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    -FH- U.S. RANKINGS and the SBR U.S. RANKINGS

    **Please note, all books under same UMBRELLA ranked as one.


    -FH-

    1. MATCHBOOK
    2. 5DIMES
    3. GREEK/BETJAM
    4. HERITAGE
    5. LEGENDS
    6. BOOKMAKER
    7. SPORTSINTERACTION
    8. BETPHOENIX
    9. GRANDE
    10. REBATEWAGER


    SBR

    1. 5DIMES
    2. BOOKMAKER
    3. GREEK/BETJAM
    4. LEGENDS
    5. BETONLINE
    6. BODOG
    7. GRANDE
    8. BETPHOENIX
    9. HERITAGE
    10. INTERTOPS


    CONSENSUS SBR/FH


    1. 5DIMES ..............19
    2. GREEK.................16
    3. BOOKMAKER.........13
    4. LEGENDS.............13
    5. MATCHBOOK........10
    6. HERITAGE............9
    7T. BETPHOENIX.......6
    7T. GRANDE..............6
    7T. BetOnline..........6
    10. BODOG................5
    11. SIA...................4
    12. REBATEWAGER.....1
    13. INTERTOPS..........1
    Last edited by Fishhead; 07-29-10 at 10:37 AM.

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    The 13 books listed are all worth a look if you reside in the U.S............
    Last edited by Fishhead; 07-29-10 at 10:37 AM.

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    Nice list - A lot depends what your are looking for in a book. Thats why this site is so informative. I rarely bet teasers, props, parlays, live in game wagers, Non US major sports. So a lot of the thing other people look for are not important to me. For me Reduced Juice, Financial stability, and ease of $ in and out is important.

    My favorites on the list
    5Dimes reduced juice 5% and financialy stable never had a issue
    Matchbook they have the best lines, issues about their financial condition causes me to limit exposure and not leave large balances there (easy to transfer from 5 Dimes) but I play there a lot
    Heritage best customer service 7% juice not bad but prefer 5% or less.
    Rebate Wager had an interesting business model and I may try especially if they get an exchange.

    On the list I would not touch:
    BetPhoenix - not in business a long times and issues around their financial condition and website security as well as a lot of documented complaints.
    SIA - I had an account years ago and had some issues with them a lot of complaints in past, I guess they are trying to come back
    Bodog - I had an account there full juice and payment problems in the past as well, they sent me 3 bounced checks in the past.


    Does Greek, Legends, or Bookmaker offer reduced juice?

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    Quote Originally Posted by philswin View Post
    Nice list - A lot depends what your are looking for in a book. Thats why this site is so informative. I rarely bet teasers, props, parlays, live in game wagers, Non US major sports. So a lot of the thing other people look for are not important to me. For me Reduced Juice, Financial stability, and ease of $ in and out is important.

    My favorites on the list
    5Dimes reduced juice 5% and financialy stable never had a issue
    Matchbook they have the best lines, issues about their financial condition causes me to limit exposure and not leave large balances there (easy to transfer from 5 Dimes) but I play there a lot
    Heritage best customer service 7% juice not bad but prefer 5% or less.
    Rebate Wager had an interesting business model and I may try especially if they get an exchange.

    On the list I would not touch:
    BetPhoenix - not in business a long times and issues around their financial condition and website security as well as a lot of documented complaints.
    SIA - I had an account years ago and had some issues with them a lot of complaints in past, I guess they are trying to come back
    Bodog - I had an account there full juice and payment problems in the past as well, they sent me 3 bounced checks in the past.


    Does Greek, Legends, or Bookmaker offer reduced juice?





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    Solid Top Notch Books

    Jamaica
    Greek
    Rebatewager
    matchbook
    5 Dimes
    Bookmaker
    Hertiage

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    Thanks for the input Goldilocks, you roosterlicker.

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    You wonder if this how the marketing meetings at matchbook go
    "So Mr ***** how much should we spend on advertising"

    "Well how much are we spending now ?"

    "not sure let me review"

    1)Banner at Kenny's (RIP)..well we all know what that cost with the credit line
    2)poster Fishead...FREE How can you beat that
    3)Word of mouth in forumville

    "So should we send Dozer and Willhiiem money this year".....eh why bother and try and make this site the best exchange on the planet,We can't compete with Betfair so what the use
    beside we get all the free advertising we need with posters"

    Sad they don't even try.Even with out any marketing $ being spent they should at least say it's a private club and create a "Heritage Buzz"

    Great list Fish,I would put Grande higher but my agent is Thursday AM bright and early
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    Quote Originally Posted by minet123 View Post
    you wonder if this how the marketing meetings at matchbook go
    "so mr ***** how much should we spend on advertising"

    "well how much are we spending now ?"

    "not sure let me review"

    1)banner at kenny's (rip)..well we all know what that cost with the credit line
    2)poster fishead...free how can you beat that
    3)word of mouth in forumville

    "so should we send dozer and willhiiem money this year".....eh why bother and try and make this site the best exchange on the planet,we can't compete with betfair so what the use
    beside we get all the free advertising we need with posters"

    sad they don't even try.even with out any marketing $ being spent they should at least say it's a private club and create a "heritage buzz"

    great list fish,i would put grande higher but my agent is thursday am bright and early
    post of the month, !!!!

