1. Postponed or Cancelled Games
Bets on postponed or cancelled games will remain valid if the game is played 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 court.
If the home and away teams are reversed, all bets placed on the original listing will be void.
3. Settlement of Bets
All bets are settled according to the official result declared by the relevant basketball governing body.
Overtime Rules
Market Type | Overtime Included |
Match markets | Yes |
Player markets | Yes (unless stated otherwise) |
Half markets | Yes |
Quarter markets | No |
4. Player Markets
Available markets may include:
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Blocks
Steals
Field Goals
3-Point Shots
Free Throws
Rules
Scenario | Settlement |
Player does not participate | Void |
Player takes part in the game | Bets stand |
Statistical tie (push) | Push rules apply |
Overtime | Included unless stated otherwise |
Series Average Markets
The player must be active and participate in Game 1 of the series for bets to stand.
5. Double Double / Triple Double
Double Double
A player must record 10 or more in at least two of the following categories:
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Blocks
Steals
Triple Double
A player must record 10 or more in at least three of the following categories:
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Blocks
Steals
6. First Basket / First Points Markets
Settlement is based on the first official score of the game, including free throws.
Rules
Official box scores determine settlement.
If an unlisted player scores first, "Any Other Player" is the winner.
First Team Basket/Points markets are settled based on the first scorer for each team.
7. Largest Lead in the Game
Predict the largest points advantage either team achieves during the game.
Rule | Applies |
Push rules | Yes |
Overtime included | No |
8. Totals & Handicap Betting
If the final result lands exactly on the quoted handicap or total line:
Stakes are refunded.
This is commonly referred to as a "Push".
9. Highest Scoring Quarter / 4th Quarter Markets
Rule | Applies |
Overtime included | No |
Dead Heat rules | Yes (Highest Scoring Quarter only) |
10. Next Field Goal Markets
Markets Covered
Next Field Goal (2-Way)
Next Field Goal (4-Way)
Team to Score Next Field Goal
Settlement Rules
Only field goals count (2-point or 3-point shots).
Free throws do not count.
Settlement is based on the next field goal scored after the score stated in the market description.
If no further field goals are scored after the bet is placed, all bets are void.
11. Outright, Conference & Regional Betting
All bets stand regardless of:
Team relocation
Team name changes
12. To Win Conference
The winner is the team that progresses to the NBA Championship Finals.
13. Series Betting
Bets will be void if:
The required number of games is not completed.
The format or number of games is officially changed.
14. Team Total Points
This market relates only to the selected team's points total.
Rules
Rule | Applies |
Overtime included | Yes |
Exact quoted total | Push (stake refunded) |
15. Winning Margin
Predict:
The winning team.
The exact margin of victory.
Overtime is included.
16. Half Time / Full Time
Predict:
The result at halftime.
The final result of the game.
Rules
Overtime is included in the final result.
Draw is available as a halftime outcome.
17. Basketball Futures
The regular season must be completed for bets to stand.
Additional Rules:
NBA tie-break rules apply.
Official standings and statistics determine settlement.
Official governing body data is final.
18. In-Play Match Markets
Overtime Included
Yes.
Special Rule
For games that are postponed or cancelled after starting:
There must be 5 minutes or less of scheduled game time remaining for bets to stand unless the outcome has already been determined.
Markets Covered
Point Spread
Moneyline / Match Winner
Team Totals
Game Totals
Double Result
Winning Margin
Exception
Does not apply to two-leg cup ties where aggregate scoring determines qualification.
19. In-Play Half Markets
Overtime Included
Yes.
Settlement Requirements
Market | Requirement |
First Half | Must be completed |
Second Half | 5 minutes or less remaining if game is abandoned |
Full Game Totals | 5 minutes or less remaining if game is abandoned |
Unless settlement has already been determined.
Markets Covered
Winner (2-Way)
Handicap
Totals (2-Way & 3-Way)
Team Totals
Race To Markets
Second Half Betting
20. In-Play Quarter Markets
Overtime Included
No.
Settlement Requirements
The relevant quarter must be completed unless the outcome has already been determined.
Markets Covered
Winner (2-Way & 3-Way)
Handicap
Totals (2-Way & 3-Way)
Team Totals
Race To Markets
21. Grand Salami
A Grand Salami is settled using the results of all games on the day's NBA schedule.
Requirement
Every scheduled game must:
Be completed.
Reach the end of four quarters.
If any game is cancelled, postponed, or fails to complete four quarters, all bets will be void.
22. Daily NBA Specials
Markets are settled using official NBA.com results.
Special Rules
Market | Rule |
Highest Scoring Team | Only quoted teams count |
Highest Scoring Game | Only quoted games count |
Ties | Dead Heat rules apply |
If any scheduled game is cancelled, postponed, or fails to complete four quarters, all bets will be void.
23. Daily NBA Player Specials
Rules
Singles only.
If the player does not participate, bets are void.
Official NBA statistics determine settlement.
24. NCAAB Games
Throughout the season, NCAAB games may be displayed using the "@" designation regardless of whether they are played at neutral venues.
25. 3x3 Basketball
Settlement Rules
Bets are settled according to official competition rules.
If a game starts but is not completed, all bets are void unless the market outcome has already been determined.
Overtime counts for all match-result markets where required to determine a winner.
26. Bet Builder
Single Bets
If any selection within the Bet Builder becomes void, the entire bet becomes void.
Multiple Bets
If one selection becomes void, that leg is removed and the bet reduces to the next denomination.
Example:
Original Bet | Result |
4-Fold | One leg void |
Settlement | Becomes a Treble |
Additional Rules
Rule | Description |
Overtime | Counts where applicable |
Player Participation | Any player taking part is considered a runner |
Season Markets | Void if player changes teams unless outcome already determined |
Pricing Errors | talkSPORT BET may cancel bets placed at obviously incorrect odds |
Disputes | talkSPORT BET's data provider decision is final |
27. Enhanced Accas
Standard Enhanced Accas
If any leg becomes void, the entire bet becomes void.
Permutation Multiples
Example: "At Least 2 to Win"
If a leg becomes void:
The bet remains valid if the required number of winners is still achieved.
Otherwise, the bet is void.
28. Non-Completion of Competitions
If a competition cannot be completed due to unforeseen circumstances, all bets will be settled according to the decision of the relevant governing body.
29. Maximum Payout Limits
Please refer to talkSPORT BET's Maximum Payout Limits for full details.