That was my point Antitab, they are a business not a charity, every dollar counts on their bottom line, don't get too greedy with any one Bookie and you will fly under their radar
Like Snoggard if he had had the bet $300 with 5 bookmakers probably none would have flagged him, even if he did talk to a commission agent, might not work(you might get flagged by 5) but that is what I do now( except for Betfair) if I want a $100 on something I have $20 on with 5 Bookies, works for me!! in saying that Betfair takes 80% of my bets, only started with the others because of their bonuses but have kept them going as a safety net and do bet with all of them 3 or 4 days a week, especially for the odd exotic(quinella)
Do you reckon they don't talk Jim. Half the joints are owned partly by others, the staff seem to move between businesses. If you have been around a while I am sure they know who you are.
IAS was only going to go one way when they were bought by Sportsbet, the weakest of the weak.