1. #1
    TheGuesser
    TheGuesser's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 08-10-05
    Posts: 2,714
    Betpoints: 24835

    Bookmaker Cris DSI Free Play Warning

    Maybe this is well known, but I didn't know it until yesterday.
    DO NOT PLACE A BET USING YOUR FREE PLAY ON ANY OUTCOME THAT CAN TIE/BE CANCELLED. If it pushes, It will be graded a loss for Free Play purposes, rather than a push, where the Free Play is refunded into the free play account, like other places.
    This is a horrible rule, but it's in their rules so I can't complain if I get bit by it. But I can warn others to not be as stupid as I was.

  2. #2
    Hareeba!
    Hareeba!'s Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-01-06
    Posts: 33,093
    Betpoints: 20351

    Quote Originally Posted by TheGuesser View Post
    Maybe this is well known, but I didn't know it until yesterday.
    DO NOT PLACE A BET USING YOUR FREE PLAY ON ANY OUTCOME THAT CAN TIE/BE CANCELLED. If it pushes, It will be graded a loss for Free Play purposes, rather than a push, where the Free Play is refunded into the free play account, like other places.
    This is a horrible rule, but it's in their rules so I can't complain if I get bit by it. But I can warn others to not be as stupid as I was.
    I think that's pretty well standard industry practice


    Rule#1
    ALWAYS read the rules before playing the game

  3. #3
    TheGuesser
    TheGuesser's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 08-10-05
    Posts: 2,714
    Betpoints: 24835

    NOT true at some other Books I play at. Skybook for one.

  4. #4
    Halifax
    Halifax's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 08-10-05
    Posts: 553
    Betpoints: 1605

    Is that the rule just for a push (5-4 game and you have Over 9), or does it also apply to cancellations (like a rainout or pitching change) where the game that you bet doesn't even get played ?
    Last edited by Halifax; 09-27-10 at 09:18 PM.

  5. #5
    durito
    escarabajo negro
    durito's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-03-06
    Posts: 13,173
    Betpoints: 438

    Game has to be played.

  6. #6
    BET THE HOOK
    BET THE HOOK's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 02-16-09
    Posts: 1,947

    That sucks if you ask me

  7. #7
    Mthorn
    Mthorn's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-29-09
    Posts: 588
    Betpoints: 125

    Thanks for the heads up. Havent had a free play from there yet.

  8. #8
    Jrod124
    Update your status
    Jrod124's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 10-31-09
    Posts: 5,622
    Betpoints: 535

    lame but standard at most shops. They should change it

  9. #9
    jgray
    jgray's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-06-09
    Posts: 3,599
    Betpoints: 244

    Yeah. Pretty common. Lost a free play earlier this year on a ND/Mich total push.

    That said, it's not like you are going to buy points on a free play.

  10. #10
    DBurton81
    DBurton81's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 11-15-09
    Posts: 564

    Completely ridiculous if you ask me....stupid rule.

  11. #11
    jgray
    jgray's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 09-06-09
    Posts: 3,599
    Betpoints: 244

    Quote Originally Posted by DBurton81 View Post
    Completely ridiculous if you ask me....stupid rule.
    Well, it is free....

  12. #12
    2Bdown
    2Bdown's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-30-09
    Posts: 484
    Betpoints: 223

    Quote Originally Posted by jgray View Post
    That said, it's not like you are going to buy points on a free play.
    I will now

  13. #13
    TheGuesser
    TheGuesser's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 08-10-05
    Posts: 2,714
    Betpoints: 24835

    Just make sure if you use the Free play in football or hoops, or even Hockey, to make sure it's on a spread with a half point. I wouldn't even use it for Baseball, because you could run into one of those rain shortenned games, where totals are cancelled, and who knows how they'd treat that?? I think it's a rule they should change, but if they don't, just don't let it bite you. I didn't mean to hammer them. If it's their rule, it's their rule. Just be aware of it.

  14. #14
    loyd
    loyd's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 02-16-10
    Posts: 376
    Betpoints: 1758

    Quote Originally Posted by TheGuesser View Post
    Maybe this is well known, but I didn't know it until yesterday.
    DO NOT PLACE A BET USING YOUR FREE PLAY ON ANY OUTCOME THAT CAN TIE/BE CANCELLED. If it pushes, It will be graded a loss for Free Play purposes, rather than a push, where the Free Play is refunded into the free play account, like other places.
    This is a horrible rule, but it's in their rules so I can't complain if I get bit by it. But I can warn others to not be as stupid as I was.
    thank for the advice, one can bet on an over/under 8.2/5 on baseball for exemple that way ur sure there is no push.

  15. #15
    twermert
    twermert's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 06-20-10
    Posts: 25
    Betpoints: 198

    Thankys for the info, stupid rule if you ask me.

  16. #16
    tommygun
    Hareeba! for Prime Minister
    tommygun's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 07-01-10
    Posts: 2,239
    Betpoints: 638

    ha the number #1 rule of gambling, the house always wins

  17. #17
    HedgeHog
    HedgeHog's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 09-11-07
    Posts: 10,105
    Betpoints: 16697

    I would use my FP at DSI/Bookmaker for parlays. It's highly unlikely that you'll get multiple pushes on one bet.

  18. #18
    skrtelfan
    skrtelfan's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 10-09-08
    Posts: 1,913
    Betpoints: 3337

    Yep you want to bet the parley.

  19. #19
    AL1322
    AL1322's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 12-07-09
    Posts: 1,944
    Betpoints: 26

    had that happen along time ago but they just put it back in there as a freeplay

  20. #20
    me-first
    me-first's Avatar Become A Pro!
    Join Date: 05-01-10
    Posts: 1,054
    Betpoints: 66

    Yep, terrible rule that needs reminding..and this is definitely not "common" or "standard" as some has suggested.

  21. #21
    MBENZ
    MBENZ's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 01-07-07
    Posts: 5,235
    Betpoints: 10203

    Quote Originally Posted by HedgeHog View Post
    I would use my FP at DSI/Bookmaker for parlays. It's highly unlikely that you'll get multiple pushes on one bet.
    You can't use parlays at DSI.Alot of double talk at that joint.

  22. #22
    MBENZ
    MBENZ's Avatar SBR PRO
    Join Date: 01-07-07
    Posts: 5,235
    Betpoints: 10203

    Quote Originally Posted by MBENZ View Post
    You can't use parlays at DSI.Alot of double talk at that joint.
    Whoops now it's changed.I signed on at the get 300 for 600 and they said the rollover was a mistake on their page so I took the 20% after my money was there and when I tried to use it in a parlay they said I couldn't,straight wager only.I can't stand dealing with all the horseshit that goes on lately at some of these shops,all that glitters isn't gold.

Top