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Old 08-14-05, 07:32 PM   #1
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Books right now I have money in

VIP
5 Dimes
Canbet
Carib
Cris
Greek
Pinnacle
Bowmans
WSEX
WWTS
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Old 08-15-05, 02:14 PM   #2
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Thats a strong lineup. I'd like to hear the feedback on if the purchase of Carib by SOS will result in any changes. I've never been a big fan of this book although they did have a good rating before all their legal problems. Might be time to revisit them.
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Old 08-15-05, 02:15 PM   #3
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What happened to you playing on credit Coach?
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Old 08-15-05, 02:18 PM   #4
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Cliper that is another story and for another thread

I wonder how much money SOS has?? I know they have been around for a long time and I hope they do not fool with Carib
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Old 08-15-05, 04:36 PM   #5
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Is SOS still offering 10% on all deposits
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Old 08-15-05, 05:17 PM   #6
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JJ: Just need your help/recommendations for football. here's what i am thinking for my football books this fall. I'll disperse funds in each account. The first three are b/c of the juice...the final one, SIA, is b/c of the dog lines. I would say 85-90% of my plays are on the dog. Any reason not to include these this fall or is there another one that I am missing that I should definitely have. Thanks.

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Canbet
Hollywood
Sports Interaction
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Old 08-15-05, 05:25 PM   #7
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SIA is a must-have! You would be crazy not to play there.

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Old 08-15-05, 05:25 PM   #8
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why so many?
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Old 08-15-05, 05:26 PM   #9
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Pinnacle- Top of the line book, low juice, lighten fast payouts
Canbet- Love the new software, very safe and regulated
Hollywood- Well run and take some pretty big action, some juice specials and decent amount of opiniated lines
Sports Interaction- solid as the come for a recreational book. Great for dogs, sometimes you have to wait to get paid like a week or so but money will be there. Its the SIA way to delay pay sometimes.

All great choices
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Old 08-15-05, 05:33 PM   #10
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I will not play at delay pay places, its BS that I will not tolerate, thats my money they have no foundation to stand on by delaying.
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Old 08-15-05, 05:33 PM   #11
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Thanks JJ.

Why...the general idea to have a lot of books is b/c of line shopping. over the course of a year, you can move your winning percentage around 2-3 percent by finding the best line out there. Think of all the times you've lost games by .5 or 1 point. There isn't a worse feeling. I guess you have to make the effort for it but I think it's well worth it. In addition, the first 3 books I mentioned all offer lower juice which is important b/c it already reduces your break even point from 52.38% to around 51% which is another advantage. Finding the low juice books and shopping for lines is a must in my opinion.

Maybe someone can offer more insights on this though.
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Old 08-15-05, 05:37 PM   #12
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I always have 3 or 4 but more than that seems to just overwhelm me. But I'm sure people who are well organized can handle 6-10 books at a time.
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Old 08-15-05, 05:46 PM   #13
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The thing is the more the books the more the time you need. It is not easy to check 10 books and the exact line especially if your betting many games at a time.

I think if your selective and get opiniated outs you can get by with 5.
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Old 08-15-05, 06:00 PM   #14
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Just so we're clear, there have been more problems at SIA than just the many, many (many, many) slow-pays. There have been unjust bonus confiscations and winning wagers voided after events are complete.

I'll say that again: winning wagers voided after events are complete.

They're on my personal DO NOT TOUCH list.
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Old 08-15-05, 07:05 PM   #15
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Too many good books out there and yes I know they shade the favorites they also shade the time frame they say they will pay you...too much aggregation.
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Old 08-16-05, 07:10 AM   #16
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A lot of the SIA issues were scamming invloved though, yes sometimes they slow pay but it is not because of lack of money, it is just their way.

I rather know I am getting paid 100% even a little slow compared too a risky book that might pay in 2 days but you have to pray
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Old 08-16-05, 01:51 PM   #17
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SIA is and has been on my avoid list.
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Man, I wasn't even aware that Hollywood was still around. Thats, like, the 2nd book I ever played at ages ago (on the internet). So long ago in fact that I can't even recall when really it was exactly....Bodog was the first or it may have been some book like "BetOnAllSports.com" or somesuchthing.

It wasn't that one that went "really bad"....from what I understand at least......"BetOnSports.com", I think....

I believe the guys being facing trial in KCMO, that was their book? Ya'll would know of course.


Thats a shitload of books jj.
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Old 11-03-09, 03:06 AM   #20
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SIA is a must-have! You would be crazy not to play there.

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That is true until they throw you out.
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Amazing how good that list was back then. I know a good book when I see on
Here we go again

Jamaica
5 Dimes
Rebatewager
Greek
Matchbook
Carib
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Bookmaker
Heritage
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Old 11-03-09, 06:49 AM   #22
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Throw out Bodog JJ. Crap book.
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Throw out Bodog JJ. Crap book.
Incorrect sir. Good place to play underdogs at as their lines are usually skewed towards the favorite.
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How is it humanly possible to still be playing at SIA after 4 years? LOL.
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How is it humanly possible to still be playing at SIA after 4 years? LOL.
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