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Ashley Johnson6 Ashley Johnson6 Member
18 messages
joined Mar 2015
#2481 ·
Arthur Howard said:SBO is fine, but they can be such a pain sometimes...

My limit for EuroLeague basketball is $60.

I really messed up by signing up for the IMF. I thought I’d get huge limits—that’s what everyone says—but then they give me a $10 max bet on the NHL.

Pinnacle is definitely my top choice. Their only real downsides are the lack of depth and mediocre live betting, but Bet365 handles the live stuff so well that they kind of balance each other out.

If I could just find a book that offers plenty of live ITF matches—and isn't Bet365—that would be perfect.

Wait, isn't the IMF an Asian brokerage agency? How does it make sense for them to have a $10 limit? 😲

and Bet365 has improved so much too, since they're easily the most popular sportsbook in the world—nobody touches them when it comes to live betting.

I agree. This past summer, I built up this massive parlay over several months, and I couldn't figure out why they hadn't limited me yet...

I finally realized why they hadn't restricted my account a few months later—right after I lost almost everything. 🤣
jadedrifter2 jadedrifter2 Member
39 messages
joined Jun 2013
#2482 ·
Bryan Adams6 said:For those of you wondering how long it actually takes to get your cash out from the sportsbook—just a heads-up on the withdrawal process.

So, I put in a withdrawal request from BetMGM to my PayPal late Sunday night—just before midnight, actually—and now we wait.

The 2 dollars hit my PayPal account on Monday afternoon—took less than 24 hours, actually. Not too bad.

Pulled 3 dollars out of my PayPal around 7:30 last night.

About 4 dollars hit my foreign currency account over at Chase around noon this past Tuesday.

So, they claim it takes anywhere from two to five business days for funds to move from PayPal over to my checking account—which, let’s be honest, usually feels like an eternity—but this actually went through way faster than expected. 👍

Did they end up taking a cut from you?

jadesailor said:So, I ran into a bit of a mess with my PayPal—I had everything set up in the old currency, and since there’s no way to just swap it over, I figured the easiest move was to just close the account and start fresh with USD. Simple enough, right? Wrong. Now I’m stuck in this weird loop where I can't log back in because it says my account is locked, but when I try to sign up for a new one using the same email, it tells me I already have an account. It's one of those classic "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situations. Anyone ever dealt with this kind of headache before? What's the trick to getting out of this loop?

Edit: So, from what I can tell, I can't even open an account using the same email address—which is just incredibly stupid. Now I’m sitting here thinking the bookies are definitely going to mess with me since I didn't fund the account through my PayPal.
edit2: They won't even let me use the same mobile number—honestly, who are these geniuses?

Maybe try clearing your browser cookies—it’s worth a shot, honestly. Sometimes things just get stuck in the cache and acting like nothing's wrong when everything is clearly broken. It’s a classic fix, I know, a bit cliché, but sometimes you just have to wipe the slate clean and see if that does the trick.

Henry Hayes3 said:Don't go running a marathon.

The limits are absolutely brutal, man.
I’m pretty sure I just witnessed the slowest customer service interaction in human history. Seriously—if they were any slower, they’d be moving backward.
They’re starting to limit things—just thought I'd mention that. It feels like every time you get a decent rhythm going, some gatekeeper steps in to tighten the leash. Typical, really. Just one of those things you have to expect, I guess.

Do I really need to spell out more reasons? ☕

Every serious tipster worth their salt ends up following him.
Look, as a completely unprofessional tipster myself—if you can even call me that—I’m definitely staying far away from him. ☕

Henry Hayes3 said:I mean, honestly—if you look at any legit betting community site out there, they all have those sidebars with the odds listed right there... just sitting there.

