What is your opinion about bonuses?

**tltaylor89** · 09-15-10, 10:26 PM

If the rollover is over 5X I want no part of it.I really don't take bonuses unles I know I will have the money in for the whole season of the sport I'm playing.

**no1here** · 09-15-10, 10:40 PM

millions are being given away and I want my share.

**dlw902** · 09-15-10, 10:47 PM

very good... yes the book that i typically deal with gives great bonuses but insist that you roll it over 8x... very difficult to do.

**Hareeba!** · 09-15-10, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by dlw902

I used to always be very big on trying to get bonuses but over time, I have begun to think that it is more of a problem having a bonus than not getting one. The reason i say that is, whenever I deposit, I typically make good bets and can sometimes double/triple/quadruple my money. The only problem is, then I become GREEDY and bet too many games and end up losing it all trying to meet me rollover. Today, I deposited into a book that had 100% FP bonus but I decided to not take the bonus where if I get it up to the amount that I would like it to be at, I could take it out without having to worry about rolling it a certain number of times. Just curious if you guys typically still look for a bonus or over time, do you have the same problem trying to meet roll over requirements.

Well firstly, probably the most important thing about punting is discipline and it sounds like you need to lift your act on that front rather than use it as an excuse not to take bonuses

However, given the books I play at bonuses are a rarity and I don't go chasing them elsewhere. As a general rule those that offer bonuses also have high juice and you are giving back to them every time you bet there (which you must do to make your rollover). In the long run being able to bet where the best odds are on offer will imho be more profitable and less hassle than taking bonuses.

**Kaabee** · 09-15-10, 11:01 PM

if a book is offering you a bonus and you aren't looking for a quick score then there is no reason not to take it

**footballcookie** · 09-15-10, 11:02 PM

bonus........not good keep your own money you will cash out more often!

**Mr Windy City** · 09-15-10, 11:07 PM

A bonus offered by an offshore company is just a ploy to make you deposit with them. It's a dare by the book to see if you can "rollover" your original deposit 2x, 4x, 8x, etc. Most gamblers will bust before they reach there "rollover" and most will never even see a bonus and the book can care less. **** bonuses, there for losers.

**oiler** · 09-15-10, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by dlw902

I used to always be very big on trying to get bonuses but over time, I have begun to think that it is more of a problem having a bonus than not getting one. The reason i say that is, whenever I deposit, I typically make good bets and can sometimes double/triple/quadruple my money. The only problem is, then I become GREEDY and bet too many games and end up losing it all trying to meet me rollover. Today, I deposited into a book that had 100% FP bonus but I decided to not take the bonus where if I get it up to the amount that I would like it to be at, I could take it out without having to worry about rolling it a certain number of times. Just curious if you guys typically still look for a bonus or over time, do you have the same problem trying to meet roll over requirements.

yeah bodog took all there bonuses away and seems to favor the underdog alot

**stikymess** · 09-15-10, 11:11 PM

You have to look at yourself and see what kind of player you are? If you struggle getting the rollover before you are close to cashing out your issue maybe money management. I've gotten in the habit of depositing once before baseball and leave the money in all season so a roll over isn't an issue. If you deposit and need the money for rent by the end of the month then don't take it. It's free money and you can negotiate the roll over, try it and see if they bite. They say 8X, say well down the block they are saying 6X. play the game. Good luck.

**pat venditto** · 09-15-10, 11:15 PM

I like taking bonuses personally. Free money is free money

**thezbar** · 09-15-10, 11:16 PM

I avoid high rollover bonuses. Cash bonus with 3x rollover is about my limit. I'm beginning to think bonuses are more trouble than there worth.

**Hareeba!** · 09-15-10, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by pat venditto

I like taking bonuses personally. Free money is free money

as is excessive juice for the bookie

**G's pks** · 09-15-10, 11:29 PM

I will cash on a 4x rollover this fall...

**Climate** · 09-15-10, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by pat venditto

I like taking bonuses personally. Free money is free money

That's what I'm talking about Willis! I'll take free cash if they want to give it to me.

**Hareeba!** · 09-15-10, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by Climate

That's what I'm talking about Willis! I'll take free cash if they want to give it to me.

it ain't free if there are conditions (favourable to the book) attached to it

**heathcliffm** · 09-15-10, 11:46 PM

i will take a bonus if i plan on playing all season and the book offers something matchbook doesn't offer

**Hareeba!** · 09-16-10, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by heathcliffm

i will take a bonus if i plan on playing all season and the book offers something matchbook doesn't offer

do the maths:
your required rollover x difference in odds (Matchbook - bonus bookie) x strike rate - bonus

**jalle** · 09-16-10, 02:29 AM

If your dad gives you 10$ to buy candies and then your grandmaa adds 10$ on top of it ,
HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT IT?

