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    Reviews of lesser known sportsbooks.

    Since I like to find new bookies (Especially if they have a good bonus) I thought I'd start writing minor reviews on them, at first it probably won't be that unknown sportsbooks, but as I progress and get further down the list there will be less popular bookmakers.

    I hope this will help people looking for info on the specific bookies, because I feel when I've been searching for some of the less popular bookies there just hasn't been that much info.

    At the moment, I've mainly signed up at the larger bookmakers so I don't feel there's much to add that people probably don't already know - But I will add a short comment to each of them.

    I also have a few books where I haven't completed rollover, so I will give a more elaborate update on them, when I've requested my first withdrawal.

    And feel free to add your own review if you have a played at a sportsbook that perhaps isn't so well known, always nice to get additional info on them.

    Also, these ratings are based on my subjective needs. I rate them after how well they fit me.

    Any questions/comments are welcome.

    OBS: When I talk of my "normal" stake it's a max of 60€. Withdrawal is done to my Skrill.

    Bookmakers I've joined so far:

    (Rating from 0-5)

    Bet365: Bountiful in livebetting, possibly the bookie with the most markets, fast payouts, still receive bonuses, despite being profitable. I've heard of limits for highrollers, but for me it's a 5/5.



    Interwetten: Quick limits was limited within the first 25 bets, I can get normal stake through on medium/big markets, but rarely above 10€ on smaller markets. Payout received within 24 hours verification process had minor bumps but nothing insane. You can often catch Interwetten with "wrong" odds and they are slow at slashing. 2.5/5.



    Betsafe: Decent odds, but far too fast with limits had less than 150€ in profit when limits stuck which made Betsafe pretty much unplayable limiting me down to less than 1€ in most markets. Payout was fast (Don't remember exactly how long), no problems in general but it's no place for anyone making anything off of their betting. 1.5/5.



    Ladbrokes: Now restricted but still managed to have this bookie for ½ a year or so. Limits struck but it took a while and often I could still get my normal stake through. Like Interwetten they often had "wrong" odds. Payout worked smoothly. 3/5.




    10bet: Doesn't limit as easy as many of the other bookies and I'm yet to be limited. Good odds and many markets. Payout time was satisfactory and verification wasn't too much trouble. 4/5.




    Tipico: Odds are decent, doesn't limit superfast, but I was limited eventually, but I can often get my normal stake through only on small markets I'm sometimes limited to 20€. Smooth and acceptable time frame for payout). 2.5/5.




    Cashpoint: Haven't used this bookie much, did payout once and was no major problems, although I don't remember how long payout took to arrive, decent odds and decent markets, but for some reason this bookie just doesn't 'catch' me. 2/5.




    Marathonbet: Currently restricted in my country but had a user for a year until. I've often heard that Marathonbet is the worst bookmaker limit wise, but I have to disagree. There were limits for me on smaller markets down to 10€ quite fast, but medium/bigger markets often had 100-400€ limit (Which is fine for me), they offer great odds and are bad at slashing. I did eventually get completely limited to 1€ for all bets, but it took a lot longer than most bookies I've mentioned on here. And I didn't even have to send verification to receive payout and fastest payout I've experienced often arriving within 15min. Good bankroll booster until they limit you and probably not worth the effort for highrollers. 3.5/5.




    5Dimes: Haven't used them much after they removed Skrill as an option but they have terrific odds and it's been a good bookie for me not imposing limits of any kind. Bit bad that there aren't more currencies, depositing ate up a lot of profit because of Skrill currency conversion fee and their markets are limited with a clear focus on US players. 3.5/5.




    Tonybet: Way too fast with limits happened within 10 bets, now I'm limited to less than 15€ in almost all markets. Payout wasn't exactly smooth. 1/5.




    Dafabet: Great odds, no hassle with payout, but again not my currency, so haven't used it much. 3.5/5




    Nordicbet: Betsafe's “sister”, just as bad at imposing limits. Reliable payouts. 1.5/5.




    Unibet: Good odds, many markets. Fairly quick at imposing limits but not as bad as others nor as fast. At livebet it's rare I get more through than 20€ on a bet, but prematch I can often get normal stake through or very close. 3/5.




    Pinnacle: Now limited in my country but one of my first bookies. Fantastic odds, fast payout, no hassle, impeccable limits. Only complaint is lack of markets, but you can't have everything. 4.5/5.




    Vitalbet: Took signup (50€) but lost it unfortunately. Deposited again but haven't withdrawn yet. Odds are good and site seems reliable, but I'll hold off on a rating until I've withdrawn some funds.




    SBOBET: Also a classical one most people know. Fantastic odds, limits are more than enough and reliable payout. 4.5/5.




    18bet: Currently rolling over bonus, but had trouble here almost before I started and so far they have not left a great impression. Odds are great though and there's plenty of markets. Will hold off on rating until payout.




    1xBet: Limit within 10 bets (1xbet has a unique kind of limit where they don't impose a maximum stake, but instead reduce odds by 10% or so). Minor bumps with payout but nothing special. Great odds, but limits way too fast unfortunately. 2/5.




    Betfair (Sportsbook): Just signed up, no rating or further info yet.




