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How can I be sure playing with a Gambling911.com member book my money will be safe?
We cannot guarantee your money will be 100% safe just as we cannot guarantee a major airline like United will not shut down tomorrow. However, let's just say the chances of a Gambling911.com member book closing down without paying its clients is less likely to happen then United Airlines shutting down and stranding passengers.

What makes you so sure of this? I hear of online sports books closing every day.
You may hear of sports books closing down every day but you have never heard of a Gambling911.com member book closing down. Since this site's inception no Gambling911.com member book has every closed its doors without paying their customers. None! We take great pride in our integrity and will not whore ourselves to just any Joe Blow (though it is tempting at times). We constantly turn down advertising requests. Our members must have three full football seasons under their belt or the main principal must be a fixture in the offshore sports betting community for a set number of years exceeding 1998 to join the Gambling911 family, and even that is not a guarantee they will be welcome. We also visit sports books on a regular basis.

I am considering joining a sports book not listed on Gambling911.com. Would you give a recommendation of a "non member" book?
Certainly. Our primary concern is with Gambling911.com readers safety when playing offshore. Some of the best books in the biz do not advertise here, plus we only have a limited number of spots available for sports book members. We always tell it like it is on our popular Offshore Sports Betting Forum.

Does Gambling911 rely on its advertisers to make money and if so can I assume you will protect your advertisers at all costs should a problem arise?
No. This is what differentiates us from all other online gambling information websites. While monthly member fees are certainly important to the growth of Gambling911, much of the income going to the site's parent company is derived by other means. Twenty-One Holdings LLC, incorporated in the State of New York in April of 2002, is the parent company of Gambling911.com. Twenty-One Holdings LLC has been profitable since July of 2002, primarily due to its association with the gambling publication, Casino Times News.

And what might that affiliation be?
Twenty-One Holdings LLC through its President acts as the Managing Editor of Casino Times News and just like Gambling911, it is completely FREE

I have read that the President of Gambling911, Christopher Costigan (AKA Sting), is not well liked by a lot of sports book owners and others in the industry. In fact I have heard he may be on a few sports book owner's "shit lists".
Sports book owners who do not like the President of Gambling911.com are few and far between. Those that do not like the President of Gambling911 are most likely those who cannot and should not be trusted as they are probably doing something wrong and have been called out for it.

Should I be concerned if Gambling911.com advises against signing up at a particular sports book?
You should not be concerned if you do not have money there. Any book Gambling911 advises against is one to be avoided. We visit all the offices regularly and report back our findings. Also Gambling911 has sources in most offices who provide us with valuable information. Some offices have imposed gag orders when dealing with Gambling911, however, anxious employees will always find ways of getting the information to us.

Is Gambling911.com widely read by offshore bookmakers?
Yes. In fact it is the single most read site in the offshore gambling industry. The normal response time to a news item appearing on Gambling911's home page or posting forum is normally a half hour during normal daytime hours.

Why are most of these books located in places like Costa Rica and the Netherlands Antilles?
It is legal to operate in these jurisdictions and countries like Costa Rica and Netherlands Antilles are very hospitable places to run businesses. Costa Rica is like a second home to us and we visit there every few months. The country is a leader in technology with Intel being the largest employer there. Netherlands Antilles are controlled by the strictest government on the planet, The Dutch. If you have ever visited a Dutch colonized country you will notice they did a much better job of it than the French who single-handedly managed to ruin just about every country on the continent of Africa.

Does Gambling911.com assist those who have disputes with "non advertising" sports book members?
Yes. This is what we are known for. Though we can't guarantee a satisfactory outcome, we do try our best to get disputes resolved with all sports book enterprises whether they are members of Gambling911.com or not. Sometimes we outsource assistance from other website organizations that maintain a good working relationship with Gambling911, and there are quite a few of those. Unfortunately there are plenty of fly by night operations cropping up on a regular basis and this is why we strongly suggest reviewing this website prior to diving head first into such a "scam" or mismanaged shop.