If you're looking for a solid list of actual, legitimate sportsbooks—you know, the kind that won't vanish into thin air when you actually hit a parlay—here’s my take on where people usually land. It's a bit of a minefield out there, honestly, but some names carry more weight than others if you want to avoid the headache. For the big players, most people just stick to the heavy hitters like BetMGM or DraftKings. They've got the apps, they've got the liquidity, and they generally don't give you a hard time when it comes to payouts. If you're more into the massive variety of markets, FanDuel is usually the go-to, though I find their interface can be a little... much, sometimes. Then you have the guys like William Hill, which feels a bit more old-school in spirit, even if everything is digital now. There's also DraftKings if you're looking for those specific deep dives into niche stats. Just a heads up, though—stay away from any site that looks like it was designed in 1998 unless you enjoy fighting with glitchy menus. Stick to the household names if you value your sanity.
A quick rundown of those "hilarious" sportsbooks that love to slap you with limits the second you actually start winning—you know the type.
Honestly, those betting sites are just absolute trash.

DraftKings and FanDuel—they just aren't going to limit you.
And honestly, BetMGM has stepped up their game quite a bit lately—they’re pretty much the biggest player on the planet at this point, and nobody really touches them when it comes to live betting options.

Could you drop a link to those lists? I'm curious which ones you think are solid besides the two you mentioned.

Also, quick question for the group...
The other day, I got this "offer" in my inbox inviting me to join something called "ssport"—and yeah, that was the exact name, no joke. It’s an online sportsbook that uses the exact same logo, font, and color scheme as DraftKings, though from what I can tell, they aren't actually affiliated with them. They claim to have a full casino selection too, so I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about this outfit?
I have no clue how they even got a hold of my email address in the first place...
Arthur Howard Arthur Howard Active Member
128 messages
joined Sep 2014
#2483 ·
Anthony Perez55 said:Wait, hold on, isn't IBC an Asian brokerage agency? How on earth could they have a limit as low as 10 dollars? 😲

Exactly! Honestly, I was under the exact same impression that their limits were massive.

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They are actually "BetMGM" now, not IBC anymore. And let me tell you, it gets even more complicated because you're depositing through an agent—who, by the way, is going to skim 1.5% off your deposit right off the bat! Of course, that money shows up as "credit." You practically have to wager the entire deposited amount just to turn everything into actual withdrawable cash. So, imagine you have, say, 300 in credits and 200 in cash. Every subsequent bet you place gets deducted from your cash balance instead of your credit, which makes it nearly impossible to burn through that credit unless you dump the whole deposit in at once the very moment you make it. But then, of course, we run back into the issue of those ridiculous limits!

Now, regarding the whole matter of being limited by the bookie.

The bookie won't really come after you if you're gradually pulling out winnings. However, if you suddenly decide to drop 800+ on a single match, there is a very high probability they will limit your account the very second they process the payout for that winning bet.
John Bishop37 John Bishop37 Member
37 messages
joined Dec 2014
#2484 ·
Joseph Stewart38 said:Hold on a second—what is even the logic behind a sportsbook limiting you just because you're actually winning? Isn't being in the green the entire point of playing? It feels like some of these online books basically require you to lose if you want to keep playing. I honestly can't wrap my head around how these places even stay in business; surely there aren't many players out there willing to accept a deal where they're only allowed to play as long as they keep losing...

