NES - I never knew you worked in the business. How do you feel about books that put up a number on a prop and everyone bets into it, then the book cancels the prop saying it was a bad number (they don't want to take the risk)? I see this all the time with golf, tennis and other sports that offer soft lines.
Cancelled just before it starts because their exposure is too great. In other words, the line was fine for 24 hours, then they cancel because the play gets posted, then people pound it more.
I've never called to have a bet cancelled. It is my reponsibility to confirm.
Sounds like the book is scared to lose a little money, they should have had it circled down to atleast $1000 if not $500 if it was an "iffy" line, and then bet it off somewhere else if they got hammered to much on one side(even if it means losing some juice) I have never seen that done personally, but most of these post-up books are amateurs anyways, especially the newer ones. In the credit business the agents will honor basically anything they accept, the reason being that collecting is the hardest part of the business so you want to keep your guys happy.
Just for the record I am not a line mover, but I understand their position and dont appreciate scumbags who exploit their mistakes.
There are hundreds of players out there who just bet bad lines all the time..myself, I could not ever bet that total that WMAN bet(under 489 on a quarter bet) and continue to bet shit like that...an obvious mistake by the book...I have given away hundreds of dollars in Bonus Plays as long as the customers are civil and argue in a positive manner...my answer to WMAN would have been "Sir, you can keep your bet, but your internet priviledges have been suspended and you must now call in all your bets." Very simple solution...in this business, getting linesmakers to admit their mistakes is half the battle...we all make mistakes...customer service with clients is a must and must never be taken lightly...now if you ever call and start swearing and getting nasty with a book, then all gloves are off....just my 2 cents on the matter...
"What's the matter"?
Sorry I didn't sit here all day. I guess life happened.
Don't flatter yourself peon. NOTHING GOT CANCELLED. Your snitch didn't have the power you thought it would. Keep it up though. Snitching seems to be welcomed around here.
Hilarious that you are hating on me because I made more money on a bad line bet than you make in a month. Wouldn't you be irate to hear that was one of many?
Viejo has the right idea. All said books had to do was offer a little $25 bonus when I pointed stuff out to them (like they used to), and this would not be happening. I would appreciate the token and move on. I guess it is worth thousands (and hassle) for them not to do so.
Some good points VD, but that customer better be a good one if you are going to honor that under 489. For some reason WoMan doesnt strike me as one of those good customers, since all he does is bitch about meaningless BS. If I were his bookmaker Id send him his money and then send him packing(sending him his money optional).
P.S. I hoped you already contacted your buddies in La Sabana to have them check for that wager.
