Apex Sports....Who?

Hello Group,

Here is an email I just received from Apex. Anybody have a clue who they are?

Fyi, as you can tell in the first line that supposedly a friend referred me. Well NONE of my friends have ever heard of Apex!!!

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You were referred to us by one of our clients who mentioned that you might be interested in our service for the upcoming basketball season.

I would like to invite you to join Apex Sportsbook and give you the opportunity to receive up to a 40% sign-up bonus on you first deposit.

Our comprehensive and complete bonus program is just one benefit of having an account with Apex Sportsbook. (Please scroll down to see details on our bonus program).

Enjoy the thrill of betting football online or by phone with a company that prides itself on offering great bonuses, fast payouts and the best customer service in the industry ... guaranteed!

Thank you for your time. Our representatives are looking forward to doing business with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Robbie
www.ApexSportsbook.com
1-800-238-6245

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INITIAL DEPOSIT BONUSES

25% Bonus Play bonus – This bonus is for any deposit amount and method sent. There is a three-time roll through the deposit and Bonus Play winnings. There is no wait to take a payout!

40% Bonus Play bonus – For deposits of $1,000 or more through Western Union, NeTeller or bank wire transactions only. There is a five-time roll through the deposit and Bonus Play winnings.

Bonus PlayER’S INSURANCE

10% bonus – Apex Sportsbook automatically gives a unique bonus to our customers called player’s insurance (which protects you from losses). Twice a year, active customers receive a Bonus Play equal to 10% of

their losses during that time period – courtesy of Apex Sportsbook.
How it works: At the end of the 6-month period (on August 1 & February 1), if your account is in a negative position you receive a Bonus Play equal to 10% of your net losses.

 

[PatrickMcIrish]

Robbie is the guy from Diamond who split off a few months back. Got ugly at times with allegations thrown around on both sides. Use the search button and you can find out a lot on the background here.

I ended up playing there for a bit, small stuff nothing to write home about. I was on low limits but that may have just been me for some reason. They paid me when they were suppossed to but I would exercise restraint here. Seem like good guys but 40% bonuses for what is practicaly a brand new shop is usually not a good thing.

 

[crazyivan24]

Its only 40% Bonus Play!

 

[www.cappersnetwork.com]

My personal opinion only....

Given what I saw in CR in June when I was there, specifically in the Diamond offices, I would not recommend play at any book any of these folks are affiliated with.

Maybe they are safe, who knows. But I do know that when I entered the Diamond offices they left a lot of stuff behind that should of met Mr. Shredder.

Furthermore, if they couldn't make Diamond work then why would anyone think they could change names and magically become solvent?

Just my personal opinion.

MC

 

[maxdemo]

I signed up with them and within 1 hr received a call from them asking when I planned on making a deposit and giving me options; then I received this email a few days back...

From: "Darcy" <darcy@apexsportsbook.net>
Subject: Apex Sportsbook - Weekly Bonus Specials
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:05:15 -0400

Hi XXXXXXX:

I have been trying to reach you by phone to provide personalized customer service........

I wanted to let you know about our Weekly Special Bonuses listed below:

WEEKLY BONUS SPECIAL
10/13/03 THRU 10/19/03

INITIAL DEPOSIT BONUSES:
20% - No Deposit Minimum - 3 x rollover
30% - $1000 Deposit or more 5 x rollover

RELOAD DEPOSIT BONUSES:
10% $250 - $999 Deposit - 1 x rollover
20% $1000 - $2499 Deposit - 3 x rollover
30% $2500 Deposit or more 5 x rollover

Please feel free to call me at any time if I may be of any assistance with helping you add funds to your account.

Sincerely,

Darcy Ext 3703
Account Representative
Apex Sportsbook
1-800-238-6245
www.apexsportsbook.com

Haven't used them but am leary. The site seems ok and the bets and options are available...just didnt like the call back so soon.
Anyone else that has played with them???

 

[PatrickMcIrish]

Max - I would probably play elsewhere if I was you. Just one of those why gamble at this shop type of things? Other than the bonus they do not offer anything unique. No reduced juice, no huge selection of offerings, numbers aren't special or unique, no track record.......

I talked to Robbie a few times and he treated me fine so I can't complain, just saying what is the incentive to take this gamble? Good luck with whatever you do.

 

[Fishhead]

Mr. Cash-- Thanks for the insight. Interesting. Feel free to elaborate if you would like.

 

[maxdemo]

Pat;
Thanks for the info.
The problem I have is that I play small amounts...kinda had to with the wife and kid and the rising cost of dro...I just cant seem to find too many books that will take $25 action over the phone. If anybody knows of any please let me know.

 

[codeworks]

Maxdemo

If you really are a 25.00 player I would say playing at APEX is safe

 

[TheGeneral+]

I think the posting war between DSI & Apex was a big turn off. Lacked any professionalism IMO.

 

[www.cappersnetwork.com]

I don't really care to at length Fishead to be honest. But I will say that they were very negligent with what was left behind. Agent lists W/contact info and waste basket contents that should of met destruction is along the lines of what I was getting at.

Pat is right though, there are safer outs. Why risk it?

MC

 

[maxdemo]

Here-in lies the problem.
I ususaly will play $25 during the week and Maybe 50-100 plays on the weekend. If I win then I risk more, but want to be sure that when I request a payment...I get paid that day. No 24hr BS, or you can only request WD on mon -fri BS.
They seem to be ok with their payout rules.
I use SBG and since they issue their own debit cards, it makes it easy to get cahed out to the ATM card in about 1 hour. I know alot of people hate SBG Global, and to each his own. I just wanted another book that will let me play using the phone line for $25 -$100 wagers and is safe.
Like I said I have never had a problem with them but like to have the freedom to do some point shopping. Please I have heard all the SBG Global haters out there so no need to chime in again.

 

[jwunderdog]

What is the minimum for phone bets at most places or even better if you know specific places minimums. The only one I know and this may have changed is pinnacles minimum for phone was 100 with no reduced juice.

 

[maxdemo]

Most places is $50 for phone wagering from what I can tell.

 

[TheGeneral+]

$50 is the average minimum. Does this specify/evidence the average wager by bettors?

 

[maxdemo]

I guess and probably takes into account their operations cost and so forth, but sometimes I can do 2 or 3 of these.

I guess I can either buck up and most likely lose more by betting more (mamma would not like that)or someone can reffer a book that takes $25 bets over the phone and have allot of options??