Greek or Don't Play

[Saintsin10]

Why the hell would anyone use any other book??? They all suk compared to the gold standard.

[Reload]

They are a top out for sure, but you'll need others in your arsenal.

[Dank_Fire]

Well....

Id choose 5Dimes since they offer reduced juice and more betting options, the put their lines out a little later than The Greek but usually the market has not shifted that much by then

[Hareeba!]

Why the hell would anyone use any other book??? They all suk compared to the gold standard.

Because I can
I can get better odds almost all the time
I can certainly bet larger stakes elsewhere
I can make plays on events and options not available at Greek

is that enough?

[brxbmbers42]

agree. been with them for 8 yrs. top notch. never a single problem.

[Kevy]

Five Dimes is my wife and Olympic is my girlfriend on the side.

[jgilmartin]

It's the same answer to every "____________ is the only book I ever need" thread. There is no good reason to have an account at only one sportsbook. Not only can you line shop, but some books are great for betting at different times; Greek opens lines up very early. Matchbook is great closer to the start of the event, but totally useless for openers. As Hareeba mentioned, certain events or options aren't available at the Greek, but are available at other books; no book offers everything.

[thespeculator]

for payouts greek, is the elite book especially for u.s players

[mighty maron]

The greek does rock...great book. I keep a few others to get better lines at times but the Greek is the bomb

[GGZOLA]

best payouts and safest book, unfortunately sometimes horrific lines (especially soccer)

[Chuck Sims]

Why the hell would anyone use any other book??? They all suk compared to the gold standard.

Laying -110 at The Greek when I get ev to +107 at Matchbook on some NFL sides and totals is proof that The Greek is not the only place to make your wagers at. Moneyline plays, there's no comparison. You're getting robbed at The Greek. The Greek is a good out for teasers, props. quarters, and opening numbers.

If you want to win at this you'll need to start making wagers at sportsbooks that do not charge -110. And once you start taking betting seriously, you'll end up at Matchbook where you get plus money on many side and total wagers.

[Monte]

lol it depends on for what you do this, for most ppl it is a hobby, and they know they will just loose some money.
There are not many players around who hope to win in the long run, if i'd do it for fun or because iam hoping for a large hit to spice up my life a bit, i surely wouldn't bother with places like matchbook and pick something like Pinny or Greek instead.

[gangeriver]

Why the hell would anyone use any other book??? They all suk compared to the gold standard.

Because each bettor likes different things(markets) and a book couldn't offer everything. My favorite market is Europan basketball.and I like quarter and half time bets.but greek doesn't offer those.Obviously I need to pinnacle or another europan books.
for example lots of poster like matchbook, but their markets not enogh for me...because it's college lines are horrible and there aren't NBA any quarter bets. meanwhile it is only US sports. I admit....it is superb at nba FullTime bets, it has superb mlb,nfl and nhl lines neverhless these are not enough for me.
I ask myself, which book good at NBA quarterbets? which book good at mlb lines? where are the WNBA second half bets? where I can do livebet? pros europan basketball lines? I find pros things always.recommend you.

[tomcast]

The greek is good but definitely not the only book any smart bettor would need

[sundin4prez]

because there mma lines suck...

[Chuck Sims]

"iam hoping for a large hit to spice up my life a bit, i surely wouldn't bother with places like matchbook and pick something like Pinny or Greek instead."

Wow! We got a real newbie here. Pinnacle and The Greek do 5 figure transfers with Matchbook. I bet you didn't know that.

[Monte]

"iam hoping for a large hit to spice up my life a bit, i surely wouldn't bother with places like matchbook and pick something like Pinny or Greek instead."

Wow! We got a real newbie here. Pinnacle and The Greek do 5 figure transfers with Matchbook. I bet you didn't know that.

dude you obviously missed the IF part, i said what most fun-players do... at least quote me the right way if you want to pick on someone.

[Sawyer]

Why lay -110?

TheGreek baseball lines are also very poor.

[jackkkk2009]

more books, more betting choices/options

[ABEHONEST]

Anddd....doesn't their software really suck?

[Jnas]

There software isn't the best but their service is great. I wish you could combine the Greeks service with bookmakers software.

[jgilmartin]

There software isn't the best but their service is great. I wish you could combine the Greeks service with bookmakers software.

....and Pinnacle's lines.

[ok now what]

I still miss Pinny. About 3 years gone in America, and it still hurts.

[kiwi]

Because I can
I can get better odds almost all the time
I can certainly bet larger stakes elsewhere
I can make plays on events and options not available at Greek

is that enough?

I completely agree. For example Pinnacle is superior in every single detail.

Also the withdrawal fee of TheGreek in case you didn't use them a lot is very annoying.

[biggie12]

Just wait Till Wally Offers you something and then comes back on his word. Great Book, Worst management ever. I will never lay another penny with that penny pinching prick.

[Jnas]

I still miss Pinny. About 3 years gone in America, and it still hurts.

Pinnacle Neteller and Party Poker back in the good ol days

[Dante]

greek is the top book IMO also but its nice to have 5dimes or another book with different lines at times

[BRAVES1985]

never had a problem with the greek

[EasyHustlin]

I have only used two very shitty books up to now (sportsbook.com and betus), so just about anything is better than those two. Greek it is.

[1tarheelfan]

Well....

Id choose 5Dimes since they offer reduced juice and more betting options, the put their lines out a little later than The Greek but usually the market has not shifted that much by then

i would chose 5dimes over the greek because of their props,but nobody can go wrong with the greek.two very solid books.

[cala56]

Yes the greek is great. i will put more money actually

[thechaoz]

Just wait Till Wally Offers you something and then comes back on his word. Great Book, Worst management ever. I will never lay another penny with that penny pinching prick.

Can you elaborate on this?

[lukahh]

nice to see some people are old-fashionated enough to give all their business to one exclusive book

[sportsbetwin]

Why the hell would anyone use any other book???

Because they are not American!

[biggie12]

Can you elaborate on this?

You can read my thread. He Promised me something and then went back on his word. I Didn't care about the $250 he owed me, I just wanted him to tell me he made a mistake but he would not own up to it. Low class asshole.