Sportsbook Support: Sports Specific Terms and Conditions at TopBet
What is the “retain selections” option on my bet ticket after I confirm my wager?
We always try to settle bets as quickly as possible. For some events, official confirmation of the result is necessary before settlement takes place, which may cause a slight delay. We aim to settle all bets within an hour of the event finishing and In-Play bets during the event, where the result is available.
To bet on a single selection, make your choice from the sports navigation and then choose your market. Select the price you wish to take and this automatically adds your selection to the Bet Slip. Once on the Bet Slip, you can enter the stake you wish to risk. If your selection is correct, select Place Bet. Make sure that you click the check box ‘Confirm Bet’ in order for your wager to push through. If you wish to receive an email confirmation of your bet, check ‘Email Receipt’ check box.
We offer straight bets, totals, spreads, Asian handicaps, parlays, propositions and some teasers/progressive parlays bets.
Yes. Our livebetting feature is available on the desktop version only. It will be soon available in the mobile site. We offer live in play for the following sporting events:
The minimum bet in the sportsbook online is $5. Combo wagers such as Parlays and Teasers have a minimum wager amount of $1.
Moneyline wagers are also called Straight Bets It is the simplest form of wager: you predict which team wins the game. That’s it!
Odds are determined by a moneyline (American), price (decimal) or fraction and you must win these bets outright. Moneylines are indicated as + (plus) or - (minus) followed by a numerical value, like +150 or -150, while the price odds are reflected by using the moneyline transfigured as a decimal like 1.67 or 2.5. Fractions appear as 3/2 or 2/3.
With moneyline wagers, in the event of a tie, your bet becomes a push/no action.
The minus sign (-150) indicates the favorite and the plus sign (+150) indicates the underdog. That value shows the amount you win for every $100 bet. For example; If a favorite has -150, you need to bet $150 to win $100. The reverse applies for the underdog. If an underdog has +150, your $100 bet nets you a $150 winnings.
You cannot buy points on a moneyline wager.
American, Fraction & Decimal Odds Conversion Table
Fraction |
American |
Decimal |
2/7 |
-350 |
1.29 |
1/3 |
-300 |
1.33 |
2/5 |
-250 |
1.40 |
1/2 |
-200 |
1.50 |
4/7 |
-175 |
1.57 |
2/3 |
-150 |
1.67 |
4/5 |
-125 |
1.80 |
5/6 |
-120 |
1.83 |
10/11 |
-110 |
1.91 |
1/1 |
100 |
2.00 |
21/20 |
105 |
2.05 |
11/10 |
110 |
2.10 |
6/5 |
120 |
2.20 |
5/4 |
125 |
2.25 |
3/2 |
150 |
2.50 |
7/4 |
175 |
2.75 |
2/1 |
200 |
3.00 |
Fraction |
American |
Decimal |
9/4 |
225 |
3.25 |
5/2 |
250 |
3.50 |
3/1 |
300 |
4.00 |
4/1 |
400 |
5.00 |
5/1 |
500 |
6.00 |
6/1 |
600 |
7.00 |
7/1 |
700 |
8.00 |
8/1 |
800 |
9.00 |
9/1 |
900 |
10.00 |
10/1 |
1000 |
11.00 |
15/1 |
1500 |
16.00 |
20/1 |
2000 |
21.00 |
30/1 |
3000 |
31.00 |
40/1 |
4000 |
41.00 |
50/1 |
5000 |
51.00 |
75/1 |
7500 |
76.00 |
100/1 |
10000 |
101.00 |
European Wagers (1x2 Wagers)
As with moneyline wagers you must win this bet outright, but have the choice of win, lose or tie each displaying the odds for those selections using your preferred format choice. The most common sport where this line type is used is soccer.
Point Spreads are the types of wagers wherein an ‘advantage’ is given to the underdog or a handicap is given to the favorites. The favorite will have a - (minus) points listed and the underdog will have a + (plus) points listed. The point spread indicates the amount of points that the favorite must win by or not lose by. Conversely, the underdog must not lose by more than the spread. Please see the image below:
In this scenario, Toronto will be given an additional 7-points on their final score, purely for betting purposes only. So even if they lost the game by 6-points, you still win the bet. The opposite happens to Cleveland. They will have 7-points subtracted from their final score. Thus, they need to win by at least 8-points for your wager to win.
