Version 1.10 of these General Rules, Terms and Conditions was last updated on 10/04/2024
1. Dabble General Game Rules
1.1 Players from at least two different teams must be selected for a Lineup to be submitted.
1.2 Only one statistical category (“Stat”) per individual player per Lineup may be selected.
1.3 Dabble may reject any Lineup for any reason, including internal risk limits.
1.4 If a player withdraws prior to a match or does not become active during a match (DNP), that pick will be considered void and the Lineup will be reduced to the pay scale for one less selection. Please see examples below:
- 12 pick all-in reduces to 11 pick all-in
- 11 pick all-in reduces to 10 pick all-in
- 10 pick all-in reduces to 9 pick all-in
- 9 pick all-in reduces to 8 pick all-in
- 8 pick all-in reduces to 7 pick all-in
- 7 pick all-in reduces to 6 pick all-in
- 6 pick all-in reduces to 5 pick all-in
- 5 pick all-in reduces to 4 pick all-in
- 4 pick all-in reduces to 3 pick all-in
- 3 pick all-in reduces to 2 pick all-in
- 2 pick all-in will be refunded
- 12 pick hedge reduces to 11 pick hedge
- 11 pick hedge reduces to 10 pick hedge
- 10 pick hedge reduces to 9 pick hedge
- 9 pick hedge reduces to 8 pick hedge
- 8 pick hedge reduces to 7 pick hedge
- 7 pick hedge reduces to 6 pick hedge
- 6 pick hedge reduces to 5 pick hedge
- 5 pick hedge reduces to 4 pick hedge
- 4 pick hedge reduces to 3 pick hedge
- 3 pick hedge reduces to 2 pick all-in
1.5 Any pick that results in a push/tie will reduce the Lineup to the pay scale for one less selection. Please see examples below:
- 12 pick all-in reduces to 11 pick all-in
- 11 pick all-in reduces to 10 pick all-in
- 10 pick all-in reduces to 9 pick all-in
- 9 pick all-in reduces to 8 pick all-in
- 8 pick all-in reduces to 7 pick all-in
- 7 pick all-in reduces to 6 pick all-in
- 6 pick all-in reduces to 5 pick all-in
- 5 pick all-in reduces to 4 pick all-in
- 4 pick all-in reduces to 3 pick all-in
- 3 pick all-in reduces to 2 pick all-in
- 2 pick all-in with 1 win and 1 push results as a 1.5x payout
- 2 pick all-in with 1 loss and 1 push results as a Loss
- 12 pick hedge reduces to 11 pick hedge
- 11 pick hedge reduces to 10 pick hedge
- 10 pick hedge reduces to 9 pick hedge
- 9 pick hedge reduces to 8 pick hedge
- 8 pick hedge reduces to 7 pick hedge
- 7 pick hedge reduces to 6 pick hedge
- 6 pick hedge reduces to 5 pick hedge
- 5 pick hedge reduces to 4pick hedge
- 4 pick hedge reduces to 3 pick hedge
- 3 pick hedge reduces to 2 pick all-in
1.6 A pick will be deemed active if the player selected enters the field/court/rink during play. For example, if an NFL player is active but does not play at any point in time, the selection will be deemed void. If an NFL player does enter the field of play, but does not record a statistic, the pick will stand.
1.7 A Lineup will only be accepted up to the official starting time of an event. A Lineup accepted in error after the official starting time of the event or specific market within the event will be deemed void and stakes will be refunded.
1.8 Unless otherwise stated, Lineups are resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body for the event. Should there be substantial evidence that a result or statistic has been published incorrectly, the market will be resulted after consultation with the governing body.
1.9 Unless otherwise stated, the official result announced at the completion of an event will be the sole result considered for the settlement of picks. Disqualifications or penalties occurred after official results are announced, positive drug testing results, rule breaches will not count towards settlement of that pick.
1.10 Unless otherwise stated, a Lineup will be considered ended once the outcome of the Stat has been unequivocally determined. Should an event be abandoned after the result of the individual pick has been determined, the result of such picks will stand for settlement purposes.
1.11 Dabble will endeavor to result and settle Lineups as soon as the event is completed, or the result of an individual Lineup has been determined. Please note however, our resulting sources must be able to confirm an official result before markets are settled to ensure resulting and settlement accuracy. Unfortunately, delays may occur on occasions where there is a delay in the announcement/ publication of an official result.
