Pursuant to section 78 of the Racing Industry Act 2020, TAB New Zealand hereby gives notice of the following amendments to the Betting Rules published as a Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 25 August 2003, No. 113, page 2981.

Deleted words are struck-out and in red.

Inserted words are underlined and in red.

These amendments to the Betting Rules are as follows:

13 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO FIXED ODDS SPORTS BETTING

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13.14 Football

(a) In the event of venue change, bets will remain standing unless the home venue is declared determined to have changed. In the event that the home team changes all bets will be declared void.

(b) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), where:

(i) On a day prior to the original start time (local time), a match is postponed then all bets stand provided that the match is rescheduled to take place within 72 hours of the original start time. For the avoidance of doubt, the “original start time” is always determined by the scheduled start time at the time of the bet being placed.

(ii) On the day of the original start time, but prior to the start of the match, a match is postponed then all bets will be declared void. A delay to a later time on the day is not considered a postponement.

(iii) A match is abandoned or postponed after the start, then all bets will be declared void, unless it is completed prior to 11:59pm (local time) on the same day.

(bc) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), where Subject to Rule 13.14(cd), unless otherwise stated, Betting Options will be determined at the completion of Normal Time.

(cd) Where only 90% of Normal Time is completed and the referee ends the match early, Normal Time will be deemed to have been completed.

(de) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), where 90% of Normal Time has not been completed and the referee ends the match early all bets will be declared void. For the avoidance of doubt, bets on the “Last Goal Scorer” Betting Option will be declared void in such instances.

(ef) Where a bet is placed in between an occurrence and the video assistant referee making a decision relating to that occurrence, then that bet may be declared void unless the video assistant referee’s decision did not alter the decision made by the on-field officials or the decision did not materially influence the outcome of the bet

(fg) Match Goals/Team Goals: For the purposes of “Match Goals” Betting Options (and similar), own goals do count but goals scored in a penalty shoot out do not.

(gh) Goal Scorer (for example, 1st Goal Scorer): For the purposes of “Goal Scorer” Betting Options:

(i) Subject to Rule 13.14(gh)(ii), own goals and goals scored in a penalty shoot out do not count. For the avoidance of doubt, Rule 13.14(fg) does not apply to “Goal Scorer” Betting Options;

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[CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS: RENUMBER EXISTING RULES 13.14(h) TO 13.14(m), TO RULES 13.14(i) TO 13.14(n)]

13.18 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)

(a) Winning Selections will be determined by the Official Result, as announced ringside. Subject to Rule 12.13(b), in the event that a “no contest” is determined then all bets will be declared void.

(b) In the event that a fight is postponed, but no fight takes place within 48 hours of the announcement of the postponement or the original scheduled date, whichever is the latter, then all bets will be declared void.

(c) In the event that a fight ends in a draw (unless a “Draw” Selection is offered in the Betting Option) or a no contest is declared, all bets will be declared void and refunded (unless a “Draw” Selection is offered in the Betting Option).

(d) Method of Victory: For the purpose of this Rule Betting Option:

(i) If a disqualification occurs, all bets will be declared void.

(ii) “KO” includes:

(i) a referee stoppage while either fighter is, or both fighters are, standing;

(ii) a referee stoppage while either fighter is, or both fighters are, on the canvas;

(iii) a stoppage by a doctor;

(iv) a stoppage by a fighter’s corner/team; and

(v) a fighter retires due to injury.

(iii) a “Submission” includes the following:

(vi) a referee stoppage due to a tap-out;

(vii) a referee stoppage due to a technical submission; and

(viii) a fighter’s verbal submission (including a verbal submission which is made due to strikes).

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13.27 Volleyball and Beach Volleyball

(a) If a match is abandoned or postponed all bets are void unless the match is rescheduled to take place within 36 hours of the original scheduled start time.

(b) Subject to 12.13(b), where a match is started but not finished, all bets will be declared void.

(c) Unless otherwise stated, Betting Options will be determined at the completion Normal Time. If a Golden Set is played, it will not count (except for the purposes of Tournament, Outright or Medal Betting).

