The problem with offshore books is that if there is a dispute, you are basically screwed. You will have to hire some high priced lawyer to represent you in the country the bok is based in. You may win, but you are going to have to eat the cost of the court battle, which ends up being more than the wager is worth. This is why I only use offshore books in an emergency, or when there is such a difference in the line that the reward is worth the risk. Remember, most of the offshore books are small, compared to wagering at Vegas books, so their lines can change radically, especially if they get too much action on a game and can not lay it off on other books, a common practice. Also remember that many offshore books are owned by the same people.
The problem with offshore books is that if there is a dispute, you are basically screwed. You will have to hire some high priced lawyer to represent you in the country the bok is based in. You may win, but you are going to have to eat the cost of the court battle, which ends up being more than the wager is worth. This is why I only use offshore books in an emergency, or when there is such a difference in the line that the reward is worth the risk. Remember, most of the offshore books are small, compared to wagering at Vegas books, so their lines can change radically, especially if they get too much action on a game and can not lay it off on other books, a common practice. Also remember that many offshore books are owned by the same people.
