The worst thing you could possibly do is win big and
never see a penny of your winnings. There are thousands of sportsbooks
today and many of them operate without any intentions of paying you a
single penny. After the word gets out about them stiffing a player, they
simply pack up and start a new site with new domain and start the whole
process over again. Do not fall victim to an unreputable sportsbook.
Where Are They Located?
A very important factor about choosing an online sportsbook is their government
licensing. Are they licensed in a preferred gaming jurisdiction? There
are many countries who issue operator gaming licenses but never intervene
when a problem or complaint arises from that sportsbook. However, the bottom
line is the sportsbook operator and how they conduct business. The following
offshore jurisdictions have strict gaming licenses and procedures.
Curacao
Antigua/Barbuda
Isle of Man
United Kingdom
Australia
Belize
Jamaica
Gibraltar
Austria
Canada (Kahnawake)
High Bonus Percentages
You know how the saying goes, "If it's too good to be true, it usually
is". That age old adage couldn't hold more true for sportsbook bonuses.
A red flag should immediately rise when you see an online sportsbook
offering an unusual high bonus to entice you to sign up and deposit.
A good bonus ranges anywhere from 10-25%. Anything higher than 40% percent
should be approached with caution.
Reputation
There is nothing better than listening to what real players have to say
about their personal experiences with an offshore sportsbook. Take the
time to read the positives and negatives and make your final judgement.
Keep in mind that there may be unbiased reviews from people who will schill
for the sportsbook.
Customer Service
Do they display their customer service information including email, and
phone support on the site? All online sportsbook should be able to
provide 24/7 toll free customer support. Be wary of sportsbooks that
does not display their physical address. There are plenty of sportsbooks
who operate illegally from
the U.S. that doesn't have any intentions of paying. Give them a call
and ask about mail in deposit options along with email support response
time. Those are a few of the things you should consider when looking
for a reputable
sportsbook.
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