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13.11 Cricket

(a) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), if a match is abandoned or postponed:

(i) Before the first delivery of the match, all bets are void unless the match is rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time.

(ii) After the first delivery, then all bets will stand (subject to the remainder of this Rule 13.11) but In Play Bets, placed after (what turns out to be) the last delivery of the match, will be declared void and refunded.

(b) In the event of a venue change, bets will remain standing unless the home venue is declared to have changed. In the event that the home team changes all bets will be declared void.

(c) For the purposes of this Rule 13.11 (and all cricket betting):

(i) an “innings reaching its natural conclusion” refers to an innings which has not been concluded due to external factors such as rain or bad light. A team being bowled out, declaring or reaching the required runs targets is considered an innings reaching its natural conclusion.

(ii) a “Limited Overs Match” is a match that has a set number of overs for each batting side. For example, a one-day match or Twenty20 match.

(iii) an “Unlimited Overs Match” is a match where a batting side is not restricted in the number of overs it may bat. For example, a three-day, four-day or test match.

(iv) A batsperson that retires from an innings will not be considered as a wicket for the bowling side and, for the avoidance of doubt, he or she will not be considered “out”. For the avoidance of doubt, if a batsperson retires then bets on the “Next Person Out” (including “Next Man Out”) Betting Option which includes that retired batsperson will be declared void.

(v) In the event of a tie, any subsequent “Super Over” or “Bowl Off” will only apply for determining the outcome of the match for the purposes of “Head to Head’ Betting Options, and not count for the purposes of any other Betting Options. All other methods for determining an outcome will not apply and the match will be considered a tie for betting purposes (for example, a tie-breaker such as “number of boundaries hit during regulation”).

(vi) In the event of a tie at the completion of the match, all relevant Betting Options (such as “Winning Margin”) where a draw or tie was not a Selection offered will be declared void by TAB. However, for Sheffield Shield matches the team that earns the most competition points from the match will be declared the winner.

(d) In the event that a team forfeits their innings then Betting Options specifically relating to that innings will be void. Declaring after facing at least one delivery does not constitute a forfeit.

(e) Series or Tournament betting: TAB may, at its sole discretion, declare bets relating to the outcome of a series or a tournament void in the event that the number of scheduled matches in that series or tournament is reduced. For the avoidance of doubt, any bets on a Series or Tournament are All In.

(f) Cricket Specific Betting Options: Unless an innings reaches its natural conclusion, and subject to Rules 12.13(b) and 13.11(d), the following rules apply to the relevant Betting Options or the part of a relevant Betting Option.

(i) Team Total Runs (including “1st Innings Margin”): For the purposes of these Betting Options:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%. However, in the event that an innings is reduced to be less than 10 overs, all bets will be declared void.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least sixty overs for bets to stand.

(ii) Top Team Batsperson/Runscorer: Subject to 13.11(e), for the purposes of this Betting Option:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 50%.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least fifty overs for bets to stand.

(iii) Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iii) Top Team Bowler/Wicket Taker: Subject to 13.11(e), for the purposes of these Betting Options:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 50%, except for a 20 over match where at least 15 overs must be played.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least fifty overs for bets to stand.

(iii) Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iv) If no wickets are taken in an innings then the Betting Option will be declared void.

(iv) Bowler Group betting: Bets will be declared void if all bowlers listed as Selections do not bowl at least one ball.

(v) Player Specific Betting Options (for example, “Player Runs”, “Player to Score 50”, etc.): Subject to 13.11(e), for the purposes of these Betting Options:

(i) Bets placed on any player that does not bat or bowl will be declared void.

(ii) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be declared void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%, except for “Bowler Wickets” Betting Options where bets will be declared void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%,

(vi) Session: For the purposes of Betting Options relating to a “Session” in an Unlimited Overs Match, there must be at least 20 overs played in a Session for bets to stand, irrespective of whether an innings reaches its natural conclusion.

