OCBJ, I'm not sure whether you are grumbling about not getting paid out by the casinos when you cash out, or if you have simply lost your money.
I have recieved payment from all of the ones I cashed out from (around 7-8). Some places, like Casino-on-net, can take up to a few weeks however. I have actually won several thousand dollars, mainly from exploiting sign up bonuses.
When you say you've gambled $1300+ what do you mean? That you've lost $1300+? I personally have gambled MANY thousands of dollars, maybe even over $100k, but that is tallying up each and every bet placed.
Also, when you say you are playing using "common strategies", what do you mean? I hope you are not using a negative progression, like the Martingal system. There are no "strategies" whatsoever that will assure a win from an online casino, excepting of course bonus hunting.
GoPats2006, if you read the above, you should get my stance.
I have no idea about Bodog, except that I can remember looking at their site, and I still haven't played there, so read into that what you will. (edit: I only really play for sign-up bonuses however, not just to play blackjack, as its a losing proposition)
I would recommend that you check out the better bonus offering casinos like casino on net, bet365, starluck and planetluck. Just play for the bonuses.