Rio/Skybook, safest book in the world.....

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

As long as they have that casino, they will be able to pay off all sportsbook bets....geesh...

Thats got to be the tightest i have seen...

I play small wagers on it just for fun, and cant hit a thing.....dealer hit 4 bj's in 6 hands, then hits 19/20/21 almost every time....busts about 1 hand out of 8....

didnt take long to learn how they are making money...

Still one of my favorite sportsbooks, but that casino is ridiculous....I dont expect to get rich at online casino, but playing small you would think you could have a little fun without getting pounded hand after hand....

Amazing....

Hopefully someone else here has had the opposite experience, and they won my money....would rather you have it...lol

The sportsbook gets enough of my money on sports, they dont have to have my casino money as well.....

Rio Shill is safe, he oughta get a raise from the take at the casino...

harrington · Jun 27, 2004

If you play at any offshore casino you will lose money for sure. They are all fixed. And trust me on this one, this comes from someone in the industry. Playing even for fun is a can't win situation.

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by harrington:
If you play at any offshore casino you will lose money for sure. They are all fixed. And trust me on this one, this comes from someone in the industry. Playing even for fun is a can't win situation.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah Harrington, you are right...I just enjoy playing, and in my head was figuring if i just play small for fun, what harm?

But whats the difference in losing 5 hands at 20.00, or losing 20 hands at 5.00, still equals 100.00 lost..

So i thinked i may have learned my lesson...

PATEKPHILLIPE · Jun 27, 2004

Does Skybook Pay out True Odds on parlays

PATEKPHILLIPE · Jun 27, 2004

anyone with this answer????

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

they pay based on what odds the teams are, just like everyone else....

not sure i get your question....

as far as baseball is concerned, they factor theirs just like everyone else..

Wizzah20 · Jun 27, 2004

I agree...

When I have an odd number of money in the account, I tried a few hands a couple times.

No sooner do I play (3) hands at a time, am I down money.. (we're talking like 2$ a hand or so)...

I quickly gave up even playing for "fun"...

Although in all fairness the FIRST time I tried playing I did win a little...there must be code in there that states FIRST TIME = WIN
THEN LOSE ALL

LOL

I wish they had a NO LIMIT HOLD EM POker room like WSEX

vinividivinci · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by harrington:
If you play at any offshore casino you will lose money for sure. They are all fixed. And trust me on this one, this comes from someone in the industry. Playing even for fun is a can't win situation.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Really?

Are you saying that casino games have percentages that insure the house a profit over the course of time? Wow! Many of us never made the connection!!

VVV

RIOSHILL · Jun 27, 2004

Bucs, if you think that can't happen in Vegas, you are wrong. We have the same software that CRIS and several other major books use. Believe me, if I thought for a second that the casino was a scam, I would leave the company. The house edge in Vegas is big enough. Why would offshore books want to scam their customers by messing with the software? It just doesn't make sense. If word leaked that a book purposely employed unethical software, that would be the end for the whole operation. If you think it is stacked, well look at Vegas. They seem to be building new hotels from casino play and it isn't because the players are winning. We have guys who have hit us hard in our casino. In fact we were wondering how certain guys could win so much. I am sorry if you think it is a scam, but i certainly think it is unfair to disseminate this when what you are saying is wrong.

Wizzah20 · Jun 27, 2004

Rio,

ANy luck on getting a NO LIMIT Poker tables like WSEX's software?

RIOSHILL · Jun 27, 2004

Bucsfan, here is the info on just one player who slammed the casino last week:
login Plays Handle Net WinPercent
xxxx 69 11450.00 3075.00 26.86
Have a great day. And thanks for the bashing. A book that gives away the most free money to everyone in these forums including YOU really appreciates it.

Scarlett · Jun 27, 2004

Bucsfan,
Dont know anything about online casinos.
But, I have been to many land-based casinos in the States and abroad.
I have sat at alot of Black Jack tables and seen stanger things than that happen to me.
Dealers can go on lucky streaks without busting.
Sad but true.

