Betting Rules

These Betting Rules explain the general conditions that apply when you place bets or play games through Fat Pirate Casino. They are intended to help players understand how bets are accepted, settled and managed. Please read these rules together with the site's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Responsible Gambling information before using any betting or gaming service.

Fat Pirate Casino operates under a licence issued in Costa Rica. The site uses SSL encryption and offers self-exclusion through the customer support team.

General betting conditions

By opening an account, placing a bet or participating in a game, you confirm that you have read and accepted the applicable rules. These rules apply to all bets submitted through Fat Pirate Casino unless a particular game, promotion or product has additional conditions. Where a specific game rule conflicts with a general rule, the specific rule will normally apply to that game, subject to the site's Terms and Conditions and applicable Australian requirements.

Players must be legally permitted to use the relevant service in their location. You are responsible for checking the laws that apply to you before placing a bet. An account may only be used by the person who registered it, and account details must be accurate, complete and kept up to date. We may request information or documents to verify identity, age, account ownership or other details before allowing access to betting services, processing a transaction or paying a valid win.

You must meet the applicable minimum age requirement and must not allow another person to use your account.
You must protect your login details and notify the operator if you believe your account has been accessed without permission.
Bets must be placed using funds available in your account or through an approved payment method.
A bet is intended for personal entertainment and must not be placed on behalf of another person.
You must not use the service for unlawful activity, fraud, market manipulation or any other prohibited purpose.
We may suspend or restrict an account where there are concerns about security, identity, integrity, responsible gambling or compliance obligations.

Betting information displayed on the website, including markets, prices, game details, balances and results, is provided for general use and may change. It is your responsibility to check the details of a bet before confirming it. Availability may vary depending on the product, your location, account status, technical conditions and applicable restrictions.

Placing and accepting bets

A bet is submitted when you select the relevant option, enter the required stake and confirm the transaction through the available betting interface. A message, receipt, account record or other confirmation may be used to show that a bet has been received. A selection shown on screen is not necessarily accepted until the bet has been successfully recorded by the system.

We may refuse, cancel or limit a bet where permitted by the applicable rules. This may occur because of a technical issue, an obvious error, a duplicate transaction, a breach of account conditions, suspected misuse, an unavailable market or another circumstance affecting the integrity of the service. If a bet cannot be accepted, the stake will generally remain in the account or be returned in accordance with the applicable rules.

Before confirming a bet

Check that you are using the correct account and that your balance is sufficient.
Review the game, market, selection, stake and any displayed conditions.
Confirm that the bet reflects your intended choice and that you understand the possible outcome.
Submit the bet only after checking the final details.
Keep the confirmation or account record where one is provided.

Once accepted, a bet generally cannot be changed or withdrawn unless a cash-out, cancellation or other facility is specifically made available. The availability of such a facility is not guaranteed, and any displayed value or offer may change before completion. A request is not effective until it has been successfully processed and recorded.

Bets must not be placed using a payment method that does not belong to you or without the permission of the payment account holder. Payments may be reviewed as part of standard security and verification procedures. We may delay access to funds or betting features while checks are completed, where permitted by law and the relevant account terms.

Game outcomes, settlement and errors

Bets are settled using the official result or outcome applicable to the relevant game, event or market. For casino games, settlement is based on the result generated and recorded by the approved game system. For event-based betting, settlement may depend on the official result, the published market rules and any relevant information used to determine whether a market is won, lost, void or otherwise resolved.

Results may be updated, corrected or reviewed if new information becomes available or if an error is identified. A result that is displayed temporarily is not necessarily final. Where a settlement error has occurred, the account balance may be corrected. If a payment has been made because of an error, the amount may be recovered or offset against a balance, subject to applicable law and the site's Terms and Conditions.

Technical issues and obvious errors

An obvious error may include an incorrect price, duplicated market, incorrect game information, clearly inaccurate settlement information or a system display that does not reflect the intended offer. Where an obvious error affects a bet, the bet may be voided, corrected or settled using the correct information, depending on the circumstances and the applicable rules.

If a connection is interrupted, the outcome of a completed game or transaction may still be valid if it has been recorded by the system. Refreshing a page, closing a browser or losing an internet connection does not automatically cancel a bet. Players should check their account history before attempting to place the same bet again, as a repeated submission may create a duplicate transaction.

The operator's system records are generally used to determine whether a bet was received and how it was processed.
Game outcomes cannot be changed because a player is dissatisfied with the result.
A bet may be void where the relevant game or market was not available or could not be completed correctly.
Settlement decisions are made in accordance with the applicable game rules, account terms and legal obligations.
Questions about a result should be raised through the available support channel as soon as reasonably possible.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the relevant complaint and dispute process in the site's Terms and Conditions will apply. Players should provide enough information to identify the account, transaction or game, while avoiding the unnecessary disclosure of passwords or other sensitive security information.

Responsible betting and player support

Betting should be treated as entertainment, not as a way to earn income or recover financial losses. There is no guaranteed strategy for winning, and past results do not predict future outcomes. Set a budget before you play and only use money that you can afford to lose. Never borrow money, use essential household funds or chase losses in an attempt to change an earlier result.

Set personal spending and time limits before starting.
Take regular breaks and avoid betting when upset, tired or under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
Keep betting separate from essential expenses and financial commitments.
Do not increase stakes to recover losses.
Talk to someone you trust if gambling is becoming difficult to control.
Use available account management tools, including deposit, spending, time-out or self-exclusion options where offered.

If you want to reduce or stop your gambling, contact the available player support service and request the relevant restriction or self-exclusion option. A request may require identity or account verification and may apply in accordance with the site's procedures. You should also remove access to gambling services, avoid opening another account and seek independent assistance if you are concerned about your behaviour.

Fat Pirate Casino may take action where play appears unsafe, unusual or inconsistent with account conditions. This can include providing information, applying restrictions, pausing activity or reviewing an account. Responsible gambling tools are not a substitute for personal judgement or professional support, and using a tool does not guarantee that all gambling activity will stop immediately.

For questions about a bet, account record, game result or responsible gambling option, use the support method made available on the website. Do not include your password, full payment details or other confidential security information in a support request. These Betting Rules may be updated from time to time, so please review the current version before using the service.