Sports Rules
Football
Any postponed, suspended, or rescheduled events will be considered as "NO ACTION". Overtime periods of any college or pro are counted in the final score On second-half wagers, overtime is included as part of the second-half in both side and total wagers.
On fourth quarter wagers, overtime is NOT included as part of the fourth quarter side or total.
* For wagering purposes the game must go at least 55 minutes of play.
Basketball
Any postponed, suspended, or rescheduled events will be considered as "NO ACTION".
Overtime periods of any college or pro are counted in the final score.
On second-half wagers, overtime is included as part of the second-half in both side and total wagers.
On fourth quarter wagers, overtime is NOT included as part of the fourth quarter side or total.
For wagering purposes the game must go at least 43 minutes of play for NBA and 35 minutes of play for College Basketball.
Hockey
LooseLines.com uses a moneyline for Hockey wagers. For example:
NEW JERSEY DEVILS +100 5 1/2 OVER - 105
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS -120 5 1/2 UNDER - 115
The game becomes official (action) after 55 minutes of play. Goals scored during overtime are included for wagers on the game, but are not included on wagers for the 3rd period.
If a game requires a shoot-out to determine the winner, One goal will be awarded to the winner for the final score (regardless of how many goals scored in the shoot-out) which will be recognized for the total goals scored as well as the winning team.
Game must be played on scheduled date and site.
Grand Salami: The Grand Salami will be decided by the total goals scored in all games scheduled in the given league for the given day. All scheduled games must play three full periods. If any scheduled game is canceled or stopped before three full periods are played, all wagers on the Grand Salami will be canceled.
Boxing
When the bell is sounded signifying the start of the opening round, the bout is considered official for wagering purposes. If the bout is officially stopped prior to the bell, that round is not considered a full round.
- Wagering on boxing is done laying or taking money odds.
- The minus (-) indicates the favorite.
- The plus (+) indicates the underdog.
Example:
EVANDER HOYFIELD +145
MIKE TYSON -165
- Player must lay $165 to win $100 on Tyson.
- Player would wager $100 to win $145 on Holyfield.
In the event of a draw, all money on the fight itself will be refunded unless there is a draw proposition, in which case the draw would be a winner. If you bet Holyfield or Tyson, the bet would be a loser.
Round proposition will be governed by the rules posted on our wagering sheets or as stated at the time of the wager.
In the event that either fighters do not make the required weight but the fight goes on, the following stipulations apply: When the bell sounds for the first round, the bout will be considered official, regardless of the scheduled length or title. The bout must have the original scheduled length to have action on a rounds proposition. If the bout is judged a TKO, it is considered a KO for grading purposes.
Nascar & Golf
LooseLines.com offers "to win it all" odds, as well as "match-ups" for both golf and nascar.
To win it all: This is selecting the winner of the tournament or race.
Example: Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship is -175. The player would lay $175 to win $100 on Tiger Woods to win the PGA Championship. Jeff Gordon is -150 to win the Brickyard 400. The player would lay $150 to win $100 on Jeff Gordon to win the Brickyard 400 race.
Golf match-up example:
Lee Janzen +155
Tiger Woods -175
The match-up is for the entire duration of the tournament. If one player withdraws before starting, then the bet is no action. If both players fail to make the cut, then their two day total score is used.
NASCAR match-up example:
Jeff Gordon -175
Mark Martin +155
The match-up is for the duration of the race. Both must start the race and complete 1 lap for the wager to be considered "action".
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.