First post in community after being a Bovada member for over 15 years.
I had a series of four bets on the Arizona Cardinals first score method this weekend against Cleveland.
Arizona was shut out in the game 27-0.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401547514
Ref#
23111844868838
23111844868840
23111844872162
23111844872163
As they did not score, there was no first score method and thus the bet is a push. I have had this happen at least a dozen times at various books over the years, including Bovada a few weeks ago, and this bet has ALWAYS been graded a push, as there is no option on that market for “no score”.
Below is the recent example from Bovada where San Diego State failed to score and my money was returned.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401532601
I have tried email and live support help but they have not addressed why this situation with Arizona is unique and overrides historical precedent.
Additionally, for a situation like Arizona where they had a very good chance to get shut out, this bet is something no one would ever take given the chance for all three options (TD/FG/Other) to all be graded losers.