So here is my question about Oddsmaker.com (Only want actual player experiences)

max_asdf · 08-19-08, 11:27 AM

how you finding these deals?

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:29 AM

It just seems like they get a real bad rap from people to slow to understand the rules, as unfair as the rules may be to someone who broke them they are THE RULES, My personal opinion is oddsmaker is dumb for offering this promo to draw people in because 85% are too stupid to read and understand the rules and end up getting the winnings revoked so they hate the book and refuse to play there ever again, i guess they are assuming most players will not ever get to the withdrawal point and will like the book and just deposit not knowing they never would of got the winnings, the site has TONS of props and a great VIP program as well as free contests I am giving this book the benefit of the doubt on this and seeing what happens with the promo and should I build it up and cash out I may even post up a little with them for the huge number of props they have

ZBOIZ · 08-19-08, 11:31 AM

you like any totals today top?

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by max_asdf

how you finding these deals?

They mailed it to me just tell them you got a mailer but lost the promo code and wanted to set up an account and try them with the free play money and have them explain the rules to you and then copy and paste the rules and save them in word or something so if any dispute arises you can show it to them, I have rolled it over once so far and balance is at $389

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by ZBOIZ

you like any totals today top?

1 total I love today Z is Pit/stl over probably post a thread for it later

durito · 08-19-08, 11:33 AM

Sure go for it.

Deposit $5,000 while you are at it.

ico2525 · 08-19-08, 11:37 AM

Yeah but look at those rules. How ridiculous!

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:39 AM

Question was not if they are an A durito or even if they are huge deposit #1 out worthy I asked if anyone who actually followed every rule they imposed and played there or deposited there and won not been paid because i am yet to see a single case of that, the manager may be a rule hugging prick but I am yet to see a single omplaint where breaking of the rules was not the issue given forfeiting $500 because you made one $50 parlay is unfair if it says NO PARLAYS they even type it in bold, they have the right to do that

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by ico2525

Yeah but look at those rules. How ridiculous!

Yah they are but its free money and if you get on a little roll you can roll that over in like a weeks time if you just dont parlay or play poker thats a possible free thousand bucks

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 11:50 AM

I am going to bump this a few times today just because i am actually interested in finding the answer to this question out i am not trying to sway anyone to try them or anything I am just curious as to how they are so lowly rated when I have seen no complaints that did not involve a rule violation, not even any slow pay reports it looks like the average pay time from all my research is 2-4 weeks which is not anywhere near A+ book level but certainly not a D- or even a C- for that matter maybe a C or C+ at worst

ico2525 · 08-19-08, 03:20 PM

If you know the rules and you're prepared to follow them, take advantage of the promotion, cash out, and get out.

jtuck · 08-19-08, 03:30 PM

No reason not to try. Get the promo and just play your regular straight wagers on there too. Follow all the rules and chip away at it and see what happens. The worst they can do is not pay you, but i think its definitely worth a shot.

losser111 · 08-19-08, 03:36 PM

I got the free $100 thing from Oddsmaker in the mail about two weeks ago, signed up, and made sure that I read all of the rules after reading about all of the bad experiences on here and other places. I was able to turn that into $2356 playing blackjack and making a straight bet, and cashed out for $856 minus the $55 fee (used the cash transfer option) on the 7th. It was changed from pending to processed the next Monday, and I'm near the end of the 5-10 business day window, so it appears that they'll pay me, but I'm still waiting for the email confirmation. I'll try to keep you posted.

SBR Lou · 08-19-08, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by losser111

I got the free $100 thing from Oddsmaker in the mail about two weeks ago, signed up, and made sure that I read all of the rules after reading about all of the bad experiences on here and other places. I was able to turn that into $2356 playing blackjack and making a straight bet, and cashed out for $856 minus the $55 fee (used the cash transfer option) on the 7th. It was changed from pending to processed the next Monday, and I'm near the end of the 5-10 business day window, so it appears that they'll pay me, but I'm still waiting for the email confirmation. I'll try to keep you posted.

Let us know.

TG, they've been caught changing the terms of these promotions before, just read the forums where they actually advertise and see some of the nonsense.

jtuck · 08-19-08, 03:42 PM

Is this promotion available for anyone or do they have to offer it to you? I dont see anything about it on their site

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 04:21 PM

They send it to you in the mail Jtuck but I bet if you ask them in live chat for it and you are signing up for an account they would prob give it to ya dont know for sure though

llosser glad to hear that I hop you get it and I get to the point where I can attempt to get it as well nothing really to lose

Crazyl, yah I know that I have read they changed rules after the fact before but had me wondering if maybe the people just didnt know or understand the rules so they just thought the rules were changed, I figure its worth a shot I have nothing to lose really and possibly $1000 to gain over a week or two but I will definitley keep everyone updated on the progress, I saved the entire live chat in case any dispute arises I covered all my bases made sure it was my only account they explained all the rules etc so I should be in the clear

ico2525 · 08-19-08, 04:36 PM

LOL! JTuck, "The worst they can do is not pay you."

jtuck · 08-19-08, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by ico2525

LOL! JTuck, "The worst they can do is not pay you."

