Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
What is certain is that you have to try to play on the sportsbooks first and then you will be able to find out whether the sportsbooks are trusted or not. The speed of the deposit and withdrawal process is one of the reasons I can trust these sportsbooks and other things such as the many types of markets available, the speed to process betting results, regular promos greatly affects my comfort to stay at those sportsbooks or not. 
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Looking at the internet, there are some articles that suggest some criteria on how to trust sportsbooks. Even though some pointers are given in the early reply[1], it doesn't hurt to dig more about it. One of the articles[2] suggests 9 key factors to check the trust factor of a certain sportsbook.
On number 5, we must be vigilant because there are lots of fake reviews out there. But for sure there are sites and forum that caters genuine reviews from the online sportsbook users.
[1] https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.60302080
[2] https://www.chartattack.com/finding-online-sportsbook-you-can-trust/
- Research the sportsbook’s reputation
- Note the betting site’s licensing and regulation
- Secure Betting Site And App
- Check out the payment methods
- Check out online reviews
- Website offers and promotions
- Sports covered and bet selection
- Crucial online customer service
- Use your intuition
On number 5, we must be vigilant because there are lots of fake reviews out there. But for sure there are sites and forum that caters genuine reviews from the online sportsbook users.
[1] https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.60302080
[2] https://www.chartattack.com/finding-online-sportsbook-you-can-trust/
The questions that you asked are all basic questions which can be answered through common sense op. Finding reliable sportsbooks(FIAT or Crypto) is similar to finding anything reliable in this world(Researching in order to choose the best option).
Exactly. Exerting an effort to find a reliable sportsbook is not only works in looking for a casino to play, because in general you need to exert an effort as well if you're looking for something reliable. So as other replies already mentioned, check for the reviews and feedbacks of the gamblers if the particular casino is trusted. Then, double check by doing your own research to verify if its true. A sportsbook with a good reputation and no negative feedbacks is not hard to find if you're not lazy to find it.
Although it is not easy, maybe we can choose the old sportsbooks that have proven that they have no scam accusations...
I don't know if there is even a sportsbook that has no scam accusation. Especially the old ones, they must have their fair share of scam accusations. But this is not to say that they're scamming people. It's just that there will always be users who will cry scam every time they are inconvenienced by the platform. So a research is always necessary. But if the basis is zero scam accusation, you might end up with either a very new and unknown platform or nothing at all.
Anyways, most scam accusation that I've seen are mostly about withdrawal issue, account being locked and incorrect rewards won. Common reason as to why these accusations are made are due to users not following the terms and conditions especially with banned countries and VPN issues. So yes, I suggest to review the accusation made if those are valid and also look as to how the casino was able to handle the situation.
but this will be proven over the years how they are acting to prevent from happening again and from total damaging their reputations.
just choose which is best and which is better .
because in the end of the day? you are the player and you will be partaking the betting and the win/lose situation .
Although it is not easy, maybe we can choose the old sportsbooks that have proven that they have no scam accusations...
I don't know if there is even a sportsbook that has no scam accusation. Especially the old ones, they must have their fair share of scam accusations. But this is not to say that they're scamming people. It's just that there will always be users who will cry scam every time they are inconvenienced by the platform. So a research is always necessary. But if the basis is zero scam accusation, you might end up with either a very new and unknown platform or nothing at all.
Anyways, most scam accusation that I've seen are mostly about withdrawal issue, account being locked and incorrect rewards won. Common reason as to why these accusations are made are due to users not following the terms and conditions especially with banned countries and VPN issues. So yes, I suggest to review the accusation made if those are valid and also look as to how the casino was able to handle the situation.
It's not easy to trust a sportsbook if it is a new one but for existing sportsbook is you need to do some research about it's review, issues and if ever there's a accusation against them.
Yes exactly, moreover if the sportsbooks ever have scam accusations and they cannot solve the accusation, their reputation will be very low and maybe they have bad reputation. Quote
Although it is not easy, maybe we can choose the old sportsbooks that have proven that they have no scam accusations, have good reviews on this forum (not from the review platform like Trustpilot or others because they may be fake reviews),
Yes, this is why I always asks that there are players that looking for new sites when there are already plenty that trusted and proven good sites here.Quote
and also they have big influence to the gambling activities moreover in this forum. Although this will not guarantee, for me, I will prefer to use the sportsbook campaigned in this forum that has a good reputation. Although sometimes they may have bad reviews or some accusations, they are responsible and solve the accusation with strong evidence.
and also they have bigger funds to sustain their operation and also they can pay all the wins without hassles . 
