The Shrink's Top 10 Sports Books for 2006 (Part 3 of 4)
January 10, 2006
by The Shrink
And then there were Five!
Choosing the top 5 Sports Books heading into 2006 isn't easy. Once again, I want to stress that this is my very own opinion based on personal experiences with many operators that function aboard. Although there may be some who disagree with the exact order of the top sports books in the land, one thing that can't be argued is the fact that all of them have been around more than 5 years, they are striving, and they know what it takes to compete successfully in our industry.
5-VIP SPORTS, http://www.vipsports.com
Located in the Dutch Antilles, VIP SPORTS has been operating for at least seven years. They recently acquired Gameday Sports, so together between Alistair and Blake, their leaders are is good as it gets.
This outstanding sports book is best known for a very generous bonus structure targeted for the recreational gambler. They currently offer a 20% cash bonus on all initial deposits, plus a 10% free play on a Football Futures bet, and a 10% free play in Horse racing. On top of that, VIP SPORTS offers another 10% cash reload deposit.
I have known their leaders for a long time, and I remember meeting Blake when he was an amateur to this business, What really stuck me then and even today is his humbleness, fairness, and his commitment to excellence, Alistair is even more well known in many circles and compliments all of the attributes of Blake really well.
To conclude, VIP SPORTS deserves to be recognized as one of the best sports books in the world today. On would be hard pressed to find another sports book that has better customer service than these guys, period.
4-OLYMPIC SPORTS, http://www.thegreek.com
Located in Jamaica, THE GREEK, namely SPIROS, is one of the PIONEERS & ICONS in the realm of offshore sports betting. His passion for sports betting can be heard LIVE whenever one has the privilege of chatting with Spiros. I'll never forget the many times that he and I would be chatting and during our many conversations, he'd be screaming out halftimes lines while still engaged in our conversation. To say he is brilliant my be an understatement.
Along side of Spiros is a man names SCOTTY, who also is admired and revered by many in this industry. Scotty knows how to treat his customers and heads Olympic's sister book, namely BET JAMAICA, http://www.betjamaica.com
OLYMPIC SPORTS BOOK is not afraid to take big action from Wise guys, and recreational gamblers are more welcomed at their sister book, Bet Jamaica.
Olympic Sports offers arguably the most proposition bets that cannot be found anywhere else online. Also, I am sure that if you wanted Spiros to create one for you, he just might oblige. There are very few sports books that I'd be willing to leave 7 figures at and sleep well, knowing that I'd be paid. OLYMPIC PORTS is one of them..
PART 4 coming tomorrow...
THE SHRINK