Bovada Casino

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Rating: 4.4/5
Bovada Casino lobby

  • Hefty welcome package for all new customer
  • US players are accepted
  • Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash can be used for depositing and making withdrawals
  • Refer-a-friend program
  • Tourneys available
  • No license visible anywhere on the site
  • Poor selection of withdrawal options
  • Low cashout limits
  • List of restricted countries is way too long

Casino Details
Jurisdictions: Anjouan, Curacao
Min Deposit: $10 (Bitcoin)/ $20 (Credit Cards)
Min Withdrawal: $10 (Bitcoin)/ $100 (Check)
Cashout Time: KYC: 24-48 hours; Pending time: 24 hours; Bitcoin: up to 24 hours; Check/Bank Transfer: 10-15 business days
Cashout Limit: Check: $3,000 (One withdrawal per seven days); Bitcoin: $9,500 (One withdrawal per three days)
Software: Genesis Gaming IconReal Time Gaming IconVisionary iGaming IconProprietary IconSpinomenal IconSpadegaming IconBGAMING IconRadi8 Games IconWoohoo Games IconQora Games Icon
Games: 623
Mobile: Android, iPhone, iPad and Other Mobile
Download available: No

Have you heard of Bodog? Well, in case you haven’t, it is one of the largest brands in the online gambling industry, and Bovada Casino is one of the venues they own. It was first introduced in 2011, but it only took a few years for these guys to build quite a reputation for themselves.

This is one of the most popular casinos in the US, and it offers live casino action, table games, video slots, and so many other games, including a very comprehensive sports betting section.

The first thing that needs to be pointed out is that there is no license to be found anywhere on the site, and Bodog has fought a long hard battle to keep Bovada present on the US market. They have persisted, but we can’t really recommend any casinos that operate without a license, no matter how popular they are among punters.

The site itself has a wonderful design and an excellent layout, so it doesn’t really matter what type of device you use to access it. It works equally well on both desktop and mobile machines, and switch back and forth between them is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Their customer support is basically the textbook example of how it should be done, and once you take a look at their promo offers your jaw will surely drop all the way down to the floor. Have we mentioned that they also offer comp points and a massively good VIP scheme?

Come on down, let’s take a closer look at what these guys really pack under their shiny hood, shall we?

Bonuses and Promotions

Let’s start off with the hefty welcome bonus for all new customers! It consists of THREE match deposit bonuses for your first three deposits. It’s worth pointing out that besides these, there are also separate match deposit bonuses for all poker players and those who want to place bets on the sports betting section of the site.

Players who prefer using Bitcoin to gamble online will be delighted to find out that there are additional welcome bonus offers for both casino and sports players! As a matter of fact, there are three match deposit bonuses for casino punters who prefer using Bitcoin to place deposits.

Have a friend who is also into gambling online? Make sure you bring him about, and you will get a match deposit bonus and even some free cash as a part of their refer-a-friend program.

On top of all this, they offer you a chance to collect some Rewards Points with each and every wager you place. Later on, these can be exchanged for cash bonuses!

The loyalty program is tiered and it comes with six different levels. These include Starter, Rookie, Pro, All-Star, Legend, and Hall Of Fame. 

You can also try your luck at tournaments!

United States

Sign up Bonus

125% up to

$1,250

New Customer Offer. T&C’s Apply. 18+. Min Deposit: $10.  2nd & 3rd deposit: 125% up to $1,250 each. The deposit bonuses are only available by using accepted Crypto currencies. Bonus funds cannot be used for play on Craps and Live Dealer games.
United States

Sign up Bonus

100% up to

$1,000

New Customer Offer. T&C’s Apply. 18+. Min Deposit: $20. 2nd & 3rd deposits: 100%  up to $1000 - bonus code BV2NDCWB. 

Software Provider

Even though the list of software providers isn’t exactly the longest one in business, it still includes some of the flashiest names in the software business. Over here you will find games by Real Time Gaming, Rival, Visionary iGaming, Revolver Gaming, Makitone Gaming, and even some proprietary titles. 

