Ice Hockey Rules

European Ice Hockey and IIHF International Competitions

  • In case of a match being postponed, it will be voided unless it takes place within 48 hours of the initial scheduled starting time.
  • Bets will be settled according to the result declared by the relevant governing body at the end of the match. In the absence of consistent, independent evidence or in the presence of significant conflicting evidence, bets will be settled based on our own statistics.
  • All markets will be settled with the result at the end of regular time (60 minutes) unless otherwise stated. The only exceptions are for matches that are played for a lesser duration (e.g. 30 minutes) as agreed by the laws of the competition in which they are competing or agreed by both sides prior to kick-off. In such cases, if the match is played in the traditional format of 3 periods, all bets will be settled at the end of the agreed game length.
  • 2-Way Match Betting/Moneyline will be settled on result after overtime (including any subsequent shootout).
  • Should a match be abandoned, all markets will be voided unless the outcome has been unequivocally decided.
  • All Outright markets include playoffs where applicable.

Overview of Specific Markets (European Ice Hockey and IIHF International Competitions)

  • Period Markets - Settled on the exact score of the specified period. For settlement purposes the, 3rd period does not include any overtime played. Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.
  • Double Result - Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd periods.
  • Race to xth Goal - The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. Should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will void. Does not include Over-time or Shootout.
  • All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for the purposes of Live Betting.
  • Match Odds (3-Way): Excludes overtime and will be settled on the result declared prior to any period of overtime played.

Player Props (European Ice Hockey and IIHF International Competitions)

  • Overtime counts for all player proposition markets. Players must appear on the ice during play for bets to stand. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply.
  • Anytime/First Goalscorers - For the purpose of settlement all skaters who are dressed to play are considered runners. In the event a player does not dress for a game bets will be void. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply for settlement.
  • Player Total Points - All bets are settled based on player total number of goals plus assists. All totals are inclusive of overtime. If one of the players doesn't see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

US Ice Hockey (General)

  • These rules apply for NHL, AHL and any NHL sanctioned competition.
  • All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league's governing body (www.nhl.com).
  • In case of a match being postponed, it will be voided unless it takes place within 48 hours of the initial scheduled starting time.
  • Games must go 55 minutes for bets to stand. In the event a game is suspended prior to the 55th minute of play bets will be void unless the result of a market has been clearly determined during the normal course of play.
  • Overtime (including any subsequent shootout) counts for all markets unless stated otherwise.
  • In the event of a shootout, the winning team will be credited with one goal. This counts for all markets where applicable.
  • All Outright markets include playoffs where applicable.

Overview of Specific Markets (US Ice Hockey)

  • Money Line/Puck Line/Total Goals/Alternates - Includes overtime and any subsequent shootout for settlement purposes. In the event of the total being the exact index quoted, bets will result in a push.
  • 60 Minute Markets - Where indicated 60 minute markets exclude overtime and shootout goals.
  • 65 minute Markets - Inclusive of all overtime and shootout goals where applicable.
  • Period Markets - Settled on the exact score of the specified period. For settlement purposes the 3rd period does not include any overtime played. Dead heat rules apply to the Highest Scoring Period market.
  • Double Result - Settled on the score of the game at the end of the 1st and 3rd Periods.
  • Race to xth Goal - The winner will be the team to achieve the number of specified goals first. Should neither team reach the target, pre-match bets will be void. This market includes Over-time. It does not include Shootout.
  • Number of Goals/Total Goals Odd/Even - Includes overtime (and any subsequent shootout) for settlement purposes.
  • Number of Home/Away Goals - This market is settled on the basis of 60 minutes' play only and does not include overtime or shootouts.
  • Team to Score xth Goal - The winner will be the team to score the specified goal number first. This market does not include overtime or shootouts
  • 1st team to score market - The winner will be the team to score the first goal. This market includes Overtime but does not include Shootouts. If the game goes to a shootout and no goal has been scored, bets on this market will be void.
  • All markets are subject to their respective pre-match rules for the purposes of Live Betting.
  • Match Odds (3-way): Excludes overtime and will be settled on the result declared prior to any period of overtime played.
  • Match Odds / Total Goals Double: Market excludes overtime and any subsequent shootout for settlement purposes

Player Props (US Ice Hockey)

  • Overtime counts for all player proposition markets. Players must appear on the ice during play for bets to stand. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply.
  •  Anytime/First Goalscorers - For the purpose of settlement all skaters who are dressed to play are considered runners. In the event a player does not dress for a game, bets will be void. Only goals scored in regulation or overtime count for settlement purposes. Shootout goals do not apply for settlement.
  • Player Total Points - All bets are settled based on player total number of goals plus assists. All totals are inclusive of overtime. If one of the players doesn't see any game time, then all bets on that market will be void.

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