Probably should have checked before but heres the question. my friend and i both have accounts at [] different computers in different states. They deposit with *********** i deposit with cash. Occasionally when my friend comes over, or i go over there, they sign on to their account on my computer, or on my wi-fi, and make bets. my $300 bankroll is empty at this point of course, but my friend is still betting and winning here and there. would a sportsbook try to make an issue of this when trying to withdrawl? Free roll the account until they try to withdraw? It seems completely ridiculous but I just want to be sure because someone said something about people making two accounts to get by limits or get bonuses. Anyone know?
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Betting with two accounts from the same IP address and even from the same computer is just asking for trouble, don't do it. No one in their right mind would do that. It gives the book all kinds of excuses not to pay you. All major books have fraud detection systems designed to combat multiaccounting. The safe way to do this is using two different web browsers and changing your IP address between logins by reconnecting your router.Comment -
Trouble written all over it I think you might be up to somethingComment -
Where sportsbooks have a problem with this is when people Sign up multiple accounts to bet the same game and override their house limits. Say for example 5dimes has a 1k limit on a game and you and your friend both bet the game for combined more than 1k you will likely have issues, but if your two bets stay under that 1k mark you should be alright, also if the IP does not match on a regular basis they should accept the friends answer if any questions were to arise.Comment -
Some books even have rules that they reserve the right to void wagers, close accounts and keep winnings if they have 'sufficient evidence' that a customer has been placing wagers with multiple accounts. If you ignore those rules you're basically begging them to confiscate your balance.Comment -
I wouldn't have said which site it was. Wasnt necessaryComment -
well our bets havent come anywhere near the limits. I guess since we werent doing anything "wrong" we didnt even think of taking any precautions. Id think our actual identity's themselves would be more evidence than computers or ip addresses which can be shared by hundreds or dozens of people. I also remember living in a dorm at college and all 5 people in the room had their own accounts on the same computer i dont remember this ever being a problem.Last edited by Bdolan33; 09-15-14, 04:52 PM.Comment -
It depends on the book.
The less ethical ones have been known to insist on the letter of their terms, which usually do state 1 account per IP.
But if neither of you have taken bonuses or bet on the same things to circumvent limits I doubt you will have an issue with most reputable books. And if you do get pinged, a thorough ID check would probably be the only hiccup..Comment
