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Bet Phoenix

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:41:40 +0000

In America, it’s innocent until proven guilty. In the sportsbook industry, it’s guilty until proven innocent.

Since bettors have been burned so many times but untrustworthy shops, new kids on the block don’t get trust – they have to earn.

BetPhoenix is one of the newer shops around and while they don’t have the tenure as some of the veterans in the industry, they are quickly building up their brand name in a very positive way.

They have very good customer service, enticing deposit bonuses, low juice options, a chic website and fast payouts. That’s not to say they haven’t had speed bumps along the journey but when they’ve had them, they have stepped up to the plate, taken responsibility and found solutions.

BetPhoenix is new but they have earned our trust, which is rarely said for many of the newer shops.

Editor Rating
OVERALL 4.1/5
LINES 4.0/5
SECURITY 4.5/5
VARIETY 4.0/5
CUSTOMER SERVICE 4.0/5
REPUTATION 4.0/5
Corporate Information
Address:
San Jose, Costa Rica

Website
BetPhoenix.com

Customer Service
1-888-238-8018

Currencies:
US Dollars

1. Who Bets Here

BetPhoenix has a fairly even mix so far as the recreational players are getting involved because of the bonus structure and the sharper players have taken notice of the lower juice.

This probably won’t be the home of old school pros as the website may be a little too busy for them but new school bettors – sharp and public – will find pretty much everything they need here.

Depositing
Credit Card
Western Union (fees covered on deposits $300 or more)
Money Gram (fees covered on deposits $300 or more)
Bank Wire (fees 5% of total deposit amount)
Cashier’s Cheque

Withdrawing
Money Gram (fees $19 – $65; max $850)
Bank Wire (fees 5% of total deposit amount; min $2000 – $10,000)
Courier Cheque (one free per calendar month)

2. Customer Service

BetPhoenix may not have the brand name as some of the other big shops because they are young but you have to give them credit for their customer service. In time, that is will be one of the key contributing factors in building their company into a powerhouse.

Beyond the fact that their customer service reps are polite and knowledgeable, you have to love the fact that this sportsbook takes responsibility for its actions. When something is wrong on their end – such as when their site was down because of a change in servers – players who were trying to bet at that time online were rewarded with free plays over the phone. More importantly, their reps didn’t try to bullshit the situation and rather owned up to it. They even had their live chat staff taking bets.

This may be small example to some but to us, it shows that the sportsbook is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide service. In an industry where a rep might give you a phony excuse for a delayed payout or where you might get the runaround as to why your bet limit has dropped, it’s nice to know that BetPhoenix will play it straight.

Methods of Contact
Phone
E-mail
Live chat

3. Placing A Bet

As nice as BetPhoenix looks on the outside, it is the good ‘ol barebones checkboxes on the inside.

Once you login, you’ll find your presented with the old school checkboxes system. For many bettors, this system is tried, tested and true. For a few new school bettors, they’ll probably wonder why such a nice site has such a frill-less betting engine.

Nonetheless, as all bettors that have used this system know, this is a quick little engine. When you login, you’ll be presented with the sports to bet and the options bet the types above it. Just click, select, enter a wager amount and confirm.

To be fair, while the checkbox system isn’t exactly new wave, it is widely used by many sportsbooks. It’s just not so appealing from an aesthetic perspective.

Methods of Betting
Internet
Phone
Live Chat

4. Variety

The variety at BetPhoenix is right about what you would expect from a good book. They have their majors covered fairly well, they have the fringe sports and they also have some live betting.

If you’re looking for entertainment odds on movie openings and who will win Grammy’s, you are probably at the wrong place. But for 95% of the betting public, you won’t be missing much here.

They do offer live betting but it is limited to major events – usually televised games.

Limits
NFL Games: $5,000
NBA Games: $5,000
NHL Games: $5,000
MLB Games: $5,000
5. VIP Program/Loyalty Program

BetPhoenix does not offer a VIP or loyalty program at this time.

6. Bonus & Rebate Program

BetPhoenix is on top of their game when it comes to bonuses. If you like options, you’ll like depositing here. Their bonuses are structure on a growing pay scale, which means the more you deposit the bigger bonus you get.

