Should BetMGM be downgraded from A-?

**Optional** · 08-07-23, 08:23 AM

Game was Netherlands v Vietnam

Bad line was Netherlands to win most corners, which would have been in the -500 range at a guess.

It was parlayed with Netherlands Score First, which would have been about -350 I'd guess.

Parlays were paying around +6600

**allabout the $$$** · 08-07-23, 09:17 AM

Id get a lawyer. Just like a few years ago with live wagering i forget the book (DK or FD) put up a bad line then the NJ governing body stepped in and said they had to pay the wagers

**Optional** · 08-07-23, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by allabout the $$$

Id get a lawyer. Just like a few years ago with live wagering i forget the book (DK or FD) put up a bad line then the NJ governing body stepped in and said they had to pay the wagers

I think in that case it was book convinced to make the smart PR call, rather than the state regulator saying they, or the rule, was wrong.

I'm surprised we haven't seen more cases of voids like this. Goes to show errors don't Have to happen as often as we were used to in years past if nothing else.

**allabout the $$$** · 08-07-23, 09:30 AM

They discussed it with the state then paid the wagers off. You are correct

FanDuel runs reverse, pays $82K for disputed bet

https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/24744967/fanduel-pay-man-full-82000-disputed-bet

Saying sports betting should be fun, FanDuel has changed course and decided to pay $82,000 to a man who capitalized on a mistake by the company. FanDuel also will add $1,000 apiece to the accounts of 82 randomly chosen customers.

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 10:59 AM

Why doesnt it show the single odds? Just randomly adds it up to +6600

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 11:00 AM

also wonder if he took out 1k a month would that work (better?)

**mjsuax13** · 08-07-23, 11:48 AM

They should have to pay it. Human/tech errors that are costly happen all the time in business. Maybe he was taking advantage and knowingly betting into a bad book line/great bettor line. I still blame the book. They are not only in the gambling business but also the app/tech/customer service business and I’m surprised someone wasn’t on the back end approving these wagers or at least reviewing them prior to post. Well maybe I’m not shocked, casinos and books are naturally do minimal takers. In Vegas when I make a larger play in a Las Vegas betting app it goes through a process of authorization and many times the bet is reviewed/rejected unless it’s under a certain amount.

**bonzaii** · 08-07-23, 11:50 AM

So if I lose a bet, I can just say I made a mistake by betting into a line that I thought should have been different?

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 11:52 AM

It wouldnt be paid in UK, even if went to court. No ones giving away 200k for that.

Theres better examples where the bettor should have been paid.

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by bonzaii

So if I lose a bet, I can just say I made a mistake by betting into a line that I thought should have been different?

If it was obvious, yeah. Like if you bet Morocco to win the world cup @ +200.... then in theory yes

**bonzaii** · 08-07-23, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by cashin81

It wouldnt be paid in UK, even if went to court. No ones giving away 200k for that.

Theres better examples where the bettor should have been paid.

Of course not because the Sportsbook are obviously protected by the courts and the government. Must be big lobbyist money coming from the Gambling business.

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by bonzaii

Of course not because the Sportsbook are obviously protected by the courts and the government. Must be big lobbyist money coming from the Gambling business.

Both parties protected, but because the books pay tax to government, then yeh probably they are protected more.

**Thefix13** · 08-07-23, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by cashin81

Both parties protected, but because the books pay tax to government, then yeh probably they are protected more.

People don't pay tax? I know, i know

**cashin81** · 08-07-23, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by Thefix13

People don't pay tax? I know, i know

I mean in Uk, unlike before, players dont pay tax. The books pay 20per cent profits..
So they can get away with a lot. but this isnt one example.

**bleedblue** · 08-07-23, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by Optional

Game was Netherlands v Vietnam

Bad line was Netherlands to win most corners, which would have been in the -500 range at a guess.

It was parlayed with Netherlands Score First, which would have been about -350 I'd guess.

Parlays were paying around +6600

I am far from a soccer expert, but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say they had the odds inverted on the most corners line.

Ie. Their system had something like Netherlands +5000/ Vietnam -10000 instead of vice versa.

This bet was an OBVIOUS bad line