Bodog Poker Review

Anyone familiar with the American online poker scene will know Bodog Poker–their reputation precedes it. My job, dear readers, is to dig deep into their games to see if it’s a real money poker site worth playing on. To get a true sense of the platform, I created an account with Bodog, deposited my own money, and dove headfirst into the games. I tried everything, from cash games to tournaments to sit and gos, leaving no stone unturned in my quest to bring you the true state of Bodog’s games.

While the quality of games is important, we all know there’s more to an online poker site than that. So I also looked at other areas, such as bonuses and promotions, banking options, customer support options, and more that I’ll expand on later. I’ve been playing poker seriously for nearly ten years, with over three of those as a professional, so I know what makes a good poker site. After looking at Bodog’s features, I collated them into this review, which I’d like to share with you now.

Bodog Poker sees a lot of traffic and offers players a lot of tables to sit and play at. One reason the site is so popular is that it provides a vast, comprehensive list of poker games for players to choose from.

Bodog keeps things simple but effective with its selection of bonuses, although nothing here immediately jumps out. Still, a solid welcome bonus and loyalty program is always a good thing.

Sign-Up Bonus

The sign-up bonus gives you a 100% deposit bonus worth up to $1,000, but I found that it’s not given to you in one go. Instead, you will need to collect loyalty points in your first 30 days to unlock the bonus in increments. 30,000 points will get you the full bonus, which I found challenging but doable.

Rewards Program

Bodog Poker offers an excellent rewards program; it was definitely one of my favorite parts of the site. You’re given different bonus points depending on which type of game you play, so you can earn more by playing your favorite game. These points will contribute to your player ranking on a tiered rewards program. Each tier gives you bigger and better benefits.

Refer a Friend

You can also refer a friend to play at Bodog Poker and receive several perks. Not only will your friend be given a $1,800 deposit bonus as opposed to the standard $1,000, but your account’s funds will also receive a 200% bonus up to $100. There is also an extra 25% for anyone who refers a friend that uses Bitcoin.

Bodog Poker wants to encourage players to use different deposit methods, focusing on cryptocurrencies. At the time of writing, players can deposit using Bitcoin and Litecoin. Still, they will likely expand on this in the future.

Of course, suppose you are not used to cryptocurrencies or want to stick with the good, old-fashioned methods. In that case, there are plenty of options available. Players can use a Visa or Mastercard to deposit funds, as well as using Interac e-transfer or a direct bank transfer. Those who want to keep things even more old-school can even withdraw from the site using cheques.

Mobile Gaming

If you want to try your luck on the felt while you’re out and about, you’re in luck–Bodog Poker can be accessed on mobile devices. It’s worth noting that there is no mobile application; all of the action takes place within a browser. I never found it an issue, but browser play tends to be slower. You are also limited to playing at just one table on mobile devices.

Customer Service Options

Getting through to the Bodog support team is a painless process. The operator provides several ways to contact them. The most encouraged, and the fastest of these, is through the live chat option. This was the method I used the most often, as you’re connected to a helpful staff member within minutes. There is also the option of reaching through e-mail, but this will require a longer wait time.

Players can also support one another through the Bodog Forum, a charming community. Finally, if you have encountered a common problem, using the FAQ page can be very useful and time-effective.