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    TensaZangetsu
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    Picking A Good Bookie!!!

    Hey everyone. I read the great reviews on this site and I'm still having a little trouble picking a book. I'm a small time bettor, I put $20-30 dollars on a game. I want a site that if I win $100, isn't going to take 15% away with a $15 fee to withdraw (Pinnacle). I'm also looking for a site with good lines.

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    I wish I could play at Pinnacle.

    Welcome to the SBR forum bud, I can't think of a book offhand which will offer free payouts for amounts under $500 (usually once a month- ie, 5dimes, however I'm sure BBD will be able to better assist you.

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    pimike
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    Quote Originally Posted by TensaZangetsu View Post
    Hey everyone. I read the great reviews on this site and I'm still having a little trouble picking a book. I'm a small time bettor, I put $20-30 dollars on a game. I want a site that if I win $100, isn't going to take 15% away with a $15 fee to withdraw (Pinnacle). I'm also looking for a site with good lines.

    betting 20-30 to request a 100.00 payout

    Keep you money and bet your friends instead.

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    pjesnik24
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    depends what you want to bet
    anyway, pinnacle has one free monthly withdrawal.
    unibet, stanjames and most of british bookies have free withdrawals as well

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    TensaZangetsu
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    Yes, Pinnacle has one monthly free withdrawal. Is true that 188bet,Betfair and Bet365 have free withdrawals? My friends told me to try these 3 who do you thinnk is the best among them...

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    Any of the top 5 rated books at the top of the home page,pinnacle being the best of them and you do get one free withdrawal every month.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TensaZangetsu View Post
    Yes, Pinnacle has one monthly free withdrawal. Is true that 188bet,Betfair and Bet365 have free withdrawals? My friends told me to try these 3 who do you thinnk is the best among them...
    Betfair offer good lines but you will have to pay commission on your winnings,Bet365 are a waste of time,188bet i haven`t played at.
    Without a doubt the best book is pinnacle.

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    I am not sure about betfair but 188bet and bet365 have free withdrawals. not sure about their minimum withdrawal though. check their website for more info
    bluesq has free instant moneybookers withdrawals, you could try them as well

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    vanman
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    Yes,there are free withdrawals at Betfair.

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    For me that I use euro books,Pinnacle is the only sportbooks who ask withdrawal fees.

    Bet365,Betfair,Unibet,StanJames,Expekt doon't ask for withdrawal fees. (I use Moneybookers and credit card only I don't know if there are fees for wire or other banking system)

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    greek
    wagerstreet
    jamiaca
    wsex
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    vanman
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    Quote Originally Posted by EBK View Post
    For me that I use euro books,Pinnacle is the only sportbooks who ask withdrawal fees.

    Bet365,Betfair,Unibet,StanJames,Expekt doon't ask for withdrawal fees. (I use Moneybookers and credit card only I don't know if there are fees for wire or other banking system)
    I take it you make more than one withdrawal a month from pinnacle.

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    188bet no charge for deposit and withdrawals so that is good lah. also more promos! now they offer the 103% spread promo. i will check again their site to know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vanman View Post
    Betfair offer good lines but you will have to pay commission on your winnings,Bet365 are a waste of time,188bet i haven`t played at.
    Without a doubt the best book is pinnacle.

    tried 188bet, i can say there moneybooker is great and yes they always have a promo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wastedbum View Post
    tried 188bet, i can say there moneybooker is great and yes they always have a promo.
    I've been hearing many good things about 188bet for the most part lately.

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    1. Pick one that pays..

    2. Pick one where the manager is available and over time proves he has CS skills..

    3. Pick one with software that is user friendly..

    4. Pick one SBR sanctions..

    5. Pick one in a country that you might visit one day, because the clerk you constantly speak to you believe is a hottie..

    6. Pick one where if you dump they give you a free play that has meaning..

    There are many good ones out there on the agent and post up side..Happy hunting..

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    been on 188bet for a months now and all i know is deposit and withdrawal are free of charge. Aside from their internation bank transfer withdrawal option i think you need to pay for like $20 but i have other option why not to choose the free one ayt? hahaha

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    wastedbum
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigboydan View Post
    I've been hearing many good things about 188bet for the most part lately.
    what do you expect? got most of my luck with that site .. i'm thinking of trying other bookies but i'm afraid to take the risk.. i don't feel like losing what i have earned but still thinkin of what's the next best site, any idea?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wastedbum View Post
    what do you expect? got most of my luck with that site .. i'm thinking of trying other bookies but i'm afraid to take the risk.. i don't feel like losing what i have earned but still thinkin of what's the next best site, any idea?

    sbobet

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    wastedbum
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    Quote Originally Posted by priceperheadexpert View Post
    1. Pick one that pays..

    2. Pick one where the manager is available and over time proves he has CS skills..

    3. Pick one with software that is user friendly..

    4. Pick one SBR sanctions..

    5. Pick one in a country that you might visit one day, because the clerk you constantly speak to you believe is a hottie..

    6. Pick one where if you dump they give you a free play that has meaning..

    There are many good ones out there on the agent and post up side..Happy hunting..
    great! and what site would be that nice? heaven sent, eh?

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    wastedbum
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    Quote Originally Posted by RogueJuror View Post
    sbobet
    can sbobet multiply my money?
    what if i lose? will you give me back my money? hahaha just joking ok..i'll try it with sbobet.. ur a god hehe

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    Your size of play is PERFECT for Creditwagering.com check em out..FREE withdrawals to the debit card.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wastedbum View Post
    can sbobet multiply my money?
    what if i lose? will you give me back my money? hahaha just joking ok..i'll try it with sbobet.. ur a god hehe
    this is why they call it GAMBLE!

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    wastedbum
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    Quote Originally Posted by juzgotlucky View Post
    this is why they call it GAMBLE!
    but still i don't want to risk that much.. that's why i still stick with 188bet..

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    bhien
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    Quote Originally Posted by wastedbum View Post
    but still i don't want to risk that much.. that's why i still stick with 188bet..

    although 188bet is not bad, its also nice to try others to check and compare. they say in other forums 12bet is almost same as 188 so maybe you may try that one also, i will do try that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bhien View Post
    although 188bet is not bad, its also nice to try others to check and compare. they say in other forums 12bet is almost same as 188 so maybe you may try that one also, i will do try that.

    Although the ownership seems solid, 12Bet is still a fairly new book

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    sportingbet is my fovourite bookmaker, they have good live betting
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    wastedbum
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    Quote Originally Posted by bhien View Post
    although 188bet is not bad, its also nice to try others to check and compare. they say in other forums 12bet is almost same as 188 so maybe you may try that one also, i will do try that.
    am now starting to explore

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