Who here still plays at VIP?

tatommack · 08-29-10, 05:57 PM

i didnt think any here would use them they dont take us players

OmgUrMom · 08-29-10, 06:05 PM

whats VIP stand for? very important players...

jjgold · 08-29-10, 06:07 PM

Did not realize they were still around, I thought they cater to more euro type players now

A book from way way back, solid rep

minet123 · 08-29-10, 07:30 PM

I still do
They have a nice set up in Curacao at the BonBini center
They will collar you but you will always get paid

robertg · 08-30-10, 09:19 AM

I do occasionally, solid out for small players.

tinfoil paradise · 08-30-10, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by thisisit

They have always been great to me just wondering how many people play there. I know they don't take new US players but they don't seem to generate much interest here, even with their many promotions.

I played there a long time ago, But I believe I stiffed them on a Citadel deposit, so I can't go back.

hankcream · 08-30-10, 11:06 AM

I still play there during football season, the 100% cash bonus is by far the best I've seen. With a couple more wagers I will hit the Platinum level on their bonus system which is a nice feature as well and I've never had problems with withdrawls. The lines aren't the best but overall a good book in my opinion.

thisisit · 08-30-10, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by hankcream

I still play there during football season, the 100% cash bonus is by far the best I've seen. With a couple more wagers I will hit the Platinum level on their bonus system which is a nice feature as well and I've never had problems with withdrawls. The lines aren't the best but overall a good book in my opinion.

Yea, I completely agree on the bonus 100% cash bonus at only 4x rollover, best thing going, esp since it is not some lame 100% up to 100 dollars like DSI

hokim · 08-30-10, 05:39 PM

I made my account there in 2001, and I can still play there even though I'm living in the US.
Payout is not free, and my CC company charged me cash-advance fee.

bluefish · 08-30-10, 06:32 PM

they sent me a chair last year.

bachngocduong · 08-30-10, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by bluefish

they sent me a chair last year.

yes me too i have account but never deposit

relaaxx · 08-30-10, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by thisisit

Yea, I completely agree on the bonus 100% cash bonus at only 4x rollover, best thing going, esp since it is not some lame 100% up to 100 dollars like DSI

rollover is more like 8xxx. every $20 wagered gets 10 points. deposit $10 get $10 bonus. you will need 80 points for rollover(4xxx in points) -- wager $160 to get 80 points. this is how it works, i think. still a great deal. i deposited today.

dark star · 08-30-10, 07:42 PM

I'm still there gonna deposit within the week.Just can't seem to win there.

thisisit · 08-30-10, 07:43 PM

i have not done all the math but if you deposit 500 and get 500 free, for every 1000 you wager you get 500 rollover points so that cant be 8x unless im drunk then just screw the math!!!!

Chopsticks · 08-30-10, 07:47 PM

I believe you have to stake $9000 for that $500 bonus thisisit. If you do it exclusively on baseball it increases to $22500.

relaaxx · 08-30-10, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Chopsticks

I believe you have to stake $9000 for that $500 bonus thisisit. If you do it exclusively on baseball it increases to $22500.

did not know about the increase -- thanks - will wait for football to continue wagering there. bet a lot of baseball today.

Climate · 08-30-10, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Did not realize they were still around, I thought they cater to more euro type players now

A book from way way back, solid rep

Yes, they cater to euros now, no new US clientele for the moment.

But as far as solid rep. they leave a lot to be desired. They do pay, I will give them that but solid? I guess it depends on your definition because things have changed as far as their treatment of players...

Got barred in record time last year after making less than 10 "sharp" plays on off-market lines. Was inactive from before the UIGEA, and came back to them when they offered bonuses. Three others related similar scenarios in a thread a few months ago.

They used to tolerate sharpies, but not anymore. They kick anyone out who has any shot at winning.

thisisit · 08-30-10, 09:28 PM

I know about the baseball. but the rollover points for a 500 dollar deposit with bonus is 2298 points. If you get 50 points for every 100 you wager there is no way it is 8x rollover.it would be 8x on just the 500 but you are getting 1000 so you are rolling over on the 1000 just like everywhere

LGBoots · 08-31-10, 04:40 AM

They limit you pretty fast

jackkkk2009 · 08-31-10, 06:50 AM

their bonus & promotions are much better than few years ago. they have high limits on major US sports. but they will limit you quick if you win streak.

SBR_John · 08-31-10, 07:11 AM

I don't like their business plan of not accepting new customers. They must getting smaller and smaller. Its like a game of musical chairs with a few chairs taken out each year. I would not keep a big balance there.

chance · 08-31-10, 07:16 AM

Thanks for your thoughts on VIP SBR_John. Didn't you once have them rated in the top 2 books on your list?

SBR_John · 08-31-10, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by chance

Thanks for your thoughts on VIP SBR_John. Didn't you once have them rated in the top 2 books on your list?

Yes. Seems like forever ago but there was Pinnacle, WWTS, VIP, Olympic, WSEX and CRIS. Then on tier two there were players like Bet365, Intertops, Bowmans, 5Dimes and Hollywood. Sure has been a hard few years.

chance · 08-31-10, 07:39 AM

Pretty amazing couple of years!!!!! The US Governetment has done very well stopping companies take wagers from their people over the internet but still they look for Bin Laden. Crazy.

I remember sitting at a table in Vegas once and JC told me how he thought WWTS was like a bank it was soo successfull. I left their thinking how honest JC was so WSEX would be solid.