(vii) Runs in a specified number of overs (for example, “1st 15 Overs Runs”, “Most Runs - 15 Overs”, “Highest Opening Partnership” etc.): For Limited Overs Matches, bets will be declared void unless the full number of specified overs is played.

(viii) Next Man Out: In the event that no further wickets are taken in an innings, unresulted bets will be declared void.

(ix) Fall of Next Wicket: For the purposes of this Betting Option:

(i) bets placed before the number of scheduled overs being reduced will be declared void.

(ii) subject to the above, the wicket will be deemed to have fallen when the team reaches its target or declares. This Rule 13.11(f)(ix) applies despite any other rule to the contrary.

(x) Team Wickets Lost: In the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void. If the innings reaches its natural conclusion then all remaining in relation to that innings will be settled on the basis of the number of wickets lost at the conclusion of the innings.

(xi) Team/Match Totals (for example, “Total Match Sixes”, “Team Total Runouts”): In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%. However, for “Team Total Match Sixes/Fours” Betting Options, bets will be declared void in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced.

(xii) Overs (for example, “Next Over”, “First Over” or “Runs Overs 6 to 10”):

(i) the stated number of overs must be completed for bets to stand; and

(ii) zero is considered an even number of runs.

(xiii) Four/Six in an Over: The “boundary” (a four or six) must be achieved by the batsperson hitting a boundary (running four or six, or four or six from extras, will not count).

(xiv) Team leading after 1st Innings: For Unlimited Overs Matches, the team batting second must face at least 20 overs for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets will be declared void.

(xv) Highest Opening Partnership: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void. In an Unlimited Overs Match, the Betting Option will be for the 1st innings only unless otherwise stated.

(xvi) Highest Score after 1st Over: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void.

(xvii) A Half-Century or Century to be scored: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%.

(xviii) Extras in Innings: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%.

(xix) Team to be Bowled Out: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void.

(xx) Margin Betting: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be declared void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%.

(xxi) Race to 10 Runs: Both batspersons listed as Selections must open the batting for bets to stand. In the event that innings does not reach its natural conclusion, and one of the batspersons has not reached 10 runs, bets will be declared void.

(xxii) Team of Top Batsperson: For the purposes of this Betting Option, in a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of overs in an innings is reduced all bets will be declared void.

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13.11 Cricket

(a) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), if a match is abandoned or postponed:

(i) Before the first delivery of the match, all bets are void unless the match is rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time.

(ii) After the first delivery, then all bets will stand (subject to the remainder of this Rule 13.11) except:

(i) In Play Bets, placed after (what turns out to be) the last delivery of the match, will be declared void and refunded.

(ii) where the match is abandoned for reasons other than weather in which case Head to Head bets will be declared void.

(b) In the event of a venue change, bets will remain standing unless the home venue is declared to have changed. In the event that the home team changes all bets will be declared void.

(c) For the purposes of this Rule 13.11 (and all cricket betting):

(i) an “innings reaching its natural conclusion” refers to an innings which has not been concluded due to external factors such as rain or bad light. A team being bowled out, declaring or reaching the required runs targets is considered an innings reaching its natural conclusion. For the avoidance of doubt, a team being bowled out includes where a team does not continue batting because of a retired hurt batsperson(s) and all other wickets are lost, and the innings will be deemed to have reached its natural conclusion.

(ii) a “Limited Overs Match” is a match that has a set number of overs for each batting side. For example, a one-day match or Twenty20 match.

(iii) an “Unlimited Overs Match” is a match where a batting side is not restricted in the number of overs it may bat. For example, a three-day, four-day or test match.

(iv) any reference to the “number of scheduled overs” (or similar) means the number of overs as are scheduled at the time of bet placement. However, for the avoidance of doubt, a reference to a “50 over match” means a match that is originally scheduled for 50 overs (such as a One Day International), notwithstanding that it may have subsequently been reduced.

(v) any reference to the “starting eleven” means the starting eleven as declared by a side prior to the match’s commencement and, for the Big Bash competition, includes any player named as an “X-Factor Player” that is subbed into the match.

