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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnGalt2341 View Post
    It's not working for some reason. I think something is goofy with my account. I can't see any items at the store right now for some reason. If anyone knows how to fix this I would appreciate it.
    It does that some times, depending on your browser and which ad-blocker browser extensions you have running...
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    Quote Originally Posted by solring View Post
    It does that some times, depending on your browser and which ad-blocker browser extensions you have running...
    That was the problem. Thanks a bunch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRITANY View Post
    I am confused on why you need blockchain and just can't send the bitcoin from sports book to coin base
    Technically you can.

    But it is against Coinbase's terms of service to use them for transferring gambling funds. When they detect it they have shut down many accounts.

    Not sending directly between them and a sportsbook makes it much less likely to happen.


    One other reason to use your own wallet that you control at one end of every transaction you make is that you retain some control and full information about the transfer. And if anything goes wrong you do not have to deal with two separate third parties and possibly try to get them to communicate about it for you.

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    Can anyone recommend a good btc/eur exchange service?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berry View Post
    Can anyone recommend a good btc/eur exchange service?
    Coinbase or Kraken service native Euro countries quite well.

    There is a good list of reliable European exchanges here too https://bitcoin.org/en/exchanges#europe

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    Any recommendations for Canadians? It looks like I have to send my bitcoin from Coinbase to something else to actually get the $$ (USD/CAD).. Thanks.
    Hi guys! I actually using Blockchain for my bitcoin deposit and withdrawal. It's easy to use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berry View Post
    Can anyone recommend a good btc/eur exchange service?
    Try Kraken

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    If I ever got lucky enough to win a SBR contest that pays out in Bitcoin, could that prize be shipped directly to a sports book?

    Never got into Bitcoin and am trying to hold out as long as possible.

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    nice breakdown (nice pic too )

    Most sites are fun, fast and effective. Delays could only be as long as a new block (so ten minutes).

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    holding and fees

    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    Coinbase or Kraken service native Euro countries quite well.

    There is a good list of reliable European exchanges here too https://bitcoin.org/en/exchanges#europe
    I just tried buying bitcoin for the first time with coinbase directly from my bank account....there was a 9 day hold..by the ti,e i waited 9 days and fees bit coin went way down so my $800 was $680 by the time i could transfer it to a sportsbook..
    I thought it was a first time hold...nope another transfer showed a wait time of 11 days to transfer..
    why would anyone want to use this...got hit for $120 loss by the time could transfer the money to the book...this is a shit method..cant see anyone wanting this...bit coin unstable on a 9 day wait

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    Quote Originally Posted by lentel View Post


    ...this is a shit method..cant see anyone wanting this...


    Many call BTC 'ShitCoin'

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    Quote Originally Posted by lentel View Post

    I just tried buying bitcoin for the first time with coinbase directly from my bank account....there was a 9 day hold..by the ti,e i waited 9 days and fees bit coin went way down so my $800 was $680 by the time i could transfer it to a sportsbook..
    I thought it was a first time hold...nope another transfer showed a wait time of 11 days to transfer..
    why would anyone want to use this...got hit for $120 loss by the time could transfer the money to the book...this is a shit method..cant see anyone wanting this...bit coin unstable on a 9 day wait
    The wait time appears to be based on how risky they profile you as. It seems to be variable first time but should end up being 5 days if depositing by ACH once established.


    You can avoid the wait time by depositing to Coinbase by Wire instead of ACH. That is credited and cleared either same day or overnight.

    Also you do not have to purchase Bitcoin and then wait for the ACH to clear if you do not wish to do that.

    You can just deposit US$ and wait for it to clear before purchasing Bitcoin.

    Or if you did choose to buy bitcoin at same moment as requesting ACH transfer, then you can decide to sell that Bitcoin for US$ and hold it on the exchange until clear and buy bitcoin again.


