Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?

Well, hats off to you! Honestly, Marathon came knocking on my door asking for all sorts of paperwork after I had only placed two or three bets. They actually went ahead and locked my account until I got everything sent over to them!
It seems like everyone else was demanding documentation right before they’d release any winnings, isn't it funny how that works? I had the exact same experience with every single one of the poker rooms I've ever played at.

If I may just drift slightly off-topic for a moment...

Would anyone be so kind as to tell me which sportsbooks currently include ITF in their offerings? If you could provide a bit of detail regarding their specific terms or how they handle it, I would be absolutely delighted!

bet365, which you probably already know about
Marathon is a bit more limited, but you’re likely aware of that too
Paddy Power has even worse limits than Marathon, though you can sometimes manage to get a live bet in

I’ve got a decent chunk of cash sitting in my bet365 account and I need to get it out. I originally topped up using my Chase Inspire Visa, but since they won't let me withdraw back to the card, my only option is a Bank Wire transfer straight to my checking account. The $50 minimum isn't the issue—it's the fact that this is a significant amount. After a quick Google search, I'm seeing all these warnings about banks flagging large transfers and getting hit with endless phone calls... if you try to pull a big sum directly to a card.

So, what's the move? Should I link my card to Payoneer? I went ahead and set up a Payoneer account and added my card, but then they did that annoying thing where they charge a random amount between $1 and $2.99 just to verify it. My statement shows a deduction of about $2.50. Am I really supposed to just guess how much they took in USD?
I don't get why bet365 doesn't support PayPal. That would be the seamless way to do this.

Give the bank a call and find out exactly how many dollars they skimmed from you, or just manually calculate $4.75 back into USD using the bank's exchange rate from the day the transaction cleared. Watch your step here... you only get three shots at verification before things get messy.

Why on earth do people simply refuse to read the instructions on Payoneer?!?! It clearly states right there that you shouldn't "link" your Payoneer account to a card held in a different currency, because if you do, aren't you just left playing a guessing game about what the actual amount withdrawn was?

shadowpilot14 said:I’ve got a decent chunk of cash sitting in bet365 and I want to get it out. I originally deposited using my Chase Inspire Visa card (USD account), but since I can't withdraw directly back to the card, my only option is a Bank Wire transfer straight to my checking account. The minimum withdrawal is $50, which isn't the issue—it's the fact that this is a significant amount of money. Since Google led me here (after searching through about 80 different pages), I'm reading all these horror stories about banks getting suspicious and calling you when you try to wire a large sum directly to your account.

So, what's the move? Should I link my card to Payoneer? I set up a Payoneer account and added the card, but then they charged me a random amount between $1 and $2.99 to verify it. My statement just shows the charge in local currency. How am I supposed to guess exactly how many dollars they took?
I honestly don't get why bet365 doesn't support PayPal; that would be the perfect solution.

Just hang tight for five days. You'll see the exact Euro amount they pulled right there in the transaction description. That's how Payoneer works now... it used to be a pain where you had to call them
to have them fix it manually.

If nothing shows up in the description after five days, hit up support. Look for "my card or my account is in a different currency." They'll probably ask you to upload some documents...

You've got plenty of options though...

Best,

Thanks for the help.

Hey everyone... I’ve got a bit of a question regarding bonuses. I'm trying to figure out if Bet365 is actually going to let me cash out my bonus if I'm using a Paysafecard to fund my account. See, I’ve got about 100 bucks total spread across a few different cards, but the biggest single balance I have on any one card is only about 15 bucks. So, what's the deal? Is Bet365 going to pay out the full 100 bucks once I hit the requirements, or am I just stuck getting that measly 15 bucks back from whichever card holds the most weight?

Why don't you just reach out to their support team directly? Simply log in to your account and jump straight into the live chat feature.

Is this one of those special bonuses they tend to offer when you haven't been active on your account for a while, specifically designed to entice you back into the fold?

shadowpilot14 said:I won a decent amount on bet365 and want to withdraw it. I originally deposited using my Chase Inspire Visa card (USD account), but naturally, I can't withdraw back to the card itself; I can only use a Bank Wire transfer to send it straight to my account. The minimum withdrawal is $50, which isn't an issue, but since it's a larger sum, I'm a bit concerned. A search on Google brought me here (page 80 or so), where people are discussing potential issues with banks and getting calls from them if you withdraw large amounts directly to a card.

What should I do then? Should I link the card to Payoneer? I set up a Payoneer account and entered my card details, but it told me a random amount between $1 and $2.99 was deducted and that I need to verify it. My statement shows a charge of about $2.00. How am I supposed to guess exactly how many dollars were taken?
I don't understand why bet365 doesn't support PayPal; that would be the ideal way.

If you deposit via card, the only way to withdraw is through a bank account. Even if you deposit using Payoneer or Skrill, you will still eventually have to move it to your bank. Those are just the rules.

David Thomas8 said:Hi everyone... I have a question regarding bonuses. I'm wondering if Bet365 will actually pay out my bonus if I deposit using Paysafecards. I have about $100 total spread across several different cards; the most I have on any single card is roughly $15. Will Bet365 pay out the full $100, or will they only pay the $15 from whichever card I used for a specific transaction?

They won't. Paysafecard doesn't count.