**Hareeba!** · 09-16-10, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by jalle

If your dad gives you 10$ to buy candies and then your grandmaa adds 10$ on top of it ,
HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT IT?

Relevance?

what conditions are attached?

**Mr Windy City** · 09-16-10, 03:38 AM

Originally posted by jalle

If your dad gives you 10$ to buy candies and then your grandmaa adds 10$ on top of it ,
HOW WOULD YOU FEEL ABOUT IT?

No. How about that happens and then the candy store says, "come back when you have $100 and you can have some candy."

That's what the books are doing. They are betting that you will go bust before you reach the rollover. Once you go bust, they actually gave you ZIP.

**Sunde91** · 09-16-10, 03:50 AM

Depends on how much I plan on betting there, lines of book, and of course rollover. Prefer 5x or less, maybe 10x if it's a good deal.

A bonus like 5Dimes reduced juice is obviously always preferrable to a FP or cash.

Today, I deposited into a book that had 100% FP bonus but I decided to not take the bonus

DSI bonus with 20x rollver? Smart pass..

**KingKolzig** · 09-16-10, 03:59 AM

the most important thing is the credibility of the book. a solid 100% fp bonus from a book that will pay sbr members is an awesome deal if you plan on staying an entire season on baseball or football ect...........second most important thing is the sneaky rules they have about what counts for a bonus and what doesnt. some dont count props at all. some count mlb lines 1/2 value. if ALL straight wagers count towards the bonus and you ARE planning on playing the season out anyways u would be an idiot not to take a bonus

**Hareeba!** · 09-16-10, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by KingKolzig

the most important thing is the credibility of the book. a solid 100% fp bonus from a book that will pay sbr members is an awesome deal if you plan on staying an entire season on baseball or football ect...........second most important thing is the sneaky rules they have about what counts for a bonus and what doesnt. some dont count props at all. some count mlb lines 1/2 value. if ALL straight wagers count towards the bonus and you ARE planning on playing the season out anyways u would be an idiot not to take a bonus

so you don't even consider the extra juice you are paying to put all your bets through that book?

**MBENZ** · 09-16-10, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by stikymess

You have to look at yourself and see what kind of player you are? If you struggle getting the rollover before you are close to cashing out your issue maybe money management. I've gotten in the habit of depositing once before baseball and leave the money in all season so a roll over isn't an issue. If you deposit and need the money for rent by the end of the month then don't take it. It's free money and you can negotiate the roll over, try it and see if they bite. They say 8X, say well down the block they are saying 6X. play the game. Good luck.

Accurate post,bonuses are rediculous for guys that are in and out players.If you are in it for the long haul,it's stupid not to use it.As far as negotiating the bonus and roll,that works too,just make sure you have the details in an email for later proof.Some of these hucksters will promise the moon to get your money.

**robmpink** · 09-16-10, 05:08 AM

I take bonuses all the time.

**KingKolzig** · 09-16-10, 05:14 AM

"all my bets"............"super-high juice" ??????????? ppl like you give bonuses a bad rap. books dont put bonuses out cause they make out like bandits on them. they do it to compete and to find reckless suckers. sportbet used to have a 50% cash with a 7x rollover. their juice wasnt any different than any other book, except on soccer, and if i got a line early i always got a good price............i will only deposit with a bonus. cause i never have over 3k in any account so ill always get payed. bonuses are a dream scenario for bettors like me

**KingKolzig** · 09-16-10, 05:17 AM

if a player bonus hunted, scalped and middled with a $5k bankroll they would make at least $500 per month. but few probably do this cause its boring and its hard work

**jimbo747** · 09-16-10, 06:09 AM

I'm only in this game for the bonus and loose lines. The only bonuses I've ever done with a high WR (such as 12bet) are ones where the odds are really good (titanbet was an exception as it was a really high cash bonus). Willing to take a bonus with low wr if odds are crap, like bet at home, gamebookers etc. Is it novibet with a $2500 rollover on a $25 bonus? Hillarious.

**d1m@** · 09-16-10, 06:10 AM

you should take bonuses with care , I mean that often when someone takes bonus he becomes more greedy and at last he can lose even own money, so one way to take bonuses is with SELFCONTROL

**rhinkoll** · 09-16-10, 06:16 AM

rollover requirement not a problem for me, but only in the long run

**Mudcat** · 09-16-10, 06:23 AM

I like bonuses very much

**TheBeautifulGame** · 09-16-10, 06:58 AM

It all depends on the rollover really. a 10x-12x rollover is a rollover I would not take. Fair play to people that have the balls to take that.

**wrongturn** · 09-16-10, 07:55 AM

yeah, if you don't like rollover, then don't take the bonus

**patswin** · 09-16-10, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Mudcat

I like bonuses very much

me too