Which sports can you bet on?
Taiwan Sports Lottery lists these sports in its official betting rules. Online members can bet on them from a phone on the official website.
| Sport | How the full-time result is counted |
|---|---|
| Baseball | 9 innings (or 8½ when the home team leads). Extra innings count. First half = 5 innings. |
| Basketball | 40 or 48 minutes, depending on the league. Overtime counts. |
| Soccer | 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalty shoot-outs do NOT count. |
| Tennis | Best of 3 or best of 5 sets, depending on the tournament. |
| Ice hockey | 60 minutes. Overtime and shoot-outs do NOT count, so a draw is possible. |
| American football | 60 minutes. Overtime counts. |
| Badminton | Best of 3 games. |
| Volleyball | Best of 3, 5 or 7 sets, depending on the competition. |
| Esports | Best of 1, 3 or 5 maps, depending on the organizer. |
| Table tennis | Best of 3, 5 or 7 games. |
Other sports in the official rules include futsal, darts, combat sports and boxing, rugby, handball, beach volleyball and squash.
Popular leagues on the official menu
These leagues are on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery betting menu. Matches go on sale during each league's season, so check the official match list for what is open today.
- Baseball: MLB (USA), CPBL (Taiwan), NPB (Japan), KBO (Korea), ABL (Australia), World Baseball Classic, WBSC Premier12
- Basketball: NBA, P. LEAGUE+ and SBL (Taiwan), B.League (Japan), KBL (Korea), CBA (China), EuroLeague, NBL (Australia), PBA (Philippines), WNBA, NCAA
- Soccer: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, J1 League (Japan), K League 1 (Korea), Chinese Super League, V.League 1 (Vietnam), Liga 1 (Indonesia), Thai League 1, MLS, A-League, FIFA World Cup
- Ice hockey: NHL, KHL
- American football: NFL
- Esports: League of Legends (LCK, LPL, LEC, MSI, Worlds), Counter-Strike 2 (Majors, IEM, BLAST)
- Tennis, badminton and table tennis: Grand Slams, ATP and WTA events, BWF tournaments (e.g. Indonesia Open, All England), WTT events
Rules that often surprise new players
- Soccer and ice hockey: only regular time counts. If a cup match goes to extra time or penalties, your bet is settled on the score at the end of regular time.
- Baseball, basketball and American football: overtime and extra innings are part of the full-time result.
- Esports: if a match is paused because of a disconnection or equipment problem and the organizer restarts it, bets stay valid and are settled on the restarted match.
- Each bet must total at least NT$100, and online bets cannot be cancelled after they are placed.
How do I start betting online?
- Apply for a free online membership. It takes about 3 minutes on your phone. See how to apply online.
- Top up your member account by bank transfer to your personal deposit account number.
- Log in to the official website, choose a match and a bet type, enter the amount and confirm.
Questions
Can I bet on the NBA, MLB or the Premier League?
Yes. All three are on the official Taiwan Sports Lottery betting menu. Matches are on sale during each league's season.
Can I bet on esports?
Yes. Esports is a betting sport in the official rules. League of Legends and Counter-Strike 2 tournaments are on the official menu, and League of Legends has special bets such as first blood, first tower, first dragon and first Baron.
Why did my soccer bet lose when my team won on penalties?
Soccer bets are settled on 90 minutes plus stoppage time only. A match decided on penalties is a draw for betting purposes.
Are Vietnamese or Indonesian leagues available?
Vietnam's top soccer league and Indonesia's Liga 1 are on the official menu, as well as badminton tournaments such as the Indonesia Open. Availability depends on the season and the official match list.
Please bet responsibly. You must be 18 or older to buy or claim Taiwan Sports Lottery tickets.
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