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Bovada Online Casino Review

Web-site: www.bovada.lv

Established: 2011

Licenced: -

Bovada.lv is a partner company of Bodog Casino and invites US online gamblers to play. The platform offers a full online casino gaming experience, sportsbook, horse racing and poker. Bovada was launched in December 2011 when Bodog left the US market.

Is Bovada legal and safe?

Bovada casino is operating without a validUS license issued by a regulatory authority.

Legal status by state

Offshore

How to Sign Up for Bovada?

Registration process is pretty straightforward. Click the “Join now” button at the very bottom of the main screen and you will be asked to submit your name, a date of birth, phone number, zip code and create a password. Verification sms is then sent to your phone number and you are required to create a security code at the end of registration. An array of deposit bonuses for both the casino and the sportsbook becomes available straight after you register:

Bonuses

  • Welcome bonus:
  • First deposit bonus:
  • Daily offers: x
  • Rolling bonuses: x
  • Deposit bonus:
  • Loyalty Program:
  • Freespins:

Bovada awards the newcomers quite generously. Bitcoin is applicable and crypto users are heavily incentivized with up to 125% deposit match up bonuses. Quite clearly the platform favors crypto deposits. Rollover for casino bonuses is 25X, which literally means you have to play 25 times the amount of the deposit prior to being able to withdraw. Certain casino games may have a greater contribution than the others. Rollover requirements for sports bonuses are as follows: 5X Sports/ Horses or 30X Casino. In addition, referral bonuses of 200% of a referral's first Bitcoin deposit along with an extra $25 is available.

  • 125% Bitcoin Casino Welcome Bonus up to $1,250
  • 100% Match up to $1,000 (or 100 mBTC) Casino Welcome Bonus
  • 100% Poker Welcome bonus up to $500
  • 75% Bitcoin Sports Welcome Bonus up to $750 (or 75 mBTC)
  • Sports Bonus 50% up to $250 (or 25 mBTC)

Most slot games offer some form of free spins, which are triggered by landing three scatters anywhere on the reels.

Do you need a promo code for Bovada?

Yes, some of the bonuses require promo code to be collected.

  • BTCCW1250 - first time Bitcoin deposit 125% matched up to $1,250.
  • BTC2NDCWB - the next two Bitcoin deposits 125% matched up to $1,250.
  • PWB500 - Poker bonus 100% matched up to $500.
  • NEWWELCOME - Casino Bonus 100% matched up to $1,000.
  • BV2NDCWB - second Casino Bonus 100% matched up to $1,000.
  • BTCSWB750 - Bitcoin 75% bonus matched up to $750 to bet on sports.

Bovada Loyalty Program

Bovada offers an incentive program to its loyal customers. The mechanics are simple: gamblers receive reward points every time they play casino games and/or hit poker tables. These points can be redeemed for cash at any point both in full and in parts. The higher you climb up the Bovada Rewards ladder the bigger percentage of cash back you get on losses.

In addition players can earn tier points while playing. Unlike Rewards Points, these points are only used to track progress throughout the tiers and allows you to move up through the respective levels. Bigger and better rewards are unlocked for every new tier. Every dollar spent playing Video Poker and table games (apart from live dealer ones) earns you 1 reward point, while slot games get you 5 and 15 respectively.

Desktop casino interface and mobile apps review

The user interface of the Bovada online casino is standard from the user experience perspective. It is clear, simple and straightforward. Gaming sections are highlighted at the very top of the main page, which makes navigation easy. Playing guides are available if you happen to be a casino newbie. Another important feature is that you can actually have a very good look and feel of the slot games even with no funds deposited.

Mobile apps

  • iOS app: x
  • Android app: x
  • Windows app: x
  • Desktop app:x

Unlike many other casinos and sportsbooks Bovada doesn’t offer dedicated applications for iPhones and Android based devices.

However, the mobile website, easily accessible from any type of cell phone replicates the functionality of the main website. Bovada’s website is fully optimised for mobile devices, and therefore will automatically detect if you are using a mobile device and will automatically redirect you to the mobile version.

Support

  • Phone number: 1-888-263-0000
  • Live chat:
  • E-mail:
  • 24/7:

Customer support at Bovada is generally reviewed in a positive way. The website offers an extensive FAQ section where the beginners can find an answer to the vast majority of questions related to casino, sportsbook, poker, banking and bonuses. Video guides are also available for those who are not particularly fond of reading along with community section where players share their insights. If the questions still stand though players can contact Bovada via phone, website contact section or live chat. However, the access to e-mail and chat option is not straightforward. You need to go to the Help Center, search through the FAQ section and then click “No” when being asked if the information was helpful. At the moment there’s a message on the website saying that due to technical issues affecting player’s ability to perform certain actions and that the updates will be posted in the Community section. We have tried e-mail, chat and community features from both Windows based devices and Macs using VPN and ran into errors when trying to send messages. We have also failed to access the Community section. Live chat function did work yet a bot was responding.

Games and Software

  • Licensed software:
  • Game types: Slots, Roulette, Poker, Baccarat, Blackjack, Dice, Teen Patti
  • Live games:
  • Slot types: i-Slot, progressive, five reels, three reels, real series, video slots and 3D slots
  • Game Themes and Features: Ancient, Cosmic, Sport, Arcade, Rock, Action, Wild West, 3D

A significant variety of casino games is available. They include slot machine games such as Cyberpunk City and Night with Cleo with a total of 220 games. Some of them offer progressive jackpots. Nineteen table games and seventeen video poker games, featuring realistic high quality graphics and comprehensive gameplay are also available to players. Some of the table games offer progressive jackpots as well, for instance ‘Let ’em Ride’ and ‘Caribbean Stud poker’.

