Bodog Gambling
Bodog has an interesting history. The company was founded as
a software design firm in 1994 by Canadian entrepreneur Calvin
Ayre. Ayre is said to have idolized Richard Branson and his
Virgin brand, so it’s no surprise that he worked hard to build
the Bodog brand. After opening as an online sportsbook and
betting site in the year 2000, Bodog.com soon became one of the
biggest names in the industry. By 2005, Bodog was reporting
revenue in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Overview
Then the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
forced Bodog out of the US market. A few years later, Ayres was
revealed to be in a bit of trouble with the US government. The
charges against him included “illegal gambling and money
laundering” crimes, all related to things that happened before
the UIGEA was passed. Bodog lost a good chunk of its revenue, no
longer able to work with American customers, and sold its
American holdings to the Morris Mohawk group under the name
Bovada.
These days, Bodog offers a number of gambling options “under
one roof” – sports betting, live betting, race betting, casino
games, and head to head and casino-style poker. American
customers are allowed to sign up for poker accounts – an odd
wrinkle in the rules at Bodog, considering US players aren’t
allowed to play in any other category.
Play Bodog’s table games on Tuesday. If you earn at least 50 casino points, Bodog will give you a $10 casino bonus. This includes all table games (even blackjack and roulette). The rollover and terms is the same as the mobile bonus above. Hot Wednesday This offer is for slots players. You’ll receive $5 for every $100 you play, up to $15. Play Bodog online casino games like blackjack, craps, video poker, slots, roulette and more. Join and get a 100% match bonus for up to $600 to play now!
Bodog is an experienced operator, with well over a decade in
a tough industry that’s seen its fair share of controversy. I
love how Bodog altered the standard RTG template for their
casino games, tossing in a few quality Betsoft titles and
creating proprietary titles not found anywhere else. While I’m
not convinced that the promotions program is worth much of your
time, unless you’re a sportsbook customer only, it’s nice that
the site offers such a wide variety of bonuses to all their
various types of customer.
Bonus Details
Kudos to Bodog for having a well-designed Bonuses page. All
the information you need is collected in one list, with terms
and conditions for each bonus in a convenient “Learn More” link
directly underneath the description. Having to dig around
multiple locations on a site for all the different bonus offers
is a drag.
Here’s a brief description of every bonus currently listed on
the site’s promotions page at the time of this review. Check the
page to see what offers are available at the time you’re reading
this, since it looks like their promotions are updated
regularly.
- $200 Sports Sign Up Bonus
- $600 Casino Match Bonus
- $1,000 Poker Sign Up Bonus
- Poker Bad Beat Bonus
- Royal Flush Bonus
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- Racebook Rebates
Sports
bettors making their first deposit can earn a 100% deposit
match bonus worth up to $200. The rollover requirement is 5x
the deposit-plus-bonus. All wagers, odds, and markets are
eligible for clearing this bonus.
Casino game
fans can earn up to $600 at a match rate of 100%. The
advertised amount is kind of a misnomer, as the $600
actually comes from two bonuses – a $200 offer for slot play
and a $400 offer for casino games. The rollover requirement
for both is 40x deposit-plus-bonus, which is on the high
side compared to other online casino bonuses. Unlike the
site’s sports betting bonus, bets on certain casino games
are not eligible for bonus-clearing.
First-time
poker playing depositors can earn up to $1,000 at a match
rate of 100%. It’s a more complicated system than either of
the other two bonuses I described above. The amount a player
can earn is based on earning what the site calls
PokerPoints.
Bodog offers a
rebate to poker players who experience one of a specific set
of bad beats. The rebate is worth 100x the big blind or a
maximum of $1,000.
If you hold a Royal
Flush, the site will pay you an instant bonus of 50x the big
blind, maxed out at $200.
Bodog customers
who refer a friend are eligible to earn a bonus worth 200%
of their first deposit of $20 or more, maxed out at $100.
The rollover for this bonus depends on the game you play –
sportsbook and poker customers have a 3x rollover, while
casino customers have a 20x rollover.
