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| 5DIMES REVIEW |
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| ABOUT 5DIMES |
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5Dimes |
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offers some unique options like action point bets and team total wagers, but is a navigational nightmare full of box checking, page refreshing and assigned user names that resemble complex math equations. Although is a trusted and secure online sportsbook, when it comes to the player experience, whether it be confusing deposit methods or bonuses with fine print, comes, dare I say it, a dime short. |
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antigua |
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GM Tony Williams
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| 5DIMES SPORTS BETTING FEATURES |
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$5 minimum
$500 maximum |
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Withdrawal methods include NETeller, SolidPay, Moneybookers, bank wire, cashier's check via regular and express delivery
Fees apply for all withdrawals and start from $15, except those specific requests made on Mondays between 9:00 am EST and 1:00 pm EST |
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Receive 20% Match Play Bonus on 900Pay or Neteller deposits between $50 to $5,000 and Person to Person money transfer deposits between $100 to $2,500, to a maximum of $1,000.
Receive 50% Match Play Bonus on SolidPay deposits between $50 to $400, to a maximum of $200. |
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Receive 20% Match Play Bonus on 900Pay or Neteller deposits between $50 to $5,000 and Person to Person money transfer deposits between $100 to $2,500, to a maximum of $1,000.
Receive 50% Match Play Bonus on SolidPay deposits between $50 to $400, to a maximum of $200. |
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Receive a 15% rebate on all your overall losses twice a year. |
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Get 20% when you tell a friend! If you refer a friend to 5Dimes Sportsbook & Casino you may receive a match-play referral bonus equal to 20% of their opening deposit. Players referring multiple friends may be eligible for higher bonuses. |
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9:00 PM, EST |
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Professionals welcome |
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10 cents up to -176
15 cents up to -201
20 cents up to -266 |
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| 5DIMES PRORESSIONAL REVIEW |
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There is no information on regarding the company responsible for managing 5Dimes.com. The General Manager of the site is Tony Williams. |
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The site is a navigational nightmare full of box checking, page refreshing and assigned usernames that resemble complex math equations. |
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average |
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Sportsbook, Horse Racing, Lotto, Casino
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Average |
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5Dimes Professional Review
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- Registration
Hitting up , I was disappointed to find the main page of the site looked fairly second-rate. There are far too many colors and flashing ads, which only serve in camouflaging the actual links. There is also a strange picture of a football player in the corner, giving a stiff arm about three feet off the ground. Apparently this player plays against midgets.
After finally finding the register button tucked away between some poker chips and a large cash graphic, I registered for an account. One aspect that immediately struck me as odd is that rather than give the user the option of creating their own user name, the site assigns a special nine character ID consisting of numbers, letters and the formula for time travel in an '85 Dolorian (I made that last part up). In any case, after trying desperately to remember my user name and slamming my laptop to the ground in a fit of rage, I found that the "Forgot Your Username?" link has instantly become my best friend.
Forums
has a link to their testimonials, which consists of various anonymous users raving about the site. In fact, some people were so enthusiastic in their praise as if it was a life changing event, which immediately raises a red flag. For example, one of the sites that is listed as praising them has an advertising partnership with . However, if you actually go into forums, the users do have some issues with ($500 deposit limit, slow on Sundays, horrible bonus payouts).
- Deposits/Withdrawals
The most important part of getting started with any internet bookie is getting your dough and clams in the account. It's how you make bets, how the house does business and it makes everyone happy. And thus it is highly out of the ordinary whenever a site makes it increasingly difficult for me to give them my money. For , I found that in order to make a simple credit card deposit, I first needed to contact the accounting department and get an approval. While wondering if the folks at Olive Garden would make you fill out a form every time you wanted pasta via credit, I decided to pursue other avenues. It turns out that most of the alternate forms of deposit are through third parties like Neteller, Western Union, Prepaid ATM and the always dependable mailman. And unless you are already enrolled in one of these services, guess what that means? More registrations! Hooray!
- Customer Service
customer service was friendly, answered all my questions. Answered the phone quickly too. The man sounded quite pleasant, considering he answers phones for a living.
Wagering
Contrary to the main page, there is a lot less confusion and little nonsense. The page is structured almost exactly like the big boards in Las Vegas, which make it easy to see the lines if you'e an experienced bettor. Of course, the disadvantage being that if you'e unexperienced, reading the board and the various acronyms (o,u for over/under) may be a little bit difficult. Another plus is the option of betting on the team total, which many sites do not have. Yet the most compelling option that offers is action point bets, which allow you to make or lose more money depending on how well your team covers a spread. On the other hand, despite being easy to read, navigating the site is far from user friendly. Every time you want to see the lines on a particular sport, you have to check a box on the top of the page, then go down to the refresh button and click again. Do TV's have refresh buttons when you change a channel? The teasers and parlays are on separate pages and the more you browse the more you find yourself looking at a giant internet scantron. I can just see myself trying to get in a bet before game time, only to miss out because I confused the website with an advanced calculus exam.
Bonuses and Extras
offers a matching bonus on initial deposits of 20 or 50 percent. However, there is a catch in that you have to make the deposits via one of their third party money dealers, meaning credit cards need not apply. It's kind of like Ed McMahon telling you you've won a million dollars if you fill out all these forms, and by the way, here are some magazines from some of our friends. Sign up for them and win!
Casino
The Casino offers Blackjack, Video Poker and Slots, but there is no Texas Hold 'Em, which is the game of choice for online poker players. They also have horse racing and my favorite option of all, playing the lottery. Imagine using the site to win the Kansas lotto, flying into Kansas and telling everyone you're actually from California. Truly this is a great idea.
Verdict
has some unique betting options, and although it is a poorly constructed site navigationally, it mimics the Las Vegas style betting boards, which can be fun for online gamblers. is a trusted online sportsbook and you will never have to worry about payouts. |
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