Bovada offers the following slot formats: come in seven formats: i-Slot, progressive, five reels, three reels, real series, video slots and 3D slots. Each format can be used as a filter in the menu in order to make your search for the ideal slot easier. i-Slots games have multiple levels and often include mini games, ensuring a high level of player engagement. Progressive slots are any that contain a progressive jackpot. The number of reels included, influences the level of complexity in the slot game. Real series include random jackpots and vintage graphics, while 3D slots boast cinema-quality visuals. Many of the video slots also have solid visuals, as they include animated video clips throughout the game.

Bovada offers 21 table games, including American and European versions of roulette, craps, and casino war. Multiple card games round out these offerings, including few different blackjack versions, Caribbean Draw, and Caribbean Hold’em. Bingo and keno games are also available.

A lot of video poker games are also available in one-hand or multi-hand versions, including:

  • 7-Stud Poker
  • Aces and Eights
  • All American Poker
  • Bonus Deuces Wild
  • Deuces Wild
  • Double Bonus Poker
  • Double Double Bonus Poker
  • Double Double Jackpot Poker
  • Double Jackpot Poker
  • Jacks or Better
  • Joker Poker
  • Pick’Em Poker
  • Sevens Wild

Bovada is powered by Betsoft and Realtime Gaming software, but they also offer proprietary games through their in-house software. The Betsoft games are well-known for their 3D graphics and features that make slots a truly immersive experience. BetSoft Video Poker games do not contain any auto-hold feature, meaning that even when you hold an already winning hand you will have to select the winning combination prior to hitting a deal. In addition, they don’t offer any form of auto-play feature and on every winning hand you will be asked whether you want to double or not which you have to dismiss before you commence the next hand.

Realtime Gaming gameplay is evaluated by experts as fast enough to be challenging for an experienced player when the speed setting is set at its highest. No auto-hold function is available on RTG Video Poker, yet it is compensated with large game selection and multi-hand capability.

However, Realtime Gaming software gives far more control over the software operation to the casino than the other major providers, in many instances reportedly letting the casino team select pay tables and return to player percentages for individual games. RTG provides its own dispute mediation service via the Central Disputes System (CDS).

Are sweepstakes available?

No

Banking methods

Withdrawal options are quite limited with only Check By Courier, Voucher, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash available.

Players are only allowed to use the withdrawal method associated with the one used to fund the account. If you use Bitcoin at least once, you can withdraw in Bitcoin. Even if you are not familiar with how this method works, Bovada provides a detailed usage instruction. Checks by courier are available to players using cards to fund their accounts.

Players are allowed one complimentary check withdrawal per month with a maximum withdrawal of $3,000. All additional checks will be charged $100 per piece. Bitcoin withdrawals are free, gamblers can withdraw every five days for a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $9,500. No credits cards withdrawals are allowed, while you can use Visa, MasterCard, AmEx and Union Pay for deposit.

Other deposit methods are Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Zelle and Vouchers. The first deposit made using any of the accepted credit cards is free. Subsequent deposits fees of 5.9% or higher will be charged depending on the card used.

Method

Deposit

Withdrawal

Min

Max

Fee

Min

Max

Fee

Check By Courier

-

-

-

$100

$3000

$100

Voucher

$10

$3000

0

$10

$3000

0

Bitcoin

$10

$5000

n/a

$10

$9,500

n/a

Bitcoin Cash

$10

$5000

n/a

$10

$9,500

n/a

Card

$20

$1500

from 5,9%

-

-

-

The Verdict

We consider Bovada a worthwhile option among the casinos operating without a valid US license. Therefore, if you have to go into the zone of such casinos Bovada might be a good choice due to a well-established brand, very good customer service and a selection of games of any kind teamed up with the sportsbook. However, we found the amount ofwithdrawal methods limited, commissions for cheque withdrawals quite high and the inability to withdraw to credits cards inconvenient. Especially taken into consideration that credits card deposits are available. The lack of dedicated mobile apps might be considered a flaw as well. In addition, while the amount of available games should keep a gambling newbie busy and excited it is still relatively lower compared to the competitors.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Integrated sportsbook
  • Great user interface and game design
  • Bonuses

Cons

  • Fairly limited amount of games
  • No credit card withdrawal
  • High withdrawal commissions
  • No native mobile apps
  • Questionable software provider

FAQs

1. Can I use crypto to fund my account?
Yes, Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash are available to deposit and withdraw.

2. What are the deposit and withdrawal fees for crypto payments?
Bovada does not charge for payments in Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash, however your wallet or exchange may apply transaction charges.

3. Can I bet on sports with Bovada?
Yes, Bovada features an integrated sportsbook.

4. Are the live dealer games available?
Yes, Bovada features a range of live dealer games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Super 6, American and European roulette?

5. Can I deposit with Neteller?
No, Neteller deposits are not available so far.

6. Where can I get Bovada mobile apps?
Bovada doesn’t offer mobile apps at the moment, yet the majority of platform functionality available when browsing from your mobile.

7. Are the sweepstakes available?
No, Bovada doesn’t offer sweepstakes.

8. Can I find progressive jackpot games at Bovada?
Yes, there’s a variety of progressive jackpot games in table games.

9. What are the withdrawal limits?
$3,000 for Check and vouchers and $9,500 for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash

10. Can I withdraw winnings to my credit card?
Credit card withdrawals are not available, which is critical and not very user friendly as it complicates the process of withdrawing winnings even further - unless the user is well experienced in other transaction methods, e.g. cryptocurrency.

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