Bet Islands Offering a $3000 bonus

**Justin7** · 08-21-11, 08:31 PM

This offer is excessive. Allowing it on such high limits is just painting a bullseye for the sharps.

Everything I have heard about BetIslands has been good. This offer is the first negative thing I have heard of them.

**Raven66** · 08-21-11, 08:32 PM

Exactly.............bonus' are for LOSERS!!!!

**pavyracer** · 08-21-11, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Justin7

This offer is excessive. Allowing it on such high limits is just painting a bullseye for the sharps.

Everything I have heard about BetIslands has been good. This offer is the first negative thing I have heard of them.

Since you worked for a major offshore book in the past can you tell us what would be the motives of a "good" book offering such a "negative" offer exposing them to sharp action slaughtering?

**TheMoneyShot** · 08-21-11, 08:45 PM

I personally wouldn't do it. I think the next 4-5 months is a huge test for all remaining books. (Especially the ones who actually do pay.) The ones that don't pay... they will gladly take your money.

I would stick with the solid "A" books. The juice just isn't worth the squeeze.

**ABEHONEST** · 08-21-11, 09:28 PM

For all these guys that only collect and never lose, this is a great offer. Uh, actually, I'm not buying all that bragging, though?

**Legions36** · 08-21-11, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Raven66

Exactly.............bonus' are for LOSERS!!!!

LOL some people just don't know wtf they are talking about ever!!!

**Legions36** · 08-21-11, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by ABEHONEST

For all these guys that only collect and never lose, this is a great offer. Uh, actually, I'm not buying all that bragging, though?

Then don't buy it, who gives a sh-it what u think.

**rm18** · 08-21-11, 09:39 PM

I'm gonna bet regardless I just bet that rollover amount at bookmaker and heritage recently without a bonus, so it is like getting paid for what you do anyway getting that bonus, if the money is safe.

**cockblocker** · 08-21-11, 09:53 PM

" DEFINITIONS/RULES

The following terms and their respective definitions are frequently used in our Bonuses.
Rollovers are calculated based on deposit + freeplay winnings x rollover amount.

If a player deposits and loses his freeplay balance his rollover will then be calculated deposit + freeplay amount received and rollover established.

Example A: Player deposits $200 for a $200 freeplay with a 9 x rollover. The player wins $300 of the freeplay the rollover calculation would be $200 + 300 x 9 = $4500 rollover required.

Example B: Player deposits $200 for a $200 freeplay with a 9 x rollover. The player losses the freeplay the rollover calculation would be $200 + 200 x 9 = $3600 rollover required."

Basically your money is locked up if you accept the free play.

**BET THE HOOK** · 08-21-11, 10:27 PM

Its not that hard to complete the rollover. I took the 125% FP at BetGrizzley and just completed my rollover. Now that my balance os 4 times the deposit I am goint to request the payout. You can make that rollover in a week easy if you play everyday.

**Betislands** · 08-21-11, 10:39 PM

Hi guys,

This bonus is offered for a limited time only a few more weeks and does not translate into our our financial stability. The rollovers are in place and players will be paid out , just like most sportsbooks come football season we do our best to attract customers once the early bird is over our bonus structure will go back to normal but you cannot blame a book for trying to attract business.

As far as the ¨sharps¨are concerned I have said this before Betislands has no problems with a winning bettor but a bettor playing the moves on the board and beating our closing number day in and day out will probably see some changes in his account.

I am more than happy to answer anymore questions you may have but again because we offer a decent deal for clients does not mean we are not stable , SBR can confirm this.

Thanksgiving is a special occasion and I look forward in sharing it with you on this board , I know I have mentioned this before but I will mention it again we will be going invite only after superbowl.

Our no plastic business model allows us to pay on time and promptly and we will stand by this model to avoid any hassles for our account holders.

Cheers and good luck!

Jon

**TheCentaur** · 08-21-11, 11:27 PM

Jon are you looking for any help down there? I'm pretty much buried after this preseason y hablo Espanol un poco.

**KGambler** · 08-21-11, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Justin7

This offer is excessive. Allowing it on such high limits is just painting a bullseye for the sharps.

Everything I have heard about BetIslands has been good. This offer is the first negative thing I have heard of them.

What is your opinion of them offering a free P2P withdrawal every 30 days? I believe there are also no fees for P2P deposits. Is this (along with the big bonuses) a viable business model?

The last time I fell for the "hot new book" story I got royally screwed by BetPhoenix and that dirty scumbag Richard. I am thinking of trying out BetIslands but I am a little leery.

**Kaka** · 08-21-11, 11:46 PM

will you moneybookers soon Jon?

**Legions36** · 08-21-11, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by KGambler

What is your opinion of them offering a free P2P withdrawal every 30 days? I believe there are also no fees for P2P deposits. Is this (along with the big bonuses) a viable business model?

The last time I fell for the "hot new book" story I got royally screwed by BetPhoenix and that dirty scumbag Richard. I am thinking of trying out BetIslands but I am a little leery.

KGambler go for it i have been paid multiple times so far with no hassle, no sweat, actually the fastest yet 30 mins info in my email. U will love this book if u use them, they are one of my favs now.

**KGambler** · 08-22-11, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the feedback Legions.

I have been reading the BI threads and I can see their customers are very satisfied and that they have no outstanding complaints. I have no doubt they are currently providing great service, but I am a little cautious about the future of this book. Those P2P fees and bonuses have to eat into their bottom line.

