USDbet downgraded since G2Gbet closes and stiffs players

[bigboydan]

USDbet next Futurebet sportsbook to be downgraded since G2Gbet (SBR rating F) closes and stiffs player.

USDbet's owner has not responded to SBR emails and customer service, known as "PlayerSupport," is unable to give an estimate for when players may receive their funds. Futurebet continues to deny affiliation with G2G even after SBR has presented the company with confirmation receipts for deposits facilited by the company to G2Gbet. Soon-to-be Futurebet sportsbook BetOnUSA (SBR rating D) is on day six of being inaccessible to account holders. The former Sportsbook.com Group sportsbook may remain off-line for the rest of the week. SBR will continue to report on the Futurebet sportsbook operation in an effort to help player avoid being attracted by the many websites and their new football season marketing.

[jolub]

They got me to jump thru hoops before they stiffed me. They still owe me $40.02 and they are not answering my emails.

G2G notified me they were closing down and moving to another country and asked me to withdraw my money. So I went to their cashier and requested a withdrawal of the $40.00 I had in my account. The withdrawal is to take four or five weeks. This is what they sent me.
From: verify@playersupport.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 1:54 PM
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Withdrawal Identity Verification at G2GPoker.com
Attachments: WD Verification A (PlayerSupport).doc

Hello, xxxxx,
Congratulations on your winnings at G2GPoker.com. As part of a routine
Identity verification regarding your withdrawal at, G2GPoker.com. We request
that you send the following documents by way of fax or e-mail:

1) A copy of some form of photo ID (front and back), such as a Driver's
License, passport, or national identity card; indicating your date of birth.
2) A copy of a recent utility or telephone bill indicating your name and the
correct address.
3) Completed Authorization Form (copy attached).
Please fax these documents and the attached Authorization form filled out
before any withdrawals can be processed. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause, and thank you for your co-operation. We are looking forward
to your response.

Regards,
Memory
Player Support
Telephone: 1-800-601-8969
Fax: 1-604-909-6200

If they had bothered to mention this when I was opening an account I would have never opened it. The bank account I asked them to transfer my money to has the same name as the one I used to create my account and my email address is the same one I registered with them. Now they need proof that I am who I say I am. The only proof I needed when I opened the account was a deposit. There is nothing like having to jump through hoops to get your money. I faxed them everything they asked for and it was a pain in the ass but I did it. It is now 8/28/07 and I've still not got my money.

[bigboydan]

Sorry to hear you got stiffed on this one sir.

The only bright side of it all is that you only got stiffed for $40, and not a whole lot more like others did I'm sure.

[jolub]

USDbet denied my withdrawal of $78.50. They did not email me to let me know they just plain denied my request. After waiting six weeks after I made my withdrawal "request" I contacted live support. I was told I needed to wager $98.00 more and then I could make a withdrawal. I explained to them that I never got any bonus and wanted my money. I was told I needed to read the small print.

I'm sure if I wager an additional $98.00 there will be some other reason why I can't make a withdrawal.

I know of four poker forums that have pulled their USDbet banners because of member complains concerning withdrawal issues.

I think my $78.50 is gone for good.

[jolub]

Another month has went by and nothing has changed with G2G of USDbet. They still have my money, those bastards.