Doug said:
As of a few years ago bullshit, Jake was one of the worse at raking players over the coals for having the nerve to win and the audicity to request a payout even well after the rollover was met but I haven't heard many complaints or grumblings about Sportbet recently besides the usual minor stuff so maybe they have improved since then unless Vikings knows something we don't????
I'll trust the SBR B- rating. I'm sure John will lower that in a heartbeat if there are issues like he did with BOS syndicate. It wouldn't be worth it to Sportbet to get lowered to a D.
I'll continue to play with Sportbet if lines compare favorably to other outs. I haven't looked at them in a long time, not sure what to expect.
I'll continue to play with Sportbet if lines compare favorably to other outs. I haven't looked at them in a long time, not sure what to expect.
I'm not taking any sides here-- I actually would not have those rollover reqs if it was my book-- but it's gotta be exasperating to a book to see players move money in / out in continuous fashion..say: withdraw everything, then couple days later deposit again, then wash/rinse/repeat. I would tell those players to pay for their money moves...avail themselves of whatever lines / promotions, but pay for moving money like that.
Sportbet pays and pays fast. I've never had a problem with rollover on bonuses, I call and ask them before I withdraw. I do agree that they cater to players that are profitable for them, but even so I can still play there although I believe I'm up five figures on them in the last couple of years. Since I have to call in my wagers to a special number and I didn't find much line value there this MLB season it's unlikely I'll go back to them unless I get a good bonus offer for football.
They probably have too many special bonuses (best bet of the week, etc.) and subjective application as to whether you get them. Otherwise not a bad book, especially if you're a smaller player and not too sharp.
They probably have too many special bonuses (best bet of the week, etc.) and subjective application as to whether you get them. Otherwise not a bad book, especially if you're a smaller player and not too sharp.
I've never played at Sportbet and probably never will... They might be the only C+ book or better I have not touched.
I called them to discuss their bonus - basically I wanted to know if I went on a big streak and won, could I cash out except for the original and bonus before 30 days. They said yes.
I then asked if I could get the 20% bonus on more than $5000. They said to call back in a day and the manager would let me know.
I continued calling books (I generally call 10 or 20 new ones every few months). Eventually I get to Islandcasino - I honestly had no idea they were the same. I do know now.
When I called, the clerk accused me of trying to scam them by trying to open accounts at both books. I explained I did not know they were the same and I would only play at one. I also explained I called to discuss their bonuses to have no problems in the future. They then told me they would not offer me any bonus at either. How they planned to do this, I have no idea as they did not have my name and I had not registered.
But I felt, if it was this hard to sign up, it was not a good sign for withdrawing.
On a positive note, they list all their rules up front...
-Sean
I called them to discuss their bonus - basically I wanted to know if I went on a big streak and won, could I cash out except for the original and bonus before 30 days. They said yes.
I then asked if I could get the 20% bonus on more than $5000. They said to call back in a day and the manager would let me know.
I continued calling books (I generally call 10 or 20 new ones every few months). Eventually I get to Islandcasino - I honestly had no idea they were the same. I do know now.
When I called, the clerk accused me of trying to scam them by trying to open accounts at both books. I explained I did not know they were the same and I would only play at one. I also explained I called to discuss their bonuses to have no problems in the future. They then told me they would not offer me any bonus at either. How they planned to do this, I have no idea as they did not have my name and I had not registered.
But I felt, if it was this hard to sign up, it was not a good sign for withdrawing.
On a positive note, they list all their rules up front...
-Sean
One of the goofier things I ever had a book do happened with Sportbet. I signed up there, deposited a small amount and lost, and about 3 months later deposited via Neteller again. I went to place a bet, and discovered I was locked out of my account. I sent them an email to ask what was up (this was before they had live chat) and they said "Since you haven't played here in a while, we needed to verify your identity again, please call us and we'll unlock the account." Their response was relatively quick so I was only locked out for about 45 minutes, but it seemed like a really unnecessary hoop to jump through.