I will make a deposit and give them a try though.

**Legions36** · 08-22-11, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by KGambler

Thanks for the feedback Legions.

I have been reading the BI threads and I can see their customers are very satisfied and that they have no outstanding complaints. I have no doubt they are currently providing great service, but I am a little cautious about the future of this book. Those P2P fees and bonuses have to eat into their bottom line.

I will make a deposit and give them a try though.

The owner used to own Wagerchief and it has been confirmed by SBR that they have plenty of money to cover things, have u noticed the new link on the SBR board for them.

**ABEHONEST** · 08-22-11, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Legions36

Then don't buy it, who gives a sh-it what u think.

Another paranoid loser?

**exstatman** · 08-22-11, 01:01 AM

Unless I'm missing something, the rollover is on the deposit PLUS the bonuses, so a $5k deposit that gets $1500 cash AND freeplay will result in a minimum rollover of $96,000. And if you hit anything on the freeplay, the rollover multiplies the winnings by 12x.

**Hareeba!** · 08-22-11, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by exstatman

Unless I'm missing something, the rollover is on the deposit PLUS the bonuses, so a $5k deposit that gets $1500 cash AND freeplay will result in a minimum rollover of $96,000. And if you hit anything on the freeplay, the rollover multiplies the winnings by 12x.

not if you manage to lose it all

**TheMoneyShot** · 08-22-11, 01:45 AM

I'd question stability... especially for the USA Player. They might not even be here in 3 months? Who knows? It's not even easy to send 5k unless from book to book? So, it's a lot of hype. BetOnline is doing this same BS... 10X - 12X Rollover garbage. Just think if you had a couple of calm cool cats who hit their free play + Bonus.... etc.. You mean 4 players who hit big... BetIsland will just donate 12k out of their pocket??? Come on. This whole thing is absurd.

**Betislands** · 08-22-11, 10:28 AM

Hi TheMoneyshot,

It is not donate 12k if someone beats their rollover and wins they will get páid you forget there is a 13 x rollover in place.

Like I have said before players have always gotten paid and they are now even faster , I understand that in the US market bettors must be careful but we are here to stay this is the reason why we do not accept ************ , echecks etc etc , our business could grow 3 x overnight if I decided to go that route but by turning my back on that I can assure you that we will be here for more seasons to come therefore the SBR upgrade.

Question a book when it starts slow paying , not when 3 weeks before the season they try to offer a decent bonus.

Cheers!!

Jon

**Betislands** · 08-22-11, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by KGambler

Those P2P fees and bonuses have to eat into their bottom line

Hi K,

It does not cost a book much to pick up the fees on a deposit actually it is quite inexpensive with most books turning into more cash it is a more cost effective way to go.

Cheers!

Jon

**Raven66** · 08-22-11, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Betislands

Hi TheMoneyshot,

It is not donate 12k if someone beats their rollover and wins they will get páid you forget there is a 13 x rollover in place.

Like I have said before players have always gotten paid and they are now even faster , I understand that in the US market bettors must be careful but we are here to stay this is the reason why we do not accept ************ , echecks etc etc , our business could grow 3 x overnight if I decided to go that route but by turning my back on that I can assure you that we will be here for more seasons to come therefore the SBR upgrade.

Question a book when it starts slow paying , not when 3 weeks before the season they try to offer a decent bonus.

Cheers!!

Jon

Why don't you offer Insta-Deb for Canadians?

**Monte** · 08-22-11, 10:37 AM

Stupid player's talk babbling, this bonus is nothing special.
The posters who say it is useless are stupid, and so are the posters who think the book will go down cos of it.
I feel for Jon for having to answer a bunch of clueless post whores.

**JohnnyC** · 08-22-11, 10:39 AM

Needs to offer Moneybookers/Neteller to be an A book.

**Monte** · 08-22-11, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by JohnnyC

Needs to offer Moneybookers/Neteller to be an A book.

This is exactly why the bonus cannot hurt them, the bonus whoring steam chasers are kept away by not offering methods that US players cannot use anyway.

**leetfox** · 08-22-11, 10:44 AM

Thanks for sharing this info. Will take a look at it

**Raven66** · 08-22-11, 10:53 AM

Jon,

Why don't you offer Insta-Deb for Canadians?

**No coincidences** · 08-22-11, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by RudyRuetigger

how fukkin dumb do u have to be to deposit there???

Hey RR -- do you have an account at BOL?

**Betislands** · 08-22-11, 10:56 AM

Hi Ravens,

Moneybookers and Insta should be in place soon in the meantime you can still use our current deposit methods.

Thanks!

Jon

**Raven66** · 08-22-11, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Betislands

Hi Ravens,

Moneybookers and Insta should be in place soon in the meantime you can still use our current deposit methods.

Thanks!

Jon

Thank You.

**Legions36** · 08-22-11, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by ABEHONEST

Another paranoid loser?

Don't be mad cause i figured out how to beat this sh-it. What u think im posting up stories or maybe im posting up live experiences that actually happened?

**paco** · 08-22-11, 11:42 AM

Betislands, keep up the great work guys!

**lolguy999** · 08-22-11, 02:33 PM

so are these guys dependable or not? im pondering to buy 280$ worth of sportsbook cash and cant decide for which book? Is Betislands a good option anymore?