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    Default Just opened account with Skybook and hate it!

    I just recently opened an account with Skybook as my third option. I made a nickel deposit and took the 50% freeplay bonus. Used **, and the promptly credited my account with the deposit and the bonus. That was the last GOOD thing I have experienced from them. I dont know if this software has become the norm, but I hate it! I accidentally keyed in the wrong team and asked for it to be cancelled and they refused. I also have been waiting for the NFL props and they are still not posted...

    xxxx: I was told at 930am that the NFL propr would be posted within 30 minutes... It is now 120 minutes later, when will they be posted??
    xxxx: props^
    Rebecca: Please check back in about 10-15 minutes
    xxxx: ok and also, I just realized I made a mistake on a wager
    xxxx: I clicked on pittsburg -6 instead of baltimore +6
    Rebecca: was the bet made online?
    xxxx: can you change please? I am new to the site and still getting used to the software
    xxxx: Yes it was
    Rebecca: wagers placed over the internet can not be altered, sorry
    xxxx: I am a new customer and it is my first time using the site, can you please check and see if this can be changed?
    Rebecca: no it cannot Sir, Wagers made online are made by the customer, you are responsible of what you are doing online
    xxxx: I understand that but mistakes do happen, the line has NOT changed so there should not be a problem
    Rebecca: i am sorry Sir, does are the company policies

    Is this policy standard? greek,5dimes,carib,betj have all made exceptions, ESPECIALLY with the line not moving...

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    Skybook sucks

    Rookie book that never improved, horrrible management

    Stick to the Greeks, Bookmaker and 5 Dimes that have everything up all the time and if you want 25% back on loses try rebatewager.

    Get out now!!!! I would never ever play there.

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    If I was heading CS, I would allow you to change it, esp a new customer and give you a free pass with notice of future expectations. But, that is just me. Game is hours away. Plenty of time.

    SBR Founder Join Date: 8/10/2005


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    Did the line change?

    ESpecially being a new customer, and $500 is not a small deposit, they should have helped you.

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    People who wager on the wrong team for a game deserve what they get...you do have to CONFIRM THE WAGER! With that said call into CS its harder to deal with someone pissed off on the phone.

    ps

    if you went to skybook for props your dumb

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    You have the winner in the Steelers so do not fret it was a good mistake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by purecarnagge View Post
    People who wager on the wrong team for a game deserve what they get...you do have to CONFIRM THE WAGER! With that said call into CS its harder to deal with someone pissed off on the phone.

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    if you went to skybook for props your dumb

    Thanks for the great words of advise jack ass... It was a mistake as I said in my post. I am sure you have never made a mistake in your life because you are the man right? I did not go there for props, I went there as a 3rd out because the lines looked decent from what I have seen...

    The line has NOT changed, not even the -105/-115 juice for the game. I learned my lesson and after this I will not repost with Skybook.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pokernut9999 View Post
    You have the winner in the Steelers so do not fret it was a good mistake.

    The best part will be if Steelers cover, I am not changing it just out of spite and hopefully it wins so what goes around comes around!

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    The props are still not posted!!! that conversation took place at 1130am and I was told previously they would be up at 930am

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    This book fukking sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mike Hertz: Thank you for contacting Skybook Sportsbook.
    Mike Hertz: This is Mike. How may I help you?
    xxxx: NFL props are still not posted on the site... I have been told since 930am they would be... where are they?????
    Mike Hertz: Easy there Mr. xxxx
    xxxx: easy there??
    xxxx: I have been told by 3 different reps they would be up since 930am
    Mike Hertz: Yes, I understand. But you will definitely have more than enough time to place your bets.
    xxxx: who decides what is more than enough time?
    Mike Hertz: They are being worked on now, and will be up within the next 10-15 minutes.
    xxxx: I need to know what they are before I can bet!

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    Quote Originally Posted by themajormt View Post
    The props are still not posted!!! that conversation took place at 1130am and I was told previously they would be up at 930am

    It is posted. It has been for awhile.


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    Skybook has pros and cons like everyone else. I would let you change the bet.

    But since they didn't, if I was in your position, I would take responsibility for my rookie mistake and cover it off at one of my other outs and pay the vig as the cost of the lesson hopefully learned.

    My experience with Skybook has been very good. I don't see how their software can be blamed for your mistake. First you click on the team you want. Looking at the NFL right now, it is great big rows and columns. You have to be pretty far off target to select the wrong team.

    Then you have a confirmation screen like pretty much every other book. As I say, if I was CS I'd switch your bet for you, but the idea that there is a software issue in this complaint is pretty far-fetched.



    Overall, I give thumbs up to Skybook. On the minus side, they need to expand their payout options. On the plus, they were terrific for MLB this past season and their free half point promo is good to have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mudcat View Post
    Skybook has pros and cons like everyone else. I would let you change the bet.

    But since they didn't, if I was in your position, I would take responsibility for my rookie mistake and cover it off at one of my other outs and pay the vig as the cost of the lesson hopefully learned.

    My experience with Skybook has been very good. I don't see how their software can be blamed for your mistake. First you click on the team you want. Looking at the NFL right now, it is great big rows and columns. You have to be pretty far off target to select the wrong team.

    Then you have a confirmation screen like pretty much every other book. As I say, if I was CS I'd switch your bet for you, but the idea that there is a software issue in this complaint is pretty far-fetched.



