How do offshore accounts work?

[Read 'em and Weap]

Hey all, I'm sort of new to all this and was just wondering how these offshore betting sites worked and if its perfectly legal. What is the best way to deposit and withdrawl? Any advice would be appreciated.

[MidTennWiley]

Depends on the place. Some you can send a money order to and fund your account that way. If you want to use a credit card plan on having to scan and fax a ton of stuff like your actual credit card, drivers license, and a signed statement.

Playing offshore has become quite a chore but once you get it all setup it's not so bad. I think most on here would recommend BetJam.

[HawksRock00]

follow-up question if ya dont mind.... ive used the same sportsbook for a long time now. now all thwe sudden they want a copy of a utility bill and d.l. to verify my address in order to make a withdrawl. is this common practice or shady?

[chumly77]

its sportsbook stalling

[dave nz]

Originally Posted by HawksRock00

follow-up question if ya dont mind.... ive used the same sportsbook for a long time now. now all thwe sudden they want a copy of a utility bill and d.l. to verify my address in order to make a withdrawl. is this common practice or shady?

Common practice. The vast majority of sportsbooks/exchanges, require this before you can make a WD.

[Read 'em and Weap]

So withdrawing money is fairly straight forward then? The options are as follows: ACH (pretty sure this requires lots of paperwork), Money Gram, Western Union, paper check, wire transfer, Pic Club, Neteller, Moneybookers. Is one particular way better/worse than the others?

[d107]

Neteller and moneybookers are not available for US clients