7 Years ago this Month The Greek Sportsbook left US

firedawg · 08-14-18, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by KDOWNS

Does anyone know if Scotty from Betjam is still in the business?

He was at Heritage
Not sure now

Hman · 08-14-18, 02:58 PM

Originally posted by KDOWNS

Does anyone know if Scotty from Betjam is still in the business?

If he isn't it's a shame.

He is what helped make Bet Jamaica the best book ever.

And he was very generous to players.

KDOWNS · 08-14-18, 03:30 PM

There no one better then Scotty. One of the nicest guys I knew. I would need something, and it was done in minutes.

lakerboy · 08-14-18, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Heritage 10x better

Great for live betting (heritage)

jjgold · 08-14-18, 03:48 PM

Heritage tremendous live betting

Greek just an also ran

20 year old software lol

ikid2groove415 · 08-14-18, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Great for live betting (heritage)

Ever since they change there live betting 2 years ago - it’s cause lag - intertops best for live bets IMO-

lakerboy · 08-14-18, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Heritage tremendous live betting

Greek just an also ran

20 year old software lol

Yes and heritage gives you action literally to the end.

The General · 08-14-18, 04:07 PM

During the 2004 ALCS a player wagered $60K at TheGreek on the Red Sox while down 0-3 to the Yankees @ +1150 or so. When the bet won he contacted me asking for assistance with retrieving his winnings from TheGreek. He hadn't even put in a withdrawal request but was nervous. Along with this wager he had a balance of over $1M as I recall. I called Spiro and explained the scenario and he was pretty Annoyed with the fact I even had to be contacted or involved and that the player questioned his payout at all. Spiro stated (explicitly) "Ask him where he wants his money sent". If my memory serves me correctly I think it took approx 3 days for the player to receive his winnings in full.

Hman · 08-14-18, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by The General

During the 2004 ALCS a player wagered $60K at TheGreek on the Red Sox while down 0-3 to the Yankees @ +1150 or so. When the bet won he contacted me asking for assistance with retrieving his winnings from TheGreek. He hadn't even put in a withdrawal request but was nervous. Along with this wager he had a balance of over $1M as I recall. I called Spiro and explained the scenario and he was pretty Annoyed with the fact I even had to be contacted or involved and that the player questioned his payout at all. Spiro stated (explicitly) "Ask him where he wants his money sent". If my memory serves me correctly I think it took approx 3 days for the player to receive his winnings in full.

THE General?

Had no idea you were still around.

Ian · 08-14-18, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Heritage 10x better

Until they limit you.

10x is a pretty big stretch too.

The General · 08-14-18, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Hman

THE General?

Had no idea you were still around.

Hey H. I Hope you are doing great. Can you believe it's been 12 years since our Bahama trip? Time has flown by. I read everything ol' buddy. Never miss a beat in the offshore industry. It's an addiction of sorts.

jjgold · 08-14-18, 04:17 PM

Greek lucky to have 100 active
Players anymore

Hman · 08-14-18, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by The General

Hey H. I Hope you are doing great. Can you believe it's been 12 years since our Bahama trip? Time has flown by. I read everything ol' buddy. Never miss a beat in the offshore industry. It's an addiction of sorts.

That bahamas bash was amazing.

Remember the unlimited great food & bar outside?

It's great to see you're ok.

Fellas General is one of the best mods ever across forum-land & a great guy.

firedawg · 08-14-18, 04:24 PM

Major Wajor

The General · 08-14-18, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Hman

That bahamas bash was amazing.

Remember the unlimited great food & bar outside?

Thanks. I certainly remember the bar. Also the Colts comeback sits well in my memory.

ronald · 08-14-18, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by The General

Thanks. I certainly remember the bar. Also the Colts comeback sits well in my memory.

Good morning, Pete.

How many McMUFFINS have you had today?

The General · 08-14-18, 04:46 PM

None Ronald but when Mcdonalds started serving Egg Macs 24 hours a day I was pretty happy.

ManosdePiedra · 08-14-18, 04:51 PM

Did spiro avoid jail? Assumed he would beat that or plead out. Great place then and still not too bad

Hman · 08-14-18, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by ronald

Good morning, Pete.

How many McMUFFINS have you had today?

Originally posted by The General

None Ronald but when Mcdonalds started serving Egg Macs 24 hours a day I was pretty happy.

Ha we remember

Optional · 08-14-18, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by ManosdePiedra

Did spiro avoid jail? Assumed he would beat that or plead out. Great place then and still not too bad

https://www.sportsbookreview.com/sports-betting-news/industry-legend-the-greek-receives-one-year-probation-69254/

firedawg · 08-14-18, 05:50 PM

BetJam
Was the best

Louisvillekid1 · 08-14-18, 06:28 PM

Much love for Bet Jam

jjgold · 08-14-18, 06:37 PM

Bet Jamaica 🇯🇲 lol

Nowadays they would get blown of the map

firedawg · 08-14-18, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Bet Jamaica 🇯🇲 lol

Nowadays they would get blown of the map

Actually they would thrive you nitwit

milwaukee mike · 08-14-18, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by The General

None Ronald but when Mcdonalds started serving Egg Macs 24 hours a day I was pretty happy.

get the app, and every day you can have buy 1 get 1 free breakfast sandwiches

along with $1 sandwiches, everything except double quarter pounder and artisan chicken

SBR Tony · 08-14-18, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by OTWinner

Used many sports books in the early 2000s.
Olympic sports was one of the best.
A wide variety of opinions to bet on.
Also great management. The owner Spiro bailed out players from bankrupt sports books by matching there balance.
Also probably helped make heritage the best online Sportsbook for US customers today.

Now there's an oldtimer, haven't heard someone call them olympic sports in over 15 years

Emily_Haines · 08-14-18, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Ian

Until they limit you.

10x is a pretty big stretch too.

I had $50 limits a week after they took all Greek accounts

Heritage is a rec book

jjgold · 08-14-18, 06:59 PM

No it was a square spinoff book

Heritage 10x better

Originally posted by firedawg

Actually they would thrive you nitwit

firedawg · 08-14-18, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

No it was a square spinoff book

Heritage 10x better

Lol
I was at both books when they were around
BetJam was Aces

firedawg · 08-14-18, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by Emily_Haines

I had $50 limits a week after they took all Greek accounts

Heritage is a rec book

This

KVB · 08-14-18, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by Emily_Haines

I had $50 limits a week after they took all Greek accounts

Heritage is a rec book

Heritage has been good to me but I have been limited on golf bets, thought maybe it was the whole system. I never called to check on it.

I think I went from $200 golf match ups to only $50.

They have softer overnight Hoops lines too, if I remember.

Hit them if you dare.

jjgold · 08-14-18, 07:06 PM

Dawg call
Me

Most top books all the same
Now

firedawg · 08-14-18, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Dawg call
Me

Most top books all the same
Now

No time to call
I’m in negotiations to bring the PLAYERS ADVOCATE BACK

jjgold · 08-14-18, 07:12 PM

What happened to Rudy?

firedawg · 08-14-18, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

What happened to Rudy?

He is here
Thin ice like myself

But he’s around