Although it is not easy, maybe we can choose the old sportsbooks that have proven that they have no scam accusations...
I don't know if there is even a sportsbook that has no scam accusation. Especially the old ones, they must have their fair share of scam accusations. But this is not to say that they're scamming people. It's just that there will always be users who will cry scam every time they are inconvenienced by the platform. So a research is always necessary. But if the basis is zero scam accusation, you might end up with either a very new and unknown platform or nothing at all.
The questions that you asked are all basic questions which can be answered through common sense op. Finding reliable sportsbooks(FIAT or Crypto) is similar to finding anything reliable in this world(Researching in order to choose the best option).
Exactly. Exerting an effort to find a reliable sportsbook is not only works in looking for a casino to play, because in general you need to exert an effort as well if you're looking for something reliable. So as other replies already mentioned, check for the reviews and feedbacks of the gamblers if the particular casino is trusted. Then, double check by doing your own research to verify if its true. A sportsbook with a good reputation and no negative feedbacks is not hard to find if you're not lazy to find it. 
It's not easy to trust a sportsbook if it is a new one but for existing sportsbook is you need to do some research about it's review, issues and if ever there's a accusation against them.
Yes exactly, moreover if the sportsbooks ever have scam accusations and they cannot solve the accusation, their reputation will be very low and maybe they have bad reputation. Although it is not easy, maybe we can choose the old sportsbooks that have proven that they have no scam accusations, have good reviews on this forum (not from the review platform like Trustpilot or others because they may be fake reviews), and also they have big influence to the gambling activities moreover in this forum. Although this will not guarantee, for me, I will prefer to use the sportsbook campaigned in this forum that has a good reputation. Although sometimes they may have bad reviews or some accusations, they are responsible and solve the accusation with strong evidence.
Given the sheer amount of feedback given to the OP, what else does he need to make sure it's the casino sportsbook he's trying to find?
I hope that with none of the inputs the OP missed, you will read a lot for all the inputs. As a suggestion from me, Stake.com is probably the casino I use most often to review sports books. So getting back to the OP is there anything you still have doubts about? An important point in the assessment is to always review the casino itself based on the rating of active gamblers. And you will definitely find it here.
Do not bet large amounts, first try to always feel the comfort of what you have got at the casino. The rest you can bet as you wish.
I hope that with none of the inputs the OP missed, you will read a lot for all the inputs. As a suggestion from me, Stake.com is probably the casino I use most often to review sports books. So getting back to the OP is there anything you still have doubts about? An important point in the assessment is to always review the casino itself based on the rating of active gamblers. And you will definitely find it here.
Do not bet large amounts, first try to always feel the comfort of what you have got at the casino. The rest you can bet as you wish.
the suggestions and options are all laid out, it is now up to the OP if he will try one of these casinos and see it for himself. he can read all the reviews or feedbacks, but sometimes, actual experience would be best to try a specific site. and it is best if you will try the proven and tested one because the chance of getting rekt is very small as they want to preserve their reputation. but for new and small casinos, they can easily find loopholes or mistakes from the player and not pay what is owe to them. trust is subjective. you need to get in to test it.
Trust is relative alright. In the cryptospace, Trust is everything as, your not familiar with whom ever is being an account or organisation hence, its always a risky move and its money we are often dealing with which makes it difficult to engage with another individual or organisation in the crypto space without first getting to Trust them.
Hence, organisations and individuals try to build credible traits on there uses or handles and when gotten, they try to protect it, so as not to jeopardise it for any cheap gains.
Therefore, this Trust could be conferred on sites by employing a trusted manager that becomes a part of the team to aid them build there's @Organisation. So, looking at whom is managing a Casino or sportbook, you can as well lean to Trust them. It's always difficult to trust a new gambling platform in the field so, as a novice, its best you let the regular and experienced gamblers test it out while, you look out for reviews.
Another means is, looking out for there registration details to be legal and licenced. After all that, its of importance that you test with little amounts and always gamble with what you can afford to loose.
Hence, organisations and individuals try to build credible traits on there uses or handles and when gotten, they try to protect it, so as not to jeopardise it for any cheap gains.
Therefore, this Trust could be conferred on sites by employing a trusted manager that becomes a part of the team to aid them build there's @Organisation. So, looking at whom is managing a Casino or sportbook, you can as well lean to Trust them. It's always difficult to trust a new gambling platform in the field so, as a novice, its best you let the regular and experienced gamblers test it out while, you look out for reviews.
Another means is, looking out for there registration details to be legal and licenced. After all that, its of importance that you test with little amounts and always gamble with what you can afford to loose.
