Rio/Skybook Statement Regarding FREE Half in Hoops!!

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In response to the myriad emails and responses here, we are in the process of discussing the possibility of bringing back the free half in basketball. Bottom line, all partners will discuss this matter over the next day or so, and we should have an answer shortly. We hope to come up with a scenario that will keep our players happy!!! At Rio/Sky we always try to listen to the players, and we will not stop now.:103631605 :toast:
 

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RIO SHILL said:
In response to the myriad emails and responses here, we are in the process of discussing the possibility of bringing back the free half in basketball. Bottom line, all partners will discuss this matter over the next day or so, and we should have an answer shortly. We hope to come up with a scenario that will keep our players happy!!! At Rio/Sky we always try to listen to the players, and we will not stop now.:103631605 :toast:
NOW thats what im talking about a book that listens to its customers:toast:
 
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Great news!

Rio and BetTrojan have really been raising the bar lately as far as responding to player requests. :103631605
 

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As much as I'm sure the contest freeloaders appreciate the many contests that you run at the Rx, I think your attention should refocus on your "bread and butter", which are the post-up clients, the paying customers that actually send you cash money to gamble with ...

... and I believe there will be a bunch of paying customers, who may or may not partake in the contests, who will be pissed if the half-point ends up being gone.

Fairly or unfairly, once you've "raised the bar" (to include free half-points), it's tough to lower that bar back down and not be looked upon with a negative light. I mean, look what happened to Mansion in the late Summer, after they eliminated the scalps and added the 1% fee ... they're still a pretty good place to make a bet, but compared to what they were before, they suck (even though they're still more competitive than most places).
 

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rio shill, i appreciate your company not taking our concerns lightly. i will be interested to see what your business owners decide.
 

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Wise move to keep the half, Skybook has nothing to seperate them from the crowd without it !

A half point in hoops is worth perhaps 7 cents, so it's like dealing -103, but protected from early action and limited to $500. No way they should lose money with it, just have a lower hold on a higher volume.

Without it people will bet at Pinny, Mansion, rubberbook, IIS ( same group), Hollywood, Canbet, etc for low juice, or chase the other free halfs on whatever day.

Free half on football means little, it only matters in hoops.

I thought this would be reversed.
 

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DougJ said:
Wise move to keep the half, Skybook has nothing to seperate them from the crowd without it !

A half point in hoops is worth perhaps 7 cents, so it's like dealing -103, but protected from early action and limited to $500. No way they should lose money with it, just have a lower hold on a higher volume.

Without it people will bet at Pinny, Mansion, rubberbook, IIS ( same group), Hollywood, Canbet, etc for low juice, or chase the other free halfs on whatever day.

Free half on football means little, it only matters in hoops.

I thought this would be reversed.
rubberbook?
 

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What am I missing here? Rio Shill posts that they are discussing the possibility of bringing back the ½ and posters are thanking Rio for bringing back the ½. I think you guys better read Rio's post again. Sure as hell did'nt say they are bringing back the ½ for baskets.
 

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Chuck Sims said:
What am I missing here? Rio Shill posts that they are discussing the possibility of bringing back the ½ and posters are thanking Rio for bringing back the ½. I think you guys better read Rio's post again. Sure as hell did'nt say they are bringing back the ½ for baskets.
Exactly. Talk about jumping the gun.:monsters-
 

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it seems that would be the way to go..... i always were my skybook hat around town during football games basketball games. etc.. thanks
 

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