7/3/2009 03:45 PM
WagerChief acquired by betphoenixCosta Rica-based
WagerChief (SBR rating C) has been acquired by
betphoenix (SBR rating B+). The new sportsbook was previously hosted by IDSCA which offers bookmakers turnkey gaming solutions.
betphoenix management states that they stand for player funds as of today. Independent management will try to build the brand under BetPhoneix ownership. Player account information and websites are expected to be transferred to the
betphoenix servers within the next few days. Players are not expected to see an interruption in service as both sportsbooks use the same ASI software. SBR will reevaluate
WagerChief after migration is complete.
betphoenix management tells SBR that it is actively pursuing other opportunities to acquire gaming companies, including poker and casino brands.
6/19/2009 11:49 PM
SCAM ALERT: Imposter sportsbook site from Apex Sportsbook ownerbetphoenixSports.com is designed to con players into believing they are actually playing with
B+ rated betphoenix (
betphoenix.com). The new cyber-squatting website uses the
Phoenix brand but operates on the
Bet33 (SBR rating F) wagering platform. This is not the first time Robbie has tried to impersonate and capitalize on the reputation of other sportsbooks.
Apex owner, Robbie (AKA Zach), is operating
legendsportsbook.com which has attracted bettors looking for the real
Legendz (SBR rating A+).
6/17/2009 07:43 PM
betphoenix upgraded from B to B+
6/15/2009 09:31 AM
Industry loses veteran linesmaker, FernandoFernando, who was only in his mid 50s, was best known by players for his years as Lines Director at Hollywood Sportsbook. Fernando was a talented line manager who first gained notoriety for his exceptional ability to set NHL opening odds. He worked with Hollywood for years until the sportsbook was sold to the Sportsbook.com Group in May of 2006. At its peak Hollywood was an A+ sportsbook that, under Fernando, was one of the few sportsbooks to join Pinnacle Sports (SBR rating A+) offering reduced juice. Fernando was a line manager at
betphoenix at the time of his passing. He reportedly suffered from a heart attack Saturday. We at SBR send our condolences to Fernando's friends and family.
4/27/2009 11:45 AM
betphoenix (SBR rating B) tells SBR they are doing book-to-book transfers with
Matchbook (SBR rating A).
betphoenix says players must call in to make the request and may move their balance to and from
betphoenix. Incoming funds will have a two time rollover requirement.
Matchbook has a one time play-through requirement on incoming funds.
12/8/2008 06:26 PM
betphoenix (SBR rating B) moves from IQL sportsbook software to the ASI platform. The sportsbook expects to be inputting data and fine-tuning the software through the evening but states that tonight's lines are posted and players can access their accounts. Users with a problem or feedback on the new platform are invited to
email SBR.
11/2/2008 12:04 AM
BetOT enters the SBR Rating Guide at C. BetOT is the second
betphoenix-hosted turnkey sportsbook to be rated this week. Both BetOT
and
Sports-1 (SBR rating C) use
betphoenix server hosting, facility, and software.
10/29/2008 11:19 PM
Sports-1 enters the SBR Rating Guide at C. Sports-1 is a new sportsbook
that uses the server hosting, facility. and software from
betphoenix
(SBR rating B).
10/27/2008 07:07 PM
Betmania officially acquired by betphoenix. BetMania began using
betphoenix hosting and services in September with the intention of being moved under Phoenix ownership. The sportsbooks reported a drawn out legal process delaying the acquisition and leaving Betmania players to wonder about the status of their book and its financial position. Phoenix tells SBR that Betmania management will be retained and the sportsbook will operate as a separate brand.
10/23/2008 08:04 PM
SBR Sportsbook Tours: View photos of betphoenix (SBR rating B) here. The sportsbook is located in a two floor complex near the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. SBR toured the impressive facility, which is partly under construction, last week.
betphoenix shares ownership with
Diamond Sportsbook (SBR rating A+).
Diamond is located in the
Bookmaker (SBR rating A+) building, also in San Jose, Costa Rica.
10/11/2008 07:56 PM
betphoenix (SBR rating B) website under Denial of Service attack. Players can contact the book by calling 888-238-8018 or 1-888-378-0888.
betphoenix tells SBR that network administrators are working on blocking the attack. A
denial of Service attack is caused by excessive requests to a website's server which in turn leaves little or no resources for legitimate user traffic. The sportsbook's information and databases are not "hacked" or compromised. In the event of a DoS attack bettors can find a list of all LiveChat links
here as well as all sportsbook phone numbers
here.
10/4/2008 03:15 PM
betphoenix (SBR rating B) tells SBR that ownership of BetMania will be made official on Monday. BetMania (SBR rating D) will be reassessed early next week.
9/27/2008 10:33 AM
BetMania (SBR rating D) move to betphoenix platform complete. Despite BetMania completing a migration to
betphoenix's custom
IQL software-based platform and server, Phoenix has not yet completed a deal to acquire BetMania and does not back player balances. Phoenix management tells SBR that
betphoenix is currently a service provider for Betmania and players will learn if BetMania is under the Phoenix unbrella by October 2nd.
9/26/2008 11:29 AM
betphoenix upgraded from B- to B
9/20/2008 03:08 PM
betphoenix (SBR rating B-) in discussions to acquire
BetMania (SBR rating D). Sources tell SBR that if the deal goes through BetMania will be maintained as a separate brand under
betphoenix operation.
10/13/2007 09:47 AM
betphoenix - SBR initiates rating coverage at B-
