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Old 06-23-2002, 10:24 AM
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Lightbulb Can you trust any book?

If a book like Jazz, Aces, Camelot, etc, etc can go under - isn't it fair to say you can not trust any book. I am getting a little nervous and may start to look for a local bookie again. The way it used to be wasn't so bad. My booke never went under.
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Old 06-23-2002, 10:45 AM
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Yes - but think

Robby,

I think you can trust some books but you must think and use good judgement and realize this can happen to almost any book.

My suggestion would be to find books that have max bets that are reasonable. This way you know they can not get killed. There are plenty of them out there. Good luck to you in your search.
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Old 06-23-2002, 10:47 AM
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Okay that makes sense. It just sucks, because you see these books and they are recommended and suggested on all the watchdog sites and it make you wonder who works for who?
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Old 06-23-2002, 01:25 PM
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I am becoming bitter when it comes to these offshore books. They can take your money, but they can't pay. It's B.S
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Old 06-23-2002, 02:49 PM
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Hey guys,
I've had a really good experience with Carib Sports Book over the past three seasons. Their website rarely goes down, customer service reps are friendly, and they have even pulled bets that got placed twice on accident. If I had anything negitive to say it would be that during football season, about 10-15 minutes before the early games start their site slows down bigtime and it's hard to get last minute bets in. Best of luck.
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Old 06-23-2002, 02:50 PM
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Frank,

I would say don't be bitter, Just be wise about who you play with and never keep to much money in any account! If you follow those two rules, you will be fine!
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Old 06-23-2002, 06:33 PM
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some good books

The books I have had no complaints with are

WWTS
WSEX
MVP
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Old 06-24-2002, 05:52 AM
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What other books are decent?

I have been using www.allpro.com. I haven't had any problems yet, perhaps that's only because I haven't requested any payouts. I am new to the gaming community and right now it is more of a hobby than anything else. Does anyone have opinions about www.allpro.com (www.allprosportsbook.com).??
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Old 06-25-2002, 01:51 PM
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iM WITH fIRST FIDELITY AND SOME OTHER BOOK I CANT METION CAUSE I USE MY COUSINS NAME TO HIT THEM HARD EVERY WEEK

ALWAYS ASK ALOT OF QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU SEND THEM MONEY AND SOMETIMES A REFUSAL OF THE BONUS IS BETTER THAT WAY YOU WIN TODAY YOU CASH OUT TOMOROW WITH NO BS AND OTHER HOLD UPS

BEWARE OF SPORTSBOOKS THAT OWN WATCH DOGS AND FORUMS. I WOULDNT SPEND A NICKEL WITH THEM FOOLS

ITS LIKE A SPORTSSERVICE OWNING A SPORTSMONITOR AND PRAISING HOW GOOD THE HANDICAPPING SERVICE IS

JUST MY THOUGHTS AND MY OPINION

MVP IS ALSO A SOLID BOOK AND THE GREEK
I NEVER HEARD ONE COMPLAINT FROM THEM EVER

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Old 06-25-2002, 02:01 PM
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Thanks Gus for the opinions. www.mvpsportsbook.com is the sportsbook I recommend. You will not find anyone to say something negative about MVP.
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Old 06-25-2002, 02:15 PM
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I SAY IT LIKE IT IS IM HONEST AND I RESPECT HONEST SPORTSBOOKS AND HANDICAPPERS

AND MVP,GREEK,FIDELITY HAVE ALL BEEN GOOD TO MANY MEMBERS AND PLAYERS

I WISH I COULD POST ABOUT THE NO PAYING BOOKS OR THE ONES THAT HAVE THERE OWN WATCH DOGS AND TELL HOW GOOD THERE SPORTSBOOK IS

DR J DO WE KNOW EACH OTHER?
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Old 06-25-2002, 09:05 PM
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Not that I know of Gus...

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I WISH I COULD POST ABOUT THE NO PAYING BOOKS OR THE ONES THAT HAVE THERE OWN WATCH DOGS AND TELL HOW GOOD THERE SPORTSBOOK IS
Why can't you?
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Old 06-25-2002, 10:08 PM
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There all good until they get whacked and then all of a sudden they can't pay. At least in Vegas you get paid all the time if you win.
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Old 06-26-2002, 07:16 AM
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Hello guys,

Will anybody recommend me a reliable Bookmaker with good odds for baseball betting?
I'm considering opening an account with www.canbet.com
Have any of you had any problems with them?
What do you think about Planet Pinnacle?

Thanks!
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Old 06-26-2002, 01:01 PM
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FIRST FIDELITY is the way to go for baseball good odds and fast pay outs. www.wager7.com
tell em joey gaffney sent ya for a 30% bonus
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