Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?

How long does it take to get money from BetMGM to my Chase account? 🤔

Is anyone here actually using this site for online betting? I'm just trying to get a feel for how things work—specifically regarding deposits and withdrawals... and also... I heard there’s a way to sell off odds you've already locked in. Like, if you grab a line before a game starts—say something around 1.40—and then those odds start dropping while the match is live, can you actually sell that position to someone else on the platform? Thanks in advance, cheers...

Hi there! So, here’s the deal... I’ve run into a massive headache with BetMGM!!! I deposited $100 using a Paysafecard and snagged a $100 bonus, bringing my total balance to $200. I placed a bet with the full $200 and actually hit a parlay, walking away with about $600. According to the terms, I had to wager an additional $600 before I could withdraw. Well, I did exactly that, and wouldn't you know it—I hit again for a whopping $1,860! But then, things went completely sideways. As soon as I tried to withdraw my winnings to PayPal, they went ahead and locked my account! Their excuse? They claim I opened multiple accounts from the same IP address.😢Of course, that is absolutely not true! Now my account is frozen, and my money is just sitting there out of reach. When I asked for proof, they sent me some nonsense log showing registration dates, basically trying to link me to other users based on nothing but timing. It's ridiculous, isn't it? How am I supposed to handle this mess? Can anyone offer some advice or help? Thanks!

Bryan Bennett14 said:Hey everyone! So, I’ve run into a massive headache with BetMGM. Here’s the deal: I topped up my account with $100 using a Paysafecard and scored a $100 bonus, which put my total balance at $200. I placed a bet with that full $200 and actually hit a parlay—I walked away with about $600. Now, according to the rules, I had to wager another $600 before I could actually touch the cash. No biggie, right? I went ahead and played through that extra $600, and somehow managed to luck out again and hit a massive $1,860 win. But that’s when things went absolutely sideways. As soon as I tried to withdraw my winnings to my PayPal account, they went ahead and locked my entire account. Their excuse? They’re claiming I opened multiple accounts using the same IP address. Total nonsense!😢 Man, tell me about it... what a total joke. Right now my account is completely locked down, but the money is just sitting there gathering dust. I tried to fight them on it and demand proof, but all they sent me was some absolute garbage. They’re trying to claim I’m linked to other registered users, but their "evidence" is nothing more than the registration date. Seriously? That’s it? It’s like they’re trying to pull a fast one on me. I honestly don't even know how to deal with these clowns. Has anyone here dealt with this before or can anyone help me out? Thanks!

Did you hop on some public Wi-Fi or just head to an internet cafe?

Terry Edwards6 said:Were you using public Wi-Fi or sitting in an internet cafe?

Not at all! I was actually connected via my VIP-ov USB stick...

http://www.sportsbookreview.com/

Look, if you scroll down a bit, you'll see "SPORTSBOOK ASSISTANCE"—just hit up "Send Complaint Now" and lay out the whole situation. Honestly, they’re usually your best bet for getting things sorted quickly and easily (assuming you’ve already tried talking to BetMGM directly to explain what happened)... Since you only placed a handful of bets, there's a chance BetMGM tagged you as some kind of "bonus hunter," which might be why they're giving you such a hard time. But hey, if anyone can actually fix this to your satisfaction, it’s SBR. Just make sure you send the complaint in English, obviously. 😉

So, how am I supposed to actually clear this bonus at Bet365? What kind of odds am I looking at, and how many times do I have to roll the dice before it's mine?

Does BetMGM actually process payouts to a Visa web prepaid card?
And, if you'll pardon me for asking such a trivial question, does that bank transaction entry specifically refer to the funds being sent to that green OTP vis web PREPAID card?

driftingcanyon24 said:Did you guys catch the news tonight? Our damn government—acting like they’re some kind of moral compass—claims they want to "save" us and "cure" our addiction, so now they're cooking up all these repressive measures against online betting and poker.😲

What is that actually supposed to look like though? Are we talking about blocking sites entirely, or just making it impossible to withdraw winnings from places like DraftKings or whatever else?

Prika, maybe try actually browsing the sub before you go spawning a whole new thread, yeah? 😉

It basically means they want to tighten the leash and bleed us dry with more taxes.

