Sports Betting Sites to avoid:
As with any endeavor, there are a few scam artists in the world of bookmaking. Not surprisingly, most things having to do with gambling are inevitably touched by scandal at some point or another. As long as money and profits are involved, people will find a way to try to set up a scam and to earn a few dividends.
Buyer Beware
There are a few bookies across the world that can be considered scam-artists. These bookies or larger bookmaking firms may take your wager for a bet and then never offer to pay or communicate after the outcome of the event on which you are betting. One warning to consider is that in places like the United States where bookmaking is illegal in most parts of the country, betting in a state where the occupation is prohibited can make for some interesting experiences.
Placing your money into the hands of someone operating an illegal bookmaking firm can be illegal at best and disastrous at worst. This means that if you are caught participating in the occupation, you may be found guilty of a crime. This also means that bookmakers may find trouble for their customers as well as taking their money.
One great example of bookmaking gone wrong is the story of Robert Angleton and his wife, Doris Angleton. Robert Angleton made most all of his money in the town of Houston, Texas, by participating in bookmaking. He was also a police informant of his smaller rivals, and when they were shut down, he gladly took on their business. Robert’s wife Doris was brutally shot and killed while the couple was going through divorce proceedings. Some theories speculate Angleton was nervous about his wife reporting the source of his illegal income to the authorities.
Bookmaking can certainly be risky, but it can also be a good way to have fun and bet on your favorite sports and games, so be wary of scams and unsavory business practices. Avoid betting with people who keep books in states where it is illegal or research the online company you choose to go with beforehand.
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