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I've been asked what online sportsbook I use.

I've used several, and there have been things I liked and disliked about each. A complicating factor is that I like to play hockey games, and not every book seems to understand pucks.

The books' ignorance of hockey translates into perceived risk. Even my new favorite, BetTrojan doesn't offer reduced juice on hockey. It's odds are pretty much 20 cent spreads on pucks, which are standard.

There are five reasons why I like BetTrojan for football and basketball.

• They offer 10 cent spreads on all football and basketball games. This is a huge break for players.
• The lines are competitive.
• The website is easy to navigate.
• The history pages are informative.
• Deposits and withdrawls through NeTeller are fast and easy. Members get one free NeTeller withdrawl every month, regardless of amount.

If you want to play hockey games, the two books I recommend are Bowmans and SportsInteraction. Both put up reasonable lines in time for a working stiff to click thier picks, SportsInteraction often offers a slightly better price on favorites, Bowman's usually offers a bigger payback on dogs.