What the cancellation of the Hall of Fame Game means for your bets

The Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans has been canceled. And if you're here, you probably had a bet or two on the game Thursday night.

The first preseason game of the 2024 season was called with three-and-a-half minutes left in the third quarter due to thunderstorms peppering the Midwest, with Canton, Ohio being the focal point.

Ultimately, with the cancellation, the Bears — who were in the lead at the time — came out of Canton with the victory by the score of 21-17.

Despite it being what it is — a preseason game — excitement ran rampant among football fans across the nation. In a game where we saw the likes of Brett Rypien take on Davis Mills, fans were just happy to be seeing NFL football back on their television screens and placing wagers once again. With the cancellation, though, what happens to your bets?

Generally, in situations like this, it will always depends on the sportsbook you use. However, one rule that's consistent across the board is that 55 minutes must be completed for all bets to count. That's true at FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars, as well as other major books.

Tonight’s game endured 42 and a half minutes played, and since this game will not continue at a later date, that means all bets placed will be voided.