What is Proline?
Proline is the Ontario government run sports lottery. Every Canadian province has a Proline. In BC Play Now offers Sports Action, in the West they have Sport Select, and on the East Coast it is called Proline Stadium. They are all very similar with subtle differences.
Here's Why Proline Sucks!
The overwhelming reason Proline Sucks is due to the odds offered. The Proline odds are so bad that many experts say it is virtually impossible to win at Proline over the long run. Of course there are always the select few that will get extremely lucky and win a large amount and come out ahead. I guess that is why it is called a sports “lottery”. The only way you are going to win is by extreme luck. Let’s take a look at an example of some Proline odds and compare them to some real odds. Below are actual Proline odds and Sportsbook odds (from Bodog Sportsbook)
for a MLB, NHL, and Soccer game from May 10, 2011.
Game #1: MLB; Boston Red Sox (V) at Toronto Blue Jays (H)
Proline Odds: Sportsbook (Bodog) Odds:
| Visitor | Home | Over | Under | Visitor | Home | Over | Under | |
| 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.64 | 2.46 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
Game #2: NHL; San Jose Sharks (V) at Detroit Red Wings (H)
Proline Odds: Sportsbook (Bodog) Odds:
| Visitor | Home | Over | Under | Visitor | Home | Over | Under | |
| 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 2.20 | 1.71 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
Game #3: Soccer; Tottenham at Manchester City
Proline Odds: Sportsbook (Bodog) Odds:
| Visitor | Tie | Home | Visitor | Tie | Home | |
| 3.80 | 3.00 | 1.80 | 4.35 | 3.54 | 1.95 |
Proline Odds Suck. Click on the Bodog banner below for some fair odds.
Let's assume we bought a 5 game $25 proline ticket with:
The Toronto Blue Jays to win and the OVER
The Detroit Red Wings to win and the OVER
Tottenham vs. Manchester City to Tie
(We can’t bet the total in the soccer game as Proline does not offer Totals betting for Soccer)
Our Proline odds are 2.00 * 1.60 * 1.50 * 1.60 * 3 = 23.04 * $25 = $576
Our Proline will return $576.
Let's assume we placed a bet on the same 5 games at Bodog Sportsbook.
The Sportsbook odds are 2.46 * 1.83 * 1.71 * 1.91 * 3.54 = 52.05 * $25 = $1,301
The same 5 game ticket (parlay) would pay $1,301 at Bodog Sportsbook.
So with Proline you would win $576 when in reality you should be winning $1,301.
In this particular example your Proline ticket would pay $725 less than it would pay at an online sportsbook.
And don’t forget the real odds are still slightly in favour of the sportsbooks. But apparently the small edge the sportsbooks have is not enough for Proline.
Learn How To Bet Sports Online by Clicking Here: Proline Alternative
How Do I Sign-Up and Place a Bet at an Online Sportsbook?
1. First you have to choose an online sportsbook such as Bodog Sportsbook, 5 Dimes Sportsbook, Intertops Sportsbook, or Betonline.com Sportsbook. Simply click on any link above and it will take you to that online sportsbooks website. All sportsbooks listed above are the best of the best and we can tell you from personal experience that if you win you will get paid.
2. Next you have to create an account at the sportsbook. Let's assume you choose Bodog Sportsbook. Click on the join button in the top right of the Bodog website. Fill in your name, address, and e-mail address, then create a password and you are ready to go. It is that easy.
3. To make a real money bet you have to fund your online sportsbook account. There are various ways of doing so. The easiest way to fund your sportsbook account is through Bodog and their Direct Bank Transfer. All you need is a chequing account. Simply enter an amount and fill in your banking details on the secure web page and that's it. It takes only a minute or two. Bodog also accepts deposits via Credit Card, Interac E-Transfer, Moneybookers, plus many more. To learn more about funding your online sportsbook account click here: How To Deposit To An Online Sportsbook
4. Now that your account is funded, click on the sport of your choice from the betting menu, select the team(s) you wish to bet on, and hope that your team(s) wins.
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Compare the Proline Odds for Point Spreads to the Real Point Spread Odds Here:
Proline Odds For Point Spreads
Other Reasons Why Proline is Not as Good as Online Sportsbooks?
