Choosing a Sportsbook

Things to Consider

When evaluating an online sportsbook, we suggest making judgments based on the following five criteria:

1. Reputation

Do they have a reputation for honesty and fair play? Are they regulated and endorsed by an independent gaming organization? Have you read legitimate bad reviews about them online? Do you have any friends who use them?

Hint: Be careful of so called sportsbook review sites and associations. More often than not they are owned by the sportsbooks they endorse or are ranked by how much money the sportsbook is willing to pay.

2. Financial Stability

The bottom line is 'will they pay?' How can you tell? Do they disclose their finances? If so, are they profitable? Do they maintain a separate accounts equal to the total of players accounts on deposit?

Hint: What are their bonuses like? Most sites offer bonuses for new players but do the bonuses seem too good? A site offering 100 or 200% of your deposit in cash bonuses (especially to get large deposits) - is a potential sign the company is in financial trouble. Often, they need a cash influx to payoff outstanding obligations.

3. Location

Are they legal and licensed by the government under which they operate? Does location affect their accessibility and server uptime? Does the country they operate in have 'real' regulations?

4. Customer Service

Is email AND telephone contact information prominently displayed on their web site? Do they offer wagering help and registration assistance 24 hours, 7 days a week? Do they have a good track record for dispute resolution?

5. Security

Do they employ the latest state-of-the-art security technology to ensure the safety of your online transactions? What is their policy with respect to the security and privacy of your personal information?

6. Trust

Based on the first 5 criteria, do you feel that the sportsbook is honest and trustworthy?

Making a Smart Choice

LinesMaker.com invites you to look at the above criteria and decide for your self.

Reputation:

LinesMaker is staffed by gaming industry and internet professionals committed to leading by example in setting high standards for the online gambling industry. We are known throughout the internet betting community as an establishment with a spotless record for fast, guaranteed payouts and for superior customer service.

We are fully accredited and endorsed by several independent agencies.

Financial Security:

We maintain accounts on hand with funds equal to the total accounts of all players. In other words, if every single person withdrew their funds in a single day, we would have enough to pay everyone and not encounter significant hardship. Sadly, most operations can not make this claim. LinesMaker was established  in 1998 and operates in numerous jurisdictions around the world. More Info

Location:

We are a truly global organization with operations on three different continents and the highest levels of redundancy built into our global network to ensure 100% uptime. Our call center is state-of-the-art and removed from the hurricane belt so uptime is not threatened during storm season. 

Customer Service:

We believe our customer service sets us apart from many of the other sites. Toll-free phone support is available 24/7 and email inquiries are answered quickly. Our staff is by far the friendliest and most helpful of any gaming establishment you will encounter.

Security:

Security is an issue that comes up any time people discuss commercial transactions on the Internet. This is a serious topic and we have taken a serious approach. Through the use of multiple levels of encryption and account verification, players experience seamless, safe Internet communication with the wagering software.

We have numerous procedures and technology in place to protect ourselves and our customers from fraud. We have never had a single incident of fraud committed against a member.

LinesMaker employs the following cryptographic technologies as a means to prevent any breakthroughs: Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 (SSL) Encryption, Authentication Schemes, Private and Public Keys, and Certificate Authorities

Read our privacy policy.

Trust:

We have been in business for over ten years and have never had an incident of slow or no pay. When disputes have occurred they have been resolved quickly and fairly. The software is always easy to use and the casino odds are audited by a major accounting firm to ensure fairness. 

We look forward to serving you and invite you to open an account.