Games

Slots – 21 Wilds, 5 Reel Circus, 5 Times Wins Progressive, 777 Deluxe, 8 Lucky Charms, A Day At The Derby, A Night With Cleo, A Switch In Time, All Aboard, Amigos Fiesta, Arabian Tales, Ares: The Battle Of Troy, Arrogant Pirates, As The Reels Turn, Astral Luck, Atlantic Treasures, Atomic Age, Aussie Rules, Aztec’s Treasure, Baby Boomers: Cash Cruise, Bess And Becky, Best Of Luck, Big Cash Win, Big Money Bigfoot, Birds Of Fury, Blazin’ Buffalo, Bowled Over, Bulletproof Babes, Bust-A-Vault, Caesar’s Empire, Caesar’s Triumph, Caesar’s Victory, Candy Cottage, Cash Money Memaids, Catsino, Champs-Elysees, Chicken Little, Cirque Du Slots, Cleopatra’s Coins, Cleopatra’s Gold, Codename: Jackpot, Coins Of Olympus, Cosmic Quest, Costume Party, Crazy Camel Cash, Cricket Legends, Cream Of The Crop, Crystal Waters, Delicious Candies, Demi Gods, Derby Dollars, Desert Kingdom, Diamond Cherries, Diamond Dragon, Diamond Dazzle, Diamond Dozen, Diamonds Downunder, Diggin’ Deep, Dino Island, Dirty Martini, DJ Moo Cow, Dog Pound Dollars, Doo Wop Daddy-O, Dragon Princess, Dragons, Eggstravaganza, El Luchador, Fantastic Fruit, Fantasy Fortune, Fast & Sexy, Fast Lane, Firestorm 7, Five Reel Bingo, Five Times Wins, Fixer Upper, Flea Market, Flying Colors, Food Fight, Football Frenzy, For Love & Money, Forbidden Slot, Fortune Keepers, Fruit Frenzy, Future Fortunes, Genie’s Gifts, Gladiator Wars, Global Cup Soccer, Gnome Sweet Home, Gobblers Gold, Goblin’s Gold, Gold Rush, Gold Rush Gus, Goldbeard, Golden Gorilla, Goldenman, Good Fishes, Grandma’s Attic, Gridiron Glory, Gushers Gold, Heavyweight Gold, Hercules The Immortal, Heroes’ Realm, Hobo’s Board, Hockey Enforcers, Hole In Won, Ice Picks, Indiane Jane And The Golden Tombs Of Katun, Invasion, Jack The Ripper, Jacques Pot: Gourmet Slot, Japan-O-Rama, Jenny Nevada And The Diamond Temple, and hundreds more.

Table Games – Andar Bahar, Caribbean Stud Poker, Classic Craps, Classic Baccarat, Classic American Roulette, Classic Tri Card Poker, Classic European Roulette, Craps, European Roulette, Let ‘Em Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roll The Dice, Let ‘Em Ride Classic, Spin The Wheel, Tri Card Poker, Teen Patti Rapid, Teen Patti Pro, Vegas Three Card Rummy, American Roulette, Caribbean Hold ‘Em, and Baccarat.

Video Poker – Bonus Deuces Wild 1 Hand, Bonus Poker 1 Hand, Bonus Poker Deluxe 1 Hand, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus Poker 1 Hand, Double Double Bonus Poker 1 Hand, Double Double Jackpot Poker 1 Hand, Double Jackpot Poker 1 Hand, Jacks Or Better 1 Hand, Jacks Or Better 10 Hands, Jacks Or Better 3 Hands, Jacks Or Better 52 Hands, Joker Poker 1 Hand, Joker Poker 10 Hands, Joker Poker 3 Hands, Joker Poker 52 Hands, and Loose Deuces 1 Hand.

Blackjack – Zappit Blackjack, Single Deck Blackjack, Perfect Pairs, European Blackjack, Double Deck Blackjack, Classic Single Deck Blackjack, Classic Double Deck Blackjack, Classic Blackjack, and Blackjack.

