Intertops was established in 1983 as a sportsbook, and went on line in 1996, perhaps the very first online book. It is the preferred sportsbook of many thousands of bettors from all over the world, with interests in the full range of sports and other betting propositions. Customers generally praise Intertops for its customer service and the enormous number of props open at any given moment. Intertops Sportsbook is licensed in Antigua (under International Gaming & Entertainment Ltd.). A license has also been issued by the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake. Intertops operates physically out of St Johns, Antigua. Intertops provides customer support by email and telephone. The book has received high marks from customers for being quick to answer, friendly, and informed (without a lot of vague explanations or excuses). Support is available 24 hours per day, every day. Several languages are supported. read more »

VIP.com was started in January of 1997. It has since acquired or absorbed a number of other sites, and, together with BetGameDay.com and Nine.com, make up a group of three respected sportsbooks operated by the same owner. The site has been recognized as very customer-friendly and able to offer excellent bonuses and promotions. VIP.com is owned by Stockdale Investment Ltd., based in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, where it is licensed. Stockdale also has operations in Antigua. Customer service is provided in English, Dutch and Spanish, 24/5, via telephone, email and chat. It is evident from its website that VIP.com places a strong emphasis on giving its customers the "VIP treatment," and their support staff have received praise from the online community. read more »

Sportsbook.com was established in 1998 and quickly became known as one of the net's top sportsbooks. It is today part of a family of 17 sportsbooks owned by Jazette Enterprises. Being a US-friendly site, the focus is clearly on US-based sporting events, though contests from all over the world are also represented. Sportsbook.com is owned by Jazette Enterprises, a privately-held Costa Rican company. The operator appears to be Jassy Sports Events Limited in Valletta, Malta. The site is licensed in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Sportsbook.com maintains a staff of customer service personnel 24 hours per day, to handle questions from customers. Live chat is available for all matters, as well as email and toll-free telephone. Support is provided in English. read more »

Bodog Sportsbook was one of the very first books to go online. It was established in 1994 in Costa Rica. Bodog is considered to be the world's larges sportsbook in terms of total wagers placed. Bodog Casino is licensed in Antigua (under Coolidge Gaming Ltd.), in the United Kingdom, and in the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake. It operates physically out of St Johns, Antigua. Desosits: U.S. Players: Virtual Pin, EwalletXpress and Credit Cards Non U.S. Players: EwalletXpress, Click2pay, Credit Card, NETeller, Moneybookers, Paysafecard, and Speedcard Withdrawls: U.S. Players: Check by Courier Non U.S. Players: Credit Card, NETeller, Moneybookers, Speedcard read more »