Recommendations on Sportsbooks

Sean · 06-13-08, 09:18 PM

Check out the SBR List of Recommended Sportsbooks and/or the SBR Sportsbook Rating Guide for starters ... good bit of info on the books you mention on SportsBookReview.com.

SBR Lou · 06-13-08, 09:19 PM

I would say Greek and WSEX would be your ideal choices based on the requirements you listed bud.

As for depositing a large sum I feel bank wire may be the best way, I'm unsure the exact maxes on this, I am sure someone will be able to provide that info..

MM21 · 06-13-08, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by crazyl

I would say Greek and WSEX would be your ideal choices based on the requirements you listed bud.

As for depositing a large sum I feel bank wire may be the best way, I'm unsure the exact maxes on this, I am sure someone will be able to provide that info..

Thanks for the recommendation. Amy chance either of these books will reduce my betting limits?

bigboydan · 06-13-08, 09:43 PM

First off, Welcome to the SBR forum sir

After considering your criteria carefully, I feel there are few books that you might want to look into.

TheGreek: They do welcome professional players and you won't have any problems from a security of funds standpoint. They do offer a very nice selection of wagering options that should meet your needs.

Bookmaker: They welcome professional players and won't cut your limits, however they have been known to take away the loyalty points program if your deemed a pro. As far as the security of your funds and transactions goes, It's probably safer here than a bank with fairly prompt payments (pending on your withdraw method).

DSI: They are a sister book of Cris family of books, which includes Bookmaker. Now even though they might be under the Cris umbrella, there lines are a little bit different. For example, DSI uses dimelines for baseball. As far as safety of funds goes, they are very safe and do pay promptly.

The best way to deposit into any of these books above for a sizable amount of money would be bank wires.

DacBietViet · 06-13-08, 09:51 PM

dsi has been known to reduce your limits

MM21 · 06-13-08, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

First off, Welcome to the SBR forum sir

After considering your criteria carefully, I feel there are few books that you might want to look into.

TheGreek: They do welcome professional players and you won't have any problems from a security of funds standpoint. They do offer a very nice selection of wagering options that should meet your needs.

Bookmaker: They welcome professional players and won't cut your limits, however they have been known to take away the loyalty points program if your deemed a pro. As far as the security of your funds and transactions goes, It's probably safer here than a bank with fairly prompt payments (pending on your withdraw method).

DSI: They are a sister book of Cris family of books, which includes Bookmaker. Now even though they might be under the Cris umbrella, there lines are a little bit different. For example, DSI uses dimelines for baseball. As far as safety of funds goes, they are very safe and do pay promptly.

The best way to deposit into any of these books above for a sizable amount of money would be bank wires.

Thanks for the recommendations. Just curious as to why you didn't recommend WSEX. From what I have read on this site and looking at their football limits they seem to be a logical choice although their limits for other sports aren't the best.

SBR Lou · 06-13-08, 10:02 PM

If I may take an educated guess, it is probably because at the moment I believe they are undergoing some processing delays, where checks are taking 2 weeks+ or so to arrive. I did forget about that before recommending them to you, but they are very secure financially even with that temporary inconvenience.

MM21 · 06-13-08, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by DacBietViet

dsi has been known to reduce your limits

thanks for the info. this is a big concern of mine. A book can really screw you by cutting your limits. My local bookie who I have been playing with for years is cutting my limits and doesn't really even want me to play with him this football season.

MM21 · 06-13-08, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by crazyl

If I may take an educated guess, it is probably because at the moment I believe they are undergoing some processing delays, where checks are taking 2 weeks+ or so to arrive. I did forget about that before recommending them to you, but they are very secure financially even with that temporary inconvenience.

It wouldn't bother me that much if a payout took 2 weeks for a large sum of money as long as I was sure the payout was coming.

bigboydan · 06-13-08, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by MM21

Thanks for the recommendations. Just curious as to why you didn't recommend WSEX. From what I have read on this site and looking at their football limits they seem to be a logical choice although their limits for other sports aren't the best.

Their all around limits is the reason I left them off my list sir. I mean they are a great book and would recommend them to everyone, however I was just trying to offer the best advice I could in regards to what best fit your original questions.