Live Dealer – Blackjack Early Payout with Harmony, Blackjack with Yamila, Blackjack with Frida, Blackjack with Zack, Blackjack with Stacy, Blackjack with Sarah, Blackjack with Punky, Blackjack with Camille, Blackjack with Mia, Blackjack with Angeline, Blackjack with Clifford, Blackjack with Dante, Blackjack with Paige, Blackjack with Michelle, Blackjack with JD, Blackjack with Spyro, Blackjack with Emma, Blackjack with Mark, Blackjack with Mason, Blackjack with Kara, Blackjack with Sussy, Blackjack with Catalina, Blackjack with Josh, Blackjack with Juliana, Blackjack with Aaron, Blackjack with Kira, Blackjack with Madison, American Roulette with Oliver, European Roulette with Alex, Baccarat with Jon, Baccarat with Paris, Super 6 with Jon, and Super 6 with Paris.

Specialty Games – Tribo Bingo, Tiki Treasure, Sudoku Box Game, Pirate’s Pillage, Pesca Bingo, Penguin Payday, Keno Draw, Keno, Itchin’ 2 Win, Gunslinger’s Gold, Go-Go Bingo, European Bingo, Cavalier Cash, Cast For Cash, Bingo Ribeirinhos, Bingo Goal, Bingo Cataratas, Beach Bums, American Bingo, Amazonia Bingo, 80-Ball Bingo, and 30-Ball Bingo.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Once you sign up for an account at the Bovada casino, the very first thing you’ll want to do is place some deposits and start playing games.

You can use the usual Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and UnionPay credit or debit cards to fill up your account, and even some Visa and Mastercard gift cards can be used, just make sure that they are good for international and online purchases.

Of course, the voucher codes are also fully valid, and it’s worth pointing out that the venue is one of the select few that accepts Zelle.

As mentioned above, Bovada is a totally modern venue, so it will also accept Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash as banking options.

Credit card users need to deposit at least $20, while others can start playing with as little as $10. Maximum deposit with a credit card is limited to $1500, vouchers can place up to $3000, while Bitcoin users are allowed to place $5000 per transaction.

Before you make any deposits you will be asked to provide a scan of a government-issued photo ID, a utility bill as a proof of address, the front and back scan of a particular credit or debit card you will be using, and you also need to fill out the credit card verification form.

Things get even worse when you score some cash and you want to make a withdrawal, as the only options here include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Check by Courier. 

In case of cryptocurrencies and vouchers, minimum withdrawal is only $10, but if you choose to collect your cash by using Check by Courier, the minimum amount is $100. All transactions are limited to $3000, but if you use cryptocurrencies, all winnings can be paid out in increments of $9500.

Also, keep in mind that you can only make withdrawals once in three (for cryptocurrencies) or seven (for Checks by Courier) days.

This aspect of the casino needs some serious improvements.

Support

Customer support can make or break an online casino, and these guys seem to know it all too well. On their site you will find the help center, where they will offer so many different options, we can’t help but think that this should definitely be the new industry standard  when handling customers and their issues is concerned.

First off, you should always have a comprehensive FAQ section on your site, but Bovada has taken it all to a whole new level.

The first thing you see is a search box where you can type in a query and search the whole help center. If this concept comes off as a bit too abstract, you can check the different categories and search for information over there. These include Sports, Casino, Live Dealer, Poker, Horses, Financial, Bonuses, Account and Security, and Bitcoin.

They also have their own Bovada Community, which is another great source of information, shared by other players just like you. Last but not least they have a short list of top questions, in case you’re in a hurry.

Now, moving onto the traditional means of communication, you can write a good old email and address your inquiry to service@bovada.lv. In most cases you will surely be impatient to wait for an email reply so you’d surely want to type away all your issues by using the highly convenient live chat platform.

Last but not least, you can even reach them by phone! Just pick up your iPhone and dial 1 888 263 0000 and you will talk to a real live customer agent and get all your problems resolved in a matter of mere seconds.

Now, that’s how you run the show.

Conclusion

As you can see, Bovada is a lovely place that offers quite a lot of different ways of fun gaming experiences. But, it’s main issue is that it operates without a visible license, and we can’t really approve of that. Also, many players won’t like the rules and restrictions when deposits and withdrawals are concerned.

Sure, there is room for improvement here, but once again, take a look at the plethora of games on offer, the magnificent selection of promo offers and bonuses, all rounded out nicely by the Reward Points and the tiered loyalty program. They sure are pretty persuasive!