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Old 08-27-06, 08:32 PM
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Default Too good to be true; Got Neteller Money?



This all over the place at 2+2. Apparently, this deal isn't going to go on forever, so if you have Neteller money, get it moving.

The only thing I'm worried about is my license, credit cards, and residence all have different addresses associated with them due to my laziness. Still might do it anyway.
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Old 08-27-06, 08:47 PM
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Wow, hopefully this works out.
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Old 08-27-06, 09:25 PM
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are they trying some version of a google bomb to manipulate the spread or something?
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Old 08-27-06, 09:42 PM
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Beats the shit out of me, but I've got $1100 on Pittsburgh at +5. $1000 freeroll baby! This is the first time I'm going to care about a football that the Bears aren't playing in during my lifetime!

My noob ass almost placed the bet on Miami accidentally. That would've sucked.

Also, I contacted live support asking questions so many times in the last 30 minutes, that when I got them for the last time, to confirm the bet and that it was covered, they responded with:

"Hello again."
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Old 08-27-06, 10:31 PM
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What's that thing people always say about if something sounds too good to be true.............?

I haven't even looked at this yet - just saying.
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Old 08-27-06, 10:34 PM
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Yeah, and rakefree at WPEX was too good to be true a few months ago too. It draws in business. Plus, I've got live chat support dialogues emailed to me covering my ass. They did this during the World Cup and the bet was a loser. Everyone got the money back.
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Old 08-27-06, 11:10 PM
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Don't get me wrong - I'll definitely look into it and probably do it.... just saying.
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Old 08-28-06, 11:57 AM
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Is this Mansion Casino trustworthy? What is to stop it from taking all the bets, then promptly closing the site down and making off with the $11 million as mentioned above?
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Old 08-28-06, 12:18 PM
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...I dunno, has eejit ever mentioned running a casino site?
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Old 08-28-06, 12:53 PM
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Well, I'm doing it. Be nice to see Caulpepper get injured and miss week 1 now, but I suspect they may pull the plug on this promo if that happened.
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Old 08-28-06, 01:21 PM
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You boys should have waited, the line is now -4.5 .

MANSION Sammy:
Hello, I am just opened and account and made an $1,100 deposit. I am trying to
do the Pittsburgh Steelers promotion but when I went to place my bet, I noticed
that the line has changed to -4.5. Could you please help me place my bet
correctly.

MANSION Sammy:
Hello

GeoffM:
Hi SAmmy

MANSION Sammy:
You need to place your bet online

GeoffM:
I know, I am logged in now, but the line shows -4.5, and the terms show that it
should be -5

GeoffM:
Hello?

MANSION Sammy:
As long as you bet the minimum amount of $1100 on the SPORTSBOOK

GeoffM:
I am prepared to do that, but I was told the line should be -5, not -4.5

MANSION Sammy:
Where were you told this

MANSION Sammy:
Please see the following Simply visit the MANSION Sportsbook and place a minimum
Point Spread (Handicap) bet of USD 1,100 to win USD 1,000 (or currency
equivalent) on the Pittsburgh Steelers for their game on Thursday 7 Sep 2006.
(00:30 GMT 8 Sep 2006)

If your bet is not a winner, MANSION will refund your losses of USD 1,100 (or
currency equivalent).

GeoffM:
Hmm, ok, perhaps my friend just got the line at -5, so I guess I still qualify
for this promotion?

MANSION Sammy:
Yes as long as you bet the minimum amount of $1100 on the SPORTSBOOK

MANSION Sammy:
OK

GeoffM:
Ok, thank you very much, I will be betting $1,100 on the Steelers, thanks a lot
Sammy!

MANSION Sammy:
No probs Thank you ;-)

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Old 08-28-06, 01:36 PM
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It seems to be up still, but I am still nervous...it would be a huge chunk of money for me. Can we cash out the winnings immediately?
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Old 08-28-06, 01:42 PM
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just got it in at -4.5
solid.
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Old 08-28-06, 06:50 PM
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What's the age requirement? Can't be 18. Somebody do it for you?
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Old 08-28-06, 01:43 PM
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no apparently u need to scan and send them copy of drivers license and all that and can take up to 5 days.
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Old 08-28-06, 02:25 PM
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I did a good amount of looking up, and my buddy who bets an insane amount of money on books took a look and it looks 110% legitimate. I'd throw down your money soon if you'll be doing it, they won't be offering this if the line falls much further.
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Old 08-28-06, 03:09 PM
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The offer is legit. The would do this for a couple reasons, the only thing I can't figure out is why they want action all on one side of the game instead of letting you choose.

First of all it is pretty standard practice that offshore places are willing to pay(via incentives, finders fees, refer-a-friend, etc...) about $400 to aquire a new player. They are over-paying almost 3x here, not out of the question, but definatly a premium.

Second, I saw this posted elsewhere and when looking into it the concensus was there will be a 4x rollover required to withdraw ANY funds, even your original deposit, meaning you will have to make $8000 in wagers before you can get a penny of the money, again, even your deposit.

If you bet $100 80 times and go .500 you will have $1600 of your $2000, IF YOU GO .500, most people can't. You deposited $1100 and are up $500, again they are willing to pay $400 to aquire new business so that's at least reasonable.

If you lose the bet and they give you a BONUS $1000 that you have to rollover 4x and go .500 you will have $800 of your money left.

It's a great deal and one I will probably get hooked into, but it's not exactly free money, so be careful.

If anyone needs to correct my above math please do as I am typing this as I think it out. If my math is wrong (figure in the 10% juice by the way) then this may be a better deal than it looked like.
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Old 08-28-06, 03:22 PM
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I don't see any terms and conditions regarding any rollover amount. From what I've read it's a straight up bet....you win, you can cash out...no roll over requirements at all.

Is there a link to the conditons you refer to?
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Old 08-28-06, 03:29 PM
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In their normal T&C it gives the GENERAL details of "Bonus" money, which several people seem to think this will fall under.

Hope I am wrong and this is just a huge draw for them, expensive, but probably still worth it in the long run.

Couldn't they have done the same promotion for a smaller amount and still got the same reaction, or more considering some people wouldn't put up a grand just in case?

I got a couple people looking into this right now and will post again when I hear anything.
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lol, you got me.

seriously though, this ends at any second.
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So just to be sure,

I placed a bet at Mansion on Pittsburgh as a pick'em. I then went to Pinnacle to hedge, and they had Miami +1, so I bet $515. Good, right? I even have a chance to come out really good if the Steelers can win by exactly 1.


BTW, my girlfriend bet on Steelers when it was 4.5 without hedging, and it's really my money, so there's still that too.
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Old 09-05-06, 11:21 PM
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I'm freaking jealous.
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Old 08-28-06, 12:54 PM
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Shabi, they only need your cc info if you deposit by cc.
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