11/4/2008 06:44 PM
ParlayCardZ (SBR rating C+) to be merged under las palmas (SBR rating B-)las palmas management tells SBR that all ParlayCardZ players will receive the same pricing and line set when logging in through
las palmas. Both sportsbooks are owned by the Horizon 20 Group. PCZ players should expect a seamless transition to the
las palmas.com website.
9/12/2008 08:05 PM
las palmas (SBR rating B-) owed player reports receiving moneygram payment with an additional payment scheduled for monday. The low limit method was offered as a short term option to bank wire. The sportsbook states that it is funding its bank wire processor so it will be able to service these large winners. Players requesting smaller sums report receiving payment in normal timeframes.
9/10/2008 11:41 PM
Two las palmas (SBR rating B-) players report waiting for a total amount of $40,000 originally requested in June and July. The book was unable to offer a reason for delays to these large winners. A third player, who has been using the sportsbook for three years, is waiting for $5,000. He was told that he cannot withdraw his funds for two weeks without paying processing fees and forfeiting a $500 reload bonus. The sportsbook cites a 30 day hold bonus rule that clearly applies only to "new players," as the reason for these conditions.
6/13/2008 11:48 PM
New player victim to sportsbook impersonator
Player: After hearing about how good Legendz was and that you gave it an A+ rating I decided to join. I went to LegendsSportsbook.com and sent 250 bucks! It wasnt until 2 week later when i tried to get there from SBRlines did i realize they were two different websites! I checked the rating guide and realised a scammer has my money.
Robbie, formerly of defunct Apex Sports (SBR rating F) is operating legendsportsbook.com which has attracted bettors looking for the real Legendz (SBR rating A+). SBR has warned players since 2006 of las palmasSportsbook.com after readers reported depositing in what they believed to be las palmas (SBR rating B-). Bettors should also beware of OceanSportsbook (SBR rating F) and AmericasBookie (SBR rating F). Both are part of this network of scam sites.
3/20/2008 03:31 PM
March Madness Interview with Legendz (SBR rating A+) and las palmas (SBR rating B-)Handicapper and SBR writer, Peter Loshak sits down with Line managers at Legendz and
las palmas to talk about the NCAA betting, opening lines, tourney trends, Vegas and the tourney's biggest bets.
SBR: What kind of handle are you seeing so far, and what kind are you expecting? As I'm sure you know, the handle on this year’s Super Bowl actually declined very slightly in Nevada for the second year in a row, despite expectations that it would break the record for Super Bowl wagering. Do you think this year's March Madness handle will be lower as well?
las palmas: Yes, I do feel like this year's Madness handle will be lower but I also feel like overall this was a pretty tough year for the industry. I think it’s the worst I've seen in my eight years. We've seen the BOS and Neteller issues and many books getting scared out of the U.S. market. It’s not easy, especially for smaller offices.
Legendz: Super Bowl handle also declined because on paper it was not a real attractive game point spread-wise. And there is an economy right now going on, not to get political,
SBR: No, get political.
Legendz: Well, an economy that isn’t conducive to running off to Vegas like you had in the past. March Madness offshore though, I don’t expect to be any different from last year. It will be busy and I assume profitable. | Full Interview
3/19/2008 11:32 AM
SBRforum's Free NCAA Bracket Contest Open
SBR forum posters can read contest rules, view scoring system, and then make their tourney selections
here. The contest is free to enter. The top 10 scorers will receive $5,000 in free-plays from contest sponsor,
las palmas (SBR rating B-). The first place winner receives a $2,000 free-play prize.
12/28/2007 11:12 AM
BetRuss enters the SBR Rating Guide at C-. BetRuss is a new Costa Rican sportsbook using DGS Software and IDSCA server hosting. The sportsbook employs 40 individuals including former managers of Nine.com (SBR rating B+) and Absolute Poker, and line managers formerly with HeritageSports (SBR rating B) and
las palmas (SBR rating B-). BetRuss' startup model is now a rare one as few books will enter the U.S. serving market without the help of a turnkey service provider. Despite the upfront investment by BetRuss, players are advised to wait to see if the book will establish and prove itself before trying. BetRuss has been online for one month; is still working on site glitches; and offers a high cash bonus along with high betting limits which it will unlikely be able to maintain once it begins marketing campaigns. The book's management tells SBR it aims to be a recreational sportsbook excelling in customer service and financial processing options.