Racebook customers
can earn a 5% rebate on eligible race wagers on Tuesday
afternoons. The actual amount of the rebate depends on the
type of wager bettors place.
Banking Options
Before I describe the four banking options available at
Bodog, I want to point out that the variety of methods is
painfully small, and that at the time of my visit, part of their
site was either down or just overlooked. I was trying to find
out details on fees and other requirements for the various
banking methods, but the page it took me to was completely blank. I understand, accidents happen, but this seems like
pretty crucial information for potential customers, so it’s a
shame it wasn’t available.
- Credit Card – VISA/MasterCard only. May
require 7 business days. - Direct Bank Transfer – Fees and other details not
available. - E-transfer – Fees and other details not available.
- Check by Courier – Maximum withdrawal size is $3,000. May
require 10 business days.
Sportsbook
Bodog’s sportsbook was not just one of the first
international online sportsbook services – it was a pioneer in
deposits and withdrawals. One of the first instant payment
methods, eCheck, premiered on the old Bodog.com domain.
What did Bodog’s sportsbook service do that made it such a
success? Some reviewers attribute the site’s explosive growth
and global branding to good marketing. Of course, signing up all
the customers in the world won’t help if those customers aren’t
spending (and losing) money. In the early days of the sportsbook
industry, other books were charging fees for payouts and “nickel
and diming” customers in other ways. Bodog offered bonuses in
plain English and a wide range of free (and fast) payout
options.
Times have changed – so has Bodog’s URL. But bodog.eu is
still a respected name in sports betting. The site has
maintained some of its initial sleek simplicity over the past
couple of decades. I found the user interface pretty intuitive,
and I got used to navigating the markets and wagers without a
struggle.
Markets Covered
I just checked the available betting markets, and here’s what
I found – Bodog has two lists of markets for sports bettors. One
is a standard list of betting lines available all the time, the
other is a special list of “Featured Betting Lines.”
Here is the List of Standard Betting Lines at Bodog:
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Soccer
- UFC/MMA
- Tennis
- Golf
- Boxing
- Motor Sports
- E-Sports
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Cricket
- Darts
- Snooker
- Other Sports
- Horse Racing
- Entertainment
Featured Betting Lines are lines available on special
contests taking place on or near the day you visit. In the
months leading up to the Super Bowl, you’ll find props and lines
for the NFL’s big game. Currently, in the middle of the US
Women’s World Cup, you can find a number of wagers on that
otherwise-ignored market.
Here’s the List of Featured Betting Lines at the Time of This
Review:
- Live In-Play MLB Baseball
- The Greenbrier Classic
- Odds to Win the Tournament
- Wimbledon
- Live In-Play ATP/WTA Tennis
- Women’s World Cup
Customer Service
Customer service is often easy to reach and they speak
clearly, in perfect English, and are knowledgeable about the
sports betting industry.
You can reach the banking department between the hours of 9AM
and 5PM, though bets-by-phone and online are available around
the clock. To contact the sportsbook directly, call +
506-296-6338.
Casino
Bodog’s blend of software platforms is a nice feature. The
site uses BetSoft, Realtime Gaming, and proprietary games to
make up its casino library. The benefit of a blended platform is
increased variety. No matter how good a casino designer’s suite
of titles is, players are going to get bored of the same style
of games over and over. That’s why I’m always excited to read
that a site is using a blended platform.
One of the ways Bodog’s software is unique is that many of
the casino games were built on the skeleton of RTG’s popular
casino game library. Bodog pulled this off by literally buying
the source code for RTG’s games and having their designers
customize and improve on them. The result is a rarity in the
online casino business – the possibility of a unique lineup of
games.
Unfortunately, that’s not what happened. Most of the site’s
casino titles end up looking and behaving an awful lot like RTG
titles, down to the names and selection of game variants.
I cover the Site’s Casino Library in More Detail Below:
Blackjack Games
This is where Bodog has collected its ten versions of the casino classic blackjack. Having
reviewed a number of RTG-powered sites over the years I’m
confident in saying that this list of games is similar enough to
the standard RTG package to be almost comical.