1.12 Dabble reserves the right to DNP (Did Not Play)/ Void any pick as a result of an obvious error in the Projection for the player. Player Projections that include clear errors will result in a DNP/Void. For example, if an NFL Quarterback has a TD Projection set to 20.5 TDs - more/less for a single game, selections of more, or less on that player will be graded as a Did Not Play/Void.
1.13 All-in game pay scale
- 2 legs = 3X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 3 legs = 6X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 4 legs = 10X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 5 legs = 20X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 6 legs = 35X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 7 legs = 60X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 8 legs = 100X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 9 legs = 175X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 10 legs = 300X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 11 legs = 500X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 12 legs = 1,000X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
1.14 Hedge game pay scale
- 2 legs hedge Lineups are not available.
- 3 legs
- 2/3 correct = 1.25X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 3/3 correct = 2.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 4 legs
- 3/4 correct = 1.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 4/4 correct = 5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 5 legs
- 3/5 correct = 0.4X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 4/5 correct = 1.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 5/5 correct = 10X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 6 legs
- 4/6 correct = 0.4X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 5/6 correct = 1.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 6/6 correct = 25X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 7 legs
- 5/7 correct = 1X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 6/7 correct = 2.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 7/7 correct = 35X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 8 legs
- 6/8 correct = 1.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 7/8 correct = 5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 8/8 correct = 50X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 9 legs
- 6/9 correct = 0.4X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 7/9 correct = 2X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 8/9 correct = 10X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 9/9 correct = 50X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 10 legs
- 7/10 correct = 0.4X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 8/10 correct = 4X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 9/10 correct = 15X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 10/10 correct = 75X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 11 legs
- 8/11 correct = 1X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 9/11 correct = 5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 10/11 correct = 20X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 11/11 correct = 125X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 12 legs
- 9/12 correct = 1X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 10/12 correct = 7.5X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 11/12 correct = 40X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
- 12/12 correct = 250X return on the dollar value of the Lineup.
1.15 Picks that are demonstrably highly correlated are not allowed to be combined in a single Lineup (for example, 'runs' and 'earned runs' from players on opposing teams in a baseball fixture). In the event that demonstrably highly correlated Picks are combined in a single Lineup, that Lineup will be cancelled and the stake will be returned. Violation of this rule may result in certain combinations being automatically restricted on your account.
1.16 Any stake placed on Lineups where different outcomes are chosen for the same player projection will not count towards play through requirements (for example, if LeBron to score more than 11.5 points is chosen in one Lineup, and LeBron to score less than 11.5 in another Lineup, the stake on both Lineups will not count towards play through requirements).
1.17 The maximum payout for a single Lineup, or multiple Lineups with the exact same selections is $50,000.
2. Football Game Rules (NFL and NCAA)
2.1 If a match is postponed, but rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time and at the original venue, then all Lineups will stand. If the postponed match is rescheduled to take place more than 48 hours after the original start time or becomes cancelled, all two-Selection Lineups will be voided and all other Lineups involving the voided match will be recalculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Selection.
2.2 Should overtime be required, all Lineups, unless otherwise stated, are settled on the statistics at the completion of overtime.
2.3 NFL and NCAA football- a minimum of 55 minutes must be played in an NFL or NCAA football match for a Lineup to stand (unless otherwise stated in these Rules).
2.4 Venue Changes- If a match is moved from the original venue to a neutral venue, or to the opponent's home ground, all Lineups placed on all markets prior to the announcement of the venue change will be void, and the Lineups will be recalculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Selection.
2.5 Season Long Entries
2.5.1 All season-long Lineups are for the regular season only, playoffs are excluded.
2.5.2 If a player does not accumulate 8 games played, the player will be scored as a DNP. A player is required to play a minimum of 1 offensive snap (for offensive players) or 1 defensive snap (for defensive players) to be considered to have played in a game. NOTE: The 8 game minimum remains in place, irrespective of whether the season is shortened for any reason.
3. Basketball Game Rules (NBA, WNBA and NCAA)
3.1 Postponed Games
3.1.1 All Lineups will stand if a postponed game is rescheduled within 48 hours of the original advertised starting time.
3.1.2 If a game is postponed for longer than 48 hours:
i) all Picks related to that game will be void;
ii) all relevant Lineups will be adjusted to omit such void Picks;
iii) any Lineup with less than two valid Picks after being adjusted, will be void.
