For a wager to pay, it must abide by a number togel via dana of rules called “official betting.” These rules determine how the wager is processed. For example, an if bet (a group of straight bets joined by an “if clause”) will only pay if all of its selections comply with the condition (clause). If the first of the two or more straight bets fails to meet the criteria, the second and subsequent selections will have action.

In order for a bet on a game to be official, all scheduled games in the series must have been played and settled prior to the start of a playoff or postseason game. This includes a wildcard game in which the winner is determined, as well as a series bet on regular season games.

Baseball teams often experience shortened and suspended games due to inclement weather. In these circumstances, bets on run line/total runs will have action only if the game is at least 7 innings long or 8.5 innings in the case of a home team leading game. In a 7 inning game, head to head player props will have action if the specified players pitch or play at least one plate appearance.

Any person who offers or accepts a bribe to fix a WBSC event is banned from participating in official betting and may be subject to criminal sanctions. In addition, seeking, offering or accepting inside information that the tipper reasonably believes could be used for betting purposes is prohibited. In-uniform officials must undergo a preseason screening process that evaluates any criminal charges or convictions involving gambling or sports wagering.