1. 10-17-18 03:50 PM #1
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    5Dimes Provides Statement to SBR

    Sportsbook Review has received a statement from 5Dimes concerning reports published yesterday in Costa Rica detailing that Tony, the founder of 5Dimes, has been missing since the evening of September 24. Local newspapers are reporting that Tony was ambushed while driving home by assailants on a motorcycle and BMW in what appears to have been a targeted and organized attack.

    Authorities in Costa Rica and private investigators flown in from the United States are working around the clock to ensure Tony's safe return to his family. Sportsbook Review joins the entire gambling community in praying for the return of Tony.

    The sportsbook continues to operate as normal during this difficult time. SBR is monitoring the situation and has no complaints from players on file. Statement from 5Dimes management attached below.

    "Despite recent news, 5Dimes Group board of directors and its over 300 employees would like to reassure its clientele the fundamentals of 5Dimes Group operating model remain unchanged.

    We continue striving to deliver the best gambling experience to our customers, always aiming to innovate in the industry with more and better betting options to choose from.

    Our thoughts and prayers join the rest of the online gambling industry for Tony’s safe return to his family."

    -5Dimes Management
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  2. 10-17-18 03:54 PM #2
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    5Dimes is a great book , and Tony was always very fair to me. My heart goes out to his family i pray for his safe return.
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  3. 10-17-18 03:55 PM #3
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    Who is 5Dimes management now? Any of these board members have names?
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  4. 10-17-18 03:56 PM #4
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    He will be returned safe I believe

    Business as usual at 5Dimes
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  5. 10-17-18 03:58 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wohlford View Post
    Who is 5Dimes management now? Any of these board members have names?
    Barry McCockiner

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  6. 10-17-18 04:12 PM #6
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    Wow, sounds like a scene from a James Bond or Jason Bourne movie or something with Motorcycles and BMW's ambushing Tony while driving..

    That's crazy!!!!
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  7. 10-17-18 04:25 PM #7
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    No doubt a ransom is being negotiated. He will be back I'm sure.
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  8. 10-17-18 04:31 PM #8
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    I was hoping it was fake news.
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  9. 10-17-18 04:41 PM #9
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    Wow, prayers go out to Tony and his family.
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  10. 10-17-18 05:00 PM #10
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    5Dimes is a tremendous book
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  11. 10-17-18 05:08 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    5Dimes is a tremendous book
    I remember when you use to tout Cascade. They were a tremendous book as well.

    A great book is great only until it isn't.
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  12. 10-17-18 05:12 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by icon View Post
    I remember when you use to tout Cascade. They were a tremendous book as well.

    A great book is great only until it isn't.
    Tony isnt Lenny
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  13. 10-17-18 05:14 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    5Dimes is a tremendous book
    5 D is an awesome book. Just a scary time.
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  14. 10-17-18 05:26 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roscoe_Word View Post
    I was hoping it was fake news.
    CNN had nothing to do with this story
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  15. 10-17-18 05:33 PM #15
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    WSEX was a great book too.
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  16. 10-17-18 05:37 PM #16
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    they've been paying people for weeks... comparing 5dimes to wsex/cascade/betislands/etc is unfair and isn't doing anyone any favors

    better comparison would be to cris group or the greek where those guys were arrested/indicted and no customers were harmed

    I guess some posters/people just like to see the world burn... why not pray for tony and the continuation of business as usual at 5dimes, which has been a pretty great sportsbook to play at (even with lower limits) and hopefully will continue to be so
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  17. 10-17-18 05:49 PM #17
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    I remember JJ did a video where he called Tony

    JJ asked if he needed a machine gun in Costa Rica and Tony was like nahhh

    I guess its like that now man.
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  18. 10-17-18 05:52 PM #18
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    nice time to be kidnapper...get the with guy who has access to 100 million bitcoins...like a modern day scarface hope he makes it nice story to tell
    Last edited by littlekona; 10-17-18 at 05:57 PM.
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  19. 10-17-18 05:55 PM #19
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    Damn.
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  20. 10-17-18 06:01 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by milwaukee mike View Post
    they've been paying people for weeks... comparing 5dimes to wsex/cascade/betislands/etc is unfair and isn't doing anyone any favors

    better comparison would be to cris group or the greek where those guys were arrested/indicted and no customers were harmed

    I guess some posters/people just like to see the world burn... why not pray for tony and the continuation of business as usual at 5dimes, which has been a pretty great sportsbook to play at (even with lower limits) and hopefully will continue to be so
    Said it earlier. you're right on Mike.
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  21. 10-17-18 06:11 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dank_Fire View Post
    Tony isnt Lenny
    Never said he was. All I'm saying is a book is great only until it isn't.

