International Betting Rules

New Zealand Betting Rules and Deduction Rates

Key points where the New Zealand betting rules differ from the SuperTAB betting rules are as follows:

  • For the Quinella pool:
    • If the winning combination of the first and second placegetter is unbacked, a countback is performed to first and third placegetter and then, if that is not backed, to second and third placegetter. If both these combinations are unbacked, the Quinella pool is refunded less any commissions.

 

South African Betting Rules and Deduction Rates

Key points where the South African betting rules differ from the SuperTAB betting rules are as follows:

  • There are a maximum of 20 runners allowed in a race.
  • The Win pool will jackpot if the winner is unbacked.
  • For the Place pool:
    • Minimum starters is 6
    • A dividend is paid for the 4th place getter if there are 16 or more starters
    • 3 place dividends will be paid when there are 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 starters
    • 2 place dividends will be paid when there are 6 or 7 starters
    • If there are less than 6 starters, the pool is refunded
    • The Place pool will jackpot if all place getters are unbacked.

Hong Kong Betting Rules and Deduction Rates

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Key points where the Hong Kong betting rules differ from the SuperTAB betting rules are as follows:

  • For the Win pool:
    • Dividends are rounded to the nearest 5c.
    • Minimum dividend is $1.05
    • If the winner is unbacked, a countback is performed to the second placegetter and third placegetter, if required. If both the second and third placegetters are unbacked, the Win pool is refunded.
  • For the Place pool:
    • Dividends are rounded to the nearest 5c.
    • Minimum dividend is $1.01
    • Number of Dividends declared is
      • 3 place dividends if 7 or more declared starters at the commencement of betting and refund if less than 4 starters
      • 2 place dividends if 4, 5 or 6 declared starters at the commencement of betting and refund if less than 3 starters
  • For the Quinella pool:
    • Dividends are rounded to the nearest 5c.
    • Minimum dividend is $1.05
    • If the winning combination of the first and second placegetter is unbacked, a countback is performed to first and third placegetter and then, if that is not backed, to second and third placegetter. If both these combinations are unbacked, the Quinella pool is refunded.
  • For the Trifecta pool:
    • Dividends are rounded to the nearest 10c.
    • Minimum dividend is $1.10
    • If the winning combination of the first, second and third placegetters in order is unbacked, a countback is performed to first, second and third placegetters in any order. If both these combinations are unbacked, the Trifecta pool is refunded.
    • The Trifecta pool is called ‘Tierce’ in the Hong Kong betting rules.

Premium Gateway International Betting Rules and Deduction Rates

Key points where the Premium Gateway International (PGI) betting rules differ from the SuperTAB betting rules are as follows:

Applicable to;

Korea – Seoul and Busan race tracks
Japan – Tokyo City Keiba(Oi), Kawasaki, Funabashi, Urawa and Mombetsu race tracks
Italy – All Thoroughbred and Harness meetings
Malaysia – Selangor
United Arab Emirates – All tracks
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh & Ta’if
United States – All Tracks
Canada – All tracks
Chile – Hipodromo Chile
Morrocco – Casablanca

Win Pool

  • The Win pool will jackpot if the winner is unbacked.

Place Pool

    • Minimum starters is 5.
    • 4 place dividends will be paid when there are 16 or higher starters.
    • 3 place dividends will be paid when there are 8 to 15 starters.
    • 2 place dividends will be paid when there are 5 to 7 starters.
    • If there are less than 5 starters, the pool is refunded.
    • The Place pool will carryover if all place positions are unbacked.

Deduction rates:

  • Win and Place pool: 20%
  • Other pools: 25%

For full details of the PGI betting rules refer to the https://www.pginternational.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PGI_Horse_Race_Betting_Rules_feb2022.pdf


PMU Betting Rules and Deduction Rates

Key points where the PMU betting rules differ from the SuperTAB betting rules are as follows:

Dividends are rounded down to the nearest 10c

  • For the Win pool:
    • Minimum number of horses appearing in the official racecard is 2
    • Minimum dividend is $1.10
    • If there are less than 2 starters, the pool is refunded.
  • For the Place pool:
    • Minimum dividend is $1.05
    • Minimum number of horses appearing in the official racecard is 4.
    • 3 place dividends will be paid when there are 8 or more horses appearing in the official racecard.
    • 2 place dividends will be paid when there are 4, 5, 6 or 7 horses appearing in the official racecard.
    • If there are less than 4 starters, the pool is refunded.
    • Final place dividends are calculated using share-out profit method.
  • Deduction rates Win and Place pool: 15.05%.

For the full details of the PMU betting rules refer to: Where can I find PMU betting regulation?

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