It is only going to get worse when football season comes.
Looks like another season of no gambling for me.
Looks like another season of no gambling for me.
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Play at BetPlatinum
I have played with Bodog and have been playing with BetPlainum and BetPlatinum seems to pay the BEST
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I was a Bodog user for over 4 years, and never had any problems with payouts - besides 1 month delays in getting my money after the US anti-internet law passed. However, now that Bodog has eliminated check payouts at the moment, and only has payouts using money transfer and rapid transfer that require a minimum amount of $100 and still may take over 40 days to process, Bodog should be a C+ book at best right now.
With the US Legal system coming down on Ayre, Bodog looks like a bad bet right now.
Perhaps this is a good thing with the NFL season around the corner, and I am using Bookmaker solely for the upcoming NFL season.Comment -
Where do you see this? Also, they do seem to be working on the issue with the debit card trials, which hopefully will be available to everyone soon. I was in the third batch of trial recipients and am waiting for my card to come in the mail. Will report back on it once I get it.However, now that Bodog has eliminated check payouts at the moment, and only has payouts using money transfer and rapid transfer that require a minimum amount of $100 and still may take over 40 days to processComment -
I still see check by courier as an option?Comment -
Thanks for the updates, Bill.
Dagger,
Should have info on your payout tomorrow.Comment -
Go to - manage my account/payouts -. There is no listing for payouts by check (as before)- only money transfer and rapid transfer.Originally posted by donjuan
If you see payouts by check, it is possible you do not live in the United States.
this is what I see:
Where is the option for payout by check? Until Bodog gets their act together, I would just stay away or get out when you can.Comment -
I still don't know what this guy is talking about since the check option is still there for me. And I'm in the US.Comment -
I spoke to mgt and have some updates on payout times.
Checks are still listed at 40 business days but there are some changes with their processor that should lead to a shorter timeframe.
MoneyGram and ** is 3 business days but the catch is you must have used that method to deposit.
Neteller and Moneybookers are going out same day to non-US players.
There are some other methods being used by long-time customers. Long-time likely refers to the folks who were using them prior to eCheck and Neteller exit.
Dagger,
Mgt. is going to check with their eCommerce department on Monday to see why you haven't received that check. They also show payment leaving on the 11th. We will follow up on Monday and follow where that $3000 is until you have it. There is likely another inconvenience bonus to follow.Comment -
Wow! I complained about my 5 day payout with my new book...lol.
I think I missed the recent Bodog downfall.
What the hell happened?!I must complain the cards are ill shuffled till I have a good hand. ~Jonathan SwiftComment -
Thanks again Bill.
You guys are awesome!Comment -
Hey Pal, If I had the option of getting a payout by check, I should be able to see it.Originally posted by daggerkobe
I don't understands what your problem is (or benefit because YOU can see a check payout option) except you are having troubles getting paid by check by bodog right now.
Perhaps Bodog has this option open for those who still have payouts due.
I am just telling you what I see in my account.
Can you see the picture I posted? Do you see a check option?
Perhaps Bill or some other SBR staff member can clarify why I cannot see a check payout option right now.
It is obvious that Bodog cannot pay people by check right now, and has disabled this service for those who have not requested a payout by check in the last few months.
Bottom line - bodog is not the place to be right now until this mess is cleared up.Comment -
well u keep saying check option is no longer available for anyone in the US and I'm saying it's not true.
Maybe they disabled it only for certain people.Comment -
Let me claifiy then:Originally posted by daggerkobe
It is evident that bodog is not allowing check payouts for some of their US accounts (Mine included). Other, more fortunate and perhaps better connected, accounts who are still waiting for check payouts from Bodog (see - daggerkobe and donjuan) still have this option.
Why?
Well I have requested this information from Bodog, and will post their reply once I get it.Comment -
Jon,
By chance did you deposit through ** or **? If so, that's the way to redeem winnings.Comment -
No , *************. Right now, I have a zero balance - only pending future bets (the election, world series....)Originally posted by Bill Dozer
The option for check payouts were there a few weeks ago, and I was paid out by check before with an ewalletexpress deposit. Since the Ayer thing came up, I went back to check today what the payout options were, and only 2 options (money transfer and rapid transfer) were there.....
I sent a request to Bodog for an explanation (and why some accounts till have the check payout option available) and hope to post this answer once I get it......
With the NFL season coming up, this is making me wonder where I am going to deposit my funds right now.....
Sent request to bodog customer service information around 6:30 pm est.Comment -
I don't know why u keep bashing me and insinuating as if i were a shill for Bodog and lying for them. I think this title and the content of this thread would disagree wholeheartedly.
There are many reasons not to play at Bodog but not having a check payout is not one of them.Comment -
Pal, you keep saying I don't know what I am talking about and bashing me...Originally posted by daggerkobe
I apologize if you think I am bashing you. You are not a shit for bodog. I never said you were lying. I agree that you may be able to see a check payout option. I am telling you (you and donjuan insuinated I was lying) what I see.
I just want to get to the bottom of this so I can figure out where to put my NFL betting dollars right now. If I cannot get a check payout option from Bodog, then it is likely I will not be depositing with Bodog for the upcoming NFL season.
Let's just see what Bodog has to say about this.Comment -
Jon, My guess is you are eligible for a better working method and they are steering you that way.Comment -
I never said u were lying. I said your proclamation that Bodog no longer has check payout was obviously wrong because I and another poster still have ours. So the restriction must be limited to only some accounts. That's all I said.Comment -
Bill, I like getting paid by check (the e-deposit/payout was the best option from bodog, but that is LOOONG gone). I don't know how rapid transfer works, and do not want to go through money transfer. Other Books seem to still have check payout options right now.Originally posted by Bill Dozer
If bodog can't give me some assurance they can payout by check with no minimums or fees involved (for a reasonable amount for say 1 payout/month) now or in the future, then I have to look to other options.Comment -
Ok, no problem. Hope you and other posters continue to have the check payout option from bodog and hope you get your money.....Originally posted by daggerkobe
But that still does not answer my question - why bodog has taken away my option for check payouts. To me, taking this option away from ME is a serious sign of TROUBLE. I have never seen the check payout option removed from Bodog.
