1. #36
    Big_Cheese
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    The earlier You pull it the better I suppose

    Ok I get nervous in these situations. I better get my Money ASAP. Was Kicked off a while back for stomping on there bankroll but still have access to the casino and Im still stomping them...

    <------- This is what I said to BetGameday after each Weekend !!!

    They were easy money $$$$$

  2. #37
    DwightShrute
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    Quote Originally Posted by LMAOFISH View Post
    Maybe they would have done a little better if they accepted Canadians.. I asked them a few months ago why they didn't and they claimed that it was because it's "illegal" to gamble online in Canada and the US. Way to lump us in with those guys!
    maybe if the friggen American politicians didn't pass the law back in 2006. Fukkin Republicans.

  3. #38
    Albert Pujols
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    This is bad news. VIP was great for middling and they always paid fast.

  4. #39
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    Yep....a very good book.

  5. #40
    Dirty Sanchez
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    Keeping bettors money below $250 seems kind of shaky...or am I reading that wrong?

  6. #41
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    At least they are giving warning and not stealing funds!

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    Quote Originally Posted by big joe 1212 View Post
    At least they are giving warning and not stealing funds!
    unless it's <260$

  8. #43
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    wow

  9. #44
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    This was one of my top 3 books in my stable and would have been on top if it were not for the lack of tennis options. They always offer 100% cash bonus twice a year with 4x roll and paid me same day almost every time. Not to mention all the frre stuff they sent me. Free Bulova watch,folding chairs,bbq set,Cooler duffle bag,and plenty of shirts. I am gonna really miss this book.

  10. #45
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    Booted long ago, but the VIP family was pretty sweet back in the good ol' days. I didn't even know they were still around and kicking.

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    I will miss them too...Had a ton of points I was saving up and converted it to cash and requested my cashout....Great bonuses and lots of promo gear.

  12. #47
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Booted long ago, but the VIP family was pretty sweet back in the good ol' days. I didn't even know they were still around and kicking.
    Same here...Given the heave ho in 2006; First book to show me the door if I recall. Doesn't affect me one way or the other, but always a tad disturbing to see one of the ol' dinosaurs pack it in.....

  13. #48
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Booted long ago, but the VIP family was pretty sweet back in the good ol' days.
    A soon as I got booted from one book I would just go to another like Five Card Charlie then Fair Deal etc etc. They weren't to sharp about barring you from all the books after giving you the boot.

  14. #49
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    This is probably just the tip of the iceberg, others will just stiff later on.

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    Nine.com will always have a place in my heart as it was the first online sportsbook that I have ever registered in. Even though I haven't play there for the past few years, still sad to see them go.

  16. #51
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    It is sad that VIP is closing, but thank you for being classy and making sure that the folks who made you were taken care of.

  17. #52
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    Damn sad news... Nine was one of the first books I used and played there and at VIP off and on through the years...

    Going to really miss me them come football season as they had some unique offerings that you don't find elsewhere anymore...

  18. #53
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    They were my very first sportsbook, and boy were their lines great. Unfortunately, I got the boot from them quickly but sad to see an old favorite like them go down.

  19. #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by bookie View Post
    But kudos to VIP for closing the right way.
    My thoughts exactly. It sucks that they are closing but at least they arent running away with everyones money like beted and their accomplices covers did.

  20. #55
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    how is a book that boots everyone so great?

  21. #56
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    Dropping like flies now it seems...what a shame.

  22. #57
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    Wow... they couldn't even get through a football season? It was right around the corner. Fascinating actually.

  23. #58
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    For usa players is best to stick with a+ books right now, if it goes like this there will be left only couple books

  24. #59
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    Very sad to see, they're closing with the style you'd expect from them over the years.

  25. #60
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    use all your loyalty points !

  26. #61
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    Back when they were "strong" you could milk them for easy money.

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    this sucks

  28. #63
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    WSEX and VIP....my first 2 books back in the 1990s. The politicians could f**k up a wet dream. Sickening, they tax cigarettes and booze up the a** but couldn't figure out a way to just tax gambling. Instead the a**hole moralists pass stupid laws like UIGEA and choke everyone off.

  29. #64
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    People praised VIP so much on this forum,and now they are shutting down

  30. #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by trixtrix View Post
    unless it's <260$
    this is just plain theft and criminal. can't believe so few people in this thread are upset by this.

  31. #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hareeba! View Post
    so if your balance is less than $260 you can kiss it goodbye ?
    I suppose you should continue to wager until reach this value or to transfer to *****

  32. #67
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    Seems like there are a lot more sad days for the industry than happy ones any more

  33. #68
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    sad to see but understandable in this new environment, hopefully others will not follow

  34. #69
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    That's too bad. The VIP group has some great offerings for the people that could play there.

  35. #70
    TobiasFunke
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    Damn...sad news in the industry but at least they're being honest and not robbing the players...

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