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| Reviewed By Elizabeth Kirwin |
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About Beverly Hills Bookie |
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Poker Site
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Summary Review
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The live horse racing feature of Beverly Hills Bookie is easy to use, though deposit methods may be difficult for amounts under $50.00 for credit cards and under $25.00 for eChecks. The site is geared towards the gambler who spends $200 or more on a virtual horse racing visit. Beverly Hills Bookie is located offshore in San Jose, Costa Rica and has been in business for 8 years, so they know how to serve the gambling audience well.
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Year Started
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1996
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Country
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Costa Rica
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Languages
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English
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Overall Rating
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Rates 4 out of 5 stars.
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Beverly Hills Bookie Online Poker Features |
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Recommended For
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high
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Wager Types
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Daily Double
Exacta
Pick 3
Pick 4
Place
Quinella
Show
Superfecta
Trifecta
Win
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pays full track odds on Win, Place and Show bets. They pay 300-1 on all exotics (multiple horse wagers). Payments are credited to your account within 15 minutes of the race's official declaration.
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Minimum Deposit
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$200.00
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Min and Max Wagers
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Maximum payoff on any race is $25,000
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Bonuses
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10% New Account bonus, 10% Redeposit bonus, 10% Referral bonus, $50 Help bonus
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Beverly Hills Bookie Pros & Cons |
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Pros
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Eight years experience, knows gamblers
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Cons
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Deposits may be difficult in smaller increments
Credit card payouts require some paperwork
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Beverly Hills Bookie Review |
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Reviewed by
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Elizabeth Kirwin
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The Company
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Beverly Hills Bookie is located in San Jose, Costa Rica and has been online since 1997.
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Site Navigation
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The home page of Beverly Hills Bookie is a bit cluttered. At times, there were slow periods and hang-ups when loading pages.
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Site Response Speed
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Average
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Services Offered
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Racebook
Online casino
Sportsbook
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Customer Service
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Customer service was extremely helpful and available. They can be reached via toll free telephone and also email.
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User Experience
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The services are really not adequate for the online horse racing enthusiast.
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Full Review
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First time Horse Racing Login
If you do not belong to the site yet, create a login to begin placing horse racing bets. Under the login, select horses or sports.
Horse Racing Site Navigability
Beverly Hills Bookie offers wagering on sports, races and casino games. Beverly Hills Bookie's home page is filled with a great deal of text and information. At first it was hard to actually find the horse racing wagering section. One thing that is clearly defined is the new member sign up and login screens for existing members. On the left hand side of the home page, a three-step process is encouraged:
- Join Now
- Deposit
- Start Winning
Transaction Fees
The electronic transaction fees on this site are applied to the consumer for all transactions under $200. Credit cards and other forms of electronic payments can charge as high as 9.5% for transaction fees and ATMs have a similar charge with a $2 minimum on U.S. transactions. On transactions of $200 or more, Beverly Hills Bookie will absorb these fees. The maximum withdrawals allowed with Beverly Hills Bookie are usually $2,500 per day.
Race Betting Bonus
When you deposit $200 or more in your account, you receive a 10% bonus from Beverly Hills Bookie. If you refer someone to the site and they acknowledge this, you receive a 10% bonus credited to your account for deposits of $200 or more.
Horse Racing Customer Service
I telephoned customer service because my passcode and username were not being recognized. They promptly fixed it and followed it up with a telephone call two hours later. Beverly Hills Bookie is responsive to customers' needs and their staff follows through. Staff are English speaking and easy to understand.
Special Promotions
Check the seasonal or periodic deposit bonuses. Near the Superbowl and other big gaming and horsing events, 20% deposit bonuses on $200.00 or higher are sometimes awarded. Or, by chance they may just be offered for 3 or 4 day stretches.
Virtual Horse Racing Deposit
Don't be fooled by the ATM Deposit feature. The prepaid ATM card option on this race betting site, is a secured method of making online purchases, but it is not always reliable. When I visited the site and signed up for a Prepaid ATM card, I could not make deposits with my credit card because the feature was not working. If you have an existing ATM account, it will not work on this site. Many ATM cards have credit card insignias, so sign-up may be less involved for this type of transaction. But remember, for credit card transactions the minimum deposit is $50.00. The 900 Deposit feature is not good for smaller amounts either, even though Beverly Hills Bookie states the minimum amount honored was $1 USD or more, upselling the gambler is common for almost every payment method EXCEPT Western Union - and their fees on a $10 transaction are $6. For the new eCheck, a $25.00 minimum is required. If you are queasy about using a credit card online, phone customer service to complete your transaction.
Payouts on Beverly Hills Bookie
In order to receive a credit card payout, Beverly Hills Bookie needs a few things from the horse racing winner: A valid photo ID, a copy of the most recent telephone and electric bill and a photocopy of the credit card. Once this information is obtained and approved, Beverly Hills Bookie can make a payout via credit card. There are other payout methods worth investigating which pay quicker, including bank accounts and Western Union, but other fees may apply.
Wagering on Beverly Hills Bookie
Horse racing bets can be placed on harness or thoroughbred races. There is a good selection of racetracks from coast to coast to choose from, so gambling is convenient throughout the day. Beverly Hills Bookie does not offer odds or any sort of program information on live horse racing on the site. It provides a basic list of contenders and minutes to post and that's about it.
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