Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?

Thinking about pulling some cash out of my Bet365 account. Does anyone know which US sportsbook makes this the easiest? I was thinking of moving the funds from Bet365 over to Skrill and then into an American bookie where I could just walk into a physical location and grab the cash. I'm mainly wondering if there's one that won't force me to wager the money first, or at least won't demand some ridiculous turnover requirement before they let me touch it.

thanks

dustycyclist19 said:I'm looking to pull some cash out of my Bet365 account. Does anyone know which US sportsbook makes this the easiest? My plan is to move the funds from Bet365 over to Skrill and then transfer them to an American sportsbook where I can just walk into a physical location and withdraw the cash. I'm mainly wondering if there's a specific book that won't force me to wager the money first, or at least won't demand some ridiculous percentage of turnover before letting me touch my own cash?

thanks

Germany doesn't require it

So, here’s my plan: I’m looking to play on sites like DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, and BetRivers. I’ve already moved some funds over to one of them using Paysafecard. Since I don't have a massive bankroll for betting, my strategy is to keep my money in Skrill and just transfer it to whichever sportsbook is offering the best odds for my specific bets that day. Once I hit a win, I’ll just move the cash back to Skrill.

The issue is that my Skrill account is currently set up in dollars. I’m assuming they’re going to hit me with conversion fees every single time I try to deposit into a sportsbook that operates in a different currency. Would the smartest move be to just close this account and open a new one specifically in euros, or will they still find a way to charge me fees even then?

Noah Murphy2 said:So, here's the deal: I'm planning on rotating through DraftKings, Bet365, and maybe some other local sites. I already moved some cash over to one of them using Paysafecard. Since I don't have a massive bankroll to just throw around, my strategy is to keep everything sitting in my Skrill account and then just transfer funds to whichever sportsbook is offering the best odds on any given day. Once I hit a winner, I'll just pull the money back into Skrill.

The catch is, my Skrill account is set up in dollars. I’m assuming I’m going to get absolutely hammered by conversion fees every single time I try to deposit into a site that operates in euros. Is the smart move here to just shut down this account and open a brand new one in euros, or am I still going to get nickel-and-dimed by fees regardless?

If you switch to a Euro Skrill account, you're going to lose way less in fees, so I'd definitely recommend just opening a new one.

My Skrill balance isn't budging! Here’s the deal: I had $6 sitting in there, so I tried to move $5 over to my BetMGM account. Once I entered the code, everything looked perfect—my betting balance showed the updated amount, but my Skrill total stayed exactly the same. It's like the money vanished from one side but never actually left the other.

I'm running into some trouble trying to get my winnings out via Skrill from BetMGM.
The only deposits I ever made were two separate transactions through Skrill, and I'm not even trying to withdraw the full balance or touch any bonus funds—it’s just my own money. I've been attempting to process this withdrawal since Friday, but nothing has happened. To make matters worse, I've sent several emails and reached out to their customer support, but I haven't received a single response to my inquiries.

Has anyone else dealt with something similar lately?

Amanda Bailey27 said:I'm having trouble getting my Skrill withdrawal processed on BetMGM.
The only deposits I made (just two) were via Skrill, and I'm not even trying to withdraw my full balance or any bonus funds; I just want my money. I've been trying to pull it out since Friday and nothing has happened. Neither their email nor customer support has responded to my inquiries.

Has anyone else run into similar issues?

Maybe try sending an inquiry in English if the local support isn't getting back to you.

No idea about the English version 👍

To be honest, I think I might have gotten a bit carried away, since I wasn't really aware of this x4 rule; I was under the impression that you only had to wager the deposit plus the bonus amount, so I guess this is probably useful information for other players to keep in mind

A withdrawal will only be possible after the bonus requirements have been fulfilled. You have to play your deposit + bonus 4 times on sport bets with minimum odds of 1.7. In total you need to play 1,200 USD.

