Terms & Conditions

Notification of these terms and conditions constitutes the making of an offer, which you accept by clicking on 'Submit during account registration'. When acceptance reaches us, a legally binding agreement on these terms and conditions is concluded between (a) you, the end user, and (b) 188BET ('188BET/188CSN/188POKER/188LIVE', 'we', 'us' or 'our' as appropriate). The Company provides the services on 188BET.com, 188CSN.com, 188POKER.com, 188POKER.com and any other websites provided by us on which you access our services ('Services') using your account. The Company does not offer any real money betting or gaming to US-users.

188BET is licensed and therefore regulated to operate online sportsbook and casino via electronic media on a global basis under permits from the Isle Of Man, British Isles and Kahnawake, Canada. These terms and conditions, together with any other additional rules and terms on 188BET websites that specifically relate to and govern any particular game, software, events or tournament constitute a legally binding agreement ('Agreement'). Whilst it is intended that the online sportsbook and casino will operate under the Company’s existing licences, the Company reserves the right to switch any of the operations of the business to another jurisdiction at any time.

If this Agreement is translated, the English language text shall prevail. Any other document provided in connection with this Agreement shall be in English or there shall be a properly prepared translation into English and the English translation shall prevail in the case of any conflict between them.

These provisions are intended to be read in conjunction with the specific game play rules where applicable, and any other terms and conditions governing the use of the Services, Software and access to the Website(s) and the Information comprised in the "Terms and Conditions".

Definitions

"Betting" or "bet(s)" for the purpose of these Terms and this Agreement conducted in relation to any and/or all Service(s) offered on the 188BET, 188CSN.com, 188LIVE.com or any other website(s) provided by us on which you access our services using your account;

"Games" means the internet gaming system accessible and/or offered at the part of the Website entitled;

"Sportsbook", “Casino” or “Poker”, and all related services and online gaming activities thereto;

"Device(s)" mean any application access devices, including but not limited to personal computers, laptops, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, PDA telephones employed for the use of and access to the Website(s) and participation in the Services;

"Software" means any computer programme, data file or any other content that is required to be installed on your Device in order to enable you to use, access and participate in the Services for the purpose of using, accessing and participating in the foregoing on the Website through your Device;

Acceptance of Agreement

By playing our Games, or clicking on the 'Submit' button while registering and/or by acknowledging that you have read this Agreement when you register to join, you agree to comply with this Agreement, and you acknowledge that your failure to comply with this Agreement may result in disqualification, account closure, forfeiture of funds and/or legal action against you, as appropriate and as further specified in this Agreement.

Modification

You fully understand and agree to be bound by this Agreement and as modified and/or amended by 188BET from time to time. 188BET may amend this Agreement at any time by publishing the modified Agreement on the relevant page of the website or any place through which you access the Services. If we make significant changes to these terms and conditions we will take appropriate steps to bring such changes to your attention (such as by placing a notice of such change on a prominent position on the Website, together with the changed terms and conditions). It is your responsibility to check these Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that you agree with them and your continued use of the website(s) will be deemed to be your acceptance of any changes to the terms and conditions and privacy policy.

Any bets placed prior to the time of amendment and notification of the changed terms and conditions will be subject to the pre-existing terms and conditions. Any bets placed after the time of amendment and notification of the changed terms and conditions will be subject to the changed terms and conditions. If any modification is unacceptable to you, your only recourse is to terminate this Agreement. This Agreement and the documents referred to herein represent the complete and final agreement between you and the 188BET in relation to this agreement and supersedes any and all prior agreements between you and 188BET.

Information and Intellectual Property

188BET grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right to access information on the 188BET website, and through the Device(s), in the form such as results, statistics, sports data, odds and betting data (the "Information"). However, 188BET assumes no liability for correctness, completeness or up-to-dateness of the information services provided, for example result made available on the website among others. The company also assumes no liability for the accuracy of livescores, statistics and intermediate results in in-running betting.

188BET is the owner or authorized user or licensee of all the intellectual property rights in the 188BET Website(s) including, without limitation, any copyright, patent, registered design, trade marks, service marks, source codes, specifications, templates, graphics, logo(s) or any right subsisting in the Philippines or elsewhere in respect of formats, interfaces, programming, the offering of services to other customers, software or any application for any of the foregoing and any modification, improvements, developments and enhancements thereof.

