We've scoured the web in search of the best sportsbooks and instead of naming one or two which wouldn't achieve our ultimate goal, which is pin-pointing "the best" features of what online bookies have to offer, we decided to pick out some "must have" traits and feature our "best of the best" article in that format. If your confused, you won't be once you start reading! In summary, read below and let us save you some time!
Best Odds: Sportsbook.com. This place allows you to bet on sides and totals at -105 odds every Friday instead of having you lay -110! This is like getting a bonus every time you bet!
Best Customer Service: Hands down, this award goes to Bodog. Expect to hear clear English speaking Canadian customer service reps when you call this place. Very polite and helpful.
Best Website: This may surprise you, but our choice is WSEX. Their site loads quick, is super easy to use and from start to finish (login to logout) a wager can be place within seconds.
Best Bonuses: We've got somewhat of a tie here. Justbet offers Predictem. readers a deposit $100 and get a $50 bonus special if you email them after you've deposited letting them know that you are taking advantage of the Predictem.com bonus special. 5dimes offers a generous bonus as well, but be sure to read the fine print as it's a match play. BetJamaica offers some hefty bonuses as well and is the sister book of "The Greek," a long time and big time player in the sports betting industry.
Easiest to Deposit at: It's hands down Betus for credit cards and betED for online checks. A close second are the Gazette umbrella of sportsbooks is REAL good at getting credit cards to work for deposits. Try Sportsbook.com, Superbook, MySportsbook and Belmont if you want to be able to deposit easily using a Visa or Mastercard. Honorable Mention: Bodog.
Best Sportsbook to Buy Points at: 5Dimes - They let you buy up to like 15 points on sides or totals! Incredible!
Best Teaser Odds: Players Only - They not only offer teasers up to 12 teams, but their odds are better too!
Best Baseball Lines (Dimelines): BetJamaica offers them up to -190. Honorable mention is 5Dimes with a dime line up to -176 on baseball games.
Best Parlay Odds: My Sportsbook. Check out their progressive parlay which allows you to have some losers on the card and still win some money on the bet!
Best Payouts: Pinnacle has pretty much always been the best with lightning fast pay outs. As you probably know, they don't cater to Americans so if your looking for a quick pay sportsbook accepting American players Bookmaker is currently the best at doing so. WSEX is also very efficient at getting players paid quickly.
Most Free Bets Given: Superbook gives one free $10 bet each Sunday with no risk to you. Bookmaker gives you free bets according to how many BETPoints you accrue which happens very quickly so they deserve some mention here as well.
Best Loyalty Program/Rewards Program: We like Bookmaker here because of their free bets they give out, Sportsbook.com because their rewards are insane such as a trip to the Playboy Mansion at times and honorable mention to Wagerweb who offers some nice stuff to their loyal clients as well.
Opening an Account - It's simple but there are things to take into consideration first!
Sign-up Bonus - Most online bookies will offer incentives such as free money if you sign up with them.
Deposits - Is it safe? How do you do it? We explain it all.
Withdrawals - We explain how you collect your winnings.
Free Half Point - Many online sportsbooks offer a free 1/2 point as an incentive to play with them. Get the details here.
$1 Minimum Bet Sportsbook - Yes! They do exist!
Dimeline Sportsbooks - If you bet on baseball games and your not being dealt a 10 cent line your wasting money!
Free Bets - Certain sportsbooks reward their players by awarding them with "free $10 bets" just for keeping their accounts active.
Loyalty Programs - Accrue points for your play and redeem them for free bets or prizes.House Rules - Rules protect both you and the house. Know them before placing your first wager.
Affiliate Programs - Have a website? Make money promoting online sportsbooks.
Referrals - Make money by referring buddies.
Ask the Bookie - Have a sportsbook related question? Ask the bookie here.
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