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| Tips and advice from our team of experts. Everything you need to know to make your betting experience a good one. |
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| BOOKMAKER REVIEW |
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| About BookMaker |
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BookMaker |
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BookMaker was recently acquired by Costa Rican International Sports (The BetCRIS Group), and is now servicing the majority of BetCRIS players. BetCRIS transferred all U.S. accounts to BookMaker in March 2007. BookMaker is one of the most well-regarded, widely-recommended online gambling sites around. And for good reason; BookMaker features no upfront fees, generous bonuses and covers a wide variety of online gaming options -- everything from conventional sportsbook and racing events to celebrity trials and even live casino games that allow you to play against people from all over the world. Apparently, nothing gets lost in translation when there's a mound of chips riding on the river card! BookMaker also features several deposit/withdrawal methods and a fleet of patient and knowledgeable customer service representatives and posts results immediately so you can move onto your next bet in no time. |
| Year Started |
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1996 |
| Country |
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Costa Rica |
| Languages |
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English
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| Management |
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Cristine, Customer Service Manager
1-866-9-BOOKMAKER (1-866-926-6562)
Toll free for U.S. & Canada only.
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| Overall Rating |
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Rates 5 out of 5 stars. |
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| BookMaker Sports Betting Features |
| Deposit Types |
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- 1Pay
- Central Coin
- Credit Card
- Direct Cash
- eCheck
- Firepay
- NETeller
- Prepaid ATM
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| Sport Types |
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- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- College Football
- Cricket
- Entertainment
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Horseracing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Tennis
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| Wager Types |
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- Futures
- If/Win & If/Action
- Parlays
- Props
- Straight Wager
- Teasers
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| Wager Limits |
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- Minimum bet $5.00
- Maximum bet $5,000
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| Withdrawal Terms |
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- Direct Money Transfer: Standard fees
- eChecks: To request a payout via eCheck your winnings or withdrawals must have been generated by an eCheck deposit
- NETeller: 1st payout per month is free to a maximum of $2,500
- Firepay:No fees
- Central Coin: No fees
- Cashier's Check: Usual rate is $40
- Bank Wire: Usual rate is $40
- Prepaid ATM: 1st payout per month is free; additional payouts are $15
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| Payout Limits |
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$2,500 per transaction |
| Bonus Ranking |
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0 |
| Initial Deposit Mins |
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$5.00 |
| Initial Bonus Offers |
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20% cash bonus on every new account (25% if signed up by eCheck). Reimbursement of fees for Western Union if initial deposit is $300 or greater; all fees are covered if account is through Neteller. |
| Reload Bonus Offers |
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20% if signed up via E-check.
15% if signed up via Western Union, 900 Pay, Visa or Mastercard
10% if signed up via NETeller or Firepay
5% if signed up via Prepaid ATM
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| Rebate Losses |
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None |
| Referral Bonus |
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20% cash bonus for every referral
20% cash bonus plus $50 sports parlay for every fifth referral
20% cash bonus plus $50 sports parlay plus free subscription to Playboy, Maxim or Sports Illustrated for every tenth referral |
| Promotions |
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- Reload
- Referral
- Loyalty program
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| Loyalty Program |
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One point earned for each dollar you wager that translates into free parlay dollars |
| Overnight Lines |
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24/7 |
| Collar Limits |
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Only accepts eight team parlays |
| Ten Cent Base |
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None |
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| BookMaker Pros & Cons |
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- Comprehensive, easy-to-understand site for experts and beginners alike
- Easy navigation
- Generous cash referral and reloads; point-based loyalty programs
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- Steep fee for courier checks if not cashing out via Neteller
- Customer service patient, but not always knowledgeable
- Not as many parlay options as other sites
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| BookMaker Professional Review |
| The Company |
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BookMaker is part of the Global Sports Corporation entertainment group, headquartered in the Isle of Man, United Kingdom. |
| Site Navigation |
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Easy |
| Site Response Speed |
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Fast |
| Services Offered |
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- Casino (roulette, blackjack, slots, craps, poker)
- Sportsbook
- Racebook
- Proposition bets (celebrity weddings, high-profile trial outcomes, etc.)
