Any opinions BetRoyal.com

joepro · Sep 15, 2005

I'm curious if there are any opinions on BetRoyal.com. I used to be a member, but have quit because I had to dispute winnings quite often. It seemed that if you had winnings and those winnings include cents, the cents always was dropped. They basically paid the dollar amount only. Petty yes, but it's about principal also.

Anyone else experience this?

Stickie · Sep 15, 2005

Never had any trouble with Royal. Just cashed out 8K over the last week or so.

I never noticed any cents in winnigs or loses.

Kiss1 · Sep 15, 2005

Hey Chuckie someone is calling !

peteep · Sep 15, 2005

Royal seems to have a similar reputation to SIA. Sometimes there is a case of a delayed payment but people are always paid. Have used the book for years and am still a happy customer, however many people wouldn't be caught dead with money there. I'm simply going with my experience.

I believe if you use the old software at www.betroyal2.com you won't have the issue with the cents being rounded down.

Doug · Sep 15, 2005

Cris does same with cents, and they're A rated. That's likely your smallest problem with Royal. I trust SIA much more.

BAGIANT · Sep 15, 2005

I don't know why this books name keeps coming up. There are just oo many people complaining about them. Where there's smoke there's fire, so why bother. With all the good books that advertise at this site, why bother with one that always seems to have their name come up.

omahamoneymaker · Sep 15, 2005

They were slow in paying me but they did get me paid. Had to contact them a couple of times. Customer Service was very friendly whenever I needed to talk with them. When I complained the 2nd time about the slow pay I had it in my neteller account the next day. I am still funded there but not with much money.

GrandMasterB · Sep 15, 2005

they send me a "send 100, get 100" offer via email everyday. I opted to get off their list, but I think the emails increased in volume.

neel · Sep 15, 2005

They have a promo for a free $100 to download and install 'BetPro', a program that gives you live odds updates and scores, etc. A week and a half later, still no $100, lol. Oh Royal.

REDEYE · Sep 15, 2005

One of my top outs. Received a payout yesterday.. never have had a problem. Will keep playing there as long as their around

ChuckSims · Sep 15, 2005

If you win, you got problems with this SHIT book. The owner(Tej) who is a convicted swindler has fleeced millions from off shore bettors. He has owned numerous books and casinos that are no longer around. Tej owned ScoreSportsbook that took quite of a few RX posters money when it closed its doors. Now the most notorious crook in the off-shore industry has taken over Royal. Not if, but when Royal closes its doors.

REDEYE · Sep 15, 2005

Chuck Sims said:
If you win, you got problems with this SHIT book. The owner(Tej) who is a convicted swindler has fleeced millions from off shore bettors. He has owned numerous books and casinos that are no longer around. Tej owned ScoreSportsbook that took quite of a few RX posters money when it closed its doors. Now the most notorious crook in the off-shore industry has taken over Royal. Not if, but when Royal closes its doors.

Like I said, I got paid AGAIN yesterday

Dawoofdaddy · Sep 15, 2005

These Royal threads always bring disagreement and a few laughs.

TOW · Sep 16, 2005

Posted across the street a few minutes ago:

Let me first start of by saying I take full responsibility for my actions on eventually losing all my money back to Royal.
I am posting because I see that Royal is advertising here and the owners might be interested in this story.
This story happened 6 months ago. about 8 months ago I signed up with Betroyal.com.
I first deposited $500 with them and after a week I lost it all. I sent them another $1000 3 days later. I lost that too fairly quicky. All in all I ended up sending them over $11,000 in a 2 month period. However, I hit a winning streak where I won back most of the money I originally sent. I then asked for a cashout of a little over $10,000. After 3 days of waiting and not hearing back anything, I emailed them. They told me the check will be sent in the next few days. I waited and nothing came. I eventually called and spoke to one guy name Richard I think. He said there were some banking problems but for the delay he would give me a nice bonus if I deposited back the money.I initially said no but after not hearing about my payout for another few days I called him back and ask him the status. He gave me the same bank problem story so I thought I was never going to get my money and told him I would accept the 50% bonus if the funds were returned to my account. If I knew there were sportsbooks forums like these I would have contacted someone from here first before agreeing to such a deal. I felt like I was never going to be paid so that's why I put back the money in my account. To make a long story short I lost every penny of what I put back. I feel stupid and duped even after 6 months by putting back the money.
However, I have learned my lesson and I will never ever play at an offshore book again. I blame the Royal company but mainly myself for even signing up with a sportsbook that I knew nothing about.
My advice to everyone is not to play at any unregulated book but if you must, at least stay away from Royal

Doug · Sep 16, 2005

Sadly a common story. I blame SIA slow-pays on sheer incompetence, not trying to keep YOUR money. They debit the account instantly over there. SIA has true potential to be a top book, IMO. They could be Bodog with better management.

wanderer · Sep 16, 2005

Royal is a lot better than many of the places that advertise here. Only problem I see is their live betting. They actually have started using spreads like -200 /+100. They won't get any action when places like Wsex offer 20 cents spreads. I don't get why they even offer live betting if they have such ridiculous spreads.

TTinCO · Sep 16, 2005

wanderer said:
Royal is a lot better than many of the places that advertise here.

In what way?

peteep · Sep 16, 2005

DougJ said:
Sadly a common story. I blame SIA slow-pays on sheer incompetence, not trying to keep YOUR money.

SIA has cancelled winning wagers several times. They have attempted to steal funds before.

I have not played with SIA, and would be hesitant to because of the stories I have heard. Those who play there seem to love the book. Very similar to how I feel about Royal. Most of the people who play there are happy.

REDEYE · Sep 16, 2005

TTinCO said:
In what way?

In what way. Different lines,1/2 point Friday, numerous props. There is alot at this shop for the real Gambler to explore

Doug · Sep 16, 2005

peteep said:
SIA has cancelled winning wagers several times. They have attempted to steal funds before.

I have not played with SIA, and would be hesitant to because of the stories I have heard. Those who play there seem to love the book. Very similar to how I feel about Royal. Most of the people who play there are happy.

Play straight NFL with them for insane dog lines, no doubt then. Futures are riskier. They are the second book I ever bet with. Don't get fancy, keep it simple , so they have no option but to pay you. Check their lines one hour before kick-off on Sun, that is if you can access the site.

They pay, just a poorly managed place, reminds me of working for USPS. At least they ain't in CR or Panama. Way better shop than Royal, but sub-par CS.