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OUR RULES
BETTING GUIDE
F.A.Q
GLOSSARY

OUR RULES

• All rules, regulations, and payoffs contained herein are subject to change and revision by the management without prior written notice!!!

• We do not report winnings of individuals to any government agencies. It is the responsibility of each member to report any income from
wagering to their respective government agencies where it applies.

• All transactions and wagers shall be considered originating from and governed by the laws of Costa Rica.

• Members are solely responsible for their own account transactions. Please be sure to review your wagers for any mistakes before sending them over. Once a bet is placed over the computer it cannot be changed. CHECK ALL BETS CAREFULLY!!!

• Management reserves the right to refuse or limit any wager. Management also reserves the right to cancel any wager made on an obviously "bad" line, due to data transfer or human error.The lines posted by the Stardust Sports book in Las Vegas will prevail as the correct line (s) in the case of a data transfer error. The customer may then make a new wager with the corrected line.

• Members must use both their USERNAME and PASSWORD on all wagering calls.

• All wagers will be accepted up to the posted starting time of the event.

• All sporting events must be played on the scheduled day unless otherwise specified. Sporting events postponed and then rescheduled, will automatically constitute a "no action" wager, and all money will be refunded accordingly.

• Management keeps track of all wagers, point and /or price changes made prior to the start of an event by computer to help minimize errors and to aid in fairly settling disputes.

• Players making any wager must be 18 years of age or older.

BETTING GUIDE

Types of Bets

Sports Rules

Point Spread:
The point spread is the number of points that the favored team is expected to win by. For example, say the New York Knicks are favored to beat the LA Clippers by a point spread of 7. That means that if you pick the Knicks to win, they have to win by more than 7 points for you to win your bet. If they win by fewer than 7 points or lose the game, you lose your bet. If they win by exactly 7 points (the point spread), the result is a push or tie. That means that you don't win or lose, your original bet is refunded.

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Money Lines:
The difference between a pointspread bet and a moneyline bet is that there are no points involved. Instead, money odds are wagered on the favorite or underdog. There is a different moneyline total for either side on a money line bet, a negative side (the favorite) and a positive side (the underdog): Dallas -170 Washington +150 What this means is that Dallas is the favorite and for every $17 you bet on Dallas, you win $10 if they win. For every $10 you bet on Washington, the underdog, you win $15 if they win. By offering different odds for each team the sportsbook is able to balance action on both teams.

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Teasers: (Football and Basketball and Sides and Totals Only)
A teaser, like a parlay, involves multiple propositions. When betting a teaser additional points are either added to the underdog or subtracted from the favorite. Odds are changed in accordance to the number of points the spread is moved and the number of teams combined to form the teaser.

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If Bets:
If the first game wins, ties cancels or is suspended, etc., you have action on the remaining team or teams. An IF bet is a combination of 2 - 6 teams.

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Reverse Bets:
A reverse is a series of IF bets going both forward and in "reverse" order.
Each team included in the Reverse will pair with another team to form two IF bets, one with that team first and another with that team as the second team in the IF.

Each bet in the reverse is an individual straight wager for the full amount of the reverse. Note: Each bet is for the same amount.

WIN REVERSE
IF win only (single action) .

ACTION REVERSE
IF win/tie/cancel (double action) condition.

Why use this bet
A reverse offers the advantage of a large payout without the risk of losing the bet if one team loses. For example, if you place a 3-team reverse for $110 your total risk will be $660. If all 3 teams win you win $1200 and if only 2 teams win you still win $160. This last example is under the assumption that all money lines were -110.

Reverse Rules:
- The Rules of IF bets apply
- The bet amount chosen for the Reverse is the same amount for each IF bet in the reverse (you risk the same amount for each IF bet created in the Reverse)
- The maximum win is determined by adding up the individual win amounts of each bet included in the reverse
- Number of selections allowed 3.
- You may buy points on each selection in the reverse up to a maximum of 2 points

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Winners and Losers are Official After...

Football (College-Pro).............. 55 minutes of Play
Basketball (Pro)...................... 43 minutes of Play
Basketball (College)................ 35 minutes of Play
Hockey (Pro).......................... 55 minutes of Play
Golf ...................................... 54 holes of Play

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BASEBALL
Baseball tickets will be marked as follows
The wagering on baseball is done by laying or taking money odds.
The minus (-) indicates the favorite
The plus (+) indicates the underdog

Example:	White Sox	+1.50
	Indians	-1.60

Player would lay $160 to win $100 or $16 to win $10 on the Indians. Player wagers $100 or $10 to win $15o win $15 on the White Sox.
On money odds whenever there is a minus (-) you lay that amount to win a dollar, where there is a plus (+) you get that amount for every dollar wagered.