9/18/2007 10:57 PM
Positive player reviews and newly improved website earn las palmas and the rest of Horizon Twenty upgrade from C to C+.
Note: las palmas Sportsbook is a scam website impersonating the original
las palmas. The real
las palmas uses the website Bet
las palmas.com.
las palmasSportsbook.com is owned and operated by one of the stiff owners of defunct Apex Sportsbook. Players can use the
SBR Rating guide to avoid scam
cybersquatting websites.
1/21/2007 11:38 AM
las palmas (SBR rating C) offering bailout deal to
Bet7Moons (SBR rating F) victims. Players have the option to have their balances covered in full with a 20x roll-over (to make wagers totaling twenty times bailout amount) or match the bailout amount with a deposit for a 7x roll-over.
1/20/2007 04:24 PM
Bet7Moons (SBR rating F) owner redirects website to
las palmas (SBR rating C), where he has relocated his credit package. Robbed
Bet7Moons post-up players are hopeful that
las palmas will not service the stiff agent or will force him to take part in a payment plan to refund victims.
6/18/2006 02:29 AM
SCAM ALERT: Industry scammer continues to trick players into joining sportsbooks. Robbie McPhail is operating LegendSportsbook.com which has attracted bettors looking for the real
Legendz (SBR rating A-). SBR warned players in March of Mr. McPhail’s
las palmasSportsbook.com after readers reported depositing in what they believed to be
las palmas (SBR rating C). Bettors should also beware of
OceanSportsbook (SBR rating F) and
AmericasBookie (SBR rating F). Both are part of this
network of scam sites and are spamming email lists offering large
bonuses.
3/22/2006 06:08 PM
SCAM ALERT: Rip-off sportsbook site owned by Robbie McPhail. las palmasSportsbook.com is designed to con players into believing they are actually playing with five year old sportsbook,
las palmas(SBR rating C) (bet
las palmas.com). The new cyber-squatting website comes complete with
las palmas graphics and logos but operates on the
Bet33(SBR rating F) wagering platform. The site was previously used to redirect traffic to the real
las palmas for referral earnings.
12/28/2005 02:58 PM
SBR Bill Dozer reports: ParlayCardZ, part of the Horizon Twenty Group, slow-paying client $10,000 since 12/22/05. The player initially requested $5,000 via Neteller the morning of 10/22, but was told the merchant account was not funded. ParlayCardZ then took the player’s banking information in order to process a $10,000 bank wire, but has blamed the holidays as the reason the funds have not yet been deducted from the bettor’s account. SBR has contacted management, who claims their bank, Bank of Costa Rica, has been closed since the 23rd and will remain closed until the 2nd, when the wire will be sent. SBR has contacted the bank which was open on the 22nd, 23rd, and from the 26th through today until 6:00 PM. ParlayCardZ remains unable or unwilling to send payment to the customer via Neteller. The sportsbook will be under review while this withdrawal is pending and Neteller issues are addressed.
The Horizon Twenty Group, which includes las palmas, has been downgraded to C.
5/5/2003 09:40 AM
Addition of
las palmas expands
Recommended List to 17 - Highest count since Sept 2002
9/10/2008 02:29 PM
las palmas downgraded from B to B-
7/7/2008 10:01 PM
las palmas upgraded from B- to B
12/4/2007 12:32 PM
las palmas upgraded from C+ to B-
9/18/2007 01:21 PM
las palmas & eHorse (Horizon Twenty Group) upgraded from C to C+
12/28/2005 02:20 PM
las palmas and Horizon Twenty Group downgraded from B- to C
9/21/2005 10:16 AM
Bookmaker upgraded from C+ to B-
las palmas downgraded from B to B-
1/19/2004 12:00 AM
las palmas raised from B- to B
9/12/2003 12:00 AM
las palmas rejoins SBR Recommeded List
8/31/2003 12:00 AM
las palmas removed from the Recommeded List - SBR rating remains B+
5/5/2003 12:00 AM
las palmas upgraded to the Full Recommended List
5/6/2002 03:34 PM
las palmas - Upgraded from the Black List - technical issues resolved
5/1/2002 03:34 PM
las palmas - Downgraded to the Black List - Automatic downgrade based on 3 consecutive days of web site being down