Criticism of SBR

[HeinousAnus]

SBR helps punters decide whether or not there funds will be safe. Will there be payout problems? Will the bookie in question declare that they are confiscating the cash, etc.

However, the real danger is that is very easy to lose all one's money. This is much more common. It is also easy to get addicted and to keep on losing money.

Imo, by diverting attention away frorm the real dangers, by getting punters to focus on less common problems, SBR encourages punters to think: 'oh there is no problem with payouts, therefore there is no danger at all'.

By creating a false sense of security, SBR encourages gambling and the problems associated with gambling addiction. Therefore SBR should state clearly why a lot of people suffer from gambling addiction.

[pags11]

anus,

I'm not sure your post made any sense...SBR is not G.A...SBR is the best at what they do...which is educating people who want to gamble online where the best and safest places to play are located...go somewhere else if you want to just bitch about gambling...

[HeinousAnus]

(GA = gamblers anonymous. right?)

Yeah it is a good place to learn about the safest places to gamble.

Because of this they will attract a lot of gamblers to the site and should warn about the problems of gambling. They have an opportunity to protect people from suffering. It isn't going to destroy the SBR to have a few warnings here and there.

At the moment, SBR creates a false sense of security. The bookies must love them. Especially Pinnacle. Everyone saying how great Pinnacle is A+ this and A+ that. The fact is Pinnacle is a big scam. It makes millions out of ripping people off with crap odds.

And before you say there odds are the industry's best blah blah. It is still a scam because they are taking juice. It's deceptive in that people don't realise that they will lose in the long run.

[Dark Horse]

Go the the home page and scroll down to the bottom. Terms of use or something of that nature.

[HeinousAnus]

I know there is a big tendency to say Pinnacles odds are not crap so let me try to explain with an analogy.

Saying Pinnacles odds are not crap is like comparing two turds. Turd no 1 has no maggots in it. Turd no 2 has maggots in it.

The Turd Review comes along and says Turd no 1 is great compared to other Turds. It has no maggots, it doesn't smell that bad, etc. [insert long list of reasons why it isn't as bad as other turds].

Then someone might read the Turd Review and decide "well Turd no 1 has all these positive points therefore it is not a load of crap!"

All turds are crap. If Pinnacle offered 2.1/2.1 on coin tossing then they would be a decent bookie.

[Dark Horse]

Comparative research is conducted within predetermined parameters. If you want to pioneer into unknown fields in a quest for the ideal turd, you need to grow your own and hope that others will enjoy them as much as you. lol

This may be time consuming. But hey, nothing wrong with being an inventor. I actually invented something once. The peanut butter and honey sandwich.

[pags11]

anus,

what exactly is your purpose for joining the SBR forum?...

[Sam Odom]

Idiotic, IMHO

[LGBoots]

I know there is a big tendency to say Pinnacles odds are not crap so let me try to explain with an analogy.

Saying Pinnacles odds are not crap is like comparing two turds. Turd no 1 has no maggots in it. Turd no 2 has maggots in it.

The Turd Review comes along and says Turd no 1 is great compared to other Turds. It has no maggots, it doesn't smell that bad, etc. [insert long list of reasons why it isn't as bad as other turds].

Then someone might read the Turd Review and decide "well Turd no 1 has all these positive points therefore it is not a load of crap!"

All turds are crap. If Pinnacle offered 2.1/2.1 on coin tossing then they would be a decent bookie.

So you reckon it's wrong for books like Pinny to make profits

I think you are in the wrong game with silly comments like this.

Besides if you shop around you can get 100% books on lots of sports anyway.

[jjgold]

Sites like these do encourage compulsive gambling, it hurt me bad. I wonder if there is a way to legally get some money back from forums ?

[Doc JS]

Yeah it is a good place to learn about the safest places to gamble.

Because of this they will attract a lot of gamblers to the site and should warn about the problems of gambling. They have an opportunity to protect people from suffering. It isn't going to destroy the SBR to have a few warnings here and there.

That isn't SBR's job. SBR does its job very well.

It's GA's job to do what you're suggesting.

Everyone here is an adult who understands that when you wager money, you can lose that money.

Please take your soap box/pulpit somewhere else!!

Doc JS

[Yoshi]

What a nonsense lol

[clonecat]

And we should pull all the Miller Lite commercials because by ESPN showing those commercials, it makes me drink too much. And the McDonalds commercials make me eat too much.

People are responsible for their own actions. Don't worry your only 18 days away from your next welfare check.

[boomer]

Because of this they will attract a lot of gamblers to the site and should warn about the problems of gambling. They have an opportunity to protect people from suffering. It isn't going to destroy the SBR to have a few warnings here and there.

I find it highly improbable that someone who cannot realize the risk involved and needs to be "warned about the problems of gambling", will be deterred by a few warnings. Moreover, my guess is that such a person would be suffering in life anyway, gambling or not.

[JC]

I don't know where to start.

Problem gambling affects less than 5% of the people in the world. AGA puts the figure at 1%-2%, GA says it's 5%, so the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Whatever it is, it does not matter. People need to take responsibility for their own actions, addicted to gambling or not.

Do you see any warnings when you go to a brick and mortar casino? Generally no, if they are there, they are well hidden and overpowered by all of the invitations to play.

SBR does not owe anyone anything more than its mission of separating the good books from the bad.

As for Pinnacle's or anyone else's odds, why should they offer less than theoretical to be considered good odds by you? Do you think books are in this as a public service?

