D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2015

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 30-2015 - BOXING/COMBAT SPORTS (MMA)

2015.1

The result of a boxing match (or any other combat sport) is determined in accordance with the rules established by the competition's Governing Body, unless otherwise stated.

2015.2

All Wagers will be refunded under the following conditions:

(a) If the fight is cancelled;

(b) If the fight is postponed and does not occur (in the Sports Event's local time) within two (2) days from the date initially stated in program;

(c) If the fight is suspended; or

(d) If a fight ends in a draw and no odds have been offered for this option.

2015.3 The Office my offer the following boxing/combat (MMA) sports Wager types:

(a) Money Line-A "Money Line" or straight up wager is a bet on the outright winner of the game or event without any point spread odds.

(1) In a 2way "Winner of a Fight" Wager, the Player predicts the winner of a fight (fighter A or fighter B).

(2) In a 3way "Winner of a Fight" Wager, the Player predicts the winner of a fight, including a draw result at the end of the match.

(3) In "Round by Round Wagering in a Fight," the Player predicts in which round the fight will end, either in exact number, or within a range, or as a" Total Over/Under" option. This Wager can also be offered as a combination of Fighter and Round Wagering (e.g., "Fighter A to Win Within Rounds 4-6"). The bell will signal the end of a round and the bell being sounded again will signal the start of the next round. In the event where, for whatever reason, a points decision is awarded before the full number of rounds is completed, Wager settlements will be determined on the round in which the fight was stopped. Wagers placed on the prediction "To Win on Points" will be considered as winning if the full number of rounds is completed. In the event where, for whatever reason, it is decided that the fight is completed in a total number of rounds differently than initially offered, then all Wagers received for this type of Wager will be given odds of one (1.00). If a fighter withdraws during the period between rounds, the fight will be considered ended in the previous round.

(b) Total Over/Under-In a "Total Over/Under" Wager, the Player predicts if the total number of rounds in a fight will be greater or less than a limit of rounds as publicized by the Office.

(c) Proposition "Prop" Wagers-Proposition Wagers are wagers on a specific outcome during an event that does not relate to the final score. They may be offered as "Team Props," "Player Props" and "Special Props."

(1) In a "Method of Result in a Fight" Wager, the Player predicts the method by which the result in a match will be decided. The possible outcomes for this type of Wager can be such as, but not limited to, Knock Out (KO), Technical Knock Out (TKO), Judges' Decision, etc. This Wager can also be offered as a combination of fighter and method of result (e.g., "Fighter A to Win by Judges' Decision").

(2) In a "Will the Fight go the Distance-Yes/No" Wager, the Player predicts whether the fight will go the full number of rounds in a "Yes/No" proposition.

(3) In a "Knockouts/Knockdowns" Wager, the Player predicts whether knockouts or knockdowns will be achieved, either for the whole fight or per fighter. This could be predicted as a "Yes/No" option, or as a range, or as a "Total Over/Under" option. Only knockdowns that lead to a "count" from the referee, or if the referee initiates a "count," are taken into account for this Wager. Combination Wagers can also be offered predicting whether knockouts will be achieved and who will win the fight.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 30, r. 30-2015

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6691 (September 22, 1989); reserved by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 011618 (8/30/2019); Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 2802 (3/13/2020)