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    DukeJohn
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    Skybet - US Customers

    I was checking out Skybet's sign up and noticed that the U.S. is not an option for a country to select. If they do not accept U.S. Customers, would whoever places the NO U.S. customer icon on the Sportsbook Review list, please place one on this site.

    Of course I could be wrong and just didn't see it. Does any U.S. players have them as an out?

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    20Four7
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    I'm not American, but Canadian, but do have a few US friends that are there. Unless they changed their policy I'm sure US players are welcome.

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    Skybet is part of the SkySports family of books that is basically owned by Rupert Murdoch (TV mogul).

    To answer your question sir... No I don't play there because my limits would be cut to 1% after 1-2 wagers, due to the fact that I'd beat the slow line movement, because they really don't like winners at all from what I hear. Other than that they will pay you very promptly if your just an "average Joe" type player.

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    DukeJohn
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    Thanks for y'alls input 20four and Dan. I moved them to the bottom of my list and will check them out again in a year or so, if they are still around or if I am

    I don't like the fact they will cut limits so quickly, but I am not a steam player nor do I follow smart money. I make my plays early in the day, unless of course smart money is pushing the line in my favor, then I may wait a while to get a better line. Of course these square plays should make the book happy.

    I am almost through Bet Jamaica's roll over and will be looking for another out to add to my list. I am thinking of adding Skybook next. With it's 50% sign up bonus and B rating, I should be okay. The max bonus with them is only $250, which fits in perfect with the extra $750 I should have for MLB to add to my overall bankroll. I will probably use $500 with them and then use the remaining $250 for a reload bonus at Book Maker. I made a mistake their and tried Horse Racing. Lost the entire bankroll.

    Does anyone know of a book with a B or higher rating that has a 50% or higher sign-up bonus and accepts US customers, besides Island Casino or Sportsbet?

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    bigboydan
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    Skybook is a fine selection IMO sir, and current have no outstanding complaints or processing issues at this time.

    To answer your question in regards to other bonuses. I did notice that YouWager is currently offering an 80% signup bonus (silver package).

    Here are the details on that package/packages
    :

    FOR ONLY $500 + INITIAL PAY

    30% FREE Play on Initial Deposit
    20% Buddy Referral
    15% Gamblers Insurance
    (after Football Season)
    15% Gamblers Insurance
    (after Basketball Season)

    80% Total Bonus Package
    YouWager is part of the First Fidelity family of books and have no outstanding complaints or processing issues at this time. They also seem to have a pretty good success rate at processing ************ these days, so thats a positive for U.S. customers.

    The one big drawback I have with this book is the constantly cold call you for re-up's. Other than that they seem to be a very good book for the recreational player.

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    20Four7
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    You will do fine at Skybook. They haven't limited me in any way. The one thing with both Skybook and Sportbet is look at their withdrawal fees. They are on the high side. I currently have no money in either but both are very beatable books. Neither have limited me. It never happened to me but screen capture all your bets at sportbet since several posters reported winning bets "disappearing".

    But B books with 50% bonus or more are rare. You usually have to go to C- or worse to get that. GL.

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    Skybook offers free book-to-book transfers which is a huge advantage, while Sportbet doesn't even offer that option.

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