Posts by Walter Edwards

Mark Martinez4 said:Use DraftKings for your betting needs.
As far as sports picks go, they’re all pretty much the same garbage 🤷

Yeah, maybe—until you actually try to make your first withdrawal. 🤣

Terry Rogers2 said:People have actually been talking about this on the boards for a while now. Basically, under these new laws, they’ve finally slapped actual fines on individuals. It was technically illegal before, sure, but there wasn't a specific statutory penalty like what we're seeing with this new legislation.

FOREIGN GAMBLING

Section 68.
(1) It is prohibited:
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2. participating in foreign gambling if the stakes are being placed within the United States

3. collecting stakes within the United States for the purpose of participating in or paying for gambling activities organized abroad

Section 73.
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(3) An individual shall be fined between $10,000.00 and $16667 for violating the prohibition regarding foreign gambling (Section 68.).

To me, this looks like another massive loophole in the law—they’d have to prove you actually placed the money from US soil. Which means vouchers are totally fine, right? Just like sportsbook bonuses?! I mean, theoretically, you just head over to Canada, Barbados, or Turkmenistan, open a non-resident account, deposit your cash, and bet your heart out because the account is overseas and you aren't technically placing the bets from US territory (unless that falls under "collecting" stakes... man, I don't know. Some lawyer really needs to clear this up because it seems pretty half-baked to me...)

Alright, look—I’ve basically rounded up just about every sportsbook out there for you. You’ll find ratings and some quick breakdowns here, but if you're looking for the deep dives and the real nitty-gritty details... well, those are available too. I also threw in the user comments—mostly people venting or filing complaints—so you can actually track how a bookie's reputation has tanked or improved over the years:

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/

And before anyone starts accusing me of being a shill—this site has absolutely nothing to do with me, so don't even go there. 😉

For some reason, JPMorgan Chase just won't let you settle anything online—it doesn't matter what you're buying. It’s baffling because their cards actually have CVC numbers, or at least they did a few years back when I was actually considering signing up for one. As far as I can tell, nothing has changed since then, so honestly? Just stick with Bank of America or Wells Fargo instead.

I can't believe I'm even looking at this right now—honestly, my eyes are starting to hurt just from skimming through the nonsense people are posting lately. It’s like everyone suddenly decided they were an expert overnight, isn't it? Just constant noise, zero substance, and enough bad takes to fill a stadium. I've been sitting here staring at the screen, trying to find one single coherent thought amidst all this chaos, and honestly? I'm coming up empty. It's exhausting, really. You try to have a decent conversation, maybe dive into some actual analysis, and instead, you get hit with this endless stream of mindless chatter. It makes you want to just close the laptop and walk away from the whole thing entirely. But then again, if I leave, who's going to be left to point out how ridiculous it all is? Not that it matters much—at this point, I'm just shouting into a void filled with nothing but static. kaže:
The odds they’re throwing out on the stuff I actually care about—you know, like halftime or full-time lines—are absolutely pathetic. Honestly, it’s pretty much the same story with most of the online sportsbooks these days. Just total garbage.🤷





Lakers vs Celtics 2/1
DraftKings is sitting at 16.50 on this one. 🤦
Hit 28.00 on the DraftKings Lottery.

DraftKings @34 (though they’d probably cap you out before you even got started)
BlueSQ @29 Bet365
Bet365, BetMGM, SBO @26 DraftKings

DraftKings is basically just for betting on some random niche leagues and "unimportant" sports—like, they're pretty much the only ones even bothering to offer lines for the IIHF U18 Division II. 😉

Terry Edwards6 said:PayPal is just as much of a joke as that Payingsafer guy—it’s honestly ridiculous that they’re gonna hit you with a 10% fee for absolutely nothing.

It's not the same thing, though, because PayPal doesn't charge a massive commission like that.🤣🤣

Exactly—I totally butchered my wording up there. A Routing Number is basically what you use for business within the States, and the SWIFT code is just that specific identifier for the bank itself...

Anyway, that guy at the bank gave you solid advice, even if I personally don't think using a standard account number would've caused any headaches. Honestly? Just stick to using a card for stuff like this. It’s way easier.

Look, you’re just putting down your account number—your IBAN is basically just the specific identifier for your bank account (which is short for International Bank Account Number or something along those lines)...

