Is Homebets operating out of Mexico?

TTinCO · Sep 16, 2003

09/16/03 SBR has Homebets phone lines traced to a suburb of Mexico City, Mexico where operating a book is highly illegal and dangerous - Players should use extreme caution - SBR rating to remain at F+

jjgold · Sep 16, 2003

Homebets is not in my top 75

PO69 · Sep 16, 2003

TTinCO, obviously you have not been to Mexico lately. Mexico has LAND BASED sportsbook with horse racing and dog racing and ALL sports that can be bet up to $10,000 per bet

miked429 · Sep 16, 2003

i dont know if it is mexico or so.california .oh excuse me.mexico,so.california same place.

TTinCO · Sep 16, 2003

PO, I just copied what was posted at SBR....and I have never looked into the Mexican bookmaking laws.

Chadster · Sep 16, 2003

PO hasn't either

JoeyC · Sep 16, 2003

Homiebets.com in Mexico? No es posible !!

jjgold · Sep 16, 2003

Mexico is not where you want to be playing.

JoeyC · Sep 16, 2003

JJ's right.

The local pigs will juice you out and the Federales carry M 16's

exilarch · Sep 16, 2003

What about the Caliente Sportsbooks? They have been around for a while.

JoeyC · Sep 16, 2003

Ex:

Caliente is licensed by Mexican Govt.

They deduct a small piece off winnings to pay govt taxes.

eh · Sep 16, 2003

homebets is indeed in Mexico.

I used to support their software.

TTinCO · Sep 17, 2003

eh, it sounds like they could use your help. Their site has been down for 2 days now due to an upgrade gone bad.

I'm not sure if that's the real story or not-the site ironically went down soon after the SBR announcement.

jjgold · Sep 17, 2003

Stay out of Mexico Tico, the books and laws are extremely shady.

SrMuny · Sep 17, 2003

Not anymore.........

Dear Homebets Customers,
We are currently upgrading our system to improve our website and serve you better. HomeBets will be down through the evening into the early morning. We appreciate your patience and comprehension.

Thank You !
HomeBets Technical Department

TTinCO · Sep 17, 2003

Well Muny, early yesterday afternoon it was

"Dear Homebets Customers, We are currently upgrading our system to improve our website and serve you better. HomeBets will be down for a few hours. We appreciate your patience and comprehension."

The current message has been up since sometime late last night.

SrMuny · Sep 17, 2003

Not operating period is what I meant. As far as Mexico, yuo know more than I do.

But it really wouldnt suprise me.......

Tablarasa · Sep 17, 2003

Licensed race and sportsbooks in Mexico are indeed legal.

For Mexicans to bet at.

It is against the law for them to take bets from out of the country, however, and Presidente Fox certainly would cooperate with US authorities in any way needed.

So unless you are in Mexico, stay out of Mexico indeed.

elgordo+ · Sep 17, 2003

I would'nt say it's just for mexicans. I've gone to several wagering house's that go by the name of Turf Club. They are all along the US border with Mexico. Each has a Race and Sportsbook. I like the atmosphere, the food is good and the drinks are excellent.

Tablarasa · Sep 17, 2003

No, you are right there, BigTex.
IF you can walk into a place, some of them are fairly nice.

I don't believe that is what is being talked about earlier in this thread though, the talk there is about internet/phone betting into Mexico.