Sportsbook Review: 5Dimes.com
5Dimes claims to separate itself because of its 1,000-plus wagering options. Does it live up to that billing?
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And how do its other features stack up against other top books?
Offerings
Perusing 5Dimes’ betting options, it sure does look like there are 1,000-plus lines to bet on.
5Dimes may not go absolutely nuts with its variety – you won’t find video game tournaments or Quidditch World Cup on here – but it goes deep as can be with its offerings.
You can bet on soccer from dozens of different countries; MMA fights several months down the road; Little League baseball; WNBA; and countless other “alternative” options within the realm of popular sports. You also have all your staple MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA bets available.
5Dimes has some of the best futures betting of any offshore book because it offers so many odds.
5Dimes’ casino offerings are pretty unique in that you can play several different “types” of casinos. The Bonus Casino gives you higher payouts; the Cash Back Casino repays you 25 per cent of a net loss for the previous seven days; the MatchPlay Casino offers customizable gaming experiences, graphics and sounds.
The Live Dealer Casino lets you play and communicate with live dealers. Major points to 5Dimes for creativity here.
The racebook is a bit bare-bones and tough to find, so that’s a bummer, but 5Dimes bounces back by offering “skill games” like dominoes, Backgammon and Yahtzee, which you can play for fun or for money.
Overall, 5Dimes offers tremendous variety and fun for players of all types.
Grade: A
Ease of Use
The good news: 5Dimes.com isn’t overly graphic heavy and the load times for its huge lines list are lightning-quick.
But the good news may end there. This site is tough to navigate. It took me a while to even find the lines, which are indicated in tiny print at the top of the home page. Many of the games and sections require several clicks to reach.
I clicked and clicked and clicked before finally discovering the racebook.
5Dimes could fix the problem by having more prominent, clickable graphics available on its home page. It’s just about the only book I can think of that doesn’t take you directly to the lines when you click “Sportsbook.”
This isn’t a book where you can dive right in and start making bets instantly.
Grade: C+
Intangibles/Promos
Compared to other books I’ve reviewed recently, 5Dimes’ bonuses and rewards look good. They don’t skimp. The low juice on multiple sports, 50 per cent new player reward, 50 per cent MatchPlay Casino reward for new players and the 33 per cent reload reward in the MatchPlay Casino all stand out to me.
5Dimes gives the impression of a site that cares about its players and isn’t afraid to spend money on them.
Deposit methods are plentiful, including credit card, debit card, sportsbook transfer, person to person and person to company, just to name a few. Some methods are free whereas others require a fee. It’s hard to find a set answer as to how quickly payouts occur.
The section on payment is cluttered with truckloads of smallish text – continuing the theme of 5Dimes being tough to navigate.
Aside from the ambiguity about payouts and withdrawals, 5Dimes gets a good grade on its other intangibles and promos.
Grade: A-
Overall
5Dimes has lots of potential because it’s a rare book that appeals to many different types of bettors. Any bettor will love its fast sports offerings; its creative casino options can attract non-sporty gamblers; and its low juice and bonuses will appeal to the diehards.
So, for the love of God, redesign your site, 5Dimes! It’s too darned hard to read and navigate.
You have so much going for you and could be a force to be reckoned with if you upped your site’s readability and usability.
FINAL GRADE: A-
