NFL Betting - Easy Online Sportsbook Deposit Options
Sep 26th, 2009 by admin
According to a recent verdict handed down by Federal Court in New Jersey, online sports betting, on the Federal level, is not illegal per se: it is illegal for banks to process transactions to offshore sportsbooks, but customers can still signup and deposit if they can get their money through the door. In their ruling, the justices stipulated that the legality of betting online depends on the law of the respective state where the bettor is making a wager (See “iMEGA Loses Court Challenge…” - Click Here).
The point of iMEGA’s court case was to challenge the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) on grounds that the law is imprecise. In the end, iMEGA failed in its attempts to get sports gambling approved in New Jersey, and ironically, yet another “imprecise” reading of Federal Law sports betting was rendered.
Needless to say, “imprecise” hasn’t stopped players from betting on the NFL. The typical September rush of customers for NFL betting was strong this year, despite the weak economic climate. Further, there are still lots of ways for every day Joes to get their cash on the table for a bet, regardless of any Federal stance on the legality of internet gambling.
In fact, variety of deposit options at online sportsbooks is one way to know just how financially sound a given sports betting website is. Also, the old adage “bigger is better” applies: if a sportsbook website is turning over millions of dollars on a weekly basis, it’s more than likely they have the means to collect your bets, plus pay out your winnings in a timely manner.
With these thoughts in mind, here’s a review of various deposit methods available at the top online sportsbooks that we advertise on our website. Remember, deposit methods are always subject to change, so you should ALWAYS consult your sportsbook’s cashier’s page to see the currently available options. In most cases, if you deposit by credit card (the most popular methods by far), you may have to fill out a credit card authorization form in order to collect your winnings. The purpose of this form is to make sure the sportsbook is paying out the right person, and to avoid any fraudulent transaction attempts.
Current Sportsbook Deposit Methods as of September 2009
- Credit Cards - The most popular method for deposit at BookMaker.com.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Amex - Can be used by signing up at https://www.picclub.com/, and then depositing to PIC Club with your Amex card.
- JCB
- Diner’s Club
- E-Wallets - E-Wallets are a great backup deposit method when credit cards fail to process. Note that in most cases, you can fund your e-wallet account with a credit card, and then deposit these funds from the e-wallet into your sportsbook player’s account.
- Click2Pay - USA and International Customers Welcome
- Ewallet Xpress - USA and International Customers Welcome
- Click and Buy - Non USA Customers Only
- PaySafeCard - Non USA Customers Only
- ECO Card - Non USA Customers Only
- Neteller.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Moneybookers.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Bank Draft - Go to your local bank and request a cashier’s check for the amount you wish to deposit, and then Fedex the check to Bookmaker.com. It can take up to 7-10 days for funds to clear, but usually much faster. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
- Bank Wire - Call Bookmaker.com customer service and request the Bank Wire details, including the account beneficiary name, account beneficiary number, bank SWIFT code, Bank Name, Bank Address, Bank Phone, Bank Country, and most importantly include your Bookmaker.com account number so the funds are credited to your account. Allow 7-10 days for processing. There is no deposit limit for bank wire.
- Credit Cards - The most popular method for deposit at JusBet.com.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Amex - Amex is generally accepted directly by the sportsbook cashier page, so there is no need to signup for card processing elsewhere.
- JCB
- Diner’s Club
- E-Wallets - E-Wallets are a great backup deposit method when credit cards fail to process. Note that in most cases, you can fund your e-wallet account with a credit card, and then deposit these funds from the e-wallet into your sportsbook player’s account.
- Click2Pay - USA and International Customers Welcome
- Neteller.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Moneybookers.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Bank Draft - Go to your local bank and request a cashier’s check for the amount you wish to deposit, and then Fedex the check to JustBet.com. It can take up to 7-10 days for funds to clear, but usually much faster. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
- Bank Wire - Call JustBet.com customer service and request the Bank Wire details, including the account beneficiary name, account beneficiary number, bank SWIFT code, Bank Name, Bank Address, Bank Phone, Bank Country, and most importantly include your JustBet.com account number so the funds are credited to your account. Allow 7-10 days for processing. There is no deposit limit for bank wire.
Diamond International Sportsbook - 2BetDSI
*Note: Diamond and BookMaker.com usually offer the same deposit methods, although each company operates independently.
- Credit Cards - The most popular method for deposit at 2BetDSI.com.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Amex - Can be used by signing up at https://www.picclub.com/, and then depositing to PIC Club with your Amex card.
- JCB
- Diner’s Club
- E-Wallets - E-Wallets are a great backup deposit method when credit cards fail to process. Note that in most cases, you can fund your e-wallet account with a credit card, and then deposit these funds from the e-wallet into your sportsbook player’s account.
- Click2Pay - USA and International Customers Welcome
- Ewallet Xpress - USA and International Customers Welcome
- Click and Buy - Non USA Customers Only
- PaySafeCard - Non USA Customers Only
- ECO Card - Non USA Customers Only
- Neteller.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Moneybookers.com - Non USA Customers Only
- Bank Draft - Go to your local bank and request a cashier’s check for the amount you wish to deposit, and then Fedex the check to 2BetDSI.com. It can take up to 7-10 days for funds to clear, but usually much faster. Personal checks are NOT accepted.
- Bank Wire - Call 2BetDSI.com customer service and request the Bank Wire details, including the account beneficiary name, account beneficiary number, bank SWIFT code, Bank Name, Bank Address, Bank Phone, Bank Country, and most importantly include your 2BetDSI.com account number so the funds are credited to your account. Allow 7-10 days for processing. There is no deposit limit for bank wire.
We hope this brief guide of deposit options for major sportsbooks is helpful. Most importantly, remember: “When in Doubt, Call the Sportsbook”. Sportsbooks are more than happy to help you deposit money in to your player’s account, whether you’re betting for the first time, or are a seasoned online sports bettor. This advice also applies for collecting a payout. Don’t leave anything to chance: there’s a reason why there are dozens of customer service representatives staffed around the clock at sportsbook website operations centers.
Good Luck This Weekend!