Sports Rules and Help

Single Bets

A Single bet is a bet placed on one selection (without any combination of one or more other selections in a parlay). PlayNow now offers single-event betting on all markets in the Sportsbook (excluding Same Game Parlay).

Parlay Bets

A parlay is a bet that combines the outcomes of two or more individual predictions and is also dependent on all of those predictions being correct in order to have a winning bet. Parlaying picks is a great way to increase the amount of potential return of your sports bet.

Below is the list of available parlays:

• Double (2 Picks)
• Treble (3 Picks)
• 4-Fold to 20-Fold

Full cover bets

As an extension of parlay betting, Full Cover bets include all possible combinations of parlays available. Full Cover Bets may also include single bets (when available).

Below is the list of available Full Cover bets:

• Trixie
• Patent
• Yankee
• Canadian
• Heinz
• Super Heinz
• Goliath

Power Picks

A 'Power Pick' is a great way to make a quick parlay bet in a single click - AND get a higher payout if you win! A 'Power Pick' is a single bet featuring multiple outcomes and an increased odds value then creating your own parlay. A Power Pick CANNOT be parlayed with any other bet. All event results within the Power Pick must be correct (as specified in the terms posted) for a winning bet. The cut-off time for placing a Power Pick bet typically corresponds to the start time of the Event that starts first within the Power Pick. Any Power Pick (or parlay bet advertised with enhanced odds) that is comprised of an event that is not completed (e.g. abandoned, postponed) will be Void. As with all bets, Power Picks are subject to change or removal without prior notice.

Win/Place bets

A Win/Place bet (or sometimes known as an 'Each Way' bet) is basically two bets; one bet for your Pick to win, the other for your Pick to 'place' (finish in 2nd - or as many places as specified in your bet). The 'place' part of the bet is essentially a backup bet. You will receive a return on your bet if your Pick wins but also if it places. The place part of the bet will always be a fraction of the odds you have taken, usually 1/4 or 1/5. Terms for each Win/Place bet may vary and are always listed with the offer.

When betting Win/Place with Golf 'Outright Winner (Must Finish under Par)', selected golfer must finish Under Par for bet to be a potential winner.

For example, a Golf Tournament may feature the Win/Place terms as a quarter the odds for Four Places which is written as:These terms mean your bet can win be a winner to if your selection finishes within the first four places (first, second, third and fourth) at a quarter of the odds (divide the winning odds by 4).

If the Golfer you have selected wins the tournament, you get returns for that player winning and also for placing. If the golfer finishes 2nd, 3rd or 4th then you get returns for the 'place' part only - your 'win' portion of the bet is not a winner.

With PlayNow you can now include a pick with a Win/Place bet as part of your parlay. To do this, Simply tick the 'Win/Place' selection box next to the Parlay option you want to bet and the Win/Place option will be added to your bet.

Same Game Parlay

Same Game Parlay (SGP) is a Single bet combining individual predictions from the same event. Same Game Parlay bets are currently available on NFL, NBA, EPL soccer, Rugby League, and Rugby Union events.

How to get a Sports Freebet token

How can I get a Sports Freebet Token? Promotions offering Freebets are offered from time to time. To review the availability and details of any Freebet promotion, check the Sports Promotions page by clicking on the promotions link in the navigation at the top of the page.

How can I get a Sports Freebet Token? Promotions offering Freebets are offered from time to time. To review the availability and details of any Freebet promotion, check the Sports Promotions page by clicking on the promotions link in the navigation at the top of the page.

How can I get a Sports Freebet Token? Promotions offering Freebets are offered from time to time. To review the availability and details of any Freebet promotion, check the Sports Promotions page by clicking on the promotions link in the navigation at the top of the page.

There are also specific promotions that are available to you through your 'My Promotions' page from time to time. You can check these promotions by logging into your account and then click on the 'My Account' link at the top right corner of the page. From here you should click on the 'My Promotions' link in the left navigation and look for the section called 'Promotions Available to You'.

Where to find your Sports Freebet.

To view any Freebets you might have, Login to your Account and then click on the 'My Account' link at the top right corner of the page. Click on the 'My Promotions' link in the left navigation which will display all of your promotional rewards. You can see whether you have any Freebet by looking at the 'Tokens' section of this page.

If you do have a Sports Freeebet available to use, you will see the 'Apply Freebet' drop down menu next to the bet options available where you can apply the Freebet of your choice.

How to redeem a Freebet

First, add a selection or multiple selections to build your bet. If you have a Freebet (token) that is available to be used in your account, you will see the following “Apply Freebet” link appear below the available bet types.

To apply the Freebet to your bet, simply click on the drop down arrow, which will show all the Freebets that are available to be used and click on the Freebet to apply it to the betslip.

Depending on the picks you have added to your betslip, you may have multiple bet types available. If multiple bet types are displayed, you will need to select which bet type you want to apply the Freebet (clicking the applicable ‘radio button’) before proceeding.