I’m right there with you. Since I'm relatively new to the world of online betting, I wasn't fully aware of which books were legitimate and which ones were total scams. Being part of this forum has helped me piece things together. We've touched on this before, but the veterans who really know the landscape should be putting together real, honest reviews on these boards. For instance, if I hadn't read about that ridiculous MARATON outfit, I might have wasted my time opening an account, and frankly, I don't need that kind of headache. Come on, you guys who actually know what you're doing—give us some intel. If we want to boycott the local rip-offs and stick to the decent options, we need that kind of guidance. A few of my friends and I made the jump to online betting, even though we're well over 50. You might think that's old for this, but if we want to encourage others to make the switch, we need to step up with high-quality, reliable reviews. It wasn't easy for me to decide to walk away from DraftKings and those other bottom-tier places, but we're slowly getting there.
John Bishop37 John Bishop37 Member
37 messages
joined Dec 2014
#2485 ·
Quick question for the group (and please don't take this as me bragging), but I’ve managed to pull in over 1,000 bucks on BetMGM lately. I honestly don't get why we aren't allowed to just call it actual money instead of using those silly nicknames. I also wanted to give a quick shout-out to everyone who helped me sort out my PayPal account and card situation, because I finally hit an ATM the other day to withdraw some of it. The exchange rate was actually pretty decent—around 7.68—so I wasn't complaining. But here is the real kicker, is BetMGM going to start limiting my account, and if they do, when is that hammer going to drop?
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
320 messages
joined Jul 2012
#2486 ·
John Bishop37 said:Quick question for everyone—and please don't take this as me blowing my own horn—but I just cleared over 1,000 bucks on BetMGM these past few days using that "potato money" term you all love. Honestly, I don't get why we aren't allowed to just call it actual currency.

We shouldn't even be calling it potato money, really, but hey—there’s a loophole in the rules, I guess. 🙄
The whole thing is just because it's a rule for this specific subforum; I've lost count of how many times I've explained the reasoning behind it, and frankly, I don't have the energy to go through it again.
Arthur Howard Arthur Howard Active Member
128 messages
joined Sep 2014
#2487 ·
Regarding those pesky account limits at BetMGM, please, do not fret! I mean, if you happen to snag a slightly larger profit on a single match—say, upwards of 800 dollars—you might want to prepare yourselves for the possibility of your account being limited to a profit range of somewhere between 6 and 36 dollars per bet, depending entirely on which sport you are eyeing. But until that happens, you are perfectly safe! This is especially true if you steer clear of those niche markets like USTA matches or smaller regional basketball and volleyball leagues.

So, here are a few of my own personal reviews regarding the various sportsbooks I have utilized or experimented with over the years:
DraftKings - (perfect for all the "standard" sports). Their limits are absolutely fantastic! You can practically wager whatever your heart desires on a single outcome. Typically, you'll see limits starting around 500 dollars for the smaller sports, scaling up to a whopping 40,000 dollars for major American sports. If you decide to drop 500 dollars on a specific play, they will simply adjust the odds or the margin accordingly, allowing you to place more money right then and there, almost indefinitely! The only real downside is that their market depth for things like moneyline, totals, or spreads is a bit thin across all sports. They do offer corner bets for the big leagues, though. A MASSIVE DRAWBACK when betting on player props (for instance, the NBA only features player props during the playoffs, if I recall correctly) is that the player MUST actually start the game for your bet to be valid.

BetMGM - truly the gold standard for live betting offerings! However, if you hit it big on a single match—think USTA tennis or some obscure regional basketball or volleyball—do brace yourselves, as they might limit you to a 6 to 36 dollar profit window, depending on whether you are playing tennis or the English Premier League. Before the match kicks off, the limits vary wildly by market: you might see 80 dollars for USTA, 160 for handball in minor leagues, maybe 300 to 360 for handball and basketball, climbing to 1200 for the top-tier leagues, and reaching as high as 3600 for major American sports. Generally speaking, those limits are about 4x or 5x higher during live action, though they fluctuate based on whether you are betting the match itself or specific prop markets (where limits tend to be a bit tighter).

FanDuel - they have that Asian sportsbook feel; the limits are quite decent, and they actually offer a broader selection than DraftKings—for example, they have HT/FT options which you won't find at DraftKings.
Dafabet - I suspect they are actually part of the same parent company as FanDuel, so if your limit is 500 dollars at FanDuel, you could theoretically put 400 dollars on both sides without the odds dropping too much. Just keep in mind that as soon as you approach that "max bet" threshold, the odds will immediately begin to shift.

