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[Rating Place]

Hi,

This is how the information appears when selecting the sports bonus ''Free bets are issued each Friday and are calculated based on your settled sports wagers (won or lost) with odds of 1.1 or higher, placed during the previous week — from Friday 13:00 UTC until the following Friday 13:00 UTC. Additional conditions, including minimum and maximum odds limits, may apply. The current limits are displayed when placing your bets.''

The key point here is that it does require bets to be settled before the wager is counted, and is specified as so, which others have pointed out is standard practice when issuing bonuses determined by wager completion in sports betting.

You can find this information here https://duckdice.io/bonuses?modal=details-sport-bonus --- which you navigate to from https://duckdice.io/bonuses, when selecting the information field for this particular offering.

We do our best to operate fairly with all our users, and part of that is having clear structures of awards and criteria to meet, which leads me to OP's accusation that this is a scam; this is clearly not; it's just unfortunate timing for OP. DuckDice has no control over when bets are settled; this is entirely done by our sports book provider, and settlement times vary for many factors. A deadline exists, and the terms are clear. It's understandable why OP is frustrated, but I ask that OP also consider whether they genuinely believe a scam accusation is an appropriate response to this. I suggest perhaps reaching out to me, Stan, Kirito89  via on-site private messages (whomever you feel most comfortable talking to).

Bobstone,
Head of community on DuckDice

The only thing that I’d like to add is that is not industry standards. I can show you as many examples as you would like. I ask that you show 1 other book where the bet has to be settled instead of placed by the deadline.

Your calculation was set by the settled amount and deadline a time was set. The settle can occur immediately or hours later.

[Jorjorjo1234]

Hi,

This is how the information appears when selecting the sports bonus ''Free bets are issued each Friday and are calculated based on your settled sports wagers (won or lost) with odds of 1.1 or higher, placed during the previous week — from Friday 13:00 UTC until the following Friday 13:00 UTC. Additional conditions, including minimum and maximum odds limits, may apply. The current limits are displayed when placing your bets.''

The key point here is that it does require bets to be settled before the wager is counted, and is specified as so, which others have pointed out is standard practice when issuing bonuses determined by wager completion in sports betting.

You can find this information here https://duckdice.io/bonuses?modal=details-sport-bonus --- which you navigate to from https://duckdice.io/bonuses, when selecting the information field for this particular offering.

We do our best to operate fairly with all our users, and part of that is having clear structures of awards and criteria to meet, which leads me to OP's accusation that this is a scam; this is clearly not; it's just unfortunate timing for OP. DuckDice has no control over when bets are settled; this is entirely done by our sports book provider, and settlement times vary for many factors. A deadline exists, and the terms are clear. It's understandable why OP is frustrated, but I ask that OP also consider whether they genuinely believe a scam accusation is an appropriate response to this. I suggest perhaps reaching out to me, Stan, Kirito89  via on-site private messages (whomever you feel most comfortable talking to).

Bobstone,
Head of community on DuckDice

Hello Bob

I am glad that you can answer me here.

Honestly, normally I wouldn't mind, because I feel I was also at fault in this situation.

But I can't convince myself that when I needed this wag, the settlement was so slow, but when I tested it again after the time was up, the settlement suddenly became magically fast.

As the player who has placed the most bets on DuckDice Sports so far, I know the settlement time and how fast it should normally be.

I usually only play eSports football, and although I lost a bit recently, I really enjoyed the process. But last week's event really disappointed me.

Besides, I always thought that settled sports wagers in this context meant that bets must be won or lost, otherwise players could keep increasing their effective wagers through invalid bets.

[bobstone]

The only thing that I’d like to add is that is not industry standards. I can show you as many examples as you would like. I ask that you show 1 other book where the bet has to be settled instead of placed by the deadline.

It is common practise; for example, bet365 from the top of my head absolutely has the specification that bets must be settled first, i am sure if you do a AI search you'll find many examples, here i'll show you one just to save you the time --->

''Hi, how typical is it for bonuses relating to sports bet requiring to be settled before bonuses can be given?

In the world of sports-betting bonuses, it’s actually very common that you need to settle your qualifying bets before the bonus funds are released or become usable. Think of it as the house saying “prove you’re playing, and then we’ll hand over the shiny stuff.”

Here’s how it typically works and why it’s so widespread:

⭐ What “settled bets before bonus” usually means

When a sportsbook promotes a bonus (e.g., “Bet £20, get £20 in bonus”):

You must place the qualifying bet.

