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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyC View Post
    I wish they would stop slow paying

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post
    This all may be true but if it is, isnt there an honest way to do things? A book that supposedly has that much money doesnt have to move lines a few cents when someone is phone betting after the player reveals who they want to play based on the line given to them by the wagering rep. Also a book doesnt have to claim that you will receive your check within 3-5 days, only to give you the runaround when you call in after those 5 days have passed. Then 3 weeks later they say that have had processor issues and the check never went out in the first place. Why all the dishonesty if they are that stable???
    this

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Sims View Post
    Let me explain the facts of life. $$$$$$$$$$$$$

    Bet Phoenix is paying SBR protection money. Numerous security issues, slow pays, ignoring e-mails. All of this is being kept off the front page.

    SBR rates Bet Phoenix B+.

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    Do we know anything more about the Skybook issue? For sure if they are buying books then for sure they would have money laying around somewhere?

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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    *******?

    They keep telling me that they don't have *******. The stupidity at this book is almost unrivaled even in an industry full of the dumbest ****ing people alive.
    If you go to live chat their live chat rep will say they have no relationship with skybook!
    if you end the chat then go back 30 minutes later and ask to be transfered to skybook they will transfer u to skybook!

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post
    This all may be true but if it is, isnt there an honest way to do things? A book that supposedly has that much money doesnt have to move lines a few cents when someone is phone betting after the player reveals who they want to play based on the line given to them by the wagering rep.
    You normally ask for the line on the game without giving away the play. But if a book tries to pull that ask about the line for the side you don't want. Once they give it, shaded their way, have them confirm it to be sure, and take the other side.

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    When is the last time such a well-financed book yielded so many sky-is-falling threads? I get that they have their issues. But it's possible to be incompetent and "honest." Just like it's possible to be competent and dishonest.

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    bet phoenix to go to the NBA finals because that is where they are headed
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    The single biggest factor on a book's rating is: will they pay me?

    Dino owns BetDSI. This book makes a scarey amount of money. They make so much money, they give it away on stupid stuff, and don't care much.

    Dino is an owner of BetPhoenix. His reputation is spotless.

    If I'm wrong on any of these facts, someone tell me. Processing issues might be a pain in the ass, but right now, I would not (and did not) sweat having a big 5-figure balance there waiting for processing to pay me.

    I have been to their office. I have seen their operations, how the book has matured, and some of the new areas they are attacking. They are still having some growing pains, but nothing points to a cash shortage.

    If Dino dropped out of BP, I would reconsider. But as is, I would play there in a heart-beat if they would give me the full package. Sadly though, good rec-books are tough on pro players (although this is good for their long-term solvency).


    If this is the case, and I'm not doubting you, when does DSI begin experiencing trouble?


    Also, why no BP to DSI transfers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark Horse View Post
    You normally ask for the line on the game without giving away the play. But if a book tries to pull that ask about the line for the side you don't want. Once they give it, shaded their way, have them confirm it to be sure, and take the other side.
    I only make my play after I hear the line. For example, I'll call in for a line on the Marlins/Cubs game. They tell me its the Cubs -125/ Marlins+115. Then i say I want to risk 250 to win 200 on the Cubs. Before the give me a readback, they tell me..Im sorry sir, the line has changed to the Cubs -129/Marlins+119. Now Im screwed. They dont do this everytime so its hard to mainpulate this so it wont happen.

    This has happened prob 7 or 8 times in the past 3 weeks, all line movements against me, never once in my favor. I always thought that once a line is quoted to you over the phone, that it shouldnt move. This is very bush league over a couple cents.

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    betCris doesn't do book transfers with betphoenix anymore

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post
    I only make my play after I hear the line. For example, I'll call in for a line on the Marlins/Cubs game. They tell me its the Cubs -125/ Marlins+115. Then i say I want to risk 250 to win 200 on the Cubs. Before the give me a readback, they tell me..Im sorry sir, the line has changed to the Cubs -129/Marlins+119. Now Im screwed. They dont do this everytime so its hard to mainpulate this so it wont happen. This has happened prob 7 or 8 times in the past 3 weeks, all line movements against me, never once in my favor. I always thought that once a line is quoted to you over the phone, that it shouldnt move. This is very bush league over a couple cents.
    This is fraud.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    The single biggest factor on a book's rating is: will they pay me?