    Plus the JJGold character is now just a troll.
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  22. 10-17-18 07:02 PM #22
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    Wow. Hope Tony makes it home safely.
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  23. 10-17-18 07:05 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by icon View Post
    Never said he was. All I'm saying is a book is great only until it isn't.

    Plus the JJGold character is now just a troll.
    Agreed. JJ comes across as a guy who would say the Saudi's are innocent in Khashoggi's murder if you just threw him 10 bucks.
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  24. 10-17-18 07:11 PM #24
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    Guys are real idiots here

    So uninformed and embarrassing themselves here

    Five Dimes is a big corporation

    Now go cry about your $50 in the account
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  25. 10-17-18 08:09 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by tmb543 View Post
    How can you be sure of anything?This statement by 5D is an obvious attempt to stave off all the withdrawal requests since the news came out.
    Well, then lets focus on what we know for sure. Tony has been missing for 3-4 weeks and there have been zero reports of no pays or slow pays. Thats what we knpw for sure.

    And are you trying to imply them being confident in their ability to pay is a bad thing? Do not all businesses do the same thing when there is a major event? What could they have said that would have been enough for you to feel better about your money being there?
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    I put in a request for a little less than half of my balance this morning. Just received it via bitcoin, took a total of 7 hours. Looks like its business as usual. Actually this payout was much quicker than typical. Nice to see.
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  27. 10-17-18 08:40 PM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasPackerFan View Post
    I put in a request for a little less than half of my balance this morning. Just received it via bitcoin, took a total of 7 hours. Looks like its business as usual. Actually this payout was much quicker than typical. Nice to see.
    I find this so bizarre. I keep seeing people saying they got paid by 5dimes same day as withdrawl request over the last couple of days. i put in a request for 1/4 of my balance 30 hours ago and I got nothing. I am bitcoin exclusive and the whole thing. They clearly do not process these payouts in the order they are received. I wonder what the rhyme or reason to why others get paid same day and I do not. Maybe they just look at me as a loser so figure an extra 24 hours+ with the $ in my account is good for them. really dont know
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  28. 10-17-18 08:45 PM #28
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    So Tony is a real guy? I thought that it was just a name that was used by numerous employees. Like the way the JJ Gold account is used on here.
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  29. 10-17-18 08:50 PM #29
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    Wow!
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  30. 10-17-18 08:53 PM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kraken View Post
    Well, then lets focus on what we know for sure. Tony has been missing for 3-4 weeks and there have been zero reports of no pays or slow pays. Thats what we knpw for sure.

    And are you trying to imply them being confident in their ability to pay is a bad thing? Do not all businesses do the same thing when there is a major event? What could they have said that would have been enough for you to feel better about your money being there?
    What was said here to imply anything?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tmb543 View Post
    Agreed. JJ comes across as a guy who would say the Saudi's are innocent in Khashoggi's murder if you just threw him 10 bucks.
    He is here to generate views, which he used to be good at but its difficult to do after all these years, his schtick has dried up. It's time to put the old gelding out to pasture.
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  32. 10-17-18 09:39 PM #32
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    I hope he is found safely. This is a scary world we are in these days.

    I have to really feel for his family. This has to be a tough time for them.
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    In regards to the OP, hoping for Tony's safe return. Crazy shit, being ambushed and kidnapped. Really surprised a guy like Tony not having a couple of bodyguards, considering the stature and cash flow of 5Dimes.
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  34. 10-17-18 09:53 PM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba View Post
    I find this so bizarre. I keep seeing people saying they got paid by 5dimes same day as withdrawl request over the last couple of days. i put in a request for 1/4 of my balance 30 hours ago and I got nothing. I am bitcoin exclusive and the whole thing. They clearly do not process these payouts in the order they are received. I wonder what the rhyme or reason to why others get paid same day and I do not. Maybe they just look at me as a loser so figure an extra 24 hours+ with the $ in my account is good for them. really dont know
    Even more bizzare is his last post :
    Any list with 5dimes at the top can't be taken seriously. They can take their $100 bet limits and .....
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  35. 10-17-18 10:04 PM #35
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    Wow...horrible news.

    5D’s has always treated me with respect and never had any issues with payouts. I hope that brings good karma to the situation.

    Hoping for the best.
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