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  • Bet365thieves
    SBR Rookie
    • 11-30-09
    • 22

    #1
    Sportingbet deserves its D rating
    I made an account with SportingBet but hadn't deposited

    They send me an e-mail offering me 50€ sign up bonus

    After I deposit I saw no bonus in my account so I contacted the support team,

    They said players from my country are not eligible for the offer

    Now the adventure of withdrawing the money will start.



    Sportingbet = scam shit bookmaker
    Stay away!
  • Champi
    SBR Sharp
    • 12-20-06
    • 373

    #2
    Its not a reason to threat them as a scam=
    Will HIll didnt accept my country but there is many other choices.
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    • raddle_snake
      Restricted User
      • 10-31-08
      • 283

      #3
      Oh really bad, haven't tried better not to try, they offer a bonus then you are not applicable for that haiyoo
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      • Toit
        SBR Sharp
        • 03-10-09
        • 451

        #4
        Do you live in Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia or Ukraine?
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        • Ruifgalmeida
          SBR MVP
          • 04-23-08
          • 2024

          #5
          I have been a custumer of sportingbet for years never had any problem they a decent recreational book
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          • Dunder
            Restricted User
            • 10-26-09
            • 3345

            #6
            Originally posted by Ruifgalmeida
            I have been a custumer of sportingbet for years never had any problem they a decent recreational book
            I have a soft spot for them too. Lots of unusual props. and markets that other books don´t offer.
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            • Fishhead
              SBR Aristocracy
              • 08-11-05
              • 40179

              #7
              Good props

              Rec book
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              • vanman
                SBR MVP
                • 02-08-07
                • 1163

                #8
                Not a scam book.
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                • moonbeam
                  SBR MVP
                  • 03-02-07
                  • 1496

                  #9
                  Originally posted by vanman
                  Not a scam book.
                  Not a scam book but a useless book, also a mickey mouse book and a penny stock
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                  • moonbeam
                    SBR MVP
                    • 03-02-07
                    • 1496

                    #10
                    Originally posted by vanman
                    Not a scam book.
                    Correction:

                    They are a scam book.
                    I remember they cancelled a 1500 Euro "live betting" winning wager for no reason AFTER the event has finished. That was 3 years ago. That´s exactly the definition of a scam book
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                    • Toit
                      SBR Sharp
                      • 03-10-09
                      • 451

                      #11
                      Originally posted by moonbeam
                      Correction:

                      They are a scam book.
                      I remember they cancelled a 1500 Euro "live betting" winning wager for no reason AFTER the event has finished. That was 3 years ago. That´s exactly the definition of a scam book
                      That seems to happen quite often to you, moonbeam.
                      I guess it's still profitable enough to try and beat the bookies at live betting if you're still at it three years later.

                      Sportingbet is useless if you know what your doing, limits you to pennies.
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                      • Dr.Gonzo
                        SBR MVP
                        • 12-05-09
                        • 4660

                        #12
                        UK books are afraid to pay out bonuses. They only seem to target UK players.

                        They really are an easy book to beat. Probably the easiest book I have ever played at.

                        The customer service monkeys in live chat have no idea what's going on. They refuse to let you talk to a manger if you have an issue.

                        I had major problems withdrawing with them but I got paid.
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                        • Jaug
                          SBR MVP
                          • 01-11-09
                          • 3087

                          #13
                          I've deposited once with intention of getting a 1st deposit bonus there but it didn't show up. I'm no longer using sportingbet for many reasons but false marketing is one of them.
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                          • sportsbetwin
                            SBR Wise Guy
                            • 03-07-09
                            • 745

                            #14
                            Same thing with me - I checked in live chat that I could get a bonus - no worries - but never came - asked why - said not eligible and that the CS rep made a mistake. Only for UK.
                            Rolled over once and got out easy as. Not the worst thing that has ever happened to me!
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                            • Toit
                              SBR Sharp
                              • 03-10-09
                              • 451

                              #15
                              Originally posted by sportsbetwin

                              Same thing with me - I checked in live chat that I could get a bonus - no worries - but never came - asked why - said not eligible and that the CS rep made a mistake. Only for UK.
                              Rolled over once and got out easy as. Not the worst thing that has ever happened to me!
                              That's odd, was it some special promo?
                              The terms and conditions state: This offer is not open to residents of the following countries (or countries formerly part of these): Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Portugal.
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                              • Ruifgalmeida
                                SBR MVP
                                • 04-23-08
                                • 2024

                                #16
                                i am from portugal and got a special bonus a few months ago, i realy trust this book but i am a 10dollars bettor.
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                                • Bet365thieves
                                  SBR Rookie
                                  • 11-30-09
                                  • 22

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Toit
                                  Do you live in Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia or Ukraine?
                                  Originally posted by Ruifgalmeida
                                  I have been a custumer of sportingbet for years never had any problem they a decent recreational book
                                  Originally posted by Dunder
                                  I have a soft spot for them too. Lots of unusual props. and markets that other books don´t offer.
                                  Originally posted by Fishhead
                                  Good props Rec book
                                  Originally posted by vanman
                                  Not a scam book.