Except as expressly provided herein Members or any other persons are not permitted to interfere with, infringe or violate any intellectual property rights of 188BET or its licensors and you agree not to interrupt or attempt to interrupt the operation of the 188BET Website(s). 188BET shall seek legal redress to the fullest extent of the law against any individual(s) or company(s) which interferes with, infringes or violates or attempts to interfere with, infringe or violate any intellectual property rights in the 188BET Website anywhere in the world.

No links to the 188BET are permitted without our prior written permission.

General Conditions of Use

As a condition of use of the Services, you warrant and undertake that you shall not use or access the Website(s), Services, Software and the information for any unlawful purpose under any law that is applicable to you or that is prohibited by or in breach of the Agreement. In particular (and in addition to all other representations and warranties set out in the Agreement), you warrant and undertake as a condition of use of the Services that:

  • You are not restricted by limited legal capacity;
  • You are acting in your own legal capacity and not on behalf of another person or company;
  • You are not diagnosed or classified as a compulsive gambler;
  • You are over 18 years of age and it is legal for you to do so according to the laws that apply in the jurisdiction from where you are connecting;
  • You are not a resident of the Philippines;
  • You are acknowledge the possible risk of losing money arising from the use of the Services;
  • Your deposits does not originate from illegal or criminal activities;
  • You will not conduct criminal or other unlawful activities through use of your account opened with us and you shall not allow other persons to use your betting account and the Services for any unlawful activities under any law applicable to you or us;
  • You agree to keep your account name and password secret and confidential and not to allow anyone else to use it. If you misplace, forget, or lose your account name or password, you should notify our customer services department immediately. New security details will then be allocated to you;
  • You are to ensure the secrecy of your account and log-in details. Any betting made on 188BET where the user name and password have been used will be regarded as valid;
  • You will not perform or use the Services, Website(s), Device(s), Software or Information in any way that may interfere with the availability of the Service(s) and Website(s) to other users;
  • You will not solicit or in any manner seek to obtain any information relating to other users;
  • You will not upload or distribute any program, file or data that contain viruses, are corrupted or may affect the operational performance of the Device(s), Software, Services and/or Website(s);
  • You will not use any device, robot, spider, software, routine or other method (or anything in the nature of the foregoing) to interfere or attempt to interfere with the normal proper functioning of the Services, Device(s), Software, Website(s), Information or any transactions offered at the Website(s) and/or through the Device(s);
  • You will not post or transmit to the Website(s) and/or to the Device(s) or to any other users, any unlawful, harassing, abusive, threatening, libellous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, inflammatory, racially or ethnically objectionable, pornographic or profane material, or any material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offence, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate any law;
  • You will not initiate and/or engage in surveys, contests, chain letters or post/transmit "junk mail", "spam" or any unsolicited mass dissemination of email against 188BET;
  • The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not affect the construction or interpretation of any provision;
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you have complied with all the laws applicable to you as stated in the general conditions of use;
  • You are prohibited from holding more than one Account. Should more than one account be identified as belonging or relating to you, we reserve the right to treat any such accounts as a single joint account or to close such accounts and terminate this Agreement;

By agreeing to the above General Conditions of Use, should your activities pertain to criminal or suspicious conduct, 188BET reserves the right to report to the federal or local authorities without prior notice or explanation.

Account Registration

You are required to complete the application for opening of account and membership as set out on 188BET website.

You undertake that all information supplied by you when registering are true, complete and current information and you further agree to update this information as necessary to keep it true, complete and current.

All reasonable measures shall be taken to ensure that your personal information disclosed to us shall remain confidential. Your personal and betting information will not be disclosed unless compelled by applicable laws, Court order or by the relevant gaming and law enforcement authorities. We reserve the right to disclose your personal data to our respective payment settlement service providers and financial institutions to the extent necessary for the completion of payments for Services provided through the Website(s).

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have complied with all the laws applicable to you as stated in the general conditions of use.

