Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to warn everyone about BETONLINE (BOL), I understand that there are a number of threads about BOL, but this here my story...

Please do NOT use any of the bonus codes on BOL - ccbonus or txbonus, you will be in a world of hurt. I just deposit $1000 on BOL only to later discover that I cannot make a poker withdraw unless I wager a whooping $33,867 on the sportsbook. Huh.... WTF are you kidding me. According to a BOL "help-line" person the answer is a resounding, YES! I am a moron for ever having requested a bonus from this shaddy site.

Needless to say, I am kissing my $1000 + dollars goodbye, as I have never built a bankroll of more than $30,000, only to then have to wager my winnings on a sport's bet. I don't mean to beat a dead hoarse but I wished that I had listened to everyone on 2 + 2. Keep up the great work: investigating, blogging & commenting. I'll keep on reading and take better advice from here on out.

Thank you,
Spaceballs

I assume you've asked them if you can forfeit the bonus?

And yeah, there are numerous other threads on BOL, and not many (if any) are good.

Actually Bobo -

My "roll-over" is set at $33,860ish and that is unfortunately set in stone, according to BOL reps due to other deposits and a couple of free plays. Just to make clear though, I had never received any bonuses that came even close to the $33,860 that I need to wager on BOL's sportsbook. It's difficult as a US player look for: quick cash-outs, bonuses, poker-rooms who accept US players, legit poker-rooms & mac compatible poker-rooms.

TWO + TWOer's BEWARE OF BETONLINE. Please learn from another sad sap's misfortunes.

Spaceballs-

Ah OK, well, that sucks. If you have no way out, hopefully you run super-hot on sports betting.

Something else for people to keep in mind - always be very careful to check the conditions of a bonus, especially when it's on a sportsbook. Not saying that would've helped OP, as I have no idea if they pulled some shady **** or not, but it's a good general practice.

Well keep up the great work Bobo Fett I enjoy reading your comments and posts. You're extremely knowledgeable about the poker-world virtual and B&M I'm sure. Keep on positing and I'll keep on reading.

BEWARE BETONLINE THEY ARE THE MONSTER WHO LURKS BENEATH YOUR BED :O

Never stray from stars

But stars strayed from the US... if not life would be different

So you cant even withdraw your original deposit? That's pretty effed up. Just curious, what exactly is the bonus? Also, not sure if you've done so already, but you may wanna post this on the SBR forums as well.

Betonline/ Chico Network made a total bs excuse and stole over $4000 from me.

Never play at the sites connected with the Chico Network- they are not honest.

This includes Betonline and in the poker world Paynorake.com.

I've never bet on sports in my life so don't know if this is possible, but could you bet say $500 on over and $490 on under on the same match? I know you would lose money but perhaps you could clear the wagering requirements.

I'm curious what was the bonus they gave you on a 1K deposit?

Was playing on betonline.... my poker balance dissapeared and went to $0. Talked to live chat and guy says IT department is working to solve the issue. WTF? This happen to anyone else?

Same thing just happend to me! you are not alone. PS WTF!

Just happened to me as well - long time lurker, first time poster because i'm trying to figure out what the hell happened to my money....

Had about 468 in my account before it went to 0 at some point today... What did you guys (or anyone else) have? I'm wondering if they went after a whole bunch of people or if it was just over a certain $ amount...

$812