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    ttrace35
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    Which Is Better: $250 Freeplay Or $250 Sportsbook cash??

    I won about 1500 betpoints this week. I want to trade them for either a freeplay or sports book cash. Can somebody tell me which is better? And what is the difference?

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    yisman
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    cash is obviously better, but 250 cash costs a lot more than 250 fp

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    cash is alot better, not sure u can get 250 cash with 1500 points. But I am pretty sure u can get a 250 Free play for that amount

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    Freeplay they keep what you bet. You get what you win. Say you bet $250 to win $200, they take back the $250 and you get $200 if you win. Lose you have nothing.

    Cash. Bet $250 to win $200, win and you have $450. Lose you have nothing.

    Your not a pro so a BetPhoenix $250 freeplay will cost you 1361. $250 cash at BetPhoenix will cost 2578.

    With cash you end up with more money after your first bets but you will also pay more for it so in my mind that part pretty much ends up equal. Both have an 8X rollover so no difference there.

    If you only have 1500 you can only get a freeplay if your looking at $250. If you want cash you will have to go with $100. One advantage of going for the $100 cash is you can be with books that only want a 5X rollover.

    James

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    ttrace35
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    I aready had about 800 before I won the 1500. But what is the difference? It seems obvious that cash is better, but why? Both have rollover?

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    BTW congrats on the win(s).

    James

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    Thanks flexin. That helps me. I have an account with betjam and the greek. So it seems either way I won't be able to withdraw right away.

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    I like cash better

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    There are many, many, many threads on this topic- but:

    For 1500 points you can get about a 100 cash or 200 freeplay.

    In this situation the Free Play is the better deal, Free Plays are worth about 60-70% cash. (Look through some threads and you will find more detailed strategies for maximizing it)

    As far as the difference: generally on a free play bet you keep only the winnings in cash, as opposed to the winnings and the stake in a normal bet. For more detailed info on the minutia restrictions read the rules on the site you are purchasing it from.

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    we've just had this discussion about two weeks ago and the clear conclusion for anybody with half a clue was that freeplay is generally the way to go

    check for that thread and learn how to use freeplays

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    The BEST answer to this question is FIRST BECOME A PRO.. U already have online accounts with betphoenix betjm greek as u mentioned.. Send the PM to lou and BECOME PRO.. this will save u 500 pts and 1000s over ur lifetime here.

    -stash

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    C.r.e.a.m.

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    as a poster above me stated, if u know how to use the freeplay its def better.

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    as stated earlier becoming a pro would be the best first move

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    Thanx guys. I'm gonna see about becoming a pro

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    cash

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    Freeplay is much better value than cash

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    id say freeplay but thats just me

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    If you bet single/parlay at odds for example 5 free play is almost double better.Yes double better if you take 2 FP for price of 1 Cash!
    Every odds bigger than 2.00 single/parlay is better FP.Under 2.00 Cash!

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    freeplay all the way no even close ... value

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    Cash, Cash, Cash

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttrace35 View Post
    I aready had about 800 before I won the 1500. But what is the difference? It seems obvious that cash is better, but why? Both have rollover?
    some sites restrict the types of bets and games and lines on which you can use a freeplay

    cash is better.

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    Mods??? I thought we were going to ban these goofy threads in 2011?? Por favor? SBR needs to post tutorials on how to use the search function. Or just let Justin do a sticky on this that pops up first when they search. I need more coffee i think.

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    Try this:
    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/betting-tool...alculator.aspx

    Some simple math should fill you in on which is better on a per-point basis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by katstale View Post
    Mods??? I thought we were going to ban these goofy threads in 2011?? Por favor? SBR needs to post tutorials on how to use the search function. Or just let Justin do a sticky on this that pops up first when they search. I need more coffee i think.
    I didn't know. Sorry for ruining your day by making a goofy thread. Just had a question, and needed help. It will never happen again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ttrace35 View Post
    I didn't know. Sorry for ruining your day by making a goofy thread. Just had a question, and needed help. It will never happen again.
    unlikely

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    Quote Originally Posted by WendysRox View Post
    unlikely
    Lol. Nothin better to do than look thru my 5000+ posts have fun. Never fukkin heard of ya pal.

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    There's not many things better than cash. "Free Play" is definitely not one of them.

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    Cash hands down

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