An actual Offshore Sportsbook question re: 5 Dimes...

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Today I opened my first ever account there. The new account bonus is 20% match play, 5X rollover. What confuses me is you do not get the bonus until you rollover 5X. In every other account I opened, you always get the bonus first, and have to roll it over. Is this normal? Had a bit of trouble deciphering clerk's English. I plan on staying there, until they want me out, so no bonus whoring here. Best Wishes...OF
 

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That is correct. You will get your match play after you give them the action. Not a problem for me. I ended up having to reload a couple times to make the first rollover, but they will give you another mp bonus on the reload. You will like this book. Lots of offerings!! GL
 

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Yes, that's what I got. There is an account function that keeps track of how much more you need to bet to reach the bonus.
 

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5Dimes is a great book but their bonus sucks. You have to play your 5x and then they award the bonus. However, the way the bonus money works is that you get to bet the money once and if you win you keep the winnings but you don't keep the money you bet. It is the same as match play chips in a casino. You put out your match chips and if you win your hand you keep the winnings but the house takes back the match chips.

Very sorry bonus but 5Dimes is a great book.
 

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of - about 3 years ago, i deposited with this book, requested a payout of like 2k, and they wanted to charge me a percentage of my winnings as a withdrawal fee!!!! i told them there was no way i should pay $200 or so to withdraw MY money. i ended up paying it, never played there again.

i am not sure how they do it now, but make sure you do not get taken for a big percentage when you request a withdrawal.

good luck!
 
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You guys are the best. Thanks for all of the input. Sure was new to me, but not a problem. Bigger bang for the buck on parlays. The more I read and study, the more I see that in many ways. Just not sure I can handle losing weeks with parlays. With straights I may net less, but it is easier on the mental part and my ulcer. Again, thanks everyone...OF
 

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kermit,

you can track your progress...

ie: what % of your bonus you have completed by clicking on the BONUS botton..

also click on baseball propositions to check out their overnite nickel line
 

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I agree with the parlay idea to use the bonus money, but I would also toss in rather large underdogs, for a good use of the bonus proceeds.
 

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OF; One of my favorite outs. Lots of options. They have a quirk, only pay free on Monday mornings. Great book, you will like them. I know you aren't hunting the bonuses.
 

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I Like 5dimes alot..main reason is that you can parlay anything. Most books (Betcris., OLY, Carib Sports and most) circle props and you can't parlay them..

They way to get your moneys worth is to deposit $250 or more via Western union and you get $29 added to your account to cover the fees. No roll over and you can use the money right away.
 

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it's a great book, but their site during football last season was awful..don't know if it was dos attacks last year, or their server just sucks...either way, hope they've straightened it out...
 

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5Dimes is a great book but there bonuses suck and they are confusing. Their own people don't even understand them!

Look at it this way, Pinnacle doesn't even give you a bonues after the initial deposit, and 5Dimes is almost as good.
 

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one more thing about 5Dimes: they take a long time to grade your wager. better not be in a hurry between games...
 

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I love the requirement to play before getting bonus.

Kudos 5 Dimes
 

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Froggy,
someone mentioned it, but make sure you bet dogs (and big dogs) with the bonus money. If you have 100 in bonus money and bet a -500, you will notice you will only get 20 in your account, not 120. You only keep the winnings, not the bet itself.
I made out nicely during college BB tourneys betting lots of big dogs, then hedging.
 

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