3.2 Game Time
3.2.1 NBA - a minimum of 43 minutes must be played in an NBA game for a Lineup to stand (unless otherwise stated).
3.2.2 NCAA - a minimum of 36 minutes must be played for a Lineup to stand (unless otherwise stated).
3.2.3 For any game which fails to meet the conditions above:
i) all Picks related to that game will be void;
ii) all relevant Lineups will be adjusted to omit such void Picks;
iii) any Lineup with less than two valid Picks after being adjusted, will be void.
3.5 Should overtime be required, all Lineups shall be settled on the official statistics published by the governing body at the completion of overtime (unless otherwise stated).
3.6 Season-Long Entries
3.6.1 All season-long Lineups are for the regular season only, playoffs are excluded.
3.6.2 If a player does not accumulate at least 30 games played during a single season, the player will be scored as a DNP. A player is required to play a minimum of 1 second of game time to be considered to have played in a game. NOTE: The 30 game minimum remains in place, irrespective of whether the season is shortened for any reason.
4. Baseball Game Rules (MLB)
4.1 Should a match not start on the day of the officially listed start time, as stated by the relevant governing body, due to a rain delay or other similar events, all Picks will be void. The day of the event will be considered the day according to the time zone in which the game was scheduled to be played.
4.2 If a match is suspended and scheduled to conclude within 24 hours, then all Picks will stand. In the event of an MLB playoff match being suspended, the Picks will stand until the conclusion of the match, regardless of when it is re-scheduled to be completed.
4.3 If the advertised venue of a match is changed, all two-Pick Lineups will be voided and an Lineup involving the voided match will be re-calculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Picks.
4.4 The 4.5 Innings Rule: In the event of a shortened game results are official after 5 Innings play, or 4.5 innings if the home team is leading coming into bat at the bottom of the 5th Innings.
4.5 Should extra innings be required, all Lineups, unless otherwise stated, are settled on the statistics at the completion of overtime.
4.6 Should a player not be listed in the starting line up of a MLB match, Picks for that player will be refunded.
5. Hockey Game Rules (NHL)
5.1 Where a match is incomplete or postponed and subsequently resumed or played within 48 hours of the original scheduled game start time, all Picks for that game stand. All Picks placed on games played outside 48 hours of the scheduled game start time will be void. Once the 48 hours have expired, all two-Pick Lineups will be voided and an Lineup involving the voided match will be re-calculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Picks.
5.2 If a game is abandoned after at least 15 minutes have been played in the 3rd period, all Picks will stand. If a game is abandoned prior to 15 minute being played in the 3rd period, all two-Pick Lineups will be voided and an Lineup involving the voided match will be re-calculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Picks.
5.3 Should overtime be required, all Lineups, unless otherwise stated, are settled on the statistics at the completion of overtime.
6. Soccer
6.1 Where a match is incomplete or postponed and subsequently resumed or played within 48 hours of the original scheduled game start time, all Picks for that game stand. All Picks placed on games played outside 48 hours of the scheduled game start time will be void. Once the 48 hours have expired, all two-Pick Lineups will be voided and an Lineup involving the voided match will be re-calculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Picks.
6.2 If a game is abandoned after at least 80 minutes have been played in the match, all Picks will stand. If a game is abandoned prior to 80 minutes being played, all two selection Lineups will be voided and a Lineup involving the voided match will be re-calculated based upon the General Rules above, excluding the voided Picks.
6.3 All Picks will be settled based off official results provided by Statsperform (Opta). Any discrepancies in results provided from other sources will be ignored for settlement purposes
6.4 Lineups will be settled based on Regulation time Only (90 Minutes Plus Injury Time). Should Extra-Time be required, the statistics involved in Extra-Time will be ignored for settlement purposes, unless otherwise stated.
6.5 Should a Penalty Shootout be required, the statistics involved in the shootout will be ignored for settlement purposes.
6.6 If a Player does not take the field at any stage during the match, then all Lineups involving this player will be void
6.7 If a Player starts a match as the Substitute or does not start the match on field, then all Lineups involving this player will be void
6.8 If a Player starts the match on field and is substituted off the field before the completion of the match, all Lineups involving this player will stand
7. Cricket
7.1 If a match does not commence within 48 hours of the original scheduled start time, all Lineups will be void.
7.2 If there is any reduction of overs in the match, due to external factors (for example, rain, bad light, unacceptable ground or pitch conditions) then all Lineups will be void, unless settlement had already been determined prior to the reduction of overs.
7.3 If a Player is not named in the Starting XI then all Lineups involving that player for that match will be void.
7.4 Player Runs / Boundaries - If a player does not face any balls during the match, then all Lineups involving that players runs or boundaries will be void.