    Dino owns BetDSI. This book makes a scarey amount of money. They make so much money, they give it away on stupid stuff, and don't care much.

    Dino is an owner of BetPhoenix. His reputation is spotless.
    Richard emailed me last Friday and said if I have a B of A or Wells Fargo account his guy can just go to the bank and make the deposit, he wrote all he needs is my bank account
    Sent him my bank details and have not heard from Richard since last Friday, and he has not answered my emails
    Payout is for only 2K

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thremp View Post
    This is fraud.
    I agree..It is totally wrong. What can i do except just not play there anymore, which is what I am going to do if I can every get my payouts processed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post
    I agree..It is totally wrong. What can i do except just not play there anymore, which is what I am going to do if I can every get my payouts processed.
    If this happened, fill out a complaint. We will get the recording, and sort it out. This should not happen once, let alone seven or eight times.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    If this happened, fill out a complaint. We will get the recording, and sort it out. This should not happen once, let alone seven or eight times.
    this used to happen to me every time at sportbet, and is currently happening every time i try to place a bet online at bet phoenix on fights

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishhead View Post
    If this is the case, and I'm not doubting you, when does DSI begin experiencing trouble?


    Also, why no BP to DSI transfers?

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    Sounds like BP has deep pockets......






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    so is Betmania included in all this discussion ?

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    within these several months, so many books have slow-pay complaints. can't believe that included a B+ site.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    If this happened, fill out a complaint. We will get the recording, and sort it out. This should not happen once, let alone seven or eight times.
    I appreciate the offer to help but its not worth my time (or your time) over what is literally a couple dollars on a few different wagers. The whole point of it bothers me more then the $4 or $8 per wager. If you want to get in touch with BP and ask them about this, feel free. Im sure Im not the only one they are doing this to.

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    The one knock I have with books in general is that when processor issues come up they tend to wait it out and not communicate with the players. A simple boiler plate email to those who have withdrawal requests in would help eliminate all of the "sky is falling" stuff that goes on. They must either feel the solution is iminent or that getting the word out would hinder deposits. It certainly makes you feel you could run the best book in the world when you see basic business practices averted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Saratoga View Post
    The one knock I have with books in general is that when processor issues come up they tend to wait it out and not communicate with the players. A simple boiler plate email to those who have withdrawal requests in would help eliminate all of the "sky is falling" stuff that goes on. They must either feel the solution is iminent or that getting the word out would hinder deposits. It certainly makes you feel you could run the best book in the world when you see basic business practices averted.

    The question you have to ask yourself is that why when BP claims processor problems, are they still able to take in just as many deposits? They claim they can only send so many ** or ** payouts out per day...However there is no limit on the number of deposits they can take in. Thats the part that smells fishy to me.

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    A credit card deposit takes a different path in so that is why it is instant. Similar to using it at the Holiday Inn. 5 dimes has been taking some heat also on payouts so there must be some walls up here and there. Additionally, you can only send in like once a week through ** as I ran into this at 5 dimes.
    Last edited by Mr_Saratoga; 05-13-10 at 10:02 AM.

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    I requested a four figure payout yesterday at 6:30pm from Phoenix via Gold-Pay. They quoted me at 24-72 hours to process it. I received it today at 11:00am. I thought I would be hit with a 2% fee from Gold-Pay, but I got the full withdrawal amount. I'm not sure who covered that. I am up at Phoenix, but this was my first withdrawal. It was about half of my balance. Use this information as you see fit.

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    Please wait for a site operator to respond.

    You are now chatting with 'Drew'

    Drew: Hello and welcome

    Drew: How may I help you?

    justin: I'd like to make a deposit through **.

    Drew: One moment While I connect you to an account manager please

    Please wait while I transfer the chat to 'Emmet'.

