Impressed by Olympic

[Bob]

I signed up at Olympic a couple of weeks ago on the recommendation of a couple of B-World regulars, (ShiftySheik/Boomer) and I have been very impressed.

I've been at Wse, SOS, Carib and a few others for quite some time and although all had somethings I liked Olympic has (almost) everything.

I think my favourite place has been SOS. I like to buy points on games and stick them in parlays or if-bets which their software allows. Their problem for me is they have no moneylines on hockey or basketball and you can only move the b-ball line by one point.

I also love WSE. They have moneylines on NBA and you can buy four points on all b-ball and 5.5 on NFL. The problem there is that you can't buy points on totals (like SOS) and although they have moneylines on most hockey they won't put up moneylines on lopsided games like last night's Atl/Det game. And what I REALLY don't like is that their software won't let you buy points on a game and then put that game in a parlay or if-bet.

Which brings me to Olympic. Moneylines on ALL hockey ( -440 on Detroit last night) and moneylines on almost all basketball (including college). You can also buy points on all basketball/NFL....although not as many as WSE and you can then put what you bought into a parlay or if.

I must say that I felt a little more comfortable with my money in Antiqua, but for me Olympic has been too good to ignore.

Thanks to Shifty/Boomer

[ShiftySheik]

Glad to hear you like Olympic. If you like moneylines, you'll love Olympic. Unlike other books, Olympic posts moneylines first thing in the morning. They are truly the Moneyline Capital of the World. Has anyone else noticed that CRIS has thrown in the towel when it comes to moneylines. CRIS used to post hoop moneylines around Noon Eastern. Now you don't see any moneylines until late afternoon. No more college moneylines except for a few TV games. All the early line movement must be too much for them to handle.

[Underdog7]

Olympic has a lot of betting options. From first quarter to moneylines. I'd already tried a lot of shops, Caribbean, Dominican, Europe, Australia, Jamaica, etc, etc, etc. and I would say OLYMPIC is one of the best I'd ever dealt with. Drawback, located in Jamaica.

[AussieVamp2]

Hmm, why is Jamaica a drawback if Antigua isn't?

players from both these parts of the Windies haven lost last 10 away tests or so, going down to an innings defeat to New Zealand

[Underdog7]

We all know that licensing in Antigua is more
expensive and strict than Jamaica. Besides the $100,000 fee, government has to approved it. In case of any complaint, Antigua government could intervene and will try to solve the problem.

I just feel comfortable sending my money to Europe or Antigua but I'm not saying it is safer. Nothing is safe, as I always say: LIFE ITSEFL IS A RISK

[Cons]

Actually, sending funds to a top European book like William Hill, Ladbrokes, or Victor Chandler is as safe as putting your money in your local bank. Maybe even safer. I think you can now place Sportingbet into that category as well. You can also add a few sprotsbooks run by the government, like New Zealand's TAB Corp. All of these I would treat as safe as keeping money in a bank.

About Antigua, I'd say it's probably the best choice out of the Caribbean area, but by no means does it even come close to the safety of European (namely British-based) books.

[Junior44]

Bob,

Glad that you like Olympic. Been recommending them to all who ask. I've been with them for about 9 months now and have not had a sniff of a problem. I've requested payouts 3 times (before 9:00 am PST)and have recevied my loot by 2:00 PM (same day) all 3 times. The only gripe I have with Olympic is their hockey lines. Wish they would offer Canadian lines. But, this is starting to become the standard rather than the exception, and with the plethera of betting options that they offer, I can live with it.

Regards and G/L
Junior44

[ShiftySheik]

Jr.44, What are you talking about? Olympic offers the Canadian hockey line and moneylines.

[Junior44]

Shiek,

Maybe i have my terminology mixed up, but Olympic offers the puck line and m/l. I am referring to the +.5/-.5 line. For instance right now at Olympic, on the main menu, it shows Dallas -1/2 -145, but when you click Dallas to wager, it shows Dallas -1 pk and Dallas m/l -210.

Am I missing something? If so, let me know. I haven't been using Olympic for Hockey wagering in quite awhile.

[Jason Daubenspeck]

is this place the www.thegreek.com, correct? I was thinking of starting an account there today for a college basketball game I really like. How do they work with credit cards. I only try to play at places that have no % fees on the deposits this way, like caribbean Sands and Wsex. Also, how do withdrawls work this way? Any bonuses for anyone if I open the account?? or course you have to answer my question here, and soon. I only have until about 5 pm est to get this done.

[bbuster]

Jr44- You can have either line you want -1/2 -45 or -1 ev you just have to take all your lines one way or the other for the whole season Just call them and they will setup your account for the lines you want but you cant change I believe. I also think the default set of lines is the ev-1/2, 1/2-1 etc...

[Underdog7]

Jason Daubenspeck - although you only have 10 minutes to do it I rather answer your question. They will offer 10% bonus for new customers and 5% bonus for referrals. Good luck!

[DarwinAllSports]

Well guys, I think you've picked a good one here. I went over to Jamaica to visit Olympic and Spiro gets my full respect. He runs a good show. He's also one of the nicer guys you'll ever meet.

Happy New Year.

Aj

[ShiftySheik]

Jr. 44, I never had to ask Olympic for the Canadian line. They always gave it to me. Tell them you want the Canadian line. A couple years ago WWTS did the same thing to me. I was only getting the split line until I found out that you have to ask to be switched. Good Luck.

[Junior44]

Thanks guys,

I thought something was funky, figured Ice Hockey wasn't real popular down in Jamaica. I'll call them and ask them to give me the old switch-a-roo.