Sportsbook Sign-Up Bonuses: BEWARE the Rules & fine print

[Paul Kersey]

It's that time of the year again. With football kicks-off massive promotions and sign-up bonus opportunities from all books. But at what cost??

Trying so hard not to be cynical but last I checked there aint no BBB (Better Business Bureau) or any federal agency to protect our ass. Even the banks print sleazy, misleading fine print rules on their credit card deals. They're tiny, tricky and intentionally made to fool you..but every facet is covered there in black and white madated by the US Government.

But not here in the Wild West. You'll understand the Rollover Rules and Withdrawl Policies when you win..if you win.

WARNING: Before you sign-up, make your new book stay on the phone forever while they explain each & every Bonus rule 2U. Better than getting pissed off in two weeks.

Just my 2 cents....rolled over 10x not be withdrawn before reaching at least $1.00 and sent back in 20% increments spaced over the course of 3 months.

[kiln]

.... Even the banks print sleazy, misleading fine print rules on their credit card deals....

EVEN the banks?

[Smoke]

i don't mind rollovers anymore because i usually meet them fairly quickly. it's easy when you bet a lot per game. just make sure you win cause having to do it all over again sucks a fat one

[robmpink]

Good advice, but if you are on the phone, you aren't reading anything. You could be told stuff, but that doesn't mean it is true. There are quick talking sales agents who will tell you things just to get that deposit.

[Paul Kersey]

Agree exactly. You'll never get anything in WRITING..therefore collect all the bonus/sign-up rules, the person you're talking with and HOPE FOR THE BEST. No attorney is going to insure they enforce the rules. It's up to you to keep them to their word.

If they don't..get out and take your business elsewhere.

[PH]

Sage advice and should be obvious--don't chase bonuses. Too many decent ones around at A+ books to step (much) down in class. In terms of fine print/bonuses, I caution anyone thinking of using Bookmaker and urge you to check on all aspects: after my book-to-book transfer into the shop I was surprised to learn that they disallowed any/all bonuses "based upon the nature of the business." Nothing in the rules nor fine print and zero rationale given (surely it has to be the cheapest form of funding).

Whereas TheGreek could not have been easier, and naturally the bonus applied