Here's why 5Dimes is better than Pinnacle

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I am still so happy with Pinnacle, and since the majority of my action is split between matchups and regular horse wagers, I'd prefer to keep the majority of my bankroll in one place.

Originally Posted by Scav

The matchup thing is key....I would be interested to know what type of overall action they take on those, I bet it is alot

Scav and randall, you are totally correct about the importance of Pinnacle's matchups. A serious horse bettor needs an account at Pinnacle for these matchups alone. But a serious bettor should not be "leaving money on the table" by making win and exacta bets at Pinnacle rather than 5Dimes.

Every time you make $1000 worth of place or show bets at the track or OTB, you are giving up somewhere between $40 and $70 that you could have earned at Pinnacle.

Similarly, every time you make $1000 worth of win or exacta bets at Pinnacle, you are giving up somewhere between an additional $15 and $100 (depending on the kind of bet and your skill level) that you could have averaged from 5Dimes. For these bets, choosing 5Dimes over Pinnacle makes as much sense as choosing Pinnacle over the OTB.

The truth is, any serious or semi-serious bettor should have an account at both places.

--Dunbar