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    docholiday
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    Is 18th hole Sportsbook safe?

    Is this 18thholesportsbook.com safe and legit?


    Thanks

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    As safe as BetIsland was

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    How much risk can you withstand?

    Obvious signs of risk here..but with risk can be reward.

    If you got 200 you dont mind losing try them, but dont be shocked if they stiff. Place is a D shop if there ever was one, and now are the toughest 90 days for shops.

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    you are in good hands with 18th ive said before the only downside is not as many options as 5dimes

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    There is a real good reason to play at this book and I hope you guys figure it out sooner than later...

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    Why should we waste time figuring it out? Just tell us, we're all ears.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevex View Post
    There is a real good reason to play at this book and I hope you guys figure it out sooner than later...
    Yes, please tell...

    And if you say bonus whoring, youll show how little you know on the matter. Those heavy dogs do occasionally hit and if you find yourself with a large amount in the wrong book..your screwed.

    Edit to add..when I said it might be worth tossing 200 if you dont mind taking the risk, I could also think of 7 books off the top of my head I'd trust more offering 100% free plays or heavy cash bonuses..all with low ratings, but a more proven track record.

    Hell, even Phoenix family of books is offering some nice bonuses again..and they are much more solid than 18th hole.
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    Quote Originally Posted by docholiday View Post
    Is this 18thholesportsbook.com safe and legit?


    Thanks

    This is not SBR below but the people speaking. If you are skeptical of our board hosts, your fellow board members make these their books of choice:


    5Dimes 294 150 108 36
    Pinnacle 264 198 48 18
    Bookmaker/BetDSI 236 72 92 72
    Heritage 203 114 68 21

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    Quote Originally Posted by physed View Post
    As safe as BetIsland was
    yea, tried to signup, seems they want to check info against prior sheet before making decision. Told me they were a PPH before, and had been in business since 1999, and 2005 as a sportsbook. Hard to believe only info on them is a twitter account?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Microphone View Post
    This is not SBR below but the people speaking. If you are skeptical of our board hosts, your fellow board members make these their books of choice:


    5Dimes 294 150 108 36
    Pinnacle 264 198 48 18
    Bookmaker/BetDSI 236 72 92 72
    Heritage 203 114 68 21

    Here was August, 2012's vote:

    FINAL RESULTS
    Rank
    Book Total Pts Votes #1 Votes #2
    Votes #3
    #1 5Dimes 356 228 80 48
    #2 Pinnacle 237 168 48 21
    #3 Bookmaker/BetDSI 216 78 60 78
    #4 Heritage 210 108 72 30
    #5 BetIslands 153 60 60 33


    Would you trust the voters who helped make Jon's the 5th most trusted shop around ??

    Note the number of 1st place votes for #3 vs #5 - of course I've heard 19thhole is almost as good as 5D - and they dont limit you....so should they be #1 ??!??

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    The website is the worst I've ever seen: http://18thholesportsbook.me/index.html There's no way to navigate their site & no way to create an account to check out the site. Crap book.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbywaves View Post
    The website is the worst I've ever seen: http://18thholesportsbook.me/index.html There's no way to navigate their site & no way to create an account to check out the site. Crap book.
    Yeh your right, I mean if it doesn't have an online sign up form then it must be crap right?

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    Some of you guys maybe should listen... this is a highly restricted site and service. It will not have what you are used too like some of these other heavily advertised and easy to access/open an account and get in and poke around services. This is on purpose and yes I know who they are now. Nothing bad to say and I will leave it at that... this crew been around a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by touchback View Post
    Some of you guys maybe should listen... this is a highly restricted site and service. It will not have what you are used too like some of these other heavily advertised and easy to access/open an account and get in and poke around services. This is on purpose and yes I know who they are now. Nothing bad to say and I will leave it at that... this crew been around a while.

    Love playing at books like this.

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    lol steve dont know if you are being sarcastic or even play with 18th but ive been there since august been paid atleast 11 times for well over 30k. their payouts are quicker then anyone and account managers/cust serv are great. payouts are not what impress me as 5dimes was only a 24 hour wait - no big deal. i love their limits and 5d cut mine after i won and 18th hasnt touched mine now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevex View Post
    Yeh your right, I mean if it doesn't have an online sign up form then it must be crap right?
    Exactly right...You endorse them, yet say nothing informative about them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by touchback View Post
    Some of you guys maybe should listen... this is a highly restricted site and service. It will not have what you are used too like some of these other heavily advertised and easy to access/open an account and get in and poke around services. This is on purpose and yes I know who they are now. Nothing bad to say and I will leave it at that... this crew been around a while.
    What's there to listen to, couple of windbags giving endorsements with no details?

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    I'm not trying to be wise....but I'm spotting a trend with the top 3 or 4. As Legends proved, no A book is ever safe, but the top 4 (3 for US players) have been around "forever".

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    Bookmaker/DSI, 5 Dimes, Heritage, that's all US players can trust now. If you don't mind putting your funds at higher risk, then sure play at a less established 18th hole. That's a fact jack & can't be argued.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbywaves View Post
    What's there to listen to, couple of windbags giving endorsements with no details?
    Bobby, fair enough. This is a very old site and I mean old. Was a way under the radar credit service and you cannot find anything on the web because they have always taken care of their guys so no one has ever had anything to say about them. Sometimes no news can be good news if you know what I mean... not sure what the current advertising deal is with them but it looks like they are reaching out a little or testing going postup which is a little unexpected considering their history but they will not have been the first to go it this route. Like I said though, they have not had any problems having checked and if you can get a referral maybe throw them a hundro and see if they got what you need or don't.

