Mercy Rule is invoked, bets stand based on the official score at the time the game ends.
Postponed or cancelled games are void.
Weather delays do not affect bets if the game is ultimately completed.
6. Two-Way Markets
Unless otherwise stated:
Outcome | Settlement |
Push (tie result) | Stake refunded |
Multiples/Parlays | Selection treated as a non-runner |
7. Futures, Series & Outright Betting
Ante-Post Markets
Regular Season Wins / Match-Ups
Teams must complete at least 160 regular-season games unless the remaining games cannot affect the final result.
Regular Season Specials
Statistics must be accumulated in MLB.
Statistics transfer between the American League and National League.
Statistics from other leagues do not count.
Unless stated otherwise, bets stand regardless of season length.
Series Betting
Bets are void if the official number of games in the series is not completed or is altered.
Outright, Pennant & Division Betting
Bets remain valid regardless of:
Team relocation
Team name changes
Season length
Playoff format changes
If a specific stage or competition is not completed, bets placed after the final completed relevant fixture will be void.
8. In-Play Betting
All MLB in-play bets remain valid regardless of the starting pitchers.
This applies to all available live markets.
9. Extra Innings
Will the Game Go to Extra Innings?
The market is settled at the completion of the 9th inning.
Situation | Settlement |
Game tied after 9 innings | Yes |
Game tied after 9 innings and later suspended | Yes |
Game not tied after 9 innings | No |
10. Inning Markets
To Win an Inning
The top and bottom halves of the inning must be completed unless the team batting second is already leading when the game is called or suspended.
Inning Run Line
The inning must be completed unless the team batting second has already covered the run line and cannot be overtaken.
Inning Total
The inning must be completed unless the quoted total has already been exceeded when the game is called or suspended.
Will There Be a Run in the Inning?
The inning must be completed unless the outcome has already been determined.
Run or Hit in Half Inning
The specified half inning must be completed unless:
A run has already scored, or
A hit has already occurred,
before the game is called or suspended.
Team With Most Hits in the Inning
The inning must be completed unless the team batting second already has more hits when the game is called or suspended.
11. Winning Margin
Predict:
The winning team, and
The exact margin of victory.
Extra innings are included.
12. Double Result
Predict:
Which team leads (or if the game is tied) after 5 innings.
Which team wins the game, including extra innings.
For bets to stand, the game must reach at least 8.5 innings.
13. Daily MLB Player Specials
All bets are settled using official MLB statistics.
General Rules
Singles bets only.
If a player does not participate, bets are void.
All statistics are subject to MLB official scoring rulings.
Statistical Definitions
Statistic | Definition |
Earned Runs | Runs charged to a pitcher excluding those resulting from errors or passed balls |
Singles | Hits where the batter safely reaches first base only |
Strikeouts | Plate appearances ending with three strikes |
Hits | Any base reached from a fair ball in play, excluding errors and fielder's choices |
Home Runs | Batter scores on the same play without being put out |
Total Bases | Single = 1, Double = 2, Triple = 3, Home Run = 4 |
Outs Recorded | Outs credited to a pitcher through strikeouts or balls put in play |
Stolen Bases | Bases advanced while the ball remains live, excluding errors, passed balls and wild pitches |
Runs Scored | Crossing home plate and scoring for the team |
Hits Allowed | Hits conceded by a pitcher, excluding errors and fielder's choices |
14. Bet Builder
Rule | Description |
1 | If any selection is void, the entire Bet Builder is void |
2 | talkSPORT BET's data provider is final in the event of a dispute |
3 | Extra innings count where applicable |
4 | Any player who takes part in the game is considered a runner |
5 | Season-long player selections become void if the player changes teams, unless the outcome is already known |
6 | talkSPORT BET reserves the right to cancel bets resulting from obvious pricing errors |
15. Non-Completion of Competitions
If a competition cannot be completed due to unforeseen circumstances, bets will be settled according to the decision of the relevant governing body.
16. Maximum Payout Limits
Please refer to talkSPORT BET's Maximum Payout Limits for full details.