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Old 01-29-10, 09:40 AM   #1
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What is the best book one would recommend for a low level US player? ($10 per game/parlay on average)?
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Old 01-29-10, 09:45 AM   #2
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Personally, I really like BetPhoenix. You can bet as little as $1 on most games parlays without a minimum number of games. I normally place $5, $10, $20 bets...however, I won big recently and I started placing much larger 3 and 4 figure bets and started to get collared once I continued to win ($500 max bet on parlays).

Their same day ** payouts are also great and I like the flexibility on what you can parlay. Only drawback is minimum $4K weekly payouts and 10 day holds on credit/DC deposits before withdrawal. (No holds on ** deposits or *** deposits).
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Old 01-29-10, 09:49 AM   #3
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BetMania might be your best bet. Minimum wager is $1. You get 108 lines for straights and 2.8/1 odds on 2-team parlays.
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Old 01-29-10, 10:50 AM   #4
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GEEZUS, did he really mean low level being able to wager $1???




Your best bet is BETJAM.......BetPhoenix could very well be out of business in a year or less, not a place for a new rec player.

Play it safe and sound with a GREAT REC BOOK.........

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Old 01-29-10, 12:19 PM   #5
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Fish : I believe his basic bet is $10 (straights and pars). BetJam is solid but they offer 110 lines and pars at 2.6:1. IMO, he's better off at Betmania with 108 lines and 2.8:1 pars.

PS Mania also gives a free 1/2 point on Hoops during Happy Hour, Mon -Fri (5-6 eastern)
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Old 01-29-10, 12:23 PM   #6
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Betjam is good with few complaints
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Old 01-29-10, 12:37 PM   #7
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Can't go wrong whit 5dimes
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Old 01-29-10, 12:43 PM   #8
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What is the best book one would recommend for a low level US player? ($10 per game/parlay on average)?
If you like low juice wagering and parlays then Parlaymakers is going to be a good option for you. On parlays, Parlaymakers is guaranteed to have the best value, it is not even close most of the time. Plus you get guaranteed instant payouts.
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Old 01-29-10, 12:45 PM   #9
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Sportsbook.com. Can bet on pretty much anything.
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Old 01-29-10, 01:06 PM   #10
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Can't go wrong whit 5dimes
5Dimes for sure
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Old 01-29-10, 11:55 PM   #11
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GEEZUS, did he really mean low level being able to wager $1???




Your best bet is BETJAM.......BetPhoenix could very well be out of business in a year or less, not a place for a new rec player.

Play it safe and sound with a GREAT REC BOOK.........

BETJAMAICA
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Old 01-30-10, 10:02 AM   #12
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i like betjamaica, i use them now, as they have probably the best offshore horsebook out there.. carib is a bit better cause they offer true track odds, but betjm offers a full harness racing schedule
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Old 01-30-10, 12:01 PM   #13
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as others have said, 5dimes
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Old 01-30-10, 02:20 PM   #14
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sia -------and 1 other good book,any mentioned in this thread
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Old 01-30-10, 02:38 PM   #15
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I bet pretty much what you are saying, and 5dimes has been great
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Old 01-30-10, 02:43 PM   #16
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No reason not to pick a reduced juice book here. BetJam isn't bad by any stretch, but there's just no reason to pay full price at your wager size.
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Old 01-30-10, 02:55 PM   #17
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5Dimes would get my vote if I was a small player and could have only one out. It's like walking into a video arcade or candy store of sports betting with the variety they have. The reduced juice helps make small dollars last longer, as well.
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Old 01-30-10, 04:21 PM   #18
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Old 01-30-10, 09:12 PM   #19
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I would say 5dimes followed by BetJam. After that it's all a crap shoot. If you want/need a bonus go to anything in the phoenix group, mania is probably the best there is.
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Old 01-30-10, 09:37 PM   #20
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I would echo the comments regarding 5Dimes, a huge variety of betting options and some good reduced juice options as well. They have some crazy monster teasers there too. They are very safe and reliable as well, which is always important.
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Old 01-30-10, 09:52 PM   #21
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Can't go wrong whit 5dimes
5 Dimes was my first book... I have to admit perfect for low limits and rec. player! But when cashing out small amounts $150-$400 they tend to slow pay, probably to get you to keep wagering! Seems like they are not in a hurry to pay the little guy. Have since moved on to Bigger and Better things, But Betjamaica is solid also!
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Old 01-30-10, 09:54 PM   #22
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Old 01-30-10, 10:07 PM   #23
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Old 01-31-10, 12:12 AM   #24
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5dimes is a decent book. If you become a cash back player, you can get a percentage back. But that really only applies if you dont cash anything out. They will give you a small portion of deposits back as long as you dont win. Betphoenix is also a nice book. Their payouts via ** seem to be very quick.
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Old 01-31-10, 03:26 AM   #25
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any b+ book should facilitate your needs.
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Old 01-31-10, 03:26 AM   #26
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May I add, carib is nice rec out.
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Old 01-31-10, 05:03 AM   #27
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Sia is good if you bet under dogs and like to play against public teams. I swear SIAs core player pools loses at over 10%
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Old 01-31-10, 05:09 AM   #28
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SBG global isnt a bad out for low level player either.
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Old 01-31-10, 07:12 AM   #29
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betjam, 5 dimes, bookmaker sportbet
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Old 01-31-10, 08:10 AM   #30
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Old 01-31-10, 08:13 AM   #31
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5Dimes & BetJamaica
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Old 01-31-10, 08:39 AM   #32
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Stay away from Bookmaker..

Matchbook, TheGreek are a MUST for Professional Players.
If you're a recreational player, Betjamaica is Great.
5Dimes is also good but you may have some trouble with customer service. I remember that I heard some people having payout problems.

Betphoenix is also ok.
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Stay away from Bookmaker..

Matchbook, TheGreek are a MUST for Professional Players.
If you're a recreational player, Betjamaica is Great.
5Dimes is also good but you may have some trouble with customer service. I remember that I heard some people having payout problems.

Betphoenix is also ok.
Really? I've always gotten my free check per 30 days in like 3-4 days. I'd consider their payouts top notch, especially for a small bettor, where free payouts are important.
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Old 02-04-10, 12:39 AM   #34
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5Dimes is where it's at.
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Old 02-04-10, 12:44 AM   #35
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I play at thegreek and betjam and 5dimes is my favorite.
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