Betting $20K on NFL game - advise, concerns about how it's viewed by books,, etc.

[RMStanley]

I'm making a particular week 1 play my biggest ever. I want to have a total risk of $20k to $25k on this game and spread the money across 4 or 5 highly rated sites.

Will this throw up any alarms or triggers within a highly rated site (the top 4 rated US sites on SBR for example) or across the online gambling spectrum since I am basically depositing my funds in them as a newbie and haven't made any plays before? Should I be making smaller $100 per night baseball wagers to "warm up my account" before plopping such large plays on a single game and then presumably withdrawing 80% of funds?

Thanks in advance.

[capitalist pig]

For a 25 k wager you can surely afford a few hundred to fly to vegas and make that wager and then feel safe knowing you will get paid on the spot if you win.

Later

[smoke a bowl]

I'm making a particular week 1 play my biggest ever. I want to have a total risk of $20k to $25k on this game and spread the money across 4 or 5 highly rated sites.

Will this throw up any alarms or triggers within a highly rated site (the top 4 rated US sites on SBR for example) or across the online gambling spectrum since I am basically depositing my funds in them as a newbie and haven't made any plays before? Should I be making smaller $100 per night baseball wagers to "warm up my account" before plopping such large plays on a single game and then presumably withdrawing 80% of funds?

Thanks in advance.

The good books (pinny,Cris, Grande etc) won't blink.

[jjgold]

20k a stretch with most books

Bookmaker only

[rangerz2478]

Pinnacle or bookmaker will take these bets without blinking.

[Microphone]

Should I be making smaller $100 per night baseball wagers to "warm up my account" before plopping such large plays on a single game and then presumably withdrawing 80% of funds?

Thanks in advance.

I wouldn't lay a nickel on the baseball unless you think you have a chance to win. Don't throw away money for looks sake.

[Hareeba!]

Pinnacle or bookmaker will take these bets without blinking.

But at Pinnacle you wouldn't be able to make the deposit, win the bet and withdraw all without incurring their horrible 3% fee on the unbet portion of your deposit.

[shaunovery]

Depending on where you're from

Pinny the best option with high limits or go to Vegas and place the wager .

[rangerz2478]

But at Pinnacle you wouldn't be able to make the deposit, win the bet and withdraw all without incurring their horrible 3% fee on the unbet portion of your deposit.

Well, bookmaker has some pretty awful withdrawal fees as well. But in terms of placing the wager, these would be the two.

[DAVEYCROCKET]

For a 25 k wager you can surely afford a few hundred to fly to vegas and make that wager and then feel safe knowing you will get paid on the spot if you win.

Later

best answer here by far

[SeanL69]

best answer here by far

Davey, you ***** ****…Do you understand it costs more than “a few hundred” to go to vegas?

Davey, do you fly coach?

Davey, do you fly 3+ hours in economy? Are you that broke?

Davey, what city do you fly out?

For me it cost $900 each way, but that is first class. Why would I pay 1800 when I could take that 1800 and buy something for my girl?

Or put it towards my basketball bankroll?

Granted, I don’t fly coach or take greyhound.


Davey, what’s the price of a bus going for?

[SeanL69]

For a 25 k wager you can surely afford a few hundred to fly to vegas and make that wager and then feel safe knowing you will get paid on the spot if you win.

The simple answer is;

The people that can afford such wagers are heavily in demand (in non-sports gambling ways). Also, why pay a huge amount of juice (airfare, lodging, ect.) when it is completely unnecessary?

The benefits of cash in hand is great, but not everyone has time for a ***** vacation when the right angle presents itself.

And to the OP, I think you have the right idea. Spread it out, hit 1-2k at each book. Just make sure your shit is right. Like the ID and all that stuff they require. Make sure you are in good standing as far as documents. Don't worry about playing bases small. All the books you mentioned don't give a shit. Pick your spot and take it. The big wins are the ones that count the most. GL.

[ringemup]

20K no big deal thrown 90K on NFL before.

[smoke a bowl]

Depending on where you're from

Pinny the best option with high limits or go to Vegas and place the wager .

Absolute last thing you want to do.

[smoke a bowl]

best answer here by far

You meant to say worst answer by far. The combo of at most 2 casinos taking that size wager combined with the paper work for a bet that size makes this option a no brain no.

[leetreaper]

This thread full of brokedikks betting 20K makes me

[capone1899]

Anyone betting 20k on a week 1 game ,without even watching the preseason games yet,is a freaking idiot

[RMStanley]

The simple answer is;

The people that can afford such wagers are heavily in demand (in non-sports gambling ways). Also, why pay a huge amount of juice (airfare, lodging, ect.) when it is completely unnecessary?

The benefits of cash in hand is great, but not everyone has time for a ***** vacation when the right angle presents itself.

And to the OP, I think you have the right idea. Spread it out, hit 1-2k at each book. Just make sure your shit is right. Like the ID and all that stuff they require. Make sure you are in good standing as far as documents. Don't worry about playing bases small. All the books you mentioned don't give a shit. Pick your spot and take it. The big wins are the ones that count the most. GL.

I appreciate the Vegas advice but I've/I'm already used/using all of my vacation days on trips to Europe. I've put $$$ in Bookmaker, 5Dimes, and am rolling with Sportsbook as well. Those plus my local guy should have me squared away I think. Might add Pinny or something as we get closer to September.