- Blackjack –
The standard casino card game, available in multiple deck
formats. - Double Deck
Blackjack – A two-deck game that follows standard rules. - European
Blackjack – A six-deck game in which the dealer makes decisions
differently. - Face Up 21
– An eight-deck game in which the dealer’s cards are dealt
face-up. - Match Play
21 – An eight-deck game, Match Play 21 is Bodog’s version of
Spanish 21. - Perfect
Pairs – A standard blackjack game with additional bonus payouts
for certain hands. - Pontoon – A
two-deck game with rules based on a classic British blackjack
variant. - Single Deck
Blackjack – A single-deck version of Bodog’s standard blackjack
game. - Super 21 –
Another blackjack variant with bonus payouts for different hand
combos. - Zappit
Blackjack – A blackjack variant that allows players to exchange
cards of a certain value.
Slots
This is home to all of Bodog’s slot games that weren’t produced by Betsoft or aren’t proprietary 3D slots.
That’s a bit confusing, but basically if you’re looking for
Realtime Gaming titles, you should look in the Slots category.
Here’s a partial list of popular RTG and proprietary slot games
hosted at Bodog at the time of my last visit:
- Bank On It
- Cleopatra’s Gold
- I.R.I.S. 3000
- It’s Good to Be Bad
- Mid-Life Crisis
- Zombies vs. Cheerleaders
3D Slots
This is where Bodog hosts their higher-quality games, the vast majority of them produced by
industry giant Betsoft. “3D Slots” is kind of a misnomer – it’s
a vague category of slot titles that the industry uses to
differentiate between games with high-quality “3D” effects, and
it’s useful as an identifier for slot fans interested in a
certain type of game.
Here’s a partial list of some of the most popular Betsoft 3D
slots hosted at Bodog at the time of my review:
- 2 Million BC
- At the Movies
- Good Girl Bad Girl
- Heist
- Sushi Bar
- The Slotfather
Specialty Games
This is where Bodog collects titles that don’t really belong anywhere else. At the time of my
review, the three games hosted here were Sic Bo, Keno, and Bonus
Bingo. All three of these games remind me of RTG’s versions,
which weren’t anything special to begin with.
If you’re not familiar with Bonus Bingo, Bodog describes it
as bingo that’s been “… designed to include a little more
pizzazz and a whole lot more features.” That’s a really vague
description; as far as I can tell, Bonus Bingo is multi-card
bingo with a bonus round and a multiplier prize.
Table Games
This is the section of Bodog’s library dedicated to table games that aren’t blackjack. If the
following list of titles is familiar, it’s because you can find
almost the same games at any RTG casino:
- American
Roulette – The classic game played on a wheel with two green
“zero spaces.” - Baccarat –
A traditional game of baccarat with an average-looking display. - Caribbean
Draw – A five-card draw poker game with a progressive jackpot.
Players may draw up to two new cards after they raise. - Caribbean
Hold’em – A five-card community poker game with a progressive
jackpot. - Caribbean Stud – A five-card stud game with a progressive jackpot. The
dealer shows just one up-card. - Craps – A
traditional game of craps played with European-style rules. - European
Roulette – The classic game played on a wheel with just one
green “zero space.” - Let ‘Em
Ride – A popular casino-style community poker game. - Pai Gow
Poker – A poker game based on the rules of an ancient Chinese
domino game. - Red Dog – A
poker-like card game involving antes and card value hierarchy. - Tri-Card
Poker – A three-card poker game with a single raise/fold round. - Vegas Three
Card Rummy – A player-versus dealer game where the lowest hand
wins. - War – The
casino version of the kid’s classic card game.
Video Poker
This is the most plainly-labeled category of Bodog’s casino library. Collected here are seventeen
variations of video poker. Each game is a little different in
terms of its rules, payouts, available bonuses, and design.
