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    Blondie
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    Breaking news: Sportsbetting.com reverses decision in $16,000 winnings dispute

    Breaking news: Sportsbetting.com reverses decision in $16,000 winnings dispute

    Sportsbetting.com (SBR rating D+) has reversed their decision in the $16,000 winnings dispute covered by SBR on March 26th, 2012. SBR reported that a player who registered with an incorrect state of residence had his balance nullified for allegedly being in violation of house policy. The player told SBR that he noticed Louisiana was not an option to select when registering. He chose a neighboring state and thought all was clear when he claims a representative phoned him the next day to help him make his first deposit.

    The player ran a $100 balance up to $16,000 before the discrepancy was noted. Sportsbetting initially told the player that as he was playing from a prohibited state and used incorrect signup details, his winnings were forfeited. SBR argued on the player's behalf that his intent was not to mislead the sportsbook and that he volunteered the information during a sales call. In addition, the player took no steps to hide his Louisiana residence via IP address or when sending his proof of ID.

    SBR and Sportsbetting management spoke at length regarding the case, and the decision was ultimately made to pay the player his full balance.

    Players are advised to use their true and accurate details when registering at any sportsbook. If a state or country is not listed in the dropdown options, it is safe to assume that the gaming company is exercising its right to refuse business to a certain territory for regulatory or other reasons. A sportsbook is free to not accept business from any customer it wishes; SBR acknowledges that this case was satisfactorily resolved and considers the matter closed. This newswire will be updated as the player confirms receipt of his full $16,000 balance.

    SBR continues to discuss other cases with management, including the current sportsbook slow-pays on file that have allegedly been contributed to by processor delays.
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    good to see this was corrected. Hope the guy can collect his winnings now

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    It's good to know that player is been paid . I can see where the problem was to begin with and Sportsbetting.ag did the right thing . With an above situation half of the Euro books wouldn't even talk to you . Because they would be in the right . At the best you would get your deposit back (that is after you send them a picture of yourself ,holding an ID and newspaper to your face ) .
    I never had problem with a book ,lifetime i am UP on them and i still get reload bonuses 100 % CASH NOT a FREE PLAY . A while ago Otto Miller gave me $500 for $500 .Today i got $200 for $200 CASH (didn't save the name)10 X on each one of them(deposits) and as i said before i am UP on the book . The regular offer on reloads with a cide:**** $100 for $100 , but you can get more VIA "live chat" .
    Sportsbetting.ag is underrated . Good book and you always get paid .

    Cheers GL.

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    Maybe this can be reversed as well.

    3/26/2012 01:41 PM
    sportsbetting.com downgraded from C to D+
    Last edited by SBR Jonelyn; 01-15-15 at 01:12 PM.

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    Soo osom

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    i wonder when i will get paid. approaching 2 months now...........

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    SBR will prob check up on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goblue12 View Post
    Maybe this can be reversed as well.

    3/26/2012 01:41 PM
    sportsbetting.com downgraded from C to D+
    Not exactly. While the book agreed to do the right thing here, as SBR reported, there's still over $100K worth of slow-pays, among other issues being worked on. The downgrade wasn't made hastily.
    Last edited by SBR Jonelyn; 01-15-15 at 01:12 PM.

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    i will stick with Heritage

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    If it wasn't for SBR, would that player have ever seen that $16,000

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    Just to clarify, they reinstated his account and agreed to pay him. He still has to go through the payout queue. I think we want to see their slow-pays resolved, and how a few other confiscation cases go before we think about re-evaluating them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    Just to clarify, they reinstated his account and agreed to pay him. He still has to go through the payout queue. I think we want to see their slow-pays resolved, and how a few other confiscation cases go before we think about re-evaluating them.

    Just the phrase "payout queue" makes me want to screech. How can a book have a queue? Ugh. goblue, whilst it's endearing that you think they should be upgraded, people need to get paid. A lot of people for a lot of money. If you need any references, simply search the forum.

    And yes SBR - great job for those who worked to get this decision overturned. Will look out for the update to this thread saying the poster is paid. IN FULL.

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    Thanks for the follow up, SBR showing their muscles

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    SBR's the best!

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    SBR

    Good to know someone sticking up for the players. It's a half resolved issue though if he's got to wait before he's physically got the moola.

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    But they still won't pay me what they stole from me at win4real

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    Quote Originally Posted by bubba View Post
    i wonder when i will get paid. approaching 2 months now...........
    Any new info on this payout?

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    Actually I am wondering when is the last time an US player got paid from them. lots of complains these couple months...

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    sbr rocks great job!!!

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    Justin/Shari,

    Can you describe the size of the slowpays in relation to BOL slowpays? 20%, 50%, 800%? It helps to have a frame of reference.

    Thanks!

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    Meh it's easy to "reinstate a balence", but who cares when the money won't ever hit his hands?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FreeFall View Post
    Meh it's easy to "reinstate a balence", but who cares when the money won't ever hit his hands?
    Good point, I wonder he'll see any of that $16000.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FreeFall View Post
    Meh it's easy to "reinstate a balence", but who cares when the money won't ever hit his hands?
    he will be paid

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