If anyone's looking to open a BetMGM account, I've got a sweet deal for you! If you use my referral link to sign up, you'll snag a $53 bonus that hits your account instantly—all you have to do is make a minimum deposit of $27. Basically, if you put in $27, you're looking at 240
right away. I get $53 once you've wagered those $53 seven times over.
(It’s a win-win for both of us, so let me know if you're interested...)
If you want in, shoot me a message on MSN at josip23@net.hr or just email me at norrischuck23@gmail.com

If anyone’s looking to open a BetMGM account, I’ve got a sweet deal for you! If you use my referral link to sign up, you’ll grab a $53 bonus that hits your account instantly—all you have to do is make a minimum deposit of $27. Basically, if you put in $27, you get 240
right away. I also get $53 once you go through that $53 amount seven times over.
(It’s a win-win for both of us, so let me know if you're interested...)
If you want in, hit me up on MSN at josip23@net.hr or shoot me an email at norrischuck23@gmail.com

So, I’ve got this Visa electron account over at JP Morgan Chase that I use strictly for my betting—I keep my actual paycheck and everything else in a totally separate account... but I stumbled upon some talk online suggesting that if you pull a big chunk of change out of an online sportsbook, the bank might start sniffing around. Apparently, they flag large transfers to see where the money is coming from and why such a massive sum just landed in your account. And since there's all this gray area regarding whether offshore online gambling is even legal here in the States (?), I'm starting to sweat that it could trigger some kind of red flag with the bank.

Has anyone actually dealt with this before, or even heard anything firsthand? Like, what's the threshold before the folks at JP Morgan Chase decide to start asking questions about my business?

Tyler Ross86 said:I use my Visa electron account at JP Morgan Chase just for betting, separate from my main checking account where my paycheck goes... I read somewhere that if you withdraw a large amount from an online sportsbook, the bank might flag it as suspicious. They might want to know where that cash is coming from and why such a big chunk hit the account. If using offshore sites isn't strictly legal here, could that be an issue?

Anyone dealt with this before or heard anything? Like, what’s the cutoff where the bank starts asking questions?

My take? If you pull more than maybe $3,000 at once, they might ask some questions, and you just tell them it's a refund or a transfer. Anything under that, and it's usually smooth sailing. Nobody's really been in trouble because the laws are pretty vague. Plus, if you're pulling through something like Neteller or Skrill, the money shows up as a transfer from the wallet service, not directly from a bookie.😉

Terry Edwards6 said:Look, here’s my take—if you’re pulling out more than, say, $3,000 in one go, that’s when the bank starts sniffing around and asking questions. You just tell them it's a refund or a transfer from your other accounts and call it a day. If you stay under that threshold, they usually don't give you the time of day. Honestly, nobody’s getting flagged or penalized yet because the laws here are still such a massive gray area—it's like trying to play football in a thunderstorm without any rules. Plus, if you’re using Moneybookers to move your cash, you aren't technically withdrawing directly from the sportsbook, you're just moving funds from your e-wallet. It's a total loophole.😉

Awesome, thanks a ton! 👍 Look, that amount is more than enough to get by—honestly, it’s plenty. If I need cash sooner, I can always just pull out smaller amounts more frequently, no biggie. That part isn't even the issue here. The real nightmare—the absolute biggest headache—is actually winning the damn money in the first place! 🙂

So, I spent most of my shift today just messing around at work, crunching some numbers on this one specific strategy:

Basically, you start off with $17 and you just keep hitting parlays with a total odd of 1.20—going all-in every single time, including your winnings... here’s how the math breaks down in US dollars after a certain number of wins:

First winning ticket = $20
After 10 wins in a row, you're sitting at = $103
15th ticket = $257
18th ticket = $444
21st ticket = $767
25th ticket = $1590
30th ticket = $3956
35th ticket = $9844

Tyler Ross86 said:Anyway, I spent my shift today messing around with some math, trying to map out a specific strategy:

Basically, you start with $17 and just keep rolling the entire amount—including your profits—on parlays with a total odd of 1.20... here is how those numbers look in US dollars depending on how many winning tickets you hit in a row:

First winning ticket = $20
After 10 wins in a row, you're sitting at = $103
The 15th ticket = $257
The 18th ticket = $444
The 21st ticket = $767
The 25th ticket = $1590
The 30th ticket = $3956
The 35th ticket = $9844

And if you hit number 34, God help me, you'll be...😁

redbison18 said:Does BetMGM pay out winnings to a VISA web prepaid card?
And just a silly question, does "bank transfer" refer to sending the payout to that specific OTP vis web PREPAID card?

