Online Wagering

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by fmc123412

I´ve read the reviews at SBR and thi is why I think VIP, Bodog and Bet365 are good for me. They are also rated A+, like Pinnacle. But are more pointed to small players, in my opinion.

I´ve almost decided which one to go, and I think I will take Pinnacle. But I also liked Bet365 (although I think there is a lot of UK horse racing and nearly nothing US races). Bodog and Tradesports looked fine to me too. I am still watching...Thanks a lot for your help!

fmc, "pointed to small players" mostly means they are afraid of big bettors and will take action against them. It does not mean that they will treat small players better than Pinnacle or 5Dimes will. For example, I have had my bet limits reduced at VIP's sister casino Gameday. I had my account at Bodog completely frozen. In both cases, it was simply a case of winning too steadily.

Why would you consider opening at Bodog instead of Pinnacle? At Pinnacle you would get a rebate on most of your horseracing bets. At Pinnacle you will get a better line for most of your other sports bets than you would get at Bodog.

I do not have experience at Bet365, but they do have a nice promotion going on now. It appears they are paying a 10-15% bonus on all win/place/exotic wins (bonus is paid on the amount won, not like 5Dimes which pays its bonus on the total payoff). This promotion has been "extended to July 30". If it were permanent, it would make Bet365 a serious contender for best racing sportsbook. Getting a 15% bonus on exotics is the best deal I know of for exotics, even if the bonus is paid only on the amount won.

I was not aware of the Bet365 promotion. This is why I like participating in forums like Derby Trail. I usually learn something, even when I start out trying to be helpful.

--Dunbar