Testing Notes & Verification Log
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Martin Green
- February 8, 2026
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- Status: Active
- Last updated: February 8, 2026
- Current Coverage: June 2024 to February 2026
- Applies to: All offshore sportsbook rankings and reviews published on BookmakersReview.com
The BMR Audit Team
The following analysts contributed to this cycle of verification:
- Ricardo M. (Lead Auditor – Crypto & Payouts)
- Melissa S. (Banking Specialist – Cards & Fiat)
- Juan Carlos M. (Live Betting & Mobile Stress Testing)
- Patricia E. (Customer Support & Dispute Verification)
Public Verification Log
Note: Evidence IDs (e.g., EVID-BOL-DEP-240614) refer to files stored in the BMR Audit Archive.
Section 1: Deposit Tests
Log ID: 2024-06-14-BOL-DEP
- Tester: Ricardo M.
- Date: Jun 14, 2024
- Sportsbook: BetOnline
- Test Type: Deposit (Crypto)
- Method: Bitcoin (BTC) via iOS Safari
- Action: Initiated standard BTC deposit via generated address.
- Observation: PASS. Address generation was instant. Funds credited after 1 confirmation (approx. 14 minutes). No fees applied.
- Evidence ID: EVID-BOL-DEP-240614
Log ID: 2024-08-22-BUS-DEP-FAIL
- Tester: Melissa S.
- Date: Aug 22, 2024
- Sportsbook: BetUS
- Test Type: Deposit (Credit Card) — UNFAVORABLE RESULT
- Method: Visa (Chase Bank issuer)
- Action: Attempted $100 deposit using standard Visa debit.
- Observation: FAIL / DECLINED. Transaction flagged by issuing bank (International Purchase). BetUS cashier provided a generic “Transaction Failed” error.
- Tester Note: This is a common friction point. Players must call their bank to authorize international transactions or switch to crypto.
- Evidence ID: IMG-BUS-DEC-240822
Log ID: 2025-06-18-BM-DEP
- Tester: Patricia E.
- Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Sportsbook: BookMaker.eu
- Test Type: Deposit (P2P / Money Transfer)
- Method: Person-to-Person via Live Chat Setup
- Action: Contacted support to get receiver details for cash transfer.
- Observation: PASS. Agent provided details within 4 minutes. High fees noted ($12 fee on test deposit).
- Evidence ID: EVID-BM-P2P-250618
Section 2: Betting & Live Odds Tests
Log ID: 2024-09-01-BOL-LIVE
- Tester: Juan Carlos M.
- Date: Sep 1, 2024
- Sportsbook: BetOnline
- Test Type: Live Betting Stress Test
- Context: College Football (High Volatility)
- Action: Attempted multiple wagers during active drive.
- Observation: PASS. Odds refreshed every 3-5 seconds. “Line Changed” prompt appeared once; accepted updated odds. 4-second countdown timer noted on acceptance.
- Evidence ID: VID-BOL-LIVE-240901
Log ID: 2025-11-17-BOV-LIVE-LAG
- Tester: Ricardo M.
- Date: Nov 17, 2025
- Sportsbook: Bovada
- Test Type: Live Wagering — UNFAVORABLE RESULT
- Context: NBA Live (4th Quarter)
- Action: Attempted to bet “Point Winner” (Next Point).
- Observation: FAIL / LAG. The interface froze for approx. 6 seconds during the wager placement. By the time the slip processed, the point had been scored, and the bet was rejected as “Past Post.”
- Tester Note: Mobile interface showed significant latency during peak hours (Sunday night).
- Evidence ID: VID-BOV-FAIL-251117
Section 3: Withdrawal Tests
Log ID: 2024-06-28-BOL-WD
- Tester: Ricardo M.
- Date: Jun 28, 2024
- Sportsbook: BetOnline
- Test Type: Payout (Crypto)
- Method: Bitcoin (BTC)
- Action: Requested payout of balance ($450).
- Observation: PASS. Status changed to “Processing” within 1 hour. Funds received in wallet 45 minutes later. Total time: < 2 hours.
- Evidence ID: EVID-BOL-WD-240628
Log ID: 2025-04-06-BOV-WD-DELAY
- Tester: Melissa S.
- Date: Apr 6, 2025
- Sportsbook: Bovada
- Test Type: Payout (Bitcoin) — UNFAVORABLE RESULT
- Method: BTC Withdrawal
- Action: Requested payout of $1,200.
- Observation: DELAYED. Withdrawal sat in “Review” status for 36 hours. Support cited “Security Review.” Funds eventually released 48 hours after request.
- Tester Note: This exceeds the standard 24-hour window usually observed.