Colleagues, I need some urgent advice if anyone knows... regarding a basketball handicap bet placed live on Bet365... does the outcome depend on the score at the end of regulation, or are overtime periods included in the calculation?

swiftlynx34 said:Guys, I need help ASAP if anyone knows... when you're betting on a basketball handicap live over at BetMGM... does the spread apply to just the regulation score, or do they count overtime too?

They really ought to spell it out right there in the bet slip, but my gut tells me overtime counts.

driftingotter47 said:The bets should be based on regulation time, though I suspect overtime counts too.

And they probably count if you end up losing the bet... damn it.

Isn't it almost always the case that 99% of all betting houses operate on an Overtime basis? If they don't, wouldn't they be obligated to explicitly state that right there in the rules?

Is it actually possible to take advantage of those "free bet" promos from foreign sportsbooks—you know, the ones meant for new users and such—when the terms & conditions explicitly state they’re strictly for residents of the USA or Ireland, especially since they require identity verification via an ID scan? I'm sure many of you have run into this exact situation before...

Bryan Taylor said:Is there any way to actually grab those "free bet" promos from overseas bookies—you know, the ones meant for new sign-ups and stuff—when their terms and conditions explicitly state they’re strictly for residents of the USA or Ireland, especially since they require you to verify your identity by scanning an ID? I’m sure plenty of you guys have run into this exact situation before...

Not a chance. It just isn't possible.

Can someone give me the lowdown on Interwetten...

Just looking for the general scoop—how are they doing? Deposits, withdrawals, odds, just the basics.

Terry Rogers2 said:Of course it's not possible.

I highly doubt many people here are actually playing back-lay strategies while trying to squeeze value out of bonuses on one side... Without the bonus, there's no point, and the house edge is never in your favor.

Frank Morgan30 said:Can someone give me the lowdown on Interwetten? Like, what's the deal with them...

Just looking for the general vibe—deposits, withdrawals, odds, just the basics, really.

The odds are usually better than average, but man, they are painfully slow to react—they'll drop them a few hours after everyone else has already moved. Payouts are quick enough, though I'm pretty sure your first one has to go through a bank transfer, but... honestly? They’ll probably just block you the second you register. 😁

Bryan Taylor said:Oh, I'm sure plenty of you are obsessed with those back-lay schemes using bonuses on one side... But honestly, without a bonus, there's zero point, and the US just never gets any support

Well, look, there are still some sportsbooks out there offering bonuses to American players, even if our numbers are shrinking every single day (right now, players from Canada get better deals, so you can see exactly how much they love us 😁).
The whole back/lay strategy doesn't make much sense either—at least not using DraftKings, since the commission for American users is sitting at 7%. (Sure, you can find some agent combinations with a fixed 3.8% commission via DraftKings, but that's really for the heavy hitters).
It actually makes more sense to go against the grain with FanDuel (only a 2% commission, though the liquidity is way lower) or stick with BetMGM and the Asian books like 12bet, Dafabet, or William Hill.
Bottom line? The golden age of bonuses is long gone.
Sadly enough.

Just signed up for BetMGM, but the layout is a mess. I can't even find basic stuff like halftime or full-time markets; honestly, half the menu makes zero sense. For example, they show it like this:

HDP HOME AWAY O/U OVER UNDER

FIFA - UEFA Champions League
03/11
12:45 Chelsea-vs-Paris 1 3.130 1.409 1.5-2 1.497 2.730 +3
03/11
12:45 Chelsea-vs-Paris 0.5-1 2.410 1.649 2 1.666 2.340 +3
03/11
12:45 Chelsea-vs-Paris 0.5 2.060 1.884 2-2.5 1.970 1.952 +3
03/11
12:45 Chelsea-vs-Paris 0-0.5 1.775 2.200 2.5 2.250 1.719 +3
03/11
12:45 Chelsea-vs-Paris 0.0 1.471 2.880 2.5-3 2.650 1.526 +3

Their notation is total gibberish to me. Anyone can explain what this means, or better yet, suggest a sportsbook that actually uses common sense?