Your account must match your true and legal name and identity and the name on your account registration must match the name on the credit card(s) or other payment accounts used to deposit or receive monies in your account. Should there be a change in your information details, you shall notify us of this immediately. To confirm your name and address 188BET reserves the right to confirm such data by post and to correspond by post.

We reserve the right to reject your registration without reference to you or assigning any reason thereto and without liability to you. Where account registration details are found to be inaccurate, misleading or incomplete, 188BET reserves the right to close the account, returning monies deposited to the same funding account but voiding any wagers placed.

You are prohibited from holding more than one Account. Should more than one account be identified as belonging or relating to you, we reserve the right to treat any such accounts as a single joint account or to close such accounts and terminate this Agreement.

Terms under which Bets are Accepted

  • All bets made on 188BET website are subject to the relevant Games rules applicable to each event or game, and to this Agreement.
  • 188BET cannot be held responsible for any typing or human error in posting odds other than those intended. In the event that this occurs, 188BET reserves the right to void any affected bets (wagers).
  • Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, 188BET reserves the right to refuse any bet without explanation.
  • Only bets made through the internet and/or “Devices" in compliance with these Terms and Conditions shall be accepted. Any other form of bets (whether by post, email, fax or otherwise) shall not be accepted and where received will be void regardless of the outcome. Bets are only valid if username and password had been correctly entered with sufficient available funds in your account and the customer has received confirmation from us that the bet has been received. The bet will be deemed to be validated when a confirmation message appears on the screen.
  • All bets will be considered validly placed if your username and password have been entered correctly, subject to availability of funds in your account.
  • You are responsible and liable for all activities and transactions that take place through the use of your name, account number, username, password (or any combination thereof) regardless of whether such transactions were authorized by you.
  • You are solely responsible to ensure that the details of your bets are correct. Once your bets have been placed and their acceptance confirmed by us they may not be cancelled, revoked or changed and shall be deemed to be conclusive evidence in respect of the bets that you have placed.
  • All bets are logged and recorded in 188BET’s transaction log database and are conclusive evidence of all transactions and times at which the transactions are placed.
  • All bets will be deemed valid and accepted by 188BET.com when confirmation is displayed your transaction history statement.
  • Except for “in play” bet type, all bets placed after the commencement of an event will be deemed invalid. 188BET reserves the right to void such wagers placed.
  • All bets will be deemed invalid where the outcome of an event is known at the time of placement of your bet. 188BET reserves the right to void such wagers placed.
  • Advertised start times, red cards, scores and or any information displayed on the Website(s) are for information purposes only.
  • The result of a match or event will be determined on the day of its conclusion for betting purposes unless otherwise stated within the rules for each sport or event. Any subsequent enquiry that may result in an overturned decision will not be recognized by 188BET after 72 hours from the processing of results. Within 72 hours after results are processed, 188BET will only reset / correct the results due to human error or mistakes in referring website.
  • If the venue for a sporting event is changed, all bets placed based on the original venue will be null and void, except for games played on neutral ground.
  • The winner of an event or game will be determined on the date of the event's conclusion according to the Games rules.
  • 188BET does not recognize suspended games, protests or overturned decisions for betting purposes.
  • Should you include a non-runner or void selection in a multiple bet, the potential payout will be adjusted according to the remaining valid selections.
  • You acknowledge and accept that all prices and odds are subject to variation and only become fixed at the time a bet is placed.
  • Where a manifest error, mistake or system failure results in an incorrect odd, line or handicap taken in a bet, the bet, or that part of the bet if it is a multiple bet/parlay will be null and void.
  • Simultaneously placed bets on one event will not be accepted.
  • The decision of 188BET is final in respect of any bet and the associated transactions therewith.
  • You fully accept and agree that random number generator ("RNG") software will determine the shuffling and dealing of cards and other randomly generated events required in the Games.
  • You fully accept and agree that WAP internet connection is not absolutely stable. The company is not responsible for any misplaced bets. All bets placed will be based on the bet records in our system. If you are unsure about any of the bets you have placed, please contact our customer service team or check your bets record in your account statement.

