Bookie.AG User Experiences

[ferrisdamen]

Yes



The best summary of the operation I’ve seen in this thread.

This operation is very large - despite appearances to the contrary. I actually suspect it’s done that way for a reason - no offshore book wants the unwanted attention media coverage and pictures of their operation centers and staff brings from regulatory figures these days. Learn from past mistakes - bigger means more assets to take. Make them think your a 2 man operation in a 3rd world so they lose interest in chasing you.

Would I trust them with 500 - sure. Would I trust them with 5k - no. They have a very specific client they like to attract - that client watches TikToks from influencers, chases whatever some self proclaimed “winning” tout post as their next guaranteed money maker and is generally profitable. If you show you have a clue - you’ll be shown the door. If you show your clueless - and willing to chase losses - you’ll be invited to play elsewhere. For 95% of the 16-25 year old kiddos (or weekend warriors looking to put $100 on their Alma mater or local pro team) looking to bet some football - they are fine. For seasoned pros looking to make money - you should know by now you can’t chase bonuses.

Could we make a seperate thread to talk about ppl's experiences playing and withdrawing at Bookie.AG? Some good discussion in All Bonuses thread but thought we could better organize experiences here. Grabbed this from djefferis to start the discussion. I've never played there but wanna know more, sounds like they might be a decent option no?

 

[baus]

Also curious. Haven’t heard much about them in years.

BAUS

 

[ferrisdamen]

I got paid $5,000 from Americas bookie (Bookie.ag) 2 years ago. Door was closed for me after. Then I asked if I could come back and they gave me a lower limit and decent bonus. Lost a few deposits, ended up cashing out another $2800 7 months ago, was paid in full and just told no more bonuses haha. They are good people though. They want you to lose, but not lose all the time. More than I can say for some of these books

What are the limits like there? How low is terrible?

bookie.ag limits are fkn terrible.

 

[ferrisdamen]

djefferis said:
The best summary of the operation I’ve seen in this thread.

This operation is very large - despite appearances to the contrary. I actually suspect it’s done that way for a reason - no offshore book wants the unwanted attention media coverage and pictures of their operation centers and staff brings from regulatory figures these days. Learn from past mistakes - bigger means more assets to take. Make them think your a 2 man operation in a 3rd world so they lose interest in chasing you.

Would I trust them with 500 - sure. Would I trust them with 5k - no. They have a very specific client they like to attract - that client watches TikToks from influencers, chases whatever some self proclaimed “winning” tout post as their next guaranteed money maker and is generally profitable. If you show you have a clue - you’ll be shown the door. If you show your clueless - and willing to chase losses - you’ll be invited to play elsewhere. For 95% of the 16-25 year old kiddos (or weekend warriors looking to put $100 on their Alma mater or local pro team) looking to bet some football - they are fine. For seasoned pros looking to make money - you should know by now you can’t chase bonuses

I just want to add that if you wouldn't trust them with 5k, then why bother with them? The only sportsbooks that are interesting are the ones who pay people who win.

 

[ferrisdamen]

I’ve been collecting notes from the All Bonuses thread, the payouts thread, and now here, and wanted to share a consolidated summary on Bookie.ag for anyone considering them.

Payouts:

• Multiple posters (e.g. Pimike) report payouts within 48 hours.
• Offshorelore said he’s been paid out on multiple occasions, including a $5k withdrawal (though he was told “no more bonuses” afterwards)--and I think that was years ago.
• Consensus is they do pay and don’t stiff players, though I cannot attest to that in any capacity...

Bonuses / Rollovers:

• Heavy promotions: 100% free play up to $5k with 18x rollover.
• Points system that can be converted to free play (reportedly with no rollover).
• Complaints of bait and switch: advertised 10x rollover turning into 20x unless Platinum.
• Some reports of bonuses being zapped on new accounts after deposits.

Limits / Lines:

• Widely considered rec-only. Limits around $500 per play for many.
• Lines aren’t sharp – spreads and moneylines worse than what sharper books offer.
• Suited more for small-stakes rec players than anyone looking for volume or long-term sharp play.