Given the sheer amount of feedback given to the OP, what else does he need to make sure it's the casino sportsbook he's trying to find?
I hope that with none of the inputs the OP missed, you will read a lot for all the inputs. As a suggestion from me, Stake.com is probably the casino I use most often to review sports books. So getting back to the OP is there anything you still have doubts about? An important point in the assessment is to always review the casino itself based on the rating of active gamblers. And you will definitely find it here.
Do not bet large amounts, first try to always feel the comfort of what you have got at the casino. The rest you can bet as you wish.
I hope that with none of the inputs the OP missed, you will read a lot for all the inputs. As a suggestion from me, Stake.com is probably the casino I use most often to review sports books. So getting back to the OP is there anything you still have doubts about? An important point in the assessment is to always review the casino itself based on the rating of active gamblers. And you will definitely find it here.
Do not bet large amounts, first try to always feel the comfort of what you have got at the casino. The rest you can bet as you wish.
Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
It takes a good few years experience to start picking up indicators and a new player would be best sticking around all the big names mentioned here (as long as the users connected with them have positive trust). It can involve one big red flag or many small red flags which can be very subtle. You should try to determine if the page content is found anywhere else online (using a service like copyscape) because cookie-cutter copies indicate little money being spent on important things like the legal side. Copied templates are dangerous too, as they indicate no budget and casinos require a big budget to be successful. Check that the chatroom and all games work as expected (no glitchy behaviors). Keep your first deposit small and ideally test to withdrawal feature after playing for a bit, this can indicate how it'll work when trying to leave later.
Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
It does really need up some common sense.-Stick with reputable or widely known or does have big community.
-Search for issues and complaints or pending accusations
Trusting is hard specially new ones but its not really bad to test out waters because everything starts on being new
thats why we shouldnt make out conclusion.
It's not easy to trust a sportsbook if it is a new one but for existing sportsbook is you need to do some research about it's review, issues and if ever there's a accusation against them. If none and many people did like the sportsbook and many have gambled there then you can trust it as they have trusted it. Though there are some cases where a gambling site does seem to be trusted but they did scam their gamblers because they me be going to bankrupt or they just shut down the site like the others. It may also happen that they are trusted at first but scamming their gamblers once they get their trust or through a shady actions.
Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
Not that going into fine details but having been known in the right community (e.g. here and other known gambling forums) was likely advantageous to ask around. What I do look is if it's really that active, has lot of players, and the odds if it's better than the other trusted one. The red flags are of course those accusations, though it may subjective on whether you'll not research on it or not.
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1. Reviews
2. License
3. Known on forum
4. Checking their forum account if they have any negative feedback
5. Comments about them in the spam section if any
6. Campaigns
Feedback and reviews from this forum are too important and effective when we're checking the legitimacy of an online sportsbook. Most professional gamblers are here and they already know how most gambling platforms work. Old gamblers' opinions about gambling sites are too reliable and helpful so it's a good thing to ask them first so you'll have an idea. Scam sites are everywhere but you'll get enough information about those sites on this forum. 2. License
3. Known on forum
4. Checking their forum account if they have any negative feedback
5. Comments about them in the spam section if any
6. Campaigns
Best way to find a red flag? "ASK THIS COMMUNITY FOR ANSWER" i mean you can post here and surely you will find answers from the expert and regular sportsbook players.
and don't forget to try using those site that has been up and running for years now , just look around this forum specially in Gambling section.
and don't forget to try using those site that has been up and running for years now , just look around this forum specially in Gambling section.
Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
Make sure the site has been up and running for a good amount of time. Its best to go with sites that have been around for at least a couple of years. The longer they have been online the more you know they can be trusted. Next you want to make sure they are licensed or registered in a reputable jurisdiction. Reviews are a good way to make sure the site is legit but not 100% reliable so always make use of sites like this one when checking out new bookmakers!!.
I personally dealt with both sites. The customer service is great and the odds are very good.
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Hello everyone, I've been using online sportsbooks for a while now, but I wanted to know how do you know how to trust those sites? What do you look for in them, what are some red flags for you, that kind of stuff. Hope it makes sense and please share what are your favorite online sportsbooks.
This question is so obvious to answer because even newbies can find out on which of those sportsbook are trusted, but if you legitimately doesn't know about it then first step to do is to visit their ANN thread because from that you can read the legit information and discussions given by their gamblers and people outside on their community. Also you can also research on google if they have running scam accusations because also from there you can find red flags about the sportsbooks you are searching on.
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