Bovada is a well-known and trusted sportsbook. They’ve received, and currently maintain high marks from the largest sportsbook rating sites on the internet. Bovada makes it easy for us to recommend them to you.
Quick Details About Bovada.lv
- Bovada is the US branch of Bodog (they accept American bettors). However, there are states excluded from playing at Bovada which include Washington, Maryland and Kentucky.
- All of the bets are made on Bovada’s site, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re on a Mac. Bovada’s betting section is mobile friendly too, so you can place bets from your phone and tablet.
- Bovada is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission.
- You can play poker and casino games using the same account.
Now lets look at Bovada’s promotions, betting and deposit options in more detail.
Bovada’s $250 Welcome Bonus
Bovada offers several promotions. However, to participate in many of the sports related promotions you’ll need to catch them at the beginning of the season.
The one promotion that is available at all times is their $250 welcome bonus. This is for new players and/or bettors that are making their first deposit on Bovada. What Bovada will do is match 50% of your deposit up to $500. That means you can receive up to $250 free.
To clear the bonus you’ll need to play through the deposit plus bonus 3 times. In other words, if you deposit $500 and receive $250, you’ll need to wager $2250 ($750*3). You’ll need to do this before you ask for a withdrawal, or else you risk losing your bonus money and any winnings you may have won with it.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you’ll only have 30 days to use your money once you accept the promotion. The money is for betting only, too. You won’t be able to withdraw it, only the money you win with it.
Other Promotions at Bovada.lv
Bovada runs promotions regularly. For example, they run their first time bonuses for sports, casino and poker players. There is a VIP program in place for casino and poker players, too.
In terms of sports, Bovada runs promos for things like placing (NFL) parlays and for placing weekly bets on regular season football games. However, many of these promotions are season long promos. Meaning that you’ll need to start from the beginning of your sports’ season if want to participate. However, the more sports that you bet on, the more promotions you’ll be able to take advantage of.
Betting Options at Bovada
There are numerous betting options at Bovada. For NCAA football you can place bets on over 30 different games. Many of the games are available for live betting (especially championship games), too. Bovada also runs props on who will win the Heisman Trophy, or what team will win a specific (special) event.
You can bet on 20+ sports in addition to NCAA football. That includes all of your mainstream sports like NFL football, soccer, basketball, baseball, UFC, darts and boxing. All of the main categories on Bovada drop down into sub categories that include special tours, leagues, events and bets. You can even bet on TV shows and movies.
As I mentioned in the beginning you can also play in Bovada’s casino using the same account. You’ll have access to over 250 games in the download. This includes games like blackjack, craps, roulette, slots, video poker and pretty much anything else you’d find in a brick and mortar casino. Stakes start between $1-$5 and are as high as $500-$1,000, depending on the game you want to play.
If you’re a poker player you have tons of options too. Guaranteed tournaments run daily, with $100,000+ in prize money guaranteed each week. All of these tournaments have qualifiers that run too, so you can win yourself a seat with a small investment. Bovada runs $15k+ in freerolls every month, too. Combined with their poker promotions, there are many ways to win big at Bovada with little invested on your part.
Banking Options
Bovada.lv’s payment options include credit/debit cards, Rapid Transfer and money transfers. Payouts can be made by check or Rapid Transfer.
Support Options
Customer support is available 24/7. I’ve never had a problem getting in touch using their contact form. They also have a phone option if you prefer that: 1-888-263-0000.