Several discrepancies in the RX front page post RE: Betcbs

areeff · Jul 13, 2003

1) The price was not +650 but +605
2) There is no record of any player to be "paid in full". Those who fought vigorously (myself) were paid +435 and the only reason that was accepted because either i get paid that or +150. There wasn't much of a choice. Of the remaining 8 people 1 one paid +435 and another was paid +605 on half his bet so he was paid +302.50. When he emailed me he was not happy about it, nor the fact that the "forum world" was under the believe he was paid in full. He did not think any of the others were paid in full either because dave posted all but 2 were paid in full (+605). It appears they were paid +605 on half their bet. so they were paid +302.5

[This message was edited by areeff on July 13, 2003 at 02:01 PM.]

The Guesser · Jul 13, 2003

I'm pretty amazed that Casablanca has been allowed to slide by so many forum posters. They still stole from you, just less than before. I certainly understand why you would take what they offered, but it doesn't make it "right". And, if they didn't play the other 8 players "in full", like Dave stated, than they're still stealing. I think Dave should at least come on and refute your latest charge, or maybe you could get someone else who is still being ripped off to post.

EveryGamblersDream · Jul 13, 2003

I know this doesn't put money in your pocket but do know people have payed attention to your incident. I for one withdrew my whole account from there based on this as I don't like how it was handled.

Thrillseeker · Jul 13, 2003

I agree with the others...I'd never played there, but had planned on it when foots starts back up - but not now...

Java · Jul 13, 2003

Areeff-

Half-truths, distortions and outright lies... guess you got an early glimpse at BetCBS's new marketing campaign.

I wish I could say I was surprised. Casablanca relies upon the people they cheat thinking they are isolated and not connecting together or to other customers/relationships. However, if screwing people is the way you get out of messes, then eventually it all comes down like a house of cards. This is an industry where a lot of people know each other and once it's been demonstrated that you are not to be trusted, the people in the know find out.

Areeff, I hope you have gotten ALL your money out of there, while you still can.

Make sure you contact sportbookreview about revoking their recent upgrade. They probably assumed you had been paid the +435 and everyone else got +605 (as Dave Johnson claimed, in writing). I have no doubts that Casablanca got each of the others to agree to "half-a-loaf or none". Sportbookreview will probably need to hear more about what you know to make their determination, possibly from the other players. It may be difficult if none of them come forward for fear of Casablanca retaliating against them.

Watch your back. Don't be surprised if Casablanca shares your private info or tries to get you blacklisted at other books.