18bet - a similar situation, except they can be incredibly difficult to deal with! They love nothing more than voiding bets if the margin shifts significantly. For instance, if you bet on American basketball at a -6.5 spread and it moves to -7, and eventually ends up at -23.5, they might just declare your bets void, claiming you placed them at an incorrect price and margin. On the bright side, they are quite good for Asian handicap soccer betting, as they allow much higher stakes—around 1,000 dollars for major leagues and roughly 400 dollars for those smaller, local matchups.

William Hill - they are quite generous initially, allowing single bets of 200 to 300 dollars pre-match and even up to 1200 dollars live without any fuss. Eventually, they might scale back your pre-match singles to around 35 or 40 dollars, but they still permit fairly substantial amounts during live play.

DraftKings - they boast a very wide array of player props (especially in basketball). The catch is that you really should keep your wagers under 25 or 30 dollars if you want to avoid being flagged and limited. Interestingly, the owner of the book is Tony G (the poker player, who, if I am not mistaken, was recently involved in running for a seat in the US Congress, or perhaps just considered it—I cannot be entirely certain!).

Tipico - they don't accept players from America, but if you could somehow get access, I would actually recommend them; they are known to allow 200 to 300 dollars on singles and are notoriously slow to adjust their odds.

Whatever you do, please stay far away from the following books:
betway, bet2be, betvictor, betcity, marathon, FanDuel, betsafe, betsson, betclic, expekt, tempobet, titanbet, and winner.

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Here are the current limits for the Champions League. So, that figure you see above, 61,712.00, represents the current "max bet" for one of the handicaps. It isn't actually that high right now because of the red circle icon indicating reduced limits, but as the match approaches its start time, the limit will either reach what is written above (when the circle disappears) or potentially even higher (indicated by a blue circle).
Eric Fox7 Eric Fox7 Regular
320 messages
joined Jul 2012
#2488 ·
Anthony Perez55 said:I know, I know—here come the moderator threats again. But seriously, there have been way too many "friendly" matches played this month and last just to line the pockets of the big sportsbooks. Some of the stuff we’ve seen lately is statistically impossible—just plain broken math—but whatever, I really don't want to go down that rabbit hole all over again right now...

Oh, come on. Don't even go there.
Look, I’m gonna ask you nicely—please stop bringing up the moderators and their decisions in your posts. Seriously. People usually get handed a warning card for that kind of stuff around here, so let's just avoid the headache, yeah?
Look, I’m not trying to be confrontational here—really, I’m not—but if you keep going down that path, you aren't actually going to achieve anything. All you're really doing is fast-tracking your own ban. 😉


Anthony Perez55 said:So, can anyone actually help me out with that "problem" mentioned above?

It’s all about the game.

Peamount Utd vs. UCD Waves

That's interesting—the game was originally set for December 6th, but now it’s been pushed back...

Honestly, I could have sworn it was only like thirty minutes ago that UCD Waves opened up with two quick goals right out of the gate—and if I recall correctly, I actually placed an over 2.5 goals bet for the first half around the 20th minute... only to end up losing it. Typical.
I mean, I think I even remember it being 3-0 at FT... if my memory isn't totally failing me.

🤔🤔🤔

I stumbled upon this one—the score column is totally blank, but there hasn't been any official word about a cancellation or a delay either.

I can't believe I’m still looking back at this old match report from 2011—time really does fly, doesn't it? It feels like a lifetime ago. Looking at how things unfolded that day, it’s funny how much the game changes, yet the same old frustrations always seem to resurface. You read through these old archives and you realize just how much we all thought we knew back then, only to be proven wrong by the chaos of a live match. It’s one of those classic instances where the stats tell one story, but the actual energy on the field was something else entirely. Just one of those days where everything felt slightly off, if you know what I mean.

It says here that the match was called off—though it doesn't actually say when exactly. http://extratime.ie/fixtures/teams/t...66/2021/99999/

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It’s possible they played out the first half—which would explain why your ticket is already looking like a lost cause—but the whole thing got cut short before the whistle blew.
Brenda Taylor13 Brenda Taylor13 Active Member
235 messages
joined Jan 2018
#2489 ·
Arthur Howard said:Don't sweat the limits at BetMGM. Look, if you bank a decent profit—say $800 or more—on a single match, you can expect them to cap your account at a $6-$36 profit range depending on the sport. Until then, you're good. Especially if you stay away from those niche markets like USTA matches or minor league basketball/volleyball.

