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    littlekona
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    USA guys What books are in ure sportsbook portfolio

    Ive got in order of usage of late
    1-AsianConnect Family (9wickets, Pinn bet)
    2-Nitrogen
    3-Fairlay
    4-Heritage
    5-looselines
    6-betonline

    All I highly recommend all have certain things that make them great and combined meet all my needs easily

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    Quote Originally Posted by littlekona View Post
    Ive got in order of usage of late
    1-AsianConnect Family (9wickets, Pinn bet)
    2-Nitrogen
    3-Fairlay
    4-Heritage
    5-looselines
    6-betonline

    All I highly recommend all have certain things that make them great and combined meet all my needs easily
    1) Heritage (by far the Best imo)

    2) 5Dimes

    3) Bookmaker

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    Seems like a very solid list there.

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    betpop, heritage, skybook, betdsi, bovada (for dogs)

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    Waterstpub87
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    Currently finishing the last round of bonus whoring, so I have money stuck on skybook and other sites.

    When thats done, optimal portfolio:

    40% Lowvig
    30% Heritage
    20% 5 Dimes
    10 % Bookmaker

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waterstpub87 View Post
    Currently finishing the last round of bonus whoring, so I have money stuck on skybook and other sites.

    When thats done, optimal portfolio:

    40% Lowvig
    30% Heritage
    20% 5 Dimes
    10 % Bookmaker
    Skybook take usa?

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    Bookmaker 50%
    Heritage 30%
    Lowvig 10%
    Sportsbook.ag 4%
    Looselines 2%
    5Dimes 1%
    Bovada 1%
    MyBookie 1%
    Youwager 1%

    My main play is bonus arbitrage, so the priority/list above is not only an indication of quality of book, but also how well they fit in with my scheme.

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    Quote Originally Posted by littlekona View Post
    Skybook take usa?
    They certainly do. Put lines out super late, especially totals. I really like their interface. They told me no on the free half point and reduced juice, because none recreational account apparently. Been reasonable otherwise, limits not cut. Haven't taken a payout yet so we'll see when that happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waterstpub87 View Post
    They certainly do. Put lines out super late, especially totals. I really like their interface. They told me no on the free half point and reduced juice, because none recreational account apparently. Been reasonable otherwise, limits not cut. Haven't taken a payout yet so we'll see when that happens.
    Im intresetd in there horse book....is this the same book as it won’t let me register USA not in drop down..

    https://m.skybet.com/

    edit....sorry now I see skybook not skybet...

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    Only 3 books for me

    Betonline since around 2002. Sportsbetting.ag since 2013 and 5Dimes for about 4 years. I use Bovada too for MLB but only for their live betting.

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    5 Dimes 50%
    Bookmaker 30%
    BetOnLine 20%

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    1. 5dimes
    2. Heritage
    3. BetPop
    4. LowVig

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    Top 4. No particular order (expect for #4). I usually alternate between the first 3 in who I give business depending on the specials and where I'm feeling like using.1. 5Dimes
    2. BetOnline
    3. Bookmaker
    4. Bovada (rarely used)

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    5 Dimes
    Heritage
    Betonline
    AsianConnect

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    Heritage
    betonline
    intertops (don't know if they take new US players anymore, but I've been with them a long time)
    skybook (going to take forever to meet their rollover requirements)
    bovada (but i've been limited by them so rarely use now)

    No problems with any of them (knock wood) on payouts

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    Bookmaker
    JustBet
    Heritage
    Galaxy

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    5dimes
    Bovada
    Heritage
    Bookmaker
    BetDSI
    Betmania
    Betus
    Jazz
    Youwager

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    I obviously don't recommend all of these books. I like to spread my money around for variety of betting options, line shopping, and various other reasons. I'm fairly confident I can find ways to get my money out of the riskier books, even if they decide to stop paying out. My biggest concern is a book folding and running off with money, which is another reason I like to spread it around.