I notice most of you seem to be just playing around, and bonuses aren't really being discussed much here... I see them being advertised everywhere on various websites lately, but I can't quite figure out if these offers are legitimate or if they're just some kind of elaborate scam...🤷
Because, if this isn't some sort of trick, then one could theoretically earn a few thousand dollars without much trouble, right? So, my dilemma is twofold: first, is any of this actually true, and second, if it isn't, where is the catch? Why does it seem like everyone—or at least the vast majority—avoids using these bonuses altogether? Is there some sort of issue when it comes to actually withdrawing the money from these bonuses? I would be so grateful if anyone who has successfully cashed out a bonus could share how much they actually managed to get...

Nobody ever talks about the bonuses, and honestly, given how ridiculous the requirements are to actually see a dime, I can't say I'm surprised 🤷

Different sportsbooks have varying approaches toward these so-called bonus hunters. Sometimes they block them, sometimes they don't; I guess it just depends on the specific bookmaker you're dealing with.

Eric Fox7 said:Nobody ever brings up the bonuses, mostly because the requirements to actually claim them are just absolute garbage... so I suppose it isn't really surprising that they get ignored 🤷

Thank you so much! You have truly saved me quite a bit of time, and likely a fair amount of money as well... when one considers the sheer volume of endless web pages constantly shouting about various bonuses, it becomes quite difficult to navigate through the noise and determine who can actually be trusted, but it is heartening to see that this forum is filled with experienced individuals who are genuinely willing to lend a hand! Best of luck to everyone out there! 🙂

Kyle Morris7 said:Thanks! You’ve saved me a ton of time, and likely some cash too. It’s nearly impossible to navigate through those endless pages of bonus offers without losing your mind—how is one even supposed to know who to trust? It’s good to see there are seasoned members here willing to lend a hand. Best of luck to everyone! 🙂

Well, I wouldn't say it's quite that black and white. Generally speaking, the smaller the rollover requirement, the better the deal. To suggest that all bonuses are useless is a massive stretch. Just look at T&C requirements where you have a 10X rollover or less with odds under 1.9 (off the top of my head)—those aren't bad by any means.
The more they start excluding certain bets from contributing to that rollover—saying singles don't count, or banning live betting, Asian handicaps, or over/unders—the worse the bonus actually is. Not to sound like a walking advertisement, but DraftKings has a pretty decent 4x rollover with a minimum odd of 1.7. You deposit $200, play through $300, and once you hit $1,200 in total wagered amount, you can withdraw.
Also, make sure Skrill isn't excluded from the promotion if that's how you're funding your account.

Tyler Taylor82 said:well, I suppose things aren't quite as black and white as they might initially appear...

I believe BetMGM is the one being discussed, isn't it? I took a quick look just now, but I can't help but wonder if those wagering requirements are a bit steep... unless, of course, one is playing with significant capital!
It seems they even offer a double bonus for the casino section!! Have you spent any time playing Blackjack or perhaps some Poker lately? I find myself wondering whether hitting those bonus targets feels more attainable there than it does when dealing with sports betting...

http://www.betfred.com/ I finally pulled the trigger and opened an account over at Betfred—strictly for horse racing, mind you; that was my one and only motivation. So, I went ahead and deposited some funds. They mentioned using a card if I wanted to qualify for a bonus, which seems standard enough, but here’s where things get weird: their only ways to reach them are via email or phone. I’ve sent emails, and... nothing. Total radio silence. Does anyone here actually have an active account with these guys? I'm curious if anyone else has run into this, because I can't say I've ever dealt with a site that ignores my messages for seven straight days. It's starting to feel a little sketchy, wouldn't you agree?
Thanks in advance for any insight.

Kyle Morris7 said:So BetMGM is the one? I just took a look, but aren't those requirements pretty steep? Unless, of course, you're playing with massive stakes!
I noticed they even offer a double bonus for the casino section!! Have you tried any Blackjack or Poker there? Is hitting the wagering requirements easier on table games than it is with sports betting?

Yeah, BetMGM. If $300 isn't "massive stakes" to you, then please, by all means, continue gambling beyond your means. For anyone actually serious about sports betting, turning over a deposit plus bonus four times within 90 days should be a walk in the park.
I don't have much experience with casino games or poker, but from what I've gathered, the terms always seem significantly worse, especially since most US casinos restrict bonus wagering almost exclusively to slots.

swiftbadger252 said:http://www.betfred.com/ I opened an account at this sportsbook specifically because I wanted to bet on horse racing—that was my only motivation. I’ve already deposited funds via card, which seems fine, and while I understand the bonus requirements, the issue is their customer service. They only offer email or phone support, and they haven't responded to my emails. Does anyone here have an account with them? What has your experience been? I've never encountered a place where my emails go ignored for seven straight days, so it makes me wonder if this site is legitimate.
Thanks in advance for any insight.

It is certainly peculiar that they aren't getting back to you. If memory serves, you typically need to place an initial bet of around $25 at odds of 2.0 to trigger a free bet of equal value—though usually, with a free bet, you only keep the winnings, not the stake itself. BetMGM is generally a reputable outfit; perhaps try using their live chat instead.https://livechat.boldchat.com/aid/14...w.betfred.com/

I placed a bet last night on that pathetic sportsbook—damn it, I play my cards close to the vest, so I can never seem to burn through those ten dollars in free credits 😁—predicting Yaya Touré would score a goal. Woke up this morning, checked the results, saw he scored, yet the bet shows red on the site, a total loss. I sent an inquiry, wondering where the hell my money went... it took four or five hours before the funds finally hit my account, but there was no email, no notification, absolutely no apology or explanation regarding how much they skim off the top...

Now I have to audit all my active wagers, just to see how many more times they've screwed me over...😁