Here’s the full list of RTG-style video poker games available at
Bodog at the time of my review:
- Aces and Eights
- 7-Stud Poker
- All American Poker
- Bonus Deuces Wild
- Bonus Poker
- Bonus Poker Deluxe
- Deuces Wild
- Double Bonus Poker
- Double Double Bonus Poker
- Double Double Jackpot Poker
- Double Jackpot Poker
- Jacks or Better
- Joker Poker
- Loose Deuces
- Mystery Bonus Poker
- Pick’Em Poker
- Sevens Wild
Poker
Bodog Poker is my favorite section of the site because I’m an
American, and most US players can sign up for a Bodog poker
account. The reason this loophole exists is complicated, and has
to do with licensing. The gaming license for Bodog’s proprietary
poker software is Kahnawake, which gladly licenses gaming
operations with US-based customers.
But once upon a time, Bodog was a huge player in the US poker
market. Before the UIGEA forced most of the major poker sites
out of the US entirely, Bodog had a couple of years of booming
growth in its young poker room, which opened for business in
2004. By that time, Bodog was a household name for its
sportsbook and casino properties. By 2006, Bodog boasted a World
Series of Poker champion in Jamie Gold.
Don’t think that Bodog is full of American players – sure,
you’ll see lots of North American-based opponents, but Bodog has
done an excellent job expanding its base in to Europe and Asia.
In my experience, Bodog is still one of the most diverse player
bases in the online world, if only because it includes a few
American players.
Bodog hovers between fourth and second place in terms of
poker traffic.
In a way, Bodog has retained
its household name status in the world of online poker, even
though the US poker market is nothing compared to ten or twelve
years ago. According to PokerScout.com, Bodog has peaked at
around 3,800 cash players in the last seven days, with an
average number of around 1,700.
The line on player quality at Bodog and other sites with
attached sportsbooks is that the competition plays looser than
average because of wandering sportsbook customers with no poker
experience. Even if that’s true, which I don’t think it is, this
type of player can still be dangerous to veterans. They’re
unpredictable, frustrating, and annoying.
In my opinion, the fact that Bodog has the third-most traffic
of any online poker site (as I write this) means that the
quality of players is varied, including a smattering of players
of all skill levels.
Bodog Poker hosts games of Texas hold’em, Omaha, Omaha hi-lo,
seven card stud, and seven card hi-lo, all in both Limit and No
Limit ring games. I’ll admit that I saw only a single high
stakes game going on at my last visit, and it seems like other
reviewers agree – Bodog is not a great spot for high stakes
games.
If you’re into tournaments, though, Bodog would make a nice
home.
The
site’s own Bodog Poker Open tends to make some noise in the
industry as well. Compared to PokerStars and 888, the tournament
pool are noticeably smaller, in the low hundreds rather than
pushing 1,000. Some players love that, others hate it.
Customer Support
Bodog’s general support line is 1-877-263-6422. The site’s
fax number is +1 866-737-8458.
The site says
that Bodog attempts to answer all emails “… within four hours.”
Live chat is available at this site. It isn’t available 24
hours a day, like at other sites, but I can’t tell you what
hours it is open, as that information isn’t publicly available.
Summary
Bodog has changed a lot since it was founded in the mid-90s.
Some of those changes are still occurring – since the 2006
UIGEA, Bodog has struggled to maintain its place as one of the
top names in the industry, especially after getting rid of their
US-facing operations. In the wake of founder Calvin Ayres legal
troubles in the US, it seems unlikely the site will ever retain
its old glory, even if regulations in America loosen over the
next decade, as is expected.
Bodog’s user-interface is good-looking and easy to use. I
can’t say the same about their mobile sites, which seem
ill-suited to display on my iPhone 6+. Though the casino and
poker software is a blend of existing and proprietary games and
designs, it doesn’t seem varied enough to compete with some of
the bigger names in the business.
If you live outside the US and you are primarily interested in betting on sports or playing poker, Bodog is a good option to consider. Outside of those circumstances, I’d suggest a site with a more robust promotions program and a higher-quality casino game library. I’m pretty neutral on Bodog overall.
Most non-US gamblers, particularly Canadians, have heard of Bodog. This site first launched in 2000 and has grown to become one of the most popular online casino and sportsbook platforms in the world. Today, our team of gambling experts is offering up the ultimate Bodog app review, breaking down the different features of this mobile gambling site.
