Sportsbet says sorry to Richmond supporters for paying out early on the spoon

[one-eyed]

Here's their "Sorry" video  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klh7MzFcDfE



and their letter....

Dear Tigers Supporter,

Sportsbet wishes to extend its deep apology to all Richmond supporters for paying out on Richmond to get the Wooden Spoon after only 4 rounds of the season. Our error of misjudgment cost us over $150,000 and we also had to payout on West Coast.

We recognise we may have offended loyal and faithful Richmond supporters, and we're sorry. We want you to know we would have had more glee doing the same thing had it been Collingwood, Carlton or Essendon.

In the spirit of our apology, and to give you a laugh, we have created a Sorry Song with video clip for Tigers supporters.

Please click here to view our sorry song [Ed. see above].

If you would like to pass a message to our marketing department, or have any questions please click here to send us an email or call 1800 155 887.

May the mighty Tiges reign supreme once again in 2011.

Yours faithfully,
Mathew Stewart
Customer Marketing Manager

Sportsbet

[FNM]

$150 grand wasn't much - still, suffer! 

[Penelope]

They didn't suffer.

They get great publicity.
They reset what was was probably a dead market so bring in more money.
Now they suck up to to the tiger supporters knowing that there will be a great number wanting to place unrealistic bets for next year.

Cunning pricks

[Owl]

Suckups... what a load of horsepoo trying to brown nose us.  They realise they stuffed up peeing off a top four club load of supporters/potential betters by ridiculing us and I hope noone stuffing patronises their services.

[Tigermonk]

hahaha best payout to losers ever
that will teach them a huge lesson 

[Owl]

Now the comments on there are just flame wars between betting agency clowns ???

[Damo]

Suckups... what a load of horsepoo trying to brown nose us.  They realise they stuffed up peeing off a top four club load of supporters/potential betters by ridiculing us and I hope noone effing patronises their services.

LOL,

Not sure how many times it needs to be explained.

#1 - They are owned by Paddy Power (an Irish listed company who are known for paying out early on result for marketing purposes)
#2 - Cant you see how much publicity they have got for the 150k? Dont you realise its a business decision. This isnt an apology, its more publicity for the payout.
#3 - They gain customer loyalty for the early payout. Clients paid early for Richmond winning spoon are now happy with the service and most are terrible punters that remain loyal.
#4 - Most of the money paid out is lost back in the form of further gambling.

This is 150k of amazing value.

It didnt cost them 150k (as the punters reinvest) and they get amazing exposure. To get the advertising they have got would cost far more than the 150k.

LOL at the australian betting public and sports folllowing public for having NFI

[Owl]

Suckups... what a load of horsepoo trying to brown nose us.  They realise they stuffed up peeing off a top four club load of supporters/potential betters by ridiculing us and I hope noone effing patronises their services.

LOL,

Not sure how many times it needs to be explained.

#1 - They are owned by Paddy Power (an Irish listed company who are known for paying out early on result for marketing purposes)
#2 - Cant you see how much publicity they have got for the 150k? Dont you realise its a business decision. This isnt an apology, its more publicity for the payout.
#3 - They gain customer loyalty for the early payout. Clients paid early for Richmond winning spoon are now happy with the service and most are terrible punters that remain loyal.
#4 - Most of the money paid out is lost back in the form of further gambling.

This is 150k of amazing value.

It didnt cost them 150k (as the punters reinvest) and they get amazing exposure. To get the advertising they have got would cost far more than the 150k.

LOL at the australian betting public and sports folllowing public for having NFI

I don't know how much clearer I have to make myself...I for one, am not buying into their rubbish.  I read your spiel before.  I believe you are probably 100% right.  I hope the rest of the tigers punters don't buy into it either and don't use em.  They were being subtle smart arses, they were using Beatles dolls in the film clip but the song was actually by the EASYBEATS.  Sorry my arse.

[Damo]

Suckups... what a load of horsepoo trying to brown nose us.  They realise they stuffed up peeing off a top four club load of supporters/potential betters by ridiculing us and I hope noone effing patronises their services.

LOL,

Not sure how many times it needs to be explained.

#1 - They are owned by Paddy Power (an Irish listed company who are known for paying out early on result for marketing purposes)
#2 - Cant you see how much publicity they have got for the 150k? Dont you realise its a business decision. This isnt an apology, its more publicity for the payout.
#3 - They gain customer loyalty for the early payout. Clients paid early for Richmond winning spoon are now happy with the service and most are terrible punters that remain loyal.
#4 - Most of the money paid out is lost back in the form of further gambling.

This is 150k of amazing value.

It didnt cost them 150k (as the punters reinvest) and they get amazing exposure. To get the advertising they have got would cost far more than the 150k.

LOL at the australian betting public and sports folllowing public for having NFI

I don't know how much clearer I have to make myself...I for one, am not buying into their rubbish.  I read your spiel before.  I believe you are probably 100% right.  I hope the rest of the tigers punters don't buy into it either and don't use em.  They were being subtle smart behinds, they were using Beatles dolls in the film clip but the song was actually by the EASYBEATS.  Sorry my behind.

"My Spiel"

[Damo]

It's my industry you rude idiot. I have some idea.

[Owl]

Why are you getting all abusive Damo?  (Here have a gambling industry medal for being in the industry and making us all out to be idiots.)

[Damo]

Why are you getting all abusive Damo?  (Here have a gambling industry medal for being in the industry and making us all out to be idiots.)

Thanks, its been a bad patch. Haven't won a medal since Under 11 indoor cricket.

Needed something, and this is just the tonic.

[Owl]

A single malt with a dash of water would probably be even better.

[yellowandback]

Damo, can you give me odds for you and owl making up over a jw black or 10?
I deserve 6:4 but happy to take evens.

[one-eyed]

Sportsbet at it again. This time paying out early on Cox Plate to gain publicity.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/bookies-pay-early-on-cox-plate-sure-thing/story-e6frg6nf-1225940403384