There's many online bookies out there but are they good? How can a novice newbie to the sports betting game have a clue about who the world class organizations out there are and who the no-pay/slow-pay sharks are?
That's where we come in! Having been around the industry since the late nineties, we've observed who operates with integrity and who the jokers are. We've read all the forums from across the web and are in tune with which online sportsbooks are serious about taking care of their clients as we hear the feedback on a more than regular basis.
This article is dedicated to the "good online bookies" out there. The ones that stand out, the cream of the crop, the award winners. Know that when your playing with one of our recommended online sportsbooks, your playing with a book that is ROCK SOLID as our integrity is not for sale.
Listed below, we've listed some of our favorites that are considered to be the best on the internet. Enjoy!
Bodog - These guys seem to do everything right. They have all the offerings you could want plus the best customer service, bar none. Their bonus is only 10% however you don't pick a book for it's bonus, you should be choosing it for it's stability and they are deep in the pockets.
5Dimes - Talk about a joint built for players by players. They make sports betting fun with all their off the wall bet offerings. You can even bet on high school football games here at times as well as small college football and basketball games not found anywhere else on the web. Their massive point buys, teasers and parlays are interesting and unmatched as well.
WSEX - One of the first sportsbooks on the web and also the first to introduce interactive live in game sports betting to the world. A great company run by great minds. Highly recommended.
Sportsbook.com - Another fun sportsbook. They make depositing easy too as they are the best at accepting credit cards for deposits, even from USA clients.
Skybook - Owned by the RIO Group, this book offers a free half point on games! See their site for details.
Bookmaker - The sister book of Betcris, where the line originates, was one of the first to go online. If your big into being appreciated, this is the bookie for you. Their BETPoints program rewards you for your action and loyalty with free wagers!
Pinnacle Sportsbook - We listed them last but only because they don't take action from U.S. players. This is actually the best book on the web as they offer reduced vig wagering. Consider yourself lucky if you get to bet here as reduced vig is like getting a bonus every time you place a bet!
Sportsbook - Wager on sport using a credit card! Even U.S. cards accepted here!
Superbook - Bet on games at a sportsbook that gives you (4) free $10 bets each month!
Bodog - Bet sports, play poker, wager on ponies and gamble in their casino all from the same account. Voted fairest online casino on the web!
5Dimes - Biggest teasers and parlays found on the web! Move the line 20 points in foots and 16 in hoops!
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