Hey guys, so, I wanted to share my little adventure with betting on MLB games when rain delays happen. It’s kinda tricky, and I’ve had my fair share of face-palm moments. So let me spill the beans on what I’ve learned.
First off, I jumped into this whole MLB betting thing without really knowing the rules about rain delays. Big mistake. I quickly found out that if you place a bet before the game even starts and it gets postponed, boom, your bet’s usually void. Like it never happened. Which, you know, can be a good thing if you weren’t feeling too confident about your pick anyway.
But here’s where it gets interesting. I had this one bet where the game started, then it started pouring, but they managed to keep playing. I thought I was golden, but nope. Apparently, if a game gets delayed but starts up again on the same day, the bets still count. So, I was glued to my screen, watching these guys play in the rain, hoping my bet would pull through. It didn’t, but hey, live and learn, right?
Now, things got even more complicated when I learned about the “official game” rule. I placed a bet on a game that went past the 5th inning, which apparently makes it official by MLB standards. But then the rain got so bad they called it quits before the 9th. Some betting sites returned my money but others didn’t. I was like, “What’s the deal?” Turns out, if the game’s shortened like that, but considered “official,” some places will still pay out or make you pay up, depending on how the game’s going. It’s a mess.
Then there’s the whole deal with betting on games where they have a set number of overs. I dabbled in a few of those, and let me tell you, if the weather screws with the number of overs, your bet might just vanish into thin air. It’s like, “Here today, gone tomorrow.” And if the match is canceled altogether? Forget about it. Your bet’s void. Just like that.
I also tried betting on non-MLB games, thinking the rules might be looser. Nope. It doesn’t matter who’s pitching, what the price was when you bet, or even if they switch up the venue at the last minute. Once you place that bet, it’s locked in. Unless the game gets pushed to another week. Then you get a refund.
I even tried to get ahead of the game by betting early, thinking I could just cancel if the weather looked bad. Smart, right? Well, not always. I’ve learned to check each betting site’s rules because they’re not all the same. It’s like a maze, and I’m just trying to find my way through without losing all my money.
Oh, and last year, MLB introduced some new rules that make rain delays last at least 30 minutes, I placed a bet on a game, and the rain started in the second inning. I was sweating bullets, waiting to see if they’d resume the game. They did after 45 minutes, and I ended up winning my bet, but man, it was a stressful wait.
So, after all these headaches, I realized I needed a strategy. I started betting early to maybe void bets if a game gets postponed. But I also got burned a couple of times ’cause I didn’t read the fine print for each site.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I do now:
- Bet early: If the game’s postponed before it starts, I usually get my money back.
- Check the site’s rules: Every betting site has its own way of handling rain delays. Gotta read those boring terms and conditions.
- Keep an eye on the weather: This one’s a no-brainer, but seriously, checking the forecast helps a lot.
Anyway, that’s my story. It’s been a wild ride, full of ups and downs. But hey, I’m still here, still betting, and still learning. If any of you guys have had similar experiences or have some tips to share, hit me up in the comments. Let’s figure this out together!
