Ask the Pack: Online sportsbook?

[scdog1]

My normal bookie moved to Chicago and I have not found an adequate replacement. I have a few friends that use Bovado online but I wanted to see what the other degenerates are using. My biggest concern is withdrawing funds and fees.

So my question is, what online sportsbook do you use and are you happy with it?

Also, who else is thinking of backing the truck up on state o/u wins at 5 1/2 (I've seen 5 in some places).

Thanks!

 

[PineGroveBully]

I've always had good luck with bovada

No problem getting paid. Have tried several of the others but I'd go with bovada

 

[ShrubDog]

Tell your bookie to use a pay per head website so he can be online.

I can recommend 5dimes. It has been years since I used them but they always had reduced juice and many wagering options.

 

[Beretta.sixpack]

Another Question....Vegas....

you just reminded me.....taking the wife to Vegas in a couple of weeks for her birthday and was thinking of laying $500 on the over of winning 5 games this season....I would buy down the 1/2 game if at 5.5....

but my question is, how does that work if I live in Miss and I travel to Vegas and place that bet? at the end of the season, and i win, do they just mail me a check? I know this is a stupid question, but I haven't been to vegas in 10 years, and can't remember even sports booking then...

My normal bookie moved to Chicago and I have not found an adequate replacement. I have a few friends that use Bovado online but I wanted to see what the other degenerates are using. My biggest concern is withdrawing funds and fees.

So my question is, what online sportsbook do you use and are you happy with it?

Also, who else is thinking of backing the truck up on state o/u wins at 5 1/2 (I've seen 5 in some places).

Thanks!

 

[ShrubDog]

The ticket should have mailing instructions on the back of it. Take a photo copy of the winning ticket and send the original ticket back via registered mail.

 

[MaroonCrusader]

They have Kansas O/A at 3 wins. I think they can win at least 4 this year.

 

[scdog1]

I told him to set up a website, but he is old school. He opened up a bakery or something, maybe he just wants out.

 

[birdawg]

Been using SportsBook for 5-6 years. You can use bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals. You can also have a check mailed but that takes 6-8 weeks. Their lines are usually .5 point different than some other books (their juice). Easy interface and lots of parlay/teaser options.

 

[ShrubDog]

I told him to set up a website, but he is old school. He opened up a bakery or something, maybe he just wants out.

Some old guys don't like going digital. Its better than getting a drunk text or call on the west coast games at midnight. It just makes everything easier. Set them up on credit and don't look back.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

Do NOT use 5 dimes. I had used them for 4 years or so and didn't have trouble but I had problems getting money out of them this year during NFL playoffs

 

[ShrubDog]

Thats the problem with offshore books, they can screw you up. The offshore thing was great when I didn't like the local lines. I have used many different ones including the ones mentioned above. Bodog aka Bovada used to fedex Suntrust checks in 3-5 days. Then I got a check from Canada, had problems cashing it, so stopped using them. I loved the extra .5 to 1pt dogs would get on that site but the limits were low for nickel and dimers. Since it changed to Bovada they seem to have ironed that out it seems.

About 15 years ago I made a deposit on Sportsbook.com, phone rang 10 minutes later, it was my bank's fraud department. I deposited several hundred dollars and the charges showed up as a salon in California. Needless to say I was not in that time zone. The bank refunded my money and my deposit still cleared with Sportsbook. Never figured out what the heck happened there. I used 5dimes for a few years with no issues and couldn't believe it because I have heard stories, just like every other place.

Now most of the action is localized. I don't play as much as I used too. When I do need to go offshore BTC has really been helpful, strictly hedge account depending on what needs to get done.