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    Warning to offshore bettors

    This applies year-round, but especially at this time of year. Beware of being overly exposed at questionable books. NBA playoffs will be done in six weeks. Historically, if a book is going to close shop and stiff players, they do it in June/July. It's still only April, but if you have bigger balances at sketchy shops, it might be time to try to move some of that money out. This thread isn't intended to create panic and I don't have any books in mind that may be on the brink of failure, but it's just something to keep in mind at this time of year.

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    Rarely a book goes belly up anymore, they just usually get bought up by another outfit. In past years this might of been true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Rarely a book goes belly up anymore, they just usually get bought up by another outfit. In past years this might of been true.

    Huh....huh....huh?


    Ronald's advice should not be taken with a grain of salt.......................THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO BE IN QUESTIONABLE BOOKS AND/OR OVEREXPOSED AT AVERAGE BOOKS.

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    there is no reason to be exposed at all in questionable books, let alone overexposed.

    No reason to play at these kind of books!

    Too many solid books out there!

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    Quote Originally Posted by big joe 1212 View Post
    there is no reason to be exposed at all in questionable books, let alone overexposed.

    No reason to play at these kind of books!

    Too many solid books out there!

    This is true for most, but not all of us.

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    This is not something I have to worry about, hence i'm broke

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    Off Shore Books can go down in a flat second. They can simply run out of funds, get slammed by the Federal Government, or any other number of possibilities. Anyone who gambles in here and who does so using off shore books should be well aware of which books are on solid backing and which are not. It is never a wise idea to have all of your eggs invested in one basket, especially one off shore. I think that the advice given in this thread is very legitimate, and should be looked at seriously.

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    I do not see any C books or greater going bankrupt the last 3 years

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    i do not see any c books or greater going bankrupt the last 3 years

    what a great industry!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I do not see any C books or greater going bankrupt the last 3 years
    When did Cascade close up shop and stiff people? That wasn't too long ago and they were an A book here at SBR I believe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    When did Cascade close up shop and stiff people? That wasn't too long ago and they were an A book here at SBR I believe.




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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    When did Cascade close up shop and stiff people? That wasn't too long ago and they were an A book here at SBR I believe.
    Cascade still open Son

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Cascade still open Son



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    play at Matchbook, thegreek, betjam, pinnacle (if you can), no problems AT ALL there.

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    Open or not, they stiffed a lot of people.

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    What is difference between a shop whose URL doesn't load and a shop whose URL does load but does not process payouts? If anything the latter is worse.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Cascade still open Son
    cmon man

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    ronald

    we are on Caps -1.5 tonight pal

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    Saying cascade is still open may be the dumbest post you've ever made, Coach. And that says something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mathdotcom View Post
    ronald

    we are on Caps -1.5 tonight pal
    I like the Salami, 16.5 Under.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    Saying cascade is still open may be the dumbest post you've ever made, Coach. And that says something.



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    I feel very safe with my funds at the shop I play at! Never a problem getting my money whenever I want

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    Don't play at shit books..simple as that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    Don't play at shit books..simple as that
    It's not that simple. That's like saying don't buy penny stocks. Some of them can be very profitable if you pick your spots right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    play at Matchbook, thegreek, betjam, pinnacle (if you can), no problems AT ALL there.
    Those and Betfair and your money is safe in any UK book with a store front-although if you have half a brain they will cut your limits to 50 pence

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    Don't play at shit books..simple as that
    agreed. but, payouts always slow after the college basketball season. it's been that way for years. especially at the b and c rated books.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    It's not that simple. That's like saying don't buy penny stocks. Some of them can be very profitable if you pick your spots right.
    is this time to plug pennystockchaser.com?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    It's not that simple. That's like saying don't buy penny stocks. Some of them can be very profitable if you pick your spots right.
    Don't educate Brock. We prefer him this way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mathdotcom View Post
    Don't educate Brock. We prefer him this way.


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    Quote Originally Posted by ronald View Post
    This applies year-round, but especially at this time of year. Beware of being overly exposed at questionable books. NBA playoffs will be done in six weeks. Historically, if a book is going to close shop and stiff players, they do it in June/July. It's still only April, but if you have bigger balances at sketchy shops, it might be time to try to move some of that money out. This thread isn't intended to create panic and I don't have any books in mind that may be on the brink of failure, but it's just something to keep in mind at this time of year.

    Time to take what RONALD stated into consideration........RIGHT NOW!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Rarely a book goes belly up anymore, they just usually get bought up by another outfit. In past years this might of been true.
    Lazerwager...jj? Did you forget those crooks? They shut down after Nba

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    ronald does NOT want to be brain dead

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    Have been getting out of a few questionable books lately due to the time of year. Also have had less time to bet and post these days due to some dental issues.....and some mental issues.

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    And do not forget about Sexywagers.com

    BAUS

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    Thanks for the heads up.., its important for betors to be aware if this situations..., specially ending the NBA season..., hope no one gets stiffed now...

    Have a good one readers...

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