[laxdjock]

Okay...I'm having some issues trying to figure out the best book to use (considering lines and bonus). I already have a 5Dimes account that I could just reload (though no bonus), but I'm not eligible for any bonus. I have a BetUS account and they are offering a 100% match but crappy terms.

Thoughts?

Matchbook
I couldn't find any info on bonuses....so I e-mailed them.

BetJam
20%, 4x rollover

5Dimes
-none-

BetUS
100% match...but 12x (!!) rollover. It should be 6x, but they said only 50% of the action would count towards it.

I am hesitant to use them based on how deceptive the CS person was with me:

Linda ext.2414: Welcome to BetUS.com! How may I assist you?
Me: I want to know what bonuses you have available for deposit, as I'm looking to wager on MLB.
Linda ext.2414: How much are you planning to put in?
Me: Probably $250 to start, as I am keeping my other $ at my other books at the moment.
Linda ext.2414: If you deposit $300 or more I can give you 100% in freeplay bonus Me!
Me: what's the rollover?
Linda ext.2414: It comes with a 6x rollover and a 60 day stay in play.
Me: i assume @ $300 that will cover ** fees for the transfer?
Linda ext.2414: That is correct!
Linda ext.2414: When you go to **, you'll ask for the Person-to-Person form. The minimum deposit is $300 and we'll cover the fees on anything over. I'm going to give you the receiver information in just one moment.
Me: ok
Linda ext.2414: Please send to:
Linda ext.2414: NAME: ELENA SALCEDO BRIZUELA
Linda ext.2414: Address: Managua, Nicaragua, NI
Linda ext.2414: Let them know we will be collecting the funds in US$, and get back to me as soon as possible, that way I will apply the bonust at the same time as well.
Me: do you offer reduced juice on MLB games? (day of, or otherwise)
Linda ext.2414: We do not offer reduced juice on MLB, Me.
Linda ext.2414: I just wanted to remind you that quarters, halves, props, casino, poker and racebook won't count towards the rollover. The bets that do count towards your rollover requirement are full game cash bets on football, hockey, basketball, golf and tennis majors, and soccer. Baseball wagers count as well, but as half action instead.
Me: half action?
Me: so it'd function as 12x if I bet on it?
Linda ext.2414: Action refers to the lower amount between the risk and reward amount. For example, if you took a -110 line on football you would have to risk $110.00 to win $100.00, the lower amount is the action. In this example, the $100.00 would be the action that counts toward your rollover.
Linda ext.2414: So on baseball bets, in the above example $50 will count towards your rollover.
Me: so yes...it'd function as a 12x rollover since only 50% would count. So I'd need to bet through $3600 instead of $1800 if I bet strictly on baseball?
Linda ext.2414: If you wager only on baseball, that is correct, to complete the rollover you will need bet that much.
Me: ok. I think Im going to look elsewhere, as my other books wouldn't think of offering a 12x rollover on MLB

[LT Profits]

Forget about bonuses. The 5 Dimes/Matchbook combo pays off a lot more in the long run than any bonus.

[laxdjock]

Forget about bonuses. The 5 Dimes/Matchbook combo pays off a lot more in the long run than any bonus.

Really?

I typically do pretty well grinding out the bonuses, though I don't track lines across books for baseball, so I'm not sure how much variance there is from book to book. I've read that MB and 5D are pretty much the 2 best for lines.

I guess it doesn't much matter at $250-$300 since I play for fun.

[BouncedCheck]

BetUS sucks, but CS was not deceptive there. She was actually very clear about the terms.

Unless you're going to try to scalp or do some other sharp-type activity, matchbook is all you need for baseball.

[LT Profits]

BetUS sucks, but CS was not deceptive there. She was actually very clear about the terms.

Unless you're going to try to scalp or do some other sharp-type activity, matchbook is all you need for baseball.

FYI, 5 Dimes overnights oftentimes end up being the best lines, including MB.

[laxdjock]

BetUS sucks, but CS was not deceptive there. She was actually very clear about the terms.

Not the first time I asked. I told her I wanted MLB specifically, and she quoted me 6x.

Either way...I'm going to with 5Dimes and maybe Matchbook.

[RickySteve]

20c MLB lines at BetUS and significant risk of getting cheated. I wouldn't consider them.