Wait a second, let me make sure I've got this straight... so if I hit an $800 profit on one match at BetMGM, I'll never be able to pull in more than $36 again??? Are you kidding me? Is that actually how it works?!? That’s not a sportsbook, that’s a total joke... honestly, I might as well just stick to our local crooks back home; even with all their shady business and 10% taxes, at least they let you actually win more than $83 on a single bet.$83

BetMGM has the best live betting selection ever. But if you hit them hard on one match (like a USTA match, some random volleyball, or minor league hoops), count on being limited to a $6-$36 profit window, depending on whether you're playing tennis or the English Premier League. Pre-match limits vary by market too—maybe $80 for USTA, $160 for handball in smaller leagues, $300-$360 for handball and basketball, up to $1200 for the major five leagues, and maybe $3600 for American sports. All of that is usually 4x or 5x higher during live betting, though limits are slightly lower on live parlays compared to straight bets.

So what are the limits for tennis, ATP, WTA, and Grand Slams?

William Hill lets you drop $200-$300 on singles pre-match and live without any issues, sometimes up to $1200. Later on, they might throttle your pre-match singles down to $35-$40, but they still allow decent amounts for live betting.

Are you serious? This is ridiculous... I'm not trying to brag or anything, but I have to say this for the sake of the argument... I've been using DraftKings and could put down thousands on a single bet without anyone blinking twice. Now I'm reading that the big-name William Hill has limits around $200. I always thought these massive corporations turning over billions would be way more flexible than the local thieves operating in a small market like ours. But apparently, our homegrown sharks are way more chill about stakes than these famous global sites... you can actually bet more here than at these hyped-up online giants... seriously, what is this? A $200 limit? I'm genuinely disappointed...🤦

Alright people, let's get real here. Tell me you're joking... is it actually true that limits at these huge, famous online books are capped at $200, while some places are limiting us to $36?!? Seriously, folks, I've seen it with my own eyes—someone walks into a local sportsbook during an England-USA match and drops $0.00 on a single bet without a hitch. I don't know what kind of guy he was, but the bet went through. Same goes for seeing people put down a few thousand on a tennis parlay; it just happens. And now you're telling me someone who was used to dropping thousands at our local spots suddenly has to settle for a $200 max on a single parlay at an online book?!? That is absolutely absurd...
Arthur Howard Arthur Howard Active Member
128 messages
joined Sep 2014
#2490 ·
When we talk about those pesky limits over at BetMGM, we’re really just talking about the smaller markets! If you happen to be placing a wager on a massive matchup, say an England-USA game, your limits are going to be significantly higher, so you won't run into any of those annoying restrictions.

To give you a clearer picture, let's look at a WTA match I was watching live; my profit limit was set at 1,300 dollars. So, regardless of what the odds might be, your total profit is capped at 1,300 dollars. However, keep in mind that this applies to a single set of odds—once the odds shift, you can actually place another bet for an additional 1,300 dollars in profit, and you can keep doing that for every different price point they offer! Isn't that a clever little loophole?

Take a look at this live match from William Hill back from last year. I honestly can't tell you what the actual "max bet" was because they simply don't provide an option to show it.
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Brenda Taylor13 Brenda Taylor13 Active Member
235 messages
joined Jan 2018
#2491 ·
Alright, so regarding live betting... what kind of limits are we actually looking at before a match even kicks off? Like, let's say it’s just your average ATP or WTA match—how much can I drop on a bet before they start breathing down my neck and limiting my account?
Ashley White Ashley White Member
30 messages
joined Sep 2019
#2492 ·
Anthony Perez55 said:If this turns out to be true, it just confirms my suspicions that BetMGM occasionally throws out live matches that look incredibly shady.

