Best Online Wagering Site

[jerry]

Looking to keep my 93yo WWII carrier pilot dad entertained while in hospice. Must have live streaming. Thanks in advance.

[johnnym]

Jerry I use TVG never had a issue.
Im going thru the same thing with my mother.
Tell your Dad thanks as they are a dying breed never to be forgotten and God Bless.

[jerry]

Thank you.

[Molesap]

Does TVG still charge 25 cents per wager or $19.95 per month if you do not wager enough money (I think they waive fees at $2500 wagered per month)?  They also used have a streaming fee if you do not wager high enough amounts. It used to be if pay a flat rate of $19.95 per month you are good to go, but that is pretty big bite if you are not putting a lot of money through the wickets. I am not sure of their deposit and withdrawal policies, but check if they charge. Many take a percentage or charge a flat fee. I do not believe they are a good option for the small time bettor.

Xpressbet or Twin Spires (Brisnet) may be a better option. Xpressbet used to have minimum monthly bet amounts for streaming as well, but I think they got rid of that. Xpressbet charges for credit card deposits ($5), but you do have mechanisms for free deposits and withdrawals like linking to your checking account (which some are reluctant to do). There is also other processes like going to 7/11 (hey you can get a Slurpee while you are at it) and that costs about the same as a credit card. They did have some issues with slow response times on Belmont day, but generally they work fine.

Twin Spires is another option. Not sure about their fees or requirements but I know a few people that are happy with the service.

I guess my point is that you should check out the fees for each service including wagering fees, monthly fees, streaming fees and deposit fees with consideration as to how convenient deposits are given the situation - they are not all equal. Lastly not all states carry each service so depending on location, you may be out of luck.

[miff]

NYRA One is good. No fees at all, free a/c deposits from a checking a/c, HD streaming.Mini rebate program.

Think they run a promo with a free matching deposit up to $200 for new sign up accounts.

[johnnym]

I never got charged any fees by TVG,I\'m not a whale of a gambler either..
Jerry if u decided to go TVG pm me I believe they have a referral kick back,I\'ll hook up your Dad.

[kevb]

I use Twinspires and Xpressbet. I prefer Xpressbet. I think it presents race progarm more clearly, and the betting interface is better.

[Molesap]

From TVG Website - they do charge if you are under $2500/month:

PRICING PLAN SELECTION
Select the pricing plan that fits your style of wagering. G

plan. TVG offers the following options.
1. Pay As You Go Plan
• Pay 25 cents per wager up to a maximum of $19.95 per month
(approximately 80 wagers), deducted from your wagering account. Wager
 fees refunded each month if you wager over $2,500. No deposit fees.

Optional Video Streaming
 • Add video streaming to your Pay as You Go Plan for $5.95 per month.
 Video streaming is FREE when you wager $200 or more during the month.
 Otherwise $5.95 will be charged to your credit/debit card or checking
 account no later than the 5th of the following month.
 
2. Flat Rate Plan
• Pay a $19.95 monthly subscription and get UNLIMITED wagering and FREE
video streaming. Wager $2,500 during the month and you will not be charged.
 Otherwise the amount of the subscription will be charged to your credit/debit card or checking account no later than the 5th of the following month. NO DEPOSIT
 FEES. Perfect for big players.

3. Play Free
• UNLIMITED wagers and FREE video streaming if you wager $2,500 or more per
month. To qualify for TVG's Play Free plan, select the Flat Rate or Pay as You Go Plan  with or without Optional Video Streaming as your base plan. Then simply wager  $2,500 each month and you will not be charged for wagers, video streaming or  deposits. NO DEPOSIT FEES.

[jerry]

Thanks to all. I signed up with TVG earlier today. Everything went fine for the most part. They did hit me with a 3.5% deposit fee for the charge to my MasterCard and the Probables feature quit soon after I used it the first time. Otherwise a very fun experience. Enjoyed the day. Thanks again.

[jma11473]

Depends on the state molesap. I live in NJ where TVG runs the state online wagering and there are no wagering fees at all, plus you get a refund for some programs you buy (Equibase cheap ones, but still, might be enough for jerry\'s dad) if you bet on that racecard. Never had a problem with the site, at least since TVG took over.