Talk to me about Matchbook

[Mudcat]

I see their banner up top but I've never used them and don't even recall seeing a lot of discussion about them.

Scrolling through the lines, it seems like they've got some decent numerals.

Can anyone give me a few hilites?

[jjgold]

That type of betting never turned me on and will never grow on American Bettors

The volume will always be light or heavy fake volume where book pours money into it to make it look busy

Pass

[bookie]

I don't agree that Exchange betting will never catch on in the US, but it will have to offer a much better rate than does Matchbook.


This is from their FAQ: "At Matchbook, we’ve opted to keep things as simple and egalitarian as possible: commissions are a rock-bottom 2% for everyone."

SBR just downgraded Mansion because they raised thier rate to 1%, so at 2% the value conscious player is rarely going to find anything. If one of these Exchanges starts offering half percent exchange fees, however, they might start doing Pinnacle-esque volume.

[jjgold]

Bookie exchange bettng has been around for 3 years now and basically zero growth

Secondly too complicated for the American bettor

Americans want to bet game and that is it

[why]

I find it interesting but have yet to take the time to do it!

[jjgold]

That is why it will never catch on as it takes too much time

We want to bet and get off

[HedgeHog]

That is why it will never catch on as it takes too much time

We want to bet and get off

Yep takes too long to make a bet there. 5 years later and you're still full of crap.

[trumpdown]

Sadly he's actually right. MB never took off. Look at it now. Shell of its former self. Of all the bs he spews this one was surprisingly right on.

[Legions36]

If you complain about match and cant make money there then your just plain dumb and have no business even trying to bet. Honestly if you complain, then you just don't what your talkin about. Match is the sh-it only a few bumps at this time but nothing to big to deal with.

[Statman]

The volume question is easily answered by how much you plan to wager. If your a dime a game player, you'll likely find the liquidity poor. However, if your a $50 or $100 player, you'll easily find liquidity good on the day of the game provided your wagering on NBA or the NFL. Even with the 2% commission, your still way ahead vs laying -110. This can add up fast over the course of the year. Also I believe your in Canada Mudcat and they accept I N S T A D E B I T for deposits or withdrawls which is similar to the old Neteller with zero fees. Easy to get money in and out all directly from your bank account. If Matchbook we're going under, they would have done so already but for the better who likes to shop for the best line, these guys are a must. There are no complicated plans such as bonuses or free plays and I believe the rollover is only 1x before you can withdraw all your deposit.

[Chuck Sims]

Sadly he's actually right. MB never took off. Look at it now. Shell of its former self. Of all the bs he spews this one was surprisingly right on.

Sounds like you took a bath during the NFL season.

Over $200,000 liquidity in the Wiz/Knicks game on Monday

Live betting is as good as it ever was for me. I bet large.

Matchbook is gold for me.

[KGambler]

If your a dime a game player, you'll likely find the liquidity poor.

This is wrong for MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NBA and NHL.

You have to bet close to game time, but getting down $1K at a line better than you could get at Pinny is very easy.

[Legions36]

This is wrong for MLB, NFL, NCAAF, NBA and NHL.

You have to bet close to game time, but getting down $1K at a line better than you could get at Pinny is very easy.

People are just to damn lazy to wait for something good, so they complain figures..

[coldhardfacts]

Bottom line - if you don't like Matchbook, you don't like money.

[rick50time]

just a live betting book pretty much...it you betting against another person..

[Kaabee]

some people need to remember that the liquidity at a given moment is one thing and the liquidity over the course of a day is another

[Monte]

Matchbook isn't the only shop with a shrinking amount of customers anyway...all books do, thanks to the law.
Considering the bad shape of the industry right now, they are doing fine. Superbowl already huge offers available, you simply must have a matchbook account for US Sports. They pay like clockwork also, you cannot go wrong.

[the_situation]

Yep, save tons of vig on matchbook. i wish there was a more reliable betting exchange tho

[the sink]

Matchbook is the only income I have, if they go down I have to find a real job
I only bet NBA and i match alot!
I have been using them for 2years and it is exactly as good this year as it was last for me...
I love matchbook

[soxwin]

matchy is the only way to go. Buy sell, hedge..you can do it all day on the weekends. like someone said earlier, If you don't like Matchy, then you don't like $$$.

[Sawyer]

like someone said earlier, If you don't like Matchy, then you don't like $$$.

[HedgeHog]

MB did take off during the past 5 years. It performed the best under it's old commission structure and when deposit options were more plentiful. Hopefully MB will make the necessary changes. As outs go, it remains a must today.

[Mudcat]

This was a blast from the past. Matchbook has been such an integral part of the way I have done business for so long now, it was really weird to see myself asking this question.

[David]

You can usually get a better line at Matchbook than at Pinnacle. Just have to be patient sometimes.

[Sparky84]

Matchbook should definitely be on anyone's list of the sportsbooks they are using. You can sometimes find some great lines and prices.

[trumpdown]

Sounds like you took a bath during the NFL season.

Over $200,000 liquidity in the Wiz/Knicks game on Monday

Live betting is as good as it ever was for me. I bet large.

Matchbook is gold for me.

Betting Large is debatable from one to the next. All I'm saying is Live in-play this time of year (post NFL) LAST YEAR on MOST NBA or NCAAB game (pre-playoffs, tournament) MB was POOR. NO way I could ONLY rely on MB Live in-play to grow the roll and pay my bills. Now you claim 200k on a Monday NBA event. OK. I'll take a closer look, but I bet most games are bare bone and dry for the MOST part. You have your agendas I have mine I call it like I've SEEN it this time of year LAST year.

[Legions36]

Betting Large is debatable from one to the next. All I'm saying is Live in-play this time of year (post NFL) LAST YEAR on MOST NBA or NCAAB game (pre-playoffs, tournament) MB was POOR. NO way I could ONLY rely on MB Live in-play to grow the roll and pay my bills. Now you claim 200k on a Monday NBA event. OK. I'll take a closer look, but I bet most games are bare bone and dry for the MOST part. You have your agendas I have mine I call it like I've SEEN it this time of year LAST year.

Listen match is the sh-it no matter what anyone claims but what everyone here is also saying is to have Match and anything else you need to take care of your business. To say to have 1 book is just crazy well at least if your serious about what you do.

[Odessa]

This was a blast from the past. Matchbook has been such an integral part of the way I have done business for so long now, it was really weird to see myself asking this question.

What's your view on liquidity over the last 5 years?