The lone exception is the smallest deposit amount. If you put in between $100 and $200, you’ll get 100% free play bonus.

For the rest, here are the deposit ranges and the bonuses attached:

$300 – $499 = 20% (max $100)
$500 – $999 = 25% (max $250)
$1000 – $1999 = 35% (max $700)
$2000 – $2499 = 45% (max $700)
$2500+ = 50% (max $1500)

Keep in mind that you have a six times rollover with all of these except for the 100% bonus, which has to be rolled over eight times.

You do have another option, which is quite dandy. You can also take a low juice account and in that case, you’re juice is dropped to -105 on all sports and here are the deposit ranges and bonuses.

$300 – $499 = 10% $500+ = 15% (max $500)

Keep in mind that there are max amounts in each of these ranges and the rollovers are a bit higher than you see normally.

Overall, though, this is a great bonus structure. We’d prefer cash instead of free plays but the fact that you get a bigger bonus with bigger deposit amounts and the fact that you have a low juice choice really gives you the option and customization. Few sportsbooks can match this.

7. Website & Usability

In an industry where sportsbook home pages look like a worn down Susan Sarandon, you’ll quickly notice that BetPhoenix’s main page looks like a crisp Kristin Bell.

When you visit their home page, you’ll notice they are one of the few shops to use real athletes and real logos in their images. It may not mean much in the grand scheme of things but for appearances alone, it looks significantly better.

Aside from that, it’s clear that they keep their site current. Their main media rotator is updated regularly with upcoming promos, event specific images and cool bonuses. They’ll even use their main page to communicate messages to their customers, such as when they were having recent ISP issues.

Beyond that, you get a good dose of content from BetPhoenix with some decent headlines and news stories, and you get a “Sports Edge” section with handicapping content from some guy named Dan the Man. Whether or not he picks winners, at least he keeps the site fresh.

Overall, you get the feel like BetPhoenix is on top of their game. They aren’t just a place that takes your action but they are in touch with the same things you are, they stay current and they offer you more of an experience than just a place to bet and leave.

They get straight A’s for their site.

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Sports Interaction

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:34:16 +0000

Overall Rating :	4.2
Opening an account :	3.5/5
Software/Navigation :	4/5
Betting Limits :	4.5/5
Sports Offered :	5/5
Odds Offered :	4/5
Signup Bonus :	4/5
Promotions/Bonuses :	4/5
Customer Support :	2.5/5
Financial Security :	4/5
Deposit/Withdrawal :	3.5/5

Company Background

Sports Interaction was founded in 1997, and is the first online sportsbook to be licensed and regulated in North America. Although the first licensed sportsbook in the marketplace, Sports Interaction has never lost its pioneer spirit, and the commitment to innovation and ease of customer experience remains as strong today as in Sports Interaction’s foundation.

Opening an Account 3.5/5

Sports Interaction offers a simple, easy to use form with a video tutorial by seven time WWE Champion, Trish Stratus. There are also links for help and live chat if people need further assistance. Once signed up, players are then offered a ten per cent bonus on their first deposit.

Software & Navigation 4.5/5

Sports Interaction’s proprietary software and intuitive betcard makes placing a bet just one click away.

Betting Limits 4.5/5

Sports Interaction has a minimum bet of just one dollar, thus making it ideal for the recreational bettor. The minimum deposit is only twenty dollars.

Sports Offered 5/5

Sports Interaction offers a huge range of world sports – football, basketball, baseball and hockey of course, but also horse racing, rugby, entertainment specials and soccer leagues from all over the world.

Odds Offered 4/5

Sports Interaction is famous in the industry for the value of its underdog lines.

Signup Bonus 4/5

Sports Interaction offers a 10% first deposit bonus, BUT when you sign up from Sports Gambling Review you’re eligible for special sign up offers such as the following:

Sportsbook: 100% Match Bonus, up to $116 FREE on your first deposit

Sign up today at Sports Interaction and you\’ll receive a 100% bonus up to $116! You will need to sign up through this link in order to take advantage of this great special from Sports Interaction!

