SBR News and Business Wire

NHL Playoffs Betting Odds grid

05/22/2013 01:19 PM

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MooreGames closure, SBR Industry News video

05/21/2013 07:41 PM

5/21/2013 7:41:02 PM - MooreGames Sportsbook and Casino is the latest to go off-line.

SBR has received complaints from more than a half-dozen players that have not been paid over $5,000. Prior to pulling the plug, this company was slow-paying and making excuses as to their problems.

MooreGames claimed to be licensed in Curacao, which would amount to being a sub-licensee on one of the five master gaming licenses. However they operated their web servers in the United Kingdom and the location of their sportsbook servers and marketing is unknown.

The unrated bookie has not resurfaced or been heard from in any capacity since going lights out. SBR is continuing to investigate the situation and will pass on relevant details to players. Check the SBR newswire for any updates.

Follow SportsbookReview.com on twitter. SBR has been the leading online sportsbook industry watchdog since 1999. Players in need of assistance should submit a sportsbook complaint form. Players with general questions may also contact SBR by writing to help@sportsbookreview.com

MooreGames off-line with players funds

05/20/2013 06:55 PM

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MooreGames player: "Hello SBR I have made a withdrawal request on the 30th of april from mooregames of €1000 to my Neteller account but untill now i didn't receive any money. I am waiting for them on their live chat system, nobody is there, also on their skype address nobody is picking up. What is the situation in this case? What can i do to get my money?"

MooreGames players with complaints are asked to write to SBR.

UK Sportsbook Email Response Test

05/20/2013 12:45 PM

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French Open Betting Odds by Sportsbook

05/19/2013 08:17 AM

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Alliance Sportsbook payout complaint

05/18/2013 11:03 AM

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Alliance Sportsbook management did not provide a specific reason for the delay but stated that it would be sorted when a banking matter was handled in the coming days. The player had been profiled as a professional bettor.

SBR invites Alliance players with feedback to write to SBR.

SBR will update as the player reports being paid in full.

NBA Playoffs Betting sportsbook page updated

05/17/2013 03:44 PM

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Full Tilt Poker debuts new feature, SBR iGaming News

05/16/2013 02:40 PM

5/16/2013 2:40:34 PM -

Full Tilt Poker has debuted a new feature aimed at players who don’t yet fancy themselves as card sharks. Dubbed the “New to the game tables”, these tables are listed in the lobby with the smallest available stakes, feature game-play that isn’t quite as speedy as standard tables and even offers hand strength indicators.

SBR reported this March that US based Full Tilt Poker players would finally be paid, following their funds being made inaccessible during the Black Friday online poker crackdown by the US Department of Justice.

During their settlement with the US Department of Justice on their charges, PokerStars agreed to give up to $547 million to the federal government, as well as take on the $184 million in all non-US Full Tilt Player balances. This completed PokerStars' acquisition of Full Tilt Poker.

Sportsbook.com payouts update

05/15/2013 07:06 PM

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Management pinned the blame on processor issues but did not expand or offer a time-frame on payout speed improving. Sportsbooks must keep enough cash on-hand to deal with what may be legitimate banking challenges.

Sportsbook.com remains rated D- for its confiscation of more than $100,000 from winning players in the infamous correlated parlay cases, and for its inability to offer reliable service to users. Players with large balances should be aware that there are significant payout delays before continuing to bet and potentially grow balances more.

SBR advises players with payout complaints against Sportsbook.com to file a complaint. Players may also share their experiences in the Sportsbook & Industry forum.

On September 28th, SBR reported that Sportsbook.com's international customers were acquired by Win United Ltd - the parent company which powers YouWin Sportsbook (SBR rating C).

Scam sportsbook Oddsmaker threatens player

05/14/2013 06:33 PM

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He told Oddsmaker that if his account was not closed he would cause financial trouble for them. It was a bluff he claims - one that worked.

Days later Oddsmaker.ag closed his account and all was over so he thought. One week later head of fraud Tony Massina, the heel at the center of the well-known $45,000 confiscation, threatened him with legal action. As a result of the player's words Oddsmaker preemptively returned his deposits.

The player confirmed that $1,731.55 posted to his account.

An argument ensued and the player offered to return the funds but Oddsmaker insisted he send them $3,420 - a larger number which was never explained, perhaps as a result of lost winnings off deposited funds.

Oddsmaker has confiscated more than $250,000 from winning players to date citing only non-recreational play is welcomed ... non-recreational being code word for losing.