[Chopsticks]

On the news wire on front page of sbr.

BetHorizon (SBR rating C+) has been acquired by Heritage Sports (SBR rating B+). | Full story

BetHorizon player accounts have been moved to the new DGS platform, which Heritage uses. BetHorizon players are greeted by a message acknowledging the Heritage Sports takeover:

BetHorizon: Overnight, BetHorizon has strengthened its position in the online wagering landscape. We've combined all the features that have earned your loyalty within new software updates, new offerings, special promotions along with unequalled industry experience and integrity.

Heritage Sports is an invite-only sportsbook that offers what it calls VIP-level service to select players. Heritage Sportsbook management tells SBR it will be opening the BetHorizon brand to all players by the end of the month allowing the public to experience many of the features Heritage offers.

BetHorizon was downgraded to C+ by Sportsbook Review on April 18th, 2011. The downgrade occurred due to an increase in payout complaints and low level customer service to players waiting for their funds. Heritage tells SBR that players will be paid promptly as Horizon Sportsbook is backed 100% by Heritage ownership.

[PD77]

I'm not sure what to make of this and I dont see it making Heritage any better.

[flyingillini]

Great news and Heritage has the best man in the business that will be running things. This means only positive things for Heritage and Bethorizon. I was waiting for this news for some time now. Good job Heritage!

[WVU]

I wonder if BetHorizon players will get good bonuses like Heritage now

[pokerplayer22]

I tried bethorizon once about a year ago and was very unimpressed to say the least and said I would not go back.

However, I almost always have money at heritage and consider them one of my top 2 or 3 outs.

Hmmm..Interesting merger. I hope their customer service doesnt change from the top notch service they have now becuase they will be servicing so many more players.

[Joe Dogs]

Never played at Heritage.....But now that Bethorizon has been taken over by Heritage,I will give them a look.

[austin]

let's see if they offer promotions similar to heritage

[Border Gadgie]

BetHorizon were very slow paying especially to moneybookers, but although it took months to get paid, albeit in staged payments, they did pay out and are still are trying to do the right thing. Not sure what to make of this merger but can only be a good thing for BetHorizon.

[Dark Horse]

Nice to have some good news in the industry. By the time football comes around I'll give Bethorizon a serious look. Want to see the Heritage impact first.

[tartantipster]

Bet Horizon C/S told me that "Since the takeover by Heritage Sports, and as part of their new ongoing strategy, they are not accepting players from outside of the United States of America".

Can anyone else confirm this?

Does this mean Bethorizon will also be invite only?

No idea justonetime, but I'd very much like to find out about the above.

[justonetime]

Does this mean Bethorizon will also be invite only?

[djefferis]

bethorizon still offering 100% signup ?

if so much better deal imho

[Keith Richard]

Are you allowed to have accounts at both places?

[RichardGeorge]

Loved BetHorizon.... I see that the layout has changed.... I kinda liked BetHorizon's lines personally.... we'll see.

[WileOut]

bethorizon still offering 100% signup ?

if so much better deal imho

Not sure but at heritage I got 100% cash bonus up to 1000 dollar bonus. 4x rollover on my first deposit. After March madness contest they annually give 100% and 50% cash bonuses on re ups up to 1000 dollar bonus. 4x rollover. Can't beat that.

[pimike]

Not sure this is good. I see it affecting payouts.

Heritage prides itself in invite only for the simple reason to continue fast payout.

Time will tell. I do love Heritage! Hope this doesn't hurt them.

[Darkside Magick]

I will wait to see on this....like someone else said..I wonder can you have accounts at both books

[pimike]

Bethorizon currently not accepting new customers. Its not a complete buy out.

I'm sure the great men of sbr will release facts upon receiving them.

[dark star]

I was paid quickly by Bethorizon twice.I found the customer service to be very good too.I'm not sure if I'm in the minority here though.

Heritage,as expected has always paid me quickly withy the best customer service around.Kind of wish that they were independent,but no big deal

[flyingillini]

Not sure this is good. I see it affecting payouts.

Heritage prides itself in invite only for the simple reason to continue fast payout.

Time will tell. I do love Heritage! Hope this doesn't hurt them.

I don't see it affecting payouts at all. They are still two separate books. Heritage will stay invitation only and Bethorizon will be accepting the newer clients that can't get an account. I see this as only a positive and glad to see the takeover. Heritage has the best customer service in the business and the #1 man offshore running it, skies the limit for the Heritage brand.

[Monte]

Do you get blowjobs from Heritage CS ladies?
Lol...let's see them pay 20k to e-wallets in 15mins like Pinny does, then you can open your case about them being the best blah blah blah

[tomcast]

It recently took over 6 months for me to cash out from Bet Horizon. It can't get much worse.