SBR review: Bluegrass

BetSportsWeb enters the SBR Rating Guide at D+.

BetSuperior enters the SBR rating guide at D+.

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass upgraded from D- to D

SBR Bill Dozer reports: Doug Booth of Blue Grass joins BetRoyal as head bookmaker.

Doug tells SBR "I want players to get paid fast. I’m going to speed that up". Doug acknowledges that cases like this are unacceptable and states that he plans to help eliminate some of the company’s current procedural problems. Doug went on to say that, despite contradicting reports, he will remain the owner and Operations Manager of BlueGrass(SBR rating D).

Bluegrass(SBR rating D-) said to be fighting to stay afloat amid reports of stiffing players.

This once strong operation has spent the last couple of years suffering a number of set backs including a failed land based sportsbook, a failed attempt at the small player retail online sportsbook market and outright losing to sharp players. The ownership, however, is well liked here in Costa Rica although that could change if they continue to refuse to pay their debts. Special thanks to TheOffshoreWire.com and the EOG.com for information they provided

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass lowered from D to D-

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass lowered from D+ to D

SBR Bill Dozer reports:

BlueGrass (SBR rating D+) refusing to pay player winnings of $8500. BG justifies this decision by stating the player knowingly bet more than the event maximum, which the software mistakenly did not enforce. This reasoning may justify canceling pending wagers but can not be used to void wagers already resulting in player winnings. BlueGrass admits to acknowledging this wager at the start of the event but did not cancel the bet until the wager was decided against them. SBR downgrades BlueGrass from C- to D+.

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass downgraded from C- to D+

SBR Bill Dozer reports:

BlueGrass Sports (SBR rating C-) voids $8,500 of player's winning wagers. BG claims the player circumvented limits by submitting multiple wagers on an event that had an individual bet maximum of $500. They blame a software glitch for the player's ability to make multiple wagers. BlueGrass does not list any rules regarding betting limits or multiple wagers. They did not delete the wagers until the game was over, yet they state they were aware of the wagers at the start of the event. This is unacceptable, as the player risked funds without the possibility of winning. SBR to discuss this decision with BG ownership.

BlueGrass Sports (SBR Rating C-)

signs Larry Mac as Head Linesman. Larry Mac has effectively held this important position in shops such as BetCRIS (SBR Rating A+). SBR is encouraged by the signing of this proven bookmaker as well as the BG Sports' move to a new larger office. SBR will consider further upgrades as we observe the benefit of these new assets.

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass raised from D to C-

Well-respected bookmaker Larry Mac is back in Costa Rica

after leaving Antigua and BetWWTS. In a phone conversation with this legendary figure, SBR learned that Larry Mac has entered formal negotiations with BlueGrass Sports (SBR Rating D), regarding the Head Linesman position. Although a definite agreement is yet to be reached, SBR believes Larry Mac’s bookmaking talent and vast experience would be an asset to BlueGrass.   

Larry Mac heading to Bluegrass (SBR rating D)?

SBR sources report long time and well respected bookmaker, Larry Mac, has either accepted or will accept the head bookmaker position at struggling Bluegrass. If the report is indeed correct, this is a very positive development for Bluegrass.

SBR on BlueGrass Sports (SBR Rating D)

While all post-up players have been paid on demand and a pending slow-pay situation on their credit end is likely to be settled today, SBR has learned of long overdue debts of BG with various reputable bookmakers. SBR believes this to be a cause of concern. 

SBR speaks with BlueGrass (SBR rating D) management

who maintains they have not failed to meet one payout request to post up players. A slow-paid credit client is promised the remainder of his winnings, via his preferred method, by tomorrow.

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass downgraded from C- to D

Rating Change: Bodog Sportsbook

Bodog Sportsbook Carib raised from D to C-, BoDog lowered from B+ to B, BeverlyHills raised from D to C+, Bluegrass raised from D+ to C-

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass Carib raised from D to C-, BoDog lowered from B+ to B, BeverlyHills raised from D to C+, Bluegrass raised from D+ to C-

Rating Change: Carib

Carib raised from D to C-, BoDog lowered from B+ to B, BeverlyHills raised from D to C+, Bluegrass raised from D+ to C-

BlueGrass

(SBR rating C-) Rumors reportedly started by a rouge agent causes run on bank - well run book has struggled through a poor year - Doubtful recent rumor will have any lasting negative impact

Rating Change: Bluegrass

Bluegrass lowered from D+ to D