[rick_213]

which book in your opinion gives a bonus larger than just a few hundred bucks but has a good reputation? does this even exist?

[Chopsticks]

Most bookies put a limit on maximum bonus, like $500. Some may offer bigger, but only to 10% of your deposit.

There are however a couple of exceptions that come to mind.

24sportsweb - 50% up to $750 summer bonus. They are C- rated here at SBR. You should definitely do some research as I don't have any experience with them myself.

BetMania/Phoenix - They offer a wide variety of bonuses. BetMania has a VIP programme with different levels, where the top one is platinum.

They will give you a 50% freeplay on a $5k deposit, meaning a $2500 freeplay. Rollover is 7xdeposit + freeplay winnings. Add /vip/ in the address bar after betmania.com and you will see for yourself (don't know if we are allowed to link here).

I'm sure you can get this bonus at phoenix as well if you prefer that. The VIP programme also enters you in to a cashback programme, I think it is 25% of your net losses. The phoenix group is solid, but from what I understand they are known to give the boot to winners claiming they are non-recreational.

If it is cash bonuses you are after then I think you are out of luck as most reliable bookies have a cap. You would have to go to some dodgy bookies, like maybe SBG Global, who I think will offer you 30% if you deposit $5k or something. The rollover is only 3x, but not sure I would put much money in here. Odds aren't that great anyway.

You could also try to negotiate with a bookie you already have an account with. Preferably one where you are at a net loss.

[gym rat]

Sportsbetting.com 10% cash bonus. This is better than any freeplay. ************ accepted without any problem. I've been impressed with this book. Withdrawal are quick and free.

[HedgeHog]

Legendz 20% cash bonus---and they are an A+ Book.

[gym rat]

Legendz 20% cash bonus---and they are an A+ Book.

I'll be checking out legendz at 20% cash bonus! See what they offer in boxing and MMA.

[DwightShrute]

Justbet 25% cash or 50% freeplay Don't listen to cash is better than freeplay, it is your choice and once explained to you, you decide which you prefer based on you betting style. Cash bonus might makes sense for you but not for me. Great book, solid reputation and great people.

[themajormt]

Freeplay sucks...

Skybook has a good bonus but their withdrawal fees suck.

I just took advantage of a cash bonus from Bet911 as well...

[jimike]

1.see this for 24sportsweb re my recent experience. - http://www.majorwager.com/forums/mes...ht=24sportsweb

2. also, in case you think its isolated, see this from this very Sbr site, from March this year- http://www.sportsbookreview.com/News...eks-6-000.aspx

3. or if you prefer, this from August of last year, also from Sbr. http://forum.sbrforum.com/sportsbooks-industry/98550-24sportsweb-changed-rollover-requirements-refusing-withdrawal.html

Load up there if you have a personal distaste for your own money, and want it AWAY from you for a long time.

A bonus is irrelevant if you can never get paid. For example, I personally will give you a million percent bonus on your money. Payable at one penny a year for the next billion years. This should not be a C book as currently rated by Sbr in my opinion.

[jimike]

http://www.bookmakersreview.com/Orange_list/

also 24sportsweb is on this orangelist at bookmakersreview. take note.

[aggieshawn]

everyone here is kinda sour on BEt365 but they have the best loyality bonuses out there. One about every 4 months.

[Fishhead]

No reason to not like freeplays......easily scalpable and thus are worth 80% of their value.

Thus, a 50% freeplay is worth the same as 40% cash.

FH

[Zelda]

No reason to not like freeplays......easily scalpable and thus are worth 80% of their value.

Thus, a 50% freeplay is worth the same as 40% cash.

FH

Basicallyyep, but more and more books don´t allow you to bet MLs > +200 etc.

[fixxer]

Betjamaica and Bet365 100% deposit bonus up to 100 EUR

[HedgeHog]

Besides Legendz, my earlier post, seriously consider Heritage. I recently got an invite from them with a 30% cash bonus and if you lose, they reinstate your deposit. A few days ago, they did just that--gave me back my original deposit (12x roll on the freebee, but no big deal). Heritage is a solid B Book, maybe better.

[Shark79]

Rick.

I encourage you to look at the standings of any B book and up and do your own research. Sometimes your able to get a better deal than the one offered upfront (ask for Sales or a VIP department), these guys always have a better deal.

JustBet offers a 25% Cash or 50% Free Play ... u decide which to take. And as long as no Payouts are made you can get the same bonus on ur next deposit.

[DukeJohn]

BetPhoenix i know does even at large limits.

BetPhoenix did 30% Cash Bonus and a 30% Free play bonus on the $10K I deposited, so that was nice.

[andrea]

Check this out:
bet365 - $200 Match bonus for new customer
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[rick_213]

how about TheGreek or BetJamaica? out of those two, not necessarily which one has the better bonus, but which is the better book overall? i am tempted to go with one of them only because I have been scammed by sportsbook for a large sum of money in the past and don't want to take chances, so i guess in a way am contradicting my original question...woops.

does anyone like that 16% refund on net losses option with BetJamaica? is their a rollover on that money? i am assuming its better than getting 20% cash right? the only downside is you have to wait an eternity to ever see those refunds.