Can a sports book survive giving away 25% signup bonuses on a regular basis?
No. Such a book will shut down within a two year period if this is a persistent policy. Gambling911.com will not accept books that advertise more than 20% unless this bonus program can be broken down into different categories such as "Buddy Referrals" and "Losses Back" or even "Re Up Bonuses". Some books that advertise 50% bonuses are in fact advertising different variations and the 50% does not necessarily represent a one time signup bonus.

What are some popular methods of sending and receiving funds to and from offshore sports books?
Gambling911.com highly recommends NETeller. Not only are they one of the most popular methods for sending and receiving funds, but they are also a Gambling911.com member organization. NETeller. abides by the strict Patriot Act imposed by the U.S. government after 9/11 and is in compliance with all other banking laws of the U.S. Principals of the company regularly meet with legislators in Washington, D.C. to ensure they remain complaint. This ePayment processing company is also super easy to use. Money can be transferred between your credit card or right into your banking account (the preferred method). NETeller. should have an ATM card out shortly as well. One of our member books, BoDog Sports also provides a direct funds transfer to and from your own personal bank account. Please inquire with us for further details should you have questions about either method. Western Union still remains one of the most popular methods. With all of these deposit and payment options, money is usually in the recipient's hands within minutes.

Will the bank look at me funny if I am attempting to deposit money into my account from some gambling firm offshore? Can I be suspected of money laundering activity?
Absolutely not. Gambling911 does not advise attempting to deposit over five figures from an offshore gaming company at one time. In fact all banking institutions are required to report any deposits of $10,000 or more to the U.S. government. Depositing several small checks from offshore firms raises eyebrows even more. If you happen to have a huge winning streak in a short period of time we strongly suggest withdrawing only a portion of the funds to start off with. Bank wires are the preferred method of high rollers. Gambling911 does not advocate illicit activities and encourages its readers to manage their money wisely. Deposits under $10,000 will not be scrutinized by your bank and all reputable offshore sports books maintain correspondence banking institutions within the United States and/or Canada.

How about using an agent to collect money from an offshore sports book?
No. That is illegal. We do not advocate this method of collection.

Well, is it legal to gamble with these offshore books where I live?
That depends. Most states do not have laws that make online gambling illegal. In fact a recent conference in the Bahamas of industry legal experts attempted to interpret current laws and found nothing concrete to suggest online gamers are breaking the law. No gamblers have ever been charged with betting online. With that said, Illinois is the only state in the union that has made advertising such businesses illegal and as such Gambling911.com features a disclaimer discouraging our readers residing in this state from betting offshore. However, it would be foolish to think the authorities are going to come breaking down its citizens doors in the middle of the night just because they are betting online. Illinois should be more concerned with its child molesters. This state ranks number two in terms of known child molesters living there.

Will a book frown on me opening up different accounts if my underage friends want to bet offshore?
Not only will they frown on this but Gambling911.com member books will close your account and tell you to leave. Such activity is not permitted and is considered fraudulent by most establishments. Just as Gambling911.com expects its member books to act in a professional manner with full integrity so do we expect our readers to act in the same manner. Gambling911 readers do not scam sports books and only occasionally do the scammers find us and beg for assistance as a last resort.

When I call a Gambling911.com member book, will I be speaking to some tough Guido from North Jersey or Brooklyn?
No. In all likelihood you will be speaking to a hot Latina female or a sexy Caribbean island girl from the Dutch Antilles. Most of the better offshore sports books staff with females as they realize the majority of sports bettors are men who feel more comfortable speaking to a female (this is not true of online casinos where the vast majority of players are female). When calling a Gambling911.com member book you will often be speaking with an English speaking female.

I don't plan on betting much. Will Gambling911.com member books want my business?
Yes in fact they will relish your business. Gambling911.com member books are modeled to appeal to leisure bettors by featuring an easy to navigate online website with minimums as low as $5 in many cases. If anything our books might discourage sharp (professional) players. If you plan on betting over the phone, please be advised that due to the high costs of maintaining 1-800 numbers and clerks, minimum bets placed over the phone are normally $50 per bet.

If I have a question or concern, will Gambling911.com ignore me? Is there an easy way to get in touch?
Any immediate concerns or questions should be directed to Christopher Costigan by clicking HERE. You should never be afraid to contact us. Normally we respond within 12 hours of your email. We are available by phone too at 212-927-5216 (this is not a toll free call).