Bodog checks -- holds?

[Grisgra]

I deposited over 20k in Bodog checks on April 2nd, and when I hit the bank today I found out that there was a hold on all of that $$. A bank rep tried calling to see what was going on but got very little info -- the guy on the other end didn't know much, he just said there was a "hard hold" on the checks which implied that they would probably be returned.

Any one have similar experiences? I know Bodog had some issues earlier on with some checks, but these were the replacements. This hold is going to screw up some big estimated tax payments I need to make in, oh, the next two days . . .

But more important is whether I'll ever get to see that $$. Help?