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Football kicks off!
The start to the football season kicks off starting July 1st when the regular season of Canadian Professional Football gets underway. Will Montreal be back to back champions? With the Grey Cup being on Alberta soil; can it bolster Edmonton or Calgary to the finals? It’s a new season with new coaches and new players, so it’s anyone’s game!
Then starting on Sunday, August 8th, select pre-season games kick off for American Football followed by College Football action.
Try playing PRO•LINE, OVER/UNDER or POINT SPREAD, or mix things up with DOUBLE PLAY or COMBO PLAY.
Don’t forget the PRO•LINE Tie Rule for Football. See below for details.
PRO•LINE Tie Rule
When playing PRO•LINE, remember the PRO•LINE Tie Rule.
Hockey – A Tie occurs when both teams have the same score after regulation play and if applicable, overtime. Final results do not include shootouts. For a 'Home Win' or 'Visitor Win', the designated team must win by one or more goals.
Basketball - A game decided by five points or less is considered a Tie, for a 'Home Win' or ‘Visitor Win’, the team must win by six or more points.
Football - A game decided by three points or less is considered a Tie, for a 'Home Win' or ‘Visitor Win’, the team must win by four or more points.
Soccer – A Tie occurs when both teams have the same score after regulation play, and if applicable, overtime. Final results do not include shootouts. For a ‘Home Win’ or ‘Visitor Win’, the designated team must win by one or more goals.
Golf - A game decided by two or less strokes is considered a Tie, for a 'Home Win' or ‘Visitor Win’ the golfer must win by three or more strokes.
Baseball - There are no ties.
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