Is Bodog a good/safe a good bookie?

[danbrascog]

just starting my online gambling today.
i signed up with bodog.
is it a good and fast paying site?

any pro or cons about bodog?

the only thing i dont like about it is there site/interface.

Whats a better site with a good interface?
What do you guys like?

thanks to all

[rfr3sh]

Bodog is safe and reliable
however I think they are slow on putting lines up
they offer a lot of props, but if you get labeled as sharp they will slash your limits

i prefer the UK bookies, bet365, victorchandler etc they seem to be leaps ahead

[onetrickpony]

no fuk them, go to 5dimes way better

[danbrascog]

Bodog is safe and reliable
however I think they are slow on putting lines up
they offer a lot of props, but if you get labeled as sharp they will slash your limits

i prefer the UK bookies, bet365, victorchandler etc they seem to be leaps ahead

thanks. have you ever used them?
whats the limit?

thanks for the info

[rfr3sh]

not sure what the limit is, could be 50$ could be 5, but it is a good place to start as your first book, I've never deposited there but i know people who have, as a starter you can just take a quick look at sbrodds and compare the lines, then you can figure out which lines to hammer at bodog until they limit you

[juanego]

Bodog will receive and payout easily, but their lines will always be a ripoff to what you could be getting elsewhere.

[jgray]

not sure what the limit is, could be 50$ could be 5, but it is a good place to start as your first book, I've never deposited there but i know people who have, as a starter you can just take a quick look at sbrodds and compare the lines, then you can figure out which lines to hammer at bodog until they limit you

Bodog will receive and payout easily, but their lines will always be a ripoff to what you could be getting elsewhere.

One of these posts was spot on. The other, not so much. I'll let you figure it out.

[danbrascog]

One of these posts was spot on. The other, not so much. I'll let you figure it out.

Bodog will receive and payout easily, but their lines will always be a ripoff to what you could be getting elsewhere.

what are you guys using?

thanks

[rfr3sh]

the guy who said bodog is ripping you off on lines they offer
they have lions +6 up still tell me where else you can get a line like this..

[danbrascog]

not sure what the limit is, could be 50$ could be 5, but it is a good place to start as your first book, I've never deposited there but i know people who have, as a starter you can just take a quick look at sbrodds and compare the lines, then you can figure out which lines to hammer at bodog until they limit you

iam real new/rookie to these online gamble info.
what do you mean to look at what sbrodds?
what should i look at the lines?
kinda confused about if the lines are differant what does that mean?lol iam a rookie.

thanks appreciate it

[juanego]

I was using Bodog for the past 6 months, for the past month I moved to bookmaker.

[rfr3sh]

iam real new/rookie to these online gamble info. what do you mean to look at what sbrodds? what should i look at the lines? kinda confused about if the lines are differant what does that mean?lol iam a rookie. thanks appreciate it

odds.sbrforum.com

you are able to see what the all the books current lines are
so you see for the Bears/Lions game, most books have the current line at -4.5, however bodog is offering +6 -115 which is a small advantage, looking at the Saints/Bengals game the line at most shops is -6.5 however bodog is offering +7 -110 which is 1.25% edge, this is how you win long term

[jgray]

the guy who said bodog is ripping you off on lines they offer they have lions +6 up still tell me where else you can get a line like this..

DSI has the Bears at -4.

Dan, the point here is that you should try to have more than one book in your outs. Depending on which way you've capped the Bears game you could get +6 or -4. That's a huge difference.

There's nothing wrong with Bodog. They tend to lean the lines towards the dogs. If you like to play more favorites try another book.

[DrunkHorseplayer]

If you're betting at Bodog, always take the dog and be prepared to be booted in a hurry; an absolutely worthless book.

[danbrascog]

I was using Bodog for the past 6 months, for the past month I moved to bookmaker.

did they payout quick? any other problems?
is the site/interface better on bookmaker?why?

thanks

[juanego]

did they payout quick? any other problems?
is the site/interface better on bookmaker?why?

thanks

The site is smoother @ bodog, has a good "real" time point tracker next to the lines for most sports. But I saw better opportunity for teasers, $L's with ability to buy points. As of payouts I don't know about BookMaker...I haven't made a request as of yet. But check top-rated sportsbook here on sbrforum.com start small on any book, play a little and see for yourself.

[danbrascog]

If you're betting at Bodog, always take the dog and be prepared to be booted in a hurry; an absolutely worthless book.

sorry.iam new to this gambling slang.
the dog?
dog is the team the has the better advantage to win right?
its kinda a real dumb rookie question.

thanks dow

[rfr3sh]

the dog is the underdog
the team who is not favoured to win
when you are betting spreads the dogs will have a + beside the spread and the favourite will have a -

ie bears -4.5 lions +4.5
bears are favourite lions are underdog(dog)

[jgray]

sorry.iam new to this gambling slang. the dog? dog is the team the has the better advantage to win right? its kinda a real dumb rookie question. thanks dow

The (under)dog is the one getting points.

[joe blow]

just starting my online gambling today.
i signed up with bodog.
is it a good and fast paying site?

any pro or cons about bodog?


thanks to all

Well a was slow payed 2 years ago by them.For Almost a month for just $1500.

