Posts by Joshua Garcia8

That was intense 😬

I just want to shove that guy from Denver into 400 radiators wired in series with 500 more ☕

Look, Hannah Roberts66, you’re really pushing it with these false claims.

The admin probably just gave you a heads-up that if you keep posting like this, you’ll get a permanent ban from the betting subreddits—but you took it as a personal attack.

Have you even bothered to read the subreddit rules?
Every single strike you've received was well-earned. We told you to stay on topic and stop trolling. It wasn't just us (the "evil" moderators) either; other users were calling you out too. But you just ignored every warning and kept trolling, breaking rules, and attacking the mods in threads where that doesn't belong.

Humor is fine—actually, it's encouraged—but trolling isn't. These daily threads are for discussing game matchups, not debating whether you or your boyfriend have better picks.

And don't try to turn this into some gender warfare thing, because it’s just not true. Even though the betting section is mostly guys, nobody is discriminating against women here since they hang out in the same spaces, and the admin isn't some guy who hates women.

Take care!

Arthur Martin13 said:Hey! Got one more question about bet365. If I'm reading this right, my Citibank foreign currency account comes with a debit card, right? So couldn't I just use that debit card to move money straight from my Citibank account to my bet365 account? Like, skip using PayPal entirely? Has anyone actually tried doing that with bet365? Is that even an option?

Yeah, you can do a direct Visa <--> sportsbook deposit
One big reason why Mastercard

Joshua Garcia8 said:Mastercard is solid because it helps you sidestep all those US tax regulations on gambling winnings. I haven't heard of anyone getting hit with taxes for moving money from a sportsbook <--> bank account yet, but once the IRS really tightens things up, I doubt they'll let that money slip through the cracks.

At this rate, I won't even be able to figure out a basic point spread soon. 🤣

Let's try it this way... here's how this handicap is set up:
Orlando Magic (-11.5) @ New Jersey Nets

If the final score is 92-80 and you bet on the Orlando Magic, you win because 92 minus 11.5 is 80.5, which is more than 80. If you bet on the New Jersey Nets, you lose.

But if it ends 91-80 and you went with Orlando, you lose since 91 minus 11.5 is only 79.5, which falls short of 80. In that case, betting on the Nets would mean you win.

rowdygull90 said:Hey everyone.

Can someone break this down for me? Orlando-New Jersey; (+11.5) New Jersey, (-11.5) Orlando Magic

It probably looks like this:
New Jersey Nets +11.5
Orlando Magic -11.5

If you bet on Orlando, you win if they cover by at least 12. If you take the New Jersey Nets, you win if they pull off the upset or just lose by 11 or less.

Ethan Jones5 said:I guess some people have twenty posts per page set up, so maybe nobody even noticed.🤷

Anyway, it's progress. Only one person asked, though it's not really relevant to my point. A single decent question isn't the issue. It doesn't trigger a massive, useless argument or a fight, and it won't mess up the daily thread's layout, even if it puts a little more pressure on you moderators since you've brought it up so many times.😍

Personally, I’d just stick to links and rules in the pinned threads, but that’s probably going too far.

Long story short, I think we should at least give this a shot because there's nothing to lose. We should also emphasize the last part of this post.

Just saying—people tend to ignore stuff like this.😉

I went ahead and added some notes to the intro post in today's thread.🙂
It's a quick draft; we can finalize the actual text for the pinned posts later.

You've got a solid suggestion, Ethan Jones5. If it works out, you'll get two points for it.🙂

Ethan Jones5 said:Sure, there will always be people like that, but at least fewer folks will waste their breath trying to explain why they're wrong so maybe they'll eventually get bored of posting nonsense. Their whole goal is just to get attention on the forum because they don't have anything else going on besides lurking online all day. Meanwhile, the rest of us could actually get useful info, which is impossible now when half the posts in a daily thread are just people bickering with idiots.

Man, what a sentence.🤣Anyway, not to drag this out—I could probably write a whole novel 🤣listing a million reasons why this would work, but if you guys think it won't make a difference, then I'm wasting my breath typing.🤷

Typing isn't pointless. 😉 We can give it a shot, I'm down, but I'm with Eric Fox7 on this—people will still find ways to ignore it.

Eric Fox7 said:Great idea, though I bet some geniuses would still find a way to ignore it.🙂

Here’s a perfect example of why I feel that way... look at that thread from Saturday where the very first post included a link about holiday hours for the local branches... right there in that thread, on page one, post number 24 is someone asking how long the lottery stores are open. Honestly, what can I even say? 🤷

Maybe we should just buy a massage chair, too. That way, the folks who can't be bothered to actually read the PDF rules 🤷
can get a free massage while they ignore us.

neonjackal2 said:Bet365 kind of let me down with their lack of NBA player props. I could've sworn they had them last season—even stuff for assists and rebounds. Or am I just blind? Anyone know some good sportsbooks with better NBA prop spreads?

They didn't have them last year either..

Keith Lee94 said:Thanks!
More questions: can you do a double chance on bet365, like 1X or X2? I'm a total newbie and honestly, I'm struggling a bit... I can't even find the basic stuff like 1 X or 2...
And from what I see, you can bet while the game is actually happening. So, what's the catch? Like, couldn't I just dump everything I own ten minutes before the whistle on a team leading 3-0 and basically guarantee a win? Where's the trap? Are the odds tiny or is there a stake limit?