If there are .5 (half point) totals listed, it simply eliminates the possibility of a tie/push/or no action to occur in those over/under wagers since there are no half points in Sports.
TopBet uses -110 odds for point spread wagers unless specifically/otherwise noted. This means you must bet $110 to win $100.
In the event of a tie, with the score landing directly on the spread (neither team winning nor losing by the amount of points in the spread), wagers are cancelled and we return your wager amount to your account. This is commonly known as a "push".
Buying points is only possible on basketball and football point spread wagers.
The Asian Handicap soccer bet is reflected as a +0.5 or -0.5 point spread for each game with the offered odds/price, thereby eliminating the tie bet, there are no pushes.
This will appear as...
For the "Splitball" bet there are two point spreads listed for each game, such as 0, +0.5, and 0, -0.5, with both lines listed at the same odds/price. The amount you bet will be "split" between the two lines thereby making essentially two separate bets in one wager.
This will appear as...
Since the "Splitball" option offers a whole and ½ point spread, ties are possible on these wagers. Ties are considered pushes on only that half (or "Split") of your bet. This means your bet on the ½ point spread (+/- 0.5) can win if there's a tie game, while the whole point spread (0, 1, etc) can lose if there is a tie.
Remember when you place a "Splitball" wager for say $20, what you're betting is $10 on each of the two spreads. If you want $20 on each spread, you'd need to bet $40.
Your payouts will be based on the same odds/price for both lines.
Asian Totals (Quarterball)
The unique aspect of the Asian Total is that it can be a quarter number (0.25, 0.75, 1.25, 1.75, etc). In this case, there are four possible outcomes: Win, Loss, Half-Win and Half-Loss. For example, a total of 2.25:
Betting on Over 2.25 means half the stake is bet on Over 2 and half is bet on Over 2.5, so:
If the total goals for the match are 3 or more, the bet is graded Win.
If the total goals for the match are 2, half the bet is graded Push and the other half is graded Loss, therefore the bet as a whole is graded Half-Loss.
If the total goals for the match are 1 or 0, the bet is graded Loss.
Betting on Under 2.25 means half the stake is bet on Under 2 and half is bet on Under 2.5, so:
If the total goals for the match are 3 or more, the bet is graded Loss.
If the total goals for the match are 2, half the bet is graded Push and the other half is graded Win, therefore the bet as a whole is graded Half-Win.
If the total goals for the match are 1 or 0, the bet is graded Win
You must be betting basketball or football on either Point Spreads or Over/Under to be able to buy points. Please see image
TopBet offers ½ point increments available on your bet ticket up to a total of THREE points (each ½ point increment is considered as a buy). When you move a spread 1.5 points, you're buying three ½ points and each will be calculated in accordance with the following:
Your Total Bet price will reflect the cost of the ½ points you select and will vary depending on the final spread you have selected. The first two ½ points are priced at $0.10, while the THIRD through SIXTH ½ points are priced at $0.15.
In football, we will charge extra for ½ points that move the line onto, or off of, three or seven.
For the ½ point that moves onto or off of 3, we'll charge you an extra $0.15 for a total of $0.25.
For the ½ point that moves onto or off of 7, we'll charge you an extra $0.5 for a total of $0.15.
For Example:
Let's say the St. Louis Rams are playing the Dallas Cowboys and the lines are set at:
If you think St. Louis can cover the point spread at +4, then you can buy the extra ½ point for $0.10. For this example you would move your line by $0.10 effectively buying yourself these new odds:
If you think Dallas can cover the point spread at -3, then you can buy the extra ½ point. For moving the line onto 3 in this example we'll charge you $0.10 for the ½ point and $0.15 for moving the line onto 3. Your total for that ½ point purchase becomes $0.25. Remember in football, wagers when moving the line onto, or off of, 3 or 7 your points will cost more and will be listed in the dropdown menu on the bet ticket.
