[Ez Money 77]

After reading the thread bout dude who won quarter million on an open parlay with 5 dimes I decided to put my next deposit in with them. Now I am totally hooked. They are so much fun. U can make small plays for like $10 or $20 and throw in a couple -110 games with a couple moneylines then make it like 6 - 10 teams and if u hit u have good action on the remaining games. U can try to hit big putting a -110 game in here and there or put big moneyljne favorite if u just need a winner bad. If u lose right away, no big deal u still only lost $10-$20. I even have a couple big 15 team +12fb +9 bb $30 to win $390. I choose a few here and there. Always have some action and if it does end up losing its only $30. I usually was betting between $50-$200 per play before. With this I always have action and chances for big plays. The way they have their lines set up are perfect for these because u basically can take a team with whatever pointspread u want just higher/lower juice. I was using betislands before and loved them but 5dimes just offers so much more and many more lines. I'm hooked. So far I'm only up about $200 from my $100 deposit that I wanted to experiment with but its fun.

[Glitch]

just dont forget its still a parlay and sometimes things go wrong

warriors +14 -650 last night would have been a painful addition.. they lead at the half but lost by around 20.

[Ez Money 77]

I had clippers moneyline in a bunch. Right of course things can go wrong but if they do your original bet isn't real high.

[Ez Money 77]

I like action so this is away to have a bunch of action with not a high risk amount but still a decent payout. I can have an open parlay open for a week and just add games whenever. I have been having a few open at once so I can have different type of risk/reward deals going on. I'm sure some people wouldn't like these but if you're an action junkie like myself, check them out.

[grizzy]

What other books besides 5dimes allow these parlays?

[john230]

That's why I don't think you can find a better out for U.S. players than 5 Dimes. The early lines, open parlays, point buying opportunities, teaser options, $1 minimums, etc. And they pay.

[brettels]

What other books? Don't all books have parlays! Every book i've played at has them!

[john230]

What other books? Don't all books have parlays! Every book i've played at has them!

Do live in the U.S.? None of the 4 books I have played in before I started with 5 dimes had them.

[dredmahawkus]

I am also addicted to those parlays and giant teases! Like you said that's the best way to play them. Start out with a couple point spread lines. Then start adding buying points and MLs. I had like 12 open parlays going! I hit one 25er with only $3 on it for like 150. They are so addicting! My usual plays are 50-200 a game. So I only play those for $2-5 for fun. It's like a slot machine but a lot more fun!

[brettels]

Do live in the U.S.? None of the 4 books I have played in before I started with 5 dimes had them.

Thankfully I don't live in the U.S. ..... good for 5 dimes, parlays are the best! Stick with them if no one else offers it, those previous 4 books must be operating from the Flintstones era style of betting.

[jjgold]

Rebatewager has open parlays online

I think some of the others you have to call them in

[Ace_of_Spades]

Looks like 5dimes has won with the continuous threads about Open Parlays. Congrats marketing team, give yourself a big pat on the back.

[theblueprint]

Free promo or not it really is cool and should be offered more places...

I know Heritage also offers open parlays but you have 7 days to fill all the spots...5Dimes has no limit on when they are closed which allows someone who is patient more opportunities to find value

[5mike5]

they can be VERY valuable to players who are patient and know how to play them right, which is why 99% of shops dont offer them

Open parlays are great to have as an option

[Legions36]

Can u guys explain to me how the whole open parlays work??? I see them all the time but never took time to learn what it is and how it works. Maybe it can work in my gameplan i don't know but i was thinking of starting a thread asking this question, pretty cool u guys started this thread about it. It would be for like 2-3 team parlays.

[5mike5]

u just go to parlays as usually would...bet just lets say 1 game...when u hit continue to make the wager amount, u will see a pull-down menu for "Open spots", u then choose 1-24 more "OPEN" wagers....u can use ANY parlayable option to fill in these other open plays...ML, lines, sides, props, anything...and the payout is updated on every play that u add...the big thing is there is NO TIMETABLE to have to place these games, so weather its a 2 teamer or 25 teamer u can have them open for weeks, months, whatever....so u just wait til u see a game u want to add and then go add it

i LOVE these....and i usually just have them like u were wanting to do, the 2-5 teaMERS AT A TIME...i use them alot for props too and they have been VERY prophitable for me

also very cheap with big rewards if u want the larger ones

when i get to last game or 2 on the 5 and up teamers i usually just wager larger MLs and make sure i close them out as a winner depending on what the payout would be

[DrStale]

Thankfully I don't live in the U.S. ..... good for 5 dimes, parlays are the best! Stick with them if no one else offers it, those previous 4 books must be operating from the Flintstones era style of betting.

OPEN parlays, not all parlays.

[Legions36]

u just go to parlays as usually would...bet just lets say 1 game...when u hit continue to make the wager amount, u will see a pull-down menu for "Open spots", u then choose 1-24 more "OPEN" wagers....u can use ANY parlayable option to fill in these other open plays...ML, lines, sides, props, anything...and the payout is updated on every play that u add...the big thing is there is NO TIMETABLE to have to place these games, so weather its a 2 teamer or 25 teamer u can have them open for weeks, months, whatever....so u just wait til u see a game u want to add and then go add it

i LOVE these....and i usually just have them like u were wanting to do, the 2-5 teaMERS AT A TIME...i use them alot for props too and they have been VERY prophitable for me

also very cheap with big rewards if u want the larger ones

when i get to last game or 2 on the 5 and up teamers i usually just wager larger MLs and make sure i close them out as a winner depending on what the payout would be

Wow that is crazy. This could be so big for me in certain situations, all this time i cant believe i never new about this. Thanks bro.

