No Action
A wager that is declared void and the full stake returned, usually due to a cancellation or a player not participating.
No action means a bet is voided and your stake returned in full. The bet simply did not happen. No action is different from a push. A push settles a bet that was graded at exactly the spread or total, while no action means the bet was never valid to begin with.
Common Causes
The most frequent triggers for no action:
- A game is postponed or cancelled and not rescheduled within the book's timeframe
- In baseball, selecting "action" on a starting pitcher and that pitcher does not start
- A player is scratched or does not participate in a prop bet market before the game begins
- Rain or extreme weather cancels an outdoor event
Pitcher Rules in Baseball
Baseball prop and moneyline bets have a specific rule set around starting pitchers. If you select "listed pitchers" and either pitcher is scratched before first pitch, the bet is no action and your money is returned. If you select "action," the bet stands regardless of who starts.
Key Takeaways
- No action voids the bet and returns your full stake.
- Different from a push, which settles at the spread or total number.
- Common in baseball when listed pitchers do not start.
Examples
- You bet the over on a baseball game with listed pitchers. The starting pitcher is scratched. The bet is no action and your money is returned.
- A game is postponed to the following week, past the book's window. No action.
Test Your Knowledge
1 / 4Do you know what Push means?
A tie between the bettor and the sportsbook. Your stake is refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does no action count as a loss?
No. Your full stake is returned. It is as if you never placed the bet.