Pre-Match Confirmation
The selection must be reviewed and confirmed before the event begins.
SANDS33 PRE-MATCH WAGERING GUIDE
Sports Betting Australia – Pre-Match Markets, Odds & Bet Types
Learn how pre-match sports betting works before confirming a selection. Review decimal odds, common market types, singles and multis, scheduled start times, settlement conditions and responsible wagering practices.
AUSTRALIA WAGERING NOTICE
Confirm Provider Status Before Using an Online Wagering Service
Before using an online wagering service in Australia, confirm that the provider appears on the official register of licensed interactive wagering providers.
Online in-play sports betting means placing an online wager after a sporting event has started. This form of online wagering is prohibited in Australia. This page discusses pre-match markets only.
Check the Official Australian Provider Register
PRE-MATCH BASICS
What Is Pre-Match Sports Betting?
Pre-match sports betting refers to selecting an available market and confirming a wager before the relevant sporting event begins.
A pre-match listing normally displays the event, participants, scheduled start time, available markets and current odds. These details can change before the selection is confirmed or before the market closes.
Once the event starts, the original pre-match market can close. This page does not promote or explain online in-play wagering.
Review Before Confirming
Displayed odds can update while a pre-match market remains open.
Conditions Can Differ
Event status and market rules affect how a wager is settled.
COMMON PRE-MATCH MARKETS
Types of Pre-Match Sports Betting Markets
Market names, participants, odds and availability can vary by sport, competition and event.
01
EVENT RESULT
Head-to-Head or Match Winner
A selection is based on which listed participant or team satisfies the displayed match-winner conditions.
- Check whether a draw is included
- Review regulation-time conditions
- Confirm the selected participant
- Check the scheduled start time
02
POINT ADJUSTMENT
Handicap or Spread
A handicap market applies a displayed points, games, goals or scoring adjustment before the final market result is evaluated.
- Check the positive or negative handicap
- Review the adjusted result
- Confirm push or void conditions
- Use the exact displayed market line
03
COMBINED TOTAL
Over or Under Totals
A totals market compares the relevant combined result with a displayed line under the market's settlement conditions.
- Confirm the displayed total
- Check whether extra time applies
- Review over, under or exact conditions
- Check whole and half-point lines
04
MULTIPLE OUTCOMES
Double-Chance Markets
A double-chance market combines two listed match outcomes into one selection under the displayed settlement rules.
- Common in three-result events
- Two outcomes are combined
- Odds can be lower than a single outcome
- Regulation-time rules may apply
05
COMPETITION RESULT
Outright Markets
An outright market concerns a tournament, competition or season result rather than one individual match.
- Settlement can take longer
- Participant withdrawal rules may apply
- Competition format can affect settlement
- Review dead-heat conditions where relevant
06
EVENT-SPECIFIC MARKET
Additional Pre-Match Markets
Other pre-match markets may concern a period, set, quarter, margin, score range or another event-specific result.
- Read the complete market name
- Check the relevant event period
- Review participant requirements
- Confirm settlement conditions
BET STRUCTURE
Single Bets vs Multi Bets
The number of selections changes both the settlement process and the likelihood that the complete wager satisfies its conditions.
A single bet contains one event selection. Settlement is based on the conditions attached to that selection.
- One market selection
- One displayed price
- Separate settlement
- Easier to review before confirmation
A multi combines several selections. Every included selection normally needs to satisfy its settlement conditions for the full multi to succeed.
- Multiple selections combined
- Combined decimal price
- One unsuccessful leg can affect the multi
- Void-leg treatment can vary
UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
How Decimal Odds Work
Decimal odds show the potential total return for each unit staked when the selection is successful. The displayed return includes the original stake.
For example, a A$10 stake at decimal odds of 2.00 shows a potential total return of A$20. The potential profit portion would be A$10.
Odds can change before confirmation. Always review the final displayed price, total stake and potential return immediately before submitting.
BEFORE CONFIRMATION
How to Review a Pre-Match Selection
Review every field individually instead of relying only on the event name or potential-return figure.