Once you have selected the bet type and Freebet you want to use, the Freebet amount will autofill into the applicable stake box. If successfully applied, you will see a green checkmark with the Freebet name displayed below the bet type you selected.

If you wish to stake a larger amount then just the value of your Freebet, simply enter the total  amount in the stake box. For example, to place a $50 wager while using a $20 token, enter $50 into the stake box and then apply the ($20) Freebet. In this scenario, $30 will be taken from your balance in addition to the Freebet.  It is important to note, that if your bet is a winner, the $30 stake is included in potential Returns while the $20 token portion of the stake would not (as only winnings from Freebets are returned to the account in cash).

Please Note that only a Freebet may only be used on one bet type, however if placing multiple bets at once, and more than one Freebet is available, Freebets can be applied to multiple bets. For example you could have 1 Freebet applied to a ‘Doubles’ bet, and another Freebet applied to a ‘Single’ bet type within the same bet slip:

Once you’ve clicked on “Place Bet” it will bring you to the Confirmation Step (if selected in your betslip Settings). The Freebet will be displayed under the bet type on the betslip.

Note: If you do not see the Freebet listed below the bet type, it means the token was not successfully applied. If you Confirm Bet without the Freebet displayed on the bet slip below the bet type, the funds used for the bet will be from your account balance (and not the Freebet).

Once bet is confirmed, you will see the Freebet again listed on the confirmation slip in green indicating that the token was used successfully on your bet.

Freebet token restrictions

It is not possible to use a Freebet Token across multiple bets on your Betslip. For example, you are not able to use $5 of a $10 Sports Freebet towards a Single bet and the remaining $5 of the Freebet to a parlay bet.

It is not possible to use a Freebet and wager LESS than the value of a Freebet
When you win a bet for which you have placed using a Sports Freebet, only the prize amount of that bet will be returned to your wallet. The value of your Freebet will NOT be returned.

Only one Freebet may be used on any one bet, however if placing multiple bets at once, if more than one Freebet is available, Freebets can be applied to multiple bets.

How to place a Sports bet

First, log in with your user ID and password by clicking the 'LOG IN' button in the top right corner of the page. If you don’t have an account with PlayNow.com, click JOIN, it's free and only takes a few minutes.

Next you need to find what you want to bet on. You can do this by searching the sports home page for featured bets - here you will find a mix of events available and some popular picks. You can also select a sport from the left navigation which will bring you to the specific sport page you have selected. Popular links are listed at the top under the 'Featured' header.

Once you are on your selected sport page, you will find all available events displayed chronologically within each League or Tournament. To drill down to view all bets available within any event, click on the event name OR click the link on the far right of the event which displays the number of bets available.

After you have decided on a selection, click the odds button for that pick which will add it to the Betslip.

How to place a single bet

How to place a parlay bet

Confirming your bet

Now that your wagers have been entered, you are satisfied with your Potential Return (featured near the bottom of the Bet Slip) and have clicked the 'Place Bet' button, you will be displayed a summary of your bet on a confirmation screen. 

This is a great opportunity to review your bet(s) and ensure all the details are correct. If your bet(s) are correct click the 'CONFIRM' button at the bottom of the Bet Slip or click 'Go Back' to make a change. (If you're not yet logged in, you will be prompted to do so at this time). Please note, once bets have been confirmed, they cannot be cancelled.

After your bet has been confirmed you will be presented with a success message and bet receipt which indicates your bet has been successfully placed.

How to place a single bet

Betting on PlayNow no longer requires you to create parlay bets. You can choose to add a single Pick to your Betslip.

The next step is to enter your wager amount by clicking on the wager amount field. Doing this will calculate your potential winnings for the bet and will enable the ‘PLACE BET’ button at the bottom of the Betslip which you should click to place your bet.

You can add up to 20 single picks to your Betslip and can add a different wager amount for each of these and place your bet for all of them at the same time.

How to place a parlay bet

In order to make a parlay bet, select two or more picks to add to your Betslip. Once you have enough combinable picks on your Betslip to create a valid bet, the parlay betting option at the top of the Betslip or below the Singles selections will be displayed. The number of picks you have added to your Betslip will determine the number of parlay options available to bet on.

To place a bet (or multiple bets) enter your wager amount and click on the ‘PLACE BET' button at the bottom of your Betslip when you are ready to place your bet.

How to place a live bet

PlayNow.com offers Live Betting which means you can bet on events while they are still in progress. Due to the fast pace of Live Betting, live odds are dynamically changing throughout the course of an event according to the action in the game. As odds change, they will either temporarily change to a GREEN colour as odds increase (drift) and RED when odds decrease (shorten).

Typically when there has been a significant change in a game (e.g., a goal has been scored) some (or all) selections will be 'Suspended' temporarily until the revised odds can be posted. A suspended selection will be signified by the words 'suspended' appearing next to the selection and betting on this selection will not be possible until the suspended notice is removed.

You can view all live betting events by clicking 'Live Betting' from the navigation at the top of the page. This will display the full range of available Live events.

