Hey J. Just about every book makes mistakes and puts up a bad line here and there. I really don't fault Pinnacle in this situation as this happens alot everywhere. It's just the way it is. I feel they should correct it sooner, but most of them, like naught said, correct it when they grade it. I'm pretty sure Pinnacle would of graded it no-action regardless of the outcome. I really can't say that about every book. Some sportsbooks would of took your money even if the bad line didn't cover. I have seen bad/wrong posted lines alot in my 8 years at this. The first time I saw a bad line in my favor I jumped all over it and it was voided, just as I expected. Now, I just stay away or call them and tell them about thier mistake if i like a certain team in that game.
nshtt, dog is right. Pinnacle is probably the most reputable sportsbook online when it comes to being a straight shooter and payouts. Bodog in my opinion, is in the same boat. I'm extremely suprised to hear about your experience with both of them.
BetonSports was crooks, end of story there. I feel real bad about what happened to people who played there and the people who had money in there when they shut down. I warned people here last year about them and all of thier sister books when they bought MVP sportsbook and such.
I must say I have never had any problems with withdrawling money from any online sportsbook, but I have only played at what I feel is the best with no more than 4 figures funded.
No one knows if online gaming will be banned yet. All the news you are hearing is to scare people off before they actually do something about it, if they do anything at all. There is much more important things to take care of in this country then this. If this even gets to the floor for a vote, then I must say that the US priorities are really wacked then ever before, but what else is new.
If the Gov just regulated it, like they do with all other forms of gambling in this country, then they could make a killing, put the money to use in this country and everyone would be happy.
I'm sick of hearing the morals of it all.
People will gamble regardless, it's an American hobby for millions of people. Leave it the same, regulate it or push it more underground. It's thier choice, but it aint gonna stop. |