Looks like bodog has to look into this because there is still no reply.....
except the standard:
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From:
"Web Form Distribution" <webforms@bodoglife.com>
[Add to Address Book]
To:
<xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:
RE: Bodog Sportsbook: Other
Date:
Saturday, August 02, 2008 6:29:23 PM
[View Source]
Thank you for contacting Bodog Customer Service.
We are currently in the process of reviewing your inquiry and your account information. Please expect a reply from us within our 15-minute standard.
If your inquiry requires further investigation, we will provide an answer within the next hour. For future reference, your e-mail has been assigned the following reference number; xxxxxxxx
To speak with someone directly, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-888-263-0000 option 2 for North America or +800-1004-2004 for Europe.
Please do not reply back to this e-mail.
Best Regards,
Customer Service
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Don't blame you for looking elsewhere but for this one, go with the fastest access to your money. They should, and usually do, process at a cost that does not exceed that of the desired method.Originally posted by jon13009Comment -
Why would anyone want to use an option that takes 3 months to pay anyways?
I wish they'd let me use the ** option so I can get it much sooner.Comment -
Look, Pal,Originally posted by daggerkobe
Some people don't like to deal with ** or direct methods of payouts. Sports-betting is a minor hobby for me, and something I don't want advertised. I don't need that payouts in a timely manner for my own reasons. I am a small time bettor, but want to be assured that I have a check payout option to an address of my liking.
To me, bodog removing check payouts is a problem because it is limiting their options to SOME accounts. A sportsbook that starts to remove options for payouts cannot be moving in the correct direction.
This is the first time I have seen bodog remove this option FOR ME, and I want to know why.
I don't care if it takes 4 months to get a check from bodog that clears, I just want that option - and an explanation why it was removed - FOR ME.
Look, I have been a loyal bodog user for years, and have always been paid. I hope this is not a real issue, but if bodog is having problems, then why should I put any money there?
You and I agree, there are some people who are still being given the option for check payouts by Bodog - some are not. Why?
7:39pm 1 hour from request for information - still no reply. I guess there is a problem here - not only with check payouts, but with customer service.......Comment -
Jon I dont know if there are other factors that I'm not aware of and there may be a very good reason for you to want a check but I would be jumping out of my shoes to get that money transfer and have my money out of there immediately.
On the other hand, it does seem strange that the check option was taken away. Did you try calling them?Comment -
Answer.......
Answer (ok... within an hour or so.....): Not a good one for now.....
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From:
"Bodog Customer Service" <service@bodoglife.com>
[Add to Address Book]
To:
<xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:
Payout Inquiry <<#xxxxxxx#>>
Date:
Saturday, August 02, 2008 7:46:34 PM
[View Source]
Dear Mr. xxxxxxxxxxx,
Thank you for contacting Bodog Customer Service.
In regards to your inquiry concerning not having our Check by Courier method available to you, the reason for this is that your address is in the state of Maryland. Currently our check provider is unable to send checks to Maryland residents.
Due to this situation we have offered our Money Transfer and Rapid Transfer withdrawal options to all of our Maryland clients without first having to our criteria of making a deposit via one of those options. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Customer Service
Bodog Entertainment
service@bodoglife.com
1-888-263-0000
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Thus the reason why some (daggerkobe, donjuan) have the check payout option, and others do not....
Looks like if you have a bodog account you better look and see if they are going to give you a check payout option because their check provider may not be able to send you one. I guess that Ayer being prosecuted in Baltimore does not help my situation.Comment -
Neteller was never able to send to Maryland either. I think everyone else waiting for a check would trade places with you.Comment -
WileOut,Originally posted by WileOut
No money in my account - just pending future bets (the Presidential election and World Series). If they win, I will probably be taking that money out any way I can, but right now I am just steamed that this crap is hitting Bodog with the NFL season around the corner - and I need to know what my option are. I guess since the UIEGA hit, no book is safe, but I always had the feeling Bodog was looking to stay solid regarding check payouts. I guess they will still pay, but, as stupid as this sounds, I really preferred getting paid by check -regardless of the lag time-. Perhaps Bill is correct, this may be a blessing in disguise - but for how long?Comment -
Is bodog down at the moment?Originally posted by SBR_JohnComment -
I understand your frustration completely man. The US government is hell bent on taking away our favorite past-time. We can only hope things get better with the new president. The statement from Bodog is encouraging and they are paying people right now so try to stay positive.Originally posted by jon13009
As for your preference for checks, to each his own
. Good luck with your bets for the WS and election .
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this bodog thing is getting retarded..there bodogs fight lost them so much money this is costing them so much money... people are going to lose mone...
I don't see why people say bodog is in a good position to weather this storm, I really don't think they are.Comment -
bodog is a good site, that has been my main book since I started gambling online, only thing is watch out for their poker room, the turns and rivers I've seen would blow your mind. Especially if your on a winning streak do not enter the casino or poker room, I had to learn that the hard way many a times. hopefully they can get their processing issues worked out and have checks delivered to people within a week, but I like to use moneygram for payouts.Comment -
Checks are nice when done in a timely manner, but picking up ** or Moneygram at Walmart or w/e people just start freaking out when they see anything over 500.00 normally.
Walmart freaks out when its over a grand.Comment -
Dagger,
I am told your check left yesterday by FedEx.Comment
