What are the 2 most OVERRATED books that you've played at?

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  • MadCapper
    SBR MVP
    • 01-27-08
    • 4179

    #1
    What are the 2 most OVERRATED books that you've played at?
    I'm talking about the books that people praise all day on these forums.

    From your experiences, what are the 2 most overrated books?

    I'm not saying the 2 books are bad.....but they can be overrated.

    Lets hear it....
    My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
  • ShamsWoof10
    SBR MVP
    • 11-15-06
    • 4827

    #2
    Cris and Greek...

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    • jjgold
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 07-20-05
      • 388179

      #3
      Legendz
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      • HedgeHog
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 09-11-07
        • 10128

        #4
        Cascade and Betmania. Both had respectable ratings at one time. Of the two, Cascade is the bigger disappointment by far.
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        • michael777
          SBR MVP
          • 09-20-05
          • 1936

          #5
          wagerstreet (very very low limits) betmania (kicked out after 3 horse bets)
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          • Bullajami
            SBR Sharp
            • 12-23-05
            • 472

            #6
            Bowmans

            Legendz
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            • MadCapper
              SBR MVP
              • 01-27-08
              • 4179

              #7
              2 books that I believe are the most overrated havent been mentioned yet....
              My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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              • BigBollocks
                SBR MVP
                • 06-11-06
                • 2045

                #8
                #1) 5Dimes....win about three $500 bets in their reduced juice wagering and you're cut to $50

                #2) Bodog....Genius marketers who appeal to the small time idiots. Late posted lines, low limits, dual lines, and slow payouts.


                Internationally it would have been a tie between WillHill and Bet365 for me...win two tennis wagers for a dime and you're limits are cut to nothing at both these shops

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                • MadCapper
                  SBR MVP
                  • 01-27-08
                  • 4179

                  #9
                  Originally posted by BigBollocks
                  #1) 5Dimes....win about three $500 bets in their reduced juice wagering and you're cut to $50

                  #2) Bodog....Genius marketers who appeal to the small time idiots. Late posted lines, low limits, dual lines, and slow payouts.


                  Internationally it would have been a tie between WillHill and Bet365 for me...win two tennis wagers for a dime and you're limits are cut to nothing at both these shops


                  Sucks about those limits being cut.

                  You mentioned one of my MOST OVERRATED books....BoDog!

                  If not for their awesome marketing this book would have been out of business years ago. Just not a good book.
                  My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                  • BigBollocks
                    SBR MVP
                    • 06-11-06
                    • 2045

                    #10
                    Originally posted by MadCapper
                    Sucks about those limits being cut.

                    You mentioned one of my MOST OVERRATED books....BoDog!

                    If not for their awesome marketing this book would have been out of business years ago. Just not a good book.
                    They're an atrocious book in every single way, but you have to hand it to them in the sense that they marketed brilliantly to the average 18-25 year old idiot, and then targeted their betting patterns to juice them out even more on top of already late/bad lines with low limits. They had the recipe for an absolute cash cow despite poor customer service and slowpays...
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                    • MadCapper
                      SBR MVP
                      • 01-27-08
                      • 4179

                      #11
                      I'm somewhat surprised no one has mentioned the other book I am thinking about.
                      My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                      • pvcpipe
                        SBR Hustler
                        • 01-22-08
                        • 56

                        #12
                        bodog
                        legendz/pig
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                        • Kellen
                          SBR MVP
                          • 01-19-08
                          • 3484

                          #13
                          Bodog by far. I hate this book.
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                          • pvcpipe
                            SBR Hustler
                            • 01-22-08
                            • 56

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Kellen
                            Bodog by far. I hate this book.

                            I had a serious payout issue with them awhile back. I don't think they deserve an "A" rating. They do offer competitive prices on dogs, but the late lines are a pain in the ass.
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                            • BigDog
                              SBR Sharp
                              • 12-09-05
                              • 452

                              #15
                              #1-Bodog

                              #2-Bodog

                              Bodog is a prime example that there are alot online players that doesnt realize how many other much better options are available......**** you Bodog!
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                              • MadCapper
                                SBR MVP
                                • 01-27-08
                                • 4179

                                #16
                                BoDog getting a lot of votes.
                                My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                                • Keith Richard
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 07-06-06
                                  • 1576

                                  #17
                                  Bodog and Betjamaica
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                                  • MadCapper
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 01-27-08
                                    • 4179

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Keith Richard
                                    Bodog and Betjamaica
                                    Bing F-ing Go!

                                    You nailed this one, keith!
                                    My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                                    • trytrytry
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 03-13-06
                                      • 23656

                                      #19
                                      most overrated sports books off all time would be

                                      betgrande

                                      bodog
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                                      • MrX
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 01-10-06
                                        • 1540

                                        #20
                                        5dimes.
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                                        • gambleballs
                                          SBR Sharp
                                          • 10-15-07
                                          • 466

                                          #21
                                          Wagerweb was rated a B at one point when I was playing there. Nothing but problems. They operated like D joint. Probably still do.
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                                          • MBENZ
                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                            • 01-07-07
                                            • 5238

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by MadCapper
                                            Bing F-ing Go!

