Can a sportsbook stop taking wagers if you win too much?

[bedada]

Do big sportsbooks such as Bodog or Pinnancle every stop taking wagers if a client wins too much or too often? I know it seems like a silly question since the only way a player can have an unfair advantage is to have a relative that is a ref in the super bowl, but with all of the problems today I thought it is a valid concern.



Thanks

[RickySteve]

Any book can stop taking from wagers anyone at any time for any reason.

[pags11]

the good books don't, but many that are scared of winners are quick to cut your limits...

[koko]

I got banned from a crappy book last week. I won't mention the name, because: 1) I'm embarassed that I played there; 2) They still owe me money; 3) No one here would play them due to their low SBR rating.

[Bill Dozer]

I got banned from a crappy book last week. I won't mention the name, because: 1) I'm embarassed that I played there; 2) They still owe me money; 3) No one here would play them due to their low SBR rating.

A book has a right to refuse action but this is how not to show someone the door. Let us know if we can help koko.

bedada,

Pinnacle doesn't kick out winners. I don't believe I have heard of a case where Bodog has in the past few years either.

[bigloser]

Does Pinnacle have seperate wagering limits for different people ?

[koko]

A book has a right to refuse action but this is how not to show someone the door. Let us know if we can help koko.

Bill, thanks for the offer, but things are going ok, at least for now.

The site has a weekly cashout limit, and they are holding me to it even after saying they didn't want my action. So far, the payments have been coming in as expected.

It sucks, and I agree that this isn't they way they should handle this. That being said, I'm using this as a reminder to stay away from crappy books in the future.

If payments slow or stop, I may need to call in the cavalry. Thanks for being there if/when needed.

[JoshW]

Bigloser,

Yes they have different limits. They have been known to offer some players 15 to 25% more than posted limits. They have also cut limits in prop cats for some players.

[Justin7]

A book can restrict anyone they want.

The best books encourage winning players. On a given day, they have a "sharp sheet" that identifies about the top 20 players, and the positions (with prices) they have taken in a given sport. If they see 2-3 on the same side, they will deal the game much more carefully, avoiding a net position on the "wrong" side.