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    RickySteve
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    Why is BetPhoenix no longer a sponsor?

    I've always thought this book smelled like Cascade and now I'm really nervous.

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    tltaylor89
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    They say because they cant keep their site up for 2 seconds

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    Yeah they've been having mail server issues, causing them to not receive the emails for crediting accounts. They'll be back soon I bet.

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    Their banner is down at another site too.Would be nice to see a rep from there come in and explain WTF is going on.

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    jillmark
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    I would love to hear more. I have some money at BetPhoenix. Other than them being down too often I have no complaints so far. I will check back.

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    Phoenix have not shown signs of slow-pay, but hopefully SBR will act to re-assure/clarify as they/these threads run the risk of creating a 'run on the bank' which isn't good for anyone.

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    Wow, I will take a wait and see approach as I don't want to jump to conclusions. I will call in the morning and ask myself.

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    Dark Horse
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    Bill Dozer on 10/24/07:

    BetPhoenix is backed by the ownership of Diamond Sportsbook. It's a separate operation at a different site and is targeting different players.

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    How are withdrawals going over for anybody who has taken money out in the last week or two?

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    Contest banner still up for SBR picks ... but nothing else? Makes my stomach hurt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumpage View Post
    How are withdrawals going over for anybody who has taken money out in the last week or two?
    I made a $4k transfer from BetPhoenix to MatchBook last Monday. It got done the same day, but they didn't get my initial email and it took 2 phone calls later in the day. To be fair, they were just coming off a horrid weekend of site problems and the bottom line is they transferred the $4000 (max allowed).

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    is Richard aware of the situation...usually he gets things taken care off

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    MBENZ
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    Where is the information saying that Diamond sportsbook is backing BP,I went to a site that gives you the straight poop on these books and there is no mention of this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MBENZ View Post
    Where is the information saying that Diamond sportsbook is backing BP,I went to a site that gives you the straight poop on these books and there is no mention of this?
    I don't believe they are backed by Diamond, Diamond is part of CRIS

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    Its a little odd that Richard doesnt post here anymore?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HedgeHog View Post
    I made a $4k transfer from BetPhoenix to MatchBook last Monday. It got done the same day, but they didn't get my initial email and it took 2 phone calls later in the day. To be fair, they were just coming off a horrid weekend of site problems and the bottom line is they transferred the $4000 (max allowed).
    Thanks for the update Hedge. During their nightmare week I do recall reading that payments were still being made, although there was one post from an individual who had been waiting a few days for his Moneybookers withdrawal to be completed. However, as far as I can tell he never updated the situation.

    However, to repeat something earlier from this thread, it would be nice of somebody from SBR to update the Phoenix situation, particularly the sponsorship evacuation.

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    wow, last I heard this place was doing well. almost got talked into opening an account there a month or so ago

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    Quote Originally Posted by patswin View Post
    I don't believe they are backed by Diamond, Diamond is part of CRIS
    They are. Bill Dozer as well as Betphoenix confirmed that in this thread. Posts #25 and #27:
    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/sportsbook...-question.html

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    Phoenix is still paying lightning fast and I am sure Richard is just busy getting all the website stuff fixed.

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    wow, talk about scarescaremongering. countless reasons why bp has either temporarily or permanently stopped advertising. slow pays are an obvious indicator to me something is wrong, this isn't.

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    I thought this book wanted to be A rated?

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    I see that their site has been much better lately. Maybe things are getting corrected there. I hope so at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyC View Post
    I thought this book wanted to be A rated?
    and to become an A-book, advertising is a must?

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    I can't speak to any of their ads, but getting screwed over by internet scammers doing DDOS really sucks. At the same time, if the site is never up, then the ads are pointless and actually detract from both the sportsbook and the site advertising them.

    With DSI backing, I don't see much risk of no pays. They just need to resolve their web issues.

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    I just logged into my BetPhoenix account and it is up and lightning fast. I dont remember it ever being this fast.

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    Funny, ~1 or 2 months ago they have been the new forum star here.
    Things surely change fast.

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    ou are now chatting with 'Jolivette'
    Jolivette: hello, how may i help you?
    mike: hi, is betphoenix backed by diamondsports??
    mike: are you there?
    Jolivette: im here. no we are 2 different companies
    mike: so there is no connection?
    Jolivette: if you have any question send email to richard@betphoenix.com or phil@betphoenix.com

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    also, they dont even do trasnfers with each other.

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    I think BP is just fine, the problems last weekend sucked, but thats why you should always have another out.

    I did a withdraw on friday with ** just to see if everything was fine, and i got paid the same day.

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    the cs representative merely states they are two seperate companies, which is true. either "jolivette" might not know who's backing them, or she's not sure if they're at liberty to tell us, so she asked you to ask richard. i don't know who backs who, but this livechat obviously doesn't tell us anything.

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    tltaylor89
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    Account managers are calling trying to drum up deposits

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    Yeah i logged in today and at the log in it said to call for a big bonus for today only.

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    Interesting.

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    I think it's safe to assume BP is still fine for now, but this is still slightly worrisome.

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    Dark Horse
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    To advertise, and where, is a business decision. People are assuming that advertising at SBR is a profitable investment. That may not be so for all books.

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