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    Best bonuses?

    I've found a lot of bookie-reviews but can't seem to find any bonus-reviews. Could someone hook me up with a link to such a site or simply recommend me some great bonuses? There are so many to choose from.

    Which one is the best bonus?

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    There is no such thing as the best bonus. Each user has different needs, so a bonus that may be great for someone is worthless to another one.

    Fist of all, bonuses should be not your prime concern. The most important thing is safety of funds, and good payout options. UIt is also important the bet offers and the vig. Only after that you should consider the bonuses.

    Another point to consider is the kind of bonus: Welcome or reload. The welcome bonus is usually better, but it applies only once, while the reload may apply many times. The maximum bonus is important if you are a big roller.

    Also important is the type of bonus. Cash are best, Sticky may be worth about 80% of cash, free play 60%.

    And the other consideration is the size of the rollover. You may get an apparently great bonus, but you must bet a lot to be able to wirthdraw. For example, Cris books offer a 100% free play with a 20x rollover. You will lose all your money before completing the rollover.

    So, the best bonus is the one that suits you better. In my opinion, the best bonus ever was 10% at pinnacle (offer no longer available). It was only for new members, but with such great odds you will bet with him anyway. BetJamaica is also very good, it may be the "best" one (20% new players, 10% reload).

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    Don't base where u play or what u think of a book by bonuses which often come with ridiculous stipulations and are the biggest form of traps in the industry, good day

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cookie Monster View Post
    There is no such thing as the best bonus. Each user has different needs, so a bonus that may be great for someone is worthless to another one.

    Fist of all, bonuses should be not your prime concern. The most important thing is safety of funds, and good payout options. UIt is also important the bet offers and the vig. Only after that you should consider the bonuses.

    Another point to consider is the kind of bonus: Welcome or reload. The welcome bonus is usually better, but it applies only once, while the reload may apply many times. The maximum bonus is important if you are a big roller.

    Also important is the type of bonus. Cash are best, Sticky may be worth about 80% of cash, free play 60%.

    And the other consideration is the size of the rollover. You may get an apparently great bonus, but you must bet a lot to be able to wirthdraw. For example, Cris books offer a 100% free play with a 20x rollover. You will lose all your money before completing the rollover.

    So, the best bonus is the one that suits you better. In my opinion, the best bonus ever was 10% at pinnacle (offer no longer available). It was only for new members, but with such great odds you will bet with him anyway. BetJamaica is also very good, it may be the "best" one (20% new players, 10% reload).

    Great write up

    Remember no one has to play with bonuses. No bonuses means no rollover requirements.

    If you want to take a bonus, best thing to do is call the sales department and them explain it to you.

    JustBet always gives 50% Free Play with a 10X rollover and Tuesdays and Thursdays 70% with a 12X. Min deposit $100 up to $2,500.

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    Cookie, what is a Sticky bonus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleEM View Post
    Cookie, what is a Sticky bonus?
    I think Carib had or has one.You get 50 % sticky bonus and when you withdraw it is all removed from your account.So you can bet with it but none of it is yours to keep.Correct me if i'm wrong.

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    bonuses are sucker bets. All you wind up doing is tying up your money for prolonged periods of time and almost impossible to make money.

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    Couldnt be further from the truth. Bonuses are free money. Anyone who is not functionally retarded and has a Matchbook account can roll over wagering requirements in no time. Free plays are the best because you can make the money go into Matchy quickly if you know what you are doing.

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    Wagerchief has a pretty good bonus expiring March 5th if you're only looking to deposit a small amount.

    $125 freeplay on a $100 deposit, 7X rollover though, still not bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crinkle View Post
    bonuses are sucker bets. All you wind up doing is tying up your money for prolonged periods of time and almost impossible to make money.

    For the masses that are recreational bettors, bonuses help a lot.

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    I'm actually quite an experienced bonushunter and there's no need for those bonuses-are-bullshit-lectures. What I need is suggestions of bookies that offer decent bonuses. Now I've added JustBet, BetJamaica and WagerChief to my list.
    Are there more bookies that I should consider?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HL333982 View Post
    I'm actually quite an experienced bonushunter and there's no need for those bonuses-are-bullshit-lectures. What I need is suggestions of bookies that offer decent bonuses. Now I've added JustBet, BetJamaica and WagerChief to my list.
    Are there more bookies that I should consider?

