1. 10-11-17 03:50 PM #1
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    Local bookie won't pay

    I've been betting with the same local bookie on-again, off-again for a few years now. I have paid him ~$20,000 over that timeframe including $1,900 two weeks ago.

    Last week, I lost $3,000 (my limit), and was planning on paying him Tuesday or Wednesday (standard). However, I received a text from him on Tuesday that if I don't pay up immediately, my wagers this week won't be honored. Funny he says that because I hit a parlay on Monday, and I'm up ~$10,000 this week.

    Here's my dilemma: A) I don't feel comfortable paying him now that he has threatened to not pay me (how do I know if I'll even get my money back?), and B) What should I do if he doesn't pay me?
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  2. 10-11-17 03:52 PM #2
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    your fukked either way

    wear wire and turn him in
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  3. 10-11-17 03:53 PM #3
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    he's right.

    do what he says.
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    Fill out a complaint form here.
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  7. 10-11-17 04:04 PM #7
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    Quick question. What have you been doing for 4.5 years?
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    Quote Originally Posted by etp View Post
    I've been betting with the same local bookie on-again, off-again for a few years now. I have paid him ~$20,000 over that timeframe including $1,900 two weeks ago.

    Last week, I lost $3,000 (my limit), and was planning on paying him Tuesday or Wednesday (standard). However, I received a text from him on Tuesday that if I don't pay up immediately, my wagers this week won't be honored. Funny he says that because I hit a parlay on Monday, and I'm up ~$10,000 this week.

    Here's my dilemma: A) I don't feel comfortable paying him now that he has threatened to not pay me (how do I know if I'll even get my money back?), and B) What should I do if he doesn't pay me?
    Hi etp, If you encounter issues with sportsbook feel free to file a complaint by using this link https://www.sportsbookreview.com/sportsbook-complaint/ -- Thank you
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  9. 10-11-17 04:06 PM #9
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    If he doesn’t pay you, there is nothing you can do.
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  10. 10-11-17 04:07 PM #10
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    People still use bookies in 2017?
    Lol
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  11. 10-11-17 04:10 PM #11
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    Cause damage to his property that will cost him more than what he owes you if he doesn't pay up.
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    Let me be your bookie. I'll honor everything
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  13. 10-11-17 04:15 PM #13
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    second post ever

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    your fukked either way

    wear wire and turn him in
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    even sbr tracy clowned this guy
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  17. 10-11-17 04:24 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Tracy View Post
    Hi etp, If you encounter issues with sportsbook feel free to file a complaint by using this link https://www.sportsbookreview.com/sportsbook-complaint/ -- Thank you
    Oh wow
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  18. 10-11-17 04:25 PM #18
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    terrible sign your bookie saying that

    settle and BOL collecting

    guy sounds volatile and kinda dicky... avoid upsetting him, he will find an excuse to slowpay or stiff, I doubt you will blast a cap on his ass so better avoid conflict

    once you are settled, look for another out or 2 ASAP


    as a rule of thumb, use bookies who are well regarded by piers... and not the sleazy mob type (most connected guys are big enough they will never break a sweat paying, just be respectful and cordial, at all times)
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  19. 10-11-17 04:43 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowball View Post
    second post ever

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    2nd log-in ever.
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    Is this a real money bet or betpoints bet?
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  21. 10-11-17 04:50 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Tracy View Post
    Hi etp, If you encounter issues with sportsbook feel free to file a complaint by using this link https://www.sportsbookreview.com/sportsbook-complaint/ -- Thank you
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  22. 10-11-17 04:53 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by funnyb25 View Post
    Quick question. What have you been doing for 4.5 years?
    To be honest, I don't frequent this forum much, and I had to reset my password to sign in.
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  23. 10-11-17 04:57 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by HurryUpAndDrink View Post
    terrible sign your bookie saying that

    settle and BOL collecting

    guy sounds volatile and kinda dicky... avoid upsetting him, he will find an excuse to slowpay or stiff, I doubt you will blast a cap on his ass so better avoid conflict

    once you are settled, look for another out or 2 ASAP


    as a rule of thumb, use bookies who are well regarded by piers... and not the sleazy mob type (most connected guys are big enough they will never break a sweat paying, just be respectful and cordial, at all times)
    Yep, I'm in a pretty shitty situation. So you'd pay him $3K and then hope he pays next week?
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  24. 10-11-17 04:59 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by etp View Post
    Yep, I'm in a pretty shitty situation. So you'd pay him $3K and then hope he pays next week?
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  25. 10-11-17 05:00 PM #25
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    When do you normally settle up?
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  26. 10-11-17 05:02 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by krk1030 View Post
    When do you normally settle up?
    Every Tuesday or Wednesday is standard. Prolly why he is in a bind, because today is the deadline. So he is risking $3k to win $10k
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  27. 10-11-17 05:02 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by krk1030 View Post
    When do you normally settle up?
    Tuesday or Wednesday, but occasionally I'll rollover or he'll rollover.
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    Quote Originally Posted by etp View Post
    Tuesday or Wednesday, but occasionally I'll rollover or he'll rollover.
    has he stiffed you or anyone you know in the past?
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  29. 10-11-17 05:05 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by shocka1212 View Post
    has he stiffed you or anyone you know in the past?
    Nope. I've referred a couple people to him, and he has always paid, but sometimes takes a few weeks. One person who bets with him did have to threaten to call the cops to get paid (the bookie owed him money for over a month).
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  30. 10-11-17 05:06 PM #30
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    Can SBR give this local bookie a rating? I wonder if he will get a higher rating than Topbet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by etp View Post
    Nope. I've referred a couple people to him, and he has always paid, but sometimes takes a few weeks. One person who bets with him did have to threaten to call the cops to get paid (the bookie owed him money for over a month).
    tell him to maybe cut the difference and pay you 7k? 10 minus the three you owe him.... idk, I don't even bother with locals for situations like this.... Bol pal. you should start with an offshore asap.
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  32. 10-11-17 05:08 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Tracy View Post
    Hi etp, If you encounter issues with sportsbook feel free to file a complaint by using this link https://www.sportsbookreview.com/sportsbook-complaint/ -- Thank you
    Thats gotta be the post of the year.
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  33. 10-11-17 05:09 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by etp View Post
    Nope. I've referred a couple people to him, and he has always paid, but sometimes takes a few weeks. One person who bets with him did have to threaten to call the cops to get paid (the bookie owed him money for over a month).
    There's your answer , not a good sign when a local pays late anytime.
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  34. 10-11-17 05:11 PM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by Preds13 View Post
    There's your answer , not a good sign when a local pays late anytime.
    Yep, I'm aware of that, and it's my fault for continuing to bet with him. But I'm not in the mood to get punked after paying him ~$20,000 over the past few years.
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  35. 10-11-17 05:20 PM #35
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    Wow....!
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