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The Greek Sports Book

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SBR Rating: Sportsbook Review Overall Rating: A+
Financial Rating: A+ | Customer Service: B+ |  Software Rating: A- | Bonus Rating: A
Comments:
The Greek Sportsbook is a must-have for the smart veteran sports investor who enjoys following the odds almost as much as betting them. Simply put, no one offers more betting options and offers them faster than The Greek. This sportsbook is known for its ability to set the early market odds on events without having to worry about weak lines. Professional players are well aware that getting a crack at the early betting line is worth as much as, and sometimes more than, huge bonuses or reduced prices. The Greek's fearless, yet smart bookmaking style is what keeps everyone watching, including most other sportsbooks.

This is also a great choice for those who just want to have a worry free, fun experience. The ownership’s motto is “Sweat the game, not the payout”. These are not just decorative words used to fill space on the homepage. TheGreek
Sportsbook aims to give their customers the fastest withdrawals in the industry. Payouts are processed within 24 hours by a company that carries our A+ financial rating.

Those who enjoy proposition and future wagers consider The Greek a top choice. Smaller players who seek large bonuses would do better at Greek owned sister book, BetJamaica.
SBR on-site inspection? Yes - 6/2004, 8/2004, 10/2004, 10/2005, 4/2006, Next: 9/2007
OPERATION OVERVIEW
Country Restrictions: None
Hours of Operation: 24/7 Internet betting, phone wagering and customer service.
Management: General Manager: Spiros, Customer Service/Accounting manager: Wally
New Account Bonuses:
  • 21% Cash bonus
    - Max bonus $250
    - 4x rollover
Reload Bonus:
  • 11% Cash bonus
    - Max bonus $250 per month
    - 4x rollover
    - Excludes credit cards and express money deposits.
Loyalty Program:

None
Promotions & Incentives:
  • Free schedules and calendars for active members 
  • Weekly Football Challenge
Most common Complaint:  Jamaican phone clerks sometimes difficult to understand.
Customer Service: Competent and courteous. Players benefit from a 150 member staff. The Greek Sportsbook's service is available at all times.
Languages: English, Dutch, Spanish
PLAYER INFORMATION
Min. Bet:
$5 internet, $5 telephone
Max. Bet:

ONLINE  

NFL/NCAA Football

NBA 

NCAA Hoops

NHL

MLB

Sides

5,000/3,000

3,000

2,200

2,500

2,000

Totals

3,000/1,000

1,000

550

1,000

1,000

Parlays

500

500

500

500

500

Teasers

500

500

500

500

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Halftime
Sides

3,000/2,000

2,000

2,200

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Halftime
Totals

2,500/1,000

1000

1,100

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Moneylines

3,000/2,000

2,000

2,000

2,500

3,000

Overnight lines:
Yes - TheGreek Sportsbook is one of the first sportsbooks to open a line
Options:
If Bets - Yes
Reverse bets - Yes
Action points - yes
Online withdrawal - Yes
Limit Collars:
No - The Greek welcomes professional action.
.10 bases line? No
Parlay Payoff

# of
Props

Payout
Odds

# of
Props

Payout
Odds

2

13 to 5

9

150 to 1

3

6 to 1

10

300 to 1

4

10 to 1

11

450 to 1

5

20 to 1

12

600 to 1

6

40 to 1

13

750 to 1

7

75 to 1

14

900 to 1

8

100 to 1

15

1500 to 1

Teaser Payoff

Teams

FB 6 pts/BB 4 pts

FB 6.5 pts/BB 4.5 pts

FB 7 pts/BB 5 pts

2

10 to 11

10 to 12

10 to 13

3

9 to 5

8 to 5

3 to 2

4

3 to 1

5 to 2

2 to 1

5

5 to 1

4 to 1

7 to 2

6

7 to 1

6 to 1

5 to 1

7

10 to 1

9 to 1

8 to 1

8

15 to 1

12 to 1

10 to 1

9

20 to 1

15 to 1

12 to 1

10

25 to 1

20 to 1

15 to 1

11

35 to 1

25 to 1

20 to 1

12

50 to 1

35 to 1

25 to 1

13

75 to 1

50 to 1

35 to 1

14

100 to 1

75 to 1

50 to 1

15

150 to 1

100 to

75 to 1

WEBSITE OVERVIEW
Software Provider
ASI/Extension Software. SBR software rating: A
Security Level of Server:
Banking pages RSA secured with 1024 bit key SSL encryption
Website Performance:
Reliability of Site:
2003 – Good
2004 - Excellent
2005 - Excellent
2006 - Excellent
Betting Screens:

The home page is clean and simple. The betting screens are very user-friendly.

