Sportsbook of the day - InstantActionSports

Mudcat · 05-08-06, 09:20 AM

This is a sportsbook I haven't used so I am hoping to learn something here. We had a thread last week with some photos (followed by the standard comments of the assembled horndogs) so I can start with that.

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http://forum.sbrforum.com/showthread.php?t=10376

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Mudcat · 05-08-06, 09:42 AM

They're in Costa Rica. They have dime lines on MLB sides right up to -190. They don't have betting limits listed on the site but I spoke to a guy and he said 3 dimes on sides, 2 dimes on totals - but it could depend on the individual.

Pretty good looking bonuses. 15-20% cash depending on the size of the deposit. 3-5x rollover. Check the website for full terms and conditions.

It would be great to hear from someone who has used them.

JoshW · 05-08-06, 10:04 AM

I know they scammed some "sharps" out of deposits in the past and they had other sportsbooks operating in their office that were close to scams. That was couple years ago, and since then I haven't heard any complaints, so am thinking things have improved. For a book like this, a C rating means I would think that SBR has had very few complaints about them.

tacomax · 05-08-06, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by lakerfan

I know they scammed some "sharps" out of deposits in the past and they had other sportsbooks operating in their office that were close to scams. That was couple years ago, and since then I haven't heard any complaints, so am thinking things have improved. For a book like this, a C rating means I would think that SBR has had very few complaints about them.

Maybe Bill can advise what he might know on that since it's a pretty important point.

mschild · 05-08-06, 01:00 PM

I like the lines and software. It looks like they jumped from a D+ to a C rating last week. Why the rating boost.

Mudcat · 05-08-06, 01:10 PM

Here's a litte write-up. I sent Bill a message bringing this thread to his attention so hopefully he'll get a chance to fill in some blanks.

4/28/2006 5:37:00 PM
SBR Sportsbook Tours: View photos of INSTANTACTIONSPORTS (SBR rating C) here. The sportsbook is located in San Jose, Costa Rica in front of the Mercedes building but will be relocating when its newly purchased office in San Jose is renovated. SBR has met with ownership, who talked of plans to leave IQL software, in favor of Digital Gaming Solutions in May. IAS is targeting American players looking to bet into small markets such as motor racing, cycling and some soccer leagues.

Bill Dozer · 05-08-06, 01:21 PM

Hey Guys,

We have had positive discussions with ownership lately which were prompted by some references from well respected CR bookmakers. We felt the blacklist rating was too low. That said, they are a very small sportsbook that is relying on unique offerings to stay competitive.

Laker,

Can you point us to more info on the scams? If there is a specific account I'd like to run it by mgt.

Mudcat · 05-08-06, 01:47 PM

I decided to be a good soldier and try out a small deposit there. Customer service is friendly.

The one negative I can see is on Neteller payouts. There are no free Neteller payouts. All payout fees are covered by clients. I asked and was told that this would be $30 per $2500 taken out. Unfortunately he didn't sound totally sure about that and it is not spelled out in the T & C's.

Other payout methods offer 1 free withdrawal every 31 days.

They also have one of these clauses in their rules:

Instant Actions Sports reserves the right to perform an "Audit of Play" prior to approving withdrawals.

Of course that can mean very different things at different books.

Just call me Mr. Guinea Pig.

Dave · 05-08-06, 01:59 PM

many options

every time we have more to choose.

Mudcat · 05-09-06, 02:24 PM

Initial report: I placed one bet so far and it was handled fine. This is one of these sites that times out too fast though.

That is always a sore spot with me.

Scorpion · 07-31-06, 04:53 PM

Mudcat
How did it go?
Are you still playing with this book?

BAUS · 07-31-06, 06:04 PM

I played there and can confirm that I received a Neteller payout and a ** payout. Their limits were good (1k on sides and totals). Sometimes their limits were 2k on sides; other times not.

Seems like a small outfit.

BAUS

TLasVegas702 · 07-31-06, 10:35 PM

InstantAction...hmmm

I don't know about this guys...
I noticed everytime a sportsbook want to be BIG or get exposed, they go belly up. Small sportsbook should stay small until they reached $500,000 (maybe). Think about this...let say 100 customers come in and make $2000 deposit (and get 15% bonus). That give a total of $230,000 and that's a lot of money. With that money, many crazy ideas come to play: 1) steal the money (closed door). 2) wait for more customer and then run off. 3) delay payout. Let the days go by and hopefully, players lose money.

