What happens to my bet if a match is postponed?

Depends on the sport and rescheduling timeline. Football: bet stands if postponed under 48 hours and rescheduled. Beyond 48 hours: stake refunded. Tennis: similar 24-hour window. Cricket: weather-abandoned matches with no result are voided and stakes refunded.

What if I have a multi-leg bet with a voided leg?

Voided leg removed from the parlay. Remaining legs still active and settle as a smaller parlay. Example: 5-leg parlay with 1 voided = becomes 4-leg parlay. Original 5-leg odds adjusted down to reflect 4 remaining legs.

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⚖ Void Event Rules · Per Sport Breakdown

Bets on Void or Postponed Events — Nova88 Settlement Rules

Q: What if a match is abandoned mid-game?

Football: bets stand if abandoned after 75 minutes (result considered legitimate). Abandoned before 75 min: stake refunded. Tennis: walkover treated as void unless result of completed sets impacts the bet. Cricket: complex Duckworth-Lewis rules apply.

Q: How long until voided bets refund?

Auto-refund within 24 hours of official void declaration. Refund goes to the wallet you placed the bet from. No KYC re-verification needed — it’s a return of your original stake.

When matches get abandoned, postponed, or have weird endings (early stoppage, walkover, no-result), what happens to your bet? This guide explains Nova88's settlement rules sport-by-sport. The general principle: stakes refunded if the event didn't produce a fair result, bets stand if the result was determined. Specifics vary by sport. For dispute escalation if you disagree with a settlement, see our bet dispute process guide. Full conditions in our Nova88 terms.

● Sport-by-Sport Rules● Auto-Refund Voids● 48-Hour Postponement● Cup Different Rules

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⚽ Football (Soccer) Rules

1Match postponed under 48 hours: Bet stands. Settles when match plays. Reschedule beyond 48 hours = stake refunded.
2Match abandoned before 75 minutes: Stake refunded for all bets (full-time result, totals, /asian-handicap/). Half-time bets stand if first half completed.
3Match abandoned after 75 minutes: Bets stand. Score at abandonment treated as final score for settlement purposes.
4Behind-closed-doors changes: Bets stand. Venue changes don't void bets unless match is officially relocated to a different country.
5Penalty shootout (cup matches): Pre-match win/lose bets settle at 90 min result. Cup-specific bets (qualifies-for-next-round) include shootout outcome.
6Walkover/forfeit: Stake refunded on the match. Outright tournament winner bets continue based on the forfeit advancement.

🎾 Tennis Rules

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Match Postponed

Postponed under 24 hrs: bet stands. Beyond 24 hrs: stake refunded. Common for outdoor courts with rain delays.

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Retirement/Walkover

Player retires mid-match: outright winner/loser bets stand only if 1 full set was completed. Otherwise stake refunded. Set/game-specific bets stand if relevant set completed.

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Rain Abandonment

Match abandoned with no winner: stake refunded. Outright bets affected if abandonment prevents tournament completion.

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Live Bets

Live tennis bets settle based on the live score at the moment the bet was confirmed if match is abandoned. Predictive bets refunded.

🏏 Cricket Rules

1Test Match abandoned: If declared a draw by officials, "draw" bets win. Win/lose bets refund stakes. Series bets continue based on remaining matches.
2ODI/T20 weather abandonment: If Duckworth-Lewis-Stern result declared by officials, bets settle on that. If no result declared (rain wipes out match entirely), stakes refunded.
3Venue change: Bets stand provided change is announced before match start. Mid-tournament venue swaps don't affect already-placed bets.
4Format changes: Reducing overs due to weather — bets stand as long as result determined by official scorers per ICC rules.
5Player-specific bets: "Top scorer", "wickets" etc. only settle if 50%+ of scheduled overs were bowled. Less than 50%: stakes refunded.

🏀 Other Sports Summary

Sport	Postponement Window	Abandonment Threshold	Walkover
🏀 Basketball	48 hrs	43 min played (NBA)	Stake refund
🏈 American Football	48 hrs	55 min played	Stake refund
⚾ Baseball (MLB)	48 hrs	5 innings (4.5 if home leading)	Stake refund
🏒 Ice Hockey	48 hrs	55 min played	Stake refund
🎮 eSports	24 hrs	Match decided per game format	Stake refund
🥊 MMA/Boxing	48 hrs	1 round completed	No-contest = refund
🐎 Horse Racing	24 hrs	Race must be completed	Non-runners refund

Void Event FAQ

What happens if a match is postponed?

Depends on sport. Football: bet stands if rescheduled under 48 hours. Beyond that: stake refunded. Tennis: 24-hour window.

What if a match is abandoned mid-game?

Football: stake refunded if before 75 min, bets stand after. Cricket: Duckworth-Lewis rules apply. Tennis: 1 full set required for results to stand.

How long until voided bets refund?

Auto-refund within 24 hours of official void declaration. Goes back to source wallet. No KYC re-verification needed.

What /about-us/ parlay//mix-parlay/ with voided legs?

Voided leg removed, parlay continues with remaining legs. Odds adjusted to reflect fewer legs. See mix parlay rules.

Can I cancel a bet on a soon-to-be-postponed match?

No — bets cannot be cancelled. See our bet cancellation rules. Cash Out may be available as alternative.

What if I disagree with a void settlement?

Raise dispute within 72 hours via bet dispute process. Curacao Gaming Control Board final arbitration available.

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