Part A: Introduction
1. Usage and analysis
The general rules on this page are the backbone of all gaming and betting activity on the BN88 platform. They cover bonus management, interaction with users, responsibility for using our site, and gaming on our site. The BN88 rules were written specifically for this platform, so please read them thoroughly before using our services.
2. User responsibility
Every player is expected to take full responsibility for their decisions. We urge you to:
- Actively understand: read and understand the rules before placing any bets, to avoid unforeseen circumstances.
- Stay informed: do your own research, as our market research and game insights may not cover everything in depth.
- Gamble responsibly: playing should be fun, not stressful. Play with a stable mindset.
3. Market suspension
BN88 reserves the right to suspend any betting market at its own discretion. This may be required for:
- Administrative purposes: to ensure the platform runs smoothly.
- User protection: where a market is suspended, bets placed after that point may be voided to maintain consistency.
4. Suspicious activity and consequences
Cheating is taken very seriously. Our monitoring systems check for suspicious behaviour such as:
- Frequent IP changes: repeated use of VPNs or tools to hide your location is not allowed.
- Multiple account creation: opening more than one account to gain any form of advantage is strictly forbidden.
- Financial irregularities: transferring funds between accounts, self-matching bets or other manipulation will result in immediate action.
- System abuse: accounts and bets will be suspended or terminated for attempts to manipulate or exploit loopholes in the system.
- Match-fixing and commission-making: zero tolerance for any activity that aims to influence match outcomes for personal gain.
5. User dispute resolution
BN88 is committed to resolving disputes quickly and fairly. If you have an issue with our guidelines or the outcome of a market, contact our support team immediately with all relevant details such as dates, times and reference numbers. Early communication is key to an efficient resolution.
Part B: General rules
1. Handling markets in-play
a) General guidelines
- Scheduled suspension: markets are meant to suspend at a predetermined time. If not, bets placed after that time are usually void.
- Event specifics: for events without a fixed "off" time, our team will decide a fair suspension moment. In sports such as horse or greyhound racing, bets placed after the primary suspension time are automatically cancelled.
- Broadcast delays: live broadcasts may be delayed at times; BN88 is not responsible for bets and outcomes affected by this.
b) Non-soccer and Bangladesh markets
- Scheduled suspension: these markets must suspend at the designated "off" time stated in the market details.
- Late bets void: all bets placed after the market is suspended will be voided.
c) Soccer markets (excluding Bangladesh markets)
- Kick-off suspension: we aim to suspend in-play markets at kick-off. Bets placed after the match starts may be void if the market fails to suspend as scheduled.
- Material events: if a significant "material event" (such as a goal, penalty or red card) occurs, suspension timings may change. Bets placed between kick-off and the first material event are accepted; those after may be cancelled if the market isn't updated promptly.
d) In-play Bangladesh markets
- Off-time suspension: if a market fails to suspend at the designated "off" time, all bets placed after that moment are void.
- Undefined off time: where an event has no predetermined suspension time, BN88 will decide the bet-stopping time. Bets placed after it will be voided.
2. Outcomes and market settlement
a) General settlement
Bets are settled by consulting the relevant governing bodies. If results are not available from them, results from verified sources will be used. BN88 reserves the right to re-evaluate a market outcome if new details emerge within two days.
b) Preliminary settlement
Markets may be settled on the first official outcome, even if later changes occur, particularly if adjustments are made after 24 hours.
c) Non-runners, withdrawals and disqualifications
- Void bets: bets on non-participating teams or players may be declared void unless the market states that "all bets stand".
- Partial settlements: in partially completed events, bets on finished sections may be settled while the rest are void.
- Automatic loss: where one competitor quits while at least one other finishes, the quitting party is considered to have lost.
3. Desertions, cancellations and postponements
- Void period: bets will be voided if the event is not completed within three days, except those already settled.
- Tournaments: for lengthy events, unsettled bets will be cancelled if results are not confirmed within 90 days.
- Partial settlements: if part of an event is settled in the customer's favour, those bets stand while the rest may be void.
4. Change of venue
- Team sports: if a venue change affects home/away status, bets may be declared void.
- Non-team sports: bets remain valid even if the venue changes.
- Surface changes: changes in playing surface do not affect the validity of bets.
5. Time periods
- Period adjustments: if the event duration changes before it starts, bets are void.
- Injury or interruption: events extended by stoppages are considered complete at the end of normal time. Extra periods are not included.
- Local day definition: "days" refer to the local day ending at 23:59:59. For example, if an event is on 1 December, the deadline is 4 December at 23:59:59.