[iQon]

What other books? Don't all books have parlays! Every book i've played at has them!

OPEN parlays, not parlays.

And only a handful of US books offer them. Most you have to call in... Most have to be closed within 30 days. I'm pretty sure 5dimes is the only US book that let's you do everything online with no cut off date.

[Ez Money 77]

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...am-parlay.html

For you guys that don't know about open parlays u can check this out.

[5mike5]

Wow that is crazy. This could be so big for me in certain situations, all this time i cant believe i never new about this. Thanks bro.

hey no problem...and yes they can be very profitable since u dont have to choose just from the games that day/weekend...i always have 2-3 Open parlays going

[RaleighDevil]

Someone mentioned on one of the thread that Heritage did it. I have an account there but don't see anything. Must you do it by phone?

[LT Profits]

Heritage is phone only yes. Other books have open parlays but I THINK 5 Dimes is the only one that allows 25 teams.

[warriorfan707]

They are great for people like us EZ

we just need to exercise patience

[BettingWizard]

just do running bets.....

[Hareeba!]

Sorry, but I must be missing something with this concept?

Why do you need a bookie offering them when I can bet my first play today, play up the collect on tomorrow's play etc etc etc?

What's the difference?

[LordVodka]

I don't get the advantage of this either.

[john230]

Sorry, but I must be missing something with this concept?

Why do you need a bookie offering them when I can bet my first play today, play up the collect on tomorrow's play etc etc etc?

What's the difference?

Good ?. I think the answer is that with a parlay you are risking less upfront money to win a lot. But are parlays sucker bets? You probably have a better chance at winning big your way. But your liabilty is greater.

[5mike5]

just do running bets.....

if ur doing running bets why not get paid alot more to parlay them and be risking alot less?

doesnt make sense

they arent for everybody, but they are a great advantage for me personally, and very propfitatable as well

especially since u have no timetable to close them out, which i usually use for parlaying props from game to game for a few weeks...been a huge prophit

[Gee]

I bet Tony has a lot of love for you all too

[Ez Money 77]

Sorry, but I must be missing something with this concept?

Why do you need a bookie offering them when I can bet my first play today, play up the collect on tomorrow's play etc etc etc?

What's the difference?

There are three main reasons I enjoy playing these types of wagers.

1. If two or more games are played during the same time then it isn't possible to bet on one then place the original bet plus winnings on the second one.

2.I like to have a bunch of action going on any given night. With these I can have a $10 bet and have 5 or 6 games or whatever and not be risking very much money as appose to betting 1 or 2 games for $50 or $100.

3.Probably most importantly is now if I did do the bet on the first single game take the winnings and put it on the next and so on and so on till game 25, I know myself and there is no way I am going to be putting say $1200 on a game that is game 22 in my 25 game parlay. I don't have the discipline to actually do this. These open parlays force me to keep it going.

Now I know I am losing a lot of value in doing these instead of betting it using my reduced lines but to me it is worth it and I enjoy them. I am not a BIG bettor as I only deposit like $200 each time I deposit so this is very recreational for me.

[Hareeba!]

Good ?. I think the answer is that with a parlay you are risking less upfront money to win a lot. But are parlays sucker bets? You probably have a better chance at winning big your way. But your liabilty is greater.

I don't see it that way at all.

I can start my own parlay with say $10 and keep reinvesting the collects. The initial investment (risk) remains $10 .. precisely the same as with a parlay with a bookie. The only difference is that I can stop whenever I want. The big advantage is that I can place each bet where I can find the best odds rather than being committed to playing them all with the one bookie.

With these 'open parlays' do you have to declare up front how many plays you are going to try for?

[john230]

I don't see it that way at all.

I can start my own parlay with say $10 and keep reinvesting the collects. The initial investment (risk) remains $10 .. precisely the same as with a parlay with a bookie. The only difference is that I can stop whenever I want. The big advantage is that I can place each bet where I can find the best odds rather than being committed to playing them all with the one bookie.

With these 'open parlays' do you have to declare up front how many plays you are going to try for?

That's a good point. But I guess if you have games you like going on at the same time you can not employ that theory. Also not sure if reinvesting the collects would pay out as much as a parlay.

[Hareeba!]

That's a good point. But I guess if you have games you like going on at the same time you can not employ that theory. Also not sure if reinvesting the collects would pay out as much as a parlay.

If you have simultaneous games there's nothing to stop you putting an ordinary parlay on those games and then if successful just reinvesting the proceeds on your next play.

Why would it not pay as much?
Do you get any greater odds in placing a parlay with most books?
I think at Pinnacle you actually get dealt shorter odds?
If I can place each bet at the book offering the best odds the end result would surely be greater than playing them all at the same book?

[john230]

If you have simultaneous games there's nothing to stop you putting an ordinary parlay on those games and then if successful just reinvesting the proceeds on your next play.

Why would it not pay as much?
Do you get any greater odds in placing a parlay with most books?
I think at Pinnacle you actually get dealt shorter odds?
If I can place each bet at the book offering the best odds the end result would surely be greater than playing them all at the same book?

I get your drift. Shopping lines at numerous books is the best way to go. You may be right.