Reputation / Background:

• Bookie.ag is essentially a rebrand/consolidation of America’s Bookie, with operations in Costa Rica.
• Pimike and OSGA claim they’ve been around 20+ years.
• That said, I’d take the glowing OSGA review with a grain of salt (it’s ~18 months old, and OSGA also gives MyBookie 9/10s, which doesn’t inspire confidence).
• Forum veterans (BigJay, Ace7550, others) warn that big bonuses are often a red flag and compare Bookie.ag to defunct shops like BetWWS.

Bottom line from the forum consensus:

• They seem to pay.
• They’re safe for rec-level play.
• Not built for sharps or bigger players — low limits, bad lines, and heavy rollover bonuses make them unsustainable if you’re trying to grind an edge.

Would be great to hear more recent firsthand reports on:

• Maximum bet sizes people are seeing,
• Others' experiences getting payouts,
• Any new wrinkles with rollover enforcement.

 

[ferrisdamen]

Quick update on Bookie.ag after checking SBR

I did some more digging outside of BMR and found a handful of posts on SBR that line up with what we’ve been saying here:

• It’s basically America’s Bookie under a new name, same Costa Rica setup.
• Opinions are split — Pimike and a few others say payouts are happening within a couple days, but others claim they can be slow.
• One veteran (2Sweeet) flat out said to avoid them, tying the operators (Zach/RDG group) to old skins like Bet33, Bet911, HRWager, BetPhoenix — none of which exactly scream “safe long-term.”
• Limits are small and they’ll cut down anyone who wins too often. Definitely feels like a “rec book only” model.

So far, the theme is consistent across both forums: they pay, but they aren’t built for serious play or bigger balances. If you’re just throwing a few hundred around for fun, you’ll probably be fine. If you’re looking for something reliable for the long haul, I wouldn’t count on them.

Would love to hear from anyone who’s actually tried them recently — especially on payout speeds and how quickly limits come down after a win or two.

 

[ferrisdamen]

Another update on Bookie.ag:

A lot of the past feedback has said that they use Money Orders on the way out, even if it's crypto on the way in.

I asked the staff in the live chat if I deposited BTC, can I be sure that I will be able to withdraw in BTC as well. Rep told me:

“Normally yes, but management decides which method will be used.”

So basically… no guarantee you’ll actually get crypto back out. They might decide to pay you in money orders instead.

Not really what I wanna deal with. If you’re fine cashing MOs, maybe that’s no big deal. But if you’re looking for clean BTC in / BTC out, feels like a gamble.

Anyone here had luck pushing them to stick with crypto payouts?

 

[ferrisdamen]

One more quick FYI on Bookie.ag after poking around their site + chatting support:

• Their own rules page has a giant red flag: they say they’re “not a sportsbook,” just a “data processing service,” and they’re not responsible for paying players. In plain English: if there’s a payout issue, they point you to some “land-based sportsbook/agent.” Hard pass vibes.
• I asked support about BTC payouts. Answer was basically: you can usually cash out in BTC, but “management decides which method will be used.” Translation: even if you deposit crypto, they might stick you with a money order if they feel like it.
• If you care about clean BTC in/BTC out and clear liability, this setup isn’t it. Between the disclaimer and the “management decides” thing, the counterparty risk feels way higher than a normal book.

Just sharing what I found so nobody’s surprised later.

 

[Pimike]

I’ve truly gotten paid every time I requested. Exactly 3 times in 4 weeks .

My max bets are based on deposits. I think if you send a dime you could bet up to 700 or 750 a play.

The live in game is only 200 total! So you bet a side for 200 in game that is all you can bet on that game regardless if you want a total on that game or a prop live.

They do have other ways to fund and payout. I will not share but rest assured there are many ways.

Customer service is responsive and does so quickly.

Yes it’s a recreational book old school not for heavy hitters. That is why I believe they will be around another 20 years.