[bigboydan]

Here is what I have found so far Gentlemen.

This Macedonian/Russian website shares there domain with many others, which you can find here. From what I can tell they are a medium/average book with the only currency being accepted is Russian Rouble's. Also, Marathonbet joined the [SBRFORUM]Cake Poker Network[/SBRFORUM] back in late January, 2008. They also don't accept Moneybookers, have low limits, and not very friendly to most player by the way of not many languages.

Please if you have played and or currently playing with them. I'd love to here about your experiences you have had with them.

[bigboydan]

Surely somebody out there has/is currently playing with Marathonbet?

[APK]

My Russian is a bit rusty, so I can't be of any help.

[middle]

I am from Russia.
Marathonbet - the largest Russian sportsbook. They do not accept moneybookers, but accept Web$ - russian e-cash. Limits on bets - from 100 (often) to 10 000 (seldom) usd. They accept - russian, ukrain, Byelorussian currency.
What do you wish to learn?

[betplom]

Tell Me What you know about Marathonbet.

I'd venture a guess that they offer lines on running events, ie Boston Marathon, NY Marathon.

Maybe you have to complete a marathon in order to receive a payout.

[bigboydan]

I am from Russia.
Marathonbet - the largest Russian sportsbook. They do not accept moneybookers, but accept Web$ - russian e-cash. Limits on bets - from 100 (often) to 10 000 (seldom) usd. They accept - russian, ukrain, Byelorussian currency.
What do you wish to learn?

Thanks for the info sir.

I was also wondering if you might know how the payouts are at this establishment currently as well as time delays, limit collaring, and other things of that nature?

[middle]

Thanks for the info sir.

I was also wondering if you might know how the payouts are at this establishment currently as well as time delays, limit collaring, and other things of that nature?

I use for payments Web$ and cash at offices. The marathonbet has about 800 offices on all countries. Payments on Web$ (max - 100 usd ) - in a current of 24 hours, cash - the next working day.
The sportsbook offers very much a wide choice of bets, very extensive live-betting. On the majority of the errors the sportsbook is ready to pay. Time of reaction of a support - about 1-3 hours. It is not publicly allowed to open some accounts on relatives.

My English is bad - therefore I have not absolutely understood that means "collaring".

[bigboydan]

I'm sorry about that sir. What I was referring to on "collaring" is do they cut players limits drastically?

[middle]

I'm sorry about that sir. What I was referring to on "collaring" is do they cut players limits drastically?

Quickly. After cut limits the maximum becomes 35 usd. But on interesting matches (champions league, euro or world cup footbal) are ready to accept and to 10 000 usd from the cut account. For opening of accounts on relatives of problems at anybody was not. In live-betting limits are not cut. Confirming time live-betting of 5-10 seconds.

[lucky]

Quickly. After cut limits the maximum becomes 35 usd. But on interesting matches (champions league, euro or world cup footbal) are ready to accept and to 10 000 usd from the cut account. For opening of accounts on relatives of problems at anybody was not. In live-betting limits are not cut. Confirming time live-betting of 5-10 seconds.

They cut limits in live-betting also.
p.s. Middle - i have sent you private message

[bigboydan]

Thanks for the info gentlemen. I do appreciate the contributions you have made in regards to my inquiries.

[Andrey111]

Marathonbet the largest sportsbook in territory former USSR.
In the financial plan is very reliable. Pays any sums. But, the limits on bets are not high.
But they often accept VIP bets with the very large limits.
The odds on the US sports are not good (1.90 - 1.90) аmerican odds -111/-111).
Other kinds of sports odds (1.85-1.85) or (-118/-118)
Profile kinds of sports - tennis, football, volleyball, handball.
The tennis line occurs very much early. Often by first in the world.
Good live bets.
Language only Russian.

[PVO]

It's simple. Marathon - is one of the best, one of the smartest bookmaker in the world.
All russian players play in Marathon and BetCity. All other bookmakers have far far less value.
And really from all other world who can be compared to Marathon for us? Pin, sbo, 188... 5d, bodog ... well, elite level.
Choosing from this two russians - Marathon is something about A, A+. BetCity - B.

Marathon is not afraid of even very strong players because Marathon's traiders are able to create and defend very strong line. ("Pro" can maybe give them more profit ;-))
BetCity have weaker line and are afraid of pro (like usual european gay-bookies), they will limit you if you are pro. It's difference.
This two both are safe (and fast to superfast) with payments.

Maybe you will not see very huge limits in Marathon.
But it's usual line defense, very likely every Marathon customer will see the same that moment.
And those limits restore in time, sometimes instantly.

[PVO]

Well. Cause i wrote the previous message i have to say now.
Now it's not that simple.

Marathon is uniting with Panbet and trying to adapt Panbet software right now (strange decision, considering the fact Panbet looked like a piece of s..t comparing to Marathonbet).

So this time i can't advise anybody to be Marathon customer. Now the time to wait and watch - what are they transforming to...

ps there are some changes for example..
plus Neteller as payment option, but we have worse lines so we have to wait how the things will go on in the near future

[Daveyboy]

I've never heard of them. There we go, I've told you what I know.

[olegka]

I played marathonbet many years. Now they are very sour. After winning several sports betting limit is lowered to a few dollars. Often not correctly calculated bets (in their favor). Support service meets rarely and does not solve any problems. The site they have a terrible and often knocks the bugs. Many players are gone from them. All this can be read on the Russian-language forum byw.ru. Perhaps they will soon be closed.In general I do not advise to play there.

[tachi]

why every book is going down?
there must be some reason.

[olegka]

In this case, a change of ownership, another license ...

[Champi]

In this case, a change of ownership, another license ...

Well.I am very satisfied from Uk licensed sister site Panbet-nice support,instant cashout,hignest odds on few leagues.

[olegka]

Licenses Alderney and Curacao. The vast number of players marathonbet and panbet - is Russian-speaking players (former USSR). Now they are not very happy. Many have already gone with this bookmaker. All records for this forum (I pointed out above). Limits rapidly decrease. Many have already gone with this bookmaker. All records for this forum (I pointed out above). Limits rapidly decrease. Recently, players complain of the erroneous calculations of sports betting. Now payments are delayed. So terrible a support is not in any bookmaker. So people are writing. A lot of people.

[seljak]

Ok I read all this staff and cannot believed...my English is very poor but I will try to say this


1.Payments are delayed
-Payment(via MB)is in 10 seconds.I have made over 15 withdraws(sometime 03:00 Moscow time,no more ever than 20 seconds!!!)

2.Support service meets rarely and does not solve any problems
-That is not correct.Live chat is available most time and is very helpful.

3.They do not accept moneybookers
-Yes they accept moneybookers

4.I then tried to sign up with the site Marathonbet, but can't speak or read Russian
-That is correct I think.But just registration is on Russian and with some help from our east friends that cannot be a big problem

5.Perhaps they will soon be closed.In general I do not advise to play there.
-!!??is that fact or gossip?please some info...

6.Limits rapidly decrease
-Ok I play 6 or more month on Marathon,for now no problem with limits...over +1700e for me there...

This bookmaker is for me Russian Pinnacle,sometime with better odds than Pini,and most important for me they have tennis challengers matches,Pini don't.I think this bookmaker is worth to play...what I cannot say for most European bookmaker

[bigboydan]

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed some updated feedback for this book. Tis appreciated.

[Ethan]

Nope, it never an option to try for me. sorry.