    Mybet (Currently rolling over bonus): Like Interwetten and Ladbrokes they often have odds where you can catch them on the wrong foot. Markets are of an acceptable number but I'm already limited before playing through bonus (But in their defense it's like all my won bets past 2 weeks have been at Mybet, lol). Not finished rollover on bonus so no payout yet, will give a rating, after I have withdrawn.




    Betmotion (Currently rolling over bonus): Terrible odds, but occasionally they 'stick out'. They offer odds on a good amount of events and I'm not yet limited, but I haven't placed many bets either. Rating later.


    That's it for now. If you have an experience with a lesser known sportsbook (Bad or good), I'd love to hear. I will keep posting as I go further "Further down the rabbit hole" (To quote Optional).

    I apologize for any mistakes, English is not my native language.
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    Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Mouscron. Keep us posted on your experiences.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Forum View Post
    Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Mouscron. Keep us posted on your experiences.
    I certainly will. I've completed rollover on Mybet and just need to submit ID verification and I will make a review once I've withdrawn.

    On Betmotion, I'm still rolling over bonus which had tough requirements (10xrollover, at minimum odds 2). They seem like a good site with great support and fast responses, but I will know more once I've finished rollover and request a withdrawal at some point.

    I've also just joined 888sport where I'm also completing the rollover requirement. It's a copy of Unibet's odds (Except live not as big a selection) but they got a license for the Danish market so I'd assume they're legit enough. Will also provide further info on them once I've finished rollover and withdrawn.

    And as aforementioned everyone is welcome to post a review of a fairly unknown bookie, both to give us a suggestion of a good one or a bad one that we should stay away from.

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    1xbet should not even be on list

    Scam no pay book

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    1xbet should not even be on list

    Scam no pay book
    They have vague rules that ban things like arbing, they are quick to limit and their 'security dept' appears to have too much power in the business from what I see.

    Personally I would not play there. But have to admit that most of the complaint cases we see are explained by them (even if I don't always agree with their opinion on right/wrong). They don't intend to run a scam in their own minds and think their actions and rules are reasonable. It may not seem like a huge difference but labeling them a no-pay scam just cheapens the label when there are many others out there who do genuinely setup with the intent to scam people through unreasonable rules.

    These guys are just cowboys, not outright scammers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    1xbet should not even be on list

    Scam no pay book
    As I've mentioned these reviews are based on my experience with the bookie(s). 1xbet limited fast as hell, but they did pay me without any major issues, so not sure how I can justify labelling them as a "Scam no-pay bookie".

    And as an update, there'll probably be a little while before I get a full review done, since my passport has expired so I assume that I'll need to renew it to get bookies to accept is as verification.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mouscron View Post
    As I've mentioned these reviews are based on my experience with the bookie(s). 1xbet limited fast as hell, but they did pay me without any major issues, so not sure how I can justify labelling them as a "Scam no-pay bookie".

    And as an update, there'll probably be a little while before I get a full review done, since my passport has expired so I assume that I'll need to renew it to get bookies to accept is as verification.
    Thanks for your update and reviews

    Sometimes bookmakers accept expired passports

    Lesser known bookies with good bonus (in my country) and no problem getting paid.

    Guts
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    Quote Originally Posted by theviking View Post
    Thanks for your update and reviews

    Sometimes bookmakers accept expired passports

    Lesser known bookies with good bonus (in my country) and no problem getting paid.

    Guts
    Mobilbet
    Guts looks like a really interesting bookie and I've noticed that they often have nice odds.. But unfortunately they don't accept Danish players (Seems to be the rule rather than the exception nowadays, unfortunately).

    I haven't heard much about Mobilbet, so I'll definitely have to check them out and research them a bit more.

    And can anyone explain to me what it means that my post has been 'nominated'? Or at least send me a link to something that does .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mouscron View Post
    Guts looks like a really interesting bookie and I've noticed that they often have nice odds.. But unfortunately they don't accept Danish players (Seems to be the rule rather than the exception nowadays, unfortunately).

    I haven't heard much about Mobilbet, so I'll definitely have to check them out and research them a bit more.

    And can anyone explain to me what it means that my post has been 'nominated'? Or at least send me a link to something that does .

    I think you will get an oscar you should

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    Quote Originally Posted by theviking View Post
    I think you will get an oscar you should
    Thank you.. I think .

    General info:

    As for the expired passport, unfortunately, Mybet weren't too fond of it so I'm going to get it renewed today so I can withdraw from them (Costs a 100€, definitely don't feel ripped off) but arrival takes 1-2 weeks so it'll be a while before I can withdraw and do a proper review on them.

    On Betmotion, I've only completed 500 of my 2500 rollover so I expect it'll be a month or two before I'm able to withdraw from there since only 1-2% of my bets are placed there.

    The next review will be of 888sport I think, I'm hoping they won't mind an expired passport (Or better yet neglect to ask for it).

    And does the "edit post button" disappear after a certain time? Either it's because I've been indulging in some mind-altering substances this fine night and am therefore unable to locate it or it does indeed disappear as I suspect?
    It would be nice to be able to edit my original post, especially so I can write at the bottom which reviews I added in the thread, it would avoid anyone having to read the entire thread in vain (If they are looking for a bookie I haven't reviewed)

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    Yes the edit post button has an expiry time. Not sure exactly how long but think it's less time for new users.

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