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Oddsmaker (SBR rating D-) withdrawal complaint

7/27/2010 12:54:53 PM


Withdrawal requested — $3,400 on April 30th.
Player issue — On January 9th a player deposited $250 to Oddsmaker (SBR rating D-). After a few months of play, his balance increased to more than $7000. On April 30th he requested a $3,400 withdrawal via priority check. The expected time-frame for delivery was 10 business days. The trouble began when the quoted time passed and no check had been received. The player followed up with Oddsmaker to inquire and to his surprise was informed by the cashier department that his "bank wire" was sent. Taken aback by the claim, the player clarified that he requested a priority check and never at any point provided wiring instructions. Oddsmaker was adamant that the wire had been sent and suggested he check his bank account for the funds. The book finally acknowledged the error a week later. Oddsmaker then told the bettor it was in the process of canceling the bank wire and resending the funds via priority check. Two more months passed and no updates were given to the player on the status of this check.

No progress was made. The player submitted a sportsbook complaint to SBR.

SBR is currently in discussion with Oddsmaker management, who said only the banking department could provide updates. When asked about the disconnect between management and the cashier department, an Oddsmaker customer service manager stated that it could not comment on the company structure but would provide an update ASAP.

SBR will update this report. | Oddsmaker is part of one of the largest online betting scams, FutureBet.