BASEBALL WAGERING RULES

MONEY LINE Winners and losers are official after 5 innings of play, if the home team is leading, the game is official after 4 1/2 innings.
If a game is called or suspended, the winner is determined by the score after the last full inning (unless the home team scores to tie, or takes the lead in the bottom half of the inning, in which case the winner is determined by the score at the time the game is called). Money will be refunded if the home team ties the game and it is then suspended.
When wagering on game totals and runlines the game must go 9 innings (8 1/2 if the home team is ahead) to have action.
A pitcher is deemed a starting pitcher after throwing one pitch. The listed pitchers must start or there is "no action". Wagers on game totals and runlines will be refunded if a pitcher change occurs prior to both listed pitchers throwing at least one pitch.
Rules for Run Line wagers are the same as those for baseball totals.
If a game goes past nine full innings and is not completed (I.E. suspended, curfew, rain delay, etc) there will be action on total and runline wagers.
Teams must play for there to be action, all wagers included, all leagues included.
Events will not carry over to the following day (unless otherwise specified).
When betting on "mega runs," all games that are covered must be declared official for action. Action continues on mega run bets regardless of starting pitchers.
Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.

BASEBALL WAGERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER:

- ACTION. (any starting pitcher) Player is betting team vs. team regardless of starting pitchers.

- LISTED PITCHERS. (both specified pitchers) Wager is active only if the originally scheduled pitchers start the game and throws at least one pitch. IF STARTING PITCHERS ARE NOT EXACTLY AS LISTED ON WAGERING DISPLAY BOARD, AND/OR YOUR TICKET, YOUR WAGER WILL BE DEEMED "NO ACTION".

- SELECTION. (your teams selected pitcher) Player is wagering on his selected team and his team's originally scheduled pitcher, regardless of the pitcher for the opposing team.

- OPPOSING. (opposite teams selected pitcher) Player is wagering on his selected team regardless of his team's starting pitcher, as long as the originally scheduled pitcher starts the game for the opposing team.

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FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL
On straight bets, players lay $11 for every $10 player wishes to win.

Example:	Bears	41
	Cowboys	-3

The Cowboys are a 3 point favorite. Player would lay $110 to win $100 or $550 to win $500, on either team.
The point spread is always given with a negative number on the favorite and a positive number on the underdog. If a player wagers on the favorite, that team must win by more than the amount of the point spread. On all straight bets (except Parlays), if the favorite wins by the exact point spread the wager is a Push or "No Action."
The number to the right of the Bears is the total (over/under) number. Players can wager that the combined score of both teams will be either over or under this number. Overtime scores are counted in the score.

FOOTBALL WAGERING RULES

Games lasting under 55 minutes constitute"No Action" or "Push/Cancel" and all money is refunded.
Wagering on the game period spread, moneyline, or total (over/under) include any overtime scoring.
Half-time (2nd Half) wagering includes any overtime scores. Fourth Quarter wagering does NOT include overtime scores.
When wagering action points on totals in college football, overtime is NOT included.
NFL rules and regulations will apply to CFL unless otherwise stated.
Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.

BASKETBALL WAGERING RULES

Games lasting under official time constitute"No Action" or "Push/Cancel" and all money is refunded.
Wagering on the game period spread, moneyline, or total (over/under) include any overtime scoring.
Half-time (2nd Half) wagering includes any overtime scores. Fourth Quarter wagering does NOT include overtime scores.
Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL OVERTIME PROCEDURE
College Football overtimes commence with a 1st & 10 play at the opponents 25-yard line. The offensive team keeps possession until they score, commit a turnover, or fail to convert on 4th down. Overtime continues until the score is no longer tied and each team has had an equal number of possessions.
ALL WAGERS ON THE SIDE & TOTAL WILL INCLUDE ALL OVERTIME SCORING.

For wagering purposes, unless otherwise stipulated, Professional and College Football is considered official after 55 minutes of regulation play or at the completion of overtime period(s).

Games are graded as soon as the game goes final and is deemed official.
Futures, such as Divisional winners, will be graded as soon as the season or tournament is over.

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BOXING (Pro, College, and Amateur)
When bell is sounded signifying the start of the opening round, the bout is considered official for wagering purposes. If the bout is officially stopped prior to the bell, that round is not considered a full round.
Wagering on boxing is done by laying or taking money odds.
The minus (-) indicates the favorite
The plus (+) indicates the underdog

Example:	Evander Holyfield	+1.70
	Mike Tyson	-2.00

Player must lay $200 to win $100 or $20 to win $10 on Tyson who is a 2 to 1 favorite.
Player would wager $100 to win $170 or $10 to win $17 to win on Holyfield.
In the event of a draw, money on the fight itself will be refunded. However, specific fight propositions must come as stated, such as a draw, either fighter by knockout or decision, or a specific round knockout, etc.
Round propositions will be governed by the rules posted on our wagering sheets or as stated at the time of the wager.
In the event that either fighters do not make the required weight but the fight goes on, the following stipulations apply: When the bell sounds for the first round, the bout will be considered official, regardless of the scheduled length or title.
The bout must have the original scheduled length to have action on a rounds proposition.

