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dean smith 10-16-2008 07:55 AM

Best Internet site for wagering?
 
Is there a consensus "best Internet wagering site" out there? I'm not interested in gambling on football or any other sport than horse racing. I currently use twinspires.com, but I haven't tried any others. It seems like a lot of tracks are unavailable on the site. I'm happy with the setup otherwise, though I have nothing to compare it to.

Quiet Chris 10-16-2008 08:00 AM

Bodog.

robfla 10-16-2008 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiet Chris
Bodog.


sucks - good luck on cashing out if you live in the U.S.

smuthg 10-16-2008 08:59 AM

go with Diamond Sports...

onebadbeast 10-16-2008 12:02 PM

sports interaction rules

cowgirlintexas 10-16-2008 12:14 PM

BetPad.com

dean smith 10-16-2008 12:20 PM

So... There is no consensus then?

mes5107 10-16-2008 12:47 PM

I also currently use twinspires. I'm satisfied with their product.

I have heard a lot about Premierturfclub from another message board, but I'm not able to sign up there and wager through the internet in my state. They seem to be the only rebate ADW around that actually commingles with the track pools, which is big for me, as I like to know at least some of my takeout dollar is going to horsemen. I don't think they have any of the big tracks though, save Keeneland.

Which tracks are you looking to bet that you cannot bet now? Right now, you need to have a couple of ADW accounts to bet most of the tracks. Some tracks are shut out completely from ADW's right now. In a couple years, everything should be back to normal and one account will suffice. (I hope)

dellinger63 10-16-2008 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smuthg
go with Diamond Sports...

Ditto

dean smith 10-16-2008 02:43 PM

Well, I'm in Ohio, which might be a big part of it. For some reason, when Twin Spires says, "telephone wagering in some states," Ohio is not one of the states. Therefore, no Del Mar, for one. The current Santa Anita meet is another one I'm out. Basically, any that say "telephone only" I can forget about. It's not a big deal, I guess. I'm relatively new to the game -- I've been following off and on (mostly around Triple Crown season, like many) for ten years or so, but I've really gotten into it completely since March when I heard about twinspires.com on Sirius (listening to ATR).

I'm absolutely in love with the sport.

mes5107 10-16-2008 04:08 PM

Right now, there is a crapload of red tape that is holding everything up. Lots of negotiations and jockeying for position between tracks, ADWs, and horsemen. There are tons of people on this board more knowledgeable than me about this situation.

If you want to bet every major track from one account, the best way to do it is offshore. They take bets on most signals, but are not licensed by tracks, and therefore don't take your money and put it into the racetrack pool. Most pay at track odds up until you hit more than a 300-1 win, where they cap the payout. Offshore books usually give a rebate between 3-8% on all of your wagers.

I just can't bring myself to wager through the offshore books because jockeys, trainers, owners, the racetrack, etc do not see any of the money that I bet.

Scav 10-16-2008 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mes5107
Right now, there is a crapload of red tape that is holding everything up. Lots of negotiations and jockeying for position between tracks, ADWs, and horsemen. There are tons of people on this board more knowledgeable than me about this situation.

If you want to bet every major track from one account, the best way to do it is offshore. They take bets on most signals, but are not licensed by tracks, and therefore don't take your money and put it into the racetrack pool. Most pay at track odds up until you hit more than a 300-1 win, where they cap the payout. Offshore books usually give a rebate between 3-8% on all of your wagers.

I just can't bring myself to wager through the offshore books because jockeys, trainers, owners, the racetrack, etc do not see any of the money that I bet.

And the fact is your money safe off shore? Show me a off shore that pays within 3 days like Twin Spires or Youbet and every single person on this board should go to that site.

Coach Pants 10-16-2008 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav
And the fact is your money safe off shore? Show me a off shore that pays within 3 days like Twin Spires or Youbet and every single person on this board should go to that site.

I don't do withdrawals during football.

BUT my bro uses BetJamaica and they sent him a check within 5 days. Made the withdrawal on Saturday.

ddthetide 10-16-2008 07:41 PM

xpressbet and tvg cover it for me.

mclem0822 10-16-2008 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ddthetide
xpressbet and tvg cover it for me.

Same here.

Scav 10-16-2008 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Pants
I don't do withdrawals during football.

BUT my bro uses BetJamaica and they sent him a check within 5 days. Made the withdrawal on Saturday.

Good to know Coach, good to know

Dunbar 10-17-2008 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Pants
I don't do withdrawals during football.

BUT my bro uses BetJamaica and they sent him a check within 5 days. Made the withdrawal on Saturday.

BetJamaica is owned by TheGreek.com, but they do not offer identical lines. Both sites are top-notch.

--Dunbar

ThreeKings 10-17-2008 10:46 PM

bet jamaica
 
I requested a check at 10pm sunday and had it tuesday at 9am.

GBBob 11-11-2008 01:23 PM

It's a few days old, but is relevant to how close we are to losing ADW..at least by use of a credit card..

http://www.nasdaq.net/publicpages/Ne...LINE000987.htm

Thunder Gulch 11-11-2008 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunbar
BetJamaica is owned by TheGreek.com, but they do not offer identical lines. Both sites are top-notch.

--Dunbar

Olympic has been one of the bests for years. I miss Pinnacle, but thegreek is the only other one that stood out above the rest.


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