Software License

You hereby acknowledge and agree that the Software that is made accessible to you is part of the Services and is the property of 188BET and/or our licensor, and that you do not gain any rights to such Software. You may not in any way or by any means alter, copy, modify, reproduce, store, distribute, publish, transmit, sell, rent, lease or license or otherwise communicate or make available such Software to any other person, or on another website, online service or bulletin board, or on any other media and/or device.

Settlement of Transactions

To use a credit or debit card, the cardholder's name must be the same as the Name given in the member's registration process. 188BET reserve the right to withhold settlement of transaction should there be discrepancies between the cardholder's name and the Name given in the member's registration process.

You shall be fully responsible for paying all monies owed to 188BET and/or other members. In respect of any payment made by you, if we suspect you of fraudulent payment, including use of stolen credit cards, or any other fraudulent activity (including any chargeback or other reversal of a payment), we reserve the right to suspend and/or close your Account and to share this information (together with your identity) to other online gaming sites, banks, credit card companies, and appropriate agencies. Any expenses incurred by 188BET due to such scenario shall be claim from you.

In accordance with the regulations of Isle of Man license, online gambling debts are enforceable by law.

The maximum amount that can be won by one customer in one day betting, regardless of stake, is USD$500,000 or its equivalent in an accepted currency.

Winnings are exclusive of bet amount. Where selections taken from different categories are combined in multiple or accumulative bets the lowest maximum winnings limit will apply.

Should funds be credited to your account in error, it is your responsibility to notify 188BET of the error without delay. Any winnings subsequent to the error and prior to the notification of 188BET, whether linked to the error or not, shall be deemed invalid and returned to 188BET.

Any betting taxes or taxes that may apply to your winnings under any applicable laws shall be solely your responsibility.

Withdrawal

Your winnings are credited to your account and shall be withdrawn in accordance with our withdrawal policy and upon provision of a copy of valid photographic identification and/or credit/debit card to our satisfaction.

We will not release your funds under any circumstances if the full value of your deposit is not played through in full.

All bank charges that 188BET incurs arising in connection with any of your betting transactions shall be reimbursed by you. 188BET is entitled to deduct and offset the foregoing from the winnings payable to you or from your account as the case may be.

Bonuses

Bonuses may only be used in the Games as may be specified when the Bonus is offered to you and acceptance of any Bonus shall be in accordance this Agreement as well as additional terms and conditions we may make available to you in respect of each such Bonus offering.

You are not entitled to withdraw any Bonus amounts and you may not take any cash out from your account without first complying with the applicable terms including, without limitation, in respect of any qualifiers or restrictions.

188BET reserves the right, without any liability to you or any other party, to withdraw or modify such bonuses or promotions and/or the specific terms and conditions governing the same at any time.

Indemnity

You agree to hold the company, its employees, officers, directors, licensees, licensors, affiliates, and subsidiaries harmless and further agree to fully indemnify them from any and all costs, expenses, liabilities and damages whatsoever that may arise as a result of your breach of this agreement.

Disclaimers and Specific Warnings

Any participation in the Games is at your sole option, discretion and risk. By playing the Games, you acknowledge that you do not find the Games or Services to be offensive, objectionable, unfair, or indecent in any way.

Some legal jurisdictions have not addressed the legality of online and offshore online gambling while others have specifically made online and/or offshore gambling illegal. We do not intend that anyone should use the 188BET website and/or the Services where such use is illegal. The availability of the Services and the 188BET website should not be construed as an offer, solicitation or invitation by us to use the Services in any country in which such use is illegal. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that at all times you comply with the laws that govern you and that you have the complete legal right to play the Games.

188BET shall in no event, nor under any circumstances, be liable for any damages or losses without limitation that are deemed or alleged to have resulted from or caused by this website or its content, including without limitation delays or interruptions in operation or transmission, communications lines failure, any person's use or misuse of the site or it's content, or any errors or omissions in content.

188BET disclaims any and all warranties, representations and responsibilities in respect of any aspect of the Services, 188BET website and the Information, which may be provided by third parties, including but not limited to information and telecommunication providers, and shall not on any account be liable for any default, breach or inaction of such third party partners.

