WARNING: Only Bet Offshore. Local Stiffs My Friend $3900

RealSlimShady · 03-20-10, 09:16 AM

Not always better, Sam. If you get stiffed by a local, you lose only your profits for the week. If an offshore book stiffs you, you lose your profits AND all of your initial deposit. Bottom line: Use someone trustworthy!

Fishhead · 03-20-10, 09:18 AM

Most locals are honorable............

Yi · 03-20-10, 09:23 AM

that sucks, but wouldn't the locals be afraid of someone ratting them out after getting stiffed?

milwaukee mike · 03-20-10, 09:23 AM

with bonuses and/or less juice there is no reason to use a local. first off you have the inherent legal problems, if you win big the guy can just say "i don't have to pay you it's illegal and who are you going to tell". and nobody from a reputable book is going to stiff you or show up at your house to collect.

whatsgood5 · 03-20-10, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

Most locals are honorable............

Agreed, looks like your friend didn't get an honorable one...

RealSlimShady · 03-20-10, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

with bonuses and/or less juice there is no reason to use a local. first off you have the inherent legal problems, if you win big the guy can just say "i don't have to pay you it's illegal and who are you going to tell". and nobody from a reputable book is going to stiff you or show up at your house to collect.

One HUGE reason is lack of a paper trail. If you are a successful bettor, this is important.

jjgold · 03-20-10, 09:28 AM

Guy must of been a small time non professional local, even that you must do your homework

WileOut · 03-20-10, 09:30 AM

It depends on where you live and the depth of your life devoted to gambling, but MOST people do not have access to reliable locals. You may find a local but they are most likely not reliable. The best way to get a local is to know friends who have gambled for over 10 years and know reliable bookies.

MadTiger · 03-20-10, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Guy must of been a small time non professional local, even that you must do your homework

Those upsets and covers beat his ass all the way around, not just the OP's boy.

pavyracer · 03-20-10, 09:34 AM

There is a big difference in betting with a local from New York City and a local from Plattsville, NY. Lesson learned.

Dank_Fire · 03-20-10, 09:39 AM

What did your friend say when you told him you had Notre Dame winning your bracket?.....

Deuce · 03-20-10, 09:39 AM

Always happens when a clueless 20 something thinks he is a professional bookie.

acarmelo1 · 03-20-10, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Always happens when a clueless 20 something thinks he is a professional bookie.

Enogsiwon · 03-20-10, 09:55 AM

Blessing in Disguise..

Your buddy (eer you) bets way too many games in a day and will eventually be in debt beyond belief.. Maybe now you'll stick to offshore books where you have to post up and only lose what you can come up with..

SamsNCharge99 · 03-20-10, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by Dank_Fire

What did your friend say when you told him you had Notre Dame winning your bracket?.....

I had em in final 4 in 1 of my brackets....big deal

SamsNCharge99 · 03-20-10, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

There is a big difference in betting with a local from New York City and a local from Plattsville, NY. Lesson learned.

this has nothing to do w/ me and were is Plattsville, NY??

xxdjstriderxx · 03-20-10, 10:00 AM

no reason to play anywhere but vegas

WileOut · 03-20-10, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by xxdjstriderxx

no reason to play anywhere but vegas

Unless you are one of the 99% of the people who don't live in or near vegas.

SamsNCharge99 · 03-20-10, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by xxdjstriderxx

no reason to play anywhere but vegas

or if your not 21 yet

Deuce · 03-20-10, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by WileOut

Unless you are one of the 99% of the people who don't live in or near vegas.

G's pks · 03-20-10, 10:16 AM

Sammy maybe because you went 3-20, the book just thought you would pay him.

Vesuvius · 03-20-10, 10:25 AM

What are you going to do? Report the local?

Extra Innings · 03-20-10, 10:29 AM

Would have been a lot in gas from Plattsburgh to Penn State either way.

SamsNCharge99 · 03-20-10, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Vesuvius

What are you going to do? Report the local?

no, the point is, dont play w/ locals

dee_jas · 03-20-10, 10:33 AM

What happened to using internet books?

THE PROFIT · 03-20-10, 10:41 AM

I would call the authorities as soon as possible! Need the #?

Sam, when you grow up you may understand the ways of the world a little more. I would trust using a local 10x more than offshore.

When a bookie owes me money he's very motivated to pay because we're both local & ONSHORE

ProfaneReality · 03-20-10, 10:59 AM

Good advice, only play offshore. They never stiff. ever.

PittsburghPlayer · 03-20-10, 11:04 AM

This is simple, your friend needs someone to do a "job" for him.

diamond · 03-20-10, 11:05 AM

Sounds like this local bookie is .......YOU SAMMY.

SamsNCharge99 · 03-20-10, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by diamond

Sounds like this local bookie is .......YOU SAMMY.

GiveMeaBJ · 03-20-10, 11:06 AM

I think a mod should be able to help you out with this and get you paid.

If that doesn't work Sammy I will collect for 50%.

PittsburghPlayer · 03-20-10, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by GiveMeaBJ

I think a mod should be able to help you out with this and get you paid.
If that doesn't work Sammy I will collect for 50%.

That`s what I`m talking about. Way to step up man.

kmarinouofm · 03-20-10, 11:11 AM

the guy is out 4k ?? thats simple.. u can hire muscle these days for a few hundo..

back home i know this gorilla that i grew up with.. if i give him between 200-400 bucks depending on the situation.. i can just drop him off at any location and he will turn you into hamburger meat.. no questions.. no words.. u point the guy out or give him a name and address and he just goes to work... I have only witnessed it once.. and it was brutal...

Imagine u are just minding your business .. don't even know or recognize a guy... and then BLAM!!! POP!! BOOM!! you are down...

yomillionaire · 03-20-10, 11:22 AM

Would anyone care to share a local reliable bookie via PM? Been looking would appreciate a recommendation.