The Good
What we've enjoyed
- Operating for over two decades
- Uses multiple software providers,
giving you more choice
- Brilliant rewards program & VIP
club
- Huge progressive jackpots available
The Bad
What could be better
- Some new RTG games are yet to be
launched
- A small selection of live dealer
games
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Bodog casino is powered by a combination of its own proprietary software and that of Real Time
Gaming, Rival, and Betsoft Gaming. The state-of-the-art software is continually updated to take
advantage of the latest technology. While there is
no indication of eCOGRA certification, the games have been independently tested for fairness by
Technical Systems
Testing and Gaming Associates.
You can no longer download the Bodog casino app on your computer, but you can select the no
download version for Canadians. You can also access the games on your smartphone or tablet
app.
The software is very reliable and it nicely incorporates a surprising amount of games, some of
which have 3D graphics and high-end details.
Canadian online gamblers who also enjoy poker, sports betting, and horseracing will especially
like the added convenience of the Bodog single wallet system. You can go back and forth between
the different parts of the site as often as you wish,
drawing on money from the same account.
Bodog accepts Visa and MasterCard, debit cards, and wire transfers. It is also one of the few
Canada online gambling sites that accept Bitcoin. Banking is a simple enterprise. Deposits are
available immediately and withdrawals take around seven
business days. Withdrawals may be made through credit card, e-transfer, courier check, or direct
bank transfer.
Banking is an area where Bodog Casino definitely needs improvement. The methods for both deposit
and withdrawal are extremely limited compared to what is typically offered at many other online
casinos. In fact, only three withdrawal methods
can be used: Direct Bank Transfer (1-3 days), Visa (about 5 days), and Check by Courier (about
10 days). Hopefully, the casino will work on this problem and resolve it soon so that players
can have more convenient and faster access to their
money.
Since the online casino was created by a Canadian citizen and aimed at players from the country,
the main currency is Canadian Dollars.
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If you're into mobile gambling - not to worry - Bodog Mobile Casino is here! The casino is now
fully optimized to operate on your smartphone and tablet. Both Apple and Android users can relax
in their armchairs or on the go and take advantage
of all the special offers and promotions that a PC user can. If you're using one of the older
devices, like an older version of the Windows Phone or BlackBerry, you may be out of luck when
it comes to the downloadable apps but you can still
enjoy the full range of mobile online gambling provided by the casino directly in the
browser.
Players can very easily play the versions HTML5 from a smartphone regardless of its operating
system as long as it has a compatible browser. Google Chrome is recommended since it will make
for faster loading times and a smoother experience overall.
Apps that can be installed on a mobile device generally have games which fit better with the
screen size and controls so it is always best to have both options available.
All in all, Bodog Mobile Casino has a decent amount of games and most of them are modern slots
which keep their graphics very well when switching between platforms.
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The Bodog sportsbook offers betting on all major sports, including soccer leagues and tournaments
around the world, football from various leagues, and basketball from around the world. Every
major league in the world is represented. If you're
an avid
online sports bettor located in Canada, you'll be able to access
Bodog from anywhere you may be via your mobile device or tablet.
Other sports that