For this example, you would move your line by $0.25 effectively buying yourself these new odds:
If you think Dallas can cover the point spread at -2, then you have to buy two more ½ points. Since these are the THIRD and FOURTH ½ points you are buying, they will each now cost you $0.15 for a total of $0.30 added to your line.
Here are your final odds:
Basically, you are giving yourself a higher chance of covering the spread by Buying Points. In turn, it lessens the amount you can win since there has been an extra advantage placed on your bet.
At TopBet all confirmed wagers are FINAL. Once you receive your Wager ID Number, the wager is in the system and considered final. We have a series of checks in place to help ensure that customers review and confirm their selections before placing their bets. The betting ticket has a Confirm check-box and a Place Bet button that must be checked and clicked before a wager is accepted.
If Win and If Action wagers are similar to a parlay in that you are choosing multiple selections on a single bet ticket. You may add up to EIGHT games on each If Win or If Action bet ticket. You may also combine different sports and leagues on a single ticket. The nature of If wager is that it allows your bet to move to the next wager as long as you keep winning. If wagers are useful tools for when your account balance is low.
Different from a parlay, you are only investing one initial wager amount from your account (for the first selection wager on the Bet Ticket). This is reflected as the Unit Bet on your bet ticket. All subsequent wagers are bet with the same initial wager amount.
If you're Unit Bet is $10 and on the first selection your payout is $20, you will be betting $10 (and no more) on the next selection on the bet ticket. If you win the second game and earn $60, you will still be betting that original Unit Bet amount $10 (and no more) on the next game and so on.
On an If Win ticket, should a game end in a tie or be cancelled for any reason, it is considered a LOSS. Once a loss has occurred in your multiple selections the wager stops and you only get payouts from the previous winning wagers on the bet ticket.
On an If Action ticket, should a game end in a tie or be cancelled for any reason, that game is considered a PUSH. That selection's wager is refunded and the ticket is still live, thereby placing your next wager on the next selection.
If Wager Rules:
If Win Example
Q. Is this the same product as TopBet previously offered?
A. No, this is an entirely new Live Betting product where in-game wagering lines are updated in real-time with a variety line options. Some of the many line options include; Spreads/Runlines, Moneylines, Totals, Alternate Totals/Spreads, Winning Margins, Road and Home Team Totals etc.
Q. How do I place my wagers for Live Betting?
A. Similar to the pregame markets bet ticket there is a Live Bet Ticket. Click on the line and it will populate that wager’s details into the Live Bet Ticket, you then add you wager amount and click Confirm and then Place Bet, your wager is placed and the wager details are available to view in the My Bets tab at the top of the Live Bet Ticket.
Q. What is the Quick Bet Mode on the Live Bet Ticket?
A. With live betting the action can move quickly; TopBet’s Live Betting Quick Bet Mode allows player’s bets to be placed in one step. Simply ; select Quick Bet Mode and select your bet amount. Each time you click a line in the betting area that bet will placed. Be careful, however, because once you click the line the bet is placed. You will not have a chance to confirm.
Q. How do I update the Quick Bet Value?
A. The Quick Bet Mode’s value is preset to $25. To change the value, you can add dollar amounts to the bet amount by clicking any preset value button, these preset values are additive, so when clicking on the them, you will add that amount to the wager value already in the window. Simply click on Clear All to reset to bet value to zero. You can also update the bet value manually by clicking the Value Window and inputting your own desired bet value.
Q. How come I can’t bet on a line?
A. The lines update in real-time and while doing so for a very short instance, will also become light grey and have a spinning symbol; during that short time, you would be unable to place a wager. In some instances, the lines box will show OFF, this indicates the line is Off The Board and may be down for a variety of reasons such as line updating, end of wagering period (e.g. 1st Quarter lines after the 1st Quarter is over) or the end of the game.
