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Old 01-24-10, 06:28 PM   #1
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I lived in Vegas for a few years and was making good money while there betting on sports. However, some family issues have necessitated that I move back to the Midwest where I am from.
I have never bet sports online and I'm looking to open some online sports accounts and bet that way. I've done a bit of research to see which online sites appear to be the best but I wanted to see what everyone's opinion was here as far as what you thought was best for me.
I'll probably be opening accounts on up to 4 different sites. I anticipate having roughly $25,000 on each site. I generally wager to win 500 to 2000 per side or 500 to 1000 on totals for MLB, NBA, and NFL games.
So far it would appear that the best sites for US citizens are as follows (in no order):
5 Dimes
Bet Jamaica
BookMaker
The Greek

Obviously, I'd like to be able to get dime lines for MLB wagers and it is too bad Pinnacle doesn't allow US citizens or you could find those same dime lines for NBA and NFL too. I don't know of any other sites that offer dime lines for NBA or NFL open to US citizens. Anyway, these sites were all well rated at many online sports betting forums.
FIRST AND FOREMOST, I'd like to know how safe and easy it is to get money on and off of these sites. Can you please describe how you do so in the amounts I'm mentioning (25k at a time)? How quickly can you get money on and off and at what cost?
Are there any other additional sites I should consider besides the 4 I mentioned (given my needs regarding size of transfers and bet sizes)?
Lastly, I have bank accounts at the following banks can you tell me if any of them are better or worse to use in conjunction with these sportsbooks: Wells Fargo, BkofAma, US Bank, Fifth-Third Bank, and Regions Bank
Thank you very much in advance for your feedback.
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Old 01-24-10, 07:35 PM   #2
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check out matchbook (an exchange), low spreads, just might be a liquidity issue since you might be betting $1000+ per game
(also they don't accept bank wires from BkofAma)
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Old 01-24-10, 07:41 PM   #3
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replace 5dimes w/ matchbook and you should be fine, you won't be able to get that type of action down on 5dimes before they limit you
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Old 01-25-10, 02:21 AM   #4
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mostly europen site, they lower the limit as lower as they can. So it would be better to use Asian books
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Old 01-25-10, 04:03 AM   #5
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rebatewager.they offer 50% cashback for losing 10k or more.
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Old 01-25-10, 05:12 AM   #6
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You could also try with Caribsports.
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Old 01-25-10, 08:54 AM   #7
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5 dimes and bet jamaica for bases. I'd add matchbook also
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Old 01-25-10, 10:56 AM   #8
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You will find better lines on Matchbook for MLB sides then anywhere else. Liquidity is fine for baseball sides and up to 2k' ish on totals.
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Old 01-25-10, 11:02 AM   #9
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5dimes will definitely limit you
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Old 01-25-10, 11:02 AM   #10
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I would go with matchbook for sure then.
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Old 01-25-10, 12:05 PM   #11
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I am only signed up with 5dimes and the greek from your list. I been happy with both currently. From the looks of your post you should go with The Greek.
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Old 01-25-10, 12:12 PM   #12
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Bookmaker or Greek....Matchbook is a good choice but liquidity has been such an issue, that i doubt you can really get that kind of $$$ down as often as youd like there...w/o laying some crazy juice
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Old 01-25-10, 11:13 PM   #13
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Greek is the best pro level book
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Old 01-26-10, 12:15 AM   #14
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I am in a similar spot. Thanks for all the replies here.
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Old 01-26-10, 06:34 AM   #15
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The greek is the best, i m using tis book for 3yrs already! They are high limits but not in NHL.
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Old 01-26-10, 08:37 AM   #16
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Take DSI instead of Bookmaker. Same family, but better for MLB.
http://www.2betdsi.com/?cmpid=961
http://www.sportsbookreview.com/Best...s/default.aspx

Obviously, don't put 25K at Matchbook at this time.
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Old 02-03-10, 06:29 PM   #17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark Horse View Post
Take DSI instead of Bookmaker. Same family, but better for MLB.
http://www.2betdsi.com/?cmpid=961
http://www.sportsbookreview.com/Best...s/default.aspx

Obviously, don't put 25K at Matchbook at this time.


THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT REPLIES TO THIS COMPLEX QUESTION. THE INPUT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

ONE LAST QUESTION REGARDING FUNDING OF ONLINE SPORTSBOOKS -- WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DO THAT CURRENTLY WITH WHAT I WOULD GUESS WOULD BE TRANSFERS ON AND OFF OF SITES IN THE RANGE OF 10K TO 25K? (ALSO ARE THERE CERTAIN US BANKS THIS WORKS BETTER WITH AND OTHERS THAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED (I BELIEVE SOME HAVE ALREADY SAID TO AVOID BkofAma).
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Old 02-03-10, 07:41 PM   #18
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You have to break that money apart until you get it all in their.Maybe like 1k at a time
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Old 02-03-10, 07:53 PM   #19
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100% The Greek
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Old 02-04-10, 10:16 PM   #20
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The Greek is the best option!
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Old 02-04-10, 10:39 PM   #21
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match - greek
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