Casino: 100% Sign up bonus up to $100

Get your 100% bonus in 4 easy steps:

1. Signup for a real money account

2. Deposit $20 or more

3. Open the Instant Casino or Download

4. Select a game to play and within 5 minutes you will be asked to activate your bonus.

Once activated, your 100% bonus up to $100 will be ready to play in your casino account balance.

No bonus code required.

Poker: 110% first deposit bonus up to $600

How to get your 100% bonus:

Download Sports Interaction Poker
Create your poker nickname
Make a deposit in the poker room cashier
Use bonus code signup100

Promotions/Bonuses 4/5

Sports Interaction offers promotions and bonuses regularly throughout the year, especially in its poker and casino rooms.

Customer Support 2.5/5

Sports Interaction’s commitment to customer support sees industry-leading standards in customer care available 24/7 via live chat, phone, fax and email.

Sports Interaction customer service can be reached by following methods:

Email: support@sportsinteraction.com

Phone: Toll free at 1-888-922-5575 (North America) and 1-450-635-5575 (International)

On-line: Live chat by clicking here.

Financial Security 4/5

Sports Interaction’s payment systems are PCI compliant, meeting the highest standards in the online environment.

Deposit/Withdrawal 3.5/5

Sports Interaction offers many instant deposit options, while withdrawal requests for registered accounts received will be processed the following business day.

Additional Information

Sports Interaction is one of the most interactive books in the industry, with facilities like Bet Opinions and Game Chat, where Sports Interaction bettors can exchange views and opinions on the games coming up. A new live betting interface offers ten different bet types on a huge range of live games.

Conclusion

Sports Interaction’s easy to use interface and solid gold reputation makes it the ideal online choice for the recreational bettor as well as the more expert, both of whom recognise that enjoyment is one of the most import aspects of the betting experience.

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Michael Beasley Stopped Smoking Weed

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:31:37 +0000

Michael Beasley Stopped Smoking Weed online sportsbook rankings

When Michael Beasley was drafted as the second overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, he had appeared destined for stardom. In college, Beasley had jaw-dropping stats and a body that was built for the professional level. Unfortunately, Beasley’s lack of maturity and constant smoking of weed kept him from reaching his potential with the Miami Heat.

This offseason, while the Heat were dumping contracts to attract LeBron James and Chris Bosh to town, Beasley was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Minnesota, general manager David Kahn insists there will be one big difference with Beasley: he has stopped smoking weed.

Honestly, if you’ve watched Beasley play the last two seasons, you can easily imagine him getting high before each game. He didn’t run much, he moved in slow motion with the ball, he lost focus easily and the munchies appeared to do a number on his body.

If Beasley has stopped smoking weed, at least during the NBA season, he may reach his potential. Or, perhaps, weed was the key to his game and he’ll fall off the map.

Stay tuned.

Post from: EveryJoe

Chris Paul Pulls a LeBron James

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:30:16 +0000

Chris Paul Pulls a LeBron James online sportsbook rankings

Apparently LeBron James is a trendsetter. LeBron gave up winning a championship on his own and decided to go to the Miami Heat to be Dwyane Wade’s sidekick. Now Chris Paul is doing the same thing.

Chris Paul – Wikimedia Commons

According to reports, Paul doesn’t think the New Orleans Hornets are close enough to a championship. For that reason, the superstar point guard wants to be traded to a team he feels has a better chance. Teams that he’s interested in include the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers.

Excuse me but since when did NBA superstars become cowards? Back in the day, superstars would try to improve their team with blood, sweat and tears. They looked at other superstars with hate. Beating those superstars was the ultimate.

Not anymore.

Today, superstars want to join with other superstars to make the road to a championship easier. Chris Paul, instead of wanting to a win a championship on his own, wants the help of players like Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire.

Hopefully this doesn’t become an epidemic in the NBA. Competitiveness should still mean something.

Post from: EveryJoe

Betting UFC Online – Fight for the Troops Ends with a Kos Bomb

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:31:40 +0000

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