TRANSACTION POLICIES
Methods of Deposits:
  • E-Check
    - $25 min deposit; $500 max on initial deposit, subsequent deposits limited to max $500 per day and max $2,000 per 10-day period; limits can be increased based on 60- and 180-day history
    - Processing time up to seven days
  • Neteller
    - $10 min deposit
    - Processing instant
  • Moneybookers
    - No min deposit
  • WebMoney
    - No min deposit
    - Processing instant
  • FirePay
    - No min deposit
    - Processing instant; 7-day wait before withdrawals can be made
  • InstaDebit
    - No min deposit; $500 max deposit in first 10 days of new account; 10-day wait from deposit to withdrawal
    - Processing instant
  • myCitadel
    - $5 min deposit
    - Processing instant
  • Credit Card
    - $50 min deposit
    - 7-day wait from deposit to withdrawal
  • Express Money Transfer
    - No min deposit
  • Cashier's Check
    - No min deposit
    - Checks sent via FedEx
  • Bank Wire
    - $50 min deposit
    - Processing dependent upon confirmation of wire details sent to The Greek
  • Book-to-Book Transfer
    - min $500
    - Processing time dependent on time for funds to clear sending establishment
  • Click2Pay
    - Residency restrictions apply
Cost of Deposits:
  • E-Check
    - No fees
  • Neteller
    - No fees
  • Moneybookers
    - No fees
  • WebMoney
    - No fees
  • FirePay
    - No fees
  • InstaDebit
    - No fees
  • myCitadel
    - No fees
  • Credit Card
    - Visa no fees
    - MasterCard 1% fees
  • Express Money Transfer
    - Fees reimbursed on deposits more than $300
  • Cashier's Check via FedEx
    - Fees reimbursed on deposits more than $300
  • Bank Wire
    - Fees reimbursed on deposits more than $300
  • Book-to-Book Transfer
  • Click2Pay
    - No fees currently
Methods of Withdrawal:
  • Neteller
    - Same day processing
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via Neteller before using a different withdrawal method
  • Moneybookers
    - Processing time 24 hours
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via Moneybookers before using a different withdrawal method
  • FirePay
    - Processing time one business day; withdrawals must wait 10 days from initial FirePay deposit
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via Firepay before using a different withdrawal method
  • E-Check
    - Processing time one business day; withdrawals must wait 10 days from initial e-check deposit
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via e-check before using a different withdrawal method
  • InstaDebit
    - Processing time one business day
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via InstaDebit before using a different withdrawal method
  • SolidPay
    - Processing time one business day
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via SolidPay before using a different withdrawal method
  • myCitadel
    - Processing time one business day
    - Amount equal to original deposit must be withdrawn via e-check before using a different withdrawal method
  • Express Money Transfer
    - Same day processing for requests made Mon-Fri before 12:00 p.m. (EST)
  • FedEx/DHL
    - Processing time 1-3 business days on withdrawal requests made Mon-Fri before 11:00 a.m. (EST)
  • Bank Wires
    - Processing time 2-5 business days on withdrawal requests made Mon-Fri before 11:00 a.m. (EST)
  • Standard Mail
Cost of Withdrawals:
  • Neteller: Flat $15.  Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through NETeller
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • Moneybookers: Flat $15. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through Moneybookers
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • Firepay: Flat $5. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through Firepay
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • E-Check: Flat $5. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through e-check
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • SolidPay: Flat $5. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through SolidPay
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • InstaDebit: Flat $5. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through InstaDebit
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • myCitadel: Flat $5. Free if following conditions are met:
    - Previous deposit(s) were made through myCitadel
    - Withdrawal of any type has not been made in the previous 14 days
    - Account has been open, wagers placed each week for last 30 days
  • Express Money Transfer
    - Fees vary depending on the amount being requested
  • FedEx / DHL
    - Flat $35 regardless of withdrawal amount
    - Extra $10 for Saturday delivery
  • Bank Wire
    - Vary depending on the amount requested.  Fees start at $30. The Greek is not responsible for fees charged by intermediate or receiving banks.
  • Regular Mail
    - Flat $10 regardless of withdrawal.
    - Additional fees apply if request cancelles after being issued.
LOCATION FACTS
Location:
Montego Bay , Jamaica
Date Established:
1996
Current License:
Good Standing - Registered Players Paradise LTD. / Jamaica
Physical Address:
#1 Mangrove Way
M.B.F.Z Freeport
Jamaica, West Indies
Phone Numbers:

Customer Service: (North America) 1-800-641-6026, 1-800-310-8755
Customer Service: (UK) 0800-028-7733

Customer Accounts: (North America) 1-888-409-3729, 1-888-697-4797
Toll Free Fax: 1-800-310-8304
Hyper Link:

The Greek Direct Link