Which sportsbook do you guys use?

Vaughany · 06-06-11, 10:47 AM

Sportsbet is same as 5dimes. Bookmaker is second best after 5dimes/Sportbet

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 10:50 AM

So Sportsbet allows parlays on MMA as well? I guess I will go with them then. Its funny, when comparing the odds on BestFightOdds.com, Sportsbet seems to have better odds on a lot of fighters I am betting on this weekend.

Vaughany · 06-06-11, 10:59 AM

Yeah exact same as 5dimes, I dont think you can have an account with both?

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 11:07 AM

Well, I was told none of the free play options or cash bonuses will work with any of the Sportsbooks. They will all be taken down soon. What will everybody use the points for now?

Al0n3' · 06-06-11, 11:30 AM

i was wondering, what timezone 5dimes uses at their bets?

it would help me time down the fights and other stuff i bet ...

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 11:31 AM

Eastern Time. Where are you located?

snake11eyes · 06-06-11, 11:34 AM

Sportbet and 5dimes are the same sportsbook and one account is used for both of them. Having said that, there are slight differences in there lines so check them both to get the better line.

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 11:44 AM

Whoa, so I can sign into Sportsbet with my 5Dimes account number? I wish I would have known this a long time ago, I would have shopped for better lines...

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 11:48 AM

I just signed into both, and they both have the exact same lines. However, bestfightodds.com is showing them with slightly different lines on most fights. What gives?

sirchadwick1 · 06-06-11, 12:01 PM

Why have they taken away the option to use your SBR points for Sportsbook credits? That was one of the main reasons I decided to go Pro. I couldn't care less about the t-shirts and overpriced electronics listed.

snake11eyes · 06-06-11, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by NickBaragona

I just signed into both, and they both have the exact same lines. However, bestfightodds.com is showing them with slightly different lines on most fights. What gives?

Not sure, but somebody posted a parlay from 5 dimes yesterday that payed 62xx and when I put the same parlay in sportbet it payed out 68xx.

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 12:18 PM

Can you try logging into both and compare the odds for UFC 131? They are exactly the same for me.

bjpenn85 · 06-06-11, 12:52 PM

good that this is discussed i have never understood why sportbet often have higher odds on bestfightodds.com. I dont understand it, and that pisses me off.

urge2kill · 06-06-11, 02:36 PM

I thought the odds on Sportbet were different from 5Dimes because they were 3 way lines. Maybe that only applies to accounts that originated on Sportbet and not 5Dimes.

NickBaragona · 06-06-11, 02:42 PM

Whats 3 way lines? And you may have a point, I signed in with my 5Dimes account number, and compared the two books. Identical odds for me.

So what are you guys going to use your SBR points for now? I'm going to use them to test the waters on some baseball, and if I get good enough, will start wagering cash. So I guess they can be useful for something still...

urge2kill · 06-06-11, 02:58 PM

3 way lines include the draw. Like soccer. I dont know if thats the case here, but it sounds familiar.

Al0n3' · 06-06-11, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by NickBaragona

Eastern Time. Where are you located?

im CET .. so huh +6h

bogbat · 06-06-11, 07:29 PM

I've been using a local never since ******** stopped working with books. His likes are worse than Bodog's right now though and I think I have to suck it up and make a deposit at 5dimes.

Have you guys ever had a problem making withdrawals at 5 dimes?
There is a big thread saying that they are trying to free roll players with "bad lines" they don't pull that sh!t with mma prop bets do they?

urge2kill · 06-06-11, 07:43 PM

I've never had a problem with 5Dimes and never have seen them try to free roll anybody. When they discover that they posted an errant line they void the wagers.

bogbat · 06-06-11, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by urge2kill

I've never had a problem with 5Dimes and never have seen them try to free roll anybody. When they discover that they posted an errant line they void the wagers.

