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BetCRIS Racebook Review

Company Details
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Company name: Costa Rica International Sports
Brand name: BetCRIS
Postal address:
Building La Colmena, 7th floor,                             Sabana Sur, San Jose
Country: Costa Rica
Telephone US & Canada: 1-800-329-6333
International Phone: 011 506 210 7820
Contact E-mail: horses@betcris.com

                                      

Company Bio:

Costa Rica International Sports (CRIS) or BetCRIS has been operating from Costa Rica since the early 90s. BetCRIS was founded in 1985 and launched its online operational end in 1998. BetCRIS has expanded its services and has diversified by starting a virtual casino, multi-player poker and walk-in sports betting outlets all over the world. The company owns a building in San Jose, Costa Rica, which provides it, and various other reputable online sports books who are BetCRIS' tenants, state-of-the-art facilities and an operational platform.
Founded: 1985
Online since: 1998
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Betting Details

Minimum deposit: None.

Deposit options: Neteller, bankwire, check by phone, Cashier Check, Firepay, Moneybookers, Western Union, Money Gram, Visa, Mastercard.

Accepted credit cards: Visa, Mastercard.

Deposit fees: None.

Minimum bet: online is $5, and $50 over the phone

Maximum bet: Varies per bet and track. See limits below.

Maximum winning: Varies per bet and track. See limits below.

Maximum payout: None.

Withdrawal options: Neteller, bankwire, check by phone, Cashier Check, Firepay, Moneybookers, Western Union, Money Gram.

Withdrawal fees: None.

Account currencies: USD

Supported languages: English

Odds format: US

Secured website technology: 128-bit SSL encryption.

WAP betting: Yes.

P2P betting: No.

Online chat with customer service: No.

Bonus offers: None.
Rebates: 8% rebate on net losses.
Types of wagers available: win, place, show, exacta, exacta box, exacta wheel, exacta partial wheel, quinella, daily double, daily double wheel, trifecta, trifecta box, trifecta wheel, trifecta partial wheel, pick 3, superfecta, pick 4.

 

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Company Review

Site Navigation: The face of the bookmaker; the look, feel and ease of use of the site: 9.9/10
Bonus: Sign-up, referral bonuses are a nice perk: 8.9/10
Transfer: Ease of deposit/withdrawal: 9.9/10

Fees: Lack of deposit/ credit card fees: 10/10
Odds: Fairness and chance of winning against the house:9.8/10
Events: Range of events and special bets, e.g over/under, handicap, Asian handicap and first goal score: 9.9/10

Service: Questions or concerns met with a quick response: 10/10
Trust: Length of company history, strength of reputation: 10/10
Total Score: 99.4%

What They Say: CRIS (Costa Rica International Sports) was established in 1984, making it the very first offshore sports book. No credible line in the world is released without seeing the CRIS numbers first. CRIS did not become the world's largest sports book by accident. Years of experience, leading edge technology, total commitment to professional, yet friendly service and fast payouts have made CRIS the recognized benchmark for the world's gaming community. The standard to which all other sports books are judged. CRIS caters to professional and recreational players alike. Our minimum wager online is $5, and $50 over the phone. Our maximum wager is $5,000 online, and $20,000 over the phone. However, higher limits, for our high-end clients, are routinely made upon request. Overnight lines are posted the day before the game, and football lines are posted one week in advance. CRIS is where the line originates. At CRIS we understand the most important issue is GETTING PAID . Here are the undisputed facts: CRIS has handled more revenue than any other sportsbook, and CRIS has paid out more in winnings to clients than any other sports book in the world ! CRIS provides the fastest payout procedure in the industry. We offer same day payouts, 5 days a week. CRIS offers its customers the widest array of options in today's offshore sports book industry ! Including: A Full Service Race-Book: accepting wagers on all major U.S. horse tracks, online or over the phone. Instant Play Casino: play multi-hand Black-Jack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Slots, Baccarat, and more. Office Pool Squares: sport pools are offered throughout the year and will be up for many different events. Loyalty Program: every wager a player makes earns them BetPoints that can be traded in for free plays and prizes! BetCRIS Betting Exchange: allows players to experience real-time-in-game betting against other sports fans. Bet during the game, up until the final whistle! Multi-Currency Accounts: CRIS customers can choose to maintain their betting account in USD, Euros, GBP, CDN, Norwegian or Swedish Krone. Generous incentive and Sign-Up Bonuses: offered all year round and regular seasonal promotions too. BetCRIS offers its customers the widest variety of wagering options! Including:Wagering Types: sides, totals, parlays, teasers, if-bets, reverses, futures, and more.

Once a player becomes a customer of CRIS, there is no need for them to search for any other sports book. Over 60% of our new customers come from referrals!

What We Say:
Company details: BetCRIS was established in 1985 and since then has grown to be one of the largest online gaming sites in the world. Thanks to a solid business sense, reliable and early lines, solid service and great bet variety BetCRIS seems to consistently stay right aat the top of the horse betting industry heap.

Marketing and Brand: BetCRIS is one of the oldest and most stable racebooks in the world. Established in 1985 and online since 1998, they are widely regarded as the book that comes out "first with the lines." BetCRIS doesn't rely heavily on aggressive marketing so much as it's already-established brand recognition and esteemed reputation among sports bettors.

Prices: BetCRIS prices are among the best in the industry.

Customer Service: BetCRIS customer service is in a league of it's own. 24/7 phone and email, with phone holds less than two minutes on average and emails respioned to within 30 minutes. Chat is instant. Reps are polite, easy to understand, and extremely knowledgeable of sports betting.

Bet Variety: BetCRIS offers win, place, show, exacta, exacta box, exacta wheel, exacta partial wheel, quinella, daily double, daily double wheel, trifecta, trifecta box, trifecta wheel, trifecta partial wheel, pick 3, superfecta, and pick 4 betting on over 90 race tracks.

Bonuses: BetCRIS racebook does not currently offer 1st deposit or reload bonuses.

Other Promotions: BetCRIS racebook offers a 10% referral bonus up to $200.

Transfers and Fees: BetCRIS racebook deposit and withdrawal fees are among the lowest in the industry. There are no fees for deposits. Withdrawal fee on bank wires and checks. Fee on Western Union withdrawals less than $300.

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