Is the end to the offshore industry looming?

[Doug]

Ice: I've been burnt by a few in my time:

Betpanam
Bluemarin

at least one other

There are a Hell of a lot that have gone down, and I don't think very many started with the intentions of outright theft.... they just didn't get sufficient volume, started with not enough capitol, were bad linesman, allowed correlated parlays, were bad businessmen, etc.

There are just too many books in existance, I've said that for years. Many have the same product (lines). I don't need a book that clones Bookmaker lines and juice, and puts them out later ( like a Justbet, for example). I need another Pinnacle or Mansion.

 

[Betallsports]

Ice: I've been burnt by a few in my time:

Betpanam
Bluemarin

at least one other

There are a Hell of a lot that have gone down, and I don't think very many started with the intentions of outright theft.... they just didn't get sufficient volume, started with not enough capitol, were bad linesman, allowed correlated parlays, were bad businessmen, etc.

There are just too many books in existance, I've said that for years. Many have the same product (lines). I don't need a book that clones Bookmaker lines and juice, and puts them out later ( like a Justbet, for example). I need another Pinnacle or Mansion.

You have Another Pinnacle, you just don't know it.
( not the Old one, but the Current One )
You can even get a Better line, at times. That's Matchbook !

 

[Doug]

I think if European and Austrailian books would take American customers, than Costa Rica would become irrelevant. Europe does everything better than Americans.

all those CR books are aimed at the US market, IMO. If I lived in London, I might have CRIS and 5D from CR, then Pinny,Betfair, Matchbook, and a bunch of Euro books, not CR books.

 

[Doug]

You have Another Pinnacle, you just don't know it.
( not the Old one, but the Current One )
You can even get a Better line, at times. That's Matchbook !

MB only partially replaces a Pinny. Better to have both available.

 

[Betallsports]

MB only partially replaces a Pinny. Better to have both available.

Pinny is Not the same Pinny since they left the US market.

On Any given day, compare the lines and Juice.

 

[Doug]

You don't have to sell me on MB for straight bets, but things like a MLB team -.5 runs for 5 innings are unique to Pinny ( at low juice). MB has no MG deposit methods, now.

 

[gbogo]

alot of banks are under fed orders for compliance which means they are going through the paperwork of every account holder.

so processors dealing with sportsbooks are flagged and more than likely kicked out.

thats your problem right now.

even as I posted last week MG and WU its like 2500 3000 and they have to write a report now.

theres your problem in a nutshell.

really the best way is a company bank wire- with the company being a book but having another business like an ebay seller as an example so it looks more natural for lots of transactions.

 

[GoBlue34]

SIA? I used them maybe 5 years ago, took almost 4 months to get my money and at LEAST 25 phone calls.

Rude, played many games, etc. Heard the same from many players....

 

[Iceman]

Have had more w/d's from SIA than any other book, close to a dozen I would estimate and no problems EVER. I know at least 5-10 other players that will tell you the same thing.

In fact most guys will tell a beginner SIA is one of the first books you want to sign up at as it teaches and rewards youu for line shopping.

 

[PointGiven]

First, off I have no idea what is going on with the RX. I read a little one day about a battle with Cris/Sports Options, but then the site went dead again. The few times I have logged on the last 1.5 weeks the site is either dead or terribly slow. What is going on lately here?

Secondly, I tried to reup with Bet Jam and Matchbook for football within the last couple of weeks, and now neither of them accepts Moneygram or Western Union anymore. WTF? THe WWW cards were shitbagged 2 months ago. THese were my only ways to get decent amounts funded at these books. Now I must use ECheck but thats only $300 a crack and you must wait 2 weeks for even that to clear!

Lastly, I see our wonderful elected officials are at it again with yet another Bill telling us we arent allowed to bet on sports, yet lines continue to be posted in every corporate newspaper in the USA and good ole state lotteries continue to be run on a daily basis.

It has been tough not having this site through all of this to find out the latest scoop with everything, but hopefully somebody can add their 2 cents.

Betjam a "A+" book dosent accept money transfer anymore? :think2:

 

[9XL]

Have had more w/d's from SIA than any other book, close to a dozen I would estimate and no problems EVER. I know at least 5-10 other players that will tell you the same thing.

In fact most guys will tell a beginner SIA is one of the first books you want to sign up at as it teaches and rewards youu for line shopping.

I would have to agree. SIA has been one of my BEST books for cashouts. I have only been betting online for two years, but they have paid me every time with no delay and their customer service has been fine. I can actually understand their english on the phone.

The only bad thing I have heard is they kick longtime winners to the curb at a certain point, but I would rather deal with this than some of the problems of other higher rated sites.

 

[steaktartar]

OFFSHORE...isnt going anywhere......like doug said and he posted books he feels good with(i would listen to him he is an offshore old school legend).....just use them and talk to the guy setting you up........if you dont like the payment plan go to the next one.....look out for your money

 

[billbeater]

the fees to get your winnings in your hands is getting insane at some of these books, but they make money even while paying you.

the upside is simply more options and quicker access than a local... really have to have both to maximize you chances.

the best way is just to move to Vegas

its a game to play win or lose :drink:

 

[silver7]

I think if European and Austrailian books would take American customers, than Costa Rica would become irrelevant. Europe does everything better than Americans.

Except defend themselves!!:nono5:

 

[BEANTOWNJIM]

BILLBEATER NEVER PLAY AT A SPORTSBOOK THAT DOESNT OFFER YOU A FREE PAYOUT ONCE A MONTH THEY ARE OUT THERE.BOYS ITS STILL THE BEST WAY TO GO I HAVE TWO CREDIT ACCOUNTS BUT I PREFER TO BET OFFSHORE SO I DONT GET TO FAR OVER MY HEAD.

BILLBEATER YOU WILL GET A FREE PAYOUT ONCE PER MONTH AT

WWW.BETPHOENIX.COM

WWW.5DIMES.COM

NEVER PAY FOR A CHECK ITS A RIP OFF

 

[BEANTOWNJIM]

5 dimes and bet phoenix both accept western union and they both pick up the fees over 300 dollars great deal boys these are the two sportsbook that i would recomend.

 

[Sugarbear]

Offshore will continue to grow...there are thousands of players and want to be players that never even heard of the offshore industry out there..JMHO

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