Q. I clicked on a line to bet it but my wager would not go through. Why?
A. Sometimes when dealing with automated feeds there are slight delays between our system and the system of the original source. In the time between when the source sends the information and you click on the wager to be placed, the information may have changed. Therefore, the system will do a final check before the bet is placed and your wager may be denied.
Q. Are there any special rules for Live Betting?
A. There are a few specific rules for Live Betting when it comes to the platform (Live Betting Rules), however, since these are not “special” prop bets the sport specific rules for Live Betting are the same as pre-game wagering.
1. If any market remains open with an incorrect score, match time/status we reserve the right to cancel wagers.
2. The user is not allowed to place a bet that exceeds their current available TopBet account balance (total balance less all pending bets).
3. The user is liable for all bets submitted, accidental or otherwise.
4. For all lines determined to have been available past post, or for bets we have determined were placed after the outcome of an event is known in part or in full, or after the selected participant or team has gained a material advantage (e.g. a score, etc), such open and settled bets in question will be cancelled.
5. In the event of an obvious line error on the posted proposition, all bets on the affected line ID will be graded No Action at the discretion of TopBet.
6. If the flow of the game causes the play calling to become too predictable, TopBet reserves the right to suspend certain propositions related to such situations.
7. Where we have reason to believe or suspect that a live bet has been placed after the outcome of a live event is known, or if delayed "live" television coverage results in a live bet being placed at the incorrect price after the selected participant has gained an advantage or disadvantage, we shall be entitled to treat the bet as No Action.
8. Grading: If the outcome of a market cannot be verified officially, we reserve the right to delay the settlement until official confirmation is obtained. In the event of an incorrect settlement of markets, we reserve the right to correct them at anytime.
This wager involves combining the final scores of both teams participating in the game and betting whether you think the combined score will go Over or Under our posted/offered total.
If there are .5 (half point) totals listed it eliminates the possibility of a tie/push/or no action to occur in those over/under wagers.
TopBet uses -110 odds for over/under wagers unless specifically/otherwise noted. This means you must bet $110 to win $100.
Buying points is possible on basketball and football over/under wagers.
You can combine multiple selections into one "string of bets" to make a Parlay. Although betting the outcomes of multiple games or events simultaneously/consecutively, a parlay ticket is one single bet that hinges on ALL of your selections on that one winning bet ticket. This is one of the most exciting wagers available on the website.
By adding two or more games/events to one ticket you will increase your payout, if you selected the winner of each game/event and bet them all together in a parlay. The more games in your parlay equals higher possible payout amount.
In the case of ties, voided/cancelled games, the affected game/event will be essentially removed from your ticket and thereby reduce the number of selections in your parlay. This will inherently reduce your payout. If only ONE event remains in your parlay due to ties/push and cancelled games, your remaining game/event bet becomes a Straight Wager.
The payouts in True Odds Parlay betting are based on multiplying each bet on your ticket's individual odds. Betting all favorites will have a lower payout than betting all underdogs.
You can combine multiple different sports on one parlay ticket (like a ticket with a soccer game, a football game and boxing match), but you cannot build parlays with any selections which you have bought points for on the bet ticket. We recommend checking the Parlay Card to see all parlayable wagers. Some other special bets like props are also not parlayable. Please consult Customer Support for a full list of not parlayable bet types.
TopBet determines the number of games/teams that are available on a parlay ticket and uses the bet ticket’s listed payouts, as opposed to the reference chart listed here.
Payout Chart for standard -110 bets
Similar to regular parlays in that you must bet all of your multiple selections on one Bet Ticket, the progressive parlay is restricted to either 4 or 8 game/event/team selections.
Payouts on progressive parlays are fixed, no matter what the odds of an individual game/event/team on your ticket are.
They also allow for 1 loss on a 4 event ticket and 2 losses on an 8 event ticket, just at lower payouts.
4 Team | |
---|---|
Wins | Payout |
4 wins | 4 - 1 (+400) |
3 wins | 1 - 1 (EVEN) |
8 Team | |
---|---|
Wins | Payout |
8 Wins | 75 - 1 (+7500) |
7 Wins | 5 - 1 (+500) |
6 Wins | 3 - 1 (+300) |
You may only bet TWO games in a Reverse Wager.
