Here is the deal. If you use ANY offshore book you run the risk of them folding up, ratting you out to the Feds, or charging you ridiculous fees to get your money. You have to deposit first, so your money could be tied up for weeks and months in advance. If you have a trusted local that you have used for a long time, why change now? All of the locals I know (and that is many) never require money until the wager is made, or in many cases, until after the result of the contest are in. You may not get the odds you want, but let's face it. If you are sweating out getting a half point, you are wagering the wrong game anyways. This is why Vegas Books offer and love hook players. So do books. It is free money for them.