Been playing at bovada but slow payouts

**Deep_Rest** · 03-27-12, 12:15 AM

sorry to hear about your misfortune. i had no problems with bodog but since they changed names i haven't cashed out. Do you live in the middle of nowhere? Maybe that's why it's taking so long.

Judging by your name, I'm guessing you're somewhere in Tennessee. My old bodog checks used to come from Hong Kong, so maybe it's just taking a long time for them to get it to Eastern America. You can always contact support...I think they have live chat 24/7.

As far as other sites for U.S. players, there's really only Merge (Carbon Poker, Lock Poker), and Bovada. Good luck!

**govolz** · 03-27-12, 12:45 AM

I'm sure they're gonna pay its just stupid to have to wait that long for your pay out. I know 5dimes is a good book what about their poker site? Anyone used them?

**govolz** · 03-27-12, 12:46 AM

And what about carbon and lock are they any good? How fast are they payouts

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-27-12, 08:56 AM

been almost 3 weeks here as well

**daneblazer** · 03-27-12, 10:37 AM

Ever since they switched to anonymous poker tables, they are having a tough time figuring out who to send the checks to.

**Bovada Service** · 03-27-12, 11:52 AM

Hey Guys - We realize the estimated time frame of 15 business days is not ideal, but we want to reassure you that getting our players paid is a top priority for us.

If you are waiting on a payout that seems to be taking longer than you were originally advised, keep in mind that the time frame does not include weekends or holidays. If you have a payout that is past the estimated time frame, we invite you to PM us your account number here on the SBR forum, and we will have someone look into it and get back to you.

Cheers,

Bovada Service

**Scalamanga** · 03-27-12, 11:54 AM

My girlfriend just requested on the 25th of February and received last Thursday the 22nd. Too long in my opinion.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-27-12, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by Scalamanga

My girlfriend just requested on the 25th of February and received last Thursday the 22nd. Too long in my opinion.

agreed..even the 15 business days is absurd in my opinion..

**govolz** · 03-27-12, 12:41 PM

I'll send you a pm... But it's not a big check or anything it's just the principal. I called yalls customer service and the woman told me it was bc of the Super Bowl... That's almost six weeks ago if y'all are still backe up from that then I'm sure march madness has y'all backe up so now y'all will be slow on payments for march madness as well? Is it a continuous cycle? It been 16 business days 22 days in all. The 15 days as you say bovada are already a high number and then going over that? I haven't even received a trackin number yet. I'm just sayin if y'all can estimate when y'all sen checks out why can't player estimate when theyll deposit? Can I give ya a "ill pay ya in 15 days but it'll def be longer" so go on and give me credit on my account? Of coarse no so get ya stuff together bovada! The main thing is keeping your customers happy and delayed payouts ain't gonna cut it...

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-27-12, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by govolz

I'll send you a pm... But it's not a big check or anything it's just the principal. I called yalls customer service and the woman told me it was bc of the Super Bowl... That's almost six weeks ago if y'all are still backe up from that then I'm sure march madness has y'all backe up so now y'all will be slow on payments for march madness as well? Is it a continuous cycle? It been 16 business days 22 days in all. The 15 days as you say bovada are already a high number and then going over that? I haven't even received a trackin number yet. I'm just sayin if y'all can estimate when y'all sen checks out why can't player estimate when theyll deposit? Can I give ya a "ill pay ya in 15 days but it'll def be longer" so go on and give me credit on my account? Of coarse no so get ya stuff together bovada! The main thing is keeping your customers happy and delayed payouts ain't gonna cut it...

I like this idea...hook us up, Bovada..

**GUMMO77** · 03-27-12, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by daneblazer

Ever since they switched to anonymous poker tables, they are having a tough time figuring out who to send the checks to.

**spankie** · 03-27-12, 06:54 PM

they always take that long for checks, 4-5 weeks.

**vicvegas007** · 03-27-12, 08:37 PM

People on cake and merge have wait times up to 3 months. Bovada is the fastest right now for US players.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 03-27-12, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by vicvegas007

People on cake and merge have wait times up to 3 months. Bovada is the fastest right now for US players.

Bookmaker way faster..

**spankie** · 03-27-12, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by vicvegas007

People on cake and merge have wait times up to 3 months. Bovada is the fastest right now for US players.

4-5 weeks is the fastest payout for US players?

what world are you living in?

**vicvegas007** · 03-27-12, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by spankie

4-5 weeks is the fastest payout for US players?

what world are you living in?

sorry, I am just going by what I have read on other forums.

I forgot about Americas Card Room (which seems to be related to Bookmaker, I am not up on all the poker rooms and who runs them), people are getting paid in a few days, at least that is what I am reading. I stay away from sites that allow US players because of what has been happening with US poker.

**Jayvegas420** · 03-28-12, 12:02 AM

Does or did Calvin Ayre own Bovada?

**vicvegas007** · 03-28-12, 09:20 AM

I think he does but not 100% sure. Looks like he opened another poker room on the everleaf network called circle line poker. Not sure if i would play on there.

