A major book deleted my bets. Is this right?

A major book deleted my bets. Is this right? They had TCU team total 28 and Wiscy at 30 which is the opposite of probably what it should be. SO I hit the TCU over a few times. They just went in and deleted my bets a fairly long while after. The lines were out there for a while. The lines did seem to be wrong but sometimes these team totals are funny and they keep them stagnant even during line moves and are not always right. IS this ok and the norm to go in and delete the bets?

If they made an obvious typo (as is the case here), I think they should cancel the bets. However, it should be done in a timely manner. If they didn't notice it for a few days or so, they should let them stand. Furthermore, if you accidently bet the wrong side and call them right away, they should cancel that as well. If for any reason you don't think you're being treated fairly, you should tell your friends and take your business elsewhere.

In hindset, I blew it by going back in and hitting it a few times. They may have let it stand but I love the over in the game and when I saw low team totals, I also pounded that. WHen I see errors, I do not go after them not wanting to piss off the books. Here, I thought they were baiting some money on the team totals, which they occasionaly do. Thanks for the feedback Custer.

[QUOTE=JohnnyGun;36483]In hindset, I blew it by going back in and hitting it a few times. They may have let it stand but I love the over in the game and when I saw low team totals, I also pounded that. WHen I see errors, I do not go after them not wanting to piss off the books. Here, I thought they were baiting some money on the team totals, which they occasionaly do. Thanks for the feedback Custer.[/QUOTE] I did the same thing in october when auburn was posted plus 7 instead of minus 7 over old miss. My feelings are if they accept the ticket they should pay up if it loses. Just like if you call someone on the phone and he gives you the wrong number, you bet it and hang up...bet counts. I actually bet a bowl game back in 96ish where a team was up 28 points in the 4th laying 3. While they were taking a knee I made a bet on the game with a idiot local back in ohio, he paid up.

If it is an obvious line error, as in this case, the book should cancel the bet. Most appropriate would be to cancel it and send you an email letting you know. Next most would be to cancel it prior to the game. I'd be disappointed if a booked canceled it during or after the game, but they do have that right on obvious errors.

[QUOTE=fullvalue1212;36488]I did the same thing in october when auburn was posted plus 7 instead of minus 7 over old miss. My feelings are if they accept the ticket they should pay up if it loses. Just like if you call someone on the phone and he gives you the wrong number, you bet it and hang up...bet counts. I actually bet a bowl game back in 96ish where a team was up 28 points in the 4th laying 3. While they were taking a knee I made a bet on the game with a idiot local back in ohio, he paid up.[/QUOTE] So basically you have no problem ethically with stealing? The books aren't the enemy, they are a means to an end. If you purposely take advantage of a obvious human error as opposed to just a "soft" line, you are essentially trying to commit theft. I know some people don't agree with me and if you don't have a problem living with yourself then it is what it is. I just feel for me... Karma is a bitch that never sleeps and I couldn't do it. Happy New Year.

I have no problem with taking advantage of a soft line or someone who doesn't know how to do his job correctly. This is competition and if I can beat a guy out of a few bucks because he doesn't know how to correctly set his watch (something a first grader can do) he deserves to be taught a lesson or go out of business. If I banged them for hundreds of thousands of dollars and their kids couldn't go to college I would fee different. For the small amount I wagered on a game that was going final I say he should have known better. It could have been worse if I was a crook but all things considered he got off cheap and probably never made the mistake again.

Betting errors on post-up accounts is probably negative EV. Not really buying that you were unsure it was an error. Wisky was never the fave so no way it was a stale #. Obvious they had em flipped. Best to just call em or steer clear. When the book takes a shot back at someone who took a shot at them they shouldn't be surprised. I used to bet errors but gave it up. Just not worth it both short-term and long-term. Too easy to get free-rolled on a line error bet. Someone will call them and point it out eventually and that is the point at which they realize an error has been made and all bets get cancelled. I hear of guys betting way over their normal bet, double/triple-popping it and then hurrying off to buy it back at another book. When the bet gets cancelled they are left holding the buyback. Not a good feeling.

[QUOTE=fullvalue1212;36502]I have no problem with taking advantage of a soft line or someone who doesn't know how to do his job correctly. This is competition and if I can beat a guy out of a few bucks because he doesn't know how to correctly set his watch (something a first grader can do) he deserves to be taught a lesson or go out of business. If I banged them for hundreds of thousands of dollars and their kids couldn't go to college I would fee different. For the small amount I wagered on a game that was going final I say he should have known better. It could have been worse if I was a crook but all things considered he got off cheap and probably never made the mistake again.[/QUOTE] That is one way at looking at it. Fair enough, to each their own. Happy New Year