Posts by silverridge3

Terry Rogers2 said:So Bet365 isn't capping you 🤷 well, that’s a first 😲

Please... everyone limits you...
I just get the feeling they do it in waves, you know? Like, one week they're tight, then suddenly they loosen the leash for a bit if you catch them at the right time.

Jacob Jackson34 said:Same deal here—they only offered me a 25% match. If I just cash out everything first and then redeposit to trigger the bonus, does that actually work? 😁

That’s exactly what I did yesterday. Cashed out my whole balance, tossed $50 back in, and snagged an extra $12.50. So yeah, that's the 25% math right there.

wanderingcrane12 said:I signed up for Seattle, and when it came time to verify my account using the exact amount—supposedly $2.82—I typed in something else by mistake. Now it just says "verification failed." I haven't even checked my Chase account yet to see if they actually pulled the funds or what. I sent an inquiry a few days ago, but still nothing.
Can anyone help me out?🤷

You're gonna have to wait. I did the exact same thing once.
I ended up waiting over six months before I finally got another shot at verifying the account...

Lawrence Castillo76 said:Has anyone actually managed to get paid from Marathon this month? Just wondering if there've been any hiccups or issues lately.

Man, it’s acting up right now. I've been sitting here for like half an hour trying to pull my money out, and it just keeps throwing error messages at me. Total headache.

Lawrence Castillo76 said:Anyone know if payouts from Marathon have been smooth this month? Just wondering if there've been any hiccups or issues lately.

No issues on my end. Honestly, I’ve been pulling money out almost every other day...

Robert Wright4 said:Hey, any gambling junkies out there know how to actually open up those paid tickets?

Yeah, it’s working just fine. I just finished scrolling through all my Makeodan bets from last night—over 68 of them.

Morgan Thompson12 said:I really messed up by opening a Chase account in USD when I should've gone with something else. It didn't matter much before, but now that I'm betting more seriously and moving bigger chunks of cash, losing a decent amount just to deal with currency conversions is starting to sting. I have accounts at a few different online sportsbooks, so I'm weighing my options here:

- ask PayPal to change the base currency (though I think they rarely let you do that)
- ask PayPal to close my account and let me open a new one under a different email address using the same info (same name, same cards). If I actually pull that off, how realistic is it that the books will let me update my payout email for sites like Pinnacle, Bet365, or DraftKings?
- just keep using the current accounts but switch over to Neteller
- find someone else whose info I can use to start entirely from scratch with new accounts and a new bank
- something else entirely?
Ultimately, what's the most efficient way to get my money out—ignoring speed for a second—in terms of fees? Should I go straight from the sportsbook to a foreign currency account, or hit PayPal or Neteller first and then move it to my main account?
Thanks.

Hmm, if it were me, I’d try the first two options first, and then if those fail, I'd go with the fourth. The others just seem like a headache.
Personally, I just withdraw from PayPal directly to my checking account (which handles USD and EUR just fine) and the whole thing is settled within two days.

Terry Rogers2 said:+ sites like Smarkets or Betdaq, plus those big Asian books like Sbobet, 12bet, IBCBet, and the rest of them.

I'm with you on that.
If you bundle all those together, you've pretty much checked every box for most bettors out there.

ambernomad24 said:I really dig how much they offer, though Bet365 doesn't quite have the variety that Bwin does.. and as for those odds.. yeah, honestly, nothing there looks even remotely decent..

Are you kidding me?? Bwin and Bet-at-home get all the hype, but let's be real, they're some of the worst books out there.
Bet365 has a massive selection, especially when it comes to live betting—they're basically untouchable there.
But if you want the absolute best combo, it's gotta be Marathon + BetMGM, hands down... nothing else touches it.
If you're hunting for solid odds or just sticking to singles, Betfair and Pinnacle are the gold standard.
Then again, I guess it just depends on what kind of sports you're actually betting on...

Lawrence Castillo76 said:So you can deposit whatever you want—you could transfer a million bucks from your account if you felt like it—but the second you try to withdraw anything significant, the system just shuts the door on you. It's all rigged. I mostly stick to live basketball, maybe a little handball or water polo, and about 3% goes toward NBA and EuroLeague players. And don't even get me started on those VIP bets; they're a total scam. Out of ten VIP attempts, eight times my bet gets rejected, once it's accepted, and once they just slash my stake in half. You place a VIP bet and then you have to wait ten minutes for some genius at Marathon to decide whether they actually feel like honoring it or not. Usually, you just end up getting screwed. That’s just how it's worked for me.