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    Good post. And good list Fish.

    As a poster already said it depends on what you are looking for. Try a few if you are not sure. If you roll anything large you should seriously stay with A+ books. We get guys writing in after hitting a hot run and are suddenly up 40 dimes and ask 'will I get paid?'. Of course we say which book? If its a Bookmaker.com we are happy to tell them of course you will. But a lot of guys go for some kind of hook and join a questionable book and then go on the run of their life only to find out the book has deleted everything and swears they neber heard of them.

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    The next update in the rankings will occur TWO WEEKS from today..................

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    nobody beats the greek for pro players. and nobody beats heritage for the rec players... imo.

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    Where is CREDITWAGERING.COM???

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    Quote Originally Posted by adlai View Post
    nobody beats the greek for pro players. and nobody beats heritage for the rec players... imo.

    TheGreek does not take much pro action during baseball season...........however, TheGreek is a top shop for professionals, you're correct.


    Lots of excellent REC books........and Heritage would indeed be in that group(this is not to say they don't attract pros, because they certainly do).

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    Greek will take pro action if you want their juiced baseball lines
    Majority of players will like any SBR Book on top of page

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Greek will take pro action if you want their juiced baseball lines
    Majority of players will like any SBR Book on top of page

    I do not like YOUWAGER, sorry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Greek will take pro action if you want their juiced baseball lines Majority of players will like any SBR Book on top of page
    for the last 3 years, i've given 99.9% of my action to the GREEK on all sports.

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    Fish I see you have a top 10.. When does the full list come out???

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    FISHHEAD WHAT KIND OF BULLSHIT ARE YOU PULLING YOU TOLD US BEFORE TO BE CAREFULL AT BET PHOINEX NOW YOU HAVE THEM AT NUMBER 7 WHAT THE F-CK IS UP WITH THAT

    BET PHOENIX MUST HAVE SENT HIM 100 DOLLAR BONUS TO CHANGE HIS MIND

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    Quote Originally Posted by BEANTOWNJIM View Post
    FISHHEAD WHAT KIND OF BULLSHIT ARE YOU PULLING YOU TOLD US BEFORE TO BE CAREFULL AT BET PHOINEX NOW YOU HAVE THEM AT NUMBER 7 WHAT THE F-CK IS UP WITH THAT

    BET PHOENIX MUST HAVE SENT HIM 100 DOLLAR BONUS TO CHANGE HIS MIND

    Things change ......these are BI-weekly rankings.


    Who knows, BP may be #1 or out of the top ten when the new rankings are released tommorrow.

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    surprised you to not have sportsbetting.com listed anywhere
    i love this place
    very underrated shop imo

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    Solid list Fishy. Cant beat Matchy and 5Dimes if you are an US player.

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    good list, love MB

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    [QUOTE=Fishhead;5690169]**Please note, all books under same UMBRELLA ranked as one.


    -FH-

    1. MATCHBOOK
    2. 5DIMES
    3. GREEK/BETJAM
    4. HERITAGE
    5. LEGENDS
    6. BOOKMAKER
    7. SPORTSINTERACTION
    8. BETPHOENIX
    9. GRANDE
    10. REBATEWAGER







    You sticking with this FISH?????????????????

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    [quote=pimike;8426279]
    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    **Please note, all books under same UMBRELLA ranked as one.


    -FH-

    1. MATCHBOOK
    2. 5DIMES
    3. GREEK/BETJAM
    4. HERITAGE
    5. LEGENDS
    6. BOOKMAKER
    7. SPORTSINTERACTION
    8. BETPHOENIX
    9. GRANDE
    10. REBATEWAGER







    You sticking with this FISH?????????????????



    The RANKINGS are updated every Friday............here are the latest rankings............

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/players-ta...14-2011-a.html

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    This deserves a bump.

    The book Fish ranked number 1 is out of business in the US, 4 weeks after he posted this.

    Awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LostBankroll View Post
    Solid list Fishy. Cant beat Matchy and 5Dimes if you are an US player.
    Oh, I think you can now.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinBlank View Post
    This deserves a bump.

    The book Fish ranked number 1 is out of business in the US, 4 weeks after he posted this.

    Awesome.

    .......and your point???

    Yes, they were #1.

    Now, like Pinnacle, they are not servicing U.S. clients any longer and would not be included at all in such ratings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinBlank View Post
    This deserves a bump.

    The book Fish ranked number 1 is out of business in the US, 4 weeks after he posted this.

    Awesome.

    4 weeks can u add monkey?? He made the list in July

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    Quote Originally Posted by donkdown View Post
    4 weeks can u add monkey?? He made the list in July
    How fuking stupid are you?

    Look at Fish's post above mine--- you know---the one dated JANUARY 14TH 2011!

    See it? Nice Sherlock.

    If you are going to be a wiseass-----at least BE SMART.

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    I stand corrected..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    .......and your point???

    Yes, they were #1.

    Now, like Pinnacle, they are not servicing U.S. clients any longer and would not be included at all in such ratings.
    Fishhead reminds me of Baghdad Bob. As Matchbook folded---Fishie kept on making his little list, completely clueless what was happening around him.

    Here's a video of Fish talking about Matchy...


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