Rules & scoring
Eligibility
To participate in paid contests, players must be a resident of the US or Canada and meet the minimum age requirements in the following locations.
18+ years of age
California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada (excluding Ontario)
19+ years of age
Nebraska
21+ years of age
Alaska, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, West Virginia
Ineligible States, Territories & Provinces
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Puerto Rico, Ontario (Canada)
Scoring
NFL
Passing Yards = 0.04 Pts
Passing Touchdowns = 4 pts
Passing Interceptions = -2 pts
Rushing Yards = 0.1 pts
Rushing Touchdowns = 6 pts
Receptions = 1 pt
Receiving Yards = 0.1 pts
Receiving Touchdowns = 6 pts
Two-Point Conversions = 2 pts
Fumbles Lost = -2 pts
PAT Made = 1 pt
FG Made (0-49 yards) = 3 pts
FG Made (50+ yards) = 5 pts
NBA
Three Point Field Goals = 3 pts
Two Point Field Goals = 2 pts
Free Throws Made = 1 pt
Rebounds = 1.2 pts
Assists = 1.5 pts
Blocked Shots = 2 pts
Steals = 2 pts
Turnovers = -1 pt
MLB
Batters
Single = 1 pt
Double = 2 pts
Triple = 3 pts
Home Run = 4 pts
Runs = 1 pt
Runs Batted In = 1 pt
Walks = 1 pt
Hit By Pitch = 1 pt
Stolen Bases = 2 pts
Caught Stealing = -1 pt
Pitchers
Wins = 4 pts
Saves = 2 pts
Innings Pitched = 1 pt
Earned Runs Allowed = -1 pt
Inactive Players
In the event a player does not play a snap or log at least one second of playing time, the player will be considered inactive or DNP.
Challenges
Entries with a DNP are voided and all entry fees are refunded.
Fantasy Bingo
DNP picks will not count and the bingo card is settled based on the achievements of the remaining players in the lineup.
Fantasybook
DNP picks will not count and the entry is settled and paid out based on the remaining picks. For example, an entry with 4 players that has a DNP becomes a 3 player entry. If an entry does not have a minimum of 2 active players, the contest is voided and all entry fees are refunded.
Ties
Challenges
Entries settled as a tie will result in a voided contest with all entry fees refunded.
Fantasybook
If a player's score ties the projection, the pick is not counted. The entry is settled and paid out based on the remaining player selections. For example, an entry with 4 players becomes a 3 player entry. If an entry does not have a minimum of 2 valid players, the contest is voided and all entry fees are refunded.
Postponed & Canceled Games
Challenges
Any game not started on its scheduled date will result in the contest being voided with all entry fees refunded.
Fantasy Bingo
For canceled or postponed games not started on their scheduled date, picks will be treated as inactive. The bingo card is then settled based on the achievements of the remaining players in the lineup.
Fantasybook
Picks from canceled or postponed games not started on their scheduled date will not count towards an entry. The entry is then settled and paid out based on the remaining player selections. For example, an entry with a 4 player selection becomes a 3 player selection. If an entry does not have a minimum of 2 valid players, the contest is voided and all entry fees are refunded.
Suspended Games
Challenges
Any game that is suspended and not completed on its scheduled date will result in the contest being voided with all entry fees refunded.
Fantasy Bingo
For suspended games, any achievements earned by players on the scheduled date will count towards bingo entries.
Fantasybook
Picks from suspended games that aren’t completed on its scheduled date will not count towards an entry. The entry is then settled and paid out based on the remaining player selections. For example, an entry with a 4 player selection becomes a 3 player selection. If an entry does not have a minimum of 2 valid players, the contest is voided and all entry fees are refunded.
For MLB, if a game is ended early and called as an official game, all points or achievements earned by a player will count towards a contest entry.
Maximum Entry Amount
The maximum dollar amount or limit for which a participant can play varies by game as well as by user. These limitations may change at any time at Rival's sole discretion.