That bet must be fully settled (i.e., the event finishes and the result is confirmed).
Only after settlement do you get the bonus credited to your account.
🧠 Why this is standard practice
Prevents abuse
If they credited bonuses before the outcome, some people could exploit them and withdraw/free them without ever truly playing.
Reduces risk of voided bets
If a game is postponed/voided and your qualifying bet doesn’t stand, giving a bonus early could be costly for the book.
Encourages genuine activity
Sportsbooks want to ensure you’re actually using the service and placing real bets—not just chasing freebies.
📊 How typical is it?

Very typical. Most major sportsbooks and betting exchanges:

Require the qualifying bet to be settled
Often require a minimum odds condition (e.g., must be at least 1.5 or 2.0)
May require that you don’t cancel or cash out before settlement

Only a few promotions might credit something earlier (e.g., a bonus that activates upon placing the qualifying bet), but that’s less common because it exposes the operator to more risk.

📝 Other related terms you’ll see
Wagering requirements — how many times you have to play the bonus before you can withdraw it.
Minimum odds — qualifying bets must meet an odds threshold.
Time limits — you might have a window to place the qualifying bet.

If you want, tell me the specific sportsbook and bonus you’re looking at, and I can break down exactly what their rules usually mean in practice. 🎯''

then i asked it a follow up question --->

🌍 Major Global & Regional Sportsbooks

Europe & UK

bet365 – One of the largest global sportsbooks with extensive markets and typical “bet & get” bonuses where you must place and settle a qualifying bet before bonus bets are credited.
William Hill – Long-established UK bookie with welcome offers tied to settled qualifying bets.
Unibet – Offers promotions and bonuses in various European markets on settled qualifying bets.
BoyleSports – UK and Ireland focused sportsbook with free-bet offers requiring qualifying bets.
Sky Bet / Paddy Power – Brands under the global operator Flutter that run settled-bet promotions.

North America

FanDuel Sportsbook – Popular in the US with “bet & get” style welcome bonuses based on placing a qualifying bet (often needs settlement to trigger bonus).
DraftKings Sportsbook – US market mainstay; many promos require a qualifying bet to be placed (and usually settled).
BetMGM Sportsbook – Operates in many US states with matched deposit and bet-to-bonus offers.
Caesars Sportsbook – Another major US competitor with structured bonus credits tied to qualifying bets.
Fanatics Sportsbook – Newer entrant in the US scene with large promo bonuses based on qualifying bets.

Other Regions & Operators

Sportsbet (Australia) – Big Aussie operator under Flutter, with settled-bet promos.
Betfair (exchange & sportsbook) – In markets like the UK and Ireland.
Pinnacle Sports – Known for low margins; may offer unique bonus structures.
📌 Bonus Types Where Settlement Matters

Common promotional structures across these companies include:

“Bet £10, get £??” or “Bet $5, get $200” offers — you place a qualifying real-money bet and bonus bets/credits are added after that wager settles.
Matched deposit bonuses — you deposit, place a bet (often at minimum odds), and after settlement the sportsbook credits bonus funds.
Risk-free/Insurance bets — if your initial bet loses, you get bonus bets once that bet is fully settled.
🧠 Why So Many Require Settlement

As we discussed earlier, requiring qualified bets to settle ensures:

the sportsbook avoids risk from voided or unsettled bets, and
bonus funds aren’t credited before the wager actually completes.

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Sorry to rely on a tool to state this but doing it this way will highlight how common it is.

[bobstone]

Hello Bob

I am glad that you can answer me here.

Honestly, normally I wouldn't mind, because I feel I was also at fault in this situation.

But I can't convince myself that when I needed this wag, the settlement was so slow, but when I tested it again after the time was up, the settlement suddenly became magically fast.

As the player who has placed the most bets on DuckDice Sports so far, I know the settlement time and how fast it should normally be.

I usually only play eSports football, and although I lost a bit recently, I really enjoyed the process. But last week's event really disappointed me.

Besides, I always thought that settled sports wagers in this context meant that bets must be won or lost, otherwise players could keep increasing their effective wagers through invalid bets.

Well, I do truly understand why you might be frustrated, but it's just not appropriate to make a scam accusation for this. I hope we can agree on that now. As to any other solution or resolution, I'll discuss with my colleagues, as you are indeed a valued customer, but based on losses and loyalty to our platform, not because I think we've done anything wrong here specifically. I need to wait on certain members of the team now, so I won't have an answer immediately, but I'll contact you via site PM when i have more information as to whether there is some goodwill thing we can do here (give me 24-48 hours), and though i also understand not wishing to give any casino goodwill, understand you've not exactly approached this in a manner which makes us wish to extend it back, what does, is the fact i recognise you as a loyal and regular customer with us and that is where we probably should of begun the conversation.

