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    todd73nj
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    Alternative to Exchange Trading - Live games

    Im sure with the many users here at the SBR - someone can offer me a solution to what Im looking for without this thread turning into the ramblings that most do.

    With Matchbook now closed to US players, and no more Tradesports, I am choosing not to use any of these exchanges that are unrated by the SBR. If they get rated and are viable in the future, great. I wont be the one trying them out.

    What I am looking for is as follows:

    1) A book that allows a US player
    2) A solid SBR rating. I will not go below a B rating.
    3) Must offer live/in game trading on national television events. (I understand it wont be in the form of an exchange)
    4) I am not looking for the type of ingame wagering that 5dimes (as an example) offers. What 5 dimes does is they adjust the spread. For example Celtics @ Lakers, Opening line LAL -3.5 with a total of 188.5. If the Lakers were to go up in that game 47-32 at halftime (or at any commercial but use halftime for ease) - 5 dimes would post lines based on what they feel would be -110. So they may post LAL -13.5 -110, or Over/Under 162.5 -110.
    5) I want a book that adjusts the +/- money line, not the points. So using the above senario - I would rather be able to bet the Lakers at -3.5, -400 or the Celtics at +3.5 +350. Same with the over under - Under 188.5 -500.

    I would rather it this way, as I will be able to figure out my position on my own. I understand there will not be any smart balance allowing me to keep wagering money once I do have something on both sides. But this is much easier than having a -3.5 pregame, then a +7.5 ingame, then a -1.5, etc etc.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    Thanks!

    Todd

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    That does not exist other then WSEX and I don't think you want to go there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RonPaul2008 View Post
    That does not exist other then WSEX and I don't think you want to go there.
    Been there, done that.

    There has to be someone out there who does their live betting like this. Im not asking for the 0-100 style of WSEX.

    Even live money lines would work for me.

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    For US players doesn't exist. Need to "move" and play like the Euro's do.

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    Hard to believe that no other book is offering any variation of what 5 Dimes is doing.

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    SIA has a very good in-game wagering.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharpcat View Post
    SIA has a very good in-game wagering.
    Can you give some details? I dont want to sign up and fund to find out what its like

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    Quote Originally Posted by todd73nj View Post
    Can you give some details? I dont want to sign up and fund to find out what its like
    Play by play live wagering not like 5dimes where it is only commercial breaks.

    If I remember correctly they usually offer moneylines also but I may be wrong on that, it has been a while since I have played there because I am only allowed to bet to win $20 a game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sharpcat View Post
    Play by play live wagering not like 5dimes where it is only commercial breaks.

    If I remember correctly they usually offer moneylines also but I may be wrong on that, it has been a while since I have played there because I am only allowed to bet to win $20 a game.

    Money lines would work for me... But if they limit people that easily then I think I will pass on SIA.

    Any others?

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    I guess Im out of luck looking for this.

    I loaded SIA with the massive $200 that they allowed me to load thru E check - and tried their live betting. They did do money lines - but the prices were crazy.

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    Yep that's the deal with SIA in-play..terrible odds. Similar to Bet365 odds yet far less in-play.

    "move" to the great white north...when they ask what you're doing up there tell border agents you've gone fishing. Great walleye fishing up there. Nothing like a fresh fish fry! Telling them you're going to the bank opens up unnecessary questions....or if fishing isn't your deal, perhaps you're there to buy the ice wine.
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