Will any A, B, or C rated books close shop next week?

BigDog · 02-04-07, 02:42 PM

I voted yes but I hope I'm wrong.....This will be a very interesting week coming up for the online industry

onlooker · 02-04-07, 02:43 PM

I sure hope not. So I will be positive and vote no.

Mudcat · 02-04-07, 02:49 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if more of them stop dealing with U.S. accounts but I don't think they will just totally fold so I vote NO.

Sam Odom · 02-04-07, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Mudcat

I wouldn't be surprised if more of them stop dealing with U.S. accounts

Good point but then one must ask: Will they then stiff their USA players?

Mudcat · 02-04-07, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

Good point but then one must ask: Will they then stiff their USA players?

If I was placing a bet at even odds I would bet NO. But that would be much more based on the short one week window than on the idea that it couldn't/won't happen.

I definitely believe it could happen at some point. I am in the process of pulling all my funds out of the off-shore world - and I'm not even in the U.S. - so I obviously acknowledge that books folding and STIFFING is a real possibility.

I never thought Neteller would behave the way they are. We don't know how that will work out in the end but it is nevertheless very disturbing. Anything seems possible now - even with A, B or C books.

I don't trust anyone off-shore right now.

BuddyBear · 02-04-07, 03:53 PM

Hard to say...kind of depends on the outcome of the Super Bowl. I would say if CHIC covers and wins SU there may be more problems should say INDY win SU and cover.

capitalist pig · 02-04-07, 03:54 PM

I vote yes, imo if a alot of US players start to call it quits, someones going to be affected.

Sam Odom · 02-04-07, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by capitalist pig

imo if a alot of US players start to call it quits.

I'm calling for a w/d right after the gm if graded

jjgold · 02-04-07, 05:21 PM

I say no more than 7 books left next football season, the FBI is just warming up on money transfer

Doug · 02-04-07, 08:29 PM

Of course.

dozens will go down without a doubt.

betplom · 02-04-07, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Mudcat

I definitely believe it could happen at some point. I am in the process of pulling all my funds out of the off-shore world - and I'm not even in the U.S. - so I obviously acknowledge that books folding and STIFFING is a real possibility.

I don't trust anyone off-shore right now.

I seriously doubt that any licensed UK Books would stiff any non-US player, Most of them have brick and mortar betting shops that are legal and licensed. Personally, I'm sticking to Canbet and Bet365.

tblues2005 · 02-04-07, 10:11 PM

I think it is possible but I do see some that has been in business a very long time that will find a way to get around the system. Some of these books are smart and have things figured out on how to do it without any problems. I do believe that things will slow down on this since the Super Bowl is over for now. These books will be able to find a good way for next football season. I think a few might go down expecially BetUs could go down.

Sam Odom · 02-06-07, 10:58 AM

Tuesday ?