We’ve already beaten this topic to death, but here we go again... BetMGM doesn't even have a rule regarding how long friendlies need to last. If they play two 25-minute halves, you lose. If you were playing the under and found out beforehand they were doing 2x25, wouldn't you have made a killing—assuming three goals didn't drop before the 50th minute, of course?
Friendlies are a massive gamble. I was watching one of our local exhibition games the other day where the ref casually called halftime in the 42nd minute. Usually, there's no stoppage time in friendlies, but this guy decided to add extra time for the first half and didn't blow the whistle until around the 95th minute.
Anthony Perez55 said:I could swear it was just half an hour ago that UCD Waves scored two quick ones at the start; if I had placed an over 3.5 goals bet in the 20th minute, I would have lost...
I think I even remember the FT being 3-0, if I recall correctly..

Well, did you actually jump on their live chat, send them a link to the delayed match, and ask what the deal was? Did you push them to provide a source if they insisted your bet was a loser?

And here is a little piece of advice—not just for you, but for everyone. You walk into that chat with humility; you act polite because you suspect something isn't quite right.
If they present evidence that you're wrong, then you apologize. But how can they truly be certain when you’re holding specific links and data? Once they've proven their point, you politely plead for understanding, perhaps asking if, as a loyal customer, they might offer some sort of goodwill bonus to make up for the frustration.
Of course, if you suspect they aren't actually in the right, despite their insistence, and all else fails, you threaten to take it straight to the IBAS, or failing that, to the SBR.
It really depends on which sportsbook you're dealing with.
I once had a dispute with a major bookmaker via IBAS; I was absolutely right and had everything documented in black and white, but they seemed determined to be stubborn just for the sake of it...
John Bishop37 John Bishop37 Member
37 messages
joined Dec 2014
#2493 ·
Joseph Stewart38, I’m with you on every single word. These bottom-feeders at our local bookies were taking massive amounts of money, and I’m only just now starting to wrap my head around how messy this all is. To give you a concrete example using BetMGM: let's say I put down 300 dollars on a few parlays involving the top European leagues and the Champions League, hitting a +1000 underdog run that nets me a 3,000 dollar payout. Am I going to see them start limiting my action right after that?
Ashley White Ashley White Member
30 messages
joined Sep 2019
#2494 ·
Joseph Stewart38 said:So, we’ve talked about the live betting... but what about the limits on pre-match action? Say you're looking at an average ATP or WTA match—how much can you actually drop before they start breathing down your neck and limiting your account?


John Bishop37 said:Joseph Stewart38, I couldn't agree more with a single word you wrote. These absolute losers of ours were throwing around massive amounts of money, and frankly, I’m only just now starting to make sense of the whole mess. Let’s look at a hypothetical scenario with BetMGM: say I drop 300 dollars on a few parlays involving the top European leagues and the Champions League, hitting a 10.00 odd to pocket a cool 3,000 dollars. Am I really going to have to worry about getting my account flagged or limited?

Do you people even bother reading what's being written here? Seriously. If you actually placed a bet on Federer vs. Djokovic for a five-figure sum in US dollars—assuming we were at the site of that recent national referendum—would you really be worried about hitting a betting limit when the odds are sitting at 25? Or are you just going to ignore the obvious?

If you actually manage to hit a +300 underdog in that upcoming match between Aleksenko and Agabugin, don't be surprised when you suddenly find yourself facing a permanent limit on your account. Is it really too much to ask for a little bit of luck without getting punished for it?

