4/2/2008 09:56 PM
hollywood Sportsbook (SBR rating D-) cancels player's $2000 winning wager
A
hollywood player accidently placed a wager on the wrong team. He asked customer service if he could cancel the wager, was told that it was not possible, and was advised to wager on the other side of the match to eliminate the risk and "only lose the juice." The player waited until minutes before the game's start time and made a would-be losing wager on the other team.
hollywood canceled the winning wager during the game. Despite wagering logs showing the book did unjustly cancel the bet after start time it denied the player's request to review the phone logs confirming the bet would stand.
hollywood initially told the player it would investigate the matter in February but is no longer responding. SBR has added the claim to the list of pending issues filed by the
Sportsbook.com Group's players.
hollywood was acquired by Sportsbook.com in May of 2006.
4/1/2008 11:04 PM
SportFanatik (SBR rating D-) player accepts $10 free-bets; book confiscates $820Sportfanatik shares the same ownership and management as
Sportsbook.com (SBR rating D-). The
Sportsbook.com Group regularly refers to these $10 free-bet offers as a reason the bettor is not entitled to his/her balance, claiming the user violated the bonus rules or "the spirit of the promotion." The scam is always used on winning players who are often debited for more than they have received in bonuses over the life of the account. Even long-time
Sportsbook.com account holders should use caution. The book has proven it will attempt to increase profit margins by stealing funds from players with positive balances who are no longer perceived to be profitbale. Other recent scams include voiding winnings on parlays and stealing five and six figure balances from winners who used different sportsbooks within the Sportsbook.com family.
Player: I have a problem with sportfanatik in that my account has been disabled ,there was a small balance of $20 and a pending bet of 800/1000 San Antonio for NBA champs ,reason being they are accusing me of playing both sides in the weekly free $10 bet . I have an acc with hollywood as well but I didn’t realise they were connected , I thought it strange that they would offer the same proposition but I did take the free bets most weeks ,as I had no opinion of the propositions I mainly ticked the boxes at random and obviously at times they would differ . For at least a year I have only been taking the free bet with sportfanatik and one is only allowed 1 free bet per week so it is strange that this complaint should surface now . I fail to understand how they can adopt such stringent measures and if they are legally entitled to cancel my bet and confiscate my funds. Hoping that you can assist in this matter
4/12/2007 08:59 PM
hollywood downgraded from C to D+
4/12/2007 06:23 PM
5/24/2006 01:28 AM
hollywood downgraded from C+ to C
5/23/2006 11:49 PM
hollywood Sportsbook (SBR rating C) players continue to complain about problems redeeming funds and accessing account history.Player: "
I asked for a payout thurs. and checked in on Sat. I was told it will be there Sat. then sunday,monday,tuesday,,,,Not sure if I am getting it and I am always asked give it another 24 to 48 hours."
SBR has verified that multiple 5 figure withdrawals have been received by
hollywood players. Clients can feel confident that their funds will reach them, although Neteller payouts have taken as long as two weeks.
hollywood customer service tells SBR that they continue to work with new hosting services management on administrative issues responsible for excessive delays.
5/16/2006 10:48 AM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: hollywood (SBR rating C+) clients suffer during transition to World Gaming system. Players have complained of missing transaction history and pending wagers, misgraded bets, slow-payment and withdrawals processed by check in the place of Neteller requests. Players requesting a Neteller withdrawal are being asked to deposit $20 in order to link Neteller accounts to the client ID in the new World Gaming system. SBR recommends avoiding this sportsbook during the transition period. Clients with a complaint or feedback may contact
Assistance@SportsbookReview.com.
5/15/2006 11:55 AM
hollywood downgraded from B to C+
5/8/2006 11:53 AM
Sportingbet Plc Takes Over hollywood Sportsbook The
hollywood website and player accounts will be activated on Sportingbet’s World Gaming system today. Players will still be able to reach the book’s customer service manager Victor and his staff, which has also migrated to the World Gaming office, by calling 1-800-220-0002. Marty, one of the industry’s top General Managers who is credited for much of the book’s success, will no longer be involved with
hollywood.
hollywoodSportsbook.com will feature World Gaming’s lines and will no longer offer players a -107 lineset.
hollywood has been downgraded to B as SBR monitors the book’s transition, anticipating the potential for changes in operational procedures. Sportingbet company press release can be found
here.