A lot of people think Tony is trying to free roll people. Check out this thread.

urge2kill · 06-07-11, 12:32 AM

Is there a legit complaint in that thread? I'm not going to waste my time reading conspiracy theories from degenerate losers.

bogbat · 06-07-11, 01:19 AM

In summery people are expressing the overall problem that 5dimes constantly give insanely good prop lines but if a long shot hits the bet is normally void and they claim it is a bad line. I take a look in the sportsbook industry forum from time to time and see these disputes pop up. I can't say that I have heard about complaints in regards to their MMA lines though its usually stuff like golf and nascar.

sirchadwick1 · 06-07-11, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by bogbat

In summery people are expressing the overall problem that 5dimes constantly give insanely good prop lines but if a long shot hits the bet is normally void and they claim it is a bad line. I take a look in the sportsbook industry forum from time to time and see these disputes pop up. I can't say that I have heard about complaints in regards to their MMA lines though its usually stuff like golf and nascar.

5dimes always cancels lines if they are initially improperly set. I've never once had them cancel a bet on me saying it was a bad line after the fight happened. I'd be royally pissed if so. Overall they've been a solid book... with the exception of a few customer service reps that are worthless.

kmdubya · 06-07-11, 10:37 AM

I recently got the boot from Will Hill. Restricted all my bets down to a $1 max. Was going to try Bookmaker. I'm no professional (not even close) but seemed to have good reviews and lots of options.

I started having problems at Will Hill after I got on a winning streak. Then their website actually left some UFC undercard events up for betting AFTER the match ended. I threw some all ins and although it took a few days, they ended up honoring the bets but putting heavy restrictions on my account.

bjpenn85 · 06-07-11, 11:43 AM

Is there anyone that is currently or have been restricted at bookmaker? I have heard about restrictions almost everywhere else sadly..

NunyaBidness · 06-07-11, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by bjpenn85

Is there anyone that is currently or have been restricted at bookmaker? I have heard about restrictions almost everywhere else sadly..

I'm limited there. Limited everywhere now except betus.

bogbat · 06-07-11, 02:27 PM

You have to expect to get limited if you are playing lines that are left up after the fight finished. I'm surprised they didn't catch on and void the bet.

SBR have left lines up after fights have started and sometimes after they have finished, I didn't bother trying to play them. Not that SBR points are worth anything to me considering I'm not an SBR Pro anyway.

NunyaBidness · 06-07-11, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by kmdubya

I started having problems at Will Hill after I got on a winning streak. Then their website actually left some UFC undercard events up for betting AFTER the match ended. I threw some all ins and although it took a few days, they ended up honoring the bets but putting heavy restrictions on my account.

Wow, that's dirty. You're lucky they didn't take your funds.

kmdubya · 06-07-11, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

Wow, that's dirty. You're lucky they didn't take your funds.

That's not dirty. They were dumb enough to leave them up and accept the wager.

I would have accepted them voiding the bet, but they are a huge operation. If they are Mickey Mouse enough to leave lines up after the event, I'll hit it everytime.

urge2kill · 06-07-11, 03:00 PM

lol past posting is a scumbag move no matter how you spin it

NunyaBidness · 06-07-11, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by kmdubya

That's not dirty. They were dumb enough to leave them up and accept the wager.

I would have accepted them voiding the bet, but they are a huge operation. If they are Mickey Mouse enough to leave lines up after the event, I'll hit it everytime.

1) you are a POS
2) it's a -ev bet. 95% of the time they are going to not pay you and close your account. 4% of the time they are going to not pay you, close your account and take your funds. 1% of the time you'll get lucky like you did.

urge2kill · 06-07-11, 04:52 PM

Perfect example of why I trust Tony more than SBR posters.

kmdubya · 06-07-11, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

1) you are a POS

Meow. Somehow, I'm sure I'll still be able to sleep at night.

Originally posted by NunyaBidness

1) you are a POS
2) it's a -ev bet. 95% of the time they are going to not pay you and close your account. 4% of the time they are going to not pay you, close your account and take your funds. 1% of the time you'll get lucky like you did.

I don't deny I was lucky. I'm just blown away with all the scumbag moves a lot of these sport books pull, people want to jump on my case like I'm running some kind of bots or scam.

Lesson learned and now I've got to find a new site. Will Hill has been rock solid so far and I don't hate on them for restricting my account. I'm just saying for an operation as big as they are, that's a pretty Mickey Mouse thing to allow to happen.

bjpenn85 · 06-07-11, 05:03 PM

i have won at least 4000 dollars on bookies forgetting to close the line. It happens, if you just keep your eyes open.