Anyhow...becareful

michael777 · 08-01-06, 11:01 AM

could someone tell me if they can log in to instantactionsports right now? for the last 2 days i can only log in sometimes,seems to me that they are blocking my ability to log in at times,thanks

BAUS · 08-01-06, 12:30 PM

I can log in just fine.

BAUS

michael777 · 08-01-06, 12:32 PM

thanks,that it was i figured

justbet · 08-01-06, 01:21 PM

i tried to withdrawl last week and they said they were funding thier neteller. i went out of town for the weekend and tried again today and they said they are still funding thier neteller account. they said i can still submit my request via western union, but i dont want to. this all sounds pretty sketch to me.

edit: they said it will be ready by the end of the day. ill let you all know.

bigbet1234 · 08-01-06, 03:08 PM

Pulled the same Sh*t on me. Except, their excuse was their neteller was down, and NO PAYOUTS could be processed. After going back and forth for 3 days, I finally email SBR.

Let me add, each time I went to the neteller site and submitted a withdrawal, it was accepted on my end, and declined on IAS end. Which was total bullshit.

Then, after numerous encounters with their CS, they "DECIDE" to release on payment($2500) as an "EXCEPTION" Are you fvcking kidding me? It is my money, and now you are doing me a favor by paying me???

Do youself a favor, and avoid this sh*t book. What they were doing was stalling so Id go in and piss away my balance.

I was only going to withdrawal half, and leave half in for Foots, well, they fvcked that up by screwing with my payout.

Payout within the hour my ass......3 DAYS!

They did use the empty neteller on me too, but that was on the 3rd day. Maybe they had other payouts they had to get caught up on.

FWIW, this book looks like an avoid book at the moment. Not vs. the RISK. Go with Cascade, similar lines, and you are paid in 10 mins, tops.

BB

Originally posted by justbet

i tried to withdrawl last week and they said they were funding thier neteller. i went out of town for the weekend and tried again today and they said they are still funding thier neteller account. they said i can still submit my request via western union, but i dont want to. this all sounds pretty sketch to me.

edit: they said it will be ready by the end of the day. ill let you all know.

michael777 · 08-01-06, 03:19 PM

figures,i just started up with them last friday and have had a great run,will request a payout tomorrow and see what happens

bigbet1234 · 08-01-06, 03:23 PM

Just email SBR, they will get you paid. It was within the hour when I go in touch with them.

BB

Originally posted by michael777

figures,i just started up with them last friday and have had a great run,will request a payout tomorrow and see what happens

michael777 · 08-01-06, 03:35 PM

thanks for the info big

mjc257 · 08-01-06, 07:24 PM

Here's my experience: they had an off line on the UFC Sylvia vs. Arlovski fight and I loaded up on Sylvia. I won about $1500 from them and here is the chat I had trying to make a withdrawal.....

Gaby: Hello!
Gaby: how may I help you?
you: Hi, I want to make a withdrawal, but I want to verify that I've met my rollover requirement. Can you check?
Gaby: What is your account number/
you: IA8027
Gaby: Please let me check with accounting!
Gaby: Sir you have met the roll over
Gaby: you are able to request your payment
Gaby: but we would like
Gaby: to know
Gaby: how much would you be requesting
you: I was going to request $1740.
Gaby: because at this time we are having some technical problems
Gaby: Let me check
Gaby: one second
Gaby: Sir the accounting department is asking
Gaby: if you can make the request for $1500
you: yes that's fine. do i just request a transfer from my neteller account?
Gaby: Yes
Gaby: our merchant code is
Gaby: IAS77666
you: ok, thanks.
Gaby: you are welcome!
Gaby: have a nice evening!

Sounds like all they had "available" was $1500. And they charged me $30 to make the withdrawal. A decent book, but definitely small time.

bigbet1234 · 08-01-06, 08:19 PM

I guess their technical issues = BROKE. Same line of shit they gave me.

Guys, protect yourself from these types of books. I am already getting the shaft from BoS.

