I have to give Stardust credit for big balls. He took a whack at several BW advertisers who are one the list over customer service. In the same breath he says another service won't answer his e-mails but they give good customer service over the telephone. I guess I have been lucky to never have any customer service problems with the many off-shore places I have played. Sure at times I have had trouble understanding some operators, but I just call back and get somone I can understand. Also, I am not a crunch time player who call or logs on at the last minute expecting everthing to be perfect.
Stardust copy a post off of another site, Mad Jack, a BW imposter, to make his point. I have reprinted below. I also printed another post, wonder why he didn't chose this one, where several people are saying good things about Pinnacle. Strange he took the one post.
Pinnacle Customer Service
Does anyone ever notice that you can't get a straight answer from Pinnacle when you email them? If you ask them a question they'll send you the section of the guidebook that relates to the sport you are inquiring about even if it has absolutely nothing to do with the question. Then when you inform them that the answer isn't helpful they'll send you a standard letter stating
"The answer is not apparent and will require some research. We'll get back to you." or something like that.
Just once I would love to get an answer to a question without having to go through 20 different channels to get it and they don't have a 1800 number.
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/...&threadid=60579
WHY DIDN'T YOU USE THIS POST STARDUST.
UT-Longhorn
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Registered: Jul 2002
Location: Austin,Texas
Posts: 505
What sportbook do you recommend above all others?
I just did a trial run with MVP, and have decided to move my money elsewhere. Ive tried First Fidelity, WWTS, and SIA, and was wondering who else you would recommend I try out? What sportbooks have you heard good things about?
Has anyone heard any good or bad stuff about Carib?
What about Gibraltar?
What about Betonsports.com?
Thanks......
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IE2002
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no bells and whistles and bs....
but i would have funded accounts at these offshores if i was a player these days:
in no order of any stature.
CRIS
Olympic
VIP
Pinnacle
Royal
WSex
Gameday
Gibralter
above statement is in light of payment schedule, line avaib.
software accep. and solid all around.
just a players opinion, nothing else..
IE
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10-06-2002 06:35 PM
acehistr8
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Hands down Olympic should be on your list.
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UT-Longhorn
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Olympic is who I went with! thanks........
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THE HITMAN
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Location: HOLLYWOOD, FL
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UT.............Too bad we cant combine Carib(cust. service & site sign on speed) with Pinnacle's very favorable odds (less vig) & Olympic's easy functioning software. I am sure thre are other fine sites, but those 3 would get my vote. While I like Olympic,the odds lines are a bit rough sometimes.
I would not even consider MVP, NASA (betus.com among others) & SIA...............THE HITMAN
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Avalanche
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Maybe too little too late, but OLYMPIC is by far the best. Within 5 minutes of the game going final maximum, your account is updated. It is easy and there's plently of action (too much lol).
I started off on World Sports Exchange and moved to VIP Sports and then Olympic. WSEX is ok, but not much action and if you bet a game after 10 EST you won't get it updated (most likely) until the next day.... plus, not very much action, although WSEX was very easy to use.
VIP Sports IMO was just poor poor poor. Hard to get around on and cumbersome.
Olympic is the best IMO because of the quick anytime update to your account, but the thing that is the best is it will give you second half NBA totals every night on every game. Same is true for college basketball totals when totals are offered, but certainly a second half line. WSEX and other books only give second half totals (that I know of) on tv games in the NBA. NBA totals are my bread and butter, so I am thrilled with Olympic!
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gecko
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OLYMPIC -- most betting options on the planet
PINNACLE -- low juice, some of the best lines for the player
CARIB -- excellent props; easy-to-use software
BETROYAL -- the best all-around customer service, and friendliest clerks; great bonuses
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flag
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Registered: Jul 2002
Location: georgia
Posts: 29
Highly recommend Carib been with them for 4 years, also with Pinnacle and Olympic never had a problem with either. Pinnacle best for baseball.
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10-07-2002 06:53 PM
ferdville
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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
Posts: 707
Surprise that nobody mentioned Canbet. It is backed by the Australian government which means your money is safe. It is easy to bet and they offer a huge variety of plays. I have NEVER had a problem logging in and wagering even right before kick-off. However, they offer no bonuses of any type. Their parlay prices are good and straight bets go at -107 which could make a difference in a year's time.
__________________
"You always said the cards would never do you wrong. The trick you said was never play the game too long." Bob Seger - Still the Same
Stardust copy a post off of another site, Mad Jack, a BW imposter, to make his point. I have reprinted below. I also printed another post, wonder why he didn't chose this one, where several people are saying good things about Pinnacle. Strange he took the one post.