    There is no reason you should be stuck with a loss like this. The choice of how and when to do the actual BTC purchase is 100% in your own control.
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    Sammy reloaded 5 offshore books for football... all with bitcoin

    Sammy made $$$ doing so -- did not lose a cent

    Sammy is almost 70yo -- Sammy aint that smart

    Sammy got bitcoins figured out many years ago

    Some people are just really dumb... total dumbasses <---- Sammy wishes he could book their bets

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    I use blockchain and bitstamp for bitcoin ahaha super easy to use

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Odom View Post
    Sammy reloaded 5 offshore books for football... all with bitcoin

    Sammy made $$$ doing so -- did not lose a cent

    Sammy is almost 70yo -- Sammy aint that smart

    Sammy got bitcoins figured out many years ago

    Some people are just really dumb... total dumbasses <---- Sammy wishes he could book their bets
    I set up account with Coinbase and got verified to send money to and from coinbase with my bank account, but I can't get verified with coinbase to send money from coinbase to 5Dimes. The moderator tried helping me a few weeks ago, but I'm not able to do it; even after watching video posted here. So after almost 15 years with 5Dimes I'm done. Drove an hour to NY casino to make some futures but wouldn't bother driving an hour to bet each week. Stupid governor of NY blocked using computer or phone to bet. Thanks to the people who tried to help. Congrats to Sammy who's older than me and much smarter

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    Do you have to have a smartphone to use bitcoin. All I have is a dumb phone. I pad and laptop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unluckysob View Post
    Do you have to have a smartphone to use bitcoin. All I have is a dumb phone. I pad and laptop.
    No. You can do it all on a laptop.


    You need an Exchanger to buy/sell your bitcoin. Gemini.com or Coinbase.com

    You need a personal wallet you own. Blockchain.com/wallet/ is a website based one you can get started with.


    Get verified at your exchanger and fund the account.

    Once those funds are "cleared" buy some bitcoin from them and send it you personal wallet. From there deposit it in your sportsbook account.


    When withdrawing have the sportsbook send the bitcoin to your personal wallet. The you send it to the exchanger and sell it for $$ which can then be transferred to your bank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    No. You can do it all on a laptop.


    You need an Exchanger to buy/sell your bitcoin. Gemini.com or Coinbase.com

    You need a personal wallet you own. Blockchain.com/wallet/ is a website based one you can get started with.


    Get verified at your exchanger and fund the account.

    Once those funds are "cleared" buy some bitcoin from them and send it you personal wallet. From there deposit it in your sportsbook account.


    When withdrawing have the sportsbook send the bitcoin to your personal wallet. The you send it to the exchanger and sell it for $$ which can then be transferred to your bank.
    Thanks. I think I understand the exchange process. I hear of people carrying around the bit coin code on their phone. What advantage is this?? I got cut off at PtoP couple of weeks ago. Got to find a better way.

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    It's just personal preference and what your lifestyle demands. No advantage to using a phone.

    Although you can't use 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) without a smart phone. Which is basically a unique code delivered to your smartphone that is needed as well as the normal password each time you login fro extra security.

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    Quote Originally Posted by unluckysob View Post
    Do you have to have a smartphone to use bitcoin. All I have is a dumb phone. I pad and laptop.
    I also have a flip phone; me and you must be the only 2 people left with flip phones except some seniors. Cause of flip phone; I can't get verified with coinbase to send or receive money. So I don't think opening blockchain account will matter. The moderator here has tried to help and I follow his steps but I think I need a smart phone for coinbase to send or recieve. I got verified to send or receive to my bank account but not for other websites. I tried; I'm done

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    Will it be possible to fund my sports book account and have funds available for Saturday. I have cash or could link bank account but that seems to take too long. Are ATMs super high in fees? What about local bitcoins.com is that safe or real risky ?TIA

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    Quote Originally Posted by egzacto View Post
    Will it be possible to fund my sports book account and have funds available for Saturday. I have cash or could link bank account but that seems to take too long. Are ATMs super high in fees? What about local bitcoins.com is that safe or real risky ?TIA
    If you deposit cash to Gemini/Coinbase using a wire transfer instead of ACH then it becomes available and cleared same day or overnight.