And my response to the highlighted point—I suppose it should be perfectly obvious from what I’ve already laid out, shouldn't it? No.
John Bishop37 John Bishop37 Member
37 messages
joined Dec 2014
#2495 ·
Before I head out, I should probably give a quick shout-out to Arthur Howard for breaking down those bookmakers for us.
Brenda Taylor13 Brenda Taylor13 Active Member
235 messages
joined Jan 2018
#2496 ·
Tyler Taylor82 said:You guys seriously don't read what's written right here, do you? I swear, it's like talking to a brick wall sometimes. If you actually took a second to pay attention—seriously, just one second—you’d see what I mean. If you put your money on Federer vs. Novak Djokovic, you’re looking at a five-digit payout. Just saying. So, I was thinking about this whole thing—you know, regarding that official currency they were voting on in the referendum—and it got me wondering... are we actually going through with it? Like, are we really going to jump headfirst into using it? It's one of those things that just keeps spinning around in my head, honestly. Look, if you actually manage to nail a 25.00 odds bet, you aren't going to have to worry about getting your account flagged or limited—not immediately, anyway. It’s a long shot, sure, but hey, if you hit that, you've earned the right to play!

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Too good.

Look, if you actually manage to hit a +300 underdog using some weird three-digit decimal odd combo on that Aleksenko vs. Agabugin match—seriously, good luck with that—you’re basically asking for trouble. There is a massive chance you’ll get limited by the bookie almost immediately. They hate it when you actually win, it's a joke.

Alright, look, if I actually manage to nail a bet like that one, am I just going to get flagged for those specific matches? Or is the bookie gonna go full scorched earth on me and limit my action on absolutely everything live from here on out—I'm talking Grand Slams, Champions League, and pretty much anything else I touch in the future?
So, here's the million-dollar question—will BetMGM basically blacklist you for life if you actually manage to hit a massive payday on some random futures bet or a low-level Challenger match just once? It’s honestly infuriating how they operate. You finally catch a break, you nail that long shot, and suddenly you're treated like a criminal instead of someone who actually knows what they're doing. Does one big win mean they're going to slap you with permanent limits on everything? It feels like as soon as you stop being a "customer" and start being a "winner," the gates slam shut.
John Bishop37 John Bishop37 Member
37 messages
joined Dec 2014
#2497 ·
Tyler Taylor82 said:The thing is, you guys aren't actually reading what’s being said here. If you were to bet on Federer vs. Novak Djokovic using a five-digit figure in whatever the local currency is where this referendum took place, and you managed to nail a 25.00 odds longshot, they wouldn't even think twice about limiting you.

But if you try to put down a three-digit sum on a match with odds around 3.00, like Aleksenko vs. Agabugin, then there's a massive chance you're going to run straight into a limit.

And regarding the bolded question, I think my point was pretty obvious. The answer is NO.


Oh, we're reading, believe me, but we're just exhausted by how tiny these limits are. It feels surreal when you consider these sportsbooks plaster their logos on the biggest stadiums and the jerseys of the world's elite clubs. It seems fundamentally wrong to pour millions into global advertising campaigns only to turn around and cap players at such pathetic amounts.
Ashley White Ashley White Member
30 messages
joined Sep 2019
#2498 ·
Joseph Stewart38 said:🤣🤣🤣🤣

Too good to be true.

Fine, let's say you actually nail that bet; will they restrict you solely to those specific matchups, or will the hammer fall on everything you ever touch in the future, including Grand Slams, the Champions League, and everything else under the sun?
Is bet365 really going to shadow-ban you for life from all betting just because you managed to hit one massive win on some random futures or a Challenger match??

When bet365 decides to limit you, it’s total and permanent. I've tried pleading with them several times, and while they always give you the "we'll review it" line, they never actually follow through. Someone once told me their limits were lifted, but honestly, that was ages ago—probably back when I was still betting seriously....
bet at home - got limited on live betting, but pre-match was fine.
william hill - got limited on pre-match, but live was fine.

