Sumo Rules

Date/Site Changes

For any cancelled or postponed event, any bets placed prior to the scheduled start time will be cancelled. All bets stand on any event that is delayed prior to the scheduled start time and takes place on the same day (local time). The only exceptions are events that take place within a fixed date tournament framework (Olympics, World Championships, etc.).

Minimum Length of Play

If a match starts but is not completed for any reason, then all bets on the outcome of the match are cancelled.

Sumo Wagers

Bout Betting

Wagers will be settled on the final decision that is announced at the end of the bout. On occasions where the Gyoji (Ring Judge) decision is overruled by the Shimpan (Ring Side Judges) because of a mono-il (review), the announcement of the head Shimpan will be used for settling purposes.

If the match is ordered to be restarted, then bets will be settled on the bout where an official result is declared. If a bout is decided by kinjite (illegal technique) or mawashi (belt undone), the market will be settled on the official winner declared by the judges.

Match Winner

Wagers will be settled based on which wrestler will be declared the winner by the chief judge/referee at the end of the bout.