While it is not the goal of this website to offer recommendations concerning specific off-shore books, because they have gained so much in popularity over the last year or so, we feel confident in making these suggestions before you leap in.

Ask pertinent question: how long have they been in business at the present location? Who are the principals involved in the company? Can they give you some names and phone numbers of some present satisfied customers? What is their method of payment? Do they have minimum and maximum bets and what are they for each sport? Are they licensed and bonded and if so, by whom?

It helps to ask around. After all, it is your money and you are giving it to a total stranger thousands of miles away. You might try going on the Internet to some of the sports gambling chat rooms to post a query concerning the company in question. You might discover a whole range of responses that will sway your decision. But be forewarned. While there are many legitimate operations, there are some that exist to take your money and run.

There is also the sticky issue of the Kyl Bill, which seeks to ban all sports betting on the Internet. This bill aims to shut down these of-shore operations and will be an issue until there is a final future resolution. Stay tuned to the news.