They have everything else? Why not this....Also these lines are so tight, why don't more people use this site. People gushed over how great pinnacle was forever and now nobody wants to use this? I think casual bettors are probably too lazy and would rather just a few clicks to get their bet in....
I bitched about the college totals to no avail. These guys have a golden opportunity with one software change that would create a ton of play....allow people to offer not only different odds but different lines (within some parameter) How many times have I gone to put something in there and the line is 8 everywhere and they're using 10 -172....it's silly.
I would think they want as much action as possible regardless of the source. They're sitting back and making the 2% vig on each transaction so why not? You can use the place like a regular punter easily and many times will find a great price. I just think they could bring in SO MUCH MORE action by allowing line change offers...otherwise you have to wait until 20 minutes before the game when their linesmaker decides to give you a number that's more realistic.
Matchbook does not like having thinly traded markets. I seem to recall they had them last year for the 'tv games', and there wasn't much action, but I could be hallucinating. I wrote them in November after they offered only a spread and moneyline but no total on the Indy/Atlanta Thursday night game. This is their reply:
Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in live wagering.
Your point is one we hear frequently, that it doesn't "cost" us anything to offer all markets for live wagering. The long-standing reply from the Matchbook end is that there IS a cost to empty/unsupported markets: namely, that it feeds the notion among North American bettors that the exchange concept is a good one, but that liquidity is weak. There's also a cost on the client side (i.e, the search costs associated with checking a market only to find it illiquid). On balance, we assess both those costs as non-trivial.
Alone among the US-facing exchanges, we've never posted markets unless we've got some arrangement in place to ensure a minimal level of liquidity/market support. On balance, it's a policy that's worked out well to our minds -- and we generally find clients understanding, once the rationale is explained to them. It's a policy we're constantly revisiting, especially as Matchbook liquidity continues to grow every month.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused, however if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email, live chat (via our Contact Us page), or telephone.
Kind Regards
Keshauna
Matchbook Client Services </pre>
Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in live wagering.
Your point is one we hear frequently, that it doesn't "cost" us anything to offer all markets for live wagering. The long-standing reply from the Matchbook end is that there IS a cost to empty/unsupported markets: namely, that it feeds the notion among North American bettors that the exchange concept is a good one, but that liquidity is weak. There's also a cost on the client side (i.e, the search costs associated with checking a market only to find it illiquid). On balance, we assess both those costs as non-trivial.
Alone among the US-facing exchanges, we've never posted markets unless we've got some arrangement in place to ensure a minimal level of liquidity/market support. On balance, it's a policy that's worked out well to our minds -- and we generally find clients understanding, once the rationale is explained to them. It's a policy we're constantly revisiting, especially as Matchbook liquidity continues to grow every month.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused, however if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email, live chat (via our Contact Us page), or telephone.
Kind Regards
Keshauna
Matchbook Client Services </pre>
I think as Matchbook grows you will find more options. And I expect them to grow. Excellent concept.
No doubt Judge....they do need however to be more cognizant of the line of a game. Every game where the line is moving becomes unplayable there because they take so long to adjust to the new line. Nobody is playing the game at -10 -172. They'll leave that up all day.
They could basically become Pinnacle by allowing folks to offer lines say within a certain range. If the above line was really 12.5 everywhere it is impossible to bet it at Matchbook unless you wait until near game time and MAYBE they will offer a line that is playable. It makes no sense to me.
No doubt Judge....they do need however to be more cognizant of the line of a game. Every game where the line is moving becomes unplayable there because they take so long to adjust to the new line. Nobody is playing the game at -10 -172. They'll leave that up all day.
They could basically become Pinnacle by allowing folks to offer lines say within a certain range. If the above line was really 12.5 everywhere it is impossible to bet it at Matchbook unless you wait until near game time and MAYBE they will offer a line that is playable. It makes no sense to me.
