ibas

IBAS Commitment

To guarantee impartiality and fairness to both parties. To look at each case independently. To adjudicate each case on its merits, taking into account bookmakers' rules. To manage a comprehensive, up-to-date register of bookmakers who, as members, have declared an intention to abide by IBAS rulings on betting disputes. To maintain a panel of experts (unconnected with the bookmaking industry) possessing the necessary experience and understanding to provide authoritative arbitration. To give the appropriate amount of care and attention to all disputes. To ensure confidentiality regarding all communications at all times during the arbitration process.

How Does IBAS Work?

Disputes are referred to the service via a standard IBAS arbitration form on which full details of the dispute should be provided. IBAS does not under any circumstances rule on disputes in person or over the telephone.

What is the Procedure for Ruling on a Disputed Bet?

Only when the Service Manager is completely satisfied that all other methods of resolving a dispute have been exhausted, will our panel of experts be instructed to offer their adjudication. Customer calls the IBAS number, +44 (0) 207 347 5883, available 24 hours a day - requesting an arbitration form. For all other contact details please visit the IBAS website: www.ibas-uk.com Customer carefully completes the form with all relevant information / evidence. On receipt of the form, the Service Manager will if he considers it appropriate, refer the dispute to the IBAS panel for adjudication. On completion of the panel's adjudication, both parties will be informed in writing of the decision.

Is an IBAS Ruling Enforceable?

All bookmakers operating within IBAS are registered with the service and have declared an intention to abide by an IBAS ruling. Any bookmaker registered who fails to fulfil that commitment will be removed from the register.

IBAS Commitment

IBAS Aims/Objectives To strive for a better understanding between bookmaker and their customers. To campaign for consistency, clarity and fairness in the rules by all the bookmakers. To advise both bookmakers and customers of common types of invalid or unacceptable bets in an attempt to reduce the number of disputes. To encourage registered bookmakers to display the IBAS symbol on their premises, or website, demonstrating their commitment to the customer. To seek continual improvement to IBAS for the benefit of both customers and bookmakers.