Hypothetical Question...

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If some entity in this industry had the credibility of an IBM and was willing to provide each and every gambler 5k worth of insurance to sign up with established offshore sports books, would it convert people who were on the fence to send money abroad?

What do you guys think?

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Considering the fact most have sent way more than that many times over,,,, I would think so...yes indeed!

Something on the burner Shrink?

 

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Always burning Jman...:smoker2:

 

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Oh yea, I definitely think so.

 

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SHRINK, if this was set-up and I sent $500 to an established book, then won 5k after. (Balance of $5500 now) Then the book goes down, I get 5K back correct?

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The time to do something like that is after a major book crashes. People get panicky


Security doesnt seem to be nearly as hot of a topic as before, and It's becuase we have'nt seen anyone go down in flames in a while

 

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shrink...........I dont think it would make that much of a difference.....

1. the gambler who bets locally is a different "type" of bettor than the offshore gambler...


sure it would make the gamblers who have been stiffed by offshore books that folded, feel more secure........


imo.....the issue of gambling offshore verses locally is a matter of convenience....some of you may think that punching some computer keys and using your credit card is the easiest......while others think a phone and a line of credit is the best way......


offshore books and the gamblers who use them (myself included) should understand this...........the gambling laws are what will affect this industry in the coming decade.......not a credible entity insuring players funds....

 

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The General said:

SHRINK, if this was set-up and I sent $500 to an established book, then won 5k after. (Balance of $5500 now) Then the book goes down, I get 5K back correct?

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That would be correct...

 

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no. no watchdog site has the credibility of IBM

not the RX, not any of them.

 

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Nor is right except that in a hypothetical question, you are supposed to go with the "facts" given......

 

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Thats a great idea Shrink!!

 

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Noreaga,

I am not talking about this site offering the insurance...

And as someone so astutely pointed out, this is only a hypothetical for now...

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it would serve one purpose.. sites wouldnt just let any dick and harry with a few thousand advertise their book

 

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Noreaga said:

it would serve one purpose.. sites wouldnt just let any dick and harry with a few thousand advertise their book

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BRILLIANT DEDUCTION and I am SERIOUS...

Perhaps 8-10 books at most....

 

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Shrink, Dont You Think 5k Is Kinda Low?

 

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Shawn,

Not really...

I believe 5k would cover 90% of gamblers, particularly those who haven't ever crossed the fence yet to try gambling abroad...

Those who have KNOW books like Pinnacle, Grande, Cris, WSEX and so forth will pay out much more and always do in a timely manner...

Why would YOU need or want it if you already KNOW these books ALWAYS pay?

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Shrink, Has 5 Dimes Ever Advertised Here?

 

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It would be a real confidence booster to people new to offshore gaming. It took me months of looking into offshore books before I ever opened an account, and it was the uncertainty that did it. I'm sure there are lots of people who simply don't trust the industry yet.

 

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Shawn,

Yes, 5 dimes has done so in the past...

They are an excellent sports book, imho...

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THE SHRINK said:

If some entity in this industry had the credibility of an IBM and was willing to provide each and every gambler 5k worth of insurance to sign up with established offshore sports books, would it convert people who were on the fence to send money abroad?

What do you guys think?

Thanks,

THE SHRINK

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for sure it would without a doubt