Scarlett

TheFunkMonkey · Jun 27, 2004

Good point Rio. Same thing with Enron. Cause if work leaked out that Enron was using illegal accounting procedures, that would be the end for the whole operation. Same thing with Worldcom. Same thing with the Ford Pinto and the exploding gas-tanks.

Just busting your balls. But I don't buy the "if work leaked" argument. Some people (CEOs, politicians, online casino owners) are more than willing to incur the extra risks that are created by cheating in order to reap the extra rewards ($$$) that are also created. It is simply a cost/benefit ratio.

Of course, in no way am I attacking Rio. Just saying I don't agree with the "if work leaked" argument.

RIOSHILL · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Wizzah20:
Rio,

ANy luck on getting a NO LIMIT Poker tables like WSEX's software?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
We are taking a hard look at this and the possiblility of collaborating with another book on this. Thank you very much for you interest. Good luck, and feel free to email me if you have any more questions. GL

RIOSHILL · Jun 27, 2004

Good point Funk, you know I always respect your opinion. All I am saying is that personally, if I knew the software was f..king the player, i would have NONE of it. Have a great day Funk, you DA MAN!

RobFunk · Jun 27, 2004

guys, I can tell you first hand SKYBOOK software is as fair as it gets. I started off small and was up 1,100 at BJ at one point before losing some of that and deciding to cash out.

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by RIO SHILL:
Bucsfan, here is the info on just one player who slammed the casino last week:
login Plays Handle Net WinPercent
xxxx 69 11450.00 3075.00 26.86
Have a great day. And thanks for the bashing. A book that gives away the most free money to everyone in these forums including YOU really appreciates it.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I dont think i said anywhere that you were SCAMMING anyone.....I believe i said the casino was tight....I am sure they are just like casino slots, they are set at a certain payout percentage.....I said that is was tight, and based on my experience, over the last 3 days, it was.....Never did i say you were SCAMMING or CHEATING....

Sorry, i forgot i am not allowed to have an opinon...I keep forgetting that...

Amazes me one thing though, i have supported you guys endlessly, and rarely get involved in the threads where books are being bashed without proof...

However, one time i share my experience, and i get the WE GIVE AWAY FREE PRIZES speech...

do you think i dont realize that?

Is that the price of the contests? that i am not allowed to share my experience at your book? that no one is allowed to share an opinion, because you gave away money...

I believe in my post i still stated that you are one of my favorite sportsbooks, that i just believe your casino is tight....

Sorry, i will remember in the future that i am not allowed to mention your book, since u gave away money.....

and if my post is what you consider "BASHING", well......

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by RobFunk:
guys, I can tell you first hand SKYBOOK software is as fair as it gets. I started off small and was up 1,100 at BJ at one point before losing some of that and deciding to cash out.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Never once did i say it was unfair, or rigged...said it was "tight"...just like some slots at the casino, some seem much tighter than others....

bucsfan67 · Jun 27, 2004

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Scarlett:
Bucsfan,
Dont know anything about online casinos.
But, I have been to many land-based casinos in the States and abroad.
I have sat at alot of Black Jack tables and seen stanger things than that happen to me.
Dealers can go on lucky streaks without busting.
Sad but true.

Scarlett<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

agreed, they sure can....

RIOSHILL · Jun 27, 2004

Bucs...You are obviously a highly intelligent person. You are a respected poster, and I believe a moderator. Do you really think that when you start a post about how a book is the safest in the world and then end like you did that other prudent people might not conclude that you are alluding to a possible scam? If I interpreted this wrong, then i am sorry. Contests, you are right, are irrelevant. I just thought that based on what I read that you were in a subtle way saying that the casino can not be beaten, which is fallacious.
I am sorry for misinterpreting your words if I indeed did so. And we really do appreciate all of the kind words that you say about Skybook. I guess that's why I was shocked that you wouldn't at least email me first to say that you were upset about something. Sorry for the misunderstanding, and I am sorry for your bad fortune in the casino. All I can promise is an opportunity to make some HUGE FREE scores this year in Monday Night Football.