KEEP YOUR MONEY IN TOP RATED BOOKS UNTIL AFTER THE SUPERBOWLI'm posting short reviews of each sportsbook and comparing them with Sportsbet and Stake along with some information on the books ahead of them. I'm not going to post the same generic information that can be obtained from any rating guide outside of bitcointalk that can just be copied. I'll also try to post things not posted here at bitcointalk as of this time. I'm not going to consider popularity of a book since that is very different at each place visited. Most of the time it is affected by advertising and signatures. I'll try to post things that are unique about each sportsbook along with some information not found elsewhere.
Nitrobetting review January 30, 2024.
Nitrobetting was first known as Nitrogensports opening in 2013. Nitrobetting opened in 2021 and both sportsbooks were opened together for a short period of time. There were some poster complaints against Nitrogensports but the crew dealing with those complaints are no longer at Nitrobetting. There have been a lot of changes from the old days of Nitrogensports to the new Nitrobetting. There are no gambling licenses in Costa Rica although sportsbooks must get a data processing license. Nitrobetting is anonymous for those not using a VPN.
I recently asked all books how they would deal with future complaints. Questions such as are they willing to agree to binding arbitration. If not, would they show me evidence if there is a complaint where a player’s money is confiscated. I’m not happy with the answers, or lack of, by Nitrobetting. The margins in some markets at Nitrobetting are small but not in all markets. What’s more important than the margin is getting the best line. Nitrobetting is a place to line shop since lines can be unique. Those playing eSports seem to like the lines at Nitrobetting. Withdrawals are free for those wanting withdrawals in LTC.
The major differences between the three books is that Nitrobetting includes poker and horse racing. Horse racing isn’t at Stake and neither Stake or Sporstbet has poker. The markets both pregame and live are very small at Nitrobetting compared to the other two. The lack of markets is the biggest weakness at Nitrobetting. The problem most likely occurs because Nitrobetting has their own in-house programmers which is why the sportsbook looks so much different than the others.
For rating purposes the most important thing considered is security. Nitrobetting not only has no open scam accusations, they don’t have any accusation against them at all. Record keeping started January 1, 2023. Both Stake and Sportsbet have confiscated player’s funds. Stake and Sportsbet have confiscated both winnings and deposits without any proof. As posted in previous reviews, if the ToS says that you can steal deposits, it doesn’t mean it’s legal or right to steal deposits.
All sportsbooks are being compared to Stake and Sportsbet along with the books rated above them. Betcoin is rated the #1 sportsbook and Nitrobetting #2. Betcoin has more pre game and live markets. Most importantly, Betcoin is transparent and we’ll have to wait to see how Nitrobetting handles their first complaint now that forum complaints are being graded on a much more stringent basis.
Past ReviewsBetcoin Review January 24, 2024
Betcoin is the top rated Bitcoin Sportsbook. A few things that separate Betcoin from Stake and Sportsbet is that they are the only Sportsbook between the three that has a Sportsbook, Casino, Horse Race Book and Poker Room. Betcoin is also unique in having two sets of lines for line shoppers.One is listed as Gamebtr and the other as Betcoin. Betcoin also has the smallest margins in eSports in the Leageu of Legends, Starcraft II and Broodwar.
Another unique aspect is that Betcoin allows you to keep your balance in alt coins for those that want exposure to an alt coin. For those worried about price fluctuations your balance may be kept in USDT or BUSD. As far as safeness and security, there are no open scam accusations against Betcoin. The record keeping on scam accusations began on January 1, 2023. All accusations in the Scam Accusation subforum are listed.
The UI of Betcoin is the most modern of the three and is updated on a regular basis. Gamebtr is the simplest version while Betcoin is the more modern version. Betcoin is consistently making upgrades. It wasn't long ago that horse racing was added. A recent addition is the Poker Room. Social gaming has been added. Betcoin is an all inclusive gaming site.