Just a warning, it can happen, protect yourself.

BB

Originally posted by mjc257

Here's my experience: they had an off line on the UFC Sylvia vs. Arlovski fight and I loaded up on Sylvia. I won about $1500 from them and here is the chat I had trying to make a withdrawal.....

Gaby: Hello!
Gaby: how may I help you?
you: Hi, I want to make a withdrawal, but I want to verify that I've met my rollover requirement. Can you check?
Gaby: What is your account number/
you: IA8027
Gaby: Please let me check with accounting!
Gaby: Sir you have met the roll over
Gaby: you are able to request your payment
Gaby: but we would like
Gaby: to know
Gaby: how much would you be requesting
you: I was going to request $1740.
Gaby: because at this time we are having some technical problems
Gaby: Let me check
Gaby: one second
Gaby: Sir the accounting department is asking
Gaby: if you can make the request for $1500
you: yes that's fine. do i just request a transfer from my neteller account?
Gaby: Yes
Gaby: our merchant code is
Gaby: IAS77666
you: ok, thanks.
Gaby: you are welcome!
Gaby: have a nice evening!

Sounds like all they had "available" was $1500. And they charged me $30 to make the withdrawal. A decent book, but definitely small time.

justbet · 08-02-06, 01:56 PM

ok it looks like i am going to need some help from SBR with this one. they told me today i could only withdraw $1000 via neteller even though i have $2400 in my account. i wouldnt mind if the withdrawls were free, but i am not about to pay $30 multiple times because they are giving me arbitrary limits because their neteller account is "low." hopefully this will all get sorted out.

michael777 · 08-02-06, 02:03 PM

i asked for a fed ex check this morning,they told me today is a holiday in costra rica and the accounting department will review my account to see if i met the rollover (i have exceeded the rollover about 100 times) and if they approve the payout it will be done tomorrow,i think im in trouble

Scorpion · 08-02-06, 04:07 PM

Now I know I must stay away from this s hit book!

Bill Dozer · 08-02-06, 04:33 PM

First, anyone who is taking their requested payment in increments should not be paying fees on on the 2nd payout. IAS would be smart to process the entire amount for free.

IAS has had a light Neteller account off and on for a month now. Mgt. tells us that other payments methods are available. If you agree to use an alternate payout method, the cost should not exceed that of the Neteller.

Michael777,
FYI, it is a CR holiday today. It shouldn't affect most methods... Not sure who cuts their checks.

isetcap · 08-02-06, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Bill Dozer

First, anyone who is taking their requested payment in increments should not be paying fees on on the 2nd payout. IAS would be smart to process the entire amount for free.

IAS has had a light Neteller account off and on for a month now. Mgt. tells us that other payments methods are available. If you agree to use an alternate payout method, the cost should not exceed that of the Neteller.

Michael777,
FYI, it is a CR holiday today. It shouldn't affect most methods... Not sure who cuts their checks.

Skybook family does the same thing. They charge you on every increment of $2500 you take out. Reason enough for me to take my business elsewhere.

Bill Dozer · 08-02-06, 05:17 PM

Isetcap,

I am saying that if they can't pay the max amount listed on the site, you shouldn't pay more because it comes in installments. Neteller may charge the book a % so most are not going to give 20k at the same $15 flat fee.

Bill Dozer · 08-03-06, 09:24 AM

Players should withdraw their funds from IAS or Envivo through whatever method is available today.

michael777 · 08-03-06, 09:26 AM

thanks bill,i requested a fed ex from ias yesterday,nothing yet,waiting to hear from them

Bill Dozer · 08-03-06, 10:11 AM

A player is being slow-paid on his Fedex request. We suggest taking whatever method they can pay yu with today. Hopefully they have control of the situation. We should no more later this evening.

justbet · 08-03-06, 12:40 PM

i want to wtihdraw $2500 and they said if i were to use western union it would cost me $177 in fees!! does this sounds completely ridiculous to anyone else? this is the most extrodinary fee i have ever heard of!!! hopefully i can get them to send me a chunk via neteller.

BAUS · 08-03-06, 12:44 PM

Justbet,

Take what they are offering you. The chances of them paying you to Neteller are slim. If they are offering **, then I say take it.

BAUS