12/28/2007 11:12 AM
BetRuss enters the SBR Rating Guide at C-. BetRuss is a new Costa Rican sportsbook using DGS Software and IDSCA server hosting. The sportsbook employs 40 individuals including former managers of Nine.com (SBR rating B+) and Absolute Poker, and line managers formerly with
HeritageSports (SBR rating B) and
LasPalmas (SBR rating B-). BetRuss' startup model is now a rare one as few books will enter the U.S. serving market without the help of a turnkey service provider. Despite the upfront investment by BetRuss, players are advised to wait to see if the book will establish and prove itself before trying. BetRuss has been online for one month; is still working on site glitches; and offers a high cash bonus along with high betting limits which it will unlikely be able to maintain once it begins marketing campaigns. The book's management tells SBR it aims to be a recreational sportsbook excelling in customer service and financial processing options.
6/6/2007 01:45 AM
Heritage lowered from B+ to B
6/5/2007 10:46 PM
Heritage Sports (SBR rating B) no longer allowing new registrations from the general public. Players will be declined a new account unless they are referred by an established Heritage user. Heritage denied new sign-ups last summer before later reopening to new players. Heritage is unsure if they will once again allow new bettors before football season.
12/11/2006 06:31 PM
BetBBB (SBR rating C+) to be phased outSome players have already received a message in their account stating:
BetBBB is closing business. Call Customer Service at 1 877 888 BETS (2387) to collect any monies owed you.
The
sportsbook is hosted and managed by
Heritage Sports (SBR rating B+).
Heritage assures that players will be paid promptly as they have been in the past.
5/1/2006 04:57 PM
Heritage Sports rating reinstated at B+
5/1/2006 04:45 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: Heritage Sports again accepting new clients; SBR reinstates B+ rating.
4/14/2006 06:18 PM
SBR meets with Management of Heritage Sports(SBR rating C+) Heritage has revised its decision to close its doors to new registrants until July 1st, instead allowing players to join on Monday, May 1st. SBR will reinstate
Heritage’s B+ rating once the signup page is enabled. The sportsbook has retained the services of Gary Thomson who will serve as a consultant and assist
Heritage with major changes and upgrades prior to the NFL season. Amongst the changes slated for the summer of 2006 is an upgraded website and a move to a new facility which was purchased by the sportsbook earlier this year. View pictures of the new
Heritage building here.
4/7/2006 12:32 PM
Heritage Sports not accepting new accounts; downgraded from B+ to C+ Management states that the sportsbook will reopen to the public on July 1st, citing facility and website upgrades. SBR was aware of the changes but is concerned by the extended amount of time needed before the sportsbook can operate normally. SBR believes player funds are safe but recognizes the potential for current players to be inconvenienced by the impending upgrades.
4/7/2006 12:16 PM
Heritage Sports downgraded from B+ to C+
8/22/2005 03:35 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: Heritage Sports (SBR rating B+) removes clause allowing for 5% Neteller withdrawal charges. Management tells SBR that the clause was a preemptive measure meant to deter bonus abusers and that there has not been an instance were a player incurred this fee. Players can now feel confident that Neteller withdrawals are processed 7 days a week at no charge. This adjustment along with an influx of positive feedback has earned
Heritage an upgrade to B+.
8/22/2005 01:50 PM
Heritage Sports raised from B to B+
4/12/2005 12:20 PM
Horizon Sports (bethorizon.com) SBR rating D+, a previously well regarded sportsbook runs afoul with US authorities. Horizon Sports (bethorizon) downgraded after the US Justice Dept. indicts the sportsbook operator on illegal gambling charges. Offshore insiders insist BetHorizon, which has a pedigree dating all the way back to the Pinnacle Sports and
Heritage Sports early days, is financially solid and will be fine.
2/7/2004 12:00 AM
Heritage lowered from B+ to B, removed from the Recommended List
2/5/2004 05:31 AM
Heritage (SBR rating B+) selectively charging some players a 5% fee for Neteller withdraws
11/24/2003 03:52 PM
SBR mailbag - Mostly positive comments on
Casablanca, Heritage,
Sportsbook.com,
BetAustralia
9/5/2003 12:00 AM
Heritage joins the SBR Recommeded List
8/17/2003 01:25 PM
Heritage joins SBR
Recommended List - New web site performs well - excellent customer service
8/12/2003 01:14 PM
SBR now comfortable with Cascade's recent sale - BetCascade, Rio, Carib and
Heritage are favorites to make the Sportsbook Review
Recommended List by start of football
8/8/2003 12:49 PM
Bowmans makes the SBR Recommended List after one year of consideration - Heritage promised place on list contingent on no significant web site problems at the start of football - SBR to name one more book to the list by Sept 1st. - Candidates are: Jazz Sports, BetCascade Your opinion counts, write Administrator@sportbookreview.com
7/6/2003 10:42 AM
Casablanca receives upgrade - Under the microscope:
Jazz Sports, Heritage, BetCascade, Bowmans , being considered for inclusion on the
Recommeded List
1/5/2003 11:30 AM
Recommeded List continues to limit exposure to Costa Rica, removes
Heritage - Royal reinstated
after re evaluation
12/29/2002 12:00 AM
Heritage Sports - Removed from the Full Recommended List for re evaluation
11/16/2002 10:59 AM
Heritage Downgraded - removed from the Full Recommended List - Sharp players upset their limits were lowered have created a significant exodus/ run on the bank - Insiders and credit agents
among those heading for the exits. There have been zero slow pay complaints - book may actually reemerge stronger after it completes the purge of its professional player base -
Heritage GM who has a history of personal problems was one of the founders of Pinnacle and a very respected bookmaker for over 20 years.
6/27/2002 03:34 PM
Heritage, Grande and Five Dimes-Upgraded to the Sportsbook Review Full Recommended List