I withdrew $777 from Sportsbook.com on 1-2-08. I didn't participate in any bonuses or promotions so all the $$ was mine at the time of withdrawal. The "processed" the withdrawal on 1-3-08 and said a check was sent via DHL on 1-8-08. Today is 1-23-08. Several calls to DHL over the past week using the tracking number provided by Sportsbook.com on their website have proven than the check was never cut and the shipment was never sent. DHL confirmed this via telephone on 1-18-08 and 1-23-08 after trying to trace the ghost package.
Today I "chatted" with Sportsbook.com online to try to get some answers: The result of our conversation is recorded below:
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Hello, my name is Darren Lee. How may I help you today?
You: 3007916 processed 01-02-2008 01-03-2008 $777.00 $777.00 $0.00 DHL Click here for comments Your withdrawal has been sent. 89470203793
You: This was never shipped - I spoke to DHL today
You: Please Fed-Ex a check to me today - Its been 22 days since the request was sent to you
Darren Lee: Shipment was acknowledged by DHL on 1/8. There is a delay with the processor at present. The DHL tracking details will be updated within the next few business days. We apologize for this delay and for any inconvenience caused in the meantime.
You: Thats exactly what you said 8 days ago
You: I called DHL and the package was never shipped
You: I am requesting that you cancel the check and re-send using Federal Express
Darren Lee: Yes as they have yet to receive the package from the processor due to the delay with the processor at present.
You: When will this be solved?
Darren Lee: We cannot determine which courier is used as that is at the discretion of the processor used to send the funds on our behalf.
You: Can you cancel the shipment with this processor in CA and use your processor in Canada?
Darren Lee: We have no exact timeframe at present but again, the tracking details should be updated with DHL within the next few business days.
You: Will you cancel this check and resubmit it?
You: There is obviously an ongoing problem with payouts
Darren Lee: The processor cannot be changed at this juncture.
Darren Lee: Cancelling the check will delay the matter further.
You: What is the estimated time frame for the receipt of the check?
Darren Lee: There is no estimated timeframe at present. Once the tracking details are updated with DHL by the processor, you will have a better idea of when you will receive these funds. It will be as soon as possible however.
ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!! - WARNING - DO NOT USE SPORTSBOOK.COM FOR ANY BETTING TRANSACTION
I should have been wise enough to do my research on this site first.
Any thoughts or comments as to how I can get my $$$ would be helpful. Thanks!!!