We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.
Betonline cancels political wagers that go against them
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SBR ForumAdministrator
- 12-02-06
- 4559
#211
We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.Comment -
4nic8ingSBR Hustler
- 03-19-08
- 94
#212We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#213We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#214I'm sure OP is going to be thrilled about this.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#215Cancelling the putin handshake wagers as a way of ending this doesn't make much sense from the players standpoint, only to betonline's benefit. I'm sure that was pennies in comparison to the losses on phrases. I wouldn't think the action one that one was nearly as one sided, it just offers more proof they are in the wrong.Comment -
jsgreen1SBR Rookie
- 07-15-17
- 38
#216Unbelievable.. Cancelling the handshake wagers and doing nothing about the phrases I won fair and square would be a gigantic slap in the face.. Just astonished and appalled that Betonline has refused to reach out to me to make this right..or even attempt to.. $6,000 may be a small amount of money to many of you but it is a lot to me. And according to the rules Betonline posted for the wagers, I won every single one...Comment -
4nic8ingSBR Hustler
- 03-19-08
- 94
#217Ok am I missing something here?? I took their message that they were in essence reopening this dispute since they referenced the initial dispute (Yes/No Phrases being said).
I took this as good news for the initial player but you guy obviously read something more sinister into it.Comment -
mrpapageorgioSBR MVP
- 09-07-17
- 2974
#218Ok am I missing something here?? I took their message that they were in essence reopening this dispute since they referenced the initial dispute (Yes/No Phrases being said).
I took this as good news for the initial player but you guy obviously read something more sinister into it.Comment -
4nic8ingSBR Hustler
- 03-19-08
- 94
#219The concern is rather than actually awarding him a win in the disputed bets, there's a chance they may just cancel the bet they graded where he lost and refund his money. I'm assuming he'd rather they keep the one bet as a loss but award him a win in the disputed bets since he'd likely end up ahead.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#220Ok am I missing something here?? I took their message that they were in essence reopening this dispute since they referenced the initial dispute (Yes/No Phrases being said).
I took this as good news for the initial player but you guy obviously read something more sinister into it.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#221We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.
Seriously, what EXACTLY would have needed to happen where betonline would have ruled that it was good enough to constitute a meeting? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? A certain time for the meeting to last? None of that was in the rules. The precedent they are setting by doing this is absolutely terrifying for any player who currently plays there or is thinking about playing there in the future.Last edited by rangerz2478; 09-23-17, 04:59 AM.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#222I can agree with the fact this was a market that should not have been posted to begin with. It seems as if betonline/sbr has admitted as such. But it WAS posted and they have to deal with the consequences. Why are they not accepting responsibility and paying the players who fairly won? They and other books have done so in the past where they made a mistake. The only reason I can think of why they aren't in this case is due to the amount at hand they would have to pay out.
I have no dog in this fight but this thread makes me want to pull my hair out for those who stood to profit from these markets. For a bookmaker to post something like this, get beat, and then cancel wagers because they took a loss just isn't right. Betonline has no grounds to cancel these wagers based on the rules they put forward and I will continue to fight for jsgreen1, jbayko, and all others who were wronged in this case. Hopefully betonline will eventually do the right thing.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#223Was this not proven completely false by post 20?Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#224Well I had multiple on most bets. A few examples from my first to last bet on each...
No trump nato: +450 to +160
359920467 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 03:35 PM Future/Prop $50.00 $225.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - POTUS to Say NATO - Does Not Use Exact Phrase +450
359946794 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 11:48 PM Future/Prop $50.00 $80.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - POTUS to Say NATO - Does Not Use Exact Phrase +160
No putin great job: -135 to -400
359919938 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 03:24 PM Future/Prop $67.50 $50.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - Putin to Say Great Job - Does Not Use Exact Phrase -135
359946775 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 11:47 PM Future/Prop $200.00 $50.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - Putin to Say Great Job - Does Not Use Exact Phrase -400
No putin great leader: -160 to -400
359920078 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 03:27 PM Future/Prop $80.00 $50.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - Putin to Say Great Leader - Does Not Use Exact Phrase -160
359946777 - 1 Jul 06, 2017 11:47 PM Future/Prop $200.00 $50.00 CancelledPolitics - Donald Trump - Putin to Say Great Leader - Does Not Use Exact Phrase -400
There are plenty more but just a few examples above to answer your direct question.