There are plenty of sites that advance your agenda. If this is not one of them then move on. This site has its mission and it carries it out better than any other in the field.

Finally, you are an idiot. I was going to try and stop myself from saying it but I can't.

[Sam Odom]

Don't worry your only 18 days away from your next welfare check.

[scottyy11]

wtf anus are you not capable of looking after yourself..........do you need someone to spoon feed your dinner to you. Don't look for everyone else to take care of you

[jjgold]

I think SBR John and some of his henchmen mods do push the poster into gambling more, always asking who you like, whats the best play, who are the best books and not one mention of problem gambling. I agree here with the thread starter.

[gummo]

If I was an alcoholic I wouldn't hang out in a bar.

[Sam Odom]

I think SBR John and some of his henchmen mods do push the poster into gambling more

JJ, with the Dems in charge now you may be able to get some more a$$i$tance from the Gov't

[Sean]

SBR will attract a lot of gamblers to the site and should warn about the problems of gambling. They have an opportunity to protect people from suffering. It isn't going to destroy SBR to have a few warnings here and there.

We absolutely agree with you, HeinousAnus. In fact, for the past several years, the homepage of www.SportsBookReview.com has contained the following statements and links:

This site contains links and informational content on online wagering services. Internet gambling is NOT legal in certain areas. Consult your local authorities prior to registering with any online wagering service. SBR does not recommend or encourage any kind of legal or illegal gambling. Statistics conclusively prove that nearly all gamblers will lose money over the long term.

Please! Do not access the information contained on Sportsbook Review if you feel you might have a gambling problem. Make your next click to a group that will help you deal with your situation. Gambling addiction can seriously diminish the quality of your life.

Get help, it's never too late.

Gamblers Anonymous | Council on Problem Gambling | Center for Responsible Gaming

[Doc JS]

We absolutely agree with you, HeinousAnus. In fact, for the past several years, the homepage of www.SportsBookReview.com has contained the following statements and links:

This site contains links and informational content on online wagering services. Internet gambling is NOT legal in certain areas. Consult your local authorities prior to registering with any online wagering service. SBR does not recommend or encourage any kind of legal or illegal gambling. Statistics conclusively prove that nearly all gamblers will lose money over the long term.

Please! Do not access the information contained on Sportsbook Review if you feel you might have a gambling problem. Make your next click to a group that will help you deal with your situation. Gambling addiction can seriously diminish the quality of your life.

Get help, it's never too late.

Gamblers Anonymous | Council on Problem Gambling | Center for Responsible Gaming

Sean,

I believe that just about covers it, doesn't it?

Doc JS

[jjgold]

Its nice it is on the page but it is all show. I feel pushed to wager here daily and do in part attribute my very bad financial situation to the SBR website. It basically is like someone rigging your vcr with porn and then you go wack off to it.

[JoshW]

Anything fun in moderation is going to be addictive to some people. No real way to avoid that. In the past people have tried to ban anything that could be addictive, but it just doesn't work.

Are you going to win gambling over the long run? Unlikely. A few who understand numbers and edges will. Most have to do it as recreation because they like action, some will like it too much and lose everything.

Is it better that those who gamble play at legit books even if in the long run they will lose? Hell yes.

[bookie]

I find the two-turd analogy very clever and funny. I say keep posting. Every Jerusalem needs its Jeremiah. You could use the link to what Sean posted as your signature, and tirelessly urge all of us (for the sake of those of us who need it) not to be self-delusional.

[Mudcat]

All turds are crap.

I am seriously considering using that for my next signature.

[HAPPY BOY]

Its nice it is on the page but it is all show. I feel pushed to wager here daily and do in part attribute my very bad financial situation to the SBR website. It basically is like someone rigging your vcr with porn and then you go wack off to it.

JJ come on man don't over do the act. Its not selling on this thread. We know your B.s. here is to the knees. You got to be more selective in your posts or youll lose your creative edge. Your charm is making people believe your posts.

[Santo]

So JJ, SBR could help you out by banning you?

[jjgold]

Basically what I am saying is SBR has the highest % of compulsive gamblers due the hard core nature of the site (live lines, top flight stats, forum, top flight ratings). It is like crack cocaine.

[Doc JS]

Basically what I am saying is SBR has the highest % of compulsive gamblers due the hard core nature of the site (live lines, top flight stats, forum, top flight ratings). It is like crack cocaine.

crystal meth would be a better analogy. It's way more addictive than crack.

Doc JS

[jjgold]

Thanks Doc

[RickySteve]

crystal meth would be a better analogy. It's way more addictive than crack.

Doc JS

Evidence please.

[SBR_John]

We are certainly willing to do more. If you have any suggestions, specific suggestions, please post them.

I would like to see the industry as a whole put clear warnings on their sites that warn folks that this is a dangerous form of entertainment.

The statement on SBR is not for show. It provides evidence through the link to the study on gambling just how destructive gambling can be. It then recommends getting help and lastly provides direct links to all of the major help organizations.

Please! Do not access the information contained on Sportsbook Review if you feel you might have a gambling problem. Make your next click to a group that will help you deal with your situation. Gambling addiction can seriously diminish the quality of your life.
Get help, it's never too late.

Gamblers Anonymous | Council on Problem Gambling | Center for Responsible Gaming

[thezbar]

We all have free will. If this site is a bad influence,choose not to enter.Its that simple.SBR is not responsible for our actions

[pags11]

they don't close down golf courses because some guys forget about their jobs and families and golf too much...there are definitely people with problems, but SBR benefits a great deal of us...