CONNOR MCGREGOR VS FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR - LIVE BETTING

Rules :

LIVE BETTING WILL BE OFFERED IN BETWEEN ROUNDS.

LINES WILL BE OFFERED AT LINE MAKERS DISCRETION.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A LINE AT ANY POINT IN THE FIGHT.

SCORED UPON FINAL OUTCOME.

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HOCKEY
Wagering on hockey is done by laying or taking money odds.
The minus (-) indicates the favorite
The plus (+) indicates the underdog

Example:	Bruins	+0.5 1.20
	Flyers	-0.5 -1.40

Player would lay ½ goal and $140 to win $100 on the Flyers. Player would wager $100 and get the ½ goal to win $120 on the Bruins.
HOCKEY WAGERING RULES

Games lasting under official time constitute"No Action" or "Push/Cancel" and all money is refunded.
Games must take place on the site and date scheduled. (unless otherwise specified)
Overtime scores are included on all game period wagers. Third Period wagering does NOT include overtime scores.
Las Vegas Rules apply for any rules not mentioned here.

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HORSES WAGERING RULES

A time stamp will be placed on all wagers.
Any horse wagers placed after the official star time will be graded as N/A (no action).
Track Odds will be paid on winning horses up to the maximum house payout limits.
Exotic wagers will only be paid in cases where the particular track offers this type of bet. If an exotic wager is placed on a race that does not offer it, the wager will be refunded.

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OTHER SPORTS
All other contests that involve a scheduled length of play or time limit must play to their conclusion or have five minutes or less of the scheduled playing time remaining when the contest concludes to be considered official for wagering purposes.

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PAYOFFS

Straight Bets
All Straight and Total bets pay 10/11 unless otherwise specified.

Parlays:

TEAMS	FOOTBALL	BASKETBALL
2 Teams	13/5	13/5
3 Teams	6/1	6/1
4 Teams	10/1	10/1
5 Teams	20/1	20/1
6 Teams	40/1	40/1

In case of "No Action" or a "Tie," Parlay is reduced to the next lowest number of plays. Two team parlays become a straight bet at 11/10.

$100 would pay $90.91

$50 would pay $45.45

COMBINATION BASEBALL PAYOFFS
Because of the money line used in baseball, there are no set payoffs for tying a number of teams together in parlays.
Payoffs are determined by a simple formula that changes the
money line into a decimal number and combines it with the other lines in the parlay. The first step is to change the money line into a decimal.

HOW TO FIGURE BASEBALL PARLAYS
For each PRICE or ODDS quote on your teams, look at their respective PAYOFFS (to $1) and always ADD $1 to these payoffs.
Multiply your BET times the products of these payoffs (+$1) for your parlay return.

EXAMPLE:	Bet $50 on Cardinals (-150) parlayed to Tigers (-130)
	BET CARDINALS TIGERS RETURN
	(-150) (-130)
	$50 X 1.67 X 1.77 = $147.80
	RETURN INCLUDES THE $50 BET

USE THE SAME METHOD FOR ANY NUMBER OF TEAMS

EXAMPLE:	Bet $75 on Cubs (+120) to Reds (-135) to Mets (EVEN) for 3 team parlay
	BET CUBS REDS METS RETURN
	(+120) (-135) (EV)
	$75 X 2.20 X 1.74 X 2.00 = $574.20
	(1.00 + 1.20) (1.00 + .74) (1.00 + 1.00)
	RETURN INCLUDES THE $75 BET

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS ADD $1 TO PAYOFF PRICE TO FIGURE ALL PARLAYS.

Note: In the case that there might be two exact teams showing with two different lines you may not parlay the teams together. If you do your parlay is null and void. No exceptions!

Football Teasers
	6 Points	6½ Point	7 Point
2 Teams	10/11	5/6	10/13
3 Teams	9/5	8/5	7/5
4 Teams	5/2	2/1	9/5
5 Teams	4/1	7/2	3/1
6 Teams	6/1	5/1	4/1

Basketball Teasers
	4 Points	4½ Point	5 Point
2 Teams	10/11	5/6	10/13
3 Teams	8/5	7/5	6/5
4 Teams	5/2	2/1	9/5
5 Teams	4/1	7/2	3/1
6 Teams	6/1	5/1	4/1

A "Tie" or "No Action" and a "Win" on a two team teaser shall constitute a "No Action" wager. A "Tie" or "No Action" and a "Loss" on a two team wager shall constitute a "Losing" wager. Ties on a three or more team teaser shall revert to the next lowest betting bracket.

