Oddsmaker robs player of $2,000

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  • SBR Lou
    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
    • 08-02-07
    • 37863

    #1
    Oddsmaker robs player of $2,000
    Oddsmaker robs player of $2,000

    Scam sportsbook Oddsmaker has not relented in its campaign of theft. The F rated sportsbook once made a name for itself by entrapping players with convoluted bonus rules, using a variety of reasons to justify confiscating rolled over winnings. Oddsmaker would tell players that making a lone parlay wager out of hundreds of wagers would cause that player to lose his balance.

    In September of 2010, Oddsmaker mailed a $100 promo to players prior to the upcoming football season. A player who accepted the offer and rolled over the $100 thirty times had his balance zeroed after making a payout request. The player was guilty of making one lone exotics wager after he was well on his way to completing the playing requirement.

    Oddsmaker adds rule to confiscate winnings from "pro" players
    Oddsmaker—being a pioneer of scam sportsbook tactics—was the first to justify seizing winnings from players that were too sharp for their liking. The industry standard for recreational player seeking sportsbooks would be to close that player's account and honor his winnings. Oddsmaker has decided though that it makes better business sense to openly steal from players, and to date has confiscated $199,132 from players whose only mistake was beating the house.

    Sportsbook Review mediator 'Justin7' met personally with Oddsmaker sportsbook managers in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend to discuss the growing number of player complaints. Oddsmaker at the time claimed that it was interested in improving its public image and vowed to work with SBR to fairly resolve sportsbook disputes. Following that meeting, Oddsmaker did not honor its promise, instead Oddsmaker continued its assault on their customers.

    Oddsmaker banks on the image created by their very elaborate marketing campaigns, fliars, pamphlets, coasters, Oddsmaker spends seven figures annually on financing such endeavors according to former business associates. Oddsmaker's theft is believed to be fueled by nothing more than pure greed, the sportsbook has a large customer base and records substantial growth each year due to their aggresive marketing strategies.
    Oddsmaker player robbed of $2,000: At the time of the account deactivation, I had a $1,400 pending withdrawal as well as an additional $600 in the active account.

    I have read other complaints about Oddsmaker taking money because of 'professional play' and 'bonus abuse'. However, I didn't see any cases like mine. I've only made two deposits with bonus codes, so bonus abuse couldn't be the issue. And I have won a bit of money since joining in February (about $2,000), but to consider myself a professional is laughable. Also, I never try to bet both sides of an event or anything like that like others have.I don't know what to do about this issue, I've done nothing wrong but I can't even get an answer from them (I've tried 6-7 times) as to why they've suspended my account.
  • durito
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 07-03-06
    • 13173

    #2
    Good job lou.
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    • borednaz
      SBR MVP
      • 08-28-10
      • 3809

      #3
      The second you read the rules they attach to play there I don't how anyone could possible agree to play there.
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      • slash
        SBR MVP
        • 08-10-05
        • 1000

        #4
        7 figures annually on marketing? Bs like that makes one question everything in lou's post.
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        • borednaz
          SBR MVP
          • 08-28-10
          • 3809

          #5
          Have you ever seen the amount of crap oddsmaker.com sends in the mail? I get stuff almost daily & never deposited.
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          • Saunders FTW
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 03-10-08
            • 986

            #6
            Unreal, you would think that these books would have the funds and the decency to pay players
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            • BigdaddyQH
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 07-13-09
              • 19530

              #7
              Why would anyone send a penny to an F rated book? The industry is bad enough as a whole, but to send money to an F rated book is just asking to be taken.
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              • pjesnik24
                Restricted User
                • 11-01-05
                • 1286

                #8
                Originally posted by BigdaddyQH
                Why would anyone send a penny to an F rated book? The industry is bad enough as a whole, but to send money to an F rated book is just asking to be taken.
                maybe they have google or yahoo as their homepage and not sbr?
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                • Ninersnut
                  SBR MVP
                  • 05-20-10
                  • 3730

                  #9
                  I remember this promo. They sent me this shit with Shrinks face plastered all over it. Unrealllll
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                  • erickvivar
                    SBR Sharp
                    • 05-21-10
                    • 293

                    #10
                    I will like if Lou at least pretends a bit to be a fair and square observer of the situation. The entire post just sounds like a release of anger, you need to remember that the kids are looking at what their parents do.

