Besides some of the threads here that talk about which books people have had bad or good experiences with, here are some other things you should consider:
1. Go to the site and check out HOW you will deposit money. If you need to open a Neteller, Firepay, or other account , do that FIRST - some are easier to open than others plus fees vary , etc.
2. Check how you will be paid - are there fees? Do they just credit back the method you deposited with?
2. Check out bonuses or referrals at the sites you consider, and rollover requirements. Don't forget bonuses like reduced juice don't just look at cash they 'give' you
3. Make sure the sports you are interested in are offered - not all sites have horses, hockey, etc.
4. Make sure the bets you like are offered - not all of them post overnights, or quarter lines, or offer cross sport parlays, round robins etc.
5. Check a site at a busy time - not all sites can be reached 24/7. You need to make sure you can log in and get a bet processed during halftime or in the crush right before a slate of games starts.
6. See if they offer phone or WAP access. Nothing beats being stuck in traffic and pulling out your cell or PDA and getting some wireless action. This is also good at places you don't want to leave internet tracks.
7. OPEN MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT. You gotta do this just in case a site is down, plus you can shop for the best line
8. Make sure you have an idea of how much you are comfortable having in your account and when you reach it, WITHDRAW $$, otherwise it is a disaster waiting to happen when you bet bigger than you should , or even worse you click in a wrong amount.
9. Check out who is really behind the book (like who owns and runs it) and where they are located. You might be more comfortable with a book whose actual location you can reach.
10. Remember betting in the Europe is totally different than the way it is looked at in the US, so don't be suprised by the differences in books based in or backed by UK companies
Sorry these were not really organized, but I am stopping at 10. Hope this helps someone
1. Go to the site and check out HOW you will deposit money. If you need to open a Neteller, Firepay, or other account , do that FIRST - some are easier to open than others plus fees vary , etc.
2. Check how you will be paid - are there fees? Do they just credit back the method you deposited with?
2. Check out bonuses or referrals at the sites you consider, and rollover requirements. Don't forget bonuses like reduced juice don't just look at cash they 'give' you
3. Make sure the sports you are interested in are offered - not all sites have horses, hockey, etc.
4. Make sure the bets you like are offered - not all of them post overnights, or quarter lines, or offer cross sport parlays, round robins etc.
5. Check a site at a busy time - not all sites can be reached 24/7. You need to make sure you can log in and get a bet processed during halftime or in the crush right before a slate of games starts.
6. See if they offer phone or WAP access. Nothing beats being stuck in traffic and pulling out your cell or PDA and getting some wireless action. This is also good at places you don't want to leave internet tracks.
7. OPEN MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT. You gotta do this just in case a site is down, plus you can shop for the best line
8. Make sure you have an idea of how much you are comfortable having in your account and when you reach it, WITHDRAW $$, otherwise it is a disaster waiting to happen when you bet bigger than you should , or even worse you click in a wrong amount.
9. Check out who is really behind the book (like who owns and runs it) and where they are located. You might be more comfortable with a book whose actual location you can reach.
10. Remember betting in the Europe is totally different than the way it is looked at in the US, so don't be suprised by the differences in books based in or backed by UK companies
Sorry these were not really organized, but I am stopping at 10. Hope this helps someone
tHANKS !!!
