Betting Rules

These Betting Rules explain how wagers are placed, accepted, reviewed and settled when you use Casino Lab. They are intended to help players understand the general principles that apply to betting activity. Specific game rules, promotional terms, account terms, payment conditions and responsible gambling information may also apply. By placing a bet, you confirm that you have read and understood the relevant rules and agree to follow them.

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1. General betting conditions

Casino Lab provides betting and gaming services subject to applicable laws, account requirements and the rules displayed on the relevant product or game. These rules apply to bets placed through the website or any other approved service made available to eligible players. Additional conditions may be shown before a bet is confirmed. If a specific game rule or promotion term conflicts with a general rule, the more specific rule will generally apply to that game or offer.

You must be legally permitted to gamble in Australia and must meet any applicable minimum age requirement before opening or using an account. You are responsible for checking that online gambling is lawful in your state or territory and for complying with all applicable requirements. Casino Lab may restrict access where a player is not eligible, where required information has not been provided, or where activity cannot be processed in accordance with applicable obligations.

You must provide accurate, current and complete account information.
You must use your own account and must not allow another person to place bets through it.
You must keep your login details secure and notify Casino Lab if you suspect unauthorised access.
You must not use the service for unlawful activity, fraud, collusion, market manipulation or any other prohibited purpose.
You must follow any identity, age, payment and verification checks that apply to your account.
You must not attempt to interfere with the website, games, betting systems or security controls.

A bet is normally treated as submitted when you select the required options, enter the stake and confirm the transaction through the betting interface. A bet is not guaranteed to have been accepted merely because a selection has been made or displayed. Acceptance depends on the bet being successfully recorded by the system. You should check your account history or bet receipt where available if you need to confirm that a transaction was recorded.

The stake, odds, potential return and other details shown at confirmation should be reviewed before you submit a bet. Once accepted, a bet generally cannot be changed or withdrawn unless the applicable product rules expressly allow it. Casino Lab is not responsible for errors made by a player when selecting a market, outcome, stake or other betting option.

2. Odds, markets and bet acceptance

Available markets, selections, odds and betting options may change at any time. Changes can occur because of event updates, trading decisions, technical information, market suspension or other operational reasons. The odds and terms that apply are the ones confirmed when the bet is accepted, subject to correction of an obvious error or the specific rules of the relevant product.

Casino Lab may suspend a market or temporarily stop accepting bets. This may happen before or during an event, including when material information is pending, an outcome may have changed, the event is interrupted, or the betting system requires review. A bet submitted while a market is suspended may not be accepted, or may remain pending until it can be assessed under the applicable rules.

A bet may be refused, limited, voided or referred for review where there is an obvious pricing or display error, a technical issue, a duplicate transaction, an invalid market, a breach of these rules, suspected misuse, or another reason permitted under the applicable terms. Where a correction is possible, the bet may be settled using the correct price or conditions. If correction is not possible, the bet may be cancelled and the stake returned where appropriate.

Combination and multiple bets

Combination bets are subject to the rules of the selected market and the relationship between the included selections. Some selections may not be combined, and a combination may be rejected where the outcomes are linked or otherwise unsuitable for the selected bet type. The return for a multiple or combination bet depends on the settlement of each relevant selection and the rules shown when the bet is placed.

Live and in-play betting

Live betting may involve a delay between an event occurring, the event being shown and the information being processed by the betting system. Markets may be suspended or updated during this delay. A bet placed during live activity is only valid if it is accepted by the system. If a bet is accepted after a material event has already occurred because of a technical or information delay, the applicable market rules may determine whether that bet remains valid.

Players should not assume that a displayed price, market or selection is available until the bet has been confirmed. A confirmation message, account record or bet receipt should be retained where possible. If the website displays inconsistent information, avoid placing another bet until the position is clear and check the relevant account history.

3. Results, settlement and cancellations

Bets are settled using the official result or outcome determined under the rules for the relevant market or game. Information displayed on the website may be provided for convenience, but settlement is based on the applicable official source or product result. Different sports, events and games can have different rules for postponed events, abandoned events, participants, scoring changes, disqualifications and amended results.

If an event is postponed, abandoned, interrupted or changed, the bet may be settled, held or cancelled according to the relevant market rules. A later result does not automatically determine settlement if the market rules specify a different time, result or condition. Players should review the rules associated with a market before betting, especially where an event may be affected by weather, scheduling, participant changes or official reviews.

A winning bet is settled according to the accepted odds or terms shown for that bet.
A losing bet does not qualify for a return unless the applicable rules provide otherwise.
A void or cancelled bet is normally treated as not having been placed, with the stake handled under the relevant rules.
Where a bet contains several selections, the treatment of one void selection may depend on the bet type.
An outcome may be reviewed if an official result is corrected or if a settlement error is identified.
If a settlement mistake is discovered, Casino Lab may correct the account balance and notify the affected player where appropriate.

Casino Lab may correct obvious administrative, technical or settlement errors. This can include correcting a displayed price, reversing an incorrect credit, or reprocessing a bet that was not properly recorded. If an amount has been paid to an account in error, the amount may be removed or recovered in accordance with the applicable account terms. Players should not knowingly use funds or credits that were provided in error.

You should check your bet history and account balance after placing bets and after results are available. If you believe a bet has been settled incorrectly, raise the issue promptly through the available support process and provide the relevant bet details. Reviews may require information about the event, market, selection, stake, time of placement and account activity.

4. Player responsibilities and responsible betting

Betting involves financial risk and outcomes are not guaranteed. You should only bet with money you can afford to lose and should regard gambling as entertainment rather than a way to earn income or recover losses. Do not chase losses, borrow money to gamble, or continue betting because you believe a win is due. Past results do not predict future results.

Set a budget before you begin and keep your spending within that amount.
Set time limits and take regular breaks from betting.
Avoid betting when you are upset, tired, affected by alcohol or drugs, or under financial pressure.
Do not increase your stake to recover previous losses.
Review your betting activity regularly and use available account controls where needed.
Ask for help if gambling is affecting your finances, relationships, work, study or wellbeing.

Casino Lab may provide tools or processes that help players manage their gambling, such as deposit limits, time reminders, activity information, temporary breaks or account restrictions. The availability and operation of these features may vary. A limit or restriction should be selected carefully, and you should not attempt to avoid a control by creating or using another account.

You can request assistance with account restrictions or other responsible gambling measures through the available support channel. If you believe gambling is becoming difficult to control, consider stopping play and seeking independent support from a qualified gambling counsellor or an appropriate Australian support service. In an emergency or where there is an immediate risk to your safety, contact emergency services.

These Betting Rules should be read together with the Casino Lab Privacy Policy, account terms, payment conditions, responsible gambling information and any specific rules displayed for a game, event, market or promotion. If you have questions about how a particular bet is accepted or settled, review the information shown before confirming the bet and seek clarification through the available support options.