    Most bitcoin ATMs will charge 7-10% by default but are instant. You can sometimes call the phone number on the side and ask the operator to give you a better rate.

    The CashApp from square inc on your phone is fast to buy from too.

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    I opened a Gemini account and linked a bank account but it will only allow me to initially transfer $500 . I failed to mention looking to fund about 5k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by egzacto View Post
    I opened a Gemini account and linked a bank account but it will only allow me to initially transfer $500 . I failed to mention looking to fund about 5k.
    I'd assume that is for ACH or card deposits.

    Do they mention anything about a wire deposit option in your account? Because they can't stop you sending 5k that way.

    Or do they say it will be sent back or something like that if you wire more than the limit?

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    Yea that was ACH submitted ID for verification I'll wait for them to get back with me and see what happens thanks for your help

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    wired money to Gemini using a bank account in my name and it was rejected because I did not register that account with them.I was told via email money would be returned and could take 2- 10 days or longer WTF? I tried calling no one answers left a message on a sketchy voicemail.this was Friday money has not been returned. What a nightmare

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    Quote Originally Posted by lt56 View Post


    ... but I can't get verified with coinbase to send money from coinbase to 5Dimes.


    If/when you get this figured out - DON'T do that ^

    As been said 100+ times... use another , intermediary wallet , between CB & 5D


    Quote Originally Posted by lt56 View Post


    Congrats to Sammy who's older than me and much smarter

    Too old and not that smart

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    I finally was able to get money in Gemini using a different bank account . So now I was trying to set up wallet with block chain and keep having issues logging in. So I tried a laptop instead of mobile and got a message my account was blocked and to call an 855 number I do a guy answers he wanted me to let him access my pc remotely. He some how new the last 5 numbers of my wallet ID but I still did not want to let him access my PC. Any other wallet recommendations I’m a little spooked with block chain

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    Quote Originally Posted by egzacto View Post
    I finally was able to get money in Gemini using a different bank account . So now I was trying to set up wallet with block chain and keep having issues logging in. So I tried a laptop instead of mobile and got a message my account was blocked and to call an 855 number I do a guy answers he wanted me to let him access my pc remotely. He some how new the last 5 numbers of my wallet ID but I still did not want to let him access my PC. Any other wallet recommendations I’m a little spooked with block chain
    That sounds like a scam of some sort. Maybe not the correct url? blockchain.com/wallet

    electrum.org desktop wallet is about the best technically, and its 100% on your device with no one else involved.

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    [QUOTE=Optional;28891603]That sounds like a scam of some sort. Maybe not the correct url? blockchain.com/wallet

    electrum.org desktop wallet is about the best technically, and its 100% on your device with no one else involved. What about airbitz? I just set up a wallet with them

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    Airbitz popular and never heard of a problem with them.

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    I don’t know why I am having such a hard time with this copied wallet address with request from my airbitz account clicked transfer to from my Gemini account hit finish nothing happened no confirmation not sure if it is being processed or not . No support from either place very frustrating

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    put that long address in here

    https://www.blockchain.com/explorer

    see where it is if anywhere

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    I think I finally figured out what I was doing wrong trying to transfer instead of with draw not I got it

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    Quote Originally Posted by egzacto View Post
    I finally was able to get money in Gemini using a different bank account . So now I was trying to set up wallet with block chain and keep having issues logging in. So I tried a laptop instead of mobile and got a message my account was blocked and to call an 855 number I do a guy answers he wanted me to let him access my pc remotely. He some how new the last 5 numbers of my wallet ID but I still did not want to let him access my PC. Any other wallet recommendations I’m a little spooked with block chain
    That 855 number was definitely a scam.

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