Best book to arb with for US players

**TryingMyBest** · 07-08-12, 08:46 PM

If you really want to put in the effort, 5dimes and Sportsbook. Since you are asking I assume you don't have an SIA account. In order to make any money you'll have to max bet small markets at sportsbook, and you'll win there more than 5D, so you may not last long.

**ProfitBettingSov** · 07-08-12, 09:07 PM

Limited at SIA.

And by sportsbook, you mean Sportsbook.ag? I have an account there but their payout options are pretty bad.

**TryingMyBest** · 07-08-12, 10:09 PM

Yes I know, just another reason why scalping is more trouble than it's worth. It really depends on what you are trying to scalp.

Props: 5dimes/Sportsbook ($100 limit at 5D)

Horse Matchups: Betonline/Sportsbook

Those will both have daily scalps available. But with such low limits, it'll be a slow grind

**harvesters** · 07-08-12, 10:12 PM

What books have you used?

**stevex** · 10-10-12, 09:30 PM

Bumping this..

Any ideas fellas as far as U.S. friendly books go?

**djefferis** · 10-11-12, 09:00 AM

5dimes/heritage using..just bet, BetIslands 1-vice for bonus' and rebatewager for rebates.

All will pay and promptly.

**djefferis** · 10-11-12, 09:02 AM

MLB is easiest scalp, followed by NCAA/NBA hoops...FB is a juice killer...golf/tennis are low limit sports that will flag you quickly.

**hhsilver** · 10-11-12, 09:31 AM

When matchbook kicked out USA, I tried Betmaker, also an exchange. Been there a year now. I was hoping for more volume, but it doesn't seem to be growing much. But for someone interested in arbing, it serves as a reasonable matchbook substitute.

The commission is 2% on net win - great when you get both sides there. Often I get one side there and the other side at another book.

I like it, but I don't see as much action as I did on MB. My goals are modest and I've been able to achieve slow and steady , albeit small, profit. Beats losing and using it has entertainment value for me with little (or no, in the long run) risk.

With more players it would be better. Try it - you'll like it.

It's part of the DSI/Bookmaker group. I funded with no fee via transfer from DSI.

**djefferis** · 10-11-12, 10:05 AM

What's betmakers cost of payout/payout limit-timeframe.. .all important factors when arbing

**FreeFall** · 10-11-12, 10:47 AM

you can't even get enough down to make this worth while anymore. I'd suggest just beat the closing line.

**djefferis** · 10-11-12, 11:52 AM

There are plenty of plays out there, just need to have time/tolerance and a roll to bail yourself out...dimeline bases are your friend...free half points don't hurt either.

No problem getting 500-1k on bases or 3 dimes on baskets myself..just need to be quick, know that you might get caught having to clear a roll at a c grade shop and avoid the clear traps.

**stevex** · 10-12-12, 08:35 PM

Every time I log into my Betmaker account there isn't any good arbs to have...

**stevex** · 10-12-12, 08:35 PM

Comparing there lines to other U.S. friendly book lines that is.....

**Okiejoe** · 10-13-12, 01:35 AM

You need to get a pinnacle, betfair, matchbook account if you can't get access to these no point in trading. You have to have atleast one of these. Then you need to setup another account probable a place like bi that is slow to move there lines.Also, you need to find a bunch of mom and pop guys and pick apart there lines. The problem with that is what happens if they dont pay then your out 10k plus the money at your offshore book...its not all guaranteed money