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MyBookie.ag is a Sportsbook, Online Casino, and Racebook licensed in Antigua and headquartered in Costa Rica.
The Sportsbook features live lines and betting odds for dozens of sports and hundreds of leagues both North American and Internationally focused.
MyBookie Sportsbook focuses on in-depth betting related content and highly developed sports, league and team pages.
You can see their NFL Football, NBA Basketball and NHL Hockey Lines pages for good examples of the effort they’ve put into the content on the site.
Each of the pages features well written league news, insight and analysis. But be careful, MyBookie does what many Sportsbook will do, which is provide “loaded picks” for each game. They are basically giving out trash picks that will cause confusion and try to get “square” bettors to fall for a pick, open an account and lose straight away after a first deposit. It’s an old Sportsbook and gambling industry trick that most but the most unscrupulous and bone headed gambling operators.
This is an old trick used by many books to trick squares (or betting newbies) into making a risky or flat out bad bet.
MyBookie – History
The history of MyBookie’s founder is somewhat unclear. However, there is a mention of Gary Kaplan in relation to the history of BetonSports, which he founded. Gary Kaplan was born on January 5, 1959, in New York and raised in Brooklyn. He dropped out of high school and later moved from New York to South Florida. In the early 1990s, Kaplan noticed how bookies would fly to the Caribbean, where gambling was legal, to place bets. This observation led him to found his own sportsbook, following a similar model. In 1995, Kaplan moved to San José, Costa Rica, where he met Norm “Stormin’ Norman” Steinberg, the operator of the Millennium Sportsbook. Kaplan’s business, BetonSports.com, took in wagers amounting to nearly $4 billion from 2002 to 2004, with 98 percent of the business coming from the United States. The company went public on the London Stock Exchange in 2004[1].
Kaplan’s involvement with BetonSports came to an end when U.S. authorities indicted the company and many of its executives on several charges, including violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Kaplan was arrested, and following a plea deal, he forfeited almost $44 million, which the government described as proceeds from his criminal activity[7].
MyBookie was established in 2014 and is based in Costa Rica. It operates under regulation from the Government & Laws of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles[3]. MyBookie has grown quickly in the online gaming industry and has become one of the most popular offshore sports betting solutions [5].
Gary Kaplan is the founder of MyBookie and is often referred to by his senior management “team” as “G” or “The Boss”. He is not involved day-to-day but as he has been for several decades he is pulling the strings of his business from a distance.
Political Odds and Press Features
David Strauss, head linesmaker, is extremely front facing. A regular guests on numerous sports odds and betting related radio, television shows and podcasts.
The Sportsbook has created hundreds of political odds and betting options with features in Bloomberg, Newsweek, CNN, and The New York Times.
Controversies
It’s not uncommon for Sportsbooks to engage in creative marketing techniques, with the dominance of social media, things can get out of hand quickly. In this section we’ll be breaking down some of the most recent controversies with all of the facts we’re able to source.
The MyBookie and Dave Portnoy Controversy
In the world of sports betting, controversies are not uncommon, but few have been as public and as fiery as the feud between Barstool Sports’ founder Dave Portnoy and the offshore sportsbook MyBookie. The clash between these two brought to light the issues surrounding unregulated sportsbooks and captured the attention of the sports betting community.
The Spark of the Feud
The controversy began when MyBookie, an offshore sportsbook, took a jab at Dave Portnoy on Twitter, accusing him of being “all talk, no show” since he didn’t place bets with them[7]. Portnoy, known for his outspoken personality and influence in the sports media world, did not take this lightly. He responded with a series of tweets and videos, vehemently criticizing MyBookie and calling them “idiots” for picking a fight with him. Portnoy’s reaction was not just a personal vendetta; it was a declaration of war against the sportsbook, as he expressed his eagerness to see MyBookie go out of business[1].
