Online Sportsbooks The Good and The Bad

[Hotpizza]

This subject is going to get a lot of varied replies based on individual experience. However the more input the better, please don't argue because you disagree with another posters view or experience.

Posters that are either affiliates, representatives of a sportsbook or have any involvement with any sportsbooks in an official capacity please do not post about your sportsbook. This subject isn't looking to become a spam a thon or offers from sportsbooks and I am not looking for RX Mods to come in and praise the paid advertisers or affiliate deals in place for the RX. Both scenarios are self serving and are biased and it helps no one.



Who are the best in the business based on ease of getting deposits right away. Whether it be by CC, MG or WU.

Who are the best in the business based on payouts? Who isn't going to give you a song and dance because you want paid what you won legitimately? What kind of time are we looking at to get paid?

Not interested in hearing about bonuses or rollovers. These days you can pretty much get what you want and if not, you are an e-mail away from asking and likely getting it as long as it's within reason.

Who are the books to stay away from and why?

With football season coming upon us, there are going to be books coming out of the woodwork with offers and it's best to start the conversation now rather than later when we get the posts of ________ book screwed me and won't pay.

This conversation should center around sportsbooks that USA residents can wager with. Books that don't cater to USA residents aren't what we are looking to discuss.

Thanks in advance for sticking on subject and following the context of the thread rules.

 

[SoonerNation]

id like to know the exact same stuff please

 

[CHOPTALK]

Bookmaker #1 for all of the above

 

[RenoChazz]

Bookmaker even has reduced juice on Baseball now, (except overnight) which puts them over the top.

 

[Defying]

Despite being a Mod, i still have an opinion. I prefer Heritage over Bookmaker, but admittedly I only played at Heritage a handful of times since the Betjam take over... Bookmaker, I love their software, options ect, just had it out with CS before... that was years and years ago, just have not played there since as a point...

And I've never not enjoyed playing at EZstreet - as fast as they pay. as good as the CS team, it's hard to beat as a lower limit/option books goes...
I've even got great service from that 1v shop who's name is banned here....
The most fustrating thing to me about these shops is the FP use, the rules.. can't be a dog more thanX.. Can't be more than a 2 team parlay.. Can't be halftime line, ect.. But if bonuses arent of interest, EZ pays so fast....

Oh the book that probably goes most under the radar for me is Carib
Even though I always loved their CS, haven't posted up there in a couple years either, so dont know their current payout situation

To my memory, I've never experienced trouble with a payout except with Betus.. but then again I as dumb enough to play with BetUs... so that's my fault. lol

 

[Hotpizza]

Thanks for the feedback.

Currently I use Intertops and 5 Dimes.

Intertops:

I've had no issues depositing via credit card or debit card for that matter. Typically takes under 30 seconds to enter info and approval. I don't use the bonus offers at all period. I don't like to be tied into any mandatory rollover or requirements. The software is easy to use and there are plenty of options. With their addition of live betting it is a nice touch. It's not the fullest of live betting offerings but it has served it's purpose for me at least. Their loyalty program is fairly straight forward and easy to redeem. I've played in the casino and it's like every other one but with a lot of different offers and a lot of bonus opportunities. This I do take advantage of because if funds are on that side of the account it is for time wasting or entertainment. I have done well in the casino but it takes a lot of patience. There are a lot of runs both ways. Poker is good and with 36% rake back no complaints there. Tournaments are of decent value and the players aren't of high quality.

I've had no issues with payouts. I put in the pay out request and they clear it out of the account in under 2 days. I have always requested to be paid via check. It costs $50 using this option. However when the fed-x arrives 2 days after the clearing I am not complaining at all. Checks have been off the neighbor to the USA north. No issues in cashing. The bank typically puts a hold on the funds until it clears which is typically in 24 hours.

5 Dimes

Deposited with them via credit card with no issues. Instant results here as well. Love the offerings and there is something for everyone here. I have had horrible runs here and it doesn't matter how well things go at Itops it's the total opposite here. Not sure why, but that's just how it goes. One of my main issues is with Customer Service. They are either the rudest, non caring stick up the asses or they feel they are above everyone. Live chat happens to be the worst of it. I have never understood the need to give them your password when you enter your name and account number. Perhaps the secret question or date of last deposit or last wager amount would be better. Then it's like talking in circles with them. I don't know but it's been horrific. Only perk I use with them is the reduced juice option.

 

[niltes]

bookmaker/dsi are fine sister books. little expensive for transfers + payouts, but their
rewards program offsets that. large selection of props and matchups. almost always
the first ones up. very large limits for those who need them.

heritage is also a very good book. large selection of props and a very good rewards
program. payouts have never been an issue.

carib is a little quirky on some of their policies. betting menu is less than the previous
books mentioned. they are not keen on american clients and money sent or received
can be a shade expensive.

5dimes has by far the best menu, betting options and lowest vig of the books
mentioned. payouts have never been an issue. CS is very rigid. i'm presently
barred there for having the nerve to actually ask tony a question as to one of
their policies. my advice is NEVER question their CS rules no matter how
arbitrary or uncomfortable they make you feel.