online sports gambling

bigjohnstud2o · #1 11-22-04, 01:44 AM

Im getting into this locally with a bookie but would like to venture online. Just wondering which sites are best for this. Do any offer a free bet or bonus for sign up? I have no idea how they work but i know how to place my bets where.lol. any help appreciated. If they have affiliate type stuff let me know and i will sign up under one of you bettors.

Penguinfan · #2 11-22-04, 01:50 PM

This was kinda covered in another thread a bit:

Almost every on-line book will give you a bonus to sign up, you have to rollover your money before withdrawing, meaning if you deposit $500 and get a $50 bonus you have to make $1100 in bets before you can withdraw or you lose the bonus money, some place make you rollove 5x or $2750 in bets. This is not as hard as it seems. Avoid places that make you wait 30 days before you withdraw simply because just like poker sites it is good to take advantage of the bonus money various places offer, along with shopping for a better line, if you had Houston +3 last night like I did you sure would have liked to shop around for +3.5 which I hear was available in some places. In that previous thread I listed good solid books to deal with, right now BetJamaica is my favorite for ease of use and customer service, something you should want if your new to the off-shore wagering. Their site is easy to use and support is lightning fast.

Let me know if I can help at all, would be glad to.

bigjohnstud2o · #3 11-23-04, 06:10 AM

when you posted the list is CRIS~betcris.com. I have heard of this a few times. Is it one of the 5-6 you use. and also why do you use more than one. Im interested in the sports bc i have turned 7 $5 parlays into 700 this season. Just would like to try this. Also my dad is a bookie and he can get the inside scoops, if there is such, for me. I just cant place bets with him bc he is ny dad and im 22. I dont know how well that would go over. He has already told me that Online poker can not be beat. I have showed him checkstubs that prove otherwise. Also could you PM me with taht forum for a referral. or email me at

Penguinfan · #4 11-23-04, 02:44 PM

It is Betcris.com and no I am not currently using them, no problem with them as they are a rock solid book, just have money spread out enough already. The reason to have several books is because you want to be able to shop around for lines, especially in Baseball season, why lay -140 on a team if someone else is offering -125, it's all about getting the best price. I will PM you with the other forum, and again I am not the owner nor do I get anything from referrals on that site, but the owner is a solid guy and you won't be sorry if you check them out.

omahilo · #5 11-24-04, 01:16 AM

once you have won a bet on betjamaica, how long does it take for the winnings to go back to your account?

bigjohnstud2o · #6 11-24-04, 02:15 AM

But is there a site, or can you tell me, what all of the numbers mean. I know the basics like pt spread and O/U. But thats about it. Also betcris.com is holding a freeroll poker trny on ACR. Top 10 in trny get staked accts on betcris.com. 10th is 300$. If i remember correctly 1st is 2800$

Penguinfan · #7 11-24-04, 01:27 PM

The money is back in your sportsbook account as soon as the game is graded, usually less than 5 minutes after it is over. The only exception is if it is a very late west coast game or Hawaii is playing at home, the wagering dept usually close at 11:00 est and those games get graded first thing in the morning. As far as getting the money from your BetJamaica account to your Neteller account, it took less than an hour for me, I have yet to see how long a check takes if you want the money that way, however just before I came to the board I requested a check by Fedex from another book I use because I hit a few nice wagers there in the last few days, I'll let you know how that goes. They promise less than 5 days total.......