4/17/2007 06:39 PM
bestline Sports (SBR rating B+) officially announces acquisition of BetOnline (SBR rating B). BetOnline players should not experience any migration down time as the site is already moved to the bestline server in Panama. BLS plans to utilize the highly brandable URL in new marketing campaigns. BetOnline was formerly located in Oficentro in San Jose, Costa Rica.
4/14/2007 12:04 PM
bestline Sports (SBR rating B) to purchase C rated sportsbook. The acquisition is expected to be completed early next week.
3/18/2006 01:03 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: E-StadiumClub (SBR rating F) off-line; phones unmanned. The sportsbook’s most recent (February 2006) excuse was that they were brought "down by hackers" and planned to be back online in March. E-Stadium was built on failed sportsbook,
bestlineWager which disppeared in July of 2005.
2/12/2006 11:04 AM
bestlines Sports (SBR rating B-) controlling interest bought by former BoS executive. Look for
bestlines Sports to move out of the old PanAm building within 60 days. The new partner told SBR in a meeting in Panama City that he intends to invest millions of dollars in a new facility, marketing and personnel. Although preferring to remain anonymous, this operator was one of the few well respected operators that came out of the Greg Champion era of BetOnSports. This book is worth keeping an eye on however players should wait until their move and reorganization has taken better shape before trying.
9/27/2005 11:51 PM
bestlineSports upgraded from C+ to B-.
BLS earns this upgrade after months of positive customer feedback, launching a new website and software update, and reassuring SBR that they will continue to give players the benefit of the doubt should a dispute arise.
bestline has held a conservative rating as SBR observed how the book adjusted to the move from Costa Rica to Panama over one year ago.
7/30/2005 05:07 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: E-StadiumClub (SBR rating F) now offering to credit all players who held balances at bestlineWager (closed). A five time roll-over and 30 day no-withdrawal period will apply.
Owed players may contact SBR with account details or contact E-Stadium directly at 1-866-352-9361.
7/27/2005 11:56 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: E-StadiumClub (SBR rating F) responds to 7/25 report:
"We would like to make it clear that E-StadiumClub did not buy out bestlinewager it took over it’s facilities and some of it’s infrastructure. This was made possible due to the fact that two of the owners of E-StadiumClub were employed by bestlinewager and felt that by easing the burden on the principal owner of bestlinewager Mr. Jack Nardi it would also save time and money in order to allow E-StadiumClub to be open in time for the start of 2005 football season.
Now to address the issue of bestlinewagers players who may not have been paid when bestlinewager ceased operations on 15 July 2005. We would like to make it clear that although we do not feel that it is the responsibility of E-StadiumClub to honor any of bestlinewagers debts we will be willing to take over any players balance of $500.00 U.S. or less and make them subject to bonus rules. Furthermore any client who had a balance greater then $500.00 U.S. we will be willing to credit there account 30% of there balance or $500.00 which ever is the greater sum."
It is common for failed bookmakers like
bestlineWager to reappear with a new site while claiming to be backed by new "investors" or "ownership". After management previously informed SBR it would honor BLW balances, E-Stadium is shying away from a debt that is estimated to be as small as $10,000. SBR reaffirms E-StadiumClub’s F rating.
7/25/2005 03:00 PM
E-StadiumClub (SBR rating F) appears to be reincarnation of failed Sportsbook, bestlineWager. SBR readers have reported similarities in the two sportsbooks, including cloned rules and FAQ pages. Bill Dozer called E-Stadium’s number and asked to "
speak with Jack Nardi", who was the owner of
bestlineWager. The clerk answered,
"Jack is not in." He was not sure of the best time to reach him. The clerk was then asked if E-Stadium would be taking over accounts from the defunct
bestlineWager. He responded by saying
"Jack is not affiliated with this company" and that we "
would have to call Jack directly about that." Players are advised to avoid this new sportsbook.
7/18/2005 01:51 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: bestlineWager (SBR rating D-) closes with player funds. SBR initiated coverage of BLW in March of 2005 and began receiving payout complaints the following month. The sportsbook’s website displays the message:
"We regret to inform our clients that bestlinewager.com has ceased all operations as of July 15, 2005" The site also instructs players to call in their claims to "Jack" at 714-280-2963. However the phone number currently only offers a voice mailbox.
4/29/2005 01:03 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: bestlineWager (SBR rating D) slow-paying player, not answering phones or email.
5/11/2004 04:52 PM
BetPanAm (SBR Rating F-) officially closes its doors -
bestlinesSports to move into the former premises of BetPanAm. Possibility that old PanAm accounts will be absorbed by
bestlineSports, with a roll-over requirement. $500,000 bond put up by BetPanAm may now be dispersed, although local politics are likely to slow this process down
10/14/2003 05:58 AM
bestlineSports
responds and denies their actions against player were unfair
10/13/2003 05:58 PM
bestlinesSports, SBR rating D+,
fleeces player out of his winnings
7/16/2007 09:58 AM
BetOnline &
bestlineSports upgraded from B+ to A-
4/14/2007 10:44 PM
bestline Sports upgraded from B to B+
1/13/2007 10:26 AM
bestlineSports upgraded from B- to B
9/27/2005 08:56 PM
bestlineSports upgraded from C+ to B-
3/22/2005 06:58 PM
bestlineWager - SBR initiates coverage at D
8/25/2003 12:00 AM
bestlinesports Upgraded from D to C
