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  • daneblazer
    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
    • 09-14-08
    • 27861

    #1
    Do you still trust SBR's ratings?
    ???

    tried to post a poll but it wouldn't let me
  • spankie
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 02-10-11
    • 9992

    #2
    When a B Book goes to an F Book in less than 24 hours, what does that say?
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    • SamDiamond
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 10-19-12
      • 6107

      #3
      I think the real fun is going to start when the next book gets a banner ad.

      And I really curious to see the response by SBR posters.

      We're degens, but we're cynical degens.
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      • daneblazer
        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
        • 09-14-08
        • 27861

        #4
        didn't this happen to Covers top rated book recently?
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        • RudyRuetigger
          SBR Aristocracy
          • 08-24-10
          • 65084

          #5
          i only trust what the sharps with big balances post

          always have, always will
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          • WvGambler
            SBR Posting Legend
            • 04-19-10
            • 11618

            #6
            Just because someone gives a movie a thumbs up, doesn't mean they should refund you if you don't like it. SBR doesn't control these books.
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            • eastern2
              SBR Sharp
              • 02-24-12
              • 448

              #7
              Hell no
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              • mw00
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 07-17-08
                • 701

                #8
                Originally posted by RudyRuetigger
                i only trust what the sharps with big balances post

                always have, always will

                can you clue us who knows so this doesnt happen again? i'm being serious here..

                answer is, no i will not trust sbr ratings anymore.
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                • stikymess
                  SBR MVP
                  • 05-19-10
                  • 3288

                  #9
                  Maybe a monthly check in would help, instead of cashing a monthly check to fly a banner.
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                  • Deuce
                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                    • 01-12-08
                    • 29843

                    #10
                    Business as usual.
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                    • RudyRuetigger
                      SBR Aristocracy
                      • 08-24-10
                      • 65084

                      #11
                      Originally posted by mw00
                      can you clue us who knows so this doesnt happen again? i'm being serious here..

                      answer is, no i will not trust sbr ratings anymore.
                      just read all the forums

                      when suspicious activity arises, get a clue

                      betphoenix had been doing dumb shit and went bust

                      betislands was volume 2

                      i will be releasing semi-valuable info jan 1 or 2nd if i get drunk enough and am bored.
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                      • ZetaPsi808
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 09-18-08
                        • 12119

                        #12
                        unfortunately, no
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                        • The Kraken
                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                          • 12-25-11
                          • 28918

                          #13


                          No... Haven't in years. SBR's business model is unfortunately IMO not conducive to unbiased ratings. However, I do have money with 5D and BM as I did with BI. But I absolutely do not consult SBR's ratings prior to opening an account. I do however comb through the SB&I section for poster reviews and then try to take them in context.
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                          • Mikeyanks23
                            SBR MVP
                            • 11-30-10
                            • 4517

                            #14
                            Originally posted by the kraken


                            No... Haven't in years. Sbr's business model is unfortunately imo not conducive to unbiased ratings. However, i do have money with 5D and bm as i did with bi. But i absolutely do not consult sbr's ratings prior to opening an account. I do however comb through the sb&i section for poster reviews and then try to take them in context.
                            this
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                            • k13
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 07-16-10
                              • 18104

                              #15
                              No one would be playing at these mickey mouse books if not for the U.S. Government.
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                              • pavyracer
                                SBR Aristocracy
                                • 04-12-07
                                • 82817

                                #16
                                Do you trust the ESPN Power Rankings? Like do you think they help you pick NFL winners?
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                                • Duff85
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 06-15-10
                                  • 2920

                                  #17
                                  "Do you still" implies that at some point they were trustworthy. Not sure this is the case.
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                                  • pokernut9999
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 07-25-07
                                    • 12757

                                    #18
                                    Why anyone would put a lot of money in any of these books is crazy.
                                    You have no recourse what so ever , find a good local .
                                    And by a good local I mean someone who has been in business 20 + years , they are in every town.
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                                    • RudyRuetigger
                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                      • 08-24-10
                                      • 65084

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by pavyracer
                                      Do you trust the ESPN Power Rankings? Like do you think they help you pick NFL winners?
                                      that is seriously your comparison?
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                                      • k13
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 07-16-10
                                        • 18104

                                        #20
                                        I've only played at Pinnacle, thegreek, betjam, bet365, 5dimes, william hill.

                                        Never got stiffed.
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                                        • tblues2005
                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                          • 07-30-06
                                          • 9235

                                          #21
                                          I have been with DSI and The Greek when they were in the USA and never been stiffed by either one. I trust the A books but lower than that I have problems with. I am only sticking with A books and I hope this site does the same.
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                                          • MJT1212
                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                            • 02-16-09
                                            • 5124

                                            #22
                                            simply put...