Kind regards,
Bobstone, Community Head

[Rating Place]

Bob, I agree with all those bonuses. The bonus is calculated after the bet has gone final in some cases. Sometimes a match may be cancelled or voided for some reason.

In all of your examples there will be a deadline for when the bet is placed. They don’t guess on settlement time.

In one of my earlier posts I showed the rules where they all mention “placed”

[Jorjorjo1234]

Hello Bob

I am glad that you can answer me here.

Honestly, normally I wouldn't mind, because I feel I was also at fault in this situation.

But I can't convince myself that when I needed this wag, the settlement was so slow, but when I tested it again after the time was up, the settlement suddenly became magically fast.

As the player who has placed the most bets on DuckDice Sports so far, I know the settlement time and how fast it should normally be.

I usually only play eSports football, and although I lost a bit recently, I really enjoyed the process. But last week's event really disappointed me.

Besides, I always thought that settled sports wagers in this context meant that bets must be won or lost, otherwise players could keep increasing their effective wagers through invalid bets.

Well, I do truly understand why you might be frustrated, but it's just not appropriate to make a scam accusation for this. I hope we can agree on that now. As to any other solution or resolution, I'll discuss with my colleagues, as you are indeed a valued customer, but based on losses and loyalty to our platform, not because I think we've done anything wrong here specifically. I need to wait on certain members of the team now, so I won't have an answer immediately, but I'll contact you via site PM when i have more information as to whether there is some goodwill thing we can do here (give me 24-48 hours), and though i also understand not wishing to give any casino goodwill, understand you've not exactly approached this in a manner which makes us wish to extend it back, what does, is the fact i recognise you as a loyal and regular customer with us and that is where we probably should of begun the conversation.

Kind regards,
Bobstone, Community Head

I already have a conversation with the support before I made this post, it was not a good end.

At the very beginning, I hadn't even accused duckdice.io scamming me. In my post, I even wrote that my experience using your platform was generally quite good. The only thing that changed my mind was that when I placed a bet on the same type of match later, the bet was immediately settled after halftime. That's what made me feel cheated.

[Rating Place]

Bob, here are the free bet rules for some books you mentioned. Must be “placed”by a certain time. You would have omitted the word “placed” if you went by settled time. The wording would have said something similar to wagers that are settled before 13:00 without “placed”. Deadlines all the same for books including offshore Curacao and Costa Rica for 25 years. Either placed 30 days (specific days) or placed time. “Settled” is calculation as DuckDice stated.

Online sportsbook	Bet365 Sportsbook	DraftKings Sportsbook	FanDuel Sportsbook	Caesars Sportsbook	BetMGM Sportsbook
Welcome bonus	Bet $10, Get $365 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose	Bet $5, Get $200 + $50 deposit bonus + $1,000 deposit match	Bet $5, Get $300 if your bet wins	Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Next 20 Wagers	First bet offer up to $1,500
Promo code	****	None needed	None needed	****	****
Minimum Deposit	$10	$5	$10	$10	$10
Bonus type	Bonus bets	Bonus bets (twelve $25 bonus bet tokens)	Bonus bets	Single bonus bet	Up to five bonus bets
Wagering period	Qualifying wager must be placed within 30 days of account opening	Qualifying wager must be placed before 11:59 p.m. ET on 9/30/25	Qualifying wager must be placed before 11:59 p.m. ET on 9/30/2025	Qualifying wager must be placed within 30 days of account opening	Qualifying wager must be placed before 11:59 p.m. ET on 9/30/2025
Bonus bet expiration	Seven days	Seven days	Seven days	14 days	Seven days

[bobstone]

I already have a conversation with the support before I made this post, it was not a good end.

At the very beginning, I hadn't even accused duckdice.io scamming me. In my post, I even wrote that my experience using your platform was generally quite good. The only thing that changed my mind was that when I placed a bet on the same type of match later, the bet was immediately settled after halftime. That's what made me feel cheated.

Hey again, I will also contact you on site, but I just wanted to let you know we've reviewed the case and credited you 2x150 USD sports bets (300 total). Whilst we aren't very happy about being accused of a scam here, we do recognise that you are a long-time customer and appreciate the frustration of such situations. I hope this gesture will go some way in helping you to feel better about us, but we would like to again make it clear that we have not done anything malicious here.

It is, of course, up to you whether you update the original thread or even revoke the 'scam' part of the accusation. We would appreciate it, of course.

Bobstone
Community Head, DuckDice.