7.5 Player Wickets - If a player does not bowl at least one ball in the match then all Lineups involving that players Wickets will be void.
7.6 Player Performance - You are projecting the performance of the nominated player.
7.6.1 A points-based scoring system is used to calculate player performance.
The scoring system applies to all forms of cricket and is calculated as follows:
1 point per run scored
10 points per catch taken
20 points per wicket taken
25 points per stumping
7.6.2 All Lineups on Player Performance will stand regardless of if the player does not face any balls with the bat or if the player does not bowl any overs. Unless that player’s Lineups are void because of rules 7.2 or 7.3.
7.7 Tournaments
7.7.1 Lineups on a series will stand so long as the Player has played in at least one match.
8. Tennis
8.1 Match Termination
A match will be considered as “terminated” where the official governing body of the tournament declares a match (or relevant tournament) to be abandoned, cancelled or otherwise discontinued prior to the natural conclusion of the match. This may be for any reason, including but not limited to: player injury, retirement or disqualification.
If the match is terminated, all Lineups will be void, except for those Picks where the result has already been unconditionally determined (see Outcomes at 8.4 for details).
8.2 Postponement
If a match is postponed at any time before its completion (including prior to commencement), all Picks will stand until the match is played, completed or terminated.
8.3 Retirement
8.3.1 Early Retirement
If a player retires prior to the first serve in the match, this will be considered a walkover. All Lineups involving players in that match will be void.
8.3.2 Ordinary Retirement
If a player retires prior to the completion of the match being played, Picks will be resulted in accordance with Outcomes at 8.4 below.
8.4 Outcomes
If the match is terminated, all Lineups will be void, except for those Picks where the result has already been unconditionally determined. See examples below for specific outcome scenarios.
8.4.1 Match Total Games/Set 1 Total Games
Example: Match Total Games is projected at 22.5 games and Player A goes on to retire from the match with the scores at:
Player A: 6 4 3 (13)
Player B: 4 6 1 (11)
Total = 24
In this scenario, over will be graded as a win and under will be graded as a loss; the 24 games played exceeds the Match Total Games projection (22.5) and the result is therefore considered to be unconditionally determined.
In circumstances where the Match Total Games result does not reach the quoted Projection, Picks for that Stat will be void and treated as DNP.
NOTE: All ‘total games’ Projections refer to the combined total games played in the match or set, not the total games played by an individual player.
8.4.2 Aces/Double Faults
Example: Total Aces is projected at 9.5 aces for Player A, and 8.5 aces for Player B.
Player A goes on to retire when the Total Aces statistics are:
Player A: 10 aces
Player B: 8 aces
For Player A - over will be graded as a win and under will be graded as a loss; as player A has already achieved 10 aces (which is more than the quoted Projection).
For Player B – the Pick is void, as the outcome has not been unconditionally determined (Player B only achieved 8 aces and the match will not be continued).
8.4.3 Break Points Won
Example: Break Points Won is projected at 2.5 break points for Player A, and 3.5 break points for Player B. Player A goes on to retire when the Break Points Won statistics are:
Player A: 3 total break points won
Player B: 2 total break points won
For Player A - over will be graded as a win and under will be graded as a loss; as player A has already won 3 break points (which is more than the quoted Projection).
For Player B – the Projection is void, as the outcome has not been unconditionally determined (Player B has only won 2 break points and the match will not be continued).
8.5 Match Total Games/Set 1 Total Games
All Match Total Games Projections quoted refer to the combined total games played in the nominated match or set (Player A total games played + Player B total games played) regardless of which player is listed.
8.6 Tiebreaks, Match Tiebreaks & Champion Tiebreaks
8.6.1 Total Games Projections
Any tiebreaks, match tiebreaks and Champions Tiebreaks won during the match, each contribute 1 game towards the Total Games count.
8.6.2 Break Points Won Projections:
Any tiebreaks, match tiebreaks and Champions Tiebreaks won during the match, are excluded from the Break Points Won count.
8.7 Grading
ATP Tournaments: https://www.atptour.com/
WTA Tournaments: https://www.wtatennis.com/
All Grand Slams will be graded as per the statistics published on the official tournament governing bodies websites.
All other matches and tournaments will be graded as per results and statistics published by the official governing body of the tournament or exhibition event.