    BetOnline Family 30.8%
    BetOnline 13.3%
    Sportsbetting 14.2%
    LowVig 3.4%
    5Dimes 25.3%
    TopBet 10.1%
    Bookmaker Family 9.6%
    Bookmaker 5.8%
    GalaxySports 2.1%
    JustBet 1.7%
    Bovada 6.8%
    MyBookie 5.3%
    Intertops 3.9%
    Heritage 3.4%
    BetDSI 1.8%
    Sportsbook 1.7%
    GTBets 1.3%
    nitrogen < 1%
    Last edited by jbayko; 03-02-18 at 01:43 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by washhead View Post
    Heritage
    betonline
    intertops (don't know if they take new US players anymore, but I've been with them a long time)
    skybook (going to take forever to meet their rollover requirements)
    bovada (but i've been limited by them so rarely use now)

    No problems with any of them (knock wood) on payouts
    Yes, they do. My account there is very recent.
    Last edited by jbayko; 03-02-18 at 03:26 AM.

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    betonline
    bookmaker
    bovada

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbayko View Post
    I obviously don't recommend all of these books. I like to spread my money around for variety of betting options, line shopping, and various other reasons. I'm fairly confident I can find ways to get my money out of the riskier books, even if they decide to stop paying out. My biggest concern is a book folding and running off with money, which is another reason I like to spread it around.

    BetOnline Family 30.8%
    BetOnline 13.3%
    Sportsbetting 14.2%
    LowVig 3.4%
    5Dimes 25.3%
    TopBet 10.1%
    Bookmaker Family 9.6%
    Bookmaker 5.8%
    GalaxySports 2.1%
    JustBet 1.7%
    Bovada 6.8%
    MyBookie 5.3%
    Intertops 3.9%
    Heritage 3.4%
    BetDSI 1.8%
    Sportsbook 1.7%
    GTBets 1.3%
    nitrogen < 1%
    Exact same here

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbayko View Post
    I obviously don't recommend all of these books. I like to spread my money around for variety of betting options, line shopping, and various other reasons. I'm fairly confident I can find ways to get my money out of the riskier books, even if they decide to stop paying out. My biggest concern is a book folding and running off with money, which is another reason I like to spread it around.

    Best of luck there

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbayko View Post
    I obviously don't recommend all of these books. I like to spread my money around for variety of betting options, line shopping, and various other reasons. I'm fairly confident I can find ways to get my money out of the riskier books, even if they decide to stop paying out. My biggest concern is a book folding and running off with money, which is another reason I like to spread it around.

    BetOnline Family 30.8%
    BetOnline 13.3%
    Sportsbetting 14.2%
    LowVig 3.4%
    5Dimes 25.3%
    TopBet 10.1%
    Bookmaker Family 9.6%
    Bookmaker 5.8%
    GalaxySports 2.1%
    JustBet 1.7%
    Bovada 6.8%
    MyBookie 5.3%
    Intertops 3.9%
    Heritage 3.4%
    BetDSI 1.8%
    Sportsbook 1.7%
    GTBets 1.3%
    nitrogen < 1%

    what a list although no pinnacle and matchbook

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    Quote Originally Posted by daneblazer View Post
    Best of luck there
    Agree.

    If anyone is good enough to be able to pick the losing side to be sure of moving money from a bad book to a good one, and not add more good money to the bad book, then they don't really need to bet the losing side at all. Whats the point of losing your money in the bad book if you can just win it in the good book, without risk of sending more to the bad book?

    It's no different trying to pick losers from trying to pick winners. People just imagine it is easier when in this scenario.

    The other good reason to not consider this if you have a bad book you think wont pay is... you have to put up good money against it to start with. If the book is not going to pay out in your mind, then the money there is not worth as much as money in a good book.

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    Quote Originally Posted by littlekona View Post
    Ive got in order of usage of late
    1-AsianConnect Family (9wickets, Pinn bet)
    2-Nitrogen
    3-Fairlay
    4-Heritage
    5-looselines
    6-betonline

    All I highly recommend all have certain things that make them great and combined meet all my needs easily
    I haven't joined a new Book in a while but I'm always sort of looking. Would you happen to know if any of the Books that I put in bold have decent NHL lines? I'm specifically looking for NHL Team Totals.

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    For those on skybook, do they offer player props?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    Agree.

    If anyone is good enough to be able to pick the losing side to be sure of moving money from a bad book to a good one, and not add more good money to the bad book, then they don't really need to bet the losing side at all. Whats the point of losing your money in the bad book if you can just win it in the good book, without risk of sending more to the bad book?

