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Old 11-28-2007, 06:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default what is the best online sportsbook to use?

i currently use bodog and i think is really user friendly, and i don't see anything wrong with it. . . especially if i wanted to play the ponies or poker i am one click away. . . also the depositing is instant from my checking account, which is very covienent. . . however i have heard several people say bo dog is trash and i was curious and why you all think that?. . . what is so much better at these other sites? where should i be and why?
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Old 11-28-2007, 06:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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louisvillekid,

please get your money out of bodog immediately...I know that SBR still has them in the A- category, but I'm not going to comment further other than to say I respectfully disagree...

I recommend the following four books:

matchbook
bookmaker
betjamaica/ greek
legendz/ the pig

you will become extremely happy once you have your money in these books, but please do not contact me via private message about giving me a referral bonus, because I would be "stealing" from SBR...you will enjoy those books though...GL bud...
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Old 11-28-2007, 06:16 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I second what Pags says.

Bodog deals dual lines. They also put the lines up very late.

Lines go up sunday night at most books. When does bodog put them up? Sat. or Sunday morning?
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Old 11-28-2007, 07:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Matchbook or BetJM would be who I would recommend LK.
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Old 11-28-2007, 10:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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thanks for the input
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Old 11-28-2007, 10:29 PM   #6 (permalink)
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i currently use bodog and i think is really user friendly, and i don't see anything wrong with it. . . especially if i wanted to play the ponies or poker i am one click away. . . also the depositing is instant from my checking account, which is very covienent. . . however i have heard several people say bo dog is trash and i was curious and why you all think that?. . . what is so much better at these other sites? where should i be and why?
I'll take your action. Send me $5,000 western union and I will give you a $10,000 credit line. Honest.
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Old 11-28-2007, 10:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
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ha,
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Old 11-29-2007, 05:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Last NBA playoff season BoDog failed to put up a money line often, why I don't know. I no longer use them. I like 5Dimes OK, no problems. Early lines etc.
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Old 11-30-2007, 12:45 AM   #9 (permalink)
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anyone have input on sportsbook.com ? i find they put lines up late and ML real late. i no if u pick 1 side a time or two then go back and put them in a parlay they say odds have changed allways in there fav. ive been there 4 years thinking about leaving. gl and ty
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Old 11-30-2007, 01:20 AM   #10 (permalink)
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sportsbook.com is one of the worst books you can possibly play with sweethook. You should get your money out of there as quickly as possible.

The best thing to do is have money in Matchbook and another account (i.e. Bookmaker, BetJamaica, Olympic, Legeden). Not Slodog though.
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Old 11-30-2007, 12:36 PM   #11 (permalink)
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the logic of having money in two accounts, is in case you can get a better line at one of them. . . im guessing? Will do that next year, i will be back strong. . . after learning everything i have from this site, im so excited to start next season already. It will be my 1st full year doing everything right, and not chasing , and just straight money management capping!. . .im only 22, im starting to learn some discipline for gambling. . .
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Old 11-30-2007, 02:29 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Love me some Bodog/Great poker/Decent sportsbook

I've been with Bodog for over 2 years and they've always been good to me! They're a little tough on the betting lines for sports...ie....late lines and if you find a game you like at
-6 it will be -6 (-115) on Bodog! I play semi-pro poker on there though and always find soft games which more than makes up for the tougher lines. Their daily poker tournaments almost always have a overlay...for example....a $30,000 guaranteed payout will have maybe 425 sign up at $60 each which is only $25,500! Thats $4,500 of their money that they're contributing to the purse! You won't find that anywhere else to my knowledge....definitely not on Stars or Full Tilt! Their payouts are dependable and a little quicker again....received the last 2 within a week of the request...the only catch being it takes 2 weeks approximately for your deposit to clear for them! I also play Betus which has better lines and posts them much sooner. Big drawback there is they required $25,000 of play for withdrawal on a $5k deposit....which most players never reach! For a small to medium sports player...Bodog works for me!!
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Old 11-30-2007, 02:35 PM   #13 (permalink)
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good update there Mr. Handicapable on how fast they pay you. Within a week is much better than before.
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Old 11-30-2007, 02:39 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I think ill keep a bank roll on their for poker and open sports accounts on bookmaker and matchbook. If bodog offers me a better line there for some reason ill play it on that site. Thanks for the input
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Old 11-30-2007, 05:48 PM   #15 (permalink)
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i currently use bodog and i think is really user friendly, and i don't see anything wrong with it. . . especially if i wanted to play the ponies or poker i am one click away. . . also the depositing is instant from my checking account, which is very covienent. . . however i have heard several people say bo dog is trash and i was curious and why you all think that?. . . what is so much better at these other sites? where should i be and why?
If you like the ponies, then BOL or BM is perfect for you--because of the rebate. If you're betting horses at Bodog, you're giving money away.
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Old 11-30-2007, 05:58 PM   #16 (permalink)
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i currently use bodog and i think is really user friendly, and i don't see anything wrong with it. . . especially if i wanted to play the ponies or poker i am one click away. . . also the depositing is instant from my checking account, which is very covienent. . . however i have heard several people say bo dog is trash and i was curious and why you all think that?. . . what is so much better at these other sites? where should i be and why?
I havent had problems with Just Bet .. give them a try
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Old 11-30-2007, 06:04 PM   #17 (permalink)
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greek
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wagerstreet
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Cannot go wrong with them
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Old 11-30-2007, 06:15 PM   #18 (permalink)
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bet jamaica/greeek
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