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  • corduroyg
    SBR Rookie
    • 04-02-11
    • 1

    #1
    Best sportsbook for beginners??
    This is my first venture into online betting, just looking for the simplest and easiest site to use. Mostly will use it for nba games and wont be betting alot of money. No interest in casinos or poker or anything else, just the 4 major sports but mostly nba. I signed up at BetUs but obviously should have done more research here cause apparently that place aint the best, i made a $100 deposit and have won a couple small bets but i have a rollover and have no idea what that even means. Thanks in advance!
  • djefferis
    SBR MVP
    • 08-16-08
    • 1197

    #2
    look above - legends.com 100% cash for $100 deposit, betjamaica 100 free play for 100 betonline.com and thegreek.com all great

    consider payout cost too..if you win, you have to pay to receive your money. Ask what free options they have to offer.
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    • mrmarket
      SBR MVP
      • 01-26-10
      • 4953

      #3
      Originally posted by corduroyg
      This is my first venture into online betting, just looking for the simplest and easiest site to use. Mostly will use it for nba games and wont be betting alot of money. No interest in casinos or poker or anything else, just the 4 major sports but mostly nba. I signed up at BetUs but obviously should have done more research here cause apparently that place aint the best, i made a $100 deposit and have won a couple small bets but i have a rollover and have no idea what that even means. Thanks in advance!
      Rollover is the amount you have to churn or "rollover" your money before you can meet a specific criteria(i.e.withdrawal, achieve a bonus etc.)

      So let's say you deposit $100 and the book has a stipulation that you cannot withdrawal any money until you do a 2x rollover on your balance. You would have to wager the equivalent of $200 before you could consider withdrawing. Usually the book calculates rollover as the risk or win amount (whichever is lowest) but this varies by book.

      If you're just a recreational bettor and pretty much bet for action and you are located outside the USA pinnacle or any of the large asian books are good choices. If you're from the USA 5dimes, BETjamaica are decent enough.

      If you want to actually take things seriously I suggest you open an account at a no post book (where you don't have to deposit) like freesportsbet. You can get wet at the book and not worry about losing money which you will at first. Save the real bets until you have an edge.

      GL sir.
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      • Ruifgalmeida
        SBR MVP
        • 04-23-08
        • 2024

        #4
        legends-100% bonus I would started there ,with a 2X bankroll.
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        • goucla
          SBR MVP
          • 09-11-10
          • 1287

          #5
          honestly I would take the Greek, not the easiest but you will get used to and everything else is great. I wouldn't trust anyone else as much.
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          • BWest
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 05-05-10
            • 940

            #6
            5dimes, has low minimun bet levels. Never join a shop that has minimum bet levels (eg $25) or low max bets. You have addl options if your outside the US.
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            • blanda
              SBR Wise Guy
              • 12-18-09
              • 728

              #7
              Best of luck to you, friend.
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              • king
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 01-15-09
                • 506

                #8
                BoDog all the way.
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                • warriorfan707
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 03-29-08
                  • 13698

                  #9
                  Originally posted by king
                  BoDog all the way.
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                  • losemyloot
                    SBR Wise Guy
                    • 01-26-11
                    • 697

                    #10
                    5dimes reduced juice then betjam. If outside of US Pinnacle all the way.
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                    • mikeyg
                      Restricted User
                      • 02-25-10
                      • 399

                      #11
                      Try bet365. Great for rec players plus 100% bonus
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                      • goblue12
                        SBR MVP
                        • 02-08-09
                        • 1316

                        #12
                        If you're a recreational player it doesn't really matter where you sign up.
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                        • David
                          SBR Wise Guy
                          • 08-11-05
                          • 875

                          #13
                          BetJamaica is a good place to start.
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                          • dark star
                            SBR MVP
                            • 01-04-09
                            • 3900

                            #14
                            5 Dimes, Betjamaica, Greek.When calling the sportsbooks make sure you get the persons name that you spoke to.This way you have a contact.Secondly,always check bet minimums on-line & over the phone.(this is important if you are a small player)Thirdly make sure of payouts.A free pay-out a month is great-aspecially if your starting bankroll isn't that much.Lastly always confirm with them a few times what the roll over requirement is(& are all bets included in the roll)Keep records,dates,names etc.so that if there is a problrm you have the correct information at hand. BOL
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                            • Eagle1958
                              SBR Wise Guy
                              • 01-23-10
                              • 577

                              #15
                              Start at bookmaker. Easy to understand and use and your money is safe
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                              • Krtica
                                SBR High Roller
                                • 05-26-08
                                • 162

                                #16
                                Bet365 , enourmous selection options , all all all covered .
                                Many many LIVE broadcasts.
                                Slow slashing odds.

                                Great for newcomers.
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                                • jeffdane
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 09-20-09
                                  • 5165

                                  #17
                                  start with betjamaica and end with betjamaica.
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                                  • batigol
                                    Restricted User
                                    • 12-29-10
                                    • 171

                                    #18
                                    Bet 3.65 is best bookie for start and learn how to bet!
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                                    • igor 11
                                      SBR Hustler
                                      • 05-17-10
                                      • 68

                                      #19
                                      Bet365,100 % bonus,o.k. lines,great selection options
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                                      • the_situation
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 10-22-10
                                        • 2735

                                        #20
                                        if your a rec player and can't use Pinnacle, BetJam and 5Dimes are good choices
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                                        • unluckysob
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 05-21-08
                                          • 1527

                                          #21
                                          One thing I love about betjamaica---you dont have to type in your password to confirm.
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                                          • scarface
                                            SBR High Roller
                                            • 02-09-10
                                            • 177

                                            #22
                                            i know everyone is going to jump down my throat for this but, betus has been pretty good to me...big bonuses, great service but slow payouts
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                                            • Carloschihuahua
                                              SBR Hustler
                                              • 04-06-11
                                              • 52

                                              #23
                                              Professionals usually prefer books such as pinnacle, 5dimes, bookmaker etc. due to high limits and good odds.
                                              The minor things such as the fact that you have to pay fees for payouts is not considered to be such a problem, although it might be for the recreational player.

                                              Therefor I would also recommend bet365, they act in many ways as a professional book, but carry the resemblance to the toy-bookies through their bonuses, payouts and customer service.
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