5/9/2006 (3:16:55 PM) UPDATE: System migration is rescheduled to be completed tomorrow morning. Banking will resume at this time.
5/8/2006 12:23 AM
hollywood downgraded from A+ to B
2/12/2006 11:35 AM
Merger and Aquistion activety at all time high. VIP Sports is the most active buyer. YouWager, BetRoyal and many smaller books are all said to be Sellers actively seeking buyouts. BetCRIS could also be a Buyer under the right circumstances which recently has focused on bailing out small operators. BetWWTS has made several trips and has signed at least one confidentiality agreement although we are unaware of any serious interest. Sportsbooks who have had made M&A headlines in the recent past that appear to be holding pat;
hollywood, BoDog, SportsInteraction are said to be no longer active Sellers. Smaller operations such as BetMaker, YouWager and Sportbet along with operations that have difficult reputations such as Royal Sports have mostly signed confidentiality agreements giving buyers a chance to possibly make an offer. SBR expects a pick-up in M&A activity despite rising valuations.
1/14/2006 12:24 PM
Current SUPER TOP 10 Sportsbooks. Consensus of 3 top experts. The following is the combined SUPER TOP 10 according to;
The Sportsbook Review (SBR) Top 10 Recommended List
The EOG Top 10 Sportsbooks in the World
TheRX.com poster voted top Sportsbooks1. Pinnacle (36)
2. CRIS (30)
3. Olympic ( 29)
4. hollywood (20)
5. VIP Sports (18)
6. WSEX (17)
7. 5 Dimes (10)
8. BetJamaica ( 9)
9. Bet365 (9)
10. BetCascade ( 9)
Others receiving votes: BetWWTS(7), Skybook(7), Bodog(3), Mansion(2), Legendz(2)
Sources:
http://www.sportsbookreview.com/Recommended+List/default.aspxhttp://www.eog.com/news/index.aspx?id=1126http://forum.therx.com/showthread.php?t=337810
8/4/2005 12:35 PM
SBRLines II will debut on August 19th in Las Vegas. There will be no need to refresh the page on SBRLines II. This first ever
FREE web page application will show line moves as they are changed by bookmakers in *REAL TIME. SBRLines II welcomes Mansion (SBR rating B), as the latest sponsor to join SBRLines II. Current sponsors include: WWTS, Pinnacle, CRIS,
hollywood107, 5Dimes, Canbet, VIP, BetJamaica, Bowmans, Mansion and Matchbook.
www.sbrlines.com*SBRLines II will be between 0 and 10 seconds delayed depending on server speeds and other variables.
4/5/2005 10:39 AM
WSEX (SBR rating A) will soon join SBRLines. The full list includes:
| Pinnacle |
A+ |
| CRIS |
A+ |
| VIP Sports |
A+ |
| BetWWTS |
A+ |
| BetJamaica |
A+ |
| hollywood107 |
A+ |
| 5Dimes |
A |
| WSEX |
A |
| Bowmans |
A- |
| Canbet |
B+ |
SBRLINES.COM
3/24/2005 01:05 PM
hollywood upgraded from A to A+
2/9/2005 12:02 PM
27 websites currently displaying real-time betting lines from SBRLines - Freaks Forum,
Sharp Action Sports and
System Plays are the latest quality sites to add live-lines, handicapping stats and scores provided free by
SBRLines.
The current line-up of sportsbooks on the SBRLines feed include: WWTS(SBR rating A+), Pinnacle(SBR rating A+), VIP(SBR rating A+), CRIS(SBR rating A+), BetJamaica(SBR rating A+), hollywood107(SBR rating A), Bowmans(SBR rating A-) and Canbet(SBR rating B).
12/30/2004 09:40 PM
hollywood107 lowered from A+ to A
12/11/2004 06:47 PM
Robbie McPhail, who stiffed players as the owner of the defunct Apex Sportsbook, is using the Apex website to promote his sportsbook affiliates. ApexSportsbook.com features ads for Pinnacle Sports,
hollywood107, Sportingbet, SBGglobal, Cybersportsbook and Mybookie. SBR is asking these sportsbooks to withhold any commission payment to Robbie or to work out an arrangement where the stiffed players can begin to receive payment. SBR will be able to provide a list of players owed. Robbie’s new sportsbook,
PlatinumSportsbets (SBR rating F) is also promoted on this site as well as his other sites which include Askthebookie.com.
