Some sportsbooks not paying out bets on Bills, Bengals
Some sportsbooks are not paying out bets on Bills and Bengals. Neither team played a full 17-game schedule. The Bengals had a projected win total of 9.5, while the Bills were listed at 11. 5.
The Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Bengals was postponed after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. It was the first season since 1935 where not all teams played the same number of games.
Some casinos and sportsbooks are giving out winnings to the winners of their bets on the Bengals and Bills. Caesars Sportsbook has a rule that states that the team must play at least 17 games to earn/lose money. The rules are clearly stated. Some sportsbook have a policy that prevents them from handing out the win money to either party. The Bengals/Bills are not expected to beat their preseason projections.
Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito claims that they have rules preventing them from taking action on over bettors. The rules are not clearly explained to the bettor. Some sportsbooks are still paying out division-winner prop bets. Bengals and Bills didn't play full seasons, but they were declared a winner. There was no way the Bengals or Bills could have finished below their preseason totals. If the sports book didn’t make it clear that 17 games were required for action, there is no excuse.