Whether in Russian or English, did they expect Putin to say those specific phrases? Well I was willing to take my chances he didnโt and I was obviously correct. I bet a good amount on these and my overall profits on the market should be close to 6k. It would appear to me that their traders realized they mis-priced these and now attempting to โsquirm out of itโ exactly what dlowilly said above. I mentioned in my last post, what is stopping them from posting futures like these, taking a loss, and then saying oh well cancel all because it was a mistake market?
There was a โlive feedโ televised meeting. The two shook hands, discussed the relationship, and should be settled based on their own rules. And to rangerz point, the above wagers clearly show the overall loss they took on these. So to say it had nothing to do with handle simply isnโt true. I like betonline and they have been good to me in the past, they pay on time and usually have pretty decent customer service. But this just isnโt right. And it seems like every other poster on the forum who has commented has agreed with me.Comment -
Brian891SBR MVP
- 04-28-10
- 2049
#225Thank you SBR Forum for at least acknowledging our viewpoint finally and seeing where the majority of this forum was coming from. I appreciate optionals assistance as well. But when JBayko posted that screenshot showing the wording was almost verbatim with exception of seen/heard difference this should have at the very least been revisited. BOL is a very good book and I have no idea whether this was intentional, but to void one prop of a bet and then honor another based on same criteria is a very very bad look. Hopefully BOL makes the decision to honor both sides as it seems to be their responsibility to research and be clear before posting prop. This wasnt a line in error, and they committed to the validity in their eyes of these stupidass props when they graded the handshake. Glad at least that its been reopened. good luck to all involved. But BOL seems to have been pretty obstinate to this point doubt anything more than a void of the handshake wager will come from this. Shakes me a bit when you count on a place that has your money to show integrity and stand by what they offered, and i know its gambling but still honor among thieves right. lol. Perception is what matters and it sure seems perceptually that BOL would not have done anything with this prop except that they took a loss they thought they could rectify with a "grey area" that they self created.Comment -
trytrytrySBR Posting Legend
- 03-13-06
- 23649
#226this is excellent that SBR has discussed this with BOL and reopened this case of grading.
excellent use of a sportsforum watchdog and ratings forum.
lets give them time to settle this one correctly and not pile on during this rethink time
can we "handshake" on that.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#227
I hope I'm wrong and they're reviewing the entire thing, but that's not what he said.Comment -
trytrytrySBR Posting Legend
- 03-13-06
- 23649
#228no all losing prop wagers they are reviewing again, give them a bit of time to review and grade it all correct .
Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing
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semibluffSBR MVP
- 04-12-16
- 1515
#229I'm glad I had nothing to do with writing those props. My old boss would have ripped me a new one. What a mess!Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#230Trytry, the only bets graded a loss were the handshake bets. Everything else was a no action.Comment -
trytrytrySBR Posting Legend
- 03-13-06
- 23649
#231
they are looking at things. but this a good step.
SBR now has something obvious and more concrete to now base a legitimate grading downgrade on and BOL if they stand pat, and BOL knows that. so let it play out some.
they graded a winning wager as a non winning wager (cancel), and on the same event and rules graded a prop as a loss all the same day.
its a process, you hit it hard with true comments and alerts and pressure when there is an impass, but now when the door opens a crack (dont worry about a word here or there that SBR typed in a thread, they cant always say everything, there is a relook at the situation going on) good minded people at BOL and SBR have many times moved the needle and got mistake decisions by the books eventually graded correctly for all players.
that is what Im suggesting.
this one should be taken care of in a week or so dont meed more time that that with all the facts on the table now.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#232well its a process, we start with this, SBR monitoring knows BOL did now grade the no action props wrong based on grading same event same rules differently.
they are looking at things. but this a good step.
