Texas Bull$hit

[Danzig]

that just sucks!!

bad enough i have to go buy a moneypak or some such thing to load my TS account, but to have it shut altogether....
ah, texas.
this is what happens when the tracks try to force attendance. and as big as that state is, i can't imagine having to drive hours just to place a wager. this will backfire, no doubt.

[jms62]

If I had to physically visit a track to make a bet my yearly handle would drop by around 95%,

[Arletta]

Try BetAmerica.. Just say you live in another state. It is working for me so far.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Try BetAmerica.. Just say you live in another state. It is working for me so far.

That would be my option although it could get complicated. I moved from Maryland to New Mexico 5 years ago and Twinspires closed my account when they somehow discovered my financial institutions listed my address in NM.

BetAmerica may not be as thorough. It would help having a relative in a wagering state that would let casp use their address to open a bank account just as a failsafe.

[Danzig]

that's why i have to use a greendot moneypak, the credit union blocks any transactions on my debit card to twin spires.
if you get a card like that, there's no bank to give out info either. if anything, get a po box out of state.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by Danzig

that's why i have to use a greendot moneypak, the credit union blocks any transactions on my debit card to twin spires.
if you get a card like that, there's no bank to give out info either. if anything, get a po box out of state.

Will they not take a personal check? I don't have a TS account. I went with xpressbet. I just opened an account with them and sent them a check to fund it. I didn't like the sound of that greendot thing.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by cal828

Will they not take a personal check? I don't have a TS account. I went with xpressbet. I just opened an account with them and sent them a check to fund it. I didn't like the sound of that greendot thing.

not sure.
it's no biggie tho, when i'm out i get a card and load the account. i'd hate to send a check and the credit union not pay! haven't had an issue with greendot.
now, if TS would take paypal, life would be a bit better.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Try BetAmerica.. Just say you live in another state. It is working for me so far.

What happens, if you hit a signer( and I know you will ma'am)? Won't they need accurate information on your address for tax purposes? Maybe not, I guess, if they've got your SSN, then that's all they need.

I have both TS and BetAmerica account in Texas. I called Bet America and as per the conversation, they still accept wagers from Texas residents. Probably wont last long though.

I live 40 miles to Sam Houston Race Park and there is no way I am going to do that drive regularly to make bets.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by cal828

What happens, if you hit a signer( and I know you will ma'am)? Won't they need accurate information on your address for tax purposes? Maybe not, I guess, if they've got your SSN, then that's all they need.

The chances of that happening are mighty slim. I hardly bet anymore at all and when i do, it's very small amounts. I haven't had a signer in over 10 ys and doubt I would be so lucky in the next 10