What does a player not starting mean?

When a player is said to "not start" in football, it means they are not included in the initial 11 players chosen to begin the match on the field, and instead will start the game on the bench as a substitute, only coming on to play if the manager decides to replace another player during the game. 

What does this mean for my bet?

Your bet will still run as normal. Your player may get subbed on during the game and your bet could win.

• In the event of a player not playing, all bets will be made void IF the player does not take any part in the match.
• If the player comes on they will be treated as a runner for bets upon which they can be successful ie. Anytime Goalscorer, Wincast.
• If a player has any opportunity to fulfil the bet they are counted as a runner, irrelevant of how long they have played.

What if I leave the bet to run, and the player doesn't come on?

This depends on the type of bet you have placed...

• On Single bets - we would refund your bet after full time
• On Multi's & Bet Builders - We would void the selection/leg with the player in it. Your bet will then be repriced to reflect the voided selection, and all other selections in your bet will stand.

What does this mean for First Goalscorer bets?

Your player doesn't start or is subbed:

• If your player doesn't start and there has already been a first goalscorer decided before they come on, then your first goalscorer bet is void.
• If they come on and no first goalscorer has been decided yet then it is still a valid bet as they still have an opportunity to score the first goal.
• If your goalscorer starts and another player scores, you will lose your stake.

What does this mean for Anytime Goalscorer bets?

Your player doesn't start or is subbed:

• If a player has any opportunity to fulfil the bet they are counted as a runner, regardless of how long they have played.
• This means that if your player goes off injured in the first minute and hasn't scored they are deemed a loser; likewise, if your player comes off the bench late on and doesn't score they are also deemed a loser.

What does this mean for Scorecast/Wincast bets?

Scorecast:

• We do not fully void a scorecast if the player does not partake in the game instead the bet is settled as a correct score single. The first goalscorer part of the bet is governed by the same rules as first goalscorer single bets - own goals do not count and if your player either comes on before the first goal is scored or goes off without scoring, the entire bet is deemed as a loser. Note we do not fully void a scorecast if the player does not partake in the game.

Wincast:

• This is a bet on a player to score in 90 minutes and the nominated team to win the game. It slightly differs from a scorecast in that it is completely voided if the player does not take part, it is not settled as a single on the team to win. If a player plays any part in the game they are deemed to have been active and therefore the bet stands.

Do I have any other options?

You could try to Cash Out your bet, if the Cash Out is available.

• To do this, head to your bets and locate the bet you are wanting to Cash Out.
• Try clicking Cash Out on your bet before the game kicks off so you can place a bet on a player who is starting. Please note, Cash Out may not always be available. See more information here on how Cash Out works and why Cash Out may not be available for you.