Hmm, seems like it varies wildly from person to person. Some places cap you out immediately while others don't seem to care. For instance, I get hit with heavy limits over at BetMGM, but so far, things have been pretty smooth on Marathon ...
Anyway, Lawrence Castillo76 we basically bet on the same stuff (mostly hoops), so hopefully we can trade some picks once the season really kicks into high gear this fall!!

placidwolf7 said:I used my card to deposit, but when I go to hit the withdrawal button, it just tells me: "There is no credit card available."

Hmm, there’s gotta be some setting somewhere to link a card or something similar.
Anyway, FYI, a ton of people have been complaining about this sportsbook having issues with payouts.
I bailed on them as soon as I saw those garbage offers—no depth to the markets and the odds are honestly a joke.

placidwolf7 said:How do I actually get my money out of DraftKings?

Look, it’s pretty straightforward. Either have them send it to your PayPal or just hit your card—assuming that's what you used to fund the account in the first place.

graniteseal50 said:Can anyone recommend a solid online sportsbook that actually pays out on time? I don't want any headaches during registration, and I'm planning to use my debit card for deposits.

Are you kidding me?
Every single sportsbook is going to demand account verification before they cut you a check. It’s just how it works.
Just sign up, verify your identity—you know, phone call, uploading scans of your ID, whatever—and go for it.

Lawrence Castillo76 said:Anyone else having a headache with withdrawals from their Marathon account lately? I’ve been sitting here for like 15 days waiting on a transfer to my Visa card. When I finally reached out to them last Friday, they just gave me the usual runaround about "checking with my bank"—as if JP Morgan Chase is the one holding things up. It's ridiculous.

I always just use PayPal, and honestly, it's pretty much instant.
Do they hit you with some crazy fee when you try to withdraw directly to a Visa?

Nicholas Palmer75 said:Miami is absolute garbage. Just take their money and run, because they'll start limiting you within a week. I've already burned through three different accounts there, and honestly, the second and third ones only lasted about nine days before they choked me off.

I don't really have an issue with Miami. My bigger headache is our local favorite and the big US banks—they keep telling me my combo has hit the maximum limit when I know for a fact it hasn't...

Kimberly Clark54 said:What's the deal with the bonuses over at Marathon? I can't make heads or tails of their little schemes. Like, how do you even qualify for a bonus in the first place?

Yeah, well, I haven't heard of anyone actually landing one yet...

Robert Wright4 said:hey silverridge3, what kind of fee does PayPal charge?

Look, man, it's all right listed here!

Robert Wright4 said:Anyone had any luck with Marathon?

They claim payouts to your account take maybe 3 to 5 business days. Well, I’m sitting here on day 10 now. I put the request in back on April 27th and—surprise, surprise—the cash still hasn't hit my account. So, I sent them an email on Monday just to see what the hold-up was, asking when I could actually expect my money, and they give me the standard line: "It's being processed, please allow 3-5 business days." Real helpful. So I just sent another one, basically telling them, "Look, I read your little rulebook, I know how long you *say* it takes, but it's been 10 days and I'm still broke."

And to top it all off, I went ahead and requested another withdrawal yesterday...

I usually use PayPal with Marat for my withdrawals. Usually, it's in within half an hour, tops...

I don't know, maybe I'm just getting old, but I feel like everything is changing way too fast lately. It’s like you blink and suddenly the world looks completely different. Anyway, what was I saying? Right. Just one of those days where my brain feels like it’s running on low battery. One of those slow mornings where even the coffee doesn't quite hit the spot. You ever get that feeling? Like you're just drifting through the noise? Yeah. That's me. says:
Hey everyone! Just popping in here with a quick question. Hopefully, one of you folks can help me out. 🙂
So, here’s what I’m looking for. I’d really appreciate it if anyone who actually knows their stuff—or better yet, has some real-world experience under their belt—could weigh in. If you're willing to lend a hand, please, step up. 🙂

Just a heads-up for anyone looking to jump on this deal: residents of the following countries are not eligible for this offer: USA. Residents of the following countries are not eligible for this offer : USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA. USAResidents of the following countries are not eligible for this offer : USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA.
Look, just... forget about it. Seriously. Just let it go. 😉
If you're actually looking to snag that bonus, just head over to... BetMGM and DraftKingsI mean, I think they’re offering a 100% match up to maybe $30—but honestly, you really ought to sit down and actually read the fine print before you go diving in. You know how these things go. 🙂

Morgan Myers2 said:Does anyone know the minimum withdrawal amount on Bet365 for winnings? Also, what’s the lowest stake they actually accept? I’m thinking about ditching my current bookie because they’ve honestly just started talking nonsense lately...

They asked me for at least 120 Euro before I could pull anything out, but as far as the minimum stake goes, I don't think there's really a cap.
Honestly, my life got so much easier once I switched over to DraftKings.