    It's no different trying to pick losers from trying to pick winners. People just imagine it is easier when in this scenario.

    The other good reason to not consider this if you have a bad book you think wont pay is... you have to put up good money against it to start with. If the book is not going to pay out in your mind, then the money there is not worth as much as money in a good book.
    I totally understand what you guys are saying, and I should have been more clear. It's definitely not something that can be done on a whim with your everyday spreads, game scores, or even moneylines. If one could do that, they'd be rich. One example of a mechanism is an arb or near-arb opportunities (where you're sacrificing a small % of your stake) with with a large win probability on one side. You have to bide your time, but they do happen with enough frequency that they can be used to move money around. It's not fool proof, but it's a numbers game and I have a lot of time.

    And for the record, all of these books have paid me recently.
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    Bookmaker is my favorite followed closely by 5Dimes and Heritage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    what a list although no pinnacle and matchbook
    U.S. player. Haven't gotten into brokers yet and don't know of another way to gain access.
    Last edited by jbayko; 03-06-18 at 01:43 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnGalt2341 View Post
    I haven't joined a new Book in a while but I'm always sort of looking. Would you happen to know if any of the Books that I put in bold have decent NHL lines? I'm specifically looking for NHL Team Totals.
    Fairlay has pretty great lines no matter what sport. They do have NHL Team Totals and the lines are competitive there (although I haven't personally compared TT lines between Fairlay and say Heritage for example). I have compared their moneylines and game totals and there is some true savings/value with Fairlay lines.

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    I see LOWVIG mentioned a few times... I have never heard of this shop. I don't see a SBR rating
    What I am most interested to know is what is the max play parameters, and do they quickly limit winning players? Most low juice shops do just that.
    Please somebody tell me the good and bad here
    Last edited by magaman; 03-06-18 at 09:02 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotcross View Post
    Fairlay has pretty great lines no matter what sport. They do have NHL Team Totals and the lines are competitive there (although I haven't personally compared TT lines between Fairlay and say Heritage for example). I have compared their moneylines and game totals and there is some true savings/value with Fairlay lines.
    Thanks. I'm not familiar with Fairlay. How long have then been around? And this question is always up for debate but... do you feel that your money is "safe" there(compared to the usual U.S. Books 5Dimes, Heritage, BetOnline, Bovada among others)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by magaman View Post
    I see LOWVIG mentioned a few times... I have never heard of this shop. I don't see a SBR rating
    What I am most interested to know is what is the max play parameters, and do they quickly limit winning players? Most low juice shops do just that.
    Please somebody tell me the good and bad here
    https://www.sportsbookreview.com/betting-sites/lowvig/

    Similar player management as BetOnline. Not fast to limit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnGalt2341 View Post
    I haven't joined a new Book in a while but I'm always sort of looking. Would you happen to know if any of the Books that I put in bold have decent NHL lines? I'm specifically looking for NHL Team Totals.
    Hey John, I use Fairlay alot for my straight bets ML, Spreads and Totals they have the best lines that I have found only thing close is 9wickets(betfair) BUT they are limited on wagering selections....For NHL I love Fairlay they have all the standard markets plus team totals ect and Regulation +/1 too.....I have been on them for well over a year now and Trust them 100% as they are not your typical "book" they are a bunch of brainy crypto teckie guys real smart educated guys....The site takes a bit to get used to but once you figure out its a breeze...Many guys use it here no issues excpet for the standard stuff you get from any book like slow grade here or there and a payout that may noy be instant but take an hour or two to send.....Give em a spin with few bucks

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    Quote Originally Posted by littlekona View Post
    Hey John, I use Fairlay alot for my straight bets ML, Spreads and Totals they have the best lines that I have found only thing close is 9wickets(betfair) BUT they are limited on wagering selections....For NHL I love Fairlay they have all the standard markets plus team totals ect and Regulation +/1 too.....I have been on them for well over a year now and Trust them 100% as they are not your typical "book" they are a bunch of brainy crypto teckie guys real smart educated guys....The site takes a bit to get used to but once you figure out its a breeze...Many guys use it here no issues excpet for the standard stuff you get from any book like slow grade here or there and a payout that may noy be instant but take an hour or two to send.....Give em a spin with few bucks
    Exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks a bunch! I will definitely give them a try.

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