Hey there! Yes, they do! I actually use my OTP vis web PREPAID card all the time to fund my account at BetMGM, and I also pull my winnings back to that same card once I hit the 100 Euro mark.
The other thing to keep in mind is that a BANK TRANSFER isn't really connected to that specific card, you know? It gets a bit complicated because it requires a whole lot of extra info, and then at the very end, your bank might just hit you with a 5% fee for the trouble.
To be more precise, a BANK TRANSFER usually means the money is being sent straight to your checking or savings account.
Take care!👍

Ronald Barrett55 said:What odds should I be looking at to roll over my bonus at Bet365, and how many times do I actually have to do it?

You’ve gotta wager the bonus amount 6 times, or if you count the deposit plus the bonus, it's 3 times—just aim for odds of 1.6.
Look, if you blow through everything and fail to hit the rollover requirements, don't sweat it. You aren't obligated to keep chasing it once the money's gone; everything just gets wiped clean. Plus, you'll have the full history showing exactly how much you've already put toward the requirement.

Bryan Bennett14 said:Alright, listen up because I need to vent! I am having a massive, absolute nightmare with BetMGM right now. Seriously, what is wrong with these people? Here’s the play-by-play: I loaded up 100 bucks using a Paysafecard and snagged a 100-dollar bonus. So, easy enough, I’ve got 200 bucks sitting in my account to play with. I placed a bet with that full 200, hit a parlay, and walked away with about 600. Not bad, right? But then comes the catch—the classic "fine print" nonsense. To actually withdraw that cash, they told me I had to wager an additional 600. So, fine. I played along. I went through the motions, chased that extra 600 in bets, and somehow managed to hit even bigger—I ended up with 1,860 bucks! I’m talking real money here! This is the moment where you’re supposed to celebrate and collect your winnings, right? Wrong. This is where the total BS starts. As soon as I went to move my money over to my PayPal account, they pulled the rug out from under me. They locked my entire account! And the excuse they gave me? Get this: they’re claiming I opened multiple accounts using the same IP address. Are you kidding me?! I haven't done anything except play the game exactly how they laid out the rules. How can you win big and then suddenly get treated like a criminal? It feels like a total setup. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of shady behavior? What do I even do now?😢 Of course, what a load of crap. Now my account is locked tight and my money is just sitting there, completely out of reach. I asked them for actual proof, you know? Real evidence? And they sent me some absolute garbage. They’re trying to claim I’m linked to other registered users, but their only "proof" is the registration date. Seriously? That's it? How does that even work? It makes zero sense! I am beyond livid right now—honestly, I don't even know how to express how much I want to tear them a new one. Can anyone actually help me out here? Does anyone know how to deal with this nonsense? Thanks.

Are you absolutely positive that nobody else was messing around on your computer and opening your account? I mean, seriously, think about it—did you leave your laptop sitting out in the open while you grabbed a coffee? You can't just assume everything is secure when you aren't looking!
Is it your brother, your sister, some old folks, or just some random person off the street? Who are we even talking about here?

Tyler Ross86 said:Anyway, I spent my shift today playing around with some math, trying to figure out a specific strategy:

Basically, you start with $17 and just keep rolling the entire amount—profit included—on slips with total odds of 1.20. It’s pure compounding. Here’s what those numbers look like in US dollars depending on how many winning slips you hit in a row:

First slip wins = $20
After 10 wins in a row, you're sitting on = $103
15th slip = $257
18th slip = $444
21st slip = $767
25th slip = $1590
30th slip = $3956
35th slip = $9844

bet* (1.2^number_of_bets)