    If you are such an experienced bonushunter, wouldn't you already know where the best bonuses graze?

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    The best for bonus is mansion but since they are down and doesn't accept Malysian members I shift to 12bet. They also have bonuses that quite interesting.

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    c'mon what do you need a bonus for? Most places will make you meet a 10 to 20 time roll over and you lock up your money for a long time. Nah, not worth it in my opinion. Just wager and win.

    GLTU

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny 55 View Post
    Couldnt be further from the truth. Bonuses are free money. Anyone who is not functionally retarded and has a Matchbook account can roll over wagering requirements in no time. Free plays are the best because you can make the money go into Matchy quickly if you know what you are doing.

    easy free money - it is not even gambling - cash bonuses, seem better, less rules to remember, while playing at multiple sites

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    Best bonus deal out there is YOUWAGER. They allow you take out your winnings above the depost before any rollover.

    i.e deposit a 1,000 you hit for 500 up , you may take that 500 out before any roll over is completed. The deposit stays in the account untill roll over is met, but other winning monies can be taken out anytime.

    Second best is Heritage who has a 3 time roll over at 30%

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    I only play at Heritage and I am so used to their low rollover. I can't imagine playing anywhere that has more than a 3x rollover. I wouldn't comprehend it and wouldn't even consider it. That sounds like a good deal Pimike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingillini View Post
    I only play at Heritage and I am so used to their low rollover. I can't imagine playing anywhere that has more than a 3x rollover. I wouldn't comprehend it and wouldn't even consider it. That sounds like a good deal Pimike.
    Heritage has the lowest rollover at x 3. Youwager is 4.5, which is low considering most others. Also as mentioned anything above your deposit MAY be paid out BEFORE roll over is met. So you win a few hundred after you make your deposit they will let you take out those winnings!

    NOBODY does this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Those saying bonuses are for suckers have absolutely no idea how wrong they can be

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    This thread is so painful to my eyes I have to stop reading now.

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    I have been in the business for 8+ years.

    Half the players take bonuses and half don't. No right or wrong. I see just as many guys cashing out that took bonuses as those that decline them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingillini View Post
    I only play at Heritage and I am so used to their low rollover. I can't imagine playing anywhere that has more than a 3x rollover. I wouldn't comprehend it and wouldn't even consider it. That sounds like a good deal Pimike.
    I LOVE them too but Invitation Only
    anyone here can help ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleEM View Post
    Cookie, what is a Sticky bonus?
    Sticky bonus is seldom seen, only Carib uses it. It is credited as cash into your account, but it is the last money on it. When you withdaw any money it disappears.

    So, it is somewhere between cash and free play. In practice, there are two differences with the freeplay:

    1.- You cannot bet it when you want, only when there is no other money to bet.
    2.- If you win the bet with it, it stays in your account, so you can bet it again.

    Carib got a bad press when introduced it, as most bonus then were cash. But currently the free play is quite common and is a worse deal than the sticky.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HL333982 View Post
    I've found a lot of bookie-reviews but can't seem to find any bonus-reviews. Could someone hook me up with a link to such a site or simply recommend me some great bonuses? There are so many to choose from.

    Which one is the best bonus?
    i got 100% at alohasportsbook with only a 5x roll over and i get 100% on my reups and the other books i play at give me 20-45% at bodog and youwager

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbigballs View Post
    i got 100% at alohasportsbook with only a 5x roll over and i get 100% on my reups and the other books i play at give me 20-45% at bodog and youwager
    That is a F Book, have you lost your mind?

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    Scam Alert: Mrbigballs is a shill for alohasportsbook. The Book is appropriately named too as you would be saying aloha to your money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pimike View Post
    That is a F Book, have you lost your mind?


    ya usually get what you pay for

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    So sad that up to now mansion still down I want them because they have lots of bonuses. But since they are not accepting Malaysians members I will prefer to use 12bet instead.

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    why bigballs is allowed to post?

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    Thanks for all the suggestions, I do however need more!

    Another condition I came to think about is that Moneybookers must be a accepted deposit-/withdrawal-method and the bookie needs to accept european players aswell.

    Help me out please. More suggestions of what you think/know is the best bonus out there!

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