188BET, our related corporations, affiliates, partners, officers, employees and agents shall in no event be responsible or liable for any damages, loss or expense, including without limitation direct, indirect, consequential or special damage or economic loss arising from or in connection with your access or use of the Services, Website(s), Software and the Information, or your loading, installation or use of the Software regardless of whether 188BET has been advised of such a possibility or not. In any event to the maximum extent permitted by law, 188BET's total liability to you, if any, for any loss or damage (whether on the basis of contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise) relating to, or arising from, any and all matters, events or circumstances directly pertaining to any bet placed by you with us, shall not exceed the amount of the respective bet placed by you.

You acknowledge that part or all of the Information may be provisional in nature and may be subject to revision, change or modification, as provided in these Terms and Conditions. You therefore acknowledge that the Information is provided solely for reference and does not constitute advice or solicitation, and is not the subject of, and shall not constitute the basis of any binding representation, warranty, contractual obligation, or reliance on your part of any nature.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that all disclaimers and exclusions of liability contained in this Agreement represent a fair and reasonable allocation of the risks and benefits of the agreement between you and 188BET, taking all relevant factors into consideration, including without limitation the value of the consideration provided by you to 188BET. You further agree that these disclaimers and limitations shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If there is a discrepancy between the result showing on your Device and our server, the result showing on our server shall govern the result of the Game. Moreover, you understand and agree that (without prejudice to your other rights and remedies) the 188BET records shall be the final authority in determining the terms of your participation in the Games, the activity resulting there from and the circumstances in which they occurred.

Termination, Account Closure or Forfeiture

188BET reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void any winnings and forfeit any balance in your betting account, to terminate the Agreement and/or to suspend the provision of the Services/deactivate your account if:

  • we identify that you have more than one account with us;
  • you are in breach of any term of this Agreement;
  • we are aware that you have played at any online gaming site or services and are suspected of fraud, collusion (including in relation to charge-backs) or unlawful or improper activity;
  • your registration information is incorrect or misleading;
  • you failed to provide the identification information requested;
  • you are not of legal age;
  • you have "charged back" or caused a "charge back" against us or denied any of the purchases or deposits that you made to your account;
  • you have allowed (intentionally or unintentionally) someone else to use your account.
  • you are depositing money originating from criminal or other illegal or unauthorized activities;
  • you fail to disclose that you are located in the Philippines and U.S.
  • If the provision of the Services is suspended and/or your account is deactivated in accordance to the terms herein, the provision of the Services will be only be reinstated and/or your account will be reactivated after the necessary rectification (if capable of being rectified) action has been taken by you and such rectification has been verified to our full satisfaction.

Amendment of Service and Games

188BET reserves the right at any time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service or Games with or without notice. 188BET shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service or Games.

Breach of Agreement

188BET reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity in respect of any violation of the Agreement, including the right to deny or restrict access to the Services, 188BET website and Information to any particular person, or to block access to the Services, 188BET website and Information, at any time and at its sole and absolute discretion, without providing any reasons whatsoever.

Precedence

The Game rules and any other terms and conditions governing the use of and access to the Services and the Website(s) shall form an integral part of the Agreement.

In the event that there is any conflict between the provisions of the Games rules, any other terms and conditions governing the use of and access to the Services and the 188BET website and the Agreement, unless expressly provided otherwise, the Games rules shall prevail.

Force Majeure

If 188BET fails or delays the performance of any obligation under the Agreement due to the reasons of the occurrence of events which are beyond 188BET's control, including, but not limited to: Acts of God, Government restrictions, wars, insurrections, transmission or system failures, failure or interruption in the provision of telecommunications or broadband services, failure or shortage of power supplies or equipment, and/or any other cause beyond the reasonable control, such failure or delay does not constitute a breach of the Agreement.

Waiver

Neither failure nor delay on the part of 188BET to exercise any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, or of the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Isles without giving effect to conflicts of law principles. You irrevocably agree to submit, for the benefit of the Company, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Isles for settlement of any disputes or matters arising out of or concerning this Agreement or its enforceability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, it will not affect the validity of the remainder of the Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms.


Last updated on 20 April 2009 06:30 (GMT-4)