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Offshore Sportsbook Reviews and
Honest Sports Betting Research

Our sportsbook reviews rate the best online sports betting sites in terms of financial strength, customer service, fairness and trust. And, because we refuse to accept unsolicited advertising from the online gambling industry, our reviews remain honest and unbiased.

Unlike the typical sportsbook review sites that recommend every site under the sun, JoeWager has strict standards when it comes to researching and recommending offshore gaming sites. You can rest assured that if a sportsbook is on our full recommended list, we’ve gone through the place with a fine tooth comb.

We’ve spent a lot of time in person with some of online gambling’s biggest operators. We wager our own money in a variety of different shops. And, we keep our ears to the tracks in the gambling community. So, when our reviews indicate that a sportsbook is in trouble, you’d better believe it.

And, by the same token, when a sports betting site appears on our full recommended list, you can be certain that you’ll be treated fairly, your transactions will remain secure, the odds will be the best available, and the payouts will be fast and easy. So, what are you waiting for?

Best Sportsbooks - Fully Recommended >>

Hey Joe, Where Are All The Banner Ads? There are literally hundreds of so-called sportsbook review sites touting every shop in existence as the "best." And, these directories are usually loaded with screaming banner ads and annoying pop ups - all paid for by the corresponding casinos. Well, we've got two words that best describe most of these directories ... full disclosure >>

Online Sportsbook scams are a multimillion-dollar business. Over the last 5 years we've seen players lose millions of dollars, not because their bets lost, but because they sent money to scam sportsbooks.

Don't be the next victim. Be aware of these common scam tactics to protect your money.

1. New Sportsbook with Large Bonuses (25%, 40% or more) - this is a very common tactic of new operations that don't know what they are doing. They open a new sportsbook (especially around football season) and offer large bonuses to get players to sign-up. Their business model is flawed from the beginning and will eventually lead to financial troubles, slow/no-pay disputes and eventual shutdown.

Beware of offers that combine High Bonuses with Reduced Juice. Also, be wary of Lines that are out of wack. Obscure or soft lines can only mean one of two things: a lack of
volume or that the book itself is gambling on events.

Remember: If a promotion looks too good to be true, it probably is.

2. Telemarketing or Cold-Calling - is a sign of desperation that the book may be getting ready to run for the hills. Scam telemarketers will use a variety of tactics to get their hands on your money. Some try to bully you, while others will charm you. In many cases it is a single high-pressure call or other pressure tactics requiring immediate decisions (usually to make a deposit). Watch out for anything that sounds fishy.

Remember: If a promotion over the phone does interest you, insist written information be sent to you before agreeing to make the deposit.

3. Outright SCAM Sportsbooks - usually open up right around football season. This type of scam operation is know as the deposit-only sportsbook because they do whatever it takes to get you to deposit your money with no intention of ever making pay-outs.

The easiest way to spot a fake is to look for an address or phone number. If the site lists a phone number, call it and ask for their address. If they do not readily give you a valid address, consider them suspect and do further research before making a deposit. These rogue operations often use large bonuses, spam email and other shady tactics to lure players.

Remember: In this completely unregulated industry, you have to do extra research because there are no safety nets and you are the only one responsible for your funds.
 

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Rogue's Gallery - Exposing Some of the Worst Shops in Offshore History

ROGUE BOOK:
BML Sports (BringMeLuck.com)

BML Sports Does Not Pay ... PERIOD!
In recent emails to their customers, BML admits that they are unable to make good on any withdrawal requests. And, we personally know of several players who are currently being stiffed for big dollars by BML.

WARNING:
DO NOT SEND MONEY TO BML SPORTS

BML Sports Detailed Review