Want to cash onto BetJam and Greek but im 20...

rm18 · 01-20-09, 10:45 PM

i would say just go with bodog, 5 dimes, and matchbook, until you turn 21.

rm18 · 01-20-09, 10:46 PM

well actually bodog will not give new customers western union payouts if that is a neccesity.

TPowell · 01-20-09, 10:50 PM

what about 5 dimes? The Greek is also a good out IMO (2nd-3rd to come out with CBB lines)

rm18 · 01-20-09, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by TPowell

what about 5 dimes? The Greek is also a good out IMO (2nd-3rd to come out with CBB lines)

I said 5 dimes, and he is not allowed to play at the Greek. Maybe the 5th book could be beted or skybook

boulay50 · 01-20-09, 10:53 PM

yea early lines and ** are really important to me.

bigboydan · 01-20-09, 10:53 PM

DSI and Bookmaker might be under one for the most part, however DSI does sometimes have different lines at times. Anyways, you might want to diversify your funds into some square shops because you can get better lines at them at times.

Here is a list of books you might want to check out for starters:

Matchbook
5Dimes
BetEd
ThePig

thadchr · 01-20-09, 10:55 PM

Don't play at Bodog, legal or not. Not a trustworthy book.

I agree with the others here in that 5Dimes is an all around solid choice. And for the record, Diamond does have (slightly) different lines than Bookmaker. I'm not exactly sure how/why, but you'll get halves here and there. BetPhoenix and I think BetOnline are 18+ too, so you still have some options.

thadchr · 01-20-09, 10:57 PM

Looks like BBD just barely beat me to the punch. Though we did recommend some different books. Do some research--you'll definitely find a couple that suit you.

BBD, how do you like Matchbook? I see that it's the #1 book in the SBR poster's poll, and it always seems to have the lowest vig... are there any downfalls?

THEGREAT30 · 01-20-09, 10:57 PM

I dont know, it depends if they ask for your id for a ** payout you may have problems. Can someone chime in about BetJam and Greek ** payouts. Finally, I would advise against online betting. It's getting too risky to deposit to these books.

THEGREAT30 · 01-20-09, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by rm18

I said 5 dimes, and he is not allowed to play at the Greek. Maybe the 5th book could be beted or skybook

Is Skybook a trustworthy book?

boulay50 · 01-20-09, 11:00 PM

thanks for the help BBD and others, so far i have it narrowed down to Bookmaker, 5dimes, and legendz (do you guys like those)? probably looking for one more and i dont really understand matchbook too well

bigboydan · 01-20-09, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by thadchr

Looks like BBD just barely beat me to the punch. Though we did recommend some different books. Do some research--you'll definitely find a couple that suit you.

BBD, how do you like Matchbook? I see that it's the #1 book in the SBR poster's poll, and it always seems to have the lowest vig... are there any downfalls?

The downfalls to Matchbook would be that they sometimes have processing issues and they sometimes experience some unplanned down times. Other than that I like them very much so.

thadchr · 01-20-09, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by THEGREAT30

I dont know, it depends if they ask for your id for a ** payout you may have problems. Can someone chime in about BetJam and Greek ** payouts.

Last I played at The Greek--about a year and a half ago--they did not require extensive ID checks for cashouts. However, this was in the midst of changing when I switched books, and I'm fairly sure they now require ID for any method of cashout. Double check their policies, but I'm almost sure that still stands. That does not mean that they'd cause a stink about your age, but I'd at least be weary.

And if you just meant ** payouts in general (regardless of age), I've never had problems with withdrawals from the Greek whatsoever, regardless of method.

TPowell · 01-20-09, 11:02 PM

Matchbook is a must have for hockey IMO

thadchr · 01-20-09, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by boulay50

thanks for the help BBD and others, so far i have it narrowed down to Bookmaker, 5dimes, and legendz (do you guys like those)? probably looking for one more and i dont really understand matchbook too well

Not a big fan of Legendz. They usually have a rather small wager selection and I'm pretty sure they have a high minimum bet, which is annoying even if you bet larger amounts, because it forces you to re-up so as not to leave stray money in your account.

As I said, BetPhoenix and BetOnline are worth checking out. Also, I don't use it, but I hear Intertops is at least decent, albeit a little slow.

boulay50 · 01-20-09, 11:07 PM

its just that when i cash out through **, ** could care less what my age is, and the greek would have already sent the money so there is no issue there. the greek never actually looks at your ID, and birthdays dont matter in a western union transaction. however, it still makes me worry to go that way

rm18 · 01-20-09, 11:07 PM

Matchbook has nothing for NBA first halves, college halfs, college ML's and rarely has props.

Skybook is safe to me, I would doubt that it would happen but they are connected to bookmaker, 5 dimes and true poker, through the poker room so unless all of these sites go broke your money is safe.

thadchr · 01-20-09, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by boulay50

its just that when i cash out through **, ** could care less what my age is, and the greek would have already sent the money so there is no issue there. the greek never actually looks at your ID, and birthdays dont matter in a western union transaction. however, it still makes me worry to go that way

How do you know that the Greek doesn't actually check IDs?

UntilTheNDofTimE · 01-20-09, 11:09 PM

1) 5 dimes ( 3 days or less fed ex checks) ** under 1500 in 12 hours or less, top book
2) Carib, ***( similar to paypal) payouts overnight
ive used these 2 books never had a issue , fees are cheap and no ****ing around, 5 dimes gives 1 free payout every Monday, both sites do western union and moneygram payouts in less than 24 hours

thadchr · 01-20-09, 11:10 PM

Thanks rm18. Sounds like Matchbook is the epitome of a supplementary book.

Cloak & Dagger · 01-20-09, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by THEGREAT30

Is Skybook a trustworthy book?

they paid me same day **...no other book has done that for me

just sharing my experience

boulay50 · 01-20-09, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by thadchr

How do you know that the Greek doesn't actually check IDs?

im not saying it doesnt i just have never ran into anything like that.

1. Bookmaker
2. 5dimes
3. Legendz
4. BetPhoenix??? (reliable payouts? **? Early Lines?)

THEGREAT30 · 01-20-09, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by thadchr

How do you know that the Greek doesn't actually check IDs?

I think the guy is phishing for info.

Shortstop · 01-20-09, 11:59 PM

A 20 year-old with $20K to send to an offshore sportsbook. Must be nice.

THEGREAT30 · 01-21-09, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by UntilTheNDofTimE

1) 5 dimes ( 3 days or less fed ex checks) ** under 1500 in 12 hours or less, top book
2) Carib, ***( similar to paypal) payouts overnight
ive used these 2 books never had a issue , fees are cheap and no ****ing around, 5 dimes gives 1 free payout every Monday, both sites do western union and moneygram payouts in less than 24 hours

Are u US?

boulay50 · 01-21-09, 12:13 AM

yea im US, i think the final cut for me is 1. bookmaker 2. 5dimes. 3. legendz

might not do a 4th book for now. i really appreciate everyones help with this stuff. if you have a suggestion or comment i would love to hear it though

LVHerbie · 01-21-09, 12:33 AM

I used to work overnights in a grocery store in a college town and occasionally people would come in who were under 21 trying to buy alcohol... it always amazed me that these people couldn't find someone there over 21 to buy for them.... and then sometimes they came back with someone else who was over 21 to whom I could sell an a different (but identical) case of beer to...