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OUR RULES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General
How old do I have to be to place a bet?
No one under the age of 18 years will be allowed to place a bet.
What are your hours of operation?
Our online sportsbook is open for operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our call center is open from 7am pacific until the last halftime of the last west coast game.
What about Privacy and Security?
Our Players privacy and security is of the utmost importance. We make sure to protect all personal information.

Technical
Do I need to download any software to play on the online sportsbook ?
NO! All the online sportsbook is written in the ASP programming language. Therefore you are not required to download or install anything on your computer. All you need to do is access our web site using your favorite internet browser.

Will your online sportsbook work on my computer?
We will work on any computer which can surf the World Wide Web using a browser like Internet Explorer preferably. We had received some information that some troubles may occur when people are using Macintosh computers or Nestcape Navigator browser, specially with straight bets. We are working on resolve that problem. Thank you for your patience.

Can I get technical help?
One of our priorities is to make sure that our members are well looked after. If you are having any technical problems or if you have any questions or concerns please give the office a call.

Bookmaking
What is the minimum bet by Internet and telephone?
You can bet a minimum stake of $10 via Internet, or bet $50 (or equivalent) minimum by phone.

What sports can I bet on?
You can bet on any sport that we offer. This includes professional and college football and basketball, professional baseball, professional hockey, and horse racing. Every now and then we will offer proposition bets on events like professional golf tournaments and the Indy 500 and the like, but not on a regular basis for other events in those sports.

What kind of plays/bets do you have?
We take action on parlays, round robins, teasers, super teasers, if bets, straights, totals, buy points, props and future bets.

What if there is a discrepancy with a wager?
Our operations are fully computerized and every transaction is digitally recorded. In the event of a discrepancy with a wager, you will be able to listen to the digital playback of your conversation/transaction. The Operations Manager will then decide if an adjustment to your betting account is necessary. These decisions are FINAL.

Who do I contact about my concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns about the sportsbook, please feel free to call our customer support. We will gladly help you out with any issues you may have.

How long does it take to reconcile a game once it is over? When will the money be in the customer’s account?
Games will be reconciled at the end of the event; your account will be updated 20 to 30 min after the game has ended.

Taxes
Are my winnings reported to any government agency?
Absolutely not.

Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings?
Paying taxes on your winnings all depends upon the jurisdiction in which you reside. We will not provide details of players net proceeds or losses. This is up to the individual to declare to their government.

Do you recommend that I report my winnings or losses to my country's Tax Authorities?
We can not give you any tax advice. We have players from several countries, so we do recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified advisor in your home nation.

Glossary

Across the board
Method of wagering on a horse to win, place and show.

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Action (AT)
In baseball, placing a bet on the site no matter who pitches.

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Chalk player/or chalk eather
Someone who usually plays the favorite teams, rarely betting on the underdogs.

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Circle game
A game in which the betting action is limited; usually occurs in games that feature key injuries, inclement weather, or unsubstantiated rumors regarding a team.
Sometimes stated, "This is a circle game."

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Consolation double
A payoff to holders of daily-double tickets combining the winning horse in the first race of the double with a scratched horse in the second half

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East coast line
Mainly used in hockey, which has a split-goal line e.g. - NY Rangers (1 - 1 ½) favorite over the Vancouver Canucks as opposed to goal spread plus moneyline (-1/2 -180).

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Hook
A half point added to point spreads (football and basketball only).
Also commonly said: "lost by the hook".

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Home field advantage
Edge the home team is expected to have as a result of familiarity with the arena and effect of travel on the visiting team.

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Inquiry
Reviewing a race to check into a possible rules infraction. If lodged by a jockey, it is called an objection

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Listed pitchers (LP)
Stating that you will place bet only if one or both of the pitchers scheduled to start a baseball game actually start. If they don't, the bet is cancelled.

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Pointspread
Only used in football and basketball. Is used to make the game even by adding points to the score of the underdog or subtracting points from the favorite.
The "line"; the handicap, or head start that the favorite gives to the underdog for betting purposes. The favorite must cover the point spread in order to win the game. The underdog on the pointspread gets the same amount of points is his advantage.

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Run line
(Combination of Run Spread with Money Line)
A line used when wagering on baseball. The favorite is minus the runs but usually combined with a positive money line and the underdog is plus the runs but the customer has to risk more to win less (negative money line)

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Scalper
One who attempts to profit from the differences in odds from book to book by betting both sides of the same game at different prices

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Teasers
Only in Basketball and Football for the whole game)
A group from 2 to 6 teams that adds points to the lines or totals in the most convenient way for the player.

There are two types of teasers: Special Teasers (see special teasers) and Vegas Teasers (see vegas teasers).

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