5dimes bashing

[szk1983]

I don't understand why it seems like everyone on this forum bashes 5dimes. In the last 3 weeks I have recieved three $2500 dollar withdrawals from 5dimes. 2 via moneygram, and one via western union. They have always been prompt in paying, and have not lowered my limits whatsoever. I just get nervous when I always hear bad things about a book, and in this case just don't get it. I'll admit that the few times I've had to deal with Tony he was less than pleasant, but all I care about is getting paid. Any thoughts?

[SBR Lou]

I don't understand why it seems like everyone on this forum bashes 5dimes. In the last 3 weeks I have recieved three $2500 dollar withdrawals from 5dimes.

I don't believe anyones "bashing" of 5dimes included payout issues at any time, Szk. 5Dimes is secure financially and does pay.

[Lucas]

i agree,
last day i finished SBRreview, but unfortunatelly sbr pages are unable to get the data
i went on a nice run to mid 5 figures, i was paid promptly and got limits reduced to 50%

(A) recreational bookie

[bigboydan]

Glad to hear you about your pleasant experiences you had with them.

5Dimes is a very good recreational type book. They pay promptly and do offer a very good selection of payment options for it's U.S. players.

[Sagarin]

I like them for hockey.

[pico]

I don't understand why it seems like everyone on this forum bashes 5dimes. In the last 3 weeks I have recieved three $2500 dollar withdrawals from 5dimes. 2 via moneygram, and one via western union. They have always been prompt in paying, and have not lowered my limits whatsoever. I just get nervous when I always hear bad things about a book, and in this case just don't get it. I'll admit that the few times I've had to deal with Tony he was less than pleasant, but all I care about is getting paid. Any thoughts?

have you had the pleasure of talking to tony?

[Stumpage]

As Crazy noted, payouts are not an issue with 5Dimes. Congrats on your winnings and prompt payouts, but continue on your path of success and it should only be a matter of time before you are cut and/or asked to leave. Actually, that's not even deserving of a bashing, as I look at that behaviour from 5Dimes as simply a business decision on their part, as I was booted myself in early 2007.

Any bashing seems to center around this Tony fella. I've never had the experience of his acquaintance, but from what I've read here on several occasions, it would appear that he is an a**hole of monolithic proportions, under the belief that he, and not some religious entity, is the actual Creator of the Universe.

[remmy358]

As Crazy noted, payouts are not an issue with 5Dimes. Congrats on your winnings and prompt payouts, but continue on your path of success and it should only be a matter of time before you are cut and/or asked to leave. Actually, that's not even deserving of a bashing, as I look at that behaviour from 5Dimes as simply a business decision on their part, as I was booted myself in early 2007.

Any bashing seems to center around this Tony fella. I've never had the experience of his acquaintance, but from what I've read here on several occasions, it would appear that he is an a**hole of monolithic proportions, under the belief that he, and not some religious entity, is the actual Creator of the Universe.

i believe tony is the owner. he is very serious.

[szk1983]

I have spoken to tony. And it obviously was not that pleasant. But what I dont get is that so many people have said that they were cut after winning small, so when I have three straight decent winning weeks, nothing has happened to me. Am I special, or do people exxagerate?

[remmy358]

I have spoken to tony. And it obviously was not that pleasant. But what I dont get is that so many people have said that they were cut after winning small, so when I have three straight decent winning weeks, nothing has happened to me. Am I special, or do people exxagerate?

it matters how you were winning. hitting parlays usually won't get you cut or lowered because they consider it lucky, books consider parlays sucker bets.

a few years ago i won 3 baseball games in a row, total winnings of about 13k. i called to put in a bet and they said my limit was 500. i immediately w/d my money and played elsewhere.

downsides to 5dimes - cutting limits/tossing players & a bonus system that is hard to figure out and prevents you from withdrawing (at least when i was there)...positives are that they have a zillion different line options and they pay in a heart beat...

[szk1983]

I have never played a parlay with 5dimes. I guess I'll just hope to keep winning and wait and see what happens. I'll just take the positive that incase anything happens, I know at the very least I'll be able to withdraw my funds.

[JimmyG]

5dimes has always been a good book...

huge selection and have always paid me no problem. cant ask for much more.

[remmy358]

I have never played a parlay with 5dimes. I guess I'll just hope to keep winning and wait and see what happens. I'll just take the positive that incase anything happens, I know at the very least I'll be able to withdraw my funds.

just ride it out - if they cut you, no big deal. not sure how much you bet, but it's probably goin to take at least 10k of winnings before they do anything...thats my guess

[Bill Dozer]

I don't understand why it seems like everyone on this forum bashes 5dimes. In the last 3 weeks I have recieved three $2500 dollar withdrawals from 5dimes. 2 via moneygram, and one via western union. They have always been prompt in paying, and have not lowered my limits whatsoever. I just get nervous when I always hear bad things about a book, and in this case just don't get it. I'll admit that the few times I've had to deal with Tony he was less than pleasant, but all I care about is getting paid. Any thoughts?

