Newly launched online sportsbook BetFirstClass (betfirstclass.com) enters TheOnlinewire Sportsbook Rating Guide with a rating of 3 (high risk).

Allegedly the offspring of an established credit operation, BetFirstClass debut was marked by several warning signs.

The domain name is set to expire one year from today, a common denominator among fly-by-night operators.

Most of the website's text content such as general rules and other segments are copy/pasted from reputable sportsbook operators. This happens to be another common element to deposit only operators.

Last, but not least, BetFirstClass shares technical facilities such as web platform, IP address and wagering software currently utilized by stiff operators.

Albeit still unable to verify BetFirstClass' management claims, TheOnlinewire believes the numerous warning signs are more than sufficient to prompt an initial warning about this operator.

Players are strongly advised to tread with extreme caution at best. With many reputable options out there players are certainly better off avoiding BetFirstClass altogether.

TOW Ratings - Published August 27 2008 - 6.15am ET