They give you 200 bucks free. You make your normal plays at Betjam/5dimes/matchy, wherever. Take 2 minutes to log into oddsmaker and bet your normal plays there with that 200. Maybe you get hot and turn free money into 3k and get paid. If not it didnt cost you anything other than 2 minutes a day.

topgame85 · 08-19-08, 05:51 PM

one last bump for the night time players if you have any feedback from actual experiences

robmpink · 08-19-08, 06:40 PM

I cashed out for $1,960 on the free $100 last summer. I got it up to $300 in sports then hit a 4 of a kind playing let it ride in the casino. From the day I initiated the payout request, it took either 13 or 15 days for the check to arrive.

If you get the offer why not sign up and just bet $50 on 2 numbers in roulette? Who knows? You will get a lot of spam so use a newly made yahoo or something.

The complaints I see here about problems with the bonus I agree are the players fault. Maybe with the exception of rules being changed. So you made a $1,000 and bet a $5 parlay. They take away your money. Boo hoo, it is your own fault.

My advice is to not deposit a penny there. Just look at the creep promoting them. They probably gave him a kilo to endorse them.

Poker_Beast · 08-19-08, 09:14 PM

I had a similar promotion over a year ago. I received $50 and had to roll it to $!500 to cash out. Same rules on types of bets, etc. I made it to $1,500 and requested and received a bank wire of $1,492 ($8 fee). I did not think I was going to get it because it took almost 4 weeks total which is ridiculous for a bank wire but I DID get it. Due to the slow pay time and posts here I have not made a cash deposit but do get promotion stuff all of the time and have considered it.

losser111 · 08-21-08, 12:30 PM

Ok, so I got this email this morning, and apparently my money is on the way. It appears to be a check even though I requested a cash transfer (they gave back the $10 difference), but that's ok as long as I actually get the money.

Dear ,

We thank you for playing with ODDSMAKER.COM!

Please be advised that your most recent withdrawal has been sent to
you via DHL with the following details:
Withdrawal Amount sent: 811.00 USD
DHL tracking number:

For your convenience and up to date status of your shipment, all
information may be viewed at the DHL website http://www.dhl.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at toll
free 1-877-ODDS-BET (1-877-633-7238), via live chat or email,
cashier@oddsmaker.com

Best Regards,
Cashier Department

topgame85 · 08-21-08, 12:33 PM

Nice, unfortuanetly on the horrible streak I have been on I blew the bonus but congrats!

durito · 08-21-08, 12:38 PM

they stole $40,000 from this guy

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/34218-won-progressive-pot-betonusa.html

mr.ed · 08-22-08, 07:44 AM

I had 28k stolen from me by betonusa.com last year. They closed the site for two weeks and when it came back up my funds were not there. Sportsbetting.com is also involved, as I received an email from them while this was going on that I could access my account balance there. Betonusa says I need to collect from Sportsbetting and Sportsbetting says the opposite. I have supporting documentation if anyone thinks they can help. I have contacted several watchdog sites and none have been able to help.

golfguy112233 · 08-22-08, 10:58 PM

i took the bonus thinking " no chnace in hell" but unlike all the chaps who complain that they didnt get paid, i followed the rules and got hot and cashed out. i play there without any worries. so my suggestion to you, follow the rules..no teasers/parlays. its simple

arvzprince · 08-24-08, 08:06 PM

topgame85 you are CORRECT! They just need to follow the RULES and stop complaining like what I did... I got my check yesterday worth $950..

I play money lines, totals and casino.. I cash out at $2500 and few change.. Rules are well explained in the livechat and it is also in the terms and conditions.. It was a great promotion if you just know how to play it and follow the rules.. ODDSMAKER may not be the best book but they have a GREAT customer service and they do pay out..

ChiGuy23 · 08-24-08, 08:25 PM

I only play at Odds and have had no problem with them or cust service. I asked an agent for the promo code, telling him i lost mine, but he said the marketing dept handles that...... dont know what to do there. is there a min. deposit req. for the free $200?

mr.ed · 08-25-08, 11:21 PM

Congrats to those that were paid, but I also never had a problem with them until one day their web site went last year and when it came back up my funds were gone to the tune of 28k.

They never made allegations that I did anything wrong...they just won't pay me. The same with the guy that hit the progessive jackpot mentioned in this thread......he won fair and square and they eventually paid him only half of what he was entitled too.

If you are a small to medium player and are fairly confident you can get the better of them over time, then take a shot at them. Just don't keep you balance high (over 4 figures) and don't ever try to win large jackpots or big parlays...the higher your balance the less likely you will be paid.

Bill Dozer · 08-26-08, 12:03 AM

Originally posted by mr.ed

Congrats to those that were paid, but I also never had a problem with them until one day their web site went last year and when it came back up my funds were gone to the tune of 28k.

They never made allegations that I did anything wrong...they just won't pay me. The same with the guy that hit the progessive jackpot mentioned in this thread......he won fair and square and they eventually paid him only half of what he was entitled too.

If you are a small to medium player and are fairly confident you can get the better of them over time, then take a shot at them. Just don't keep you balance high (over 4 figures) and don't ever try to win large jackpots or big parlays...the higher your balance the less likely you will be paid.

Good fair post Ed. Sorry we couldn't help you.

IMO, Oddsmaker is a poor man's BOS. Not as good as BetUS, maybe a bit better than SBG.