- Evidence ID: EVID-BOV-DELAY-250406
Section 4: Support & Dispute Verification
Log ID: 2025-12-14-BUS-SUP
- Tester: Juan Carlos M.
- Date: Dec 14, 2025
- Sportsbook: BetUS
- Method: Phone Support
- Number Dialed: 1-888-512-3887 (Account Management)
- Agent Name: “David Reynolds”
- Action: Inquired about rollover requirements for the 125% Sign-Up Bonus.
- Observation: PASS. Hold time was 2 minutes 15 seconds. Agent correctly identified that the 125% bonus is split (100% Sports / 25% Casino) and explained the different rollover requirements for each.
- Evidence ID: AUD-BUS-CALL-251214
Log ID: 2025-02-08-HER-CHAT
- Tester: Patricia E.
- Date: Feb 8, 2026
- Sportsbook: Heritage Sports
- Method: Live Chat
- Agent Name: “Elena Gomez”
- Action: Tested escalation path for a “graded incorrectly” prop bet.
- Observation: PASS. Agent resolved the query immediately. Transcript below.
Chat Transcript Evidence (Heritage Sports)
[System]: Connecting to agent… [System]: You are connected with Elena Gomez.
[Patricia E.]: Hi, I believe my prop bet Ticket #449201 was graded wrong. It was Over 5.5 Strikeouts, the pitcher finished with 6.
[Elena Gomez]: Hello Patricia. Please give me one moment to review the official box score.
[Patricia E.]: Okay.
[Elena Gomez]: Thank you for holding. I see the official ruling was corrected by MLB stats 5 minutes ago to include the final strikeout in the 6th inning.
[Elena Gomez]: I have re-graded ticket #449201 as a WIN. Your balance has been adjusted.
[Patricia E.]: That was fast. Thank you.
[Elena Gomez]: You’re welcome! Is there anything else?
[Status]: Chat Ended by Agent.
Log ID: 2026-01-22-BM-PHONE
- Tester: Ricardo M.
- Date: Jan 22, 2026
- Sportsbook: BookMaker.eu
- Method: Phone Support
- Number Dialed: 1-877-827-3978 (Wagering Line)
- Agent Name: “Marcus Thorne”
- Action: Attempted to place a wager over the phone to test limits.
- Observation: PASS. Agent was professional. Confirmed max limit on NFL sides is $50,000 for standard accounts (highest in industry). Wager read back clearly.
- Evidence ID: AUD-BM-CALL-260122
Log ID: 2025-09-10-BOL-CHAT-FAIL
- Tester: Patricia E.
- Date: Sep 10, 2025
- Sportsbook: BetOnline
- Method: Live Chat
- Agent Name: “Jessica L.”
- Test Type: UNFAVORABLE RESULT / POOR KNOWLEDGE
- Action: Asked about specific “Dead Heat” rules for a golf tournament matchup.
- Observation: FAIL. Agent was unable to explain the Dead Heat reduction rule without “escalating to a manager.” The chat session timed out while waiting for the manager.
Chat Transcript Evidence (BetOnline)
[Patricia E.]: Can you explain how my payout changes if my golfer ties for 5th place in the Top 5 market?
[Jessica L.]: One moment please.
[Jessica L.]: …
[Patricia E.]: Still there?
[Jessica L.]: Yes, checking on this.
[Jessica L.]: It depends on the rules. I will need to ask a supervisor. Please hold.
[System]: No activity for 10 minutes. Session disconnected.
Evidence Index (Reference)
The following file IDs correspond to data stored in our secure offline verification server.
Screenshots & Documents
- IMG-BUS-DEC-240822.png (BetUS Card Decline)
- EVID-BOL-DEP-240614.png (BetOnline BTC Success)
- EVID-BOL-WD-240628.png (BetOnline Payout Success)
- EVID-BOV-DELAY-250406.pdf (Bovada Delay Log)
Video Recordings
- VID-BOL-LIVE-240901.mp4 (Live Betting Success)
- VID-BOV-FAIL-251117.mp4 (Live Betting Lag/Fail)
Audio Recordings
- AUD-BUS-CALL-251214.mp3 (Agent David Reynolds)
- AUD-BM-CALL-260122.mp3 (Agent Marcus Thorne)
Corrections Policy
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What changed in the last update (Last updated: 2/8/2026)
- Added chat history with BetOnline and Heritage Sports.
- Embedded PDF.
Before entering journalism, Martin worked for five years at William Hill in London, gaining first-hand industry knowledge that now informs his betting insights and safety evaluations.
His reporting and analysis have been featured in major outlets including:
- The Independent
- USA Today
- The Sun
- Legal Sports Report
- PlayUSA
- SportsLine (CBS) — where he appears as "The Guru"
- BA in English Literature
- MA in Creative Writing
- Postgraduate journalism qualifications


