Sports Betting - Getting Started
In principle, this is no
different than deciding who will fix your house,
who your doctor will be, or who might give you your
first tattoo. Do they have a good reputation, do you trust
them completely (or as much as is reasonable),
will they treat you fairly if you have a complaint,
and can you always reach them in an emergency!
While "location, location,
location" is one of two very important factors in
deciding where to send your money to gamble in
signing with with an offshore account, we feel "reputation,
reputation, reputation" may be the most important and
the "key" to making the final decision!.
Reputation
Even
though some watchdog on-line groups and organizations will "recommended"
certain sportsbooks, always do your own due diligence! Many of
these sites are just "fronts" for the sportsbooks themselves and are
either owned outright by the books they represent or are paid to do so.
"Research,
research, research" is the KEY! Please contact
us directly if you ever have any questions about a certain sportsbook at
coachesLV@hotmail.com.
Location
Locations
receives a high rating here, just behind the sportsbooks reputation.
Some countries and jurisdictions have
different licensing and regulation stipulations. Stronger nations
typically have stronger regulations and more ability to crack down and
investigate any wrongdoing. Also, look for
Publicly Traded organizations first, as their licensing and bonding
requirement are next to none in this business.
Security
Check the
sportsbooks security, their "encryption" technology so your vital
information does not fall into unsavory hands, and the "Privacy Policy".
You don't want your information being sold, traded, or otherwise
disseminated!
Customer Service
Contact
them and see if they respond immediately, without delay and have
answered you inquiry satisfactory. Deposit only a portion of your
bankroll and possibly request a small pay-put to check their response.
If all is ok, then consider this place for all your gaming needs.
Bonuses/Incentives
Most books offer some type of
incentive to win your business. As with any offer, beware the outrageous
claims. The standard of 10 or
20% bonus of your sign-up amount is typical.
Read the fine print and ask questions about these bonuses, some have
"rollover" requirements (you must bet your deposit amount once, twice,
five times before you can withdraw any bonus money) and some are
matchplay (you get $20 bonus, but if you bet $20 and win, you only keep
your winnings, the matchplay bonus portion dissolves. In this case, you
still have $20, not $40).
Ready-Set-Wager!
After you have satisfied
yourself that the sportsbook is where you want to be
and that they offer a range of betting selections that suits your
needs, click the Sign-Up button, follow one of
the sportsbook banners in our Recommended
Sportsbook area and go directly to the site!
Following
the instructions on funding your account, setting it up and then
placing wagers. If you are in need of help in
deciding the best way to fund your offshore account, speak with
sportsbook directly as they will help you through and make it "less
painful". Good luck, and don't hesitate to contact us with any questions
you may have in signing up or wagering with your sportsbook.
