Online Sports betting FAQ

This online sports betting FAQ stems from the amount of e-mail we have received by prospective players asking us a multitude of questions. Many of these questions were the same, hence the frequently asked portion of the title. We have made it a point to collect the biggest questions and display them on this page. Often times, these questions can be easily answered by reading through the remainder of our site. One of our goals was to be the most comprehensive repository of information pertaining to online sports betting, indeed gambling on a whole, with an emphasis on how to fund your account. If you are looking for the most commonly confused issues in all of sports betting, then you have come to the right place.

Helpful Online Sportsbooks

If you have specific questions about a particular sportsbook, or those not listed in our online sports betting FAQ, you would be best off asking their customer service department. Trained to answer any question, be it about their bonus, their sportsbook deposit methods, or indeed any other question or comment you may have, these customer service representatives are standing by at all hours of the day. In order to be as helpful as possible, they have been thoroughly trained to aid their players with all problems. Courteous and professional, each person working for customer service will quickly help you regardless of your sports betting related problem.

	Bodog Sportsbook - Customer Service Answers All Questions Bodog is one sportsbook that helped answer all of our online sports betting FAQ questions. They are a very comprehensive sportsbook, proving versatile yet easy to comprehend. They are not over loaded with too many extraneous features, but they have everything you will need to simply bet on sports and have some fun. They accept players from all over the world, taking a wide number of different deposit options. VISA, MasterCard, eWalletXpress, Moneybookers, NETeller and more can all be used to fund an account with Bodog. They have a 10% unlimited match bonus, so take advantage of it when you can. Bodog Sportsbook
	Intertops Sportsbook - Easy Access To Betting Another sportsbook that had proven to be very helpful was that of Intertops provided us with a sports betting experience that simply could not be beat. They provide their players with big sportsbook deposit bonuses, which are seemingly never ending, a wide range of different deposit options, and more betting lines than your average sportsbook. Intertops gave us what many sportsbooks lack - a choice. The choice comes through their bonuses. You can accept either their free $20 bet or a 25% to $100 match bonus, depending on which you want to take. American Express, VISA, MasterCard, eWalletXpress, UseMyWallet, NETeller, Moneybookers and more are all accepted deposit methods through Intertops. Flexibility is the name of their game, so know that you will always have options with Intertops. Intertops Sportsbook
	5Dimes - FAQ Section For Most Problems In our thirst for knowledge, we had a also come to 5Dimes. 5Dimes is one of the easier sportsbooks to navigate, thought he learning curve is somewhat steeper. Through 5Dimes you will be able to get up to 50% on top of your deposit in bonuses, with up to $520 available in free cash. By accepting players from all over the world, 5Dimes has also incorporated a great number of different deposit methods into their sportsbook. Ranging from wire and ACH transfers to e-wallets and credit cards, 5Dimes has made it easy for players world wide to fund their account. 5Dimes Sportsbook

Sportsbook Questions and Answers

- Is online sports betting legal?

This is the absolute most commonly asked question we receive, as well as one of the hardest to answer. The answer is maybe - this totally depends on where you live. Refer to the legal online sportsbooks if you are looking for a more in depth answer, and look at the online sportsbooks for US players if you live in the United States.

- What is the minimum age for sports betting?

Another overly common question pertains to the age requirements. This is dependent both on where you live, as well as the online sportsbook. Chances are, the sportsbook will require you be 21 years of age before you can join, deposit, and withdraw. If the age is lower in your jurisdiction, or higher for that matter, always go with the higher age in order to be safe.

- My sportsbook asked me for a credit card authorization form when I went to withdraw, what is this?

A credit card authorization form essentially means that you promise to pay for the credits you have purchased with a credit or debit card. It also acts as a way to prove your identification. While necessary to cash out, it is also to make sure that no one is using your card to run up gambling debts.

- Is online sports betting safe?

Suppose you are at a live, land based sports book in Vegas. You lay your $100 bet on the Raiders to beat the Colts straight up. The Raiders are a huge underdog, but will pay an enormous hit if they win. Lo and behold, the Raiders win the game and you are handed an enormous wad of cash for your bet. On the way out to your car, you are mugged and you lose all your money.

This is impossible if you are betting through online sportsbooks. Even if the sportsbook decided to use your credit card in ways you did not authorize, the issuing bank insures all transactions with your card. We have a list of safe online sports betting sites that will never run you afoul.

- What about my identity? Is my identity safe when I bet on sports over the Internet?

Absolutely. Out of all the questions in the online sports betting FAQ, this one is one of those that has thrown up a lot of red flags. Each of the online sportsbooks makes it a point to hold all data in a secure fashion. The only way your identity would be unsafe is if your connection isn't secure, which would totally be your fault, not that of the sportsbook's.

- This sportsbook is taking forever to get me my winnings! What's going on?

Keep in mind that the online sportsbook does not actually cut you a check directly. Instead they use payment processors. Payment processors can sometimes be slow in paying their obligations. It may not always be the sportsbook's fault. Just be patient. If you used our sportsbook, your payment will be given to ultimately be given back to you.

- What is the quickest deposit method available?

If you are really concerned about loading your account quickly, use a credit card. Funds from credit card deposits usually post to your sportsbook account instantly. As with casino deposit methods, this can vary by sportsbook.

- My Credit card keeps getting declined even though I have the funds available on the account. Why does this happen?

Some banks deem gambling transactions to be high risk and they will not extend their services to these payments. If the bank blocks the payment, then you will have to find a different sportsbook, a different card, or a different deposit methods. E-wallets and prepaid cards have the highest success rates of any deposit methods, so keep this in mind.

- Can I call in my wagers to the online sportsbook?

Depending on where you live, how much you wish to bet, and which sportsbook you choose, yes - you should be able to phone in your wagers.

- I have a smart phone with a web browser. Can I visit an online sportsbook and place my wagers this way?

Yes. If you have a smart phone with a capable browser, such as the Palm Pre, Palm Pixi, iPhone, Android phones, and BlackBerry devices, then you should be able to visit the sportsbook's website. Some of the sportsbooks will even help you along by giving you access to a sports betting site that has been optimized for mobile betting. If our Online Sports Betting FAQ does not have enough information regarding mobile betting, check with the sportsbook it self.