(vi) A batsperson that retires from an innings will not be considered as a wicket for the bowling side and, for the avoidance of doubt, he or she will not be considered “out”. For the avoidance of doubt, if a batsperson retires then bets on the “Next Person Out” (including “Next Man Out”) Betting Option which includes that retired batsperson will be declared void.

(vii) In the event of a tie, any subsequent “Super Over” or “Bowl Off” will only apply for determining the outcome of the match for the purposes of “Head to Head” Betting Options, and not count for the purposes of any other Betting Options. All other methods for determining an outcome will not apply and the match will be considered a tie for betting purposes (for example, a tie-breaker such as “number of boundaries hit during regulation”).

(viii) In the event of a draw (not including a tie, in which case the bets on the “Draw” Selection will be considered losing bets while dead heat rules will apply to bets on either side in the “Head to Head” Betting Option) at the completion of the match, all relevant Betting Options (such as “Winning Margin”) where a draw or tie was not a Selection offered will be declared void by TAB. However, for Sheffield Shield matches the team that earns the most competition points from the match will be declared the winner.

(d) In the event that a team forfeits their innings then Betting Options specifically relating to that innings will be void. Declaring after facing at least one delivery does not constitute a forfeit.

(e) Series or Tournament betting:

(i) TAB may, at its sole discretion, declare bets relating to the outcome of a series or a tournament void in the event that the number of scheduled matches in that series or tournament is reduced.

(ii) In the event of a drawn or tied Series, where a “Draw” was not a Selection in the “Series Winner” Betting Option then all bets will be declared void.

(iii) For the avoidance of doubt, any bets on a Series or Tournament are All In.

(f) Cricket Specific Betting Options: Unless an innings reaches its natural conclusion, and subject to Rules 12.13(b) and 13.11(d) and (e), the following rules apply to the relevant Betting Options or the part of a relevant Betting Option.

(i) Team Total Runs (including “1st Innings Margin”): For the purposes of these Betting Options:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%. However, in the event that an innings is reduced to be less than 10 overs, all bets will be declared void.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least 60 overs for bets to stand.

(ii) Top Team Batsperson/Runscorer: For the purposes of this Betting Option:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings is reduced to be less than:

● for a 50-over match: 25 overs;

● for a 40-over match: 20 overs; and

● for a 20-over match: 10 overs.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least fifty overs for bets to stand.

(iii) Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iii) Top Team Bowler/Wicket Taker: For the purposes of these Betting Options:

(i) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings is reduced to be less than:

● for a 50-over match: 25 overs;

● for a 40-over match: 20 overs; and

● for a 20-over match: 15 overs.

(ii) In an Unlimited Overs Match, an innings must last for at least 50 overs for bets to stand.

(iii) Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iv) If no wickets are taken in an innings then the Betting Option will be declared void.

(iv) Group betting:

(i) Bowler: Bets will be declared void if all bowlers listed as Selections do not bowl at least one ball.

(ii) Batsperson: Bets will stand irrespective of whether a batsperson in the group faces a ball or not.

(v) Player Specific Betting Options:

(i) “Player Runs”, “Player Boundaries”, etc.: Bets placed on any player that does not bat will be declared void. This means that if at least one ball is bowled while a batsperson is at the crease (whether they are facing or not) then bets to stand.

(ii) “Player to Hit a Six”: Bets placed on any player in the starting eleven will stand, irrespective if that person bats or not. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iii) “Player to score X Runs” (e.g. “Player to score 50”): Bets placed on any player in the starting eleven will stand, irrespective if that person bats or not. Bets placed on any player not named in the starting eleven will be declared void.

(iv) “Bowler Wickets”: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be declared void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%.

(vi) Session: For the purposes of Betting Options relating to a “Session” in an Unlimited Overs Match, there must be at least 20 overs played in a Session for bets to stand, irrespective of whether an innings reaches its natural conclusion.

(vii) Runs in a specified number of overs (for example, “1st 15 Overs Runs”, “Most Runs - 15 Overs”, etc.): For Limited Overs Matches, bets will be declared void unless the scheduled number of overs are completed. However, bets on the “6 Over Runs” Betting Option will stand unless 6 overs are not completed.

