Bovada

Bovada online sportsbook has been a mainstay in the US facing gambling world since the took over US Operations from Bodog. They have a solid reputation and cater to recreational players. They have a wide variety of wagering options for gamblers that focus on many sports. They also have a poker room, racebook, and virtual and live casinos.

Calvin Ayre, the owner of the Bodog Brand, sold off the US facing sports business to Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (MMGG) in Canada. They had been leasing the name Bodog from Calvin since the UIGEA was enacted by the US Government. 2011 after gaining ownership the MMGG rebranded as Bovada. Nothing changed for the most part except the logos. MMGG is the official licensee of Bodog right now as well.

In reality, Bovada has been in business since 2000, when Ayre opened Bodog. The 1994 date of when it was established is not the whole truth. When Bodog bought World Wide TeleSports (WWTS) when they pulled out of the US market in 2006, they changed the founding date to 1994. Not technically the truth, but not exactly a lie either.

This sportsbook has been around a long time and players don’t have to worry about how secure their funds are. In the past they used to catch flak on the popular gambling forums for closing accounts, slow paying players and other things, but that stuff has not been happening since it became Bovada. Your funds are safe and you should not worry about playing at this sportsbook.

The Bovada website is easy to navigate and move around. All betting options are easy to find and easy to understand. Their self help options are outstanding. If a player can’t find an answer on the FAQ pages they can contact a great customer service department.

Bovada offers many types of deposit methods with cryptocurrency along with credit cards and gift cards that say “International and Online Purchases”.

We have partnered with Coinbase, Gemini, BTCC, and Paybis. We possibly could be adding a couple of more top rated exchanges to give our readers the best options. We know each person has a different set of needs and we are trying to accommodate. We want to give the best options available for our readers.

All of these exchanges are fully compliant Money Service Business (MSB) registered with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Before engaging with any cryptocurrency exchange, it’s crucial to verify its compliance status to ensure it’s registered as a MSB with FinCen.

Coinbase is the largest crypto exchange in the US and one of the largest in the world. Gemini is one of the most respected and trusted exchanges in the world and has a huge foot print in the US. BTCC is one of the oldest exchanges in existence and licensed around the globe. Paybis is one of the most respected exchanges in the world and allows you to instantly send cryptocurrency with a debit or credit card.

Deposit limits per transaction from the Bovada website:

Cryptocurrency	Minimum Deposit*	Minimum Deposit (Coin Value)**	Maximum Deposit
Bitcoin (BTC)	$10	0.0002 BTC	$5,000
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)	$10	None	$5,000
Bitcoin SV (BSV)	$10	None	$5,000
Litecoin (LTC)	$10	0.01 LTC	$5,000
Ethereum (ETH)	$50	0.01 ETH	$5,000
USD Tether (USDT)	$5	5 USDT	$5,000

*Amounts do not include any mining fees incurred when transferring funds. Values are listed in approximate USD market equivalent; however, as these can fluctuate, **deposits of less than the minimum coin value will not be honored. 

IMPORTANT: With cryptocurrency deposits, we require 1 confirmation on the Blockchain prior to posting the funds to your account; If the funds aren’t posted after one confirmation, the transaction will need a minimum of 6 confirmations for it to be posted to your account.

NOTE: Deposits could take longer based on the network fee (Mining fees) chosen in your wallet. Choosing regular or economic fees may cause a delay in posting your funds.

Max limit is per incremental payment; there is no limit to the amount you can request for withdrawal. 

Cryptocurrency	Minimum Withdrawal	Maximum Withdrawal (1 every 15 minutes)**	Weekly Limit
Litecoin (LTC)	$10	$2,500	$180,000
Ethereum (ETH)	$50	$2,500	$2,500
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)	$10	$2,500	$2,500
Bitcoin SV (BSV)	$10	$9,500	$9,500
USD Tether (USDT)	$50	$2,500	$2,500
Bitcoin (BTC)	$10	$9,500	$90,000

Limits are based on the deposit method chosen.Please refer to the chart below, the limits indicated are on a per transaction basis

Below are non-crypto deposit and withdrawal limits

Method	Minimum Deposit	Maximum Deposit
Visa/MasterCard*	$20	$1,500
Player Transfer	$10	$15,000
Direct Bank Transfer	$50	$450
MatchPay	$20	$1,000

Limits are based on your chosen withdrawal method as listed in the chart below: 

WITHDRAWAL LIMITS
Method	Minimum Withdrawal	Maximum Withdrawal	Frequency	Estimated Timeframe
Check by Courier	$250	$3,000	1 per 7 days	10-15 Business Days
Voucher	$10	$3,000	No Limit	Instant
MatchPay	$20	$2,000	2 per calendar day	Instant
Bank Wire	$1,500	$9,500	1 per 30 days	10-15 Business days

*Deposit limits may differ per account; please check your limits in the cashier page for more information

**Amounts are in USD market equivalent; however, as these can fluctuate – Litecoin (LTC) and Ethereum (ETH) deposits of less than 0.01 LTC/ETH or Bitcoin (BTC) deposits of less than 0.0002 BTC will not be honored. 

Gambling at Bovada

The sportsbook has multiple wagering options. They were an innovator in being one of the first online sportsbooks to offer live betting well over decade ago. Others followed suit. It started out on just New Years Day Bowl Games in college football, when those things mattered, along with key NFL Games and the Super Bowl.

They offer live betting on virtually every televised game. The have wagering on almost any sport you can think of. The issue with this book have never been the sports offered, but the limits on wagering and only recreational players allowed. Limits are basically determined on account by account basis. Below is a screenshot of the sports offered now and the ones in season. This list will change depending on what sports are being played.

One of the downfalls of betting at Bovada is they put lines out late. If you are trying to beat line moves and get overnight/early lines, this is not your place. With that being said, if you are a “Dog” player and love the underdogs you can get some sweet lines at Bovada. Especially in baseball when they have limited “Dime” lines.

Poker at Bovada has been a big part of their website since its inception. They used to have their own poker series and sponsor players. The players are smart and the tables are always full. The poker room has always been fun and the software is easy to use. The poker client has to be downloaded on your computer or use the app on your cellphone. There are always many poker tournaments going on and a table, or tournament, for any size of bankroll.

Bovada also has over 300 casino game and dozens of live dealer games. There is a game for everyone in the casino and they have some of the fairest paying games in the online industry. They use providers that are very reputable and this shows with the quality of offerings they have.

Bovada Rewards and Premium Crypto-Exclusive Membership

Everyone is automatically a part of the rewards program and you rack up points for every dollar wagered. You get different reward points for each place you wager at. The amount of points is determined by the risk and the sport. It also changes in the different rewards tier you are in. It has several tiers that goes from “Starter” to “Hall of Fame”

There’s a new account option for members ready to embrace Crypto to the fullest: Premium Crypto-Exclusive membership. As a Crypto-Exclusive member, you can continue to enjoy a number of deposit and withdrawal method options*. At the same time, this free upgrade scores greater Rewards and bonuses on Bovada.

* Players may deposit/withdraw using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, USDT (Tether), Litecoin and Ethereum.

For going Crypto Exclusive, you’ll get a package of premium benefits not available to anyone else.

Our Final Take

If you are a recreational player and not worried about large limits or early lines this place is for you. If you only dabble in sports and play a lot of poker or casino games. This place is for you. If you are not trying to break the bank sports gambling then this place is for you. Your money is safe and you will get paid out in a timely manner. Give them a look and see what you think. We don’t think you will be disappointed.