9. Hot Dog Eating
9.1 Hot Dogs Eaten
Scores are settled based on the official scoring as published by majorleagueeating.com
9.2 Players must start and participate in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, otherwise they will be graded as a ‘’Did Not Play’’ and that selection will be removed from your Lineup.
9.3 If the contest is cancelled or postponed for more than 24 hours after the listed start time any pick made in this contest will be treated as a ‘’Did Not Play’’ and the selection removed from your Lineup.
9.4 Disqualifications
Any participant disqualified by the contest officials will be graded as a "Disqualification" and the selection will be removed from your Lineup.
9.5 Incomplete Contests
If the contest is started but not completed, any selections will be treated as "Did Not Play" unless an official result is declared by Major League Eating.
9.6 Protests and Appeals
Results will be considered final based on the official scoring. Any changes due to protests or appeals after the official scoring is published will not be reflected in the grading.
9.7 Rule Changes
Any changes to the rules of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest made by Major League Eating after Lineups are submitted will not affect the grading of those Lineups.
10. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) / UFC
10.1. Delays
If a confirmed/scheduled fight does not take place within 48 hours of the given date and time it was officially scheduled for, all Picks will be deemed void.
10.2. Future Fights
Where Dabble offers Projections in advance of a fight being confirmed, all Lineups will stand until:
- the fight is officially scheduled (at which point, fight outcomes will be governed by the rules described above in section 10.1); or
- either fighter is officially assigned to fight an alternate opponent (at which point all Picks will be deemed void).
10.3. Outcomes
10.3.1 Unconditionally Determined Outcomes
If a fight is terminated, all Lineups will be void, except for those Picks where the outcome has already been unconditionally determined.
Example: Takedowns are projected at 1.5 for Fighter A - who goes on to record 2 takedowns, but the fight is subsequently ruled ‘No Contest’.
In this scenario, Picks for over will be graded as a win and Picks for under will be graded as a loss. This is because the 2 takedowns achieved by Fighter A exceeds the projection (1.5) and the outcome is therefore considered to be unconditionally determined.
10.3.2 No Contest
If the fight is declared a 'No Contest', then all Lineups will be void, except those Picks which have been unconditionally determined (see 10.3.1).
Note: 'No Contests' awarded after the official announcement of the result immediately after the completion of the fight will be ignored for settlement purposes.
10.4. Significant Strikes
All Significant Strikes will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Significant Strikes in UFC will be resulted as per: https://www.ufc.com/results
10.5. Takedowns
All Takedowns will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Takedowns in UFC will be resulted as per: https://www.ufc.com/results
10.6. All statistical projections will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. UFC markets will be resulted as per: https://www.ufc.com/results
11. Australian Rules Football
11.1 If a match does not commence within 48 hours of the original scheduled start time all Lineups will be void and stakes refunded.
11.2 If a match is incomplete or abandoned, as determined by the official governing body, all Lineups will be void, except for those Picks where the result has already been unconditionally determined.
11.3 If a match is relocated from the original venue all Lineups placed prior to the announcement of the venue change will be void.
11.4 Selections
11.4.1 If a Player is not named in the Starting 22 then all Lineups involving that player will be void.
11.4.2 The player named as the Starting Substitute will have all Lineups involving that player voided.
11.5 Player Disposals – Player Disposals Lineups will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Player Disposals will be resulted as per: https://www.afl.com.au/
11.6 Player Goals – Player Goals Lineups will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Player Goals will be resulted as per: https://www.afl.com.au/
11.7 Should overtime be required, all Lineups, unless otherwise stated, are settled on the statistics at the completion of overtime.
12. Rugby League
12.1 If a match does not commence within 48 hours of the original scheduled start time, all lineups will be void and refunded.
12.2 If a match is incomplete or abandoned, as determined by the official governing body, all Lineups will be void and refunded, except for those Picks where the result has already been unconditionally determined.
12.3 If a match is relocated from the original venue all Lineups placed prior to the announcement of the venue change will be void and refunded.
12.4 Selections
12.4.1 If a player is not named in the final 17 then all lineups involving that player will be void and refunded.
12.4.2 All Lineups involving a player who is named as the 18th man substitute, will be void and refunded.
12.5 Player Tackles – Player tackle lineups will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Player tackles will be resulted as per https://www.nrl.com/
12.6 Player Run Metres – Player run metre lineups will be resulted as per the results and statistics published by the official governing body. Player run metres will be settled as per https://www.nrl.com/
12.7 Should overtime be required, all Lineups, unless otherwise stated, are settled on the statistics at the completion of overtime