BetRoyal, ABC Islands etc.

dogs24

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I'm looking for a new out, and doing a bit of research...

Normally, I don't look for bonuses, but after getting smoked a couple days this week, I wouldn't mind a book that'll give me 10 - 20% for my moderate - heavy action.

I'm looking over the "URL for every sportsbook there is" list and I'm seeing a lot of names that aren't familiar to me (like BetRoyal, ABC Islands etc.) given the optimal rating of "PG". Are these really reputable, rock-solid books? If so, how come no one ever talks about them or considers them among the top big books (Pinny, Oly, WWTS etc.) If they're not all that reliable, why do they receive the same ratings as the top flight books?

It's hard to determine what are reliable listings of top books, and what are just shills. BetRoyal, for example, is cited as "PG" here on the Rx but only gets a C+ rating on SBR. Why such a discrepency?

 

suff.kid

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money

 

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you would have to speak with buzzsaw regarding the rating system for his site.

stick with the books that advertise here and you should be good to go.

if bonuses are what you are looking for right now, i would personally suggest www.gamblersavenue.com www.bhbookie.com or www.sportbet.com

all three are solid shops with a 20% bonus.

all three also have a pretty strong presence here at the rx, so if you ever have any problem, its easy to get help.

best of luck!~

 

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oh yeah, one more i would suggest would be www.bluemarlinsports.com

they also have a 20% bonus, and the man there (reggie) is top notch.

great book!~

 

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SBR has taken flak accross the street for rating BetRoyal too high. Considering their long history and weighing in their recent problems i think the C+ is very fair. Just FYI, a C+ is a pretyy good rating, a bit above average. SBR rates Jazz (parent of ABC) a little higher (B), but you will be fine with either.

C- to C+
Good, minimal risk to players funds. Above average

 

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buzzsaw these guys are just used to getting a B n high school or college for doing average work. They don't really realize a C is average and that if ratings were done properly alot more people would be upset. Everyone inflates ratings in our feelgood society. Props to you for keeping your ratings as absolute ratings and not relative feelgood ratings.

 

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One of the reasons betroyal has a low rating is because I had to squeeze them in order to get paid about 5 weeks ago. It took bet royal 3 weeks to finally send me my money. Those dickheads acted like they were doing me a favor when they finally paid me.

 

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dogs, if you are considering any of the outs RPM are mentioning, you should go for BHB. They are far ahead of the other two. If you are a very small player, GA might be ok for you, whereas Sportbet is one of the worst places you can choose.

I would prefer Bet Royal in front of all 3 any day.

 

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dogs24,

If a book is listed as PG, then we have the opinion they are solid shops. They may not be considered among the elites because you can only have so many top 10's. 10 of them to be exact, although to be honest, from 5-25 is about a tie.

Royal & ABC are worthy of your monies.

 

Amitightornot

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forget about abc, they offer only 10% bonus and their software is not good
go with royal or las palmas(20% bonus)
read Sportbets new bonus policy before opneikng an count there. shittiest bonus policy on the web

 

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BODOG 25% CASH BONUS AND TRUE DIME LINES!!!

Fabulous software and great customer service. VERY STRONG!

 

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dogs24 - I agree with STRUT888/FISHHEAD.

If your looking for a large bonus (25%) with a TOP SHOP...go with BoDog.

Forget these small and AVERAGE (at best) shops that are offering large bonuses just to attract new sign-ups.

 

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Bodog offers 25% with a dime line up to -190!

THINK ABOUT IT!

 

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ABC Islands is 5x the shop that BoDog is. Get a clue guys and stick with shops that have been around for along time and continue to pay.