Without any warning Skybook, after advertising it for years, has pulled the free 1/2 pt in the NBA. They had already lowered their limits previously, so now they're back in the grey pack completely.
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That is pathetic. This book is worthless now.Comment -
From me it'll be Happy Trails, Skybook, immediately after
(1) the Super Bowl or
(2) they make the same move in football,
whichever comes first.Comment -
Any other books offer the free half pt?Comment -
They did it last year as well, only to reinstate it due to "popular demand".Comment -
You are right bro. However, didn't they put a $300 limit on that promo?Originally posted by magnavoxComment -
if the book wasn't worthless before, it is now...next thing they'll pull it on college basketball as well...Comment -
You are correct, it was the only downside of it. So it is possible that free half will be back this year with a $100 limit.Originally posted by bigboydan
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I always thought the 1/2 point there wasn't that great. Its nice to get but you can't buy on or off the 3 or 7 and limits are low. And if you could get a line there to use it to your advantage it was usually juiced to -115 or so which makes it less attractive. Lines up late and they charge for withdrawls. Maybe a good book for some but I did not use them too much. Good contests at rx thoughComment -
pats, it's definitely worthless in football...in hoops it can come in handy more, but looks like they are figuring that out as well...too bad though, because that "gimmick" got them a lot of business...now they are just another square book...Comment -
the old days were definately more player friendly;millenium offered it at one time also.i,ll cash out once the free half for football or college hoops,etc no longer helps meComment -
Heres a live chat I just had with them just a few minutes ago.
You are now chatting with 'Gary Gibson'
Gary Gibson: Welcome to Skybook Sportsbook, "Home of the Free 1/2 Point!"
Gary Gibson: This is Gary. How can I help you?
you: I was wondering if you will be offering the free 1/2 point for basketball this year?
Gary Gibson: Unfortunately, as per management decision we wont offer that this basketball season
Gary Gibson: However, we will forward your concern for their review
you: That sucks. Did they give any type of reason why not?
Gary Gibson: Not really
you: I know last season you guys did bring it back. Is there any chance at all this year we might see that happening?
Gary Gibson: The official word is that it will remain that way
Gary Gibson: However, it could happen like last year as you mentioned
you: I'll stay tuned and see if your establishment reverses there management decision. Thank you for your time sir. Cya
Ok guys, Lets put in some requests to the Skybook management and get our free half point for hoops back.
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If they can't sustain it at $300 limits is likely dead. If their volume drops enough is possible they might bring back, but this time I doubt it.Comment -
Horrible book even with the 1/2 point.Comment -
I particularly enjoy the delay on my account which frequently earns me the "oops, you have to bet this at -115 if you want the free half point!" on my $300 wagers.
Plus the fact that they sent me a bonus offer and told me they'd have to include my pending future bets in the rollover calculation, even though I never received a bonus when I deposited money to make those future bets.
Without the free half point there's no need to play at a book with vanilla lines, no overnights, and full juice. Plenty of reduced juice shops are out there.Comment -
I also just got off the phone with them......they gave me absolutely no excuse. Bad move on there part, they will lose alot of businessComment -
I remember the days of paying something like $300 a year to get the half at RIO.Comment -
very poor decision by these guys...Comment -
It's what they are famous for and they take it away. It makes no sense.Originally posted by pags11
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They (RIO/Sky/IIS) used to be one of the better books just a couple of years ago. Sky was a must have book back then.
Do the same peeps own them and is M.J. still part of them?Comment -
The funny part is that they still call themselves "home of the free half point"
I can't see any reason for playing there now. WOuld make more sense for everyone to just move over to mania, get a better bonus and better lines.Comment -
I'm a bit leary of the whole RIO group about now ! Scalped out of Mania, not real clear how tightly connected Betmania is to Skybook, anyway.
I don't get what Skybook wants to book:
not NBA or CBB... way better lines available if you don't get a half point.
It's not NHL... no +/- 1.5 pucklines, full juice on ML or total
It's not really MLB... nothing great on that front
They don't offer much for soccer, tennis, Nascar, golf etc.
That leaves only NFL and CFB, and the half only really has much meaning on a few numbers, like 10 and 14.
What is their goal, give away TV's, drive customers away, and have no business past the Superbowl ?
They are starting to scare me ! I don't think their future looks very bright, unless they have a plan for a niche of the market, which I don't see.Comment -
Maybe they're tired and paranoid of having to watch every line movement 'or else'. Afraid of betting syndicates, even with a $300 limit?
For what it's worth, half pt in my experience is worth most in college football, where games end in 6 pts above average because of OT. SB did protect themselves against 3 and 7, but not against 6.Comment -
I see them as having no direction or plan. Rio was the "home of the free half point", then move everybody to Skybook, dump Rio.
IIS was low juice, kill that open Betmania ?
Kill the hoops half at Sky, you become Cris,Greek,Jamaica,Legendz.... without free wd's, early lines, options, bonus points,etc.
They gave away a lot of TV's to RX'ers, will that get those that didn't get one to play there, or even the ones that did to stay at Skybook ?
after foots, new slogan should be :
"Why play here " ?
I really see them booking close to nothing after football. If I were a clerk there, I'd look for a new job starting now.Comment -
What's this free TV nonsense?Comment -
Example here but SBR might not like the link to another forum.Originally posted by RickySteve
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Doug, I'm not too fond of these types of links. However, I will let it stand.Comment -
I know it's not too cool, but somewhat relevant to general Skybook thing.
I understand if it's later deleted.
Basic concept is I don't know what Skybook is thinking. I think they should get a downgrade, personally. They get my personal downgrade to about C+/ B- level, because I can't figure who is going to play there, anymore.
They seem to be giving up.Comment -
Really, that's all that needs to be said.Originally posted by RickySteveComment -
home of the squares where we charge you $25 to cash-out...great moto...Comment -
Thats not good
The right thing to do is to continue to offer it to their exsiting clients and stop offering it to their new clients!
Whys shoud l I continue to play at skybook after the football season??
I will probably withdraw 90% of my balance before the college bowl gamesComment -
I can see them reviving the free half point for March Madness when the market is less volatile and they notice their handle from February couldn't buy every item on the bargain menu at Wendy's.Comment -
I cant see them making it after football, they will stiff no one but I think just close up or merge..Comment -
They are still doing the TV's, one up for grabs for Sunday. I think JJ is right about them not stiffing, and merging down the line.Comment -
they don't stiff people, but they don't give people a whole lot of incentive to play there either...Comment
