Just got banned from 5Dimes for betting a "bad line". #1 rated sportsbook huh?!

I joined 5Dimes on the recommendation of this forum. A+ #1 rated book is what you tell me.

I've bet for years with them. Mostly longshot futures and props. Once in awhile I had a bet rejected for a bad line (Xander Schauffele 66-1 to win a tournament. They said it was supposed to be 25-1, even though in Vegas he was 100-1).

This morning I woke up, barely opened my eyes, and started betting longshot NFL futures. Browns Superbowl 500-1. Jaguars 650-1. On to the NBA. Blazers, Celtics, all long odds (we know the Lakers/Clippers are pushing everyone else up!)

I get an email an hour later. ALL my NBA futures are cancelled due to "bad lines". (NFL futures are ok).
I get another email "YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN PERMANANTELY CLOSED FOR BAD LINE BETTING".

Several chats with customer service, no progress. Contact SBR (optional) he says to chat with Becky at 5Dimes. Their customer service refuses to let me.

I have screenshots of everything. All I want is to keep wagering. Does not seem right that their NBA futures board was incorrect one morning and if I bet it I am permanently banned? Didnt even make my coffee yet. That's how fast it happened.

Someone please help me with this "#1 rated A+" book.

Hubie

These NBA futures which were "bad", what were the exact lines you bet? That's rather key in assessing this situation.

Arunsh, I have screenshots doesnt seem like i can upload here

Well you don't need to upload them, just tell us what they were. I'm not looking for proof lol, just want to assess the situation.

NFL - Browns 500-1. Jaguars 650-1. No problem with these!

NBA - Celtics 500-1, Raptors 500-1. Mavericks 500-1. --> CANCELLED. ACCOUNT CLOSED. LIVE CHAT VERY RUDE AND ACCUSATORY AND UNFORGIVING.

A+ book? #1 rated? Someone help me get my account re-opened.

That's a tough one. 5dimes built a reputation of dealing harshly with shot takers and guys betting bad lines. On the other hand, they frequently offer higher long shot odds than most other shops. So it's hard to tell if they are purposely making a better offer or hanging a bad line.

Since their NBA futures board was "wrong" every bet I made today on NBA futures was considered a bad line. So they are saying I made several bad line bets (even though it was just one bad line, the NBA futures). I'm not asking for my bets to be honored, just leave my account open for christ's sake!

help

Originally Posted by hubiebrown

NFL - Browns 500-1. Jaguars 650-1. No problem with these!

NBA - Celtics 500-1, Raptors 500-1. Mavericks 500-1. --> CANCELLED. ACCOUNT CLOSED. LIVE CHAT VERY RUDE AND ACCUSATORY AND UNFORGIVING.

A+ book? #1 rated? Someone help me get my account re-opened.

Celtics, Raptors, and Mavericks at 500-1 are OBVIOUS bad lines. You can't bet lines that are that far off and not expect to get booted.

YES YES YES! I make bets for good payouts. Half the wagers I make with them could be "cancelled" for a bad line, if you compare them to the Wynn! Lol. It's just not right to treat me this way. I just want to keep wagering. I dont care if you cancel those bets! Close my account for your error! Come on. I've been with them for years and years, always betting futures at long odds. Tony knew that...

Originally Posted by BigOrange

That's a tough one. 5dimes built a reputation of dealing harshly with shot takers and guys betting bad lines. On the other hand, they frequently offer higher long shot odds than most other shops. So it's hard to tell if they are purposely making a better offer or hanging a bad line.

BigOrange, so this really is all my fault? For putting $25 on those NBA longshots. Like I should know what the "real" number should be? If so, then I guess I deserve it... seems ridiculous to me though.

Can anyone at the "SportsBookReview" help me out? I went to 5dimes because of this forum. This forum taught me to "bet good numbers". I thought I was doing that. I guess I was never taught to "bet good numbers, but only if they arent too good" ?

Originally Posted by BigOrange

Celtics, Raptors, and Mavericks at 500-1 are OBVIOUS bad lines. You can't bet lines that are that far off and not expect to get booted.

Agreed. He took a shot and got caught. The End.

Originally Posted by BigOrange

Celtics, Raptors, and Mavericks at 500-1 are OBVIOUS bad lines. You can't bet lines that are that far off and not expect to get booted.

Yes, this is why I wanted to know what the lines were so I could assess what was going on. Not sure what exact odds should be right now, but Boston + Toronto were both around 30-1 before the season, 500-1 at this stage, when both are at the top of the East essentially, cmon those are obviously bad lines, what did you expect them to do.

Banning you for doing it might be a bit extreme, unless of course you have a history of doing this. A stern warning or two not to do it again would usually be what I think they'd do first, but if you used up for your first/second chance already, well might be out of luck.

But cmon, did you really think those lines were legitimate? There are only 30 teams in the NBA, and you thought two of them at the top of their conference (one of whom is the defending champion) would be 500-1? Sorry if I have trouble buying that.

Originally Posted by hubiebrown

BigOrange, so this really is all my fault? For putting $25 on those NBA longshots. Like I should know what the "real" number should be? If so, then I guess I deserve it... seems ridiculous to me though.

Yes Boston is around 25-1 and Toronto is around 33-1. By taking these at 500-1 you are either going to get free rolled or shown the door. You had ZERO chance of getting paid on these.

Toronto was 100-1 before the season. They were 80-1 a few days ago. I guess 500-1 is not 80-1, but really? I was taught to bet good numbers. If I asked myself if it was a "bad line" everytime I saw a wager I liked, I'd probably never bet. Corrupted system we have here..