The Greek

[Aristocles]

I have accounts at BetJam, 5Dimes, and BetPho. Satisfied with all of them.

However, I am curious, would getting an account at The Greek add anything, in terms of sports offered? By this I mean the different sports, per se, not wagering options on individual matches/games.

I have always sought reduced juice books but 'funds' safety is always a concern. I to have a variety of sports and the availability of smaller soccer leagues is also a plus.

Thoughts?

[LLXC]

Faster lines.

[mtneer1212]

Just higher limits and fund security...... nothing special on offerings or lines. Solid out.

[Sawyer]

Higher Limits and Fund Security, That's right. You always get paid..but odds are bad. No need to lay -110.

[justonetime]

Thegreek offers more sports and leagues to wager on than Betjamaica and Phoenix, but 5dimes probably has almost anything that Thegreek offers. But if you beat 5dimes at those obscure offerings, they might limit you a lot faster than Thegreek would.

[SportsMozart]

The Greek customer service gave me terrible runaround on ** transaction yesterday. When you call later at night, they don't pick up for 40 minutes ( 4 different numbers) .Seems to me that their CS is located on Jamaica and they probably are on the pipe already by that time. At times their CS girls are just flat out ignorant. I had to rise my voice and finally talk to supervisor so they finally deposited money to my account 18 hours after I gave them CN. Transaction was perfect, they were just playing games with me. Head did not know what legs were doing. Their software is weird and not easy to navigate. Yet The Greek is THE MUST HAVE book for US bettors. It is pro book and there are hardly anybody better than them. Considering our options these days- you must have The Greek! I am ready to take a little abuse and ignorance for that privilege.

[King_Suckerman]

they probably are on the pipe already by that time

love this

[nenad]

greek not so good

[Optional]

Their software is weird and not easy to navigate.

That's funny. I find it one of the easiest to use and find the market I want fast with.

5 Dimes drives me crazy with their layout and category system... and the way they log you out after about 5 minutes.

[chase hardy]

Greek is a solid book! 110 juice though.

[CollegePro]

greek is okay... but if you already have account at those book you mentioned, no reason to open another one @ the greek... mayb replace your betphoenix account with thegreek.

[Border Gadgie]

One advantage of the Greek is their great competitions....always a chance to add a bonus to your account.

[thekid667]

Thegreek offers more sports and leagues to wager on than Betjamaica and Phoenix, but 5dimes probably has almost anything that Thegreek offers. But if you beat 5dimes at those obscure offerings, they might limit you a lot faster than Thegreek would.

I know that five Dimes will limit u because they are not a pro book.The let it be known that they are for recreational players,but The Greek claims to be a pro book without limits imposed on winners.Are u suggesting otherwise from first hand experience?

[Legions36]

Whoever says greek is not so good just dont know sh-it. There lines might be the-110 but they are a solid trustworthy book that has pretty high limits compared to others. Dont complain about things if u dont know how to make things work in your favor.
Oh i almost forgot they pay fast.

[Optional]

One advantage of the Greek is their great competitions....always a chance to add a bonus to your account.

Haven't noticed anything like that at all.

[Aristocles]

Thank you for the comments. Would like a "Greek" type reputation with lots of lines on lots of sports/leagues and reduced vigorish. Perchance, to dream. . .

[bigugly]

Best PRO book. Period.

[Monte]

but odds are bad. No need to lay -110.

When will people stop spreading this nonsense?
Just coz it is -110 it doesn't mean they never have the best line...an example?

Marseille to reach next round (C-League): +275
Pinny: +252

If you don't at least sometimes use the Greek to your advantage, you are a bloody square. It is that simple really.
And i really didn't have to look for an example for more than 30secs here, it happens often enough at Greek be it US sports or soccer.

[DBurton81]

The Greek tops them all! Top notch customer service and lightning fast payouts!!

[Sawyer]

When will people stop spreading this nonsense?
Just coz it is -110 it doesn't mean they never have the best line...an example?

Marseille to reach next round (C-League): +275
Pinny: +252

If you don't at least sometimes use the Greek to your advantage, you are a bloody square. It is that simple really.
And i really didn't have to look for an example for more than 30secs here, it happens often enough at Greek be it US sports or soccer.

TheGreek for soccer?!

Get an account at Betfair ASAP

I have account in 10+ books. I use TheGreek too..but not always. They're not only book I use. During summer, (baseball) I never use TheGreek, almost.

What I like to say is, you should shop for the best lines. Many times, you can find much better lines in other "A" books or betting exchanges.

But TheGreek is good-to-have. Very realiable book..

[gangeriver]

When will people stop spreading this nonsense?
Just coz it is -110 it doesn't mean they never have the best line...an example?

Marseille to reach next round (C-League): +275
Pinny: +252

If you don't at least sometimes use the Greek to your advantage, you are a bloody square. It is that simple really.
And i really didn't have to look for an example for more than 30secs here, it happens often enough at Greek be it US sports or soccer.

this is an exception. Well, how were ( or are) the rivals' odds? you should check rival's odds.it may be higher than Pinnacle or Betfair's
but important thing is juice and average payout not spesific odds. If you want to find excessive value odds in soccer market, you should use local, small books.Greek offers rarely where is wrong place.
but it has good europan basketball lines -110 is so good for europan basketball market. industry average is 30 cent

[Aristocles]

I think I will make a deposit there after reading through all this.

[Stumpage]

They also have a great deal of props on a variety of sports if you're into that option.....

[JW Cash]

Sweat the Game........Not the Payout..........

[Aristocles]

Trying to deposit. Spent 2 1/2 hrs. trying do online M G. After then getting the inquisition, I told then forget it. Try to run to WM in a bit and do it there.

[Bobby D]

from my experience they pay fast

Ask for a payout on Monday check via fedex and you have it in hand by Thursday at the latest.

[Border Gadgie]

Haven't noticed anything like that at all.

http://contest.linkrd.com/osg/hoops11_tg/home

Not tried this one before but the NFL comp is very good and managed a few wins there.

[Cookie Monster]

For a pro player, The Greek is a must. True, they charge full vig, and are awful for MLB. But if you are into moneylines, like me, sometimes they offer very good price in one side. For example, Pinny is +150 / -165, Greek is +135 / -155. It is not arbable, but still a very good value if you like the fave chances.

[Monte]

Yea, they do not tail Pinny at all times like most books.
That is what matters to me, not the -110. If a book like Justbet would be -105 they would copy the Pinny line 1:1, and most likely still be useless to me...

[BrianLaverty]

Still my favorite book... Never had a complaint ever about them.

[Aristocles]

Now have an account there. Asked about the bonus but they said only on wire/MO.

Edit: I now see a 21% "Promotional Credit" has been added. BEAUTIFUL!

[TEXAS MICKEY]

Stoc,

You still kicking bro???? Missed you over at the LGO gang bang???

Good Luck my Friend.

TM

[Aristocles]

Still kicking. Left a thread but it was deleted.

Really think The Greek will be a solid addition, looks fine. Had a good day one soccer matches, today. Time for a movie and some popcorn

[Aristocles]

Last mention:

I like the website setup. So far, so good. Taking off winning there oddly enough . Certainly do see the occasional ML advantages there, also.

[testudo]

Spiro is as sharp as they come...