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Payout Methods and Fees at Top US-Friendly Online Sportsbooks

So, you picked the Chicago Cubs to the MLB World Series?

Or maybe you’re rolling with an Alabama Crimson Tide winning streak in NCAA football and want to take some of your winnings off the table?

Whatever the case, when you’ve finally made some profit at your online sportsbook, payout fees can cut into your winnings. You want to minimize the payout fees, and get your money as quickly as possible. For players in the United States, the two best options are Bitcoin and Checks.

Listed below are the top US-friendly online sportsbooks, along with the fees for using Bitcoin and Checks as a payout method.

Bovada : 50% Bonus on signup
Method Min Max / week Fee
Bitcoin 100 9500 FREE
Check 50 3000 FREE (1/month),
50 thereafter
Intertops : 20% Bonus on signup
Method Min MAX / WEEK Fee
Bitcoin 100 2500 FREE
Check 150 3000 50
BetOnline : 25% bonus on signup
Method Min MAX / WEEK Fee
Bitcoin 20 5000 2%
Check 500 2500 25/35/50,
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Top Bet : 50% bonus on signup
Method Min MAX / WEEK Fee
Bitcoin
Check 200 2500 40

Be aware that there are many Bitcoin wallets available, and there may be a charge of between 1% – 4% to transfer funds from Bitcoin to your linked checking account, Paypal account, or other linked account.

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Kentucky Derby this Saturday

My pick:  Normandy Invasion.

Bovada Racebook is a great choice for betting on the Kentucky Derby this Saturday.

  • Open a betting account and grab an instant 50% Free Bet Bonus to bet on Kentucky Derby props
  • Get cash back on your Racebook wagers every week — not just for the Kentucky Derby —  just for playing with Bovada
  • While you’re watching the Kentucky Derby, be among the first to race at Bovada’s new Virtual Racebook 3D and you could score up to $100 in bonus chips.

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Bovada.lv Sports Welcomes US Players

Bovada.lv has opened its doors to US-based real-money players. In addition to a sportsbook, Bovada has an online casino, an online poker room, and an online racebook.

Note: Contrary to what you might think, .lv does not stand for Las Vegas — it stands for Latvia.

Bovada Sports

BOVADA embarks on its own road, armed with the experience and talent to quickly become the industry’s powerhouse brand and the most trusted and most fun place to bet on sports.

New Depositors benefit from a Free Sports Bet up to $100 – while many lean on signup bonuses in trying to earn your business, BOVADA is focused on providing free wagers up to 20% of your deposit. That free bet can be up to a maximum of $100 and it can be used on any sports market or wager type in the sportsbook.

Props and underdog odds – BOVADA has an unmatched variety of prop bets. You will find more betting options on Sports, Politics and entertainment than anywhere else.

Live betting – mobile betting – BOVADA is available on the go. They Offer live- Betting and mobile betting options from a variety of portable devices. Join BOVADA and learn more today.

Easy-to-understand website -BOVADA offers betting on every major sport and carefully steers you where you need to go each day. Find your favorite team, or odds type in a snap, whether you are betting the late baseball game on the moneyline or the quarterback props on Monday Night Football.

Best customer service, best sports stats – looking for trends, matchup details and game previews before going to the betting menu? BOVADA offers statistics on all major sports so you don’t need to venture far to do your research and handicapping. Need to contact customer service? You can always get a real, live, knowledgeable person who can help answer your questions. Customer Satisfaction is a top priority at BOVADA.

Your information is safe – security, privacy and payouts are three of the most important aspects of playing online. BOVADA’s pledge is 100% safety and satisfaction in all three areas and has independent oversight to make sure you have the best betting experience in their sportsbook. So when it’s time to feel comfortable about playing online, BOVADA is synonymous with this trust.

(For those familiar with Bodog, Bovada is the US-facing rebranding of Bodog.)

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Try Some New Sites for the New Year

Start off the New Year by trying some new sites. Here are my top picks to start off 2010. All of the sites below accept players from all US States.

Bingo

  • Free Bee Bingo – $50 FREE + 200% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $9999!
  • 123 Bingo Online – $25 FREE + 1000% bonus on initial deposits between $10 and $9999!
  • Bingo Flash – $20 FREE + 250% bonus on initial deposits between $10 and $9999!
  • BingoVille – $10 FREE + 150% bonus on initial deposits between $50 and $10000!
  • BingoRoom – 150% bonus on initial deposits between $50 and $10000!

Casino

Horses

Poker

  • Poker Stars – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $10 and $600!
  • Full Tilt Poker – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $10 and $600!
  • Poker4Ever – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $150!
  • Spin32 Poker – 100% bonus on initial deposits of between $10 and $600!
  • Bizipoker3D – 30% bonus on initial deposits between $10 and $666!

Skill

  • Spadester – $4 FREE + 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $100!
  • Play65 – 40% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $500!

Sports

Have a lucky 2010!

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135th Kentucky Derby – May 2, 2009

The 135th Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Churchill Downs in Lousville, Kentucky.

This race is the first leg of the Triple Crown, a feat not achieved since Affirmed won it in 1978.

Betting is already underway on the Kentucky Derby at most sportsbooks and racebooks. Justin Dew puts Pioneerof the Nile, I Want Revenge, and Desert Party as the top three horses in the field.

Check out these 4- and 5-star rated racebooks that accept players from the United States. Most offer a 10% bonus on initial deposits from new players as well as cash rebates on all horseracing wagers (ranging from 3% to a whopping 8% at Horsebetting.com).

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Triple Crown Promotion from BetUS

The good folks at BetUS have put together a great Triple Crown promotion. Here’s the deal… open an account with between $200 and $1000, and you’ll get a 50% sportsbook credit, a 10% casino credit, and a 10% FREE BET in EACH of the Triple Crown legs (Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont).

Once you have signed up, call 1-888-51-BETUS to claim your free Triple Crown bets on these dates only:

  • Derby: April 28 – May 2
  • Preakness: May 12 – 16
  • Belmont: June 2 – 6

The racebook at BetUS offers:

  • Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 6
  • Horse/Jockey/Trainer matchups
  • Exactas, Superfectas, Quinellas, Daily Doubles
  • Thoroughbred, Harness, and Greyhound betting at over 100 tracks

Note: BetUS accepts players from all US states. Please check your local, state and provincial laws before you gamble online.

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(Don’t) Hold Your Horses

New to The Online Casino Gambling Directory are online gambling sites that feature betting on horse racing at over 90 tracks around the world. These racebooks make it easy for you to bet on both the minor and major races like the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, the Belmont Stakes, and the Melbourne Cup… just to name a few.

Look for a racebook that offers cash back on your action (most of them do). A select few of the racebooks will even offer bonuses on your initial deposit to help you get your bankroll started in the positive direction.

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