Mark Kelly said:That’s exactly why I hit a wall—but there's more to it. I accidentally flagged my card for non-gaming use on PayPal, so now it won't let me deposit at any sportsbook. I already pulled the cash back to my card, but now I can't upload more funds until I enter a specific verification amount. I messed up the number I typed in, so now I'm stuck waiting until tomorrow. Does anyone know how to find that exact figure? Here's what I'm looking at: http://yfrog.com/jlmoneybookers4p

That screenshot you posted is just for verifying the card. Just hang tight for 2 or 3 days—you gotta give the exchange rate a second to settle—and then check your bank statement. You'll see a small transaction sent over to PayPal. You need to enter that exact amount, down to the penny, before they'll let you deposit from your card again. And seriously, this time make sure you actually select "GAMING" as the purpose.

crimsonsailor0 said:It’s not exactly a massive amount—usually stays under $167. Fingers crossed..

They'll pay out eventually. Sometimes these things just drag on a bit longer than you'd like...

Zachary Booth said:1. At the local Federal Reserve branch in Des Moines, you've got nothing but clowns and total amateurs behind the counters—plus a bunch of pretty girls hired strictly because they look good. Just great.

Man, I wish that mess was limited to just the Federal Reserve in Des Moines... 🙄

Between JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup, you've also got Goldman Sachs acting like complete jokers. 😛

jadeeagle21 said:Thanks for the deep dive, Walter Edwards. 🙏

I’m also planning on making the jump to online bookies. I haven't quite pulled the trigger on which one yet—I’m leaning toward Expekt or Pinnacle, though (I’ve heard some pretty sketchy stories about BWIN, plus their interface drives me absolutely insane). Honestly, betting at the local US shops feels like a total money pit—too many manipulative fees eating away at my yield.

A few more things I’m wondering about:
1. Does every online bookie offer Asian Handicap markets? I haven't really dug through everyone's individual menus yet, but it feels like some might be lacking.
2. Is there a minimum deposit requirement? (I'm not even sweating the max limits 😁 just yet).
3. If I’m just playing with pocket change, I feel like it isn't worth the hassle of transferring funds and all that jazz. Am I wrong? At what kind of stakes do you think it actually makes sense to bother opening an online account? $17, $33, $67, $167?

1. Most of them carry it. Take Expekt, for example—they don't have it for every single league, but they have a dedicated "Asian Handicap" menu where you can see exactly which leagues they cover. They usually offer Euro-handicap on pretty much everything. Besides, once you narrow down your picks, it’s easy enough to check a specific bookie's menu to see if they fit your needs.
2. There is a minimum deposit, usually somewhere between $0.10 and $1 depending on the site.
3. Do the math on how much you're bleeding by betting at the local US spots—lower odds on underdogs, often lower odds on favorites in other sports, those 5% vig fees, no Asian Handicap... compare that to the cost of moving money to an online bookie. I don't have an exact number for you, but even if your stake is only $33, I honestly think it pays off in the long run.

Just hit up their helpdesk directly—that way, they won't try to pull any fast ones on you regarding $100... Honestly, if you play your cards right and have a little chat, even the messiest misunderstandings usually clear up pretty easily. You just can't lose your cool, and yeah, sometimes you have to talk to them like they’re toddlers, but after a bit, they finally get what you're saying, and then you'll find you have way fewer—if any—headaches.

I used to place my bets with them, but ever since I ran into those nightmare issues with withdrawals, I've been done... honestly, over the last two or three years, that bookie has gone completely downhill.

I don't know what kind of bankroll you're working with, but if you’re just playing small—like $10 to $50 chunks—you could probably get started with Interwetten (they have a 100% bonus up to $55, just gotta hit a 3x turnover). But, if you start playing bigger amounts, they’ll throttle you pretty quickly—both on your stake limits and your max payout.

For stakes up to about $300, stick with Bet365 and Expekt.

If you're looking at higher stakes and want to play those combo parlays, go with Dimes, Canbet, or Centrebet.

For singles? Use Pinnacle, The Greek, 188Bet, SBO, or IBCB.

By the way, make sure you factor in that 5% margin they tack onto deposits at local US sportsbooks like SuperSport before you calculate your actual odds—online, you aren't paying that extra fee. Also, since you're mostly betting on favorites, here’s a quick comparison of the underdog odds:

Wigan @8.50 SuperSport, @14.61 Pinnacle, @14.37 5Dimes
Stoke @6.80 SuperSport, @9.60 Pinnacle
Hull @10.50 SuperSport, @23 Bet365
Tenerife @12.50 SuperSport, @35 188Bet, @29.43 5Dimes
Malaga @8.40 SuperSport, @13.64 Pinnacle
Lokomotiva @10.50 SuperSport, @15.00 will Hill, @13.00 Expekt, @11.29 5Dimes

And don't even get me started on the parlays... local shops are actually decent if you're just doubling up on favorites, or maybe if they fall asleep at the wheel and post wrong odds (or just fail to move them with the market). While their odds on favorites are roughly equal to—if not better than—online sites (before you subtract that 5% tax), if you ever plan on betting against the grain, you won't get even half of the odds offered online. Not to mention Betfair, where anything can happen anyway.

silentsurfer12 said:Walter Edwards thanks.. does anyone know what's up? I'm using a Visa Electron foreign currency card from Chase and I'm planning to move some cash over, but when I hit the withdrawal button on Expekt, I get this message..

