Help Picking a Book

Hareeba! · 01-13-10, 03:47 AM

For tennis way out in front are Pinnacle and Betfair but I think they are off limits to you in the US?

Of those I am familiar with Greek and the Bookmaker/CRIS/DSI group are probably the best and cover all tournaments but a very long way behind the above.

They'll take **** but not really sure about their minimum bet size. Send them an email if you can't find it mentioned on their site under terms/conditions/rules.

weknowhowtolive · 01-13-10, 06:58 AM

Hmmm...was hoping for a little bit more than that...I kinda got an idea of what TheGreek and DSI have and it appears they only have the Aussie Open listed right now...

Anyone else have an idea?

Peeig · 01-13-10, 07:30 AM

Pick a book that might steal your mobniez....it adds to the excitamintz of the gambool

durito · 01-13-10, 07:42 AM

5dimes

Hareeba! · 01-13-10, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by weknowhowtolive

Hmmm...was hoping for a little bit more than that...I kinda got an idea of what TheGreek and DSI have and it appears they only have the Aussie Open listed right now...

Anyone else have an idea?

good grief!
the current tournaments are in Australia/NZ
your post was at 11pm Sydney time!
prices are now up for today's matches at Greek and DSI - as they are for almost every ATP and WTA even played throughout the year
I know ... I've been betting on tennis day in day out for 7 years now

weknowhowtolive · 01-13-10, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

good grief!
the current tournaments are in Australia/NZ
your post was at 11pm Sydney time!
prices are now up for today's matches at Greek and DSI - as they are for almost every ATP and WTA even played throughout the year
I know ... I've been betting on tennis day in day out for 7 years now

My post was well before Dementieva/Safina started, and also 3 hours after I started looking. I'll take a look again today.

However, they dont appear to meet at least two if not three of my other requirements.

I guess ill just look around and slowly eliminate these one at a time instead of getting answers like this "Pick a book that might steal your mobniez....it adds to the excitamintz of the gambool"

Hareeba! · 01-13-10, 03:28 PM

Dementia/Safina was rain-delayed so I expect they took it down at the scheduled start time
The timestamp on your post however was well after the match was finished and I'd gone to bed.
Were you watching a delayed telecast?

korbal29 · 01-13-10, 03:56 PM

IMO best thing to worry about is cashout

G's pks · 01-13-10, 04:00 PM

I also am looking for a second book...and maybe a third. I was chatting with 5dimes rep Lucy this afternoon...she did a great job answering all my questions...

Yesterday my primary online account with Bet jam customer service was once again very poor! Just letting you guys know...

weknowhowtolive · 01-13-10, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

Dementia/Safina was rain-delayed so I expect they took it down at the scheduled start time
The timestamp on your post however was well after the match was finished and I'd gone to bed.
Were you watching a delayed telecast?

I cant believe you're really arguing this. Maybe you dont have your time settings set correctly. I posted my original message at 10:17 PST. Dementieva wasnt ever scheduled to start until 12:30AM PST, and Ferrer/Clement wasnt scheduled until 10:30 PST and this, again, for the third time, was after hours of already looking. Many of the sites I looked at DID NOT HAVE ANY LINES UP FOR THESE MATCHES.

Also, again, the site you recommended, the greek, does not meet my requirements for bonus rollover, minimum bet, or cash out fees.

Thank you for your (no) help. I will look elsewhere.

Hareeba! · 01-13-10, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by weknowhowtolive

I cant believe you're really arguing this. Maybe you dont have your time settings set correctly. I posted my original message at 10:17 PST. Dementieva wasnt ever scheduled to start until 12:30AM PST, and Ferrer/Clement wasnt scheduled until 10:30 PST and this, again, for the third time, was after hours of already looking. Many of the sites I looked at DID NOT HAVE ANY LINES UP FOR THESE MATCHES.

Also, again, the site you recommended, the greek, does not meet my requirements for bonus rollover, minimum bet, or cash out fees.

Thank you for your (no) help. I will look elsewhere.

My time setting is perfectly accurate Mr Knowitall
You posted at 10:58PM AEDT
The match was scheduled to start at 7:30PM AEDT (same time as Fish v Luczak tonight - start of evening session)
I went to bed as soon as it concluded and your post wasn't up by then

Sorry for trying to help you. I'll avoid making that mistake again.

trumpdown · 01-13-10, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by weknowhowtolive

I'm going to be depositing $100 to start, so keep that in mind. Here's what I'm looking for:

- A very low minimum bet, hopefully $1-2
- Easy to deposit with a major credit card (****)
- No fees for deposit or cash out. I realize that the second one doesnt appear to be common but I noticed a few sent one free check a month, and that would be plenty.
- TENNIS LINES! I dont know why this is so hard to find but many of the recommended sites that allow US customers appear to only have major tennis tournaments.
- Bonus conditions! I would rather have no bonus than a 10 or 20% bonus that requires me to roll it over 5 times. I saw on 5Dimes they have a 2x rollover with money BET. This is nothing $220 bet is much easier than turning $120 into $600.

Frankly, there isn't 1 book that has all that you ask for US players, unfortunately. Some of your requirements meet certain books, and other books you will find attain the rest. You won't find a quality trustworthy book for a US player that meets all of the requirements you request. I would suggest a look at 5Dimes, but you can't deposit with credit card, and forget their bonus, so you don't worry about a roll-over or getting limited on reduced juice (for certain sports) when you build up that $100 roll.

Originally posted by weknowhowtolive

Thank you for your (no) help. I will look elsewhere.

On a side note in my opinion your comments could dictate extremely counter-productive if you ever expect to get help. GL to you.

weknowhowtolive · 01-14-10, 05:55 PM

In case anyone actually ever has the same problem, or asks the same sort of question, "durito" was correct when he said 5dimes. After talking to them today they fit every category perfectly. Thank you for the help durito.

tltaylor89 · 01-14-10, 05:58 PM

You will be back in 6months saying 5dimes cut youre limits to 100 across the board thats if you win

mtneer1212 · 01-14-10, 06:12 PM

Winners do get cut a 5dimes, but they are a good book if you need options.