12/8/2004 10:29 AM
Webmasters: Put SBRLines on your website in 2005.. And brand it as your own! The revolutionary real-time lines complete with match-up stats will be made available in early 2005. Websites will be able to brand the proprietary real-time SBR feed and offer the best handicapping stats. Websites will have full control over all branding and banner placements. The world class line-up of sportsbooks committed for 2005: WWTS, VIP Sports, BetJamaica, 5Dimes,
hollywood107, WSEX, Bowmans, Pinnacle, CRIS.
10/14/2004 01:57 AM
hollywood107 (SBR rating A+) joins the SBR live lines feed through 2005. SBRLines.Com is the first and still the only FREE real-time odds website on a secure server.
8/26/2004 01:02 PM
SBR has spoken to the owner of hollywood Sportsbook (SBR Rating A+) about the delay to process payouts via Neteller.
hollywood Sportsbook has attested to the fact that their NT account has been empty for over two days.
hollywood says they were forced to restructure their banking procedures when Provident Bank & Trust Of Belize Limited decided to drop all accounts related with the gaming industry, resulting in this Neteller funding delay . All payments via Neteller will be resumed immediately. SBR believes all players should expect a fully funded Neteller account from top rated sportsbooks.
8/5/2004 01:33 PM
hollywood Sports raised from A to A+
7/14/2004 02:16 PM
hollywood Sportsbook (SBR Rating A) launches the beta-testing phase of their new, re-designed and
improved website, now powered by ASI/Extension Software. Their IT Director expects the full implementation of this new website to be completed in 7-10 days. SBR believes this is a very positive move for one of the top sportsbooks in the industry.
7/8/2004 01:35 PM
hollywood Sportsbook (SBR Rating A) leaving IQ-L Software. Their transition to
ASI/Extension Software should be finalized this week.
hollywood Sportsbook to launch this new sportsbook interface on Monday, July 12, 2004. ASI/Extension is quickly becoming the the most popular sportsbook software choice.
3/7/2004 12:00 AM
SBR back up after DOS attack - Special thanks to IGW Software,
hollywood, Olympic and others who provided timely advice, especially Jim from IGW software who worked far beyond the call of duty - No extortion letter received and most insiders believe the attack against SBR was aimed at SBR's new General Manager, Will Gatten, who helped organize the current industry wide stance of not paying extortionists.
2/17/2004 12:00 AM
SBR is honored to announce that William Gatten currently the marketing director of
hollywood Sports and one of the sharpest minds in the industry has joined the SBR team as General Manager
2/11/2004 12:00 AM
Also coming soon SBR in-depth and hard hitting interviews with the CEO's of Pinnacle, VIP Group, WWTS, Olympic/BetJamaica,
hollywood, Bet365, CRIS
1/7/2004 05:42 PM
SBR satisfied with acquisition details/business decision of
hollywood's purchase of AllWorld - SBR reaffirms
hollywood's SBR rating of A and raises AllWorld to B+
1/5/2004 05:40 PM
hollywood Sportsbook(SBR rating A) acquires All World Sports(SBR rating C+)
9/25/2003 05:52 PM
hollywood Sports - SBR rating A-, returns to the Recommended List
9/24/2003 04:20 PM
hollywood Sports web site to return today - heavy technology investment set to defeat extortionist hackers-major books busy setting up firewall technology to defeat anticipated future attacks
9/23/2003 12:00 AM
Rio and
hollywood removed from the SBR Recommeded List until hacker attacks are resolved
9/20/2003 03:42 PM
hollywoodSports - Being hit by hackers - not expected to be online before Sat kickoffs
9/12/2003 12:00 AM
hollywood Sports - SBR rating increased from B+ to A-
7/3/2003 12:00 AM
Olympic,
hollywood, Carib edge higher on Full Recommeded List
6/14/2003 12:00 AM
Carib,
hollywood and 5Dimes inch higher on the Full Recommeded List at the expense of Allworld
4/26/2003 12:00 AM
Bet365 makes debut on the Full Recommended List/ Carib, AllWorld,
hollywood make gains
4/18/2003 12:00 AM
hollywood, Canbet, Grande move up on the Full Recommended List, Carib drops out of top 10
12/13/2002 10:59 AM
hollywood Sportsbook - Downgraded removed from the Full Recommended List - betting software cheats
smaller players by excessive rounding to the house's favor