1. 10-03-11 06:17 AM #1
    princecharles
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    Top Ten solid signs a book must be avoided


    If they offer you a bonus to cancel a pending payout is pretty much a flashing neon sign yelling run not walk out of there, IMO.

    Other than naming actual books
    Can you guys help with some solid signs please.
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  2. 10-03-11 11:17 AM #2
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    i would say offering you a bonus there indicates that they intend to pay if you dont cancel it.
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  3. 10-03-11 01:41 PM #3
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    too big of a bonus relative to rollover - accepting ************ directly - are shaky practices, but necessarily top ten type signs
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  4. 10-03-11 02:10 PM #4
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    When a book doesn't move their lines at all, and they are way off market, you know there's no one home and they don't care anymore cause they are going down anyway.

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  5. 10-03-11 02:52 PM #5
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    It is the only book that will accept action from cory1111
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  6. 10-03-11 03:44 PM #6
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    And the number one reason to avoid a Book.........(drumroll please)









    They recently stopped advertising at SBR.
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  7. 10-03-11 04:24 PM #7
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    I'm avoiding any book which accepts US customers in the current climate.
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  8. 10-03-11 05:00 PM #8
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    their name starts with a 5
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  9. 10-03-11 05:09 PM #9
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    They advertise an exclusive bonus on Covers.com.
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  10. 10-03-11 05:13 PM #10
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    they make you hold up your photo ID besides your face, else it won't count
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  11. 10-04-11 01:15 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by a4u2fear View Post
    their name starts with a 5
    whats wrong with 5 dimes?
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  12. 10-04-11 02:13 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by BAUS View Post
    When a book doesn't move their lines at all, and they are way off market, you know there's no one home and they don't care anymore cause they are going down anyway.

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    Been a long time ago but was it not Aces Gold that did this with the Superbowl way back in the day, Baus?
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  13. 10-04-11 08:17 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hareeba! View Post
    I'm avoiding any book which accepts US customers in the current climate.
    i should really think about this...
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  14. 10-04-11 01:34 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboydan View Post
    Been a long time ago but was it not Aces Gold that did this with the Superbowl way back in the day, Baus?
    I don't know the situation specifically, but that's a good example of a book just straight up gambling and hoping they are on the right side of a game just to stay in business.

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  15. 10-04-11 02:18 PM #15
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    Another bad sign: Although you can bet 1k on straights, your withdrawal limits are $500 per week --and only by p2p with a $70 charge.
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  16. 10-04-11 03:50 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by HedgeHog View Post
    Another bad sign: Although you can bet 1k on straights, your withdrawal limits are $500 per week --and only by p2p with a $70 charge.
    Sounds similar to Phoenix, but $850 max w/d.

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  17. 10-04-11 05:11 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by BAUS View Post
    Sounds similar to Phoenix, but $850 max w/d.

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    Doesn't BetPhoenix still have a free check for $2K every month (which takes another month to arrive)? Not sure because I quit this "B+" former SBR sponsor. Anyway, my reference was to Books like Jazz, ABC and VegasVic. (P2P amounts and charges vary slightly but it's the only payout option they have.)

    PS I find it strange that a Book allows you to bet a grand on the game, but forces you to take two payouts/2 weeks to collect if you win (ie VegasVic)--and at high P2P charges. Defeats the purpose of their reduced juice odds.
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  18. 10-04-11 07:40 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by HedgeHog View Post
    Doesn't BetPhoenix still have a free check for $2K every month (which takes another month to arrive)? Not sure because I quit this "B+" former SBR sponsor. Anyway, my reference was to Books like Jazz, ABC and VegasVic. (P2P amounts and charges vary slightly but it's the only payout option they have.) PS I find it strange that a Book allows you to bet a grand on the game, but forces you to take two payouts/2 weeks to collect if you win (ie VegasVic)--and at high P2P charges. Defeats the purpose of their reduced juice odds.
    It sure does defeat the purpose of reduced juice, but moving money around these days is more costly.

    I haven't tried the check option with Phoenix; not interested in waiting a month. Their P2P fees are $70 for $850. Ugh.

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  19. 10-05-11 11:21 AM #19
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    rule 1. never take any bonus from sportsbooks, they will always comes with some weird rules to make you bet more and more and keep your money spinning.
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  20. 10-05-11 12:49 PM #20
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    I totally agree with you bluesquad!
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  21. 10-05-11 04:18 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluesquad View Post
    rule 1. never take any bonus from sportsbooks, they will always comes with some weird rules to make you bet more and more and keep your money spinning.
    That's not what this thread is about. It appears your reading comprehension issues aren't limited to sportsbook bonuses.
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  22. 10-05-11 04:31 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluesquad View Post
    rule 1. never take any bonus from sportsbooks, they will always comes with some weird rules to make you bet more and more and keep your money spinning.
    Never say never. Some Books are very easy for completing the RO. If I took your advice, I'd be leaving money on the table. Thanks, but no thanks.

    PS Rule #2: don't take advice from a poster that has a cartoon as his avatar.
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  23. 10-06-11 11:26 AM #23
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    i agree with hareeba - in current climate, only go with rock solid ones, with lower amounts than 2 years ago.

    top costa rica books may be fine, but only have small amounts there. anything might happen.
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