**Jayvegas420** · 03-28-12, 11:33 AM

thnx
great name!

**BodogBecky** · 03-28-12, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by Jayvegas420

Does or did Calvin Ayre own Bovada?

Calvin Ayre has absolutely nothing to do with Bovada.lv.

To give you a quick bit of history, Calvin sold the bodog gambling operations in 2006 but retained the rights to the bodog brand name which he created. He now licenses out the bodog brand name to various companies (have a look at bodogbrand.com for more info here) and started his own online gambling industry media site (CalvinAyre.com) in late 2009.

Thanks!
Becky

**Jayvegas420** · 03-28-12, 05:04 PM

That does clear things up a little

**vicvegas007** · 03-28-12, 07:40 PM

Guess I was wrong about Calvin and Bovada, it's hard to keep up with who owns what. But I do know that his new site is circle line poker, and coming from someone who called winning players parasites I wouldn't advise to play there.

**Stinkfist12** · 03-28-12, 11:31 PM

I play on 5 dimes a lot. Not a great deal of traffic but probably comparable to Bovada . I cashed out and received funds next day so considering the amount of traffic is close to Bovada and payouts next day it's a better option in my opinion. I've played on Bovada as well so I'm familiar with both services.

**kidk** · 03-29-12, 12:48 AM

if you don't mind paying to get your money quicker look into getting paid through ** it comes really fast ..the cost depends on how much u cash out

**BodogBecky** · 03-30-12, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by vicvegas007

Guess I was wrong about Calvin and Bovada, it's hard to keep up with who owns what. But I do know that his new site is circle line poker, and coming from someone who called winning players parasites I wouldn't advise to play there.

Not sure what you mean here, Calvin is no longer a gambling operator and does not own any online gambling sites- its been this way since late 2006.

Thanks,
Becky

**vicvegas007** · 03-30-12, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by BodogBecky

Not sure what you mean here, Calvin is no longer a gambling operator and does not own any online gambling sites- its been this way since late 2006.

Thanks,
Becky

Ya my bad, i read the release wrong by the person who posted it. 0-2 on my post's so far.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 04-01-12, 10:34 AM

over 3 weeks and counting...what a disgrace..

**frankzig** · 04-01-12, 06:47 PM

also three weeks here and waiting

**jdunn** · 04-06-12, 08:27 AM

Bovada Service: You sent me a message yesterday and told me to PM you my account number. Well I can't PM you I don't have 20 posts. I will tell you my account number is 3183918. Today is the 30th business day that I waiting on my wire transfer payout. This is crap. I have email and email and email the customer support. I keep getting the run around. On April 3rd they told me they did a trace and it showed my wire transfer was successful and that i needed to contact my bank. Well that was a lie. I went to my bank and took in the reference number they gave me and my bank didn't show anything coming in for me. They also said they needed the fed # and sender name to do a more in depth trace but Bovada Customer Support won't get back to me with this info. I want my payout. I am so pissed off. Jessica Dunn

**Jayvegas420** · 04-06-12, 09:31 AM

I've been at Bodog.ca since it opened. I was happy when I could finally bet at Bodog with it's great lines & fast payouts.
When I learned of the legal problems they had I became weary, then there was some input from some members about how the legalities & technicalities wouldn't affect the online book.
I cant help but wonder if the recent news about Bodog & their current tendencies to hold everyone's money isn't more than just a coincidence.
I'll bet no one receives any compensation or reward for being so patient. I wouldnt deposit to this controversy-marred book anymore & can only hope GOVOLZ, JAKEPEAVY & FRANKZIG will do the same if they ever get paid.

I truly believe one of the strongest attributes of this site is to bring these sort of scams to the attention of the public to let them decide what they want to do.

**jdunn** · 04-06-12, 09:57 AM

I couldn't agree with you more "Jayvegas420" Everyone needs to stop depsoiting into this site. They are scaming us all...

**daneblazer** · 04-06-12, 10:29 AM

I'm glad I checked this thread out. I've been wondering all week what Calvin was up to these days.

**daneblazer** · 04-06-12, 10:33 AM

Through their criticism, Bodog has always been dependable with pay outs. With the industry being in the state it's in the past several years, some times take longer than others.

I haven't played on Bovada but feel that they wouldn't carry the rating they would here if they were "scamming" people. Unfortunately long waits for payouts are the norm these days. Hope I'm not wrong and don't believe I will be, but you'll get your money.

**Jayvegas420** · 04-06-12, 10:50 AM

I believe you are wrong & it also sounds like you are saying that "waiting for long periods of time is the norm". I play at Bet365 lately & my last 3 cashouts have taken 4 days from request to cash in hand.
I dont know if it is a good idea to defend a book when so many people are conveying their problems with it. I also dont know if you should endorse a book you have never played at. They are holding players money for weeks when it only takes seconds to receive our cash. This is, in my opinion a scam. I agree that the industry is in an unflattering state but, this site in particular has the type of bad press attached to it that should be raising all sorts of red flags.