So, everyone plays games with their restrictions, except for bet365; once they flag you, your only real option is to start begging for a friend's, a parent's, or an uncle's identity to use. 😁
Brenda Taylor13 Brenda Taylor13 Active Member
235 messages
joined Jan 2018
#2499 ·
John Bishop37 said:Look, we’re all reading through these posts, but honestly? We’re just feeling completely powerless because of these tiny, pathetic betting limits. It makes zero sense! You see these massive bookmakers plastering their logos all over the biggest stadiums in the world and sponsoring the jerseys of the most elite clubs on the planet—I mean, they're everywhere! So, how does it make any sense that they spend millions on global advertising just to turn around and slap us with such microscopic limits? It’s absolute madness—they want the fame, but they don't want to actually pay out when things get interesting. Just feels like a total joke, if you ask me.

That’s exactly what I’m talking about! These Bookmakers are pulling in massive millions—we're talking serious cash—and then they turn around and blow huge amounts of money on advertisements all over the biggest stadiums in the country. But the second you actually have some luck and try to take a decent little profit? Boom. They shut you down. They limit you immediately. It's such a joke! 🤦

I mean, honestly, those scammers over there are probably living their best lives because of this. Back home in the States, I’ve never once run into anyone trying to limit my account—it doesn't matter if I hit a massive parlay on some random Challenger tennis match or a high-stakes Champions League game. They just let you play.

Tyler Taylor82 said:Man, once bet365 hits you with those limits, it’s game over—it applies to everything and feels like a life sentence. I’ve actually reached out to them a few times, begging for a review, and they always give me that same old line about "looking into it," but then... nothing. Total radio silence. I heard some guy mention once that his limits actually got lifted, but honestly, that was ages ago—like, back when I was actually betting with any kind of serious momentum... now? It's just a dead end.
So, I’m sitting there at home, right? Just minding my own business, trying to get a little action going—and then BOOM. Total brick wall. I hit a limit on the live betting, but here's the kicker: the pre-match stuff is still working just fine. Like, what kind of logic is that even supposed to be?! It’s absolutely maddening. One minute you're riding high, feeling like you've actually got a shot, and the next, they've basically put a leash on you the second things get interesting in real-time. It’s such a headache—honestly, it feels like they're just waiting for you to start winning before they pull the plug on the fun part. Just one of those days where everything feels slightly rigged against you, I guess. Typical.
Man, William Hill really just pulled the rug out from under me—hit a limit on my pre-match bets, but get this, they’re letting me go wild on the live stuff without any issues. It’s honestly such a joke! One minute you're trying to get a decent play down before the whistle blows, and the next, they're treating you like you're some kind of high-roller threat just for wanting to place a regular bet. But then, suddenly, when things are actually happening in real-time? No problem at all. It makes zero sense—it’s like they want you to gamble while your heart rate is spiking instead of letting you actually plan anything out. Just absolute nonsense, if you ask me.

Honestly, it feels like everyone else is out there playing games and trying to pull some fast one—except for the bet365 team. Seriously. Once they hit you with those limits, you're basically stuck. You’ll end up having to beg your buddy, your mom, your dad, or even your random uncle just to get a decent account to work with. It's ridiculous. 😁

So, basically, you take money on a lower-tier match just ONCE—just one single time!—and that’s it. You're blacklisted forever. You can never, ever land a decent payout on any sport again because you had the audacity, the absolute nerve, to bet a few thousand bucks on a match that wasn't even a major headline event. Seriously, it's like the universe just decides you've had your fun and shuts the door in your face. It's ridiculous. 🤦

Please, somebody tell me this isn't true... I mean, seriously? It’s like we’re talking about some sketchy little corner bookie in the middle of nowhere instead of these massive, world-renowned institutions!
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#2500 ·
Joseph Stewart38 said:So, apparently, if you dare to take their money just once on some minor league match, you're essentially banned from ever seeing a decent payout in any sport again because you had the audacity to win a few thousand dollars on a non-major event? 🤦

Please, tell me this isn't actually true... it feels like we're talking about some small-town corner bookie rather than world-renowned institutions.

No, you've misread me again; I wrote that once you get limited, you stay limited for life. 😁
And the real answer to the question above is that there's a massive probability you'll face a limit if you walk away with significant cash from a lower-tier competition...

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