ThePig Sportsbook Review
Written April 25, 2009 by Jack Jones
Deposits: ThePig currently offers several deposit options, but it appears only a few of them are available to U.S. customers. At the time of this review, they currently accept only deposits via check or using a money transfer service similar to Western Union or MoneyGram. As long as you send a minimum of $200, the book will cover the fee, anything less and you will get hit with the processor fee. You will need to contact their online support to see which money transfer methods are available in your area. This makes it a bit more difficult to fund your account than at most books, but the main draw of ThePig is the standard -108 juice on all sports (where most books push a -110 standard with some choice reductions). If you live outside the U.S., you can use a credit or debit card to deposit, as well as popular payment processors like NETeller and Moneybookers.
Withdrawals: Payouts are available via money transfers, cashier’s checks, or regular checks. You’ll get one free payout each 30 days, but all additional requests will be subject to additional fees. As with deposits via money transfers, you will need to contact ThePig’s customer service team to find out what options are available as they may change daily. Payouts via checks can be requested online and take about 3 business days to arrive. The maximum you can request per check is $3,000. ThePig is working on getting more options for payouts as well as deposits for customers in the United States, but right now those customers are limited to money transfers or checks for their transactions.
Customer Service: ThePig has a basic FAQ that can answer any general questions you might have, and they offer live online chat help, as well as e-mail and telephone support.
Bonuses & Promotions: For starters, the -108 juice on all wagers is a great bonus to start with. It might not seem like a big deal, but the money you save will add up quickly. Other promotions for ThePig are pretty standard. There is a 10% sign up bonus on deposits over $200 and a flat 5% bonus on reload deposits of $200 or more. The real star of ThePig’s promotions, however, is the standard reduced juice.
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