If a non-starter is declared, it means that a selection will not be participating in the event.

The settlement process will depend on the type of bet that you placed.

If your selection is a non-starter, your bet is deemed no action and your wager is returned. However, the definition of a non-starter can vary by sport.

For Example:

Auto Racing - In Formula 1, a car that breaks down on the start line is not classified as a non-starter; it is only considered a non-starter if it does not complete the formation lap. More details can be found in our Formula 1 Rules.

Team Sports (e.g., Soccer, Basketball) - For player-specific markets (such as “First Goalscorer” or “Anytime Goalscorer”), if the player does not take part in the game, the selection is no action. If the player participates in the game, the bet stands.

Golf and Tennis - If a player withdraws before the start of the match or tournament, the selection is no action. If a player retires during the match or tournament, the bet is settled in accordance with our specific sport rules.

For bets such as Parlays, if a selection is a non-starter, that selection is deemed no action. However, your bet still stands, and is settled on the remaining selections within the parlay.

For example, in a 3 Leg Parlay, if one selection is a non-starter, the bet becomes a 2 Leg Parlay.

If another participant other than your selection withdraws from an event, your bet may be subject to a Rule 4 deduction.

The Rule 4 deduction is an industry standard where a deduction is applied for every 1.00 of your winnings. When odds are offered on an event, they are based on all participants taking part. When a participant withdraws from an event, a Rule 4 deduction is applied to all bets placed before this point, to reflect the reduced number of participants starting.

You can see any Rule 4 deductions, and the time that it was applied to a market, within an Event coupon.

You can find more details regarding Rule 4 deductions, as well as the deduction table, here.