MM21 · 06-13-08, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Their all around limits is the reason I left them off my list sir. I mean they are a great book and would recommend them to everyone, however I was just trying to offer the best advice I could in regards to what best fit your original questions.

Thanks for the response. you are right...it seems that some sport their limits are not that great but they would be good for football.

bigboydan · 06-13-08, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by MM21

Thanks for the response. you are right...it seems that some sport their limits are not that great but they would be good for football.

No problem sir.

Another book you might want to check out is Jazz (SBR Rated B). They are part of the DPT Sports Group and currently have no outstanding complaints or processing issues at this time. This book pretty much fits your criteria in regards to offering high limits, welcomes professional players, and is very upfront about rules towards that type of play. Not to mention your money is secure and they pay fairly promptly.

MM21 · 06-13-08, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

No problem sir.

Another book you might want to check out is Jazz (SBR Rated B). They are part of the DPT Sports Group and currently have no outstanding complaints or processing issues at this time. This book pretty much fits your criteria in regards to offering high limits, welcomes professional players, and is very upfront about rules towards that type of play. Not to mention your money is secure and they pay fairly promptly.

Thanks again for the info. I couldn't find limits posted on the Jazz website but I can give them a call or send them an email. Also, Bookmaker lists limits up to 20k. Is this just for football or other sports as well?

bigboydan · 06-13-08, 11:29 PM

I believe the online limits at Jazz is either 3 or 5 dimes per wager pending on the event , and there prop limits are a dime I believe. Now as far as the Bookmaker limit of $20,000 goes. I believe thats something you need to phone in to get approval of a wager of that amount.

MM21 · 06-13-08, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

I believe the online limits at Jazz is either 3 or 5 dimes per wager pending on the event , and there prop limits are a dime I believe. Now as far as the Bookmaker limit of $20,000 goes. I believe thats something you need to phone in to get approval of a wager of that amount.

Thanks again bigboydan. I have one last question for you about Bookmaker. How concerned should I be about all the negative player review I have read about Bookmaker. I am not concerned about loyalty bonuses or any bonuses for that matter, although they would be nice to have if a book gives them to me, so if Bookmaker takes them away or doesn't give me any bonuse that is no problem. Also, I don't care about props or parlays...just straight bet and monelines for me so not too concerned about a book offering exotic wagers, props, etc.

bigboydan · 06-13-08, 11:57 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about the complaint you read sir. I mean mainly it's usually involves their withdraw fees and if your looking for higher limit type books, then you probably can live with them. Besides they do offer 1 free withdraw like every 30 days, so unless you withdraw constantly it shouldn't be much of a concern IMHOO.

bettilimbroke999 · 06-14-08, 12:05 AM

If you are a large bettor Bookmaker will assrape you on instant payout fees, such as Western Union and Moneygram, your only real option is a $50 fedex withdrawal which will take 2 weeks to get to you and takes 2 weeks to clear most US banks, but as far as safety of funds and quality of the site they are a great site

MM21 · 06-14-08, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by bigboydan

I wouldn't worry too much about the complaint you read sir. I mean mainly it's usually involves their withdraw fees and if your looking for higher limit type books, then you probably can live with them. Besides they do offer 1 free withdraw like every 30 days, so unless you withdraw constantly it shouldn't be much of a concern IMHOO.

Thanks again for all your insight.

SBR Lou · 06-14-08, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by MM21

Thanks again for all your insight.

Bigboydan is most definitely the man..

IHeartMMA · 06-14-08, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by bettilimbroke999

If you are a large bettor Bookmaker will assrape you on instant payout fees, such as Western Union and Moneygram, your only real option is a $50 fedex withdrawal which will take 2 weeks to get to you and takes 2 weeks to clear most US banks, but as far as safety of funds and quality of the site they are a great site

Yeah I noticed the review for Bookmaker on SBR says you get one free bank draft withdrawal via regular mail per month. I think this is outdated and incorrect. Customer service reps for Bookmaker say that the only free withdrawal methods are through money gram, one free withdrawal up to $1500 once every 30 days.