What Does ‘PPD’ Mean in Sports Betting?
In sports betting, PPD is a very common and important abbreviation that stands for “Postponed.”
When you see PPD next to a game on a sportsbook or an odds board, it means that the game has been delayed or rescheduled for a later time or date.
What Happens to Your Bet When a Game is PPD?
The rules for postponed games can vary slightly between sportsbooks, but generally, here’s what happens:
- “Action” vs. “No Action” (or “Void”):
- Most sportsbooks will declare a bet “no action” (or “void”) if a game is postponed and not played on the same day or within a specific timeframe (e.g., within 24 or 48 hours of the originally scheduled start time).
- If a bet is “no action,” your original wager amount is refunded to you. It’s as if the bet was never placed.
- Specific Sport Rules:
- Baseball: This is where PPD is most common due to rainouts. Most sportsbooks require baseball games to be played on the originally scheduled date for bets to have “action.” If a game is PPD, bets are almost always voided unless it’s resumed later that day as part of a doubleheader, for instance.
- Football/Basketball: These games are less frequently postponed. If they are, it’s usually due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Again, most books will void bets if the game isn’t played within a certain period.
- Soccer: Similar to other major sports, if a soccer match is postponed, bets are typically voided if not played within 24-48 hours.
Why is PPD Important?
Knowing a game is PPD is crucial because it directly impacts the status of your wagers. If you’ve placed a bet on a PPD game, you generally don’t need to worry about losing your money unless the game is eventually played and your selection loses. Instead, you’ll likely get your stake back, freeing it up to bet on other events.
Always check the specific rules of the sportsbook you are using, as their terms and conditions for postponed events will be clearly outlined.