6. Match bets
- Single-event bets: settled on the final score or rating.
- Incomplete matches: if no official outcome is recorded, bets are void.
- Multiple stages: in tournaments with rounds or heats, bets are settled on the participant reaching the final stage. Ties are settled under dead-heat rules.
7. "To qualify" markets
- Settlement: bets stand as long as the competitor qualifies, regardless of later withdrawals.
- Disqualifications: disqualifications after the qualification phase do not affect the initial settlement.
8. Dead-heat rules
- Single-event dead-heats: if two or more participants finish equally, the stake is divided equally among the winners.
- Multi-stage competitions: ties in group stages are resolved by additional rules. If no clear winner is determined, bets are split proportionally.
9. Exchange multiples
BN88 offers Exchange Multiples, where you bet against other players.
a) Scope and applicability
- Counterparty wagering: instead of betting against the house, you place bets against other customers.
- Private legs: each selection in an Exchange Multiple is treated as a separate "leg" of your overall wager.
b) Multiples and individual game rules
- Specific sports: each leg follows the rules of its sport. Combining back and lay bets within one leg is not allowed.
- Commission: all Exchange Multiple bets incur a commission as stated in our charges section, except in special cases.
c) Dutching and cross-multiples
- Dutching: choosing multiple outcomes in one leg combines the chances of each option. If one becomes void, the entire leg may be adjusted.
- Cross-multiples: bets across different events are treated as distinct, and each combination must be placed separately.
d) Rate display and confirmation
- Approximate rates: the odds shown are estimates. The final rate is confirmed at the time of bet placement.
- Final lock-in: once confirmed, the odds are fixed and cannot be changed.
10. Horse racing exchange multiples
- Day-of-race markets: only "day of race" markets are available; ante-post bets do not apply.
- Non-applied rules: special guidelines for ante-post wagering do not apply to these Exchange Multiples.
11. Exchange Starting Price (SP) guidelines
- Definition: SP is calculated from all back and lay bets when the market is suspended at the "off" time.
- Calculation: the odds are then locked in for all users. Unmatched bets may affect the SP to ensure fairness.
- Display: SP is usually shown to two decimal places but may be calculated to six for accuracy.
- Contingencies: in unusual situations, SP is recalculated using all available data so that no customer is unfairly disadvantaged.
Part C: Specific sports rules
1. Cricket
a) General cricket rules
These rules apply to all cricket matches unless stated otherwise. Bets on events where no ball is bowled will be voided, unless already settled during the game. If a match is interrupted by bad weather, the final outcome will be used to settle bets.
b) Test matches
- Abandoned matches: all bets will be voided if the match is abandoned for any reason other than weather.
- Time limits: bets will be voided if the match is not completed within five days of the original schedule.
c) Limited-overs matches
- One-day and T20 matches: bets are valid only if the match reaches a fixed number of overs.
- No result: bets will be voided if the match is declared "No Result" unless stated otherwise.
- Reserve day rules: bets placed near the toss on a reserve day may be void if the match is delayed.
d) Super Over
Markets such as "Which team wins the Super Over?" are settled on the result of the first Super Over. If there is a tie with multiple Super Overs, the market is settled as a dead heat.
2. Soccer
a) General soccer rules
These rules apply to all soccer matches on the site unless stated otherwise. Bets are valid only if the match starts by 23:59 local time, except where the match is rescheduled within 3 days. Unless already settled, bets on abandoned matches will be voided. Mismatched bets will be cancelled.
b) Relegation markets
Relegation bets win if a team finishes in a relegation place. If a team is disqualified before the season starts, all related bets are void. Point deductions that result in relegation are applied when settling bets.
c) Shirt numbers market
Bets on players' shirt numbers are settled according to the numbers shown at the start of the match. Where an own goal is scored, the player's number is added to the bet calculation total.
3. Tennis
a) General tennis rules
These rules apply to all tennis matches unless stated otherwise. Bets may be voided if the match format changes partway through.
b) Player withdrawal or disqualification
If a player withdraws or is disqualified, the opponent advances. Bets on matches with less than one set completed are void, unless the market was settled on the first-set outcome.
c) Tournament modifications
Bets on aces and tie-breaks will be voided if the match is shortened, delayed or cancelled. Venue changes do not affect bets unless stated.
d) Specific game and set bets
If a player withdraws mid-game, bets on that game or set are void, except those already fully settled. In cases of disqualification during a set, only settled bets remain valid.