All Live events are grouped on the left Navigation Menu by sport and league and then displayed according to the most recent start time

By selecting any live betting event displayed in the left navigation menu, all betting options will be displayed for that event.

On the Live Event page, you can follow along with the Live scoreboard (for most sports) while you choose the selections and make your picks.

When placing a bet which includes a pick from a live event, often you will have to wait for a short additional delay before the bet is processed.

How to place a win/place bet

To place a Win/Place bet, tick the Win/Place box on your selection slip when you have an applicable Pick. Because a Win/Place is acts like two bets, your wager amount will be doubled if you select this option. A Win/Place bet of $5 will actually cost you $10.

How to place a win/place bet in a parlay

With PlayNow you can now include a pick with a Win/Place bet as part of your parlay. To do this, Simply tick the 'Win/Place' selection box next to the Parlay option you want to bet and the Win/Place option will be added to your bet. Because a Win/Place is acts like two bets, your wager amount will be doubled if you select this option. A Win/Place bet of $5 will actually cost you $10.

How to tell if you've won

To check if your bet is a winner (or to just check on the status of a bet), Login to your Account, go to the Sports home page and then select the 'My Bets' link located on the right hand side on the main horizontal navigation bar.

From the 'My Bets' page, select the options and date range for the bet you are looking for and then select the 'Search' button. Expand the bet row using the arrow on the right side of the table for access to the full bet details.

To find all results from any event offered on PlayNow.com Sports, go to the Results page and use the drop down menus to find the event you're looking for.

How to use Cash Out

Cash Out is only available on bets where all Selections are from eligible Cash Out Markets. Bets that are eligible for Cash Out will display as available under the Cash Out section on the betslip. Ongoing availability of Cash Out offers for any given bet is not guaranteed. As such, Players should not place bets with the sole intention to cash them out.

Prior to bet placement, markets available for Cash Out can be identified when the Cash Out icon is displayed with the market name on the event page.

Step 1:

Once you have placed a bet, you can find all of your cash out-eligible bets in the “My Bets” Menu, located at the top of your Bet Slip!

Step 2:

When you have found the bet you want to cash out, use the “Cash Out Settings” located under your bet information to choose how much of the available payout to cash out.

You can do a full cash out or choose a partial cash out. Partial cash out enables you to keep a portion of your original stake on the bet, while depositing a portion of the pay out directly to your wallet.

Step 3:

Once you have decided on how much of the payout you would like to cash out, click the Cash Out button and confirm!

Step 4:

Cash out of a bet, or portion of the bet in the event of a partial Cash Out, will be indicated by a message on the betslip. The money will be deposited directly into your wallet!

Betslip Settings: Choose option to bypass Confirm Bet process when placing a bet

At the start of your sportsbook session, all bets will require you to Confirm the bet before placement is possible.

If desired, this option can be adjusted in the Betslip Settings tab.

By deselecting (unticking) the “Confirm my bets before placing” option within the ‘Settings’ tab on the betslip, all bets will ‘skip’ the ‘Bet Confirm’ stage and proceed from an initial ‘Place Bet’ stage directly to the final ‘Confirm’ stage.

Any changes made to this setting by a Player may only be retained during that session within the Sportsbook. After Player leaves the Sportsbook or logs out of their PlayNow session, the setting may return to the default state where the ‘Confirm my bets before placing’ option is selected.

By selecting this option, the Player fully accepts the skpping of the Confirm Bet process and PlayNow will not cancel any bets for a which a Player is unsatisfied with their bet due to this setting being selected.

Betslip Settings: Automatically accept all odds and line changes prior to bet placement

At the start of your sportsbook session, you will always be required to accept any odds and/or line changes that may occur on the Betslip before proceeding.

If desired, this option can be adjusted in the Betslip Settings tab.

If a Player selects the "Accept all odds and line changes prior to bet placement" option within the ‘Settings’ tab on the betslip, the Selections on the betslip will indicate any subsequent odds and/or other line changes (Spreads, Totals etc.) while the bet is being built; however the Betslip will not require the Player to actively ‘Confirm’ any of those odds changes in order to attempt bet placement.

Any changes made to this setting by a Player may only be retained during that session within the Sportsbook. After Player leaves the Sportsbook or logs out of their PlayNow session, the setting may return to the default state where the ‘Accept All Odds and Line changes prior to Bet Placement’ option is not selected.

By selecting this option, the Player fully accepts any related changes to Selections on their Betslip that may occur and PlayNow will not cancel any bets for a which a Player is unsatisfied with any changes that may have occurred while this setting was selected.

Same Game Parlay

Once you have logged in to the sportsbook and navigated to the event you would like to bet on, select the SGP tab to see the selections available.

As you make your selections, your unique Same Game Parlay bet will appear in the SGP section under the event header; the number of selections and respective odds will be automatically calculated and displayed as well. Once you have chosen all of your selections, click the ‘Add SGP to Betslip’ button. Navigate to the bet slip to place a stake and confirm your bet.