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"When you win, say little; when you lose, say less
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This is what I git when I logged on today:

  • [COLOR=#000000 !important]"Dear Client,[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]TheGreek.com is closing its bookmaking operations. However, we have arranged for your account to be transferred to BetCRIS. BetCRIS is one of the pioneers in the sports betting industry and offers great value to both recreational and experienced sports bettors. They offer a wide variety of prematch betting options and live betting on televised sporting events with bets being graded in real time. Their loyalty program is the best in the industry giving you better odds and higher payouts on all your wagers as you progress through the levels. We are confident you will be satisfied with their service.[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]The transfer of your account has been designed to be quick and easy. Follow the link below to enter your username and password for TheGreek.com to automatically transfer your current balance to your new account and start betting right away.[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]We thank you for your patronage, and are confident you will be in good hands at BetCRIS. All fund transfers are being guaranteed by The Greek, so you can be assured that you can continue to "Sweat the Game, and not the Payout."[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]Regards,

    thegreek.gif
    [/COLOR]
  • [h=2]FAQ[/h][COLOR=#000000 !important]Q: Why was BetCRIS chosen to transfer my account to?
    A: BetCRIS is one of the pioneers in the sports betting industry, operating both an online betting service and land based shops in over one hundred locations. They are rock solid financially and through their loyalty program you can get some of the best odds in the industry.
    [/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]Q: Will I have a roll over requirement on my balance that you have transferred?
    A: Absolutely not.
    [/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]Q: What if I already have an account at BetCRIS?
    A: You can transfer your balance to your existing account.
    [/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#000000 !important]Q: What if I do not want an account at BetCRIS? What if I want all my money now?
    A: You will promptly receive your withdrawal request from BetCRIS. This is personally guaranteed by The Greek."

    I've been trying for an hour to reach this "BetCRIS" and here is all I ever get:

    "[FONT=&quot]This site can’t be reached[/FONT][/COLOR]
    [FONT=&quot]www.betcris.com refused to connect.[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot][/FONT][FONT=&quot]Try:


    ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED"

    So looks like I've lost any $ I had in my account at the Greek!!!!!!!!




    [/FONT]

 

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Aren't they the same company as Heritage? I use Heritage. I should look into this.

Betallsports any info on this?
 

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Aren't they the same company as Heritage? I use Heritage. I should look into this.

Betallsports any info on this?

They aren't the same company. When the Greek pulled out of the US a few years back they transferred open accounts to Heritage.
 

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I got the message today .... was surprised didnt know it was coming
 

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R.I.P.

One thing I appreciated about the Greek is that, as an organization, they could convert from a business entity into human form to make a signature that says "The Greek".


When I bought a washer and opened up the materials there wasn't in the letter a signature that said thank you and was signed by "Samsung" himself.

But the Greek, even when from pulling from the market, had the nice touch to turn themselves into human form to sign it "The Greek".


Lolz.
 
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For some reason, I thought Bookmaker and BetCris were the same or sister companies. That appears wrong. I may look into BetCris.
 

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With all the casinos popping up in just about every state with sportsbooks and online wagering with them i'll never do business with the offshore books,don't make sense to me since they are now in my backyard.
 

"When you win, say little; when you lose, say less
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Okay, I'm now in at BetCRIS. I had to take down my VPN to do so .....
 

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With all the casinos popping up in just about every state with sportsbooks and online wagering with them i'll never do business with the offshore books,don't make sense to me since they are now in my backyard.

I guess that would depend on what state casinos are offering.. If its just general options , with higher juice etc. no thx. hard enough to win without being handicapped
 

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The Greek was the first book I signed up at . I'll miss calling in and talking to those Saucy Jamaican girls.
 
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Sad day as I was wagering at The Greek since I was a teenager. Spiro actually gave me my first advertising money when I as a 16 year old ran a sports gambling information website. I will always have fond memories of Olympic aka The Greek. 5Dimes & Olympic were always my favorite books and then came along Pinnacle which sucks I need to go through someone's info to still wager there but worth it.
 

Retired; APRIL 2014 Thank You Gambling
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Does anyone know Why they are closing?
 
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Are all of these books Ponzi schemes?,

anyone withdrawl 5 figures once or twice?
 

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Greatest one- that’s probably true. I get worried trying to collect any amount involving a comma.
 

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