5Dimes was 7th in the forum poll and gets a lot of good feedback around here. Tony is passionate but reasonable. You won't be tossed unless you are playing steam. I would put them in between BetJam and TheGreek for tolerance of sharps. They attract a lot of sharps due to all the slow moving small market events and 105 juice.

[remmy358]

5Dimes was 7th in the forum poll and gets a lot of good feedback around here. Tony is passionate but reasonable. You won't be tossed unless you are playing steam. I would put them in between BetJam and TheGreek for tolerance of sharps. They attract a lot of sharps due to all the slow moving small market events and 105 juice.

hi bill,

when i played there, i never was on steam and they still cut my limits to 500

[stevee32]

So far so good betting at 5 dimes, pinnicle is the one to watch i heard there boxing limits are now $50 to$100 unless it is a major fight pretty big come down for the so called best sports book,my kid goes to junior high school and they book higher limits in the school yard,so keep you'r pinnicle glad u.s. citizens are barred(lol) who needs them if you like to bet boxing they should be rated f (for fraud) steve

[Brick Tamland]

good book in my top 5

[idontlikerocks]

every time i make a play i have to wait about 15 seconds to find out if i have action. this is a constant annoyance and makes this book worthy of a small bash .

[jjgold]

5 Dimes is a C type book only

I would never play there

[bigboydan]

every time i make a play i have to wait about 15 seconds to find out if i have action. this is a constant annoyance and makes this book worthy of a small bash .

15 second delays are minor compared to some of longer ones I have encountered. For example some Euro books will sometimes delay you anywhere from 90-120 seconds.

[katstale]

15 seconds? Hey, you must be doing good there. The next threshold is god will put you on a 25 second delay and cut your max bet to $50.

If you don't go away on your own at that point......

[SPECULATOR 13]

I have spoken to tony. And it obviously was not that pleasant. But what I dont get is that so many people have said that they were cut after winning small, so when I have three straight decent winning weeks, nothing has happened to me. Am I special, or do people exxagerate?

or your lying!!!,
every body get F*ck to moment they start winning with these sh*tty books EXCEPT FOR YOU!!!
These boiler room operations like that 5 dimes or all the British books are there to take a inspecting players money only!!!,someone said it was "a business decision..."no it's not.
It is a scam to cut someone when they are winning and outright thievery when they are losing and not allowed to recoup!!!.
The reason is it so,is because they do not tell you ahead of time of that you will be CON that way,before you deposit your money,if anything they IMPLY the contrary.
To say"we reserve the right to accept A BET..." or "limits varies" does not tell someone that hasn't been school buy SBR what is awaiting down the road.
It should be required on the front page of these boiler room operations like that 5 dimes(or any of these u.k. books) to write in a DISCLAIMER in red letters warning a unsuspecting punter what awaits them if these situations arise!

Than these betting practices could be called "a business decision" not before!!!!

[idontlikerocks]

15 second delays are minor compared to some of longer ones I have encountered. For example some Euro books will sometimes delay you anywhere from 90-120 seconds.

i would have to start another hobby with a 90 second delay. anybody have any ideas on delay hobbies?

[Gurni]

5 Dimes is a C type book only

I would never play there

I agree. Most overrated book ive ever played at.
After placing 2 bets on their few -105 NBA games, so on a major sport not NCAA or something, i alrdy had a delay on my ass. Useless, it wasnt even arbing.

[JimmyG]

I agree. Most overrated book ive ever played at.
After placing 2 bets on their few -105 NBA games, so on a major sport not NCAA or something, i alrdy had a delay on my ass. Useless, it wasnt even arbing.

The fact that they even offer -105 and they have NEVER had payment problems makes them much better than a C ...imo.

So you were delayed???...who cares.. if delays are the worst complaint against 5dimes i would consider them a pretty good book.

[purecarnagge]

that prick at 5dimes hung up on me. Then they told me when I called back swearing they wouldn't talk to me again. I mean your book hangs up on you. WTF you going to do when your book hangs up on you? Be happy and hold hands tell them how much you want to just give your money away?

5dimes Isn't an A book thats for sure. I guess the rating has to deal with mainly the fact that regardless what happens they pay there players.

[Gurni]

The fact that they even offer -105 and they have NEVER had payment problems makes them much better than a C ...imo.

So you were delayed???...who cares.. if delays are the worst complaint against 5dimes i would consider them a pretty good book.

It´s not only the delay...the owner is prolly the biggest prick in the industry, that adding up with the fact thati can use Pinny and MB makes 5D a no go for me..i simply don´t think this is an A book.

[20Four7]

I haven't had any real issues with 5dimes. I've doubled my initial deposit there, never asked for a withdrawal. I've had good customer service reps in live chat and NOT had the "pleasure" of Tony.

Keeping the fingers crossed. On a side note: Bet365 has halved my NBA limits from 1100 to 550, which shouldn't be surprising. I guess my next step is 55.