Sorry guys....another dumb question.....

[Marigold HD]

Sorry again for this..
I phoned my sportsbook today and wanted to make a large wager........The over/under limits are $5000. So I wagered $4000 on the bluejays over, they said no I can only bet $3000. I asked about the 5000 limit and they said I don't qualify for it. They asked if I had an agent......AGENT???? What the frick is an agent???. I know Crosby, Lebron, and Brady have one. PLease explains this guys........Thanks again

[SBR Lou]

They may think you're a professional athlete, and lowered your limits for fear of having inside information, so they're inquiring to speak with your sports agent.

[topgame85]

usually someone state side who can vouch your not betting over your head or have inside info or connections etc

[Marigold HD]

I don't think it has anything to do with sports agents....Do any of the moderators know?

[SBR Lou]

I don't think it has anything to do with sports agents....Do any of the moderators know?

An agent is a person that sets you up with a book(s), they also can extend you credit to play there. It's rumored for instance that Pinnacle has many agents working in the US.

[Justin7]

I don't think it has anything to do with sports agents....Do any of the moderators know?

Marigold,

The only dumb question is one that isn't asked.

Books have limits for 2 reasons: 1. Limit how much they lose to "wise guys", and 2. Limit their exposure on a game, regardless of who bets it.

What book is it? There aren't a lot of books that take 5k on an MLB total. If they refused their posted limit, they think you are a wise guy (or the game might have been circled).

Care to share what book it was?

[Marigold HD]

Thanks for replying Justin7.... I knew I could count on you......I'm no wiseguy that's for sure.

DSI is the book

[rake922]

When they asked if you had an agent, how did you respond?

[Marigold HD]

When they asked if you had an agent, how did you respond?

"Agent, what the frvck is an agent?"......they reply, "would you like me to transfer to customer service sir." I said no and hung up the phone.

[SBR Lou]

"Agent, what the frvck is an agent?"......they reply, "would you like me to transfer to customer service sir." I said no and hung up the phone.

Probably made yourself look like more of a wise guy by feigning naivete...

Don't sweat it, just go through Bookmaker directly and you should be able to get down the posted limits..

[Marigold HD]

No, I am done wagering high now......Going for a big cash-out tomorrow...Wish me luck, I always need it with these guys.

[SBR Lou]

No, I am done wagering high now......Going for a big cash-out tomorrow...Wish me luck, I always need it with these guys.

Good luck buddy... Better to just wager medium anyway, reserve those large plays for something really worth it..

[Marigold HD]

Good luck buddy... Better to just wager medium anyway, reserve those large plays for something really worth it..

your absolutely right...Will cash out and play small, like the fun old days. Large bet ruin my day.....Can't work, eat, bang old lady, think etc..50-100 plays casually.

[rake922]

If they brought up the term "agent"

Why not ask for an explanation of what they mean

[Marigold HD]

If they brought up the term "agent"

Why not ask for an explanation of what they mean

That's why I'm asking you guys....I trust you guys more I guess

[Justin7]

Marigold,

If your first bet with a book was 4k, their first thoughts are "Who is this guy? Is he bearding for someone?" That's a bigger bet than most recreational players will make.

DSI is part of the Cris family. They are safe and fair (although their withdrawal fees suck).

[LT Profits]

Um, excuse me, but aren't agents like, what's the word, ILEGAL?

It is probably not a good idea to talk about agents and identify the book by name in an open forum.

[big joe 1212]

An agent is a bookie who sets you up with an account at the sportsbook. The agent is actually responsible for paying you. They are an illegal bookie who pays fees to the sportsbook to book your bets and make the lines, etc. Pretty much they set a limit for you and it gets wiped clean every week when you settle up with your agent/bookie.

[Marigold HD]

Makes sense!!!!

[Marigold HD]

Marigold,

If your first bet with a book was 4k, their first thoughts are "Who is this guy? Is he bearding for someone?" That's a bigger bet than most recreational players will make.

DSI is part of the Cris family. They are safe and fair (although their withdrawal fees suck).

No, I don't start off large.........Start small, work your way up then pound games heavy.....It takes about a week.