1. 12-16-15 07:52 PM #1
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    BetHQ.com.au

    Anyone playing at this Norfolk Island registered bookie?

    I'm hearing that there are payout complaints.

    Suggesting you not open an account or deposit there at this stage.
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  2. 12-17-15 08:11 PM #2
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    Glad i seen this, was going to open an account today but couldnt find any info/ reviews on them
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  3. 12-18-15 02:03 AM #3
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    Can't find any negative reports with Google.
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  4. 12-18-15 06:21 AM #4
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    Optional, can I send you a message?
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  5. 12-18-15 06:33 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by larco15 View Post
    Optional, can I send you a message?
    Of course. Go ahead, just click the Message Me box under my avatar.
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  6. 12-18-15 12:26 PM #6
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    I still cannot understand why you guys play at all these and mom shops.
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  7. 12-18-15 02:22 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I still cannot understand why you guys play at all these and mom shops.
    I can understand why they would be attractive to the thousands of Aussie punters who have been severely limited by the Pommie owned corporates and the miserable TAB to find an "Australian" registered bookie offering to take them on at competitive odds.

    I looked at opening an account with them until I saw that they don't hold player funds in trust as the mainland Aussie books are required to do. So that effectively means players are advancing them an interest free unsecured loan to fund their working capital. Not from me thanks!
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  8. 01-11-16 10:37 PM #8
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    Heads up about this group, they have made a new site under the name tabex.com.au
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  9. 01-11-16 11:53 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by kyan972 View Post
    Heads up about this group, they have made a new site under the name tabex.com.au
    TabEX is Australia's newest online betting exchange, a place where Aussie punters can trade bets on racing across the world.
    Back or lay in a marketplace of unrivalled liquidity at tote odds, where your bets won't be restricted, and you will never be punished for being a winning punter. When you back, your bets are subject to rebates that are paid regardless of win or loss, making us the only peer-to-peer exchange in Australia that offers rebates. Unlike your conventional bookmaker, we aren't taking you on, but simply facilitating your bet, and we want you to win!
    Bet HQ Pty Ltd trading as tabex.com.au, is an Australian licensed, owned and operated corporate bookmaker. Bet HQ Pty Ltd has Corporate offices in Brisbane and operational offices in Melbourne. We foster community engagement by supporting grass roots sport and racing within the community.


    Seems they must be putting the racing action through Citibet?
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  10. 01-12-16 04:08 AM #10
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    yes thats the talk on most forums, but i made an account today to have a look and wasnt able to access the exchange page, very minimal deposit/withdrawal options too. I personally would be steering clear until i hear some positive reviews
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    Quote Originally Posted by kyan972 View Post
    yes thats the talk on most forums, but i made an account today to have a look and wasnt able to access the exchange page, very minimal deposit/withdrawal options too. I personally would be steering clear until i hear some positive reviews
    If you want to get access to Citibet exchange, I suggest you use a trustworthy agent rather than getting involved with this mob.
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  12. 02-23-16 10:28 PM #12
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    Hareeba isnt betting with citibet a pinch? I thought that a few of the citibet agents had been pinched recently....
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  13. 02-24-16 01:48 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by $imple$imon View Post
    Hareeba isnt betting with citibet a pinch? I thought that a few of the citibet agents had been pinched recently....
    Who got pinched and by who?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    Who got pinched and by who?
    Its 75th hand so I am not going to swear on a stack of bibles.

    But I heard the federal coppers raided an Asian kid that went to bond uni and found a house full of money. The kids explanation was that he was a citibet agent, this created a bit of a knock on effect getting a few others pinched.
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  15. 02-24-16 10:56 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by $imple$imon View Post
    Its 75th hand so I am not going to swear on a stack of bibles.

    But I heard the federal coppers raided an Asian kid that went to bond uni and found a house full of money. The kids explanation was that he was a citibet agent, this created a bit of a knock on effect getting a few others pinched.
    Interesting.
    Be interested to know what charges they could bring against one acting as an agent to Citibet.
    Of course the kid could have been up to other things which attracted the cops' interest in the first place.
    Like why would his commissions be held at home in cash?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hareeba! View Post
    Interesting.
    Be interested to know what charges they could bring against one acting as an agent to Citibet.
    Of course the kid could have been up to other things which attracted the cops' interest in the first place.
    Like why would his commissions be held at home in cash?
    Thats a fair question. I took five minutes to do a google search and came up with this:

    1. The Racing Administration Act defines a Bookmaker as:
    bookmaker includes any person who:
    (a) carries on the business of, or who acts as, a bookmaker, bookmaker's clerk or commission agent, or by betting or making wagers.
    (b) gains, or endeavours to gain, a livelihood wholly or partly by betting or making wagers.
    *******THAT'S PRETTY BLOODY BROAD*********


    2. Gaming Regulation Act around 4.2.??? states that an Agent and the Bookmaker are to be effectively treated as the same entity (thats my interpretation I might be wrong its a bloody long winded doc)

    3. I found this application, I'm sure most agents don't have this!:

    http://www.gamblingandracing.act.gov...nce-May-09.pdf


    So I'm tipping if the coppers wanted to pinch them there would be a truck load of stuff that they could pinch them for!

    That's before the racing Mafia (RVL, Racing NSW etc.) got a hold of them for race field fees.
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  17. 06-22-16 02:47 AM #17
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    I had a long-term futures bet win with this book.

    They have not settled the bet despite my e-mail correspondence.

    Still listed as an Approved Betting Operator of the AFL, ARU, CA, NRL, PGA & TA.

    I guess it's time to lodge a complaint via SBR.
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  18. 06-22-16 03:13 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reveen View Post
    I had a long-term futures bet win with this book.

    They have not settled the bet despite my e-mail correspondence.

    Still listed as an Approved Betting Operator of the AFL, ARU, CA, NRL, PGA & TA.

    I guess it's time to lodge a complaint via SBR.
    I'd be surprised if SBR can help you with this one.

    The Norfolk Island regulator might be of some use but given the fact that their T&Cs clearly state that there is no safeguard for your funds like with mainland Aussie operators I wouldn't be holding my breath.
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  19. 07-01-16 09:57 PM #19
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    ASIC search shows BetHQ submitted a notice to wind up the company on 20th June


    https://connectonline.asic.gov.au/Re...e=1cguudgke6_4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    ASIC search shows BetHQ submitted a notice to wind up the company on 20th June


    https://connectonline.asic.gov.au/Re...e=1cguudgke6_4
    I believe the wind up application has been instigated by a creditor.

    The sole director of BetHQ Pty Ltd is:

    GARY BALL
    Role Director (29-08-2014 - Present)
    DOB 02-05-1959 (57 years old)
    Born Launceston, TAS
    Address *****************

    Registered Office C/- BETHQ PTY LTD LEVEL 10, 15 GREEN SQUARE CLOSE, FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
    Principal Place of Business LEVEL 10, 15 GREEN SQUARE CLOSE, FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
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    Next hearing is on 26 August 2016:

    https://www.comcourts.gov.au/file/Fe...6/2016/actions
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  22. 08-08-16 07:17 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I still cannot understand why you guys play at all these and mom shops.
    Because I took 10k from these clowns.

    90%+ chance of getting paid 10k is better than nothing.

    Plus, if they stiffed I would have ************* so I was absorbing little risk.
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  23. 08-08-16 04:41 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I still cannot understand why you guys play at all these and mom shops.
    Basically comes down to Risk vs Reward. It's why bonus shops are so attractive to some.
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    http://www.smh.com.au/sport/why-gamb...03-gshn9c.html
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