                                            You nailed this one, keith!
                                            Don't need an explanation on Bodog,but I would love to hear the betjam one.
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                                            • Keith Richard
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 07-06-06
                                              • 1576

                                              #23
                                              BJam is a good book. Good customer service and very safe fast payouts. Lines are just average though.I usually find a better number at a few other places.I'd rather use Wagerstreet personally over them as they have have better software and dime lines on run lines and totals in baseball.
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                                              • imgv94
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 11-16-05
                                                • 17192

                                                #24
                                                Anyone who says Bet Jamaica is overrated is wrong imo.

                                                Fast easy no hassle payouts, great customer service, reliable, user friendly software. Plus scotty is a great GM.

                                                No fukkin way is betjm overrated. A+ book if there ever was one.
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                                                • purecarnagge
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 10-05-07
                                                  • 4843

                                                  #25
                                                  5dimes.
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                                                  • ChuteBoxe
                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                    • 11-21-07
                                                    • 6885

                                                    #26
                                                    BetJam is a decent book, but severely overrated. Customer service is decent, but the phone clerks are a little rude and uniformative at times, no overnight lines, and their numbers are always 1/2 point - 1 point off IMO. No moneylines for dogs over 14 points which is retarded. On top of that, there ml's on dogs are lower than most places. I rarely use my acct anymore. If a friend asks me to put in a wager or something for him, I'll put his $200 in there, so it don't affect my regular accts. Otherwise that acct has been $0 for a while. Never accept a bonus there either. Your money will be trapped. A couple positive things I must say though, is that they're excellent on payment delivery, and they run a lot of free contests on the top boards. B-B+.
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                                                    • OrionSky
                                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                                      • 07-21-07
                                                      • 939

                                                      #27
                                                      BookMaker
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                                                      • hoopster42
                                                        Restricted User
                                                        • 02-12-08
                                                        • 6099

                                                        #28
                                                        abc islands without a doubt
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                                                        • Quebb Diesel
                                                          SBR MVP
                                                          • 01-26-08
                                                          • 3045

                                                          #29
                                                          i actually like bodog...i can deal w/ the late lines b/c i already plan off them from greek and bookmaker...they pay fast and provide a lot of info...cant complain w/ that
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                                                          • bettilimbroke999
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 02-04-08
                                                            • 13254

                                                            #30
                                                            ???

                                                            I've played on Bodog for years as well as virtually every other sportsbook online (at least the ones that weren't obvious scam sites set up by thieves simply to steal deposits) and I've never had a problem with slow payouts or bad customer service in fact the exact opposite, they have always given me a free West Un. payout within 24 hours of request every calendar month. Yes they have late lines that's b/c it is a recreational book not a Pinnacle sharphouse for 50k bettors, but for the avg player putting 50-100 on a game that's fine. Bet Jam IMO is questionable it wouldn't shock me if they stole my money any day now which is why I have trouble keeping money with the Jamaicans
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                                                            • MadCapper
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 01-27-08
                                                              • 4179

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by MBENZ
                                                              Don't need an explanation on Bodog,but I would love to hear the betjam one.
                                                              I'll give my reasons shortly. Just catching up now.
                                                              My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                                                              • stump
                                                                SBR MVP
                                                                • 09-14-05
                                                                • 1718

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by trytrytry
                                                                most overrated sports books off all time would be

                                                                betgrande

                                                                bodog

                                                                my thoughts exactly!
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                                                                • MadCapper
                                                                  SBR MVP
                                                                  • 01-27-08
                                                                  • 4179

                                                                  #33
                                                                  BoDog is the unanimous one it seems.

                                                                  But BetJamaica, although a good book, is very very overrated in my opinion.

                                                                  When I get a little time I will post all my reasons. I'm sure many of you will agree.
                                                                  My Blog: http://madcapper.mysbrforum.com/
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                                                                  • betplom
                                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                                    • 09-20-06
                                                                    • 13444

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Pinnacle:

                                                                    Man these guys are arrogant fvcks!

                                                                    Dealing with customer non service at Pinnacle is right up there on my list of least favourite thing to do.

                                                                    e-mail only, I'll admit the response time is quick via email but trying to get something explained/resolved is a pain in the ass, really.

                                                                    I'd much rather deal with Canbet.

                                                                    Personally, Pinny doesn't even come close to Canbet for me.
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                                                                    • RWeik
                                                                      SBR Rookie
                                                                      • 02-21-08
                                                                      • 1

                                                                      #35
                                                                      BoDog

                                                                      Legendz
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