Whats better the $100 freeplay or the $50 cash play?

[Winner_13]

Hi guys, I was wondering which one you thought was of more value.



The $100 free play means you can bet that $100 any way you want right?
Not 1 $100 bet ..

thanks

[Hareeba!]

how would anyone be able to answer if you don't even state which book you are talking about?

rules vary quite enormously from book to book - especially rollover requirements

all things being equal the free play at double the value would be the way to go if you intend to scalp it

[rumple]

If the rollover isnt too bad use the 8 3 team parlay method to get 75 in cash.

[Winner_13]

o its the rollover from the SBR Store.

8 X rollover on winnings from the freeplay...and 8X rollover on the cash I belive

[jackkkk2009]

50% cash bonus with a 8 X rollover.

[Winner_13]

why so?

[AimingHigh]

What book is it? The BetPhoenix free play has a lower cap on the odds on which the free play can be used, so there's less potential gain redeeming as a FP there compared with, redeeming at Sportbet. And I think they calculate their rollovers differently: as well as a higher number (8x vs 7x), BetPhoenix includes the winnings from the FP, whereas Sportbet doesn't. For the markets I bet on, I don't think the potential gains of using BetJamaica are worth the higher points cost compared to Sportbet, but others may disagree.

I only straight bet, so I redeem depending on whether I have in mind using the $$ for a particular dog bet. If I don't, then I take the cash - less hassle cause I can use it on any bet I want and I know the exact rollover in advance. For example, when I next redeem, I'll likely take a FP at Sportbet, as I know there are a few dog bets coming up at the World Cup that I plan on betting on.

But I don't scalp and I don't do parlays, so what's best for you may be very different.

[MBENZ]

Hi guys, I was wondering which one you thought was of more value.



The $100 free play means you can bet that $100 any way you want right?
Not 1 $100 bet ..

thanks

That's the case at Betjam and a few others but like others have said,it's an unanswerable question without what book you're referring to.

[Ruifgalmeida]

Hi guys, I was wondering which one you thought was of more value.



The $100 free play means you can bet that $100 any way you want right?
Not 1 $100 bet ..

thanks

It basicaly the same, but I prefer cash

[Winner_13]

betphoenix

[katstale]

Take the FP. Pick a loser. No rollover then. should get you 60-65% and make u a friend of Phoenix.

[relaaxx]

if you have to ask. take the cash. less to think about. easier to not screw up.

[Winner_13]

what do some of the pros think?

[8550937]

dont like the 50 cash get 100 free play

[gryfyn1]

The $100 FP is better just at face value -- and here's why --

Take two games with -110 Odds ( make sure they non pushable, like O/U with 1/5's)

Play the 4 possible outcomes each for $25 - odds will pay 2.6:1 -

--$25 * 2.6 = $65

Now looking at rollover issues, unless the RO of the FP is considerabely higher than the RO of the cash that may change things- when I deposited at BP, the FP had a lesser (X6) RO than cash (X8).

[acarmelo1]

Cash is better

[Winner_13]

well the cash is more expensive so it is valued more. Ganchrow Justn7 or any other pros insights please?

[Hareeba!]

well the cash is more expensive so it is valued more. Ganchrow Justn7 or any other pros insights please?

you've been given the best advice already

the smarts would be taking the free bet and scalping

if you can't figure it out then take the cash

[gryfyn1]

Cash is better

No because you can flip a 100 free play into 65 dollars -- take 50 cash over 100 FP is throwing money away

[gangeriver]

Hi guys, I was wondering which one you thought was of more value. The $100 free play means you can bet that $100 any way you want right? Not 1 $100 bet .. thanks

it is depend on the your picks. if you prefer -110,even or greater than +100 freebet will be better.

[RickySteve]

The free play has far more value. However, if you intend to or are required to make a straight bet at +110 odds or worse, then take the cash.

[Climate]

Let him take the $50 cash and not screw up the parlay bet. Probably better Ev to take the cash because he'll make too many mistakes on the parlay bets.

[Winner_13]

im not betting parlays...plan on making some nba and mlb strait bets

[Johnny 55]

This is mind numbing, take the $100 free play, scalp it and guarantee yourself $65-70. There is nothing more to add here, simple math.

[Hareeba!]

This is mind numbing, take the $100 free play, scalp it and guarantee yourself $65-70. There is nothing more to add here, simple math.

simple math and scalping are obviously concepts beyond some people Johnny

[thechaoz]

Good thread though for noobs. This question gets asked once a week so I'm bumping this to save the time. Also adding that if you do the 8 bet /3 team parlay (betting all possible outcomes of a 3 team combination) you should look for no worse the 10c lines.