                    If oddsmaker are bad, well they are, and you can communicate the message without all the crazy phrases and affirmations that make the post sound silly. The way it is looks like someone who is angry at some company not accepting an advertisement deal a few years ago.
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                    • the_situation
                      SBR MVP
                      • 10-22-10
                      • 2735

                      #11
                      Oddsmaker is a disgusting book. sadly they attract rec players because of their advertising. someone should put these clowns out of business.
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                      • Iona
                        SBR MVP
                        • 01-08-10
                        • 4244

                        #12
                        Thanks Lou, a book to stay away from.
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                        • donkdown
                          Restricted User
                          • 07-09-09
                          • 4423

                          #13
                          Originally posted by BigdaddyQH
                          Why would anyone send a penny to an F rated book? The industry is bad enough as a whole, but to send money to an F rated book is just asking to be taken.
                          Bigdaddy a lot of ppl don't even know sites like SBR are around. New sucker born every minute! That is why Odds Maker spends so much money on advertising. I just love to know how these places can be allowed to stay open and there government does nothing. Like Bet Cascade in Costa Rica?? How do there office's not get raided and Lenny thrown in jail?? ESB English Sports Betting any1 remember these frauds. They even had a newspaper called LVSN and they would rate them self#1 LOL I played there but that was right b4 the internet age!!
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                          • Killakrzydav
                            SBR Hustler
                            • 05-18-11
                            • 66

                            #14
                            They have to pay for all that postage somehow.
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                            • playersonly69
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 01-04-08
                              • 12827

                              #15
                              Oddsmaker sucks Lou, but your biased article here sort of makes people think some of your facts are not true.


                              Sometimes LESS IS MORE! Just state the players case and that is all that we need to know. I do happen to know quite a few guys who have been paid from Oddmaker. Now sure that wasnt in the past year. But also I cant name a single poster who I know who is still playing with Oddsmaker since Shrink "died"
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                              • trixtrix
                                Restricted User
                                • 04-13-06
                                • 1897

                                #16
                                doesn't oddsmaker rob everyone now?
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                                • justonetime
                                  SBR Sharp
                                  • 11-17-09
                                  • 297

                                  #17
                                  Way too many shady books out there.
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                                  • Stefan
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 03-21-09
                                    • 3481

                                    #18
                                    It does not matter what rules a book has. If they want to keep your winnings, they do so. A shady book does not need rules to keep your winnings.
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                                    • obamaismyuncle
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 12-31-08
                                      • 17801

                                      #19
                                      alert the media oddsmaker scammed a player
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                                      • kfranz31
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 02-09-10
                                        • 1186

                                        #20
                                        thanks will definitely stay away
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                                        • trytrytry
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 03-13-06
                                          • 23649

                                          #21
                                          yes they stole $46,000 from me 3 months ago......sucks this scum place...nobody at any form of any connection could do anything to help out...
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                                          • wtf
                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                            • 08-22-08
                                            • 12983

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by durito
                                            Good job lou.
                                            you are pissed they rejected your job application, what a fukin loser
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                                            • durito
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 07-03-06
                                              • 13173

                                              #23
                                              nm.
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                                              • j0hnnyv
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 01-06-09
                                                • 3620

                                                #24
                                                oddsmaker sucks
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                                                • Double Bogey
                                                  SBR MVP
                                                  • 07-24-10
                                                  • 1465