[Peep]

I thnk they have improved.

Bodog Canada paid me $900 in five minutes at 1 am Sunday with Moneybookers.

Must have been the janitor paid me lol. Still, great CS and a VERY quick payout.

[brxbmbers42]

not sure about how great a book they are. but i heard bodog becky gives great head

[ballahollic2]

I can agree the lines are questionable. I have had one friend see a game at +2.5, I see it at 3 and another has it at 3.5. They take forever to put up lines to save themselves from early sharp bets, and have removed lines completely that the sharps are on. Overall though from what I have seen it is reliable. Definitely worse sites out there, I would assume you are fine to start there!

[BodogBecky]

Well a was slow payed 2 years ago by them.For Almost a month for just $1500.

The payout issues from several years ago have long since been resolved. You should receive your payout from any of the bodog brand licensees within 4-7 biz days.

Thanks,
Becky

[linedrivr]

not sure about how great a book they are. but i heard bodog becky gives great head

uncouth.

[yurnero]

i have several books and bodog is one of them. they are great for beginners and they are very square. they a vast selection of bets but always update their lines the slowest. i recommend them

[skrtelfan]

uncouth.

She's called herself "Blowjob Becky" on her own blog.

[skrtelfan]

The payout issues from several years ago have long since been resolved. You should receive your payout from any of the bodog brand licensees within 4-7 biz days.

Thanks,
Becky

And what about the issue of Bodog dealing dual lines as mentioned in the post above yours? Does Bodog deal dual lines?

[Peep]

Of course they deal dual lines.

Why shouldn't they? Nothing wrong with a book giving you any number they want IMO.

1) It is a book's job to put up a number.
2) It is a player's job to either pass on the number or make a bet.

They are not a candy store, they are a business. If you don't like their numbers, play some place else. They just have an obligation to give you a number, not any particular number.

On the other hand, books that put you on a delay and THEN move the number, I think that is bullshit. But everyone knows what Bodog is, they are a recreational square book. Dual lines are their defense against professionals, as are their relatively low limits.

[Monte]

Well if you are not a sharp player and look for your first book, bodog is def. NOT the place to go lol...
this book is only good for ppl who pick lines from several shops, squares get very bad odds at blowdog.

[skrtelfan]

Of course they deal dual lines.

Why shouldn't they? Nothing wrong with a book giving you any number they want IMO.

1) It is a book's job to put up a number.
2) It is a player's job to either pass on the number or make a bet.

They are not a candy store, they are a business. If you don't like their numbers, play some place else. They just have an obligation to give you a number, not any particular number.

On the other hand, books that put you on a delay and THEN move the number, I think that is bullshit. But everyone knows what Bodog is, they are a recreational square book.

Bodog does that delay tactic on smaller markets like props. There have been lengthy threads about that.

Dual lines are their defense against professionals, as are their relatively low limits.

Actually it's the exact opposite, the dual lines are their way to take advantage of squares who want to bet the public side regardless of the line. Most people get switched from the square line to the regular line feed after a handful of bets. I know people who were switched after as few as 4 or 5 bets of $20 or $50 each. No "professional" bets $20 a game.

That they advertise the square line on line feeds is pretty fraudulent since nobody gets those lines, and I'm not really sure why SBR lets Bodog advertise that line on the SBR line feed.

The most damning evidence--if dealing dual lines is an acceptable practice, why does Bodog either lie and claim they don't deal dual lines, or ignore the question? Becky responds to the most trivial questions with the cut and pasted thing about CalvinAyre.com and Bodog's various licensed brands, but ask about the dual lines or the issue of delaying people and moving lines and she'll ignore the question.

[Peep]

Are you personally getting dual lines there skrtelfan?

I am not.

As to props, they have me limited to $50 anyways, so I could care less if they delay my big time prop bets.

[BodogBecky]

Becky responds to the most trivial questions with the cut and pasted thing about CalvinAyre.com and Bodog's various licensed brands, but ask about the dual lines or the issue of delaying people and moving lines and she'll ignore the question.

I am not here to answer questions that you guys can get from CS, I am a "fact checker" for BodogBrand.com. However, in some cases I will step in if CS is unable to help a player or has not helped a player to their satisfaction.

Bodog lines sometimes offer value and sometimes not, a lot depends on what you are looking for and where the generally retail player base of the bodog business model takes their numbers. The brand licensees all run a conservative bookmaking style so your winning plays are always paid out without an issue. As Peep explains, using the word "fraud" is not accurate in the context of bookmaking where you have the right to turn down any line offered when you are attempting to place a bet and always know this line in advance of your bet decision.

Oh, and Monte- this one's for you- the origin of "BlowDog". Enjoy. Don't forget, you guys chose the nickname "BlowjobBecky", not me, so what else is there for me to do other than embrace it? haha!

Happy Holidays from London!!
Becky

[thebettor]

So there it is! Becky told it how it is. I would rather have dual lines and get paid out then build a balance and worry about payouts. I am still getting paid out regularly for big wins a few months ago even if they cap the payout amount each week.