You may also combine different sports and leagues on a single ticket.
Similar to If Wagers and Parlays, in that your ticket is alive after a win and moves "forward" to the next selection, but different in that Reverse Wagers are actually TWO If Wagers made as ONE bet. You're betting the wager amount on each game as your Unit Bet and since it's reversed you are making TWO bets and thereby doubling your Total Bet for that bet ticket.
An If Win Wager is saying, "if your first team wins, you will bet the same initial amount back again on the second team". A Reverse Wager is adding the possibility for the reverse of that as well, which is saying "if your second team wins, you will bet the same initial amount back again on that first team". This is why your Unit Bet is doubled.
Let's say you Houston is playing Orlando in an NBA game and Cincinnati is playing Seattle in an MLB game, and you like both Houston and Cincinnati to win their games...
You can bet them both in a single Reverse Wager.
There are 4 possible outcomes to a Reverse Wager on TWO teams (they have to be from two different games but can be from different sports):
If Houston wins, your ticket continues with the straight wager payout from that game and essentially reinvests your initial wager amount on a win bet for Cincinnati. If Cincinnati wins, then you’ve won both parts of your Reverse Wager.
If Houston wins and Cincinnati loses, you will win the first If Wager but lose the second. You will win the straight wager payout for Houston winning, then minus your Unit Bet amount for the Cincinnati loss.
If Houston loses and Cincinnati wins, you will win the second If Wager but lose the first. You will win the straight wager payout for Cincinnati winning, then minus your Unit Bet amount for the Houston loss.
If they both lose then your ticket loses and you lose both Unit Bet amounts.
You can also choose to make an If Action Reverse Wager.
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NFL | 2000 | 200 | 2000 | 500 | 2000 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NFL 1st half 2nd half | 1000 | 200 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NFL quarters | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | |||||
NFL props | 100 | 100 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
NCAAF | 2000 | 200 | 2000 | 500 | 2000 | 1000 | 1000 | ||
NCAAF 1st half 2nd half | 1000 | 200 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NCAAF quarters | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
NCAAF props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Arena Football | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | |||||
CFL | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NBA | 1500 | 200 | 1000 | 300 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NBA 1st half 2nd half | 500 | 200 | 500 | 500 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | ||
NBA quarters | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
NBA props | 100 | 100 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
NCAAB | 1500 | 200 | 1000 | 300 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NCAAB 1st half 2nd half | 500 | 200 | 500 | 500 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | ||
NCAAB quarters | 1000 | 1000 | |||||||
NCAAB props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MLB | 500 | 200 | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
MLB 1st half | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
MLB props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NHL | 500 | 200 | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 200 | 1000 | 1000 | |
NHL props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boxing | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | |||||
Boxing props | 1000 | 1000 | |||||||
MMA | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | |||||
MMA props | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | 1x2 | Overnight | Asian Handicap | Parlays | Teasers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2H | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2H | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
props | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
Futures | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
Spreads | Overnight | Totals | Overnight | Moneyline | Overnight | Specials | Parlays | Teasers | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2H | 500 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||||
To win | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
The above wager limits are subject to change at any time for any individual player. They are to be recognized as a guide only. For up to date information on wager limits, please contact our customer service team
After you confirm and place your wager, the betting ticket refreshes with a confirmation message that includes your Wager ID Number. There is then an option at the bottom to retain the same selections from your ticket to start a new ticket with the same selections. It is merely a shortcut to opening up another bet ticket using the same selections as the previous one.
This is not to be confused with an extra (final) step to completing your previous wager. That wager was already confirmed, hence the wager ID number.
Nor is the Retain Selections an option to cancel the wager just placed.
In addition to other site rules regarding sports wagering, Player Prop (proposition) wagers shall additionally be governed by these rules:
Needs to win ALL selections in order to win the bet
Sweetheart Teaser has the same concept as the regular teaser but is more specific with the number of wagers and the number of adjusted points.
Needs to win ALL selections in order to win the bet