best way to deposit into Bodog for US residents

I am trying to deposit on Bodog as a US resitent, but my VISA was declined, so they told me to get a visa gift card -- one that is accepted for international purchases. They won't say a card company. So I was wonder if anyone used a gift card and which company was it? Also when did you deposited?

Can anyone whose had success p.m. me as well if you don't want to say in this thread. A CC seems like the best option but I dunno.

There's also the MyPayLinQ options, but after Netteller, I'm kinda hesitant. Does anyone know if this works (and/or would be wise) for US players? I just want something simple to get the initial deposit in. (I'll expect to w/draw later via checks.) Thanks!

I had one that worked in may, but would not work beginning of June, I think your best route to go is Western Union.

Is withdrawal possible from Bodog for US players?

I'm actually only seeing Visa, Rapid Transfer, Bank Wire, Digital Pin, & MyPayLinQ. Hmmm.

For those interested, I found a Visa Gift Card that works. If you're looking for the same, pm me. I have a the site where you can look up local retailers where they sell them. They seem to be all over the map.

Yes, it looks like it's via Bank Wire and you're allowed one free payout per month. Can't speak to how reliable or fast Bodog is though. Seems like people aren't having too terrible a time from what I've seen in the forums. But you know, it's all a risk these days -- at least for US residents.

Giving CS a call is your best bet when it comes to questions like this!

Thanks,
Becky

I get it that some of these sites still welcome US players (for real money), but I have been through each and every one of the US-friendly sites and cannot find a way to deposit money quickly and efficiently. I guess having a Mastercard instead of a Visa doesn't help me much...a couple sites said specifically that they no longer accept Mastercard. None of them accept e-checks anymore either. Sure, they give you other deposit "options"...but who want to wait 3 days for their account to be verified or even worse, have to fax proof of ID???
If anyone has figured out a site where the deposit process is not so frustrating, please share!!
Thanks!!

Whoever asked about withdrawl. I cashed 2 checks from them this month. 1 for 325 and for 425. You just have to email a form they have to show your really the person who deposited. It took about 10 days to get my check after each withdrawl request.

Would you mind pm-ing me the info? This site won't let me send you a PM until I get a few posts in. Thanks!

Did you try calling CS?

Becky

I contacted them and was informed to use MyPaylinQ, which I'm not interested in doing.

id appreciate a PM (too few posts to pm) on what gift cards works, thanks!

Visa is the best. Just put in the information, processing time is about 30 seconds :-)

Can you send me a PM that has the website for the Visa's. Thanks

I'd also like a PM for the visa gift cards, Thanks.

MY VISA WORKS FLAWLESSLY. IT MAY HAVE TO DO WITH YOUR BANK.

I would also appreciate a PM.

Hey guys,

Please call CS if you have any questions about gift cards or other payment methods, they will be happy to help.

Thanks!
Becky

No CS wont help, they dont have a clue as to what gift card works, so its a crap shoot, all they say is it has to accept international transactions, that really narrows it down

did everyone here bodog is leaving usa at the end of this year!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yea - wonder if threads like this one helped in making that decision easier for them......

Bodog brand is leaving USA, but MMGG, the company that owns the bodog.eu software, is not going anywhere...they are rebranding the site as of Jan 1, 2012 and the transition will be very smooth for all players.

Maybe I'm unclear, MMGG will be the new face of Bodog, but that company will not accept new US players -- that is, basically no incarnation of Bodog will be open to new US members. Is that correct?

This is not correct. MMGG is the company that owns the bodog.eu software- they simply license the bodog brand name from BodogBrand.com. MMGG is not able to renew their license with BodogBrand.com so MMGG will rebrand its operations to something else. This newly branded site will be US player friendly.

Does this make sense?

Becky

Aaaah. Yes, it does. OK, so it really isn't the worse news in the world. Will they be offering different promos, different policies on rakeback, changes to the software (like auto buyins, 4 multitables table max), etc? Or will it basically be exactly the same, except for a brand name change? Thanks, Becky!

Cool.

I am not sure, its all up to MMGG! We'll just have to wait and see.

I like that wake up late morning on new years day still a lil groggy and not notice that I am now playing on nodogs but everything is exactly the same
good news for us USA players but seems bad for bodogbrand to me . didn't read the story on why they are moving on though . I wouldn't think any changes were coming to the poker room except those that were part of the brand agreement right? they were basically already what they are , just with the bodog name ?
no matter cause we will be able to play and that is bottom line for me guess we wont have you helping us there but hopefully you will remain here as a friend and keep us up on what you are doing . we love you and will always be a fan of your work

With an opportunity to leave an increasingly regulated, extremely risky business venture, wouldn't you jump on this opportunity? Bodog Brand just has good business sense if you ask me.

this is funny, i called CS and they told me (since i am living on east coast of US) that there is NO way for me to fund my account whatsover

so like,not sure why you saying thats a best bet

can comebody PM me the website of the VISA's please? been signed up to a few sites for couple weeks, have yet been able to fund my account (due to living in Us)

UpSide Visa Debit Card, works like a charm!!!


www.Upsidecard.com

Can you PM me your account number so I can look into this for you?

Becky

i dont quite have enough posts to do that
can you PM me?
i just joined in hopes of finding ways to fund a US account

Sure, I'll PM you my email address

Hey BodogBecky, do you guys offer Western Union or Money Gram as withdrawal options?

If not, I highly suggest you guys look into it. Right now, I'm playing at Intertops Poker; and the only reason why I"m playing at Intertops is because they offer withdraw options through Western Union and visa/master shopping cards.

I don't like receiving checks because a long time ago, a check from PokerStars bounced and my bank treated me like a criminal- "This check is fake, where did u get it? are you trying to scam us?",,,,etc. I was so pissed at PS, I stopped playing there.

Hey there,

Please give CS a call regarding any payment questions/feedback that you have- they will be happy to help.

Becky