There’s a lot to cover here. The mobile version of Bodog offers both casino and sports betting fans a ton of fun, exciting betting options. We’ll look into these, while also diving into the app’s payment methods and available promotions.
Now, let’s get into this Bodog app review!
- US Players: No
- Website: Bodog.eu
- Welcome Bonus: 100% Welcome Bonus up to $200
- Software Providers: Betsoft, RealTime Gaming
- Banking Methods: Mastercard, Visa, Bitcoin, Cashier’s Check, Neteller
Bodog Mobile App Features
It’s easy to see right away why this site has grown so popular. Bodog has an incredible design, much like its sister site Bovada, that makes finding the things you want to bet on easy and convenient. The user interface of this mobile site is great, and you should have no trouble scrolling through different pages. Some feel that the style of the Bodog mobile app is even better than the desktop version.
You can’t narrow down what exactly has made this site grow so popular. It’s really a combination of different things. While writing this Bodog app review, we’ve found that the renowned safety measures set in place are certainly a reason for the site’s success.
Bodog offers many different payment options for its members. It’s known for always providing quick payouts with low fees. Members will never have a difficult time making a deposit into their account or collecting their winnings.
The real money casino options here are diverse. Fans of both slots and table games will have a wide range of fun options. There is also a range of unique casino options such as live dealer games available.
The Bodog mobile sportsbook app is perhaps what’s most popular, though. It offers great odds on just about all major sporting events taking place around the world.
There’s a lot to like about the Bodog app. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each individual feature here.
Bodog Mobile Casino App
Mobile casino gambling has been popular for decades. In recent years, it’s gone to another level. Thanks to sites like Bodog, more people around the world are playing casino games online rather than inside a land-based venue.
First-time visitors to Bodog may only pay attention to the site’s incredible design. Dig a little deeper and you’ll see how many amazing casino games are being offered here. As we said earlier in this Bodog app review, there are enough games for all kinds of casino gamblers.
Members will find the most popular online slot titles available, including Arabian Tales, Gold Rush, and Shamrock Isle. The full list of available slot games is too large to list here. As you’d expect, these all work perfectly with mobile devices via the Bodog mobile casino.
The table games on the Bodog gambling app are fantastic, too. There’s a massive list of different options, including blackjack, roulette, and craps. Many individual variations of these games are also provided to members.
Bodog Poker
Those outside the US looking for a great mobile casino will love the Bodog casino app. Check it out to see why it’s growing more popular every year!
Bodog Sportsbook App
Bodog’s casino is getting some much-deserved attention right now. In reality, though, the Bodog mobile app for sports betting is still the most popular gambling system here. It’s beloved by many sports fans around the world.
As we’ve found through our app review, the design of the real money Bodog sports betting app is all about simplicity. The different sports available to bet on are all clearly featured on the homepage. Clicking any of these individual sports will bring up the individual odds for each one.
The odds themselves are some of the best you’ll find at any online sports betting site. Many members here also love how many different individual bets are provided for different sporting events. These offer different ways to win big.
For example, members can bet on things like how many points a team wins by, who scores the most points, etc. There are plenty of options that gamblers love, including prop bets and parlays. The Bodog betting app also gives odds on fun, random bets, such as movie outcomes and tv shows!
The Bodog sportsbook app offers everything you could ask for—great odds and an easy-to-use design!
Bodog Real Money Poker App
Poker is and always has been one of the most popular casino games on the planet. Most online gambling platforms recognize that fact. That’s certainly the case with the Bodog poker app, as it offers many fun and easy poker gaming options.
Throughout our Bodog app review process, we’ve noticed that Bodog mobile’s poker options are pretty easy to spot. There’s an entire section of the mobile site dedicated to this game! Here, you’ll find popular forms of poker such as Texas Hold’em, Three-Card Poker, and Omaha, as well as a range of smaller variations.
Many fun video poker games are here, too. The app’s software providers are constantly offering fun new ones. Much like the slot games, the video games at the Bodog app work extremely well using all modern smartphones.
