Is this LEGIT?

[weazel079]

I said something earlier here. The sportsbook is probably trying to get its name heard. I'm guessing the sportsbook really likes the Dolphins here possibly.

[phonepole]

To hedge or not to hedge...

my question... if I do put this in, 1100 to win 1000 on Pitt ev, should i hedge it with, say, 500 on Miami for a "guaranteed" winner? Or should I let it ride on Pitt and hope i win a "free" bet?

[BettorsChat]

I e-mailed them twice about this promo and didn't get a straight answer about the withdrawal or rollover requirements. And having to give them your drivers license is BS!

[MNCapper]

Promotion has ended

Looks like this promotion has ended. It will be interesting to see how this turns out. Did anyone on BC do this promotion? Looks too good to be true in my opinion. Here is something from their site:

Pittsburgh Steelers 2006 Superbowl Champs Promotion

MANSION is proud to announce the success of our season-opening NFL Cash-Back promotion, which has given five thousand of our Members a unique opportunity to place bets on Pittsburgh Steelers of USD 1,100 to win USD 1,000 (or currency equivalent) in their season opener at home against an in form Miami Dolphins.

Betting on the promotion has now ended after reaching full subscription with 5,000 MANSION Members having taken part, wagering USD 5.5 Million in the cash-back offer on the Superbowl Champions, Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat Miami Dolphins this Thursday September 7th.

If the Steelers lose or fail to cover the point spread, MANSION will refund qualified Member individual bets of USD 1,100 (or currency equivalent) - presenting one of the most compelling season launching promotions by a betting company, with no strings attached and no rollover requirement. Naturally, should the reigning Super Bowl Champions beat Miami and cover the spread, MANSION will pay our Members over 5 Million in total winnings.

On paper, everything is there for the Steelers to become the ninth repeat champion in league history (and third in team history), but speculation on their 2006 regular season debut has been heightened, having struggled through a troubling off-season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers Promotion is further proof that MANSION is the home of choice and reward for our Members, and it "pays to belong” to take full advantage of the many best-in-value promotions and offers in sports wagering and first class member services.

MANSION wishes the best of luck to our Members who are participating in this promotion.

[cowboys]

im not sure, i saw a discussion on pocket fives . com on it, and it said something about hedging.

[djmauiboy]

Not Sure But I Think That Promotion Has Ended

[jeedd2]

I will let u know how my buddy did with this.

[BettorsChat]

quote from another site:

"But they chose not to just "End it". Instead they lied to their customers saying that the 5000 bet cap was in their original terms and conditions. That is why a lot of people are ticked off."

Theres the catch that wasn't in the original terms

[weazel079]

What happens if you placed the $1,100 dollars on the Steelers and you weren't one of the top 5,000 people. This was really misleading.

[BettorsChat]

What happens if you placed the $1,100 dollars on the Steelers and you weren't one of the top 5,000 people. This was really misleading.

I don't know if they mean 5,000 people or the most you can win with the account is $5,000. Either way it was misleading. According to others they stated that this was in the rules all the time which is BS.

All I know as long as i've been on the web I know when I see something that raises red flags. This raised them big time for me. 2 e-mails and getting BS answers was enough for me. Hopefully anyone that plays it wins and gets out.

[Tinman1960]

LOOK WHAT THE FIRST LINE HERE READS IT SAYS A REFUND TO ITS qualified Member WHAT DOSE THAT MEAN. AND IF YOU WANTED TO PLAY FOR 500 DOLLARS HOW COME YOU COULD NOT. LOOKS FISHY TO ME