4/30/2007 02:07 PM
betmania (SBR rating D+) confirms cancelation of two Arena Football wagers because the player attempted to win a "middle" (betting on both opposing sides using different lines for the possibility that both bets will cover) and refuses to alter decision. betmania's wagering rules do not prohibit betting both sides of a game and state that it uses Las Vegas bookmaking rules for issues that are not addressed within the Terms of Service. However, Las Vegas rules do not prohibit wagering on both sides of a line.
Note: betmania claims the bets were canceled before the event began but did not alert the player or provide proof including a time-stamped email. The player claims that if he had known the bets were not wanted he would have placed the wagers at a different sportsbook for the same return of $500.
I spoke with management about this dispute. What is troubling is that they thought it was fine to cancel any wager, as long as it is done before the game begins. Without going in to when it was canceled, I adamantly disagreed. A book cannot cancel a wager unless it has a rule that clearly covers it, no matter when they do it.
What are player thoughts on a book that usually pays its players, but is somewhat arbitrary in canceling wagers? for the sake of argument, assume they were canceled before the events began.
