any suggestions as to where to start betting sports online?

[lunchmeat]

From what I remember, Intertops has pretty intense play through requirements.

[lorinda]

Actually it is generally illegal to take a sports bet

That at least would tidy up why Americans are not allowed on betfair.

Thanks

Lori

[Chris Parsley]

Ive had no troubles at SirBet, so you can place there ;-)

[Am Alert]

Pinnaclesports,

is the best overall place to bet sports online. I have close to 35 accounts and you will get better value per dollar at pinnacle.

Sportsbook.com is a joke, if they think you have half a brain they will cut you off, Canbet's 7% juice only applies about 5% of the time.

Intertops is OK, but the juice on most bets there is outrageous.

[squiffy]

Why would one want to maintain more than one account? Do they offer bonuses? So that you can open one account for each of your adult children?

[Cyndie]

I have heard of times when you could actually "arbitrage," I believe the word is...or "middle" a bet to be absolutely positive of a win...albeit a very small one.

[Jim Kuhn]

Check out www.sportsbookreview.com. You may want to cross reference the information to another review site or post here regarding personal experiences with a site you choose.

[lorinda]

Cyndie, this post was accurate, informative and on-topic.

Please don't do it again, the forum crashed because of it [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

As an aside an 'arb' is more frequently available if you are able to back as well as lay.
I trust WUC when he says that the laying side is illegal.
Whilst 'arb's are still available by backing both sides, a large portion of them will be taken away if you lose this option.

The good thing about them is that you don't need to even understand what you are betting on, you could bet on the Icelandic women's curling 'B' team to win the Scandanavia and outlying unknown countries 'B' team biannual trophy and you would still be able to make money.

Lori

[kdog]

I agree with AmAlert regarding Pinnacle Sports. Best value for straight bets I've found. If you like teasers I'd suggest 5dimes.com as they offer a wider range(5-9 1/2)than most.

Also, the link posted by Catfish is excellent. Check it out.

[arod4276]

Daryn if you are going to bet sports, I have to agree with 2 previous posters. Pinnacle is the place to be. They are the largest, most reputable book on the internet.

www.pinnaclesports.com

arod