There’s a reason why some professional players practice using Bodog mobile. The entire section of this mobile app works seamlessly. Even beginners will have no trouble joining and making their poker wagers!
There are even a few promotions specifically for poker fans. Check them out before you get started!
Bodog App Bonuses and Promotions
Everyone loves a good promotion. In some ways, the promotions that online gambling sites offer reflect the site overall. Mobile Bodog has gained a solid reputation for its promotional offers that both new and existing members can take advantage of.
The most commonly used promotion that the Bodog casino app offers is a 100% welcome bonus up to $200. It’s extremely simple to use. You simply make a deposit into your account and Bodog doubles it up to $200!
While writing our Bodog app review, we’ve found that there’s also a 100% Bitcoin bonus that many gamblers love. This works almost exactly the same way that the other welcome bonus we mentioned does. Incredibly, this one can pay you up to $300!
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There are low rollover requirements for most of the bonuses this app offers. There are also different bonuses for sportsbook and casino users.
The promotions on the Bodog mobile apps are great. They aren’t unrealistic like some real money online gambling sites offer and they’re all extremely easy to use.
Bodog App System Requirements
There’s a good chance that you’re now ready to get started on the Bodog betting app and start making bets. Great! Before doing so, however, you’ll need a few things. Below are some of the basic requirements needed to begin making bets here.
- Internet Connection: Bodog works better with fast internet speeds. Mobile data works perfectly well, but charges will vary depending on your network.
- Web Browser: Most traditional mobile web browsers work fine with the Bodog app.
- Smartphone or Tablet: The mobile Bodog app works perfectly with both Android and iOS devices. It’s great when using a tablet, too.
- Age Over 18: Like most other online gambling platforms, Bodog requires all members to be at least 18 years old. Be prepared to verify your age and identity before playing.
Bodog App for iPhone
Bodog mobile prides itself on being modern. It should come as no surprise to hear that there is a Bodog iPhone app. Many users claim that the Bodog casino app actually works better using an iPhone than the desktop computer version does.
Bodog App for Android
From a global perspective, Android devices are more common than iOS ones. Fortunately, after conducting our Bodog app review, we’ve learned that Android devices work perfectly with the Bodog mobile app. There’s really no difference in the site when using a Bodog Android app or a Bodog iPhone app.
Real Money Bodog Apps FAQ
Is the Bodog Mobile App Actually Safe to Use?
Absolutely. We’ve done many gambling site reviews over the years. Bodog ranks as one of the safest online gambling platforms we’ve seen. For that reason, it’s become one of the most popular internet gaming apps outside the US.
How Much Money Can I Win Playing Through Bodog Mobile?
That depends on you and your gambling skill. Some members are able to win a huge amount of money on a regular basis. Whether you play casino games or bet real money with the Bodog app, experience will generally increase your odds of winning. Bodog’s app doesn’t set specific limits on the amount of money you can win.
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How Many Sports Can I Bet on Through the Bodog Mobile App?
Many are astounded to find how many different sports betting odds the Bodog betting app offers! That includes odds on all major sports leagues around the world. This mobile sportsbook also provides odds on smaller sports such as kickboxing and ping pong.
Can I Play Live Dealer Games With the Bodog Casino App?
Absolutely. In fact, all casino games work perfectly well with the Bodog mobile app. Live dealer games have grown very popular over the years; they make it feel as if you’re playing inside an actual casino! Judging from our Bodog app review, the owners of Bodog have ensured that mobile users can enjoy this unique form of gambling the same way that desktop users can.
Will Bodog Ever Become Available in the US?
That’s difficult to say. As of now, it seems unlikely. Fortunately, US players have access to Bovada, a site very similar to Bodog. As of mid-2020, the Bodog app is only available to those located outside the United States.
Conclusion on Bodog.eu Apps
Real Money mobile gambling is more popular now than ever before. Those looking for a great gambling app to join will love Bodog. Throughout the process of writing this Bodog app review, our team has found this platform to be safe and simple. Not to mention, it also offers more gaming options than anyone could ever ask for!
Check it out today and let us know how you like it!