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?
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.