why do guys that post here play with locals?

**paco** · 07-15-09, 03:03 PM

Only logical reason i can think of is... They have the oppurtunity to gamble with money they dont have, and think "what the hell, i cant lose".

**Willie Bee** · 07-15-09, 03:03 PM

Well SSLP, in the case of some of who post here, it might be due to the fact they aren't allowed to play at offshore books

Also, while you're correct that most of the time the lines are worse, there are times one can get a better line or a stale line through a local. And for some of us small-timers, we're never afraid of busting a bookie and not getting paid.

**raydog** · 07-15-09, 03:03 PM

always need a local. most good locals offer some reduced juice and the lines are stale. you can take advantage of them. plus, good locals will let you play however much you want. oh and there is also that playing on credit thing.

**lakerboy** · 07-15-09, 03:04 PM

You know what bro it is easier for me to play with a local. I dont have the time or energy to go and set myself up with all that online hassle. My local pays on time always i have been using the same guys for 7 years. The juice doesnt really get me cause i bet so few games. I just find it more convenient having a guy hand me over some greens every week. Just like it this way. Plus it helps me control myself cause of the lack of different bets etc that are tempting online. My thing online is I cant stay away from wasting money on those casinos and stupid prop bets. The smaller menu works for me.

**SSLP** · 07-15-09, 03:05 PM

Willie , i am small time as well.

But I much rather deal with a company than individual .

**Kaps** · 07-15-09, 03:11 PM

...locals are great

you just have to make sure that they have money and are stable
i had one guy who was using the lines in the local newspaper
easiest money maker ever

he eventually got rid of me a year later ...

**SSLP** · 07-15-09, 03:11 PM

Kaps are you greek ?

**lakerboy** · 07-15-09, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Kaps

...locals are great

you just have to make sure that they have money and are stable
i had one guy who was using the lines in the local newspaper
easiest money maker ever

he eventually got rid of me a year later ...

exactly- they give you good lines sometimes and they fukk up unlike offshore where the lines are usually very sharp.

**donjuan** · 07-15-09, 03:14 PM

Never had a local...but have access to one. How do they deal with winners?

**Kaps** · 07-15-09, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by SSLP

Kaps are you greek ?

ne re

**lakerboy** · 07-15-09, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by donjuan

Never had a local...but have access to one. How do they deal with winners?

Mine always pays never said anything about paying me week after week. They have so many losers their making a killing anyways. but my guys are bigtime.

**Richkas** · 07-15-09, 03:27 PM

I know a couple big time locals. There are pros and cons to using them.

**Commander McBrag** · 07-15-09, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Richkas

I know a couple big time locals. There are pros and cons to using them.

I know that when I stiffed credit wagering and black dog, I didn't have to worry about my legs getting broken.

**SSLP** · 07-15-09, 03:39 PM

stiffing people is not something to brag about

**durito** · 07-15-09, 03:47 PM

many locals are far easier to beat than almost any of the A books

**Kaps** · 07-15-09, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by durito

many locals are far easier to beat than almost any of the A books

agreed...

**Bread** · 07-15-09, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

You know what bro it is easier for me to play with a local. I dont have the time or energy to go and set myself up with all that online hassle. My local pays on time always i have been using the same guys for 7 years. The juice doesnt really get me cause i bet so few games. I just find it more convenient having a guy hand me over some greens every week. Just like it this way. Plus it helps me control myself cause of the lack of different bets etc that are tempting online. My thing online is I cant stay away from wasting money on those casinos and stupid prop bets. The smaller menu works for me.

You ain't lyin. I love the Prop bets, but they put a beatin on me.

**jjgold** · 07-15-09, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by SSLP

Seriosuly , you read what goes on .. the line value is def better than having your local juice you out .

There is no excuse why you cant go to ** or take your plastic out and play at Bookmaker , DSI , 5 dimes , the greek etc.

PLAY OFFSHORE with a B or A rated book and you wont have to go knocking on any doors .

Great post, very few locals have the bankroll or professional set up to be considered strong and legit and the stiff rate could be high. They do not offer anything close to offshore places and the ones that do I would really do research on.

The agents are ok if your dealing with a very reputable credit out or a credit/post up book and they work via online in Costa Rica or any other foreign Country.

**solo1969** · 07-15-09, 04:19 PM

i play off-shore,but if i need a really quick payout i play local. beside's, i would rather keep my $$$ in my neighborhood! i agree w/jj great post.

**purecarnagge** · 07-15-09, 06:43 PM

quick payouts
bad lines
no IRS/Feds

**pokernut9999** · 07-15-09, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by donjuan

Never had a local...but have access to one. How do they deal with winners?

The smart ones tail winners

**KingRevolver** · 07-15-09, 06:50 PM

I don't think I could ever use a local. I'm afraid that if he ends up owing me a lot of money and not paying...I might kill the modafvcker. Seriously. Don't fvck with a gambler's money. Right, fellas?

**curious** · 07-15-09, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by pokernut9999

The smart ones tail winners

They will lay your bets off somewhere else at a better line than they gave you.

**curious** · 07-15-09, 07:05 PM

I dont' use online books. I don't want the drama of getting paid/not getting paid, being slow paid, and all the other stupidity.

**INVEGA MAN** · 07-15-09, 09:08 PM

Credit, credit, credit

**mikeanite** · 03-20-11, 07:07 AM

how does credit work with locals? they take ur id down and give you credit? usually how much is ur limit to credit?

**roninchow** · 03-20-11, 07:18 AM

Credit? OMG more dangerous than online

Pocket money burns.

**THE PROFIT** · 03-20-11, 09:22 AM

I have always used a local

I like knowing who Im dealing with
I like knowing Im gonna get paid
I like using the English language in my transactions
I like a line of credit
I like getting paid every week without fees

**falconticket** · 03-20-11, 09:55 AM

No paper trail for the Gov.

**jane2geo** · 03-20-11, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by THE PROFIT

I have always used a local

I like knowing who Im dealing with
I like knowing Im gonna get paid
I like using the English language in my transactions
I like a line of credit
I like getting paid every week without fees

Originally posted by purecarnagge

quick payouts
bad lines
no IRS/Feds

Originally posted by curious

I dont' use online books. I don't want the drama of getting paid/not getting paid, being slow paid, and all the other stupidity.

That says it all.

**jjgold** · 03-20-11, 10:01 AM

Its the credit
All Cash
No fees

**zgates** · 03-20-11, 10:01 AM

because they are broke and don't have the cheddar to post up offshore

playing with a local usually doesn't end well

**Rio DiNero** · 03-20-11, 10:06 AM

Support your local businesses, play with a local!

**nikossf** · 03-20-11, 10:24 AM

Local-
Ive never had bad lines..Always the same as vegas.
Faster payouts,.Faster deposits.
Always a trusted service and no waiting around for weeks to hear some processing issue crap.