Sports Book Reviews - page 1

Reviews page one showcases some of the industry's biggest and finest sportsbooks.

• Skybook - this book stands out for a wealth of site content and player incentives. The "pioneers of the free half point."
  
  
• Bodog - the book that continues to set trends while establishing new standards.
  
  
• CRIS - the original offshore sportsbook, dating back to 1985, this book is known as 'where the line originates'.
  

Book Reviews on this page:
Skybook  |  Bodog  |  BetCRIS  

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Skybook Sportsbook
Website: www.skybook.com
Company History: in business since 1997
Licensed Location: Costa Rica
Events Covered: Baseball, Basketball (NBA, College, WNBA), Football (NFL, College, Canadian), Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Horse Racking, Boxing, NASCAR, Soccer
Wagers Offered: straights, money line, totals, buy points, parlays, teasers, specials, action reverse, round robins
Wagering Limits: varies by sport; inquire within
Minimum Deposit: 25
Banking Options: Neteller, InstaCash, Credit Cards, Person to Person Money Transfer, Sportsbook Transfer (ABC, CRIS, Del Mar, Grande, Hollywood, Jazz, Olympic, Pinnacle, Rio), PrePaid ATM, Personal Check, Bank Wire, Firepay, Citadel
Incentives: Free Half Point on Football & Basketball sides, same day payouts, 10% new account bonus (max 1500), deposit fees reimbursed, regular promotions and gifts.
Features: Instant Play Casino, live chat, matchup reports, racebook, poker room, sports glossary, schedules, trivia.
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Learn more about Skybook at the sportsbook website.

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Bodog
Website: www.bodog.com
Company History: online since 1995
Licensed Locations: Antigua; Kahnawake
Events Covered: Football (NFL, College & Canadian), Basketball (NBA, College, & WNBA), Baseball (MLB & College), Boxing, Soccer (Premiership, MLS, International), Tennis, Hockey (NHL & College), Auto Racing (NASCAR & Formula 1), Olympics and Non-Sporting Events.
Wagers Offered: singles, parlays, teasers, futures, propositions, buy points
Wagering Limits: 5 minimum (10 during football season); Internet Wagers (call for phone maximums): NFL: 3,300 College Football: 2,200 NBA: 1,650 College Basketball: 1,100 MLB: 1,000 NHL: 1,000 Other Sports: 500
Minimum Deposit: 20
Banking Options:
 - US: Credit Cards, eWalletXpress (deposit only), Rapid Transfer, Money Transfer
 - Non-US: Credit Cards, Click2Pay,NETeller, Moneybookers, PaysafeCard, speedCard, eWalletXpress
Incentives: Poker - 110% signup (up to $550), 100% reload bonus (limited time), Points to Cash (100 Points = $1)
 • New Player Signup 10% bonus
 • 20% Refer a Friend bonus upto $100
Features: on-site poker room, casino
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Learn more about Bodog at the sportsbook website.

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BetCRIS
Website: www.betcris.com
Company History: The first offshore sportsbook to open. In business since the mid 1980's.
Licensed Location: Costa Rica
Language Support:
English, Español, Chinese
Events Covered: College/Pro Football, College/Pro Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, English Soccer, Golf, NASCAR, Pro Boxing, Horse Racing and Tennis.
Wagers Offered: straight bets, parlays, teasers, futures, props, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Quarter in NFL, Round Robins, Point Buying, Reverses, Money Lines, "If" Money Bets.
Wagering Limits: 50 minimum by phone (5 by internet); 5,000 on baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer - special maximum wagers of up to 100,000 (sides) and 50,000 (totals) are extended to qualified bettors.
Max parlay payout: 150,000.
Minimum Deposit: 50
Banking Options: Credit Card via Firepay, SFPay, and Neteller. Citadel online checks, 900Pay, Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check, and International Money Order.
Incentives: Ongoing comp system offers free play bonuses and other prizes with CRIS's BetPoints Rewards Program.
Features: Office pools where you can purchase squares and win hundreds. On-site casino and poker room.
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Learn more about BetCRIS at the sportsbook website.