Grading Rules
- All wagers are graded only after the contest is final. Furthermore, all sporting contests must be played on the date and site originally scheduled unless otherwise specified.
- Any postponed, suspended, or rescheduled events will be considered as "NO ACTION". There are certain events where this does not happen, such as Tennis and Golf match ups where a wager will continue until the match is final. In the case of a tied, suspended, or cancelled game in Baseball, some wagers may still have action. See Baseball rules for further explanation.
- LooseLines.com does not recognize protested games, or overturned decisions for wagering purposes.
- Overtime periods of any college or pro sport (except soccer) are counted in the final score.
- On second-half wagers, overtime periods are included as part of the second-half in both side and total wagers.
- On fourth quarter wagers, overtime quarters are NOT included as part of the fourth quarter side or total.
- Las Vegas rules will apply to any rule or wager not specifically covered by those stated herein. Warning: Gambling involves risk. By gambling on this web site, you run the risk that you may lose money.
When is The Game Official for Wagering Purposes?
Games must go at least:
Football (College & Pro):
- 55 minutes of play
- When wagering on football 4th quarters... any possible overtime will not be included for the 4th quarter, however, any possible overtime will be counted into the 2nd half score.
Pro Basketball:
- 43 minutes of play
- When wagering on pro basketball 4th quarters... any possible overtime will not be included for the 4th quarter, however, any possible overtime will be counted into the 2nd half score.
College Basketball:
- 35 minutes of play
- When wagering on college basketball, any possible overtime will be counted into the 2nd half score.
Pro Hockey:
Golf:
- 54 holes of play concluded
Baseball:
For all side bets, a game is considered official after five innings of play (four and a half if the home team is winning). Thereafter, if a game is cancelled or suspended the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning of play. If the home team scores to tie or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, the winner is then determined by the score at the time the game is cancelled.
When betting on totals and/or run-lines the game must go nine innings (eight and a half if the home team is winning). Extra innings are included in the final totals. Listed pitchers must start the game.
All wagers on baseball first halves or 5 innings will be decided on the basis of the score at the end of five full innings. If a game does not go five full innings, all first-half wagers or 5 inning wagers will be canceled. If the game should be deemed officially over after only 4½ innings, all first half wagers will be considered "no action".
In order to have action on MLB 'Total Season Wins', 'To Win the Division' and 'head to head team(s) or player(s) props and individual player stats', there must be at least 160 games played.
Tennis:
Retirement or Disqualification:
- Head to Head Matchups:
- Two full sets must be completed for wagers to stand. Less than 2 sets completed - all wagers will be considered void. Example: Federer 6-3, 4-6, 2-0 (Nadal retired due to injury). All wagers stand. Federer declared the winner while Nadal is deemed the loser. Example: Federer 6-3, 2-0 (Nadal retired due to injury). All wagers considered void.
- Sets Betting:
- If a tennis match is not completed because of a player retirement or disqualification, all Set wagers will be considered void. Such wagers will be canceled and the monies refunded.
Delay or Suspension
- If a tennis match is completed, all wagers stand as written. A delay in the start of a match will not affect the standing of wagers, nor will a suspension, as long as play is resumed and the match completed.
- In the event a match does not go the specified number of sets, and the match is shortened by tournament officials, the leader determined to be official by tournament officials shall be the winner.
Example: A match is scheduled for 5 sets, but only 3 sets can be played because of weather. The leader at the end of 3 sets would be declared the winner of the match.
Other Sports With Time Limits:
- Must play to either their conclusion or have five minutes or less of scheduled playing time remaining.
Boxing:
- When the opening bell has sounded for the first round (Pro, college & amateur) the bout is considered official.
- If the bout is judged a TKO, it is considered a KO for grading purposes.
If you have any questions about any of these rules, please contact us at 1-866-921-2533.
Disclaimer: It is the member's responsibility to question and clarify any event not covered or rules he/she does not understand prior to placing any wagers.