                                                  #25
                                                  Lesson to ALWAYS read the terms of service. Clearly they prey on the ignorant
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                                                  • nyplayer33
                                                    Restricted User
                                                    • 09-27-06
                                                    • 8303

                                                    #26
                                                    oddsmaker is scam
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                                                    • notsosharp
                                                      SBR Wise Guy
                                                      • 10-25-10
                                                      • 799

                                                      #27
                                                      It is crazy how much advertising this site does. Their business model is lol scam.
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                                                      • boondoggle
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 09-29-10
                                                        • 3014

                                                        #28
                                                        Just had this chat with oddsmaker....and of course they blame SBR for the F grade because they do not advertise here...lol. Keep up the good work SBR!!

                                                        Chat InformationPlease wait for a site operator to respond.

                                                        Chat InformationYou are now chatting with 'Casandra'

                                                        Casandra: Welcome to Customer Service. How may I help you today?

                                                        John: Hi

                                                        John: I have a signup question

                                                        Casandra: Hello

                                                        John: hello

                                                        Casandra: How may I help you?

                                                        John: I was thinking of signing up and depositing $5000 but I just read this

                                                        John: http://www.sportsbookreview.com/News...ngs-theft.aspx

                                                        John: SBR is posting that you scam people out of their money

                                                        John: Can you elaborate on this as I am worried now and do not feel safe signing up to your book

                                                        Casandra: OddsMaker.com is fully licensed and legal to operate by the Government of Curacao Netherlands Antilles.

                                                        John: SBR states that your company oddsmaker.com has confiscated 197k from players

                                                        John: and that your company will not discuss this with SBR

                                                        John: sporstbookreview aka SBR is highly respected in the sportsbook world...can you not comment on this

                                                        John: before I deposited 5k..i thought i would chat and see what you had to say about these allegations

                                                        John: ????

                                                        John: Casandra...this silence does not make me feel comfortable depositing at your book

                                                        Casandra: The reason why they're giving us the F grade is that we are not paying them to advertise us.


                                                        John: Really?

                                                        Casandra: Yes.

                                                        John: So they are making these numbers up

                                                        John: and the people posting on their forums are not real?

                                                        Casandra: Correct

                                                        John: so if i deposit 5k tonight

                                                        John: and tomorrow on mlb bets run it up to 15k..there will be no problem withdrawing

                                                        Casandra: Yes, there will be no problem as long as you follow the site rules and regulations.

                                                        John: OK. Thanks for the info.

                                                        Casandra: You are most welcome

                                                        Casandra: Would there be anything else that I can help you with?
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                                                        • valaub04
                                                          SBR Wise Guy
                                                          • 02-14-11
                                                          • 549

                                                          #29
                                                          Instead of using oddsmaker, send me your money and we'll play roulette via email. you'll get the same payout, and I'll even offer 40% refund on losses (with 5x rollover, restrictions apply, offer not available in all areas.)
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                                                          • skrtelfan
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 10-09-08
                                                            • 1913

                                                            #30
                                                            Are they still sending out flyers with Shrink's picture?
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                                                            • Lo$t
                                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                                              • 06-03-10
                                                              • 787

                                                              #31
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                                                              • zr2786
                                                                SBR High Roller
                                                                • 02-12-11
                                                                • 171

                                                                #32
                                                                Oddsmakers is prolly the worst book out there for someone to join
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                                                                • mikeyg
                                                                  Restricted User
                                                                  • 02-25-10
                                                                  • 399

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Again, with so many other great ENDORSED books out there. Why would ANYONE play at this and other scam sites?

                                                                  It is just mind boggling
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                                                                  • ucbearcats1027
                                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                                    • 01-05-09
                                                                    • 903

                                                                    #34
                                                                    oddsmaker is scum glad i got them
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                                                                    • crustyme
                                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                                      • 09-29-10
                                                                      • 16896

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by Lo$t

                                                                      this is why i never bothered to sign up. saw that tax cheat/murderer in the brochure and knew was a scam book.
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