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11-12-2007, 02:43 PM
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Sportsbook.com confiscates $10,000, cites free-play bonus abuse
Sportsbook.com (SBR rating D-) confiscates $10,000, cites free-play bonus abuse.
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Sportsbook.com is claiming the use of bonuses at multiple Sportsbook.com-managed books is "bonus fraud" and reason to confiscate winnings. A second player has submitted a claim to SBR for $50,000 . The player was told $50,000 would not be paid because he circumvented limits on some of his wagers by using affiliated sportsbooks to place the same bets. The same player was also debited over $30,000 when Sportsbook.com scammed multiple users, stealing parlay winnings. Player: Quote:
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11-12-2007, 02:45 PM
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Um, yikes?!
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11-12-2007, 03:21 PM
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Well DUUUUHHHH.. I asked this very question just a couple of weeks ago... I even knew at that point that having sister accounts to exceed limits NOT TO MENTION abusing bonuses was, at the very least, frowned upon if not in the T & A...
I was going to use Linesmaker and Sportsbook to circumvent props limits since they are not that high but I knew they were sister sites and would not like it so I didn't do it... What if I didn't know they were sister books and tried to do it thinking I was slick..? Why do you think I asked for a list of alllllll the Jazzette's books a couple of weeks ago..? Some people need common sense in this world... BTW BigBDan why haven't you made a thread like this for the BOL dispute..? I know it's common to make a thread like this but I haven't seen one for BOL yet..? Just wondering why....  Last edited by ShamsWoof10 : 11-12-2007 at 03:23 PM. |
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11-12-2007, 03:28 PM
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Always convenient when you can turn an alleged $200 bonus scam into a 10K windfall. When are we going to see an ad campaign that attends the general public to what sportsbook.com really is? And please include names, personal info, and pictures of these corrupt owners.
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11-12-2007, 04:12 PM
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I am not defending sportsbook as much as I am arguing how you guys react inconsistantly...
You are spending days trying to figure out if it's even possible for someone to use 44 computers to beat BOL and bet sizes yada yada yada... In this case where the possibility of bonus abuse is clear your attitude is INSTANTLY and no matter what... sportsbook is wrong... I called this exact situation TWO WEEKS AGO and asked the same question... Is this rocket science to you both ? Unless your IQ is ZERO, you have ZERO experience in online gambling, or your morality is ZERO this was an easy one to call... Like I said I sure hope you guys don't do jury duty... |
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11-12-2007, 04:24 PM
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Thwy used to allow multiple accounts and encourage them over their affiliated sites, Even to the point of cross marketing them. They probably still do.
They are creating ways to cheat players, new ways, creative ways. Its almost comical. What will be the next sportsbook.com scam? We should run a contest. |
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11-12-2007, 04:28 PM
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If the case involves SB.com, I think you will need to be excused too. Seriously, what does BOL have to do with this? For sake of argument, if BOL is shown to steal then it's okay for SB to steal? You and I have been down this path before, but I really don't get your logic? |
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11-12-2007, 04:32 PM
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I'm not going to wait for someone to proove beyond a reasonable doubt that sportsbook.com is bad. I'm going to rule them bad and move on.
Besides, the jury has already ruled in this case. The ruling according to the jury, SBR, is that the rules do not prohibit multiple bonus across sportsbooks, so confiscating player balances is wrong. If you want to keep me off the jury because I rely on other juries, that's fine with me. Last edited by louis : 11-12-2007 at 04:43 PM. |
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11-12-2007, 05:04 PM
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11-12-2007, 05:40 PM
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I still get emails weekly from hollywood and sportsbook.com telling me they put money in my account and to come play. I've tried being removed from their lists multiple times, it never stops. I haven't played at either book in years. |
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11-12-2007, 05:52 PM
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My point to Louis HHog and others is simple... Don't act stupid... You know damn well this type of abuse can be done and with their reload bonus (for some) a lot can be made... HAS ANYONE even assumed if this can be going on in this case..? If this were BOL or another book that is the FIRST thing you would have assumed... Don't scew this HHog.. You know it's not about sportsbook or BOL but about how inconsistant the reaction is between the two... It's clear as day!!! Like I said though I know SBR has to eat too... Everytime something like this comes out I wonder how many people take all the money out of that book and click on those banners above and join those books..then lose money betting... |
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11-12-2007, 05:56 PM
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