                                  Will see you when this bookmaker will send you a special e-mail to deposit for the bonus, then will say you're not eligible
                                  and when it will void big bets

                                  hahaha anyway I made 320€ from my 200€ deposit and cashed out.

                                  This shit bookmaker can keep its invisible bonus
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                                  • Toit
                                    SBR Sharp
                                    • 03-10-09
                                    • 451

                                    #18
                                    Congratulations on your winnings and thanks for wishing us all the best of luck with Sportingbet, but are you from Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia or Ukraine (or countries formerly part of these countries)?

                                    Just to get that clear.
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                                    • Dunder
                                      Restricted User
                                      • 10-26-09
                                      • 3345

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Bet365thieves
                                      Will see you when this bookmaker will send you a special e-mail to deposit for the bonus, then will say you're not eligible
                                      and when it will void big bets

                                      hahaha anyway I made 320€ from my 200€ deposit and cashed out.

                                      This shit bookmaker can keep its invisible bonus
                                      You have had a problem with them, we understand that.

                                      Some of the others, including myself, have not. A forum is about exchanging views and information not just bitching about books which you happen to have had a problem with.
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                                      • Dr.Gonzo
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 12-05-09
                                        • 4660

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by Dunder
                                        You have had a problem with them, we understand that.

                                        Some of the others, including myself, have not. A forum is about exchanging views and information not just bitching about books which you happen to have had a problem with.
                                        Dunder are you talking about sportingbet.com as opposed to sportingbet.com.au?

                                        If you are talking about the .com site how are you still able to bet with them?

                                        I bet a few games during the 4 nations and got my limits reduced to $80 on rugby league.

                                        Then I bet an NFL game which resulted in the same situation.
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                                        • sportsbetwin
                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                          • 03-07-09
                                          • 745

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by Toit
                                          That's odd, was it some special promo?
                                          The terms and conditions state: This offer is not open to residents of the following countries (or countries formerly part of these): Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Portugal.

                                          Yes.

                                          It was last year and it was some promo like you get a free bet each week for 4 weeks based on the average of 5 or more bets each week - up to about $40 each week. You had to make 5 wagers each week to remain eligible.

                                          Unfortunately it was only for UK customers.
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                                          • ararat2010
                                            SBR Sharp
                                            • 12-16-09
                                            • 428

                                            #22
                                            I also registered there due to bonus - and was not eligible to rcv it, after that during 3 weeks they was sending me a "claim your bonus now" emails...
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                                            • Bet365thieves
                                              SBR Rookie
                                              • 11-30-09
                                              • 22

                                              #23
                                              "!

                                              Originally posted by ararat2010
                                              I also registered there due to bonus - and was not eligible to rcv it, after that during 3 weeks they was sending me a "claim your bonus now" emails...
                                              that's what they did with me,

                                              y0 h0 , i from China

                                              wtf matters where I'm from? THEY offered ME the bonus with mail invitation
                                              i sent them an e-mail asking if moneybookers deposits count for the bonus and they confirmed

                                              they could have said, "you're not eligible!",
                                              blah blah, they know from the start they are offering bonuses to clients who will not get it .
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                                              • Dunder
                                                Restricted User
                                                • 10-26-09
                                                • 3345

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by Dr.Gonzo
                                                Dunder are you talking about sportingbet.com as opposed to sportingbet.com.au?

                                                If you are talking about the .com site how are you still able to bet with them?

                                                I bet a few games during the 4 nations and got my limits reduced to $80 on rugby league.

                                                Then I bet an NFL game which resulted in the same situation.
                                                They are what they are, Dr.Gonzo and that is a shamelessly recreational book. I like their unusual props. which allow me to set up small middles and polish middles on bets that I have made elsewhere.

                                                They are by no means my favourite book, but as I say, I do have a soft spot for them as the do at least try to differentiate themselves from the dozens of other rec. books.
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                                                • aceking
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 09-07-05
                                                  • 4782

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by Ruifgalmeida
                                                  i am from portugal and got a special bonus a few months ago, i realy trust this book but i am a 10dollars bettor.
                                                  they are for casual players only .
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                                                  • sportsbetwin
                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                    • 03-07-09
                                                    • 745

                                                    #26
                                                    Not the best book - but to have them as a D is wrong. They are on the stock exchange and your money is safe there. I think they should be a B-.
                                                    I think Sportingbet Australia is much better - not as quick to limit and some of their MLB ML's are unbeatable.
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                                                    • moonbeam
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 03-02-07
                                                      • 1496

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by Toit
                                                      That seems to happen quite often to you, moonbeam.
                                                      I guess it's still profitable enough to try and beat the bookies at live betting if you're still at it three years later.

                                                      Sportingbet is useless if you know what your doing, limits you to pennies.
                                                      This really happens often to me Toit.

                                                      It´s ok when books voids late bets or bad lines, but it´s unacceptable when books wait 60 minutes until after the event has finished and void winning bets after the event has finished. That´s what sportingbet do. So they deserves their D rating here at SBR.
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