SELECTING THE RIGHT SPORTSBOOK.
PRIME FACTORS TO CONSIDER

SEVERAL YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

A reputation is built and proven over time, not in the claims in their advertisements.

DO THEY OFFER SAME DAY PAYOUTS?

Security, convenience, and speedy low cost transfers of your funds are equally important.

HIGH QUALITY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

Professional, courteous, English speaking staff, as well as customer friendly policies are equally important. you deserve ease, confidence, and comfort as a client.

STATE-OF-THE ART COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Is their website lightning fast? The speed at which wagers & money transfers are processed, final results posted, and the accuracy of bet taking (are wagers tape recorded?) are all vital ingredients in the sportsbook you choose.

"LAS VEGAS" STYLE RULES & REGULATIONS

Obviously, 11/10 on sides and totals is a MUST, but also check the "fine print" regulations and payouts on parlays, teasers, propositions and other exotic wagers. It's better to be safe than sorry.

UNIFIED INTERNET & PHONE BETTING CAPABILITY

Are there extremely LOW limits when you bet via the Internet? Can you access their ONLINE CASINO, Sportsbook & Poker Room through the same unified account balance, or must you make time consuming transfers?

NEGATIVE REPORTS FROM INDUSTRY "WATCHDOGS"

You can avoid frustration and worry by checking these websites out for their occasional horror stories of problem sportsbooks. The following is a good starter list: OSGA.com; Majorwager.com; Gambling911.com; and of course, our own website, OOBG.com.

BONUSES & INCENTIVES TO SIGN UP

Most sports books offer bonuses when you sign up the first time, or in some cases, EVERY time you send in an additional deposit. However, do you really know the financial stability and customer service quality of the company you are selecting? The guys who offer what seem to be unbelievable bonus deals cannot possibly stay around for the long haul, and also offer quality service.

MANAGEMENT

Are the General Manager or top management personnel available to you, or do you get the run-around when you ask for them?

SIZE OF OPERATION

Are there enough clerks and supervisors working at crunch periods? Does their online betting capability bog down at game time?

HOURS OF OPERATION

Is your sports book open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 24 Hours a day?

LEGAL IN COUNTRY OF OPERATION

Is the sportsbook operating legally, licensed and regulated in a country with a stable environment?