We apologize for the inconvenience, but the selected withdrawal option is currently unavailable. In the meantime, please request your payout to be sent to a foreign currency bank account. If you need more details, please contact us at support.hr@expekt.com.

Withdrawals to a credit card are only possible via a VISA card that was used for a deposit within the last 6 months.

Looks like you had to actually make a deposit with that specific card first—you know, within that six-month window. Honestly, I can't even remember how that whole process works because I pretty much run everything through PayPal.

silentsurfer12 said:I signed up at Expekt and a buddy gave me one of those vouchers you see used all over Europe.
So I took that 10 dollar voucher, loaded it onto my Expekt account, and sent an email asking for the bonus match—meaning I was sitting on 20 bucks total...
I managed to turn that 20 into 300, but now I'm stuck wondering how the hell I actually get the cash out. Apparently, there’s this rule where I have to wager the amount three times
at odds of 1.50 or higher... so how much total volume do I need to move before I can hit withdraw? And does this "three times" rule apply to every single withdrawal from now on, or was it just a one-time thing for this first bit of money?

That 3x requirement basically means you had to wager at least $30 total—not all at once, obviously, just the cumulative sum—on bets with odds of 1.50 or better. Honestly, looking at what you did, you've probably already cleared that hurdle and should be good to pull your cash. You only had to jump through that hoop because you took the bonus deal in the first place.

Alex Scott31 said:Is there any way I can move that $5 casino bonus they sent me over to my main account so I can actually use it for betting?

Man, it’s laid out right there in the Terms of Use—you gotta roll that thing over 40 times in the casino first.🙄

Charles Edwards42 said:So, I finally pulled the trigger and decided to sign up for the DraftKings platform—but there’s this one nagging thing stuck in my head. I stumbled upon some info about it a few months back on some random forum somewhere, and honestly, I can't quite recall which thread it was... just can't shake the feeling that I should double-check before I go all in.
So, I heard about this situation where some guys were grinding nothing but European roulette—maybe they had a killer strategy going, or maybe they just caught a massive wave of luck, who knows—but then the casino pulls this shady move. They basically refused to pay out their winnings unless they started playing other games too. They got hit with some notice saying they had to diversify their play just to get their cash. Now I’m sitting here wondering if that kind of nonsense happens at DraftKings. If I decide to stick strictly to roulette and throw a few bucks on a game here and there, am I going to run into a wall when it comes time to actually withdraw my money? Is it going to be a headache, or can I just play my way without them breathing down my neck? 😕
If I’m gonna run into trouble just because I stuck to roulette, then honestly, what’s even the point of signing up? Might as well save myself the headache right now.

Look, if you aren't out there bending the Terms of Use, you won't have any issues getting your money out—it’s really that simple. And even if things do get a little messy, there are usually plenty of ways to work around it and make sure you actually see your payout. Honestly, DraftKings is usually pretty smooth when it comes to withdrawals (though let's be real, every single sportsbook runs into some kind of "glitch" or technical headache every once in a while).

Raymond Robinson37 said:I signed up without having to send over any photocopies or anything like that. It took maybe a few minutes—no issues at all.
I’m running accounts with Betway, bet-at-home, and Sportingbet. All three are fine, I guess, but the odds are just trash. Every single one of these online books claims they have better lines than the local shops, but once you factor in that 5% margin, the payouts end up being even worse.

The reason the odds suck is because you picked those specific books—have you actually looked into using Pinnacle, 188Bet, or maybe even DraftKings? Usually, BAH and Sportingbet are decent if you're playing European handicaps, while Betway holds its own on other sports. Also, it looks pretty obvious you're betting on favorites; our domestic books set way lower odds on the underdogs, so there's really no point trying to compare a local shop to an online book anyway.

@copperraven75/">@@copperraven75, I don't gamble myself, but did you try hitting up support? Betway's team is actually super solid and fast—never had a single headache dealing with them.

Look, the limit basically means there's a ceiling on how much you can drop on a specific matchup—once you hit it, that's it. Like, say you had a limit set and you wanted to get on Bayern Munich yesterday; you put down $30 and they just shut the door on you. You can try to stack all the parlays you want, but you won't be able to sink more than that amount into any single slip featuring Bayern Munich, period.