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    Quote Originally Posted by touchback View Post
    Bobby, fair enough. This is a very old site and I mean old. Was a way under the radar credit service and you cannot find anything on the web because they have always taken care of their guys so no one has ever had anything to say about them. Sometimes no news can be good news if you know what I mean... not sure what the current advertising deal is with them but it looks like they are reaching out a little or testing going postup which is a little unexpected considering their history but they will not have been the first to go it this route. Like I said though, they have not had any problems having checked and if you can get a referral maybe throw them a hundro and see if they got what you need or don't.
    Exactly. With the feds busting up some offshore operations, no news is VERY good news with any book. That's why its good to find a book that stays under the radar.

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    TB, I received an e-mail from them awhile back. When I went to their website to see what they had to offer it was very frustrating, as the site couldn't be navigated & my google search turned up nothing. From what you explained, I understand why now. http://18thholesportsbook.me/index.html Don't see how they are going to gain customers from the marketing e-mail I received.

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    Does 18th hole offer bonuses and loyalty cash? I'm retired & make my living booking close trustworthy friends & laying off their action at Bookmaker/DSI. Risk free $ by clearing rolls on sports & casino bonuses, loyalty cash, casino & horse rebates, etc.

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    Just chiming in as a recreational player that plays there. Havent had any issues in the few months I have been there and customer service is great. I still play on heriage too because of options and I at least get to line shop both places, but all in all, it has been a good experience. They do offer deposit bonuses and also one off reload bonuses, like for the playoffs right now.

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    TB is sharp. you mock 18th hole then comeback with i know who they are they have been arounf forever. Touchback, you like to write up paragraph's about books , do us a favor and write page about 18th

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobbywaves View Post
    TB, I received an e-mail from them awhile back. When I went to their website to see what they had to offer it was very frustrating, as the site couldn't be navigated & my google search turned up nothing. From what you explained, I understand why now. http://18thholesportsbook.me/index.html Don't see how they are going to gain customers from the marketing e-mail I received.
    the name in the email chanes alot alot i have warren grey mf'n DUDLEY WISDOM! question for stevex, you jump on every unheard place around?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankwins View Post
    the name in the email chanes alot alot i have warren grey mf'n DUDLEY WISDOM! question for stevex, you jump on every unheard place around?
    Having multiple outs is a MUST to win in this game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevex View Post
    Having multiple outs is a MUST to win in this game.
    they appear to be fly by night smucks, can you add anything of value as to why one might wanna give them a shot?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankwins View Post
    they appear to be fly by night smucks, can you add anything of value as to why one might wanna give them a shot?
    I'm not going to flat out just say why you should play there, but there is a couple of good reasons BESIDES bonuses and timely payouts that this shop is an excellent out to have...

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    hank.. we went thru this last week 18thhole = highest limits, quickest payouts, best live wagering (during live play), best customer service.
    and can you please post the email you have recieved from them, as i get their emails often and it is from customer service or my account manager.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankwins View Post
    TB is sharp. you mock 18th hole then comeback with i know who they are they have been arounf forever. Touchback, you like to write up paragraph's about books , do us a favor and write page about 18th
    Hank... did not realize who they were when I first took a look at the website. In my defense Credit services can have anywhere from 20 to 50 skins and I cannot possibly know all of them for all the crews I personally know. Then I decided to find out and it is a crew I know personally and it was one of their credit skins... like I said, they are doing something but they are not exactly the run of the mill heavily advertised post up site that just anyone can sign up. I will say they got some deep pockets so that would explain people saying they get paid well... In my opinion if this is the route they are deciding to explore they will have to skin out a newer site layout but that really does not matter. It is all about getting action down with a service and getting paid when you win. If you can get in Hank I would suggest you try them out if your a guy that likes to have a few outs to shop lines. Anyway... I still would mock their website but it is like cars, it is whats under the hood that counts not always what the car looks like on the outside.

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    what is high limits,big bonuses and great custoner service from like three guys on SBR and couple other sports forums? bottom line if 5dimes,bovada,youwager closed shop with customer balances it's huge news. If 18thhole shutdown, no numbers to call, no valid emails and you posted a thread 18thhole took me for 10K you'd be the dumbass around. TB, you also said they are great reputable guys flying under the radar and throw a hundo for the hell of it. I'd think if they were so fabulous it's be throw a dime ASAP!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hankwins View Post
    what is high limits,big bonuses and great custoner service from like three guys on SBR and couple other sports forums? bottom line if 5dimes,bovada,youwager closed shop with customer balances it's huge news. If 18thhole shutdown, no numbers to call, no valid emails and you posted a thread 18thhole took me for 10K you'd be the dumbass around. TB, you also said they are great reputable guys flying under the radar and throw a hundo for the hell of it. I'd think if they were so fabulous it's be throw a dime ASAP!
    wise words from a guy who shilled for betislands, admitted it, and is now pushing another terrible book. hank you remain the biggest joke on here so keep up the good work

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnpendred View Post
    wise words from a guy who shilled for betislands, admitted it, and is now pushing another terrible book. hank you remain the biggest joke on here so keep up the good work
    dude you signed up on 3-08-2013 to push 18thhole, NUFF SAID.

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    LOL hank you're so good, NUFF SAID.

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