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.