Confirm the Event
Check the participants, competition and scheduled start time.
Select the Market
Read the complete market name and relevant event period.
Review the Selection
Confirm the participant, total, handicap or selected outcome.
Check the Odds
Review the current decimal price before entering the stake.
Set the Stake
Use an amount within the previously fixed entertainment budget.
Review Before Confirming
Check the complete selection, stake and potential return once more.
EVENT STATUS & SETTLEMENT
Postponed, Abandoned and Changed Events
Settlement depends on the event status, selected market and applicable wagering rules.
Scheduled
The event remains listed for its current scheduled start time.
Postponed
Settlement can depend on whether the event begins within the stated period.
Abandoned
The applicable rules determine whether the selection is settled or void.
Participant Withdrawal
Treatment can differ between match, tournament and outright markets.
Venue or Time Change
The market may remain valid or be reviewed under the applicable rules.
Official Result
Settlement normally follows the recognised result and market conditions.
UNCLEAR SETTLEMENT?
Prepare the Complete Selection Information
Provide the event, market, selection, confirmation time and displayed reference when asking support to review a settlement.
Contact Livechat
PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY
Do All Pre-Match Markets Qualify for Promotions?
No. A promotion may limit the eligible sports, competitions, market types, minimum odds, bet structures, settlement results and qualifying balances.
A void, refunded, cancelled or partially settled selection may not count in the same way as a completed qualifying result. Review the current offer before confirming any promotion-related wager.
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Review Pre-Match Information Across Devices
SANDS33 information pages are designed for compatible mobile phones, tablets and desktop devices. Screen size can affect how markets, selections and complete event names are displayed.
Review the full selection before confirming an action. Keep the browser updated and use a stable internet connection when managing account information.
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SANDS33 ACCOUNT ACCESS
Register, Log In or Contact Support
Account access must use accurate registration information. Contact livechat when assistance is required with access, an account record, promotion conditions or a settlement query.
18+ RESPONSIBLE WAGERING
Sports Knowledge Does Not Guarantee a Winning Selection
Knowledge of a sport, team, participant or recent performance does not make an uncertain result predictable. A short price is not a guarantee.
Use only disposable entertainment money, set a fixed budget and avoid increasing stakes after a loss. Do not treat wagering as a source of income.
Stop when the planned spending or time limit is reached. Do not place additional selections only to recover an earlier loss.
Read the Responsible Gambling Guide
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sports Betting Australia FAQ
What is pre-match sports betting?
Pre-match sports betting refers to selecting an available market and confirming a wager before the relevant sporting event begins. Market availability, odds and closing times can change before the scheduled start.
Is online in-play sports betting permitted in Australia?
Online in-play sports betting, meaning online wagers placed after a sporting event has started, is prohibited in Australia. This SANDS33 page discusses pre-match markets only.
How do decimal odds work?
Decimal odds show the potential total return for each unit staked when the selection is successful, including the original stake. The displayed odds can change before confirmation.
What is the difference between a single and a multi bet?
A single bet contains one selection. A multi bet combines two or more selections, and every included selection normally needs to satisfy the applicable settlement conditions for the multi to succeed.
What should I check before confirming a pre-match bet?
Check the event, participant, market, selection, displayed odds, stake, potential return, scheduled start time and applicable settlement rules before confirmation.
What happens if an event is postponed or abandoned?
Settlement can depend on the applicable wagering rules, the event's official status and whether it is completed within the stated time period. Review the current rules or contact livechat when the status remains unclear.
Do all sports markets qualify for every promotion?
No. A promotion may limit eligible sports, markets, odds, bet types, settlement results or qualifying balances. Review the current offer before confirming a wager.
How can I keep sports wagering within a limit?
Set a fixed entertainment budget, use a separate spending limit, avoid increasing stakes after a loss and stop when the planned money or time limit is reached.
SANDS33 is intended for adults aged 18 and over. This page discusses pre-match sports betting only and does not provide online in-play betting guidance. Market availability, odds, event status, settlement conditions and promotion eligibility may change.