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| User Experience |
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BookMaker is as well-organized a site as exists online! |
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BookMaker Professional Review |
| By David Kukoff |
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BookMaker, acquired by Costa Rican International Sports (The BetCRIS Group), is servicing the majority of BetCRIS players. BetCRIS transferred all U.S. accounts to BookMaker in March 2007.
BookMaker is the leader in online sportsbook gambling. BookMaker is the place where all lines start. Most sportsbooks will not even open a betting line until BookMaker oddsmakers have established the number. Professional online sports gamblers love BookMaker as they are a high-volume sportsbook that routinely takes $5,000 bets. The best part about BookMaker is that online sports gamblers can win their bets without limit and always get paid.
Online gamblers have been placing sports bets at BookMaker for just about as long as online gambling has been around. BookMaker is a very large and established online sports gambling company that is a favorite for all types of online sports gamblers, including the sophisticated player as well as large recreational players who typically wager $500 per event or more.,p>
BookMaker - A Classy Place to Spend Some Time...and Cash
BookMaker is clearly cut from the same cloth as the new Maxim-style Vegas (a free year's subscription is one of the perks of BookMaker's referrals program) as the visual flipover image of an attractive model and a Ram running back greet you when you access BookMaker's homepage. But it's hardly a triumph of style over substance; everything you need to know, from FAQ's to rules and regulations is clearly laid-out and well-organized, with crisp, precise details under each category heading. In addition, the phone numbers for customer service, bookmaking and the horse racing line are featured prominently on the right sidebar so any questions you have will be immediately answered. Don't like talking on the phone? Not a problem; BookMaker also boasts a live, online chat function. Love those extra perks? BookMaker's homepage also lists several of the bonuses and contests that distinguish it from its peers.
Getting The (Roulette) Ball Rolling
BookMaker provides several easy ways to access its online gambling portals. Would-be gamers can register via online registration form, which is even easier and faster than signing up for eBay, or by calling one of the casino's patient and helpful customer service representatives. However, BookMaker is so well-run that online assistance rarely seems necessary.
A side note: NETeller - which is the most economically feasible funding option due to the free monthly withdrawal offered by the casino - is also the least time-efficient way to sign up. NETeller accounts take three to four days to process, but the processing delays are on the NETeller end, not BookMaker's.
Games, Races and Celebrities from Saddam to Paris
BookMaker's online sportsbook offers all major college and professional sports, but also features several European-flavored sports such as cricket, rugby and European hockey. The sportsbook at BookMaker also allows you to have as many as eight teams per parlay, which is more than many other online gambling sites offer but fewer than the fifteen offered by some of the top-end online sportsbooks.
The casino at BookMaker features games that are not only live and plentiful (fifteen in total including slots), but that also come with their own teachers (take note, Ben Affleck!). Help is only one click away on a sidebar, offering the opportunity to receive tips from experts prior to wagering their hard-earned cash.
And don't forget to visit the Props area, where wagers on high-profile trials and celebrity gossip are made. According to BookMaker, the odds on Saddam Hussein winning the Nobel Prize are only 25% greater than the odds that he'll marry Chelsea Clinton, a factoid that may be the epitome of the "good to know all possibilities are covered" category.
BookMaker Signup Perks and Bonuses
BookMaker gives you free cash the minute you sign up, to the tune of 20% (25% if you register via E-check). Keep in mind, however, that this amount has to be rolled over three times before you're granted the option of withdrawal. And tell your friends; for every one that signs up at BookMaker, you'll get a 20% cash bonus. For every fifth referral they'll add a free $50 parlay; and for every tenth referral they'll add the $50 parlay and your choice of a subscription to Playboy, Maxim or Sports Illustrated. The maximum credit bonus on any account is $400.
BookMaker also features a top-notch loyalty program, with points earned with every bet placed and payoffs coming in the form of cash parlays.
BookMaker is a user-friendly gambling site that provides all the tips and advice a beginner could want with the sophisticated gaming ambiance a pro would expect. An online casino with a human touch and generous heart as evidenced by BookMaker's hefty referral and reload bonuses as well as its pronounced loyalty to its customers, BookMaker is up to snuff and open for business! |
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