Thinking about signing up at cris

**David** · 03-20-06, 04:58 PM

They pay the fee for the pager as long as your account is active. They will not let you make a withdrawal until you have satisfied the rollover.

**Catsfan** · 03-20-06, 11:57 PM

Their are much better books out ther than CRIS. Try Pinnacle, Bet Trojan, Bet Jamaica, or Heritage before going to CRIS.

**Mudcat** · 03-21-06, 01:27 AM

I like CRIS. But if the bonus is a big factor, you can do better than the 20% freeplay at CRIS. There are lots of respectable books with 20-25% cash sign-up bonuses. Most of them will let you withdraw early and forfeit the bonus if you want to.

Mind you, I don't know what value you put on that pager.

I could make better recommendations if I knew exactly what you look for in a book but off the top of my head:

Hollywood has a 15% cash + 15% free-play deal for deposits of 2K or more. You can get 15%/10% on 1-2k.

ABC Islands - several bonus options up to 25% cash.

WWTS - 20% cash bonus (plus I think there is some kind of small free futures bet thrown in).

777rock - 20% cash signup and reloads.

BetDon had a 25% offer that just expired but they'd probably give it to you if you asked. Otherwise 20%.

I could name more.

I don't know how you feel about rollovers etc so I would suggest confirming all the nitty gritty details with the books before depositing. I'm 99% sure you can withdraw early and forfeit the bonus at all these books but it's worth double-checking.

**pags11** · 03-21-06, 04:07 AM

I think betcris is a good book...

**the boss** · 03-21-06, 07:52 AM

There are some very good books to consider --

Cascade 20% cash bonus

Skybook always is running special sign up deals and have reload bonus specials just about everyweek emailed to its members. Also has free 1/2 pt for life.

Canbet 20% bonus and reduced juice -107 instead of -110

**JoshW** · 03-21-06, 08:02 AM

Call for the details on the pager. I got one, not that I ever really used it, but this was the fourth time they said they would send me one, all the other times it never happened. So if you want the pager, call them an confirm the details, make it clear that the pager is a priority to you, and have whatever sales guy you talk to update you on the status of it being sent (and call them until you actually get it).

I like the CRIS bonus because always lots of things to bet at CRIS and they are as solid as they come.

**Mudcat** · 03-21-06, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by lakerfan

Call for the details on the pager. I got one, not that I ever really used it, but this was the fourth time they said they would send me one, all the other times it never happened. So if you want the pager, call them an confirm the details, make it clear that the pager is a priority to you, and have whatever sales guy you talk to update you on the status of it being sent (and call them until you actually get it).

I meant to say that you may not even be eligible for the pager. I couldn't get it because I'm in Canada (not that I cared). But if you're in the US you should be fine.

I just want to reiterate that, once you narrow down your search, it's a good idea to check the details with the books and/or ask follow-up questions here before going ahead with a deposit. An example of why I say this is, Canbet has been mentioned. It's true they have a 20% sign-up bonus but the max is $100 so if you sent your whole $1500 there, you would still only get $100 bonus.

**natrass** · 03-21-06, 11:33 AM

Yes, I am about to tap into the US books so I am reading this eagerly.

They dont mind having a long list of conditions do they? Does that actually help attract people ... Id doubt it very much.

Keep it simple chaps ... deposit X, get Y, rollover Z. Thats it?? ... oh no, first $400 is 20%, $400-$1000 is 10%, 10% must be on horses, freeplay not returnable, want to cash out?? ... more rules, neteller?? ... more rules, blah blah blah.

**bigboydan** · 03-21-06, 11:57 AM

pete, i'm assuming you play on betting bases this with these funds. if thats the case, you might want to checkout 5dimes. this book offers nickel overnite lines, and 10 cent lines upto -190.

there current bonus offers are as follows:

New Account Bonuses: 50% Free-play
- 5x rollover on deposits of $50 to $400 valid for: SolidPay, InstaDebit, Moneybookers, e-gold

20% Free-play
- 5x roll-over
- for Neteller, ******, ******* and InstaCash on deposits $50-$5,000

20% Free-play
- 5x roll-over
- for Western Union deposits of $100-$2500.

20% Free-play
- 5x roll-over
- for SolidPay, Moneybookers, e-gold deposits between $401 - $5,000

Reload Bonuses: 20% Free-play
-on deposits of $250 to $2500 using *******, SolidPay, eGold, ******, Neteller, InstaDebit and Moneybookers, 10% using **, 10% on InstaCash + fees paid.
- 5x rollover

Promotions / Incentives : 15% Cash Back on all your overall loses (must be applied for)

10% EXTRA for Win and Exotic bets at major horse tracks

Fridays 2/1 BlackJack in the Bonus Casino

5 cent Overnight Baseball Lines

**Mudcat** · 03-21-06, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by natrass

Yes, I am about to tap into the US books so I am reading this eagerly.

They dont mind having a long list of conditions do they? Does that actually help attract people ... Id doubt it very much.

Keep it simple chaps ... deposit X, get Y, rollover Z. Thats it?? ... oh no, first $400 is 20%, $400-$1000 is 10%, 10% must be on horses, freeplay not returnable, want to cash out?? ... more rules, neteller?? ... more rules, blah blah blah.

I hear ya. Things aren't actually that complicated once you get immersed in it - or at least I don't find them so - but there is a certain amount of work and expertise involved.

But the work pays off. Make sure you bring your questions here Natrass.

At the risk of over-complicating this thread, $1500 could be spread out among a handful of books with BIG (but limited) sign-up bonuses or March Madness deals (ex - Carib, Sportbet, Trojan, US Sportsbook, betVSI) and and it could earn over 50% cash.

**Pistol Pete** · 03-21-06, 12:29 PM

Thank you everyone for your help, I really appreciate it

**rolemand** · 03-29-06, 12:45 PM

I have the pager and it works great. I love their match play bonus it's free money every time. Plus theirs no restrictions on having net losses to get the match play which makes Cris one of the top books out there.

**The Great One** · 03-29-06, 01:08 PM

What is the advantage of having their pager?

**nikosgr** · 03-29-06, 01:18 PM

Is this pager working in Europe?I dont think so.
I was wondering if players and Cris could exchange this pager with cash.I m sure that some ppl are not interesting in this pager, why not sell it back to Cris, and get some cash?
Their loyalty programme is a great plus.Some ppl are making real good money out of it.In depth of time, their loyalty programme will offer much more than the initial 20% free play.