(viii) Next Person Out: In the event that no further wickets are taken in an innings, unresulted bets will be declared void.

(ix) Fall of Next Wicket: For the purposes of this Betting Option:

(i) bets placed before the number of scheduled overs being reduced will stand.

(ii) the wicket will be deemed to have fallen when the team reaches its target or declares. This Rule 13.11(f)(ix) applies despite any other rule to the contrary.

(x) Team Wickets Lost: In the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void. If the innings reaches its natural conclusion then all remaining in relation to that innings will be settled on the basis of the number of wickets lost at the conclusion of the innings.

(xi) Team/Match Totals (for example, “Total Match Sixes”, “Team Total Runouts”, “Team to Hit Most 6s”): In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 20%. However, for “Team Total Match Sixes/Fours” Betting Options, bets will be declared void in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced..

(xii) Overs (for example, “Next Over”, “Runs Overs 6 to 10”, “Max Runs/Over”, “Highest Over Score in Innings”):

(i) the stated number of overs must be completed for bets to stand; and

(ii) zero is considered an even number of runs.

(xiii) Four/Six in an Over: The “boundary” (a four or six) must be achieved by the batsperson hitting a boundary (running four or six, or four or six from extras, will not count).

(xiv) Team leading after 1st Innings: For Unlimited Overs Matches, the team batting second must face at least 20 overs for bets to stand.

(xv) Highest Opening Partnership: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will stand provided at least one over is completed in each innings. In an Unlimited Overs Match, the Betting Option will be for the 1st innings only unless otherwise stated. Irrespective of a batsperson retiring during the innings, the opening partnership will be determined by the fall of the first wicket.

(xvi) Highest Score after 1st Over: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will stand.

(xvii) A Half-Century or Century to be scored

(i) In First Innings:

(A) In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the scheduled number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced to be less than:

● for a 50-over match: 40 overs;

● for a 20-over match: 16 overs.

(B) In an Unlimited Overs Match, bets will only relate to the team batting first (as opposed to both teams).

(ii) In Match: Bets will be declared void if the scheduled number of overs is reduced.

(xviii) Extras in Innings: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%.

(xix) Team Wickets/to be Bowled Out: In a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of scheduled overs is reduced, bets will be declared void. For the avoidance of doubt, a team being bowled out includes where a team does not continue batting because of a retired hurt batsperson(s) and all other wickets are lost.

(xx) Margin Betting: In a Limited Overs Match, bets will be declared void if the number of overs in an innings (as scheduled at the time of bet placement) is reduced by more than 10%. Where a match goes to a Super Over, the “Tie” Selection will be declared as the Winning Selection.

(xxi) Race to 10 Runs: Both batspersons listed as Selections must open the batting for bets to stand. In the event that innings does not reach its natural conclusion, and one of the batspersons has not reached 10 runs, bets will be declared void.

(xxii) Team of Top Batsperson: For the purposes of this Betting Option, in a Limited Overs Match, in the event that the number of overs in an innings is reduced all bets will be declared void.

(xxiii) First Over and First Ball: For the purposes of this Betting Option, bets stand regardless of whether there is a reduction in the scheduled number of overs.

(xxiv) First Man Out: Both batspersons listed as Selections must open the batting for bets to stand.

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13.32 Waterpolo

(a) Subject to Rule 12.13(b), if a match is abandoned or postponed:

(i) before it starts, all bets are void unless the match is rescheduled to take place within 36 hours of the original start time; or

(ii) after the start, then all bets will be declared void,

(b) Unless otherwise stated, Betting Options will be determined at the completion of Normal Time.

These Rules come into force on 5 August 2021.

Full copies of the Betting Rules may be inspected on request at TAB offices or downloaded from the TAB New Zealand website: www.tab.co.nz.

Further enquiries can be made to TAB New Zealand, PO Box 38899, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2021.

DEAN McKENZIE, Chief Transition Officer of TAB New Zealand.