SBR now has something obvious and more concrete to now base a legitimate grading downgrade on and BOL if they stand pat, and BOL knows that. so let it play out some.
they graded a winning wager as a non winning wager (cancel), and on the same event and rules graded a prop as a loss all the same day.
its a process, you hit it hard with true comments and alerts and pressure when there is an impass, but now when the door opens a crack (dont worry about a word here or there that SBR typed in a thread, they cant always say everything, there is a relook at the situation going on) good minded people at BOL and SBR have many times moved the needle and got mistake decisions by the books eventually graded correctly for all players.
that is what Im suggesting.
this one should be taken care of in a week or so dont meed more time that that with all the facts on the table now.Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#233well its a process, we start with this, SBR monitoring knows BOL did now grade the no action props wrong based on grading same event same rules differently.
they are looking at things. but this a good step.
SBR now has something obvious and more concrete to now base a legitimate grading downgrade on and BOL if they stand pat, and BOL knows that. so let it play out some.
they graded a winning wager as a non winning wager (cancel), and on the same event and rules graded a prop as a loss all the same day.
its a process, you hit it hard with true comments and alerts and pressure when there is an impass, but now when the door opens a crack (dont worry about a word here or there that SBR typed in a thread, they cant always say everything, there is a relook at the situation going on) good minded people at BOL and SBR have many times moved the needle and got mistake decisions by the books eventually graded correctly for all players.
that is what Im suggesting.
this one should be taken care of in a week or so dont meed more time that that with all the facts on the table now.
They haven't re-opened anything, I think it's pretty clear. They just want it to go away.Comment -
jsgreen1SBR Rookie
- 07-15-17
- 38
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jbaykoSBR Sharp
- 12-29-16
- 310
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jsgreen1SBR Rookie
- 07-15-17
- 38
#236I reached out to him, even though its not his department, because he's been helpful in the past correcting mistakes and what not.. Unfortunately haven't heard anything back since though..Comment -
trytrytrySBR Posting Legend
- 03-13-06
- 23649
#237they have a huge facebook presence, friend them and send some "updates" of your no pay situation there. Dave Manson seems to post there often
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psimanSBR Rookie
- 09-25-17
- 34
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rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
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trytrytrySBR Posting Legend
- 03-13-06
- 23649
#240they love the face book marketing hype. nothing about not paying winners but they do show this
BetOnline AG
September 30 at 12:39pm ยท
The BetOnline AG #Poker Bad Beat Jackpot is currently standing at a life-changing $452,276.
What would you spend your cut on if you dropped it?Comment -
rangerz2478SBR MVP
- 08-06-12
- 1194
#241they love the face book marketing hype. nothing about not paying winners but they do show this
BetOnline AG
September 30 at 12:39pm ยท
The BetOnline AG #Poker Bad Beat Jackpot is currently standing at a life-changing $452,276.
What would you spend your cut on if you dropped it?
Not gonna put a link to this thread on their fb page lol. As of now they are just hoping it eventually goes away. All the evidence points to them being in the wrong, and all the evidence points to them trying to just bury it.Comment -
fried cheeseSBR MVP
- 09-17-13
- 4461
#242
i dont see how anyone can defend grading the handshake and not the phrases since they both are from the same meeting or how you can dispute that was a meeting. obviously any meeting recorded for the public would be pr only and no real policy talk.Comment -
jsgreen1SBR Rookie
- 07-15-17
- 38
#243Comment -
jsgreen1SBR Rookie
- 07-15-17
- 38
#244if that is what they meant by active then why wouldnt they just say he must play at least one snap like how the other rules are worded. i would interpret active as who is legally available to play in a game but i am too lazy to look though the nfl rulebook.
i dont see how anyone can defend grading the handshake and not the phrases since they both are from the same meeting or how you can dispute that was a meeting. obviously any meeting recorded for the public would be pr only and no real policy talk.Comment -
evo34SBR MVP
- 11-09-08
- 1032
#245We appreciate your feedback on this case and you make a good point. Props that are going to be a nightmare grading fairly should not be hung in the first place, but here we are. Regarding any prop bet graded as a loss that was worded similarly to the original issue, BetOnline is currently reviewing. Anyone who hasn't already provided their info should shoot in a complaint form.Comment
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