Yeah, you can do double chance. Just look for "double chance" and the options will pop up.

The interface is pretty different from our local sportsbooks here. It's organized by sport—you'll see the list on the left side. If you want football, just hit NFL and the menu opens up. You can click Next 24 Hours if you want to see what's coming up soon, or just browse by continent or country. For example, if you click France, you'll see Ligue 1 and Coupe de France. Pick one, or check both boxes on the left and hit Create Coupon to see all the games from those leagues at once.
Every match has its own breakdown. When you find a game, you'll see a number next to a ">" sign; click that to see the detailed stats for that specific match. It’s not rocket science, just don't go overboard if you aren't sure what the terms mean.

As for live betting, man, the selection is insane. But listen, in the 80th minute when a team is up 3-0, sure, the odds might be 1.01 or 1.03... but that doesn't mean it's a safe bet. Betting on something with such tiny returns isn't smart. Live betting is a dangerous drug. Better to learn how the house works before jumping headfirst into the chaos of live wagering.

It’s honestly better if you just stick to the same currency.

Finally got my Mastercard verified 🙏🙏 after three tries 🤣...

Gary Ross2 said:Dammit, I just got back from Citibank. Despite their website explicitly saying otherwise, they wouldn't let me open a foreign currency account without a Driver's License (I only have my passport; I won't be getting my Driver's License for another few months). I asked if a passport would work since that's what the site says, and the teller just goes, "It works if you already have an account with us."

The site says:

1. Who can open a foreign currency account?
Any individual, resident or non-resident of the USA, can open a foreign currency account. You can open an account at any local branch by presenting a Driver's License or a passport.

Reading through this now, looks like my only real move is Chase. Does anyone know if I can go there and get a Visa electron using just my passport instead of a Driver's License?

🙂

Hmm. Maybe call their toll-free number? Tell them you saw on their website that a passport is fine, but the branch refused. Or just shoot them an email. They'll probably just apologize and tell you to head back to the branch.

Gary Ross2 said:Thanks a ton. It was a massive info dump at first, but after digging through everything, I think I've got the gist of it. Hope you don't mind me jumping the gun with all the questions. 😁

Gonna go handle that now. I'll post an update on how it goes so others can see what to expect. 🙂

Asking questions isn't a problem at all—that's how we all learn. 🙂 I remember dumping a mountain of questions one day just about Moneybookers. 😁

@Gary Ross2/">@@Gary Ross2 I moved your posts from the "Internet Betting in America" thread over to this one since it’s actually about online gambling. Not sure if you've checked this thread out yet, but there's plenty of info here regarding bookies, Bank Accounts, and cards, so it's worth a read.

Regarding Chase, it took me about 7 to 10 days to get my card (that was a while ago, maybe things move faster now), and you can use it immediately—assuming you actually have funds in the account. For the most accurate delivery estimate, just ask at the bank when you go to open the account.

Not sure about Expert. Just make sure you check the house rules and the actual odds before you settle on a bookie.

Using a Bank Account is solid because it helps you sidestep those US tax regulations on gambling winnings. I haven't heard of anyone getting hit with taxes for transferring money from a bookie to a Bank Account yet—but once the IRS fully implements the new tracking systems, I don't think they'll be letting that slice of the pie slip away.

Walter Edwards said:Cards with a CVV/CVC on the back should technically work fine for online shopping, PayPal, Moneybookers, or betting sites. However, some US banks just don't have those options enabled at all. So, cards from certain big banks—like Chase, for instance—might not work for these types of online transactions even if they have the code. It’s not an issue with the card itself, but rather the bank's settings.

From what I know, banks like JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo definitely issue cards that work. I've heard similar things about Bank of America, but I can't say for sure.

Also, you can't use an American Express card for gambling deposits; that's just their corporate policy. There's a little workaround to bypass it, but honestly, I doubt anyone here even has one, otherwise, this question wouldn't have come up in the first place.

I'm actually curious about that Amex part. What kind of setup are we talking about here? And does it hit the account instantly, or are you stuck waiting a few days? Thx!

Steven Ross35 said:They could just be lying about their bets too. It's the same thing.

Mostly, I don't really care since I'm not posting any slips, but this whole debate is pointless. Nobody's using actual arguments; it's just about who trusts who.

No, they aren't the same thing.

neonscout7 said:Kudos to your patience for not losing it yet while explaining everything to everyone. 🙏 👍

Honestly, I'm about two seconds away from just walking into traffic.
😁

Steven Ross35 said:so what?

The thing is, posting a betting slip on a forum doesn't prove anything.
Just like how you might believe someone isn't faking their slip, you could just as easily believe them when they claim they bet $3333
.

Bottom line: if you're going to brag about your stakes or wins, show the actual receipt.

Personally, I don't see any point in forging slips and posting them—I mean, what's the goal there? If someone's doing that, they're mostly just lying to themselves. That said, I'm sure most of the slips posted here are legit and not fake. Regardless, the rule stays the same and it isn't changing.

@Kevin Allen87/">@@Kevin Allen87 👍

Steven Ross35 said:I just don't get why an online betting slip is treated as actual proof when you could fake one in MS Paint in five seconds.

If someone’s going to forge a ticket, they can do the exact same thing with a physical one.