    You are now chatting with 'Emmet'

    Emmet: hello you are using cash or cc at w/u

    justin: cash

    Emmet: how much

    justin: 1,500

    Emmet: is it 150 or 1500

    justin: 1500

    Emmet: ok 3 min

    Emmet: CONCEPCION VALLE MARENCO.

    Emmet: san jose costa rica

    justin: It's funny how you can so easily find a name to send money to through **, but when it comes time for ** payouts there are no names available. Do you think I'm a ****ing moron that I would send you guys another dime considering the fact that you guys are well underfunded and are slow paying the majority of your customers. Unreal dude .............. (Fa get about it)

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeatTheJerk View Post
    Please wait for a site operator to respond.

    You are now chatting with 'Drew'

    Drew: Hello and welcome

    Drew: How may I help you?

    justin: I'd like to make a deposit through **.

    Drew: One moment While I connect you to an account manager please

    Please wait while I transfer the chat to 'Emmet'.

    You are now chatting with 'Emmet'

    Emmet: hello you are using cash or cc at w/u

    justin: cash

    Emmet: how much

    justin: 1,500

    Emmet: is it 150 or 1500

    justin: 1500

    Emmet: ok 3 min

    Emmet: CONCEPCION VALLE MARENCO.

    Emmet: san jose costa rica

    justin: It's funny how you can so easily find a name to send money to through **, but when it comes time for ** payouts there are no names available. Do you think I'm a ****ing moron that I would send you guys another dime considering the fact that you guys are well underfunded and are slow paying the majority of your customers. Unreal dude .............. (Fa get about it)


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    Is Wager Chief affected by this too ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post


    The question you have to ask yourself is that why when BP claims processor problems, are they still able to take in just as many deposits? They claim they can only send so many ** or ** payouts out per day...However there is no limit on the number of deposits they can take in. Thats the part that smells fishy to me.
    This.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokerplayer22 View Post
    I only make my play after I hear the line. For example, I'll call in for a line on the Marlins/Cubs game. They tell me its the Cubs -125/ Marlins+115. Then i say I want to risk 250 to win 200 on the Cubs. Before the give me a readback, they tell me..Im sorry sir, the line has changed to the Cubs -129/Marlins+119. Now Im screwed. They dont do this everytime so its hard to mainpulate this so it wont happen.

    This has happened prob 7 or 8 times in the past 3 weeks, all line movements against me, never once in my favor. I always thought that once a line is quoted to you over the phone, that it shouldnt move. This is very bush league over a couple cents.
    Usually the book will honor the line they read to you if you take it right on the spot. If you are playing line moves or steam, then you should probably expect some moves against you, and never with you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeatTheJerk View Post
    Please wait for a site operator to respond.

    You are now chatting with 'Drew'

    Drew: Hello and welcome

    Drew: How may I help you?

    justin: I'd like to make a deposit through **.

    Drew: One moment While I connect you to an account manager please

    Please wait while I transfer the chat to 'Emmet'.

    You are now chatting with 'Emmet'

    Emmet: hello you are using cash or cc at w/u

    justin: cash

    Emmet: how much

    justin: 1,500

    Emmet: is it 150 or 1500

    justin: 1500

    Emmet: ok 3 min

    Emmet: CONCEPCION VALLE MARENCO.

    Emmet: san jose costa rica

    justin: It's funny how you can so easily find a name to send money to through **, but when it comes time for ** payouts there are no names available. Do you think I'm a ****ing moron that I would send you guys another dime considering the fact that you guys are well underfunded and are slow paying the majority of your customers. Unreal dude .............. (Fa get about it)
    Have you ever seen a book that couldn't find a way to easily take your money? Except for matchbook, of course.

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    im going on 1 month with a $1000 withdrawal via check/***********........still sitting in my account. i don't get it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t-bone View Post
    im going on 1 month with a $1000 withdrawal via check/***********........still sitting in my account. i don't get it.
    same with me

  34. #139
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    Im still waiting for just one Mod on here to take 1 minute out of their day and make 1 phone call to BP and ask them about payouts, then when they get an answer, let everyone on here what they were told

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    Where there s smoke, there s fire. I wouldnt deposit anything in there right now.

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