1. 01-24-14 07:41 PM #1
    runnershane14
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    List of the Best Sportsbooks as of 01-24-14

    Been around doing this for quite some time. Just felt it necessary to express my opinion of good sportsbooks for USA clients.

    1.) 5dimes - for me they are #1 because of their extensive betting options. You can also parlay just about anything together including props of different games. Deposit options are fantastic if you are a long-term client. Payouts are fast, on time, and cheap.

    2.) Heritage - great customer service by far compared to other books. They are very close to #1 but not quite due to the fact they do not allow you to parlay random things together. However, they do carry some random lines in soccer or european hockey that 5dimes does not cover which I enjoy.

    3.) Youwager - surprisingly awesome customer service, maybe the best in my experience. Lacking wagering options as well as slightly more juice on props/live wagering/totals than other books. You can withdraw winnings while rolling over bonuses which is awesome. This book should be higher than its B rating, perhaps B+ or A-.

    4.) BETDSI>bookmaker>justbet - great for high limits and being ultimately trustworthy. Lack of parlay options and open parlay doesn't work for me. Payouts can be expensive.

    Books that are rated way higher than they should be:

    Betonline - I have not had any bad experiences exactly but they just give you the shady book vibe. They did payout a fairly large amount but took much longer than stated and me hassling them to get it done.

    sportsbetting.ag - Not very customer oriented at all. Their live chat takes forever to have a conversation as they are slow to respond. Bonuses require 30 day wait for payout even if your rollover has been met. Never taken a payout from them but everything across the message boards say they do payout but just takes much longer than stated.

    These are just my experiences. Everyone's experience will be slightly different. Hopefully this will help a few people along the way.
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  2. 01-24-14 07:43 PM #2
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    As an addition, any book under B has been a complete mess for me. They are terrible across the board in most categories and many fail completely after a few years.
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  3. 01-24-14 09:55 PM #3
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    Sbobet
    Heritage
    Pinnacle
    188bet

    are the books I play with at this time, all are great books and hassle free.
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  4. 01-24-14 11:04 PM #4
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    Good list IMO would move Heritage to top and 5dimes to bottom but those 4 are the top outs for U.S. facing.
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  5. 01-24-14 11:27 PM #5
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    LMFAO what a list
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  6. 01-25-14 10:28 PM #6
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    rebate wager
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  7. 01-26-14 11:03 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonboss View Post
    rebate wager
    rebate wager
    rebate wager
    You read my mind- i Love these guys above all others. Great CS and decent bonuses. ALWAYS been paid by them including my biggest hit of $15000 . Maybe because i get treated so well here i consider them #1 to me. If i want to get a bet on a game in and my funds are tied up in a game that is going on but i already won- they have even placed a bet like that for me. NO other book would EVER do that.

    I guess my top books and this is from my own personal experience would be these since i have cashed out from all these before.

    1- Rebatewager
    2- Youwager
    3- Justbet

    The worst i have dealth with would be

    1- Betmania (Do not care if they pay they flat out lied to me to get my deposit)
    2- USWAGER365 - Never even talked to them but the same guy that lied about my limits at Betmania called me from there trying to give me crap about getting higher limits there.
    3- Betus- I have never cashed out here but the endless complaints i read on here worries me. Plus one guy i trusted that used to work at Justbet went there and got me to deposit swearing it was a great place. Like two weeks later he was no longer there so that worried me.
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  8. 01-26-14 02:19 PM #8
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    betus is a bad book.
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  9. 01-26-14 04:05 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonboss View Post
    betus is a bad book.
    I actually did deposit there after not doing that for years. The only reason was Isaac the guy who always was up front with me at Justbet and when i hit for $10000 he got me every cent. He ended up at Betus so i trusted what he said . Like 2 weeks later he no longer worked there so i would not try them again. Makes me wonder what happened to him.
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  10. 01-26-14 04:19 PM #10
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    I remember that thread...we all said to try them if Isaac was offering something for you....sucks they let him go....they are a shady book though.
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  11. 01-26-14 06:33 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonboss View Post
    I remember that thread...we all said to try them if Isaac was offering something for you....sucks they let him go....they are a shady book though.
    I suppose he could have been honest with me and they found out and they killed him for it.
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  12. 01-26-14 06:37 PM #12
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    anything is possible
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  13. 01-26-14 06:43 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonboss View Post
    rebate wager
    rebate wager
    rebate wager
    How do you get into rebatewager? Their site signup doesnt work (leads to broken page) and some of the links imply its an 'invite only' place.
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  14. 01-26-14 06:47 PM #14
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    after the football season they will most likely take new clients....they take new clients til the start of college football....then they close it ....I suggest logging in after the superbowl.....you can also go on live chat they can tell you.
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  15. 01-26-14 06:49 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by bostonboss View Post
    after the football season they will most likely take new clients....they take new clients til the start of college football....then they close it ....I suggest logging in after the superbowl.....you can also go on live chat they can tell you.
    Thanks for the info!
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  16. 01-26-14 06:56 PM #16
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    give them a shot they have great customer service...good wagering options and pay quickly.
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  17. 01-27-14 06:12 AM #17
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    Some of the old school 2nd tier books are still around and ratings not great but they must pay because I do not see a ton of complaints . Players have to play with them because options getting less other than 5 Dimes, Bookmaker and Heritage. I thought rebatewager was invite only now??
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  18. 01-27-14 11:48 AM #18
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    invite only during football
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  19. 01-27-14 12:54 PM #19
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    Heritage

    On Balance Heritage is very good for sports betting

    However, do not even think about entering their online casino ... especially for any of their blackjack games.

    eg. If you're hitting with a hard 12 vs a 10 ( 13 vs 10 ... 14 vs 10 etc .) you'll notice that if there is a slight hesitation ( 1 second or 2 ) in dealing your card , you will ALWAYS get a face card and bust.

    It's as if an agent is on the other end and monitoring your hands closely ... then giving you that face so you must bust.

    I'm not paranoid but this shit happens over and over again ... the cards are NOT random.

    Please listen to this advice and you'll save lots of money.

    -Griff
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