[RMStanley]

Anyone betting 20k on a week 1 game ,without even watching the preseason games yet,is a freaking idiot

Week 1 is my favorite week to bet NFL. I realize everybody doesn't see it this way, I just see Week 1 NFL Sunday games very well traditionally.

My big pick is Saints over Falcons - let's see if I'm right or not.

[Akajason18]

Week 1 is my favorite week to bet NFL. I realize everybody doesn't see it this way, I just see Week 1 NFL Sunday games very well traditionally.

My big pick is Saints over Falcons - let's see if I'm right or not.

I am surprised thats your big play i can see the Falcons winning that game

[gonads]

It's too bad about Pinnacle's 5x rollover requirement. If you can bet at Matchbook I'd just bet it all there. Otherwise BetOnline or The Greek could be good options to split it at.

[capone1899]

Week 1 is my favorite week to bet NFL. I realize everybody doesn't see it this way, I just see Week 1 NFL Sunday games very well traditionally.

My big pick is Saints over Falcons - let's see if I'm right or not.

1. You're betting a road team in the NFL
2. you're making a huge play on week 1 with little info and not having watched the preseason yet
3. It's a divisional game...more important for Altanta to win
4. It's a revenge game for Atlanta since they we're beat twice by NO last year
5. By the time these two teams take the field, Atlanta will have had three months ( or more) to prepare for NO

[DAVEYCROCKET]

Davey, you ***** ****…Do you understand it costs more than “a few hundred” to go to vegas?

Davey, do you fly coach?

Davey, do you fly 3+ hours in economy? Are you that broke?

Davey, what city do you fly out?

For me it cost $900 each way, but that is first class. Why would I pay 1800 when I could take that 1800 and buy something for my girl?

Or put it towards my basketball bankroll?

Granted, I don’t fly coach or take greyhound.


Davey, what’s the price of a bus going for?

That is awesome, you fly first class. Think about it. If he has 20k (plus juice, plus ** fees, plus withdrawal fees), I am willing to bet he can drop some loot on a first class ticket (so he can be like you) AND buy his girl something nice. $900 might seem a lot to some, but not so much to others.

I usually fly out of Atlanta. And on southwest right now Atlanta to LV will cost around $400 under the "wanna get away" plan. So I guess now he can his girl 2 nice things or a lot of things from the dollar store. Any on advice on which way he should go?

[gilbert91016]

Dude just find a solid local

[DAVEYCROCKET]

Side note: southwest prices are for the opening weekend of NFL action if curious

[James D]

Going to vegas you can also shop the line. Not going to have 25k in five different off shore books I assume. There are plenty vegas spots that will take 25k and the line options available may mean the difference between you having 50k or zero after the game.

[jtoler]

I remember some of your NBA bets, they werent good man, hope you have more of a handle on NFL, if I remember correctly youre not American therefore may not have a handle on American sports as most who live here, dont wanna see you make a bad bet, and only week 1, anything can happen, heck anything can happen every week, hope 25k is nothing to you.

[bigballa]

For a 25 k wager you can surely afford a few hundred to fly to vegas and make that wager and then feel safe knowing you will get paid on the spot if you win.

Later

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[yahoonino]

I would never bet 25k offshore

[BigdaddyQH]

First of all, most of the clowns in here who claim to bet big bucks are full of it. NO sharp who wagers big money would ever post how much they wagered on line. If you were telling the truth, you would be a victim of identity theft within a week and broke within two. It is that simple. So you alleged "high rollers" can cut that crap out now.

Next, if possible, it is always safer to place your wgers in Vegas. If anyone REALLY plays big action in Vegas, they know that the hotel would pick up the airfare and room for the player. Wagering offshore is just begging to get ripped off. 5 Dimes may not even let you wager that much on a game. If you can get to Vegas, then by all means, go that route. While you are there, find yourself a good runner. The casino's will assist you on that.

[OMGRandyJackson]

What ever books you decide to use MAKE SURE you check their withdrawal rules. Many may have higher fees for depositing and withdrawing right away. For example Pinnacle has a 5x rollover amount or they charge 3% fee on withdrawal.

[capone1899]

1. You're betting a road team in the NFL
2. you're making a huge play on week 1 with little info and not having watched the preseason yet
3. It's a divisional game...more important for Altanta to win
4. It's a revenge game for Atlanta since they we're beat twice by NO last year
5. By the time these two teams take the field, Atlanta will have had three months ( or more) to prepare for NO

Hahahahahaha!


told ya

[bigballa]

Hahahahahaha!


told ya

easy to come on after the dude lost and say that, would you have come back in NO woulda won by 20?

[pattymayo]

How exactly would one deposit $20K offshore?

[unluckysob]

First of all, most of the clowns in here who claim to bet big bucks are full of it. NO sharp who wagers big money would ever post how much they wagered on line. If you were telling the truth, you would be a victim of identity theft within a week and broke within two. It is that simple. So you alleged "high rollers" can cut that crap out now.

Next, if possible, it is always safer to place your wgers in Vegas. If anyone REALLY plays big action in Vegas, they know that the hotel would pick up the airfare and room for the player. Wagering offshore is just begging to get ripped off. 5 Dimes may not even let you wager that much on a game. If you can get to Vegas, then by all means, go that route. While you are there, find yourself a good runner. The casino's will assist you on that.

Some good advice---but I do not believe casino will comp air and hotel for $25,000 sports bet----assists with runner????????