Proline will not let you bet single games. You have to bet a minimum of three games on Proline.
Proline has the tie rule for many of its sports. In football your team has to win by 4 points or more or it is considered a tie, In basketball your team has to win by 6 points or more or it is a tie. We feel this further reduces your chances of winning.
Proline does not offer NFL or CFL moneyline (or straight up) betting.
Proline does not offer NBA betting in Ontario.
Proline does not offer Over / Under betting for Soccer games.
Proline does not offer UFC or any MMA betting compared to 5 Dimes Sportsbook that offers hundreds of betting options on every single UFC fight. And at 5Dimes you can even bet in between rounds for every PPV UFC fight.
Prolines selection of odds are limited at best. Proline does not offer teasers, first half bets, halftime betting, live betting, team total betting, NHL regulation time betting, 1st period betting, 1st quarter betting, etc...
Proline Pro Picks or Proline Pools only pay out 60% of the money they take in.
Have you ever put a winning Proline ticket through the wash rendering it useless? Or have you ever had your winning Proline ticket get blown out of your hand on a windy day. It happens.
When you pick a 6 game proline ticket and go 5 for 6 you should be making money, not crumpling up your ticket in disgust.
Learn How To Bet Sports Online by Clicking Here: Proline Alternative
Is It safe to bet sports at an Online Sportsbook?
As long as you know which sportsbooks are reputable it is completely safe to bet sports online. One of the top online sporstsbooks for years (since 1998) has been 5 Dimes Online Sportsbook. Another excellent sportsbooks is Bodog Sportsbook known for never missing a payout. And there is BetOnline.com which is quickly becoming a favorite for many online sports bettors Then there is Intertops Sportsbook which was the first online sportsbook to ever accept a wager. If you deal with any of these companies you are in good hands. For more information on Bodog, Intertops, 5Dimes, & BetOnline.com go here : Recommended Online Sportsbooks.
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How do I deposit funds to an online sportsbook?
The easiest way for Canadian Residents to make a deposit online is at Bodog Sportsbook with their Direct Bank Transfer. It is 100% free to deposit, completely safe to use, and couldn't be simpler to do. The minimum deposit is just $20.
You can also fund your sportsbook account with most credit cards. Both 5Dimes and BetOnline.com have some of the highest credit card approval rates in the industry.
Another great option is UKash Vouchers - No Credit Card or Banking information is required. You simply purchase a UKash voucher from your local store or gas station, enter the unique UKash number from the voucher at Intertops and you are ready to go. UKash are sold wherever you see the Payzone or NowPrepay signs. To find a UKash vendor near you go here > UKash Vendors. UKash vouchers start at just $25. Ukash Vouchers can be redeemed at Intertops. Learn more about UKash at their website > UKash.
You can also fund your online sportsbook account via a person to person (or cash to cash) transaction using Moneygram or Western Union. Person to person transactions are accepted by 5Dimes and BetOnline.com. Person to person transactions can now be done online. 5Dimes will cover the fees on any deposit of $250 or more. BetOnline.com will cover the fees on any deposit of $300 or more. Visit the 5Dimes Funding Methods page or the BetOnline.com Banking page for complete details. Learn more about Moneygram and find a location near you here: Moneygram. Learn more about Western Union and find a location near you here: Western Union
An increasingly popular deposit method these days is an E-wallet like Moneybookers, Instadebit, Click2Pay, or MoneylineWallet. You simply go to www.moneybookers.com, www.instadebit.com, www.click2pay.com, or www.moneylinewallet.com and set up an account with them. Or you can set up an account from the sportsbook when making a deposit. You can use your bank account or a credit card (in most cases) to fund your e-wallet account. And you can cash out your winnings to your Instadebit, Click2Pay, MoneylineWallet or Moneybookers account (within a couple of days). Our personal preference for Canadian residents is Instadebit (offered by Intertops). It is 100% free to make a deposit using Instadebit. And it is 100% free to cash out Canadian funds to your Instadebit account (there is a small fee for foreign currency exchanges). These are just a few of the deposit / withdrawal option to choose from. For complete details you can visit www.bodog.com (FAQs Page), www.intertops.com (Payments Page), www.5Dimes.com (Funding Methods Page), or www.betonline.com (Cashier Page).
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