    Overall, I give thumbs up to Skybook. On the minus side, they need to expand their payout options. On the plus, they were terrific for MLB this past season and their free half point promo is good to have.
    The one thing they do that annoys me is they deal a dual line. I have a friend with an account and he gets a different line from me. That's BS.
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    Blue they definitely have NOT been posted for awhile... They were just posted within last 15-20 minutes which is terrible with a game starting at 330...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluehorseshoe View Post
    The one thing they do that annoys me is they deal a dual line. I have a friend with an account and he gets a different line from me. That's BS.

    Dual lines don't bother me personally but I could list a few other complaints. I could list more pluses as well.

    Pros and cons like pretty much every book.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mudcat View Post
    Dual lines don't bother me personally but I could list a few other complaints. I could list more pluses as well.

    Pros and cons like pretty much every book.

    I agree there's more pluses than negatives there.

    Did they have a dime line for baseball last year?
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    yup, dime and the half point. Still skybook is not a book known for posting lines in advance. There props are limited at best.

    Your at the wrong book for what you want.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Skybook sucks

    Rookie book that never improved, horrrible management

    Stick to the Greeks, Bookmaker and 5 Dimes that have everything up all the time and if you want 25% back on loses try rebatewager.

    Get out now!!!! I would never ever play there.
    Bookmaker over skybook?? ....I dont want to wait a month for a payout

    Greek over skybook?? ...I dont want to call in and speak to someone who dosent know english

    skybook payed me same day **....no other book has done that for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cloak & Dagger View Post
    Bookmaker over skybook?? ....I dont want to wait a month for a payout

    Greek over skybook?? ...I dont want to call in and speak to someone who dosent know english

    skybook payed me same day **....no other book has done that for me
    some people bet more than $5 a game. given your english skills, i wouldn't be making fun of others.

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    hhaha how the hell does someone enter the wrong team? does skybook make you type out who you want? makes no sense..

    why didnt you just buy it back or bet bal +6 for DOUBLE!?@??@#??@#

    if you went to skybook for props u didnt do your homework. I logged into 5dimes this morning and they literrally had hundreds of props for each game at like 8am. every single thing you could think of.

    it took me 20 minutes just to read thru them all!!!

    thumbs up for 5dimes

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    Quote Originally Posted by durito View Post
    some people bet more than $5 a game. given your english skills, i wouldn't be making fun of others.
    that would be you right?

    betting $30,000 in a day....return to your hut in a village by night

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    Quote Originally Posted by themajormt View Post
    This book fukking sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mike Hertz: Thank you for contacting Skybook Sportsbook.
    Mike Hertz: This is Mike. How may I help you?
    xxxx: NFL props are still not posted on the site... I have been told since 930am they would be... where are they?????
    Mike Hertz: Easy there Mr. xxxx
    xxxx: easy there??
    xxxx: I have been told by 3 different reps they would be up since 930am
    Mike Hertz: Yes, I understand. But you will definitely have more than enough time to place your bets.
    xxxx: who decides what is more than enough time?
    Mike Hertz: They are being worked on now, and will be up within the next 10-15 minutes.
    xxxx: I need to know what they are before I can bet!
    I woud of gone ape shit on Mikey boy if he would of said Easy there to me. Great customer service, not.

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    skybook is a great out for helping get your total action above limits and using the free half point. But lets face it they are a spread/total type of book they offer regular lines, nothing fancy and they pay on time and they pay really fast no bullshit.

    I made my rollover by .01 cent and they paid me no questions asked same day **/** back in the day. Great, book and they even had a great bonus promo for me when I first joined. 500 100% match. Was great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by purecarnagge View Post
    skybook is a great out for helping get your total action above limits and using the free half point. But lets face it they are a spread/total type of book they offer regular lines, nothing fancy and they pay on time and they pay really fast no bullshit.

    I made my rollover by .01 cent and they paid me no questions asked same day **/** back in the day. Great, book and they even had a great bonus promo for me when I first joined. 500 100% match. Was great.

    I can appreciate nothing fancy and just being a solid book where I wont sweat payouts but what gets me is the initial customer service. It was literally my first play that I made, I was trying to get in multiples and made a mistake. Yes it was MY fault, which I said it was, but if I immediately catch it, AND the line has not moved I would expect a little courtesy as a new player.

    I also dont like being told by 3 separate people that something will be done by a set time and it NOT be done. Yes, they make mistakes as well but then when the CS rep says "EASY THERE MR. XXXX" that is complete BS! It was 3 hours until kick off and props still arent posted? I will definitely choose a better 3rd option next time...


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    If you are an adult and placed your action on-line AND confirmed it, you have nobody to blame but yourself. One does not need to "rush" through to get the listed line, just keep to task and READ YOUR TICKET AGAIN before confirming it. SKY is a very good option and have never had any problems or trouble with them. I can't say the same with some of the other books that are rated above them.

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    don't like either:
    Can't buy pts on pars.
    Rarly have M/L up
    can't par m/l
    online history, etc. Not Easy IMO
    Site Needs Updating.
    __________However,_______
    They do pay out preety fast, that's Aways Good...
    Yes, that "Free Point" things aways leads me to not bet the game, it just feels strange when a "book is giving me something for "Free" but, maybe it just me... BOL

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