                                            not anymore
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                                            • B1GER1C828
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 07-31-07
                                              • 10244

                                              #23
                                              no, basically sticking with dsi,youwager and maybe 5d.
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                                              • CoachJB
                                                SBR Sharp
                                                • 05-08-12
                                                • 358

                                                #24
                                                Never have. They're all ponzi schemes last I checked...
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                                                • NSN21
                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                  • 05-13-11
                                                  • 322

                                                  #25
                                                  No. Not a chance in hell. SBR lost ALL credibility with this.
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                                                  • hels
                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                    • 04-12-09
                                                    • 8767

                                                    #26
                                                    The only way I think a book can be trusted is if all withdrawals are processed without any questioning/unnecessary fees/limits/delays etc. etc.

                                                    As soon as one individual experiences any hassle it's time to get out.
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                                                    • Delicious
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 04-26-11
                                                      • 1006

                                                      #27
                                                      Not a chance......... They care too much about their relationships within the industry. It's an industry full of scumbags ,liars, cheats of all kinds. Sbr clearly does not give two shits about the average joe. In my short time here it is abundantly clear.

                                                      Keep cashing those checks fellas, pretending everything is ok.
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                                                      • No coincidences
                                                        SBR Aristocracy
                                                        • 01-18-10
                                                        • 76300

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by WvGambler
                                                        Just because someone gives a movie a thumbs up, doesn't mean they should refund you if you don't like it. SBR doesn't control these books.
                                                        I like you a lot WV, but I think you're way off base with this comparison and giving SBR -- Sports Book Review -- way too much credit here.
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                                                        • Delicious
                                                          SBR MVP
                                                          • 04-26-11
                                                          • 1006

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by pavyracer
                                                          Do you trust the ESPN Power Rankings? Like do you think they help you pick NFL winners?
                                                          The "experts" who write those arn't taking a check from the teams...... Funny, but not even close to how shameful these people are.
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                                                          • LVHerbie
                                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                                            • 09-15-05
                                                            • 6344

                                                            #30
                                                            SBR used to be solely focused on ratings, advocacy and critique of offshore sports books. While their ratings still have value and, on the whole, are probably better than their competitors given their primary interests often lie elsewhere these days seems like an obvious mistake if they are your only source of verification before sending money to a sports book.
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                                                            • SportsMushroom
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 09-28-10
                                                              • 4177

                                                              #31
                                                              when shills come to this website and praise a book do you trust them?

                                                              there is your answer right there, sbr is paid to promote the books,they are a shill. ratings and reviews come with a pricetag

                                                              if you believe what sbr tells you in regards to books it is like you believing enrons accountants when they tell you the company is making bags of $$$

                                                              its like believing the wolf when he tells you the sheep are safe with him

                                                              you have mickey mouse books based in costa rica with no regulatory oversight, small client base, limited funding and dodgy ownership ranking higher on sbr rankings than euro books with millions of customers, billions in financial backing, regulatory oversight and proprietary software worth millions

                                                              that right there is proof enough that the fix is in

                                                              someone please justify to me how 5dimes can be ranked higher than bet365?

                                                              software bet365 5 /5 5dimes 1/5
                                                              selection bet365 5/5 5dimes 3/5
                                                              livebetting bet365 5/5 5dimes 1/5
                                                              customer service bet365 5/5 5dimes 2/5
                                                              financial stability bet365 5/5 5dimes ???
                                                              live streaming bet365 5/5 5dimes n/a
                                                              regulated bet365 yes 5dimes no


                                                              yet according to sbr 5dimes is a better book than bet365
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                                                              • MoneyLineDawg
                                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                                • 01-01-09
                                                                • 13253

                                                                #32
                                                                I don't trust ANY book, period......Will mess around with very small money but only make real bets with my local and when in Vegas

                                                                Fukk these scumbag offshore books......It's hard enough to actually win money betting but then when you add in all the hassles and chances that you get stiffed or the "run-around" for months, or a bounced check, or etc etc etc

                                                                Not worth it.....Not for me
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                                                                • darkhat
                                                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                  • 08-18-10
                                                                  • 5722

                                                                  #33
                                                                  As much as I trusted my last gf took birth control

                                                                  I currently trust their A books as top offshore.

                                                                  I never have more in an account I can't afford to lose though either.

                                                                  I am small time. Obv

                                                                  Can't trust any offshore really.

                                                                  All can run
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                                                                  • EaglesPhan36
                                                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                                                    • 12-06-06
                                                                    • 71662

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Honestly, I search the forum more for info on books than I do in giving two shits about the SBR rating. Most of their rating info is outdated on books in the 1st place, so if you're basing what to think of a book solely on a f-ing letter grade ... you're border line retarded anyhow.
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                                                                    • Big Bear
                                                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                                                      • 11-01-11
                                                                      • 43253

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Fukk No i dont trust anyone. This is gambling
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