I don' t think they'll close in the next 5 years, let alone in the next 30 days.
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#3
Really ?
I'm glad all I have there is $1.50
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Justin7
SBR Hall of Famer
07-31-06
8577
#4
Cris is in it for the long haul, I think. Why?
1. They are distancing themselves from the US market. This is a long-term strategic decision.
2. Their business model makes it hard to lose money. Full juice, reasonable bonuses.
3. They have competent lines managers. Wise guys won't destroy them.
Just my $0.02.
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#5
Their name comes up too often in law enforcement busts - this last time may be the proverbial "straw"
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#6
I say they are gone in 3 months to americans, I would not play there.
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#7
Originally posted by jjgold
I would not play there.
Just silly to do so under the circumstances when there are wsex/matchbook & greek/betjam
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WileOut
SBR MVP
02-04-07
3844
#8
Silly to do so under any circumstances when there is matchbook.
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Wild Reet
SBR High Roller
02-09-07
116
#9
Does this conversation also apply to Bookmaker?
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SBR_John
SBR Posting Legend
07-12-05
16471
#10
The owner of CRIS was busted and did 3 years and the book didnt miss a beat back in 2001. CRIS owns their own 7 story office building close to the SBR office. One of their employees was elected to the CR congress in the last election. If that wasn't enough they have a decent product mix between sports, casino, horses and poker and a healthy international business. This is an A+ book. There is always the risk they could move away from the US market.
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Wheell
SBR MVP
01-11-07
1380
#11
CRIS=Bookmaker
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#12
We currently are selling Cris at Beaver Incorporated, we are going to sit back and wait and then myabe buy back.
Thanks
Kendra
Beaver Inc
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RickySteve
Restricted User
01-31-06
3415
#13
Originally posted by jjgold
We currently are selling Cris at Beaver Incorporated, we are going to sit back and wait and then myabe buy back.
Thanks
Kendra
Beaver Inc
WTF?
Your genius continues to astound me.
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The Prick
SBR MVP
08-31-05
4965
#14
Originally posted by SBR_John
The owner of CRIS was busted and did 3 years and the book didnt miss a beat back in 2001.
yeah, but how they gonna stay in business now that that dude who "ran their website" got pinched in Phoenix?
Ladies, BetCRIS will be around long after all you braniacs are wearing Depends.
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#15
Beaver Inc is a company we run and based like a stock website where we buy and sell books. We are now bearish on Cris.
Very bullish on Matchbook
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Arilou
SBR Sharp
07-16-06
475
#16
It is very silly to say "why do I need CRIS when I have... (insert better book like Matchbook here)." They are different. If you want what CRIS has to offer, you want CRIS. If not, don't bother. They are certainly 'part of a balanced gambling portfolio' as it were, if you consider them to continue to have A+ security after Arizona.
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chano
SBR Wise Guy
07-02-06
602
#17
Originally posted by Sam Odom
30 days
Over -150
Under +130
Your kidding, right ?
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ShamsWoof10
SBR MVP
11-15-06
4827
#18
I highly doubt Cris is going anywhere and I also doubt they are going to leave the US market... They had their chance to leave and put up ANOTHER site instead which costs money... I can see Matchbook being a better deal but WSEX..? I thoiught they were full juice like Cris but without the loyality program... What's the advantage in WSEX over Cris..?
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#19
WSEX is more consistent than Cris and more financially stable.
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bookie
SBR MVP
08-10-05
2112
#20
Originally posted by ShamsWoof10
What's the advantage in WSEX over Cris..?
CRIS puts up early lines. If you're on the right side of line moves more often than not you'll pay -110 because you catch enough one and two point moves to make it a good deal.
WSEX does offer no rake poker from the same account...not a sports betting advantage, but worth mentioning...WSEX also offers -104 pre-event wagering on the games they do live betting on.
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Sam Odom
SBR Aristocracy
10-30-05
58063
#21
Originally posted by Arilou
It is very silly to say "why do I need CRIS when I have... (insert better book like Matchbook here)." They are different.
IMHO, it is NOT silly... I'd rather play with a book not in the newspaper connected to people getting busted.
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SBR_John
SBR Posting Legend
07-12-05
16471
#22
CRIS has survived numerous pinches including the owner going to the joint for a few years. Never missed a beat. And now a few credit agents getting pinched is going to make a difference? Not going to happen.
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#23
I am sure Cris will be ok long term but we are shorting it right now, Johnny you sleep with every clerk their you cocksucker so of course your going to defend them.
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Arilou
SBR Sharp
07-16-06
475
#24
Sam, I respect that reason. It's perfectly valid. I was just talking about those who felt the book has nothing to offer. Certainly there are downsides.
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pags11
SBR Posting Legend
08-18-05
12264
#25
I think CRIS will make it...
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388179
#26
I wonder what how many active accounts cris has now? I say the number is on the decline.