Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 12, 2013 9:38pm
Anyone get into online gambling? I want to wager a few bucks this weekend and need a good site.. tried Sportsbook, but they only accept Visa and I use Mastercard.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Sep 12, 2013 9:39pm
Mastercard is for poor people.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 12, 2013 10:14pm
Gambling is for should be hall of famers.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 12, 2013 10:15pm
Does the OC count?Ironman92;1499649 wrote:Gambling is for should be hall of famers.
dontcare
Posts: 425
Sep 12, 2013 10:16pm
Betus.com
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Sep 12, 2013 10:17pm
Trueblue23;1499651 wrote:Does the OC count?
Yes
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Sep 12, 2013 11:05pm
Ill cover you - send me your $$ and ill bet it for you with my bookie. PM me and we we,ll set up the cash transfer
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Sep 13, 2013 7:49am
I use this - but be warned they call you and send you shit in the mail constantly.dontcare;1499652 wrote:Betus.com
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slcoach
Posts: 421
Sep 13, 2013 9:01am
Just go down to your local bar and ask around. There will be a bookie around somewhere.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Sep 13, 2013 9:13am
Yeah pretty sure Betus is the only one that lets you use mastercard. Sportsbook and Bovada are Visa only.
And RDI is right Betus goes over the top calling you and sending you stuff pretty much every month.
And RDI is right Betus goes over the top calling you and sending you stuff pretty much every month.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Sep 13, 2013 10:45am
I've used Bovada. No issues but Visa only
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 13, 2013 1:18pm
Betus says it blocked my registration because of where I live? Weird.
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 13, 2013 2:22pm
I use Bovada
Firad
Posts: 1,525
Sep 15, 2013 8:46pm
I tried Bovada but my bank wouldn't allow the transfer. I'm looking for a good site also now. Signed up for Betus back in college but never actually made a wager because well I was a poor college kid. They did send me a big packet of crap and called constantly too like previous posts say.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 15, 2013 9:42pm
I'm using Bovada and not doing too bad, won about $55 so far.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Sep 15, 2013 10:48pm
Hit on Arizona (+1.5), St. Louis (+7.5) and Dallas (+3.5) today.
Lost Washington (+7.5).
Lost Washington (+7.5).
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 16, 2013 8:03am
I got hosed on a bunch of what I thought were safe bets. Bet Michigan to cover the spread, Indiana to not cover the spread, and another one that escapes me.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Sep 16, 2013 10:15am
Like others, I recommend Bovada. It's the best service I've encountered. Simple to set up (I wire cash via Western Union) and very professional for an offshore sportsbook.
Just be aware, though, that they'll ask you for your SS# upon signing up for "identity verification." Yes, because if you're lying, the offshore money launderer is going to call the authorities. I obviously was not going to hand over my secret information to a man on the telephone from the Philippines, so I made up a fake number and, after being put on fake hold for a few moments as classical music played, the man returned to the phone to tell me that I my fake SS# had been verified. What a joke. I'd love to know what they are doing with the real numbers people give them. Aside from that, it's a good site.
Just be aware, though, that they'll ask you for your SS# upon signing up for "identity verification." Yes, because if you're lying, the offshore money launderer is going to call the authorities. I obviously was not going to hand over my secret information to a man on the telephone from the Philippines, so I made up a fake number and, after being put on fake hold for a few moments as classical music played, the man returned to the phone to tell me that I my fake SS# had been verified. What a joke. I'd love to know what they are doing with the real numbers people give them. Aside from that, it's a good site.
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 16, 2013 11:14am
Wut. This has never happened to me. Sounds to me like you fell for a scammer. Judging by your posts, you falling for one doesn't surprise me.reclegend22;1501114 wrote:Like others, I recommend Bovada. It's the best service I've encountered. Simple to set up (I wire cash via Western Union) and very professional for an offshore sportsbook.
Just be aware, though, that they'll ask you for your SS# upon signing up for "identity verification." Yes, because if you're lying, the offshore money launderer is going to call the authorities. I obviously was not going to hand over my secret information to a man on the telephone from the Philippines, so I made up a fake number and, after being put on fake hold for a few moments as classical music played, the man returned to the phone to tell me that I my fake SS# had been verified. What a joke. I'd love to know what they are doing with the real numbers people give them. Aside from that, it's a good site.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Sep 16, 2013 11:31am
Obviously I didn't fall for a scammer as I simply gave a fake number when I signed up, as I indicated, and have been using Bovada ever since. They asked a friend of mine for their SSN as well. I started using Bovada last year, so it might be a new thing they have implemented. Either way, it's BS. But aside from that, I like the site.dlazz;1501180 wrote:Wut. This has never happened to me. Sounds to me like you fell for a scammer. Judging by your posts, you falling for one doesn't surprise me.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Sep 16, 2013 11:39am
I should note that they only asked for the last four digits of your SSN which, upon a quick Google search, appears to be a fairly common scenario for online sportsbooks. Obviously they do not actually need that number, as they would have no way of actually verifying it anyway.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Sep 17, 2013 12:39am
Two downsides to Bovada
-It's now Tuesday and they don't have the CFB lines posted/open
-They really limit what games you can parlay
-It's now Tuesday and they don't have the CFB lines posted/open
-They really limit what games you can parlay
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Sep 17, 2013 6:48am
Parlays are for suckersTrueblue23;1501899 wrote:Two downsides to Bovada
-It's now Tuesday and they don't have the CFB lines posted/open
-They really limit what games you can parlay
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
Sep 17, 2013 1:10pm
Untrue. If used wisely parlays can be a valuable tool in any gambler's toolbox. Same for teasers. Just don't use them exclusively.bases_loaded;1501965 wrote:Parlays are for suckers
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Sep 17, 2013 1:33pm
Teach me ole wise one