American Football Rules

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Includes NFL, NCAA college football, WLAF, UFL, CFL and arena football.

If the venue of the match changes, bets already placed will stand as long as the home team is still assigned. If the home and away teams of the games listed are head-to-head, bets placed on the original list will be void. We’ll talk more about it here at Xgtiger Casino.

Unless otherwise stated below, 2-way market feed rules apply. Single bets are returned, and in multiples/parlays, selections are considered non-runners.

Pre-match bets (match lines including 2nd half/4th quarter bets) include overtime unless otherwise stated

Unless otherwise stated, bets must be placed with 5 minutes or less remaining in the scheduled game time unless a specific market outcome has been determined.
All NFL game markets and pregame props will be adjusted based on game data posted on www.nfl.com on game day. Subsequent changes will not affect billing.

For all spread and total bets, the tie or tie rule applies.

1st Half/Full or Double Match

Predict the result at half time and at the end of regular time. The game must be completed for bets to be valid. This market does not include overtime settlement.

For pre-match props, the match must be completed for bets to take effect unless settlement of bets has already been determined.

Total number of teams, odd or even

For settlement purposes, a team’s zero points will be considered an even number.

first attack of the game

This line is determined by the first attacking play in the scrimmage (excluding penalties). If the kickoff is returned for a touchdown, bets will stand on the next kickoff. Incomplete or intercepted passes and QB Sacks or Fumbles will be considered a Pass Play. Fouls traded on the RB will be considered a Run Play.

total offensive yards

Settlement is based on both teams’ net yards (including conceded yards).

Team with the most passing yards

Settlement is based on maximum total yardage thrown.

Team with most rushing yards

Settlement is based on the highest total rushing yards earned (including negative yardage).

punish

All penalty markets are based on an accepted penalty. Refusal penalties do not count.

Player props/shows

Bets stand or “live” if the player enters a match. Players are dueling or “in action” if two players are competing in a match. Push/tie rules apply.

For the following markets, your players must be dressed/active for bets to take action (per the official NFL playbook):

First/Last and Anytime Touchdown Scorers

Guess the name of the scorer’s first/last/any touchdown in the game, or if there was no touchdown. Players must participate in a match or place a bet to place bets.

Pre-game prop bets excluding overtime

For the following markets, the game must be completed for bets to be valid:

1st Half/Full or Double Match

Predict the result at half time and at the end of regular time.

In-Play / In-Play Match Betting / In-Play / In-Play Half Time / In-Play / In-Play Quarter Bets include overtime unless otherwise stated

Matches or related quarter/half bets must be completed to stand/stand unless settlement of bets has been determined.

For billing purposes:

Half-time betting (unless otherwise stated, any points scored in overtime will be included in the second half)

Quarter Bets (4th quarter will include any points scored in overtime unless otherwise stated)

1st Half/Full or Double Match

If the game does not include overtime.season props

All season items are based on regular season games only. Player statistics stand regardless of any trades during the regular season, but players must play a snapshot of the regular season for bets to stand

Futures/Season Betting

Super Bowl, Conference Championship and Division Championship bets stand regardless of season length.

NFL regular season wins and matchups are based on teams completing all 16 regular season games, while CFLs are based on all 18 regular season games, unless the remainder in the season will not affect the result.

The winner of the AFC/NFC conference is determined by the team that advances to the Super Bowl.

NFL division winners are determined by games won during the regular season (NFL tiebreaker rules apply).

Conference wild-card winners are teams that qualify for the playoffs through the NFL’s wild-card selection.

The conference No. 1 seed winner is an NFL-designated team that will have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

NFL/NCAAF regular season wins and matchups are determined by teams completing a specified minimum number of games.

CFL in Gray Cup – Teams that advance to the Gray Cup finals will be deemed the winners of their respective divisions.

Conference/Division Betting

Teams participating in direct tournaments are grouped into conferences and divisions. For example, the NFL is divided into 2 conferences (American Football Conference and National Football Conference), each with 4 divisions (North, East, West, and South). Offer each participating team a price to win their respective divisions and conferences.

Australian Rules

All match markets will be settled, including overtime, unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, the allotted time must be completed for bets to stand. If the Governing Body changes the duration of a match prior to the start of the match, the changed duration will be considered the official regulation time for the match and all bets will stand until the new regulation time has been completed.

match betting

If any game ends in a draw/draw, including overtime, bets will be refunded unless a price is given for the draw/draw. Bets will be settled on official AFL results only.

matches are not listed

If the venue of the match changes, bets already placed will stand, provided the home team is still designated. If the home and away teams of the games listed are head-to-head, bets placed on the original list will be void.

Quarterly Betting (Live and Pre-Game)

For all quarterly bets, if a specific quarter is not completed, bets will be void unless a specific market outcome has been determined. If a game goes into overtime, it will be included in the settlement (considered a continuation of the 4th quarter).

Half-time betting (live and pre-match)

For all half-time bets, if a particular half is not completed, bets will be void unless a specific market result is determined. If a game goes into overtime, it is included in the settlement (considered a continuation of the second half).

Half-time/full-time or double results

Predict the outcome of a game at half time and full time, including overtime (if any).

Team to score first

Market covers any mark like goal/under for settlement purposes.

The first team to score

Markets cover the Purpose for settlement purposes only.

Betting on the season

With the exception of the Premier League champions, the AFL Seasonal Market is only available for the regular season and is based on the official AFL ladder.
In the event of a tie in any market, the winner will be deemed the team with the highest percentage. (Worst percentage for wooden spoons).

Most Losses (Regular Season) – Determines the team with the most losses in the regular season. If two or more teams have the same number of losses, the winner will be determined as the team with the worst difference for and against. The regular season must be completed for bets to stand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Camp is credited with altering the rules of rugby to create the game of modern North American football we are familiar with today. The line of scrimmage, use of downs, point system, the number of players per side, and the creation of the quarterback position all stemmed from Walter Camp’s influence.
 

Etymology and names

In the United States, American football is referred to as “football”. The term “football” was officially established in the rulebook for the 1876 college football season, when the sport first shifted from soccer-style rules to rugby-style rules.