Got my Betpoints turned off

[Emily_Haines]

Dear Sir:

Please be advised that you have been removed from the by Management as of this date: 9/14/2010.

Thank You,




Jesus I get zero freebies now any where. I carried a balance of 20K there year round. Won't be doing that anymore. Probably don't even get any free payouts any more either.


fuk

[minet123]

Look at it as a badge of honor

[Emily_Haines]

At least when I go to Vegas I still get free drinks

[John Dough]

This happened to me ages ago and I didn't even receive notice. Just their S.O.P.

[katstale]

I always wondered if it was possible to get to Platinum without being turned off? Anybody ever made it?

[andywend]

I didn't even get the courtesy of an email when they booted me from their loyalty program.

Jesus I get zero freebies now any where.

These sportsbooks don't believe in the democratic party line of giving away free money to all those who apply.

Barack Obama would certainly NOT approve.

[Emily_Haines]

I always wondered if it was possible to get to Platinum without being turned off? Anybody ever made it?

It is painfully obvious that these programs are just for losing players only. You win or break even over a certain time period and the comps are gone.

[andywend]

Emily, you are correct.

Sportsbooks like to use the term "recreational" player but that is code for losing player.

While it sucks to get booted from the Betpoints, at least Bookmaker doesn't reduce limits like so many other books (i.e. 5 Dimes, BoDog, Intertops, etc).

The only 2 books that I know of that accept U.S. players and don't put limit collars on players are Bookmaker and Greek.

Not surprisingly, these 2 books are 1-2 on my list.

[trixtrix]

double post, stinkin' aol

[trixtrix]

I always wondered if it was possible to get to Platinum without being turned off? Anybody ever made it?

you mean diamond? yes i made it (this is going to be curse of death now)

[Thremp]

Greek limits players.

[katstale]

Greek limits players.

Yes!

Way to go trix

Edit: Ok, Wally (I think) tells you, in the nicest way, your limits have been cut and then hints strongly that you might be happier playing at another book. He then offers you the option of "calling in" all your bets which means you won't be getting those internet numbers any longer.

[Hareeba!]

Emily, you are correct.

Sportsbooks like to use the term "recreational" player but that is code for losing player.

While it sucks to get booted from the Betpoints, at least Bookmaker doesn't reduce limits like so many other books (i.e. 5 Dimes, BoDog, Intertops, etc).

The only 2 books that I know of that accept U.S. players and don't put limit collars on players are Bookmaker and Greek.

Not surprisingly, these 2 books are 1-2 on my list.

I'm not sure about Bookmaker/CRIS/DSI as I've found some pretty low limits there ... maybe it was the sports I was playing? But certainly Greek has reduced my limits on tennis and some other sports.

[Slim]

I always thought the Greek and Bookmaker never cut limits.

[katstale]

I always thought the Greek and Bookmaker never cut limits.

Thought wrong. Thats why we are here!

[skrtelfan]

Bookmaker also generally confiscates any accrued betpoints after they cut you off, so it's best not to let too many accumulate.

[HeeeHAWWWW]

I'm not sure about Bookmaker/CRIS/DSI as I've found some pretty low limits there ... maybe it was the sports I was playing? But certainly Greek has reduced my limits on tennis and some other sports.

Never played at greek much, their odds are so poor. DSI limited me to $200 though, so I left.

[Hareeba!]

Never played at greek much, their odds are so poor. DSI limited me to $200 though, so I left.

I'm a keen shopper for odds and do make some wagers at Greek so that tells you that they do have top odds from time to time. I wouldn't maintain the account if that weren't the case.

Mostly tennis, some golf, Oz sports etc. Agree they are RS for MLB though.

[sneak-a-peak]

Ya that sucks Emily

Anyone know what measures they use to cut you off?

And does anyone know if they cut you off at BM will they do it at DSI or vice verse at the same time?

[Justin7]

Greek won't cut limits, unless you are playing steam. If you quit chasing steam, and ask them nicely, they might restore your old limits.

[Hareeba!]

Greek won't cut limits, unless you are playing steam. If you quit chasing steam, and ask them nicely, they might restore your old limits.

It seems price shopping must be interpreted as "steam chasing" then.
Deliberate "steam chasing" is not part of my modus operandi.
Neither is arbing.

[-105]

I think "chasing steam" is the same as price shopping to the books.

[andywend]

Greek won't cut limits, unless you are playing steam. If you quit chasing steam, and ask them nicely, they might restore your old limits.

Thanks for posting Justin.

I got concerned when others seemed to indicate that Greek will cut limits as I have run out of options other than Matchbook, Bookmaker and the Greek.

Losing any of the 3 would be a disaster for me.

I don't play steam as there are far easier ways of making money betting without having to chase pennies.

[Hareeba!]

I don't play steam as there are far easier ways of making money betting without having to chase pennies.

I don't either but it hasn't stopped Greek from imposing limits on me

[Johnpoints]

I still haven't been limited at BM and I'm up 23K over the past 14 months. I understand thats not a huge amount of money to them but I'm curious as to why I still get betpoints and still have my original limits.

[BET THE HOOK]

I guess I wont let my points build up so high. I will just keep cashing in every week or so.

[TheBeautifulGame]

This with Betjamaica?

[tommy83]

I always wondered if it was possible to get to Platinum without being turned off? Anybody ever made it?

i made it, over 40k points and it's still counting

[Mudcat]

I had my BetPoints cut off once years ago. Then later they phoned me looking for a deposit and I got them to throw betpoints into the bargain. So they returned them and I've had them ever since.

[skrtelfan]

Greek will also cut limits if you bet too many props there, although I'm pretty sure they always give you a warning first that at least half of your action must be "non-props." I had some problems there because I didn't realize they considered 1q lines and team totals "props," essentially anything other than a full game side or total is considered a prop. That's their prerogative but I'd have liked them to be more clear.

[DukeJohn]

Dear Sir:

Please be advised that you have been removed from the by Management as of this date: 9/14/2010.

Thank You,




Jesus I get zero freebies now any where. I carried a balance of 20K there year round. Won't be doing that anymore. Probably don't even get any free payouts any more either.


fuk

Did they allow you to redeem the points you had earned or did they zero them out? Probably just turned them off, but I would like to confirm that please.

Thanks,

[Hareeba!]

Did they allow you to redeem the points you had earned or did they zero them out? Probably just turned them off, but I would like to confirm that please.

Thanks,

when they did it to me all unused points were forfeited ... they still show up on the page but I can't access them any more

[Hareeba!]

Greek will also cut limits if you bet too many props there, although I'm pretty sure they always give you a warning first that at least half of your action must be "non-props." I had some problems there because I didn't realize they considered 1q lines and team totals "props," essentially anything other than a full game side or total is considered a prop. That's their prerogative but I'd have liked them to be more clear.

That could explain it ... betting sets in tennis must be a 'prop'?

I never received any warnings

[lumpy19]

Greek will also cut limits if you bet too many props there, although I'm pretty sure they always give you a warning first that at least half of your action must be "non-props." I had some problems there because I didn't realize they considered 1q lines and team totals "props," essentially anything other than a full game side or total is considered a prop. That's their prerogative but I'd have liked them to be more clear.

Thats kind of a lie. Greek told me the same thing, must have 50/50 action to maintain your prop limits. I kept my action at 70-80% sides/totals and they still asked me to stop betting props a few weeks later. I'm not sure their software allows them to cut off just props because I can still bet full limits on them but I'd rather not lose my greek acct so I haven't tried.

[DukeJohn]

when they did it to me all unused points were forfeited ... they still show up on the page but I can't access them any more

hmm... that is not happy

I guess I better start redeeming them. I usually just forget about em, but might as well turn them in.

Thanks for the info,