Why Gamble Online? - Sports Handicapping, Betting & Picks

Dave Matuck · 10-11-2007, 10:38 PM

My question is this. Why bet online when you can bet with local(s) and not have to worry about getting paid when winning.

The risk of depositing to and withdrawing from off-shore books seems like a tremendous risk at this time - with the new laws and DOJ enforcement.

It doesn't look like it is going to get any better in the near future and probably will be even tougher to bet off-shore in the coming year.

I was looking forward playing off-shore this football and BB season but realize the biggest gamble would not be on the games played but if I received payment for winning - if I won that is.

What a shame. If people want to bet then let them bet. I never hurt anybody with my betting and its fun - win or lose.

bigboydan · 10-11-2007, 10:55 PM

I'm sure most of these guys on the forums don't know any locals. Not to mention the fact that offshore odds are usually a whole lot better than most locals use even despite the style lines.

Now as far as the deposit and withdraw factors go. Well, some of the more top rated books actually have there act together in regards to these types of things nowadays.

indianachris · 10-12-2007, 02:39 AM

I only bet online because it is easy for me and I play at top rated books. I would rather bet with a local bookie but I dunno of any in the area.

Aces · 10-12-2007, 03:14 AM

I know locals but I'll take my chances off shore. As far as getting paid once again I'll take my chances off shore.

Most Locals do not offer quarter lines.
Most Locals dont offer the exotic bets.
Off Shore if you dont have the money in your account you cant play it. With locals you can get in over your head quick.
Locals dont give me Tickets to the Super Bowl with a pocket full of cash Cris and SBR did.

Locals dont give me free plays every other day my online book does.
If I want a line on a game a 3:00 AM I can get it Online
Most Locals you can't.
Locals move lines based on volume so if your from Alabama and you want to play Alabama in most cases you dont get a good line with the OS Books you do.
I've played it both ways and if the day comes where my only option is a Local I'll move to Nevada.
I play crazy parlays from time to time the ones that will pay off 40-50 K Not many locals can handle a hit like that. Many players here that are considered average players with their Off Shore Books would be considered Whales with a local.

Aces · 10-12-2007, 03:22 AM

As far as getting paid Dave if you stick to the good books and listen to the posters in this forum you will not have problems.

99.99 % of players problems revolve around bonus money.
I dont accept any money that requires a roll over or a hold. Since I started doing this me and the books get along much better. I get paid weekly by my book Last year I got paid twice a week but new laws have limited me to 1 payout a week. My payouts never take more than two days to recieve in most cases I get paid the same day I request it. If you stay with SBRs top rated books you will not have a problem. l

Thremp · 10-12-2007, 04:31 AM

Locals are less likely to stiff you than top rated bookz? Eh?

Rollins08 · 10-12-2007, 06:57 AM

Betting with locals is the best way to end up in big trouble. 95% of the people posting on this board can not control their gambling. Online you can wind up broke you can't gamble what you don't have.

JBC77 · 10-12-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Matuck

My question is this. Why bet online when you can bet with local(s) and not have to worry about getting paid when winning.

The risk of depositing to and withdrawing from off-shore books seems like a tremendous risk at this time - with the new laws and DOJ enforcement.

It doesn't look like it is going to get any better in the near future and probably will be even tougher to bet off-shore in the coming year.

I was looking forward playing off-shore this football and BB season but realize the biggest gamble would not be on the games played but if I received payment for winning - if I won that is.

What a shame. If people want to bet then let them bet. I never hurt anybody with my betting and its fun - win or lose.

F!@# locals. It's easier to click my mouse 3 times. Takes less than a minute to place a wager. The less humans I have to deal with in the wagering process....the better. Never been stiffed online either son.

BatemanPatrickl · 10-12-2007, 11:42 AM

I know a guy who got in over his head with locals; let's say the kid was so desperate that he knocked on my family's home and asked my dad for money.

They beat the shit out of this kid until he started paying; he was betting with money he didn't have.

louisvillekid · 10-12-2007, 12:42 PM

most of or all of what ACES said is true. i joined this site to get a feel for what off-shore books were good, i've joined quite a few, but have yet to deposit, i've just been playing free contests at them. i've went through quite a few locals in my area over the years. one guy i played with years ago was horrible, he only took pro football sides and in college football or basketball you could only play teams from one of the big conferences, he mainly was a horse guy, he was always trying to get me to play horses, that was his money maker. i've got a great dude now, hes an old country boy, hes actually about a hour away from me, but he'll meet me half way. he knows i'm on the internet, and he takes my word on lines, he'll let me play football(pro&college) basketball(pro&coll) baseball,hockey,WNBA,CFL,AFL, everthing is 10cent except baseball is 20cent, i can only parlay up to 4 teams, and i can't play qurters but i can play halves and totals, hes even let me play some UFC fights a few times, hes the best one i've ever found, hes just cool as shit. sometimes when i call him and give a game i'm playing(usually its just for a buck), he'll say somrthing like "i hope you hit that one,i got 2 dimes on it".

jjgold · 10-12-2007, 12:46 PM

Locals is good if you like dealing in cash weekly

Locals cannot offer what places like Bookmaker offer period

Play online Boys

LargeMouthBass · 10-12-2007, 02:50 PM

It's more convenient to view the lines and click on the mouse to bet. Besides, betting on credit can get you in a lot of trouble.

jjgold · 10-12-2007, 04:22 PM

Most guys are not experienced enough to bet with locals

locals are only looking for compulsive gamblers

BuddyBear · 10-12-2007, 04:45 PM

too much of a hassle with a local and not nearly the same options and conveneince although I've considered it...plus betting online is much more discreet and much less likely to get caught by family and friends.

jjgold · 10-12-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyBear

too much of a hassle with a local and not nearly the same options and conveneince although I've considered it...plus betting online is much more discreet and much less likely to get caught by family and friends.

Buddy Bear I think betting with a local is more discreet, way too easy to get nabbed on a pc unless you live alone. Someone in your home can track every where you go on a pc with software and you would not know.

pokernut9999 · 10-12-2007, 04:54 PM

All the options online can be a negative. Those things called props and exotics play into the house favor. When using credit cards for gambling you are betting on credit. And unless you pay your bill in full you are paying interest. There is nothing wrong with using locals. You have pro's and con's for both and they depend on the individual. But all the bashing on locals is insane. I have used them for thirty years and there are no hassles.

Wow I pick up phone make a call, get a line and make my bet. On Tuesdays we settle up. Do not see that much of a hassle.

jjgold · 10-12-2007, 05:13 PM

Pokernut you summed up this thread pretty good

Lets lock it now

pokernut9999 · 10-12-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jjgold

Pokernut you summed up this thread pretty good

Lets lock it now

throwing that word LOCK around again

colt29 · 10-12-2007, 05:33 PM

Most locals have websites now. They have everything offshores do.