I believe BoDog is sponsoring the event. I wouldn't trust those a-holes to pay.
I have a buddy who used to bet LARGE on games with BoDog... many times he plays 10 dimes a game. Well, BoDog would get his bet and here's the scenario for example:
Buddy: Give me the Broncos +3.5 for 10 Dimes
BoDog: Okay, we'll give you the Broncos +3.5 for your first 4 dimes, Broncos +3 for another dime, Broncos +2.5 for another dime, Broncos +2 for another dime, Broncos +1.5 for another dime, Broncos +1 for another dime, and Broncos Pick for your last dime.
Talk about a bunch of slimy snakes. IMO, their sportsbook sucks and this guy will most likely not get paid.
Don't take this the wrong way, don't want to start a fued. No disrespect intended.
First off, I'd be very surprised if Bodog took any bet over 2k. I could be wrong. But your friend really is an idiot for trusting Bodog with that kind of money. All he has to do is read anywhere that the book isn't great. It's a recreational book and most rec gamblers aren't laying 10 dimes on anything. Have you ever heard a good review of them.
Calvin Ayre their owner or CEO or whatever is in real hot water, and don't quote me on this, but he can't set foot on US soil. The US wants him bad. I wouldn't trust a penny in that site.
As for lowering the lines, thats common practice at books that don't take big bets. I'd still be shocked if they took 10k bets and even more shocked if they ever paid out.
As for if this guy wins, they will probably just give him a bodog account with 100k on it. Probably some ridiculous rollover as well. So technically he will be paid, but not really.
I just don't understand why anyone would put money in a book with so many negatives. WSEX, CRIS, 5 dimes, Bet Jam, and Oly are the only books I would trust a penny in right now. But I don't bonus whore. I might be leaving one out, but I doubt it. The climate is too bad right now, and you can find tons of awful reviews of Bodog if you look.
To be fair, they are a sponsor and I guarantee Jack will do all he can to get whomever here paid from them. It is a processor problem at plenty of places, but I've gotten at least 10 checks mid 4 figures from WSEX since the legislation.
And while I'm ranting why anyone would get a check not FED Ex'ed to them is insane. All these people in the internet forum here complaining about waiting for checks for months. Pay whatever $30 fee and get a tracking number. Well worth it in the long run.
Hope everyone gets paid...
gl