The Impact on the Sports Betting Community
The feud quickly escalated, with Portnoy’s followers and the broader sports betting community taking notice. Portnoy’s influence was significant enough to cause some issues for MyBookie with their clientele, as his followers rallied behind him[4]. The controversy highlighted the risks associated with unregulated sportsbooks, such as MyBookie, and the importance of understanding the terms and conditions that come with betting on these platforms. For instance, a Reddit post mentioned a “hidden” rule at MyBookie that required more than 50% of bets to be straight spread, moneyline, and total wagers[2].
The Broader Implications
While Portnoy’s rant was directed specifically at MyBookie, it raised questions about the legality and ethics of offshore sports betting as a whole. Portnoy’s actions were not an attack on all illegal sports betting, but rather a focused effort to shut down one particular sportsbook that had crossed him[3]. This incident brought to the forefront the ongoing debate about the regulation of sports betting and the need for bettors to be cautious when engaging with offshore sportsbooks.
The MyBookie and Dave Portnoy controversy serves as a cautionary tale for the sports betting industry. It underscores the influence of media personalities like Portnoy and the power they wield over public opinion. It also serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls of betting with unregulated sportsbooks and the importance of doing due diligence before placing bets. As the sports betting landscape continues to evolve, this controversy will likely be remembered as a significant moment in the push for regulated sports betting.
Bonus and Rollover Requirements
All bonuses come with a rollover requirement. A rollover requirement is an amount you must bet (graded, settled wagers only) before you can request a payout. You do not need to win or lose that amount. You simply need to put that amount into action.
For example, this bonus has a 10x rollover. When you deposit $100, we will give you a bonus of $50. The rollover is 10x the deposit + bonus. Therefore:
$100 + $50 = $150
$150 x 10 = $1,500
That means you will need to put $1,500 in action before cashing out. The bets are cumulative. So the more you play, the sooner you will meet your rollover and be ready to cash out your winnings!
For Sportsbook Bonuses, only wagers placed in the sportsbook qualify towards the rollover requirements. For Casino bonuses, only wagers placed in the casino qualify towards the rollover requirements.
What do Reddit /r/sportsbook Users Have to Say?
Spoiler Alert ⚠ The feedback is overwhelmingly negative.
Based on the Reddit posts from the /r/sportsbook subreddit, users have had mixed experiences with MyBookie sportsbook. Here are some of the key points:
1. User Interface and Betting Options : Some users have found MyBookie’s offerings satisfactory, with one user noting that MyBookie has “really juiced lines for favorites”[6].
2. Deposits and Withdrawals: There are several reports of difficulties with withdrawals, especially when users have won significant amounts. Some users reported their accounts being suspended or closed when they attempted to withdraw their winnings[4][7][8][9]. However, others have reported successful withdrawals, particularly when using Bitcoin[10].
3. Customer Service: The customer service at MyBookie has been criticized by some users. There are reports of accounts being closed or limited without clear communication from the sportsbook[4][8][9].
4. Promotions and Bonuses : Some users have mentioned that MyBookie offers attractive promotions, but they also warned about the rollover requirements associated with these bonuses[2][4].
Here are some direct quotes from Reddit Sportsbook users:
“It has its fair share of horror stories like most other offshore books but personally I’ve been using it for a few years with no real issues”[2].
Editor’s Note: MyBookie marketing staff have been known to post to reddit or to hire fake reddit accounts in order to juice positive reviews.
In conclusion, while some users have had positive experiences with MyBookie, there are numerous reports of issues, particularly with withdrawals.
It’s recommended that potential users carefully consider these experiences and perhaps look for sportsbooks with more consistently positive reviews.
Coming Soon! MyBookie Who is Running the Sportsbook Today?
A highlight of the Cast of Characters. Beware, these are some of the most unscruipulous people you would ever want to be associated with
Jeff or Larry or is it Jeff or is it Larry? He does ad buying or marketing, or something.
He’s the most influential person in MyBookie. He also redirect mybookie.ag to mybookie.net so he can fool radio stations into running MyBookie ads during NFL Football Season.
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