Shrink - Are RIO/SKYBOOK in trouble?

Halifax · Aug 22, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by TTinCO:
Regarding Rio\Sky, why did SBR quietly yank both of them last week? Something is obviously up....but no one seems to say exactly what.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I noticed that too ... they kinda' just slid off the Recommended List without any fanfare.

THE SHRINK · Aug 22, 2003

Joey C posted something about the rx having a friendship with one of the two books at 11:02 AM...

Since Russie poo visits this forum more than anyone else in this industy, and since he posted at his site 15 minutes later to watch out for RIO & SKYBOOK, I am guessing that he thought at least one of the 2 books were them, but he is wrong...

I am willing to bet 200k now (up from 100) with the Major that both RIO/SKYBOOK are not in any trouble and they will be around as they always are after Football..

If he is willing to post something this irresponsible, then he should back it up, right?

This is my last post for awhile as I am headed out the door!

THE SHRINK

Thrillseeker · Aug 22, 2003

SBR also yanked Allworld without really announcing why either...

oilman · Aug 22, 2003

Lander, I'll take that bet... I need a left testicle after an awful cheese grating accident as a youth.

Right about now I'm am pretty pleased that 95% of my cash is in Canbet, Pinnacle and CRIS.

outandup · Aug 22, 2003

that advertises here.

lander · Aug 22, 2003

Oilman

You really should be more careful when you "cut the cheese"

Great allocation you have there ...
I've been moving most of my money into Pin, Canbet & Rio.

bullsye · Aug 22, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>NO THEY ARE NOT...

In fact, I would be willing to bet anyone here at least 100k that RIO and their family of sports books will be around after the football season, just as they always are...
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good to here the Shrink is still behind them. He is a man of honour and would never lead us down the wrong path.

Just posted up 5 large on the Shrink's words.

PariActionOffice · Aug 22, 2003

Allworld is still on the fully recommended list at SBR http://www.sportbookreview.com/recommended.htm and I am trying to get a reply from him on the post of the change to a B- . This reminds me of an English teacher that I had who used to grade our poems. It seems that the girls that wore the shortest dresses and sat up front got the A s and I could never get better than a B+

Thrillseeker · Aug 22, 2003

Ok, thanks Pari...just going by this...didn't really think you guys were in any trouble - just curious as to what Buzz has in mind...

- 08/21/03 ALLWorld removed from the Recommended List - SBR rating lowered from A- to B+

deadon · Aug 22, 2003

if it helps anybody i know the Rio asked for a loan a while ago because they were in trouble, of course they will deny this but it is true no book will admit to having financial troubles and the rx won't say it because they are getting paid by the Rio. yuup i'm always DEAD ON

deadon · Aug 22, 2003

Shrink you might want to keep your 200,000 low key.The next time Rio is in trouble they might ask you for a loan.

ChuckSims · Aug 22, 2003

I'll bet anyone a half a million Rio will be around until at least Thanksgiving.

StoneCold+ · Aug 22, 2003

How can this be? After the NY TIMES article, I figured they were doing well?

sickgambler · Aug 22, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Chuck Sims:
I'll bet anyone a half a million Rio will be around until at least Thanksgiving.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Chuckie, I didn't think you had any sense of humor, but for christ sakes, you do..

How can a guy who is only worth about 457 small dollars, go out and make such a stupid bet like this? And you wanna call me a scammer? LOL At least I honor my bets you loser. I heard from GCS, (your favorite shill book) that your avg bet is only 100 bucks. And now you wanna make a half a million bet?

You are one funny kid. I have now lost total respect for you after making that bet offer to the posters here. As of now, anything you say to me means nothing kid.. I am not going to ever take you seriously anymore.. Not that I ever did..

CHUCK SIMS IS NOW OFFICIALLY A DEADBEAT AFTER THAT COMMENT.. IMAGINE, A GUY THAT BETS 100 A GAME IS NOW OFFERING HALF A MILLION..

CHUCKIE, IF YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP RIO, PLS DONT. BECAUSE IF YOU KEEP OPENING YOUR MOUTH IN DEFENDING THEM, YOU WILL ONLY HURT THEM. TRUST ME KID, RIO DOESN'T WANT A CHUCK SIMS STANDING UP FOR THEM.

deadon · Aug 22, 2003

There is no doubt in my they will be around for football,but for sure they are not one of the top financial books with big money compared to other books.I could mention a lot of books stronger but i won't

ChuckSims · Aug 22, 2003

The forum scammer giving me advice

. SG, I think I'll take a pass on your invitation to visit you in your mothers basement. I don't want to see you pull back the shower curtain in a wig and wearing your mothers dress swinging a butchers knife at me!

sickgambler · Aug 22, 2003

Hi everyone, my name is Chuck Sims. I am a 50-100 dollar bettor. I love GCS sportsbook. Even though I am only worth 457 dollars, I am still making that bet of half million that RIO will still be around next Thanksgiving. So what if I lose, I just won't pay it because I am a welcher. But I know I won't lose this bet, that is the only reason why I am making it. I am a fart who pretends to know so much about the industry, yet I don't know squat. I am one of the biggest losers in forum history, and I do admit this. So folks, like I said, I will give you 500k if RIO goes down. I won't be able to cover it, but I do expect to get paid if I win because I am a scumball who never pays his debts and only collect when I win, and don't pay when I lose..

Yours Truly,
Chuck Sims.

______

BTW chuckie, that invitation still stands if you ever come to Montreal and need a place to stay. You are welcome to stay at my place. Just give me 24 hr notice so I can prepare your bed in the bathtub.

ChuckSims · Aug 22, 2003

I was the only poster that said GCS was'nt going anywhere. I was right on. Don't need anybody to say I was right and everybody else wrong. But I was'nt expecting envy. What is the matter SG? Has mother locked you up in the basement again?

sickgambler · Aug 22, 2003

Half a million.. LOL LOL

The nerve of some bums in this place. The kid is worth 457 dollars and makes a bet offer of 500k. You still haven't explained that one for a guy who bets 50 bucks a game, to make such a stupid offer..

BTW Chuckie, I just prepared your bed, so anytime you visit, your room (the toilet) is ready for you. My toilet is your toilet..... sorry, i meant to say, My home is your home....

winbet · Aug 22, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Skybook Online:
As posted in a different thread, this rumour is completely unfounded. No, Rio and Skybook are NOT in any financial problems whatsoever.

Mike
Rio / Skybook
Rio International Group LTD.
1-800-809-3246 x2304<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Its interesting what your reply would be if you were in trouble. No doubt, it would be different from other failed books.

The problem nowadays is, it takes little finance to set up book. Add to that the competition and lack of controls, books run by inexperienced people can go under very quickly regardless of the money invested. The experienced player can always smell out a book thats going to go under, and take advantage in the early days.

The only books that are 100% safe, are either listed companies or backed by listed companies. All the rest, you pays your money and take your chances.