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Old 06-09-06, 12:21 AM   #1
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Millennium Sports (SBR rating C) confiscates portion of player’s winnings and bonus
On Sunday, 6/04/06, the bettor made a $3,000 deposit, received a $1,200 (40%) reload bonus, then made a winning wager that risked his $4,200 balance on the Anaheim Angels, bringing the account balance to $10,920. Today, Millennium closed the account and sent him $6,414; confiscating the bonus as well as 28% of proceeds from the winning wager. Just as is the case with an unjust confiscation of free-play bonus winnings, the player could have risked his funds for the desired return at a different sportsbook. This player has lost over $23,000 to Millennium Sports and has received 9 reload bonuses during one month as a losing client.
The bettor also holds a one week old account at sister book, BetOnSports (SBR rating C), who has reduced his limits from $10,000 to $1,000; thereby increasing the amount of wagers he must make to complete his rollover from 9 to 90. The book has taken this action after two winning plays, despite the player’s willingness to bet normal limits via phone only. Management states that if the player refuses to accept the new wagering limit BOS will remove the bonus and 33% of the two winning wagers he made after this initial deposit. Customer Service Manager Jamie tells SBR these decisions are final. SBR will contact BOS COO Clive Archer to further discuss the complaint of theft.
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Old 06-09-06, 12:48 AM   #2
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Just so everyone knows. While it is true that we take these public after we have tried to resolve them, we have not given up on this case. We will appeal to the COO tomorrow and we will ask our friends at the Rx for help.

I still think we can resolve this dispute.
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Old 06-09-06, 03:36 AM   #3
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Is there another thread on this besides this one? I came over to find out about this, so far this is all I see on it? Thanks guys.
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Old 06-09-06, 03:45 AM   #4
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Why i am not surprise?
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Old 06-09-06, 03:50 AM   #5
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BTW, I think it's only fair that when they limit your wagers they cut your rollovers by the same percentage. If you were able to bet 10k and you are now limited to 1k then the new rollover should be only 10% of what it was. That only seems fair. I just don't think it's right to modify an existing deal halfway through the agreement.
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Old 06-09-06, 03:50 AM   #6
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Surely that is attempted theft, period.

Even if the the book gives the money back now then .... whats the difference between a burglar being caught with stolen goods. Just because he returns them when caught doesnt mean he is not still a thief.

And thieves should be F rated, correct?

Or am I missing something?
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Old 06-09-06, 04:55 AM   #7
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Whenever I hear a story such as this I always wonder what justification (if any) is given for the book's actions.
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Old 06-09-06, 05:26 AM   #8
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Scary...
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Old 06-09-06, 11:30 AM   #9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick McIrish
Is there another thread on this besides this one? I came over to find out about this, so far this is all I see on it? Thanks guys.
http://sbrforum.com/showthread.php?t=11977
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Old 06-09-06, 11:45 AM   #10
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I am now starting a new thread with the actual details of what has happened.
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Old 06-09-06, 11:47 AM   #11
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Welcome to SBR Forum, Art. I'll keep an eye out for your story.
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