Pinnacle Customer Service
Does anyone ever notice that you can't get a straight answer from Pinnacle when you email them? If you ask them a question they'll send you the section of the guidebook that relates to the sport you are inquiring about even if it has absolutely nothing to do with the question. Then when you inform them that the answer isn't helpful they'll send you a standard letter stating
"The answer is not apparent and will require some research. We'll get back to you." or something like that.
Just once I would love to get an answer to a question without having to go through 20 different channels to get it and they don't have a 1800 number.
http://www.madjacksports.com/forum/...&threadid=60579
WHY DIDN'T YOU USE THIS POST STARDUST.
UT-Longhorn
Senior Member
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: Austin,Texas
Posts: 505
What sportbook do you recommend above all others?
I just did a trial run with MVP, and have decided to move my money elsewhere. Ive tried First Fidelity, WWTS, and SIA, and was wondering who else you would recommend I try out? What sportbooks have you heard good things about?
Has anyone heard any good or bad stuff about Carib?
What about Gibraltar?
What about Betonsports.com?
Thanks......
__________________
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm."
Vince Lombardi
Instant Messenger Handle-- LonghornGrad
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IE2002
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Registered: May 2002
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no bells and whistles and bs....
but i would have funded accounts at these offshores if i was a player these days:
in no order of any stature.
CRIS
Olympic
VIP
Pinnacle
Royal
WSex
Gameday
Gibralter
above statement is in light of payment schedule, line avaib.
software accep. and solid all around.
just a players opinion, nothing else..
IE
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10-06-2002 06:35 PM
acehistr8
Senior Member
Registered: Jun 2002
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1426
Hands down Olympic should be on your list.
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All of my picks, articles and other random thoughts:
http://www.madjacksports.com/users/acehistr8/index.html
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UT-Longhorn
Senior Member
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: Austin,Texas
Posts: 505
Olympic is who I went with! thanks........
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10-07-2002 06:40 AM
THE HITMAN
Senior Member
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: HOLLYWOOD, FL
Posts: 466
UT.............Too bad we cant combine Carib(cust. service & site sign on speed) with Pinnacle's very favorable odds (less vig) & Olympic's easy functioning software. I am sure thre are other fine sites, but those 3 would get my vote. While I like Olympic,the odds lines are a bit rough sometimes.
I would not even consider MVP, NASA (betus.com among others) & SIA...............THE HITMAN
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Avalanche
Member
Registered: Jan 2002
Location: Silverthorne, CO
Posts: 84
Maybe too little too late, but OLYMPIC is by far the best. Within 5 minutes of the game going final maximum, your account is updated. It is easy and there's plently of action (too much lol).
I started off on World Sports Exchange and moved to VIP Sports and then Olympic. WSEX is ok, but not much action and if you bet a game after 10 EST you won't get it updated (most likely) until the next day.... plus, not very much action, although WSEX was very easy to use.
VIP Sports IMO was just poor poor poor. Hard to get around on and cumbersome.
Olympic is the best IMO because of the quick anytime update to your account, but the thing that is the best is it will give you second half NBA totals every night on every game. Same is true for college basketball totals when totals are offered, but certainly a second half line. WSEX and other books only give second half totals (that I know of) on tv games in the NBA. NBA totals are my bread and butter, so I am thrilled with Olympic!
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10-07-2002 01:21 PM
gecko
Green is good!
Registered: Dec 2001
Location:
Posts: 1344
OLYMPIC -- most betting options on the planet
PINNACLE -- low juice, some of the best lines for the player
CARIB -- excellent props; easy-to-use software
BETROYAL -- the best all-around customer service, and friendliest clerks; great bonuses
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flag
Junior Member
Registered: Jul 2002
Location: georgia
Posts: 29
Highly recommend Carib been with them for 4 years, also with Pinnacle and Olympic never had a problem with either. Pinnacle best for baseball.
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10-07-2002 06:53 PM
ferdville
Senior Member
Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
Posts: 707
Surprise that nobody mentioned Canbet. It is backed by the Australian government which means your money is safe. It is easy to bet and they offer a huge variety of plays. I have NEVER had a problem logging in and wagering even right before kick-off. However, they offer no bonuses of any type. Their parlay prices are good and straight bets go at -107 which could make a difference in a year's time.
__________________
"You always said the cards would never do you wrong. The trick you said was never play the game too long." Bob Seger - Still the Same
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