Sportingbet Skill Games

General

Please read these Game Rules carefully before playing these games. By using this website, you signify your assent to these Game Rules. If you do not agree to these Game Rules, do not use this website. The Sportingbet Skill Games website is operated by Sportingbet utilising a managed software solution provided under licence by GameAccount Global Limited.

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Instructions and Rules for Games and Tournaments
Specific instructions on how to play each game, and the different rules employed for each game, can be found at the following dedicated areas of this web site: Gin Rummy; Multiplayer Blackjack; In The Grid; and Backgammon. The rules governing tournament and participation can be found in the dedicated Tournaments section of this web site.

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Code of Online Conduct
Chatting to other persons online is generally accepted as requiring polite and courteous behaviour, extending to strangers from different countries and cultures those widely recognised levels of social etiquette employed during telephone communications or meetings in person.

While the great majority of our online users understand and adhere to these recognised levels of courtesy and politeness in all chat room discussions ("Communications") a small minority engage in the unacceptable behaviour during Communications (best described as "Abuse").

Sportingbet accepts and recognises the rights of its users to freedom of expression during online communications but requests its users recognise their primary responsibilities towards each other: Not to cause offence through the use of inappropriate or inflammatory words comments or phraseology during online communications either prior to, during or after any online game session.

Sportingbet requires that You refrain from Abuse, whether intentionally caused or not. Abuse may be specifically constituted by any of the following:

Using foul language or expletives in the course of communications;

  • Insulting fellow users whether in-game or not;
  • Repeated or one-off communications during a game session intentionally timed to distract or otherwise interfere with the course of the gameplay; or
  • Employing sexual language or words suggesting inappropriate behaviour.

In addition, Sportingbet strongly recommends to its users that they withhold their email addresses and / or account details from other users at all times in order to avoid the risk of onward distribution or publication to unauthorised companies or persons. Authorised representatives of Sportingbet will never request email addresses or Account details during online communications.

Compliance with the Code of Online Conduct is a mandatory requirement of all users of the Sportingbet Skill Games service. Sportingbet monitors, stores and reviews all chat room and in-game communications on a regular basis and will investigate any Communications complaints submitted by our users. Failing to comply may result in the suspension and / or termination of Your Sportingbet Account. Suspended Accounts may be re-activated at the discretion of Sportingbet management.

You acknowledge that the online chat facility is provided solely to enhance Your or Your opponent's enjoyment of a game. You will not use the chat room facility to post any obscene, racist, sexist, defamatory, inflammatory or otherwise objectionable wording in accord with the Sportingbet Skill Games Code of Online Conduct set out above. If you do use the chat room facility in this way, Sportingbet may terminate / suspend Your Account and Your access to any Game. Furthermore, You will indemnify and hold Sportingbet harmless from any loss, damage, cost or expense suffered or incurred by Sportingbet of whatsoever nature or howsoever arising from your use of the chat room in this way including but not limited to loss of business, profit, extraordinary or punitive damages, any fines or penalties.

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Cash Game and Tournament Fees
Sportingbet will charge You a fee on your winnings in cash games. The fee for cash games is typically 5% or less of the aggregate players’ stakes in any cash game although the percentage charge may vary according to the amount of money staked by each player. The fee will be clearly indicated to you before you participate in any cash game and will be deducted from the winner's earnings immediately upon the completion of a cash game.

Tournament fees are payable by all participants and are clearly displayed within the game lobby. Tournament fees, while generally 10%, may vary subject to anticipated enrolment, guaranteed prizes, and other factors. Tournament entry fees are deducted from your Account upon entry into a Tournament.

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Disconnection Policy

We follow industry-standard procedures in the unlikely event you are disconnected during play. We strive to offer the best Disconnect Protection to our players. Our aim is to protect players while maintaining appropriate checks so that protection is not abused.

What happens if my service is interrupted?
Disconnections can and do occur. Your game will be paused and your opponent notified of your disconnection. Log back into the site and re-enter the game lobby as quickly as possible. You will be directed to rejoin your game table. Click on the flashing "arrow" icon at the bottom-left of the lobby to rejoin your game.

How long do I have to reconnect?
You have two minutes to log back into the site and re-enter the game lobby. This time limit has been imposed in consultation with our players. In the event you do not reconnect within the two minute period your opponent will be deemed the winner and your stake or liability will be forfeited. This policy is in force at the request of our players and prevents the abuse of these disconnection procedures.

What happens if I close the game lobby window?
Closing the game lobby window will close all games tables. Re-enter the game lobby as quickly as possible. Click on the flashing "arrow" icon at the bottom-left of the lobby to rejoin your game.

What happens if I close the game table window?
Close the game table window during play and the game lobby will direct you to rejoin your game table. Click on the flashing icon to rejoin your game.

Disconnection abuse
Our software will detect whether a player had a genuine disconnection. If a player tries to claim Disconnect Protection by simply getting 'timed out', he/she will be deemed to have resigned from the game. Disconnect Protection is not to be used for any purpose other than a genuine disconnection. Any intentional disconnections from the game lobby or game table may result in forfeiture of winnings or expulsion from the site.

Technical issues
In the unlikely event a real money game in progress is cancelled due to technical issues, both players will be automatically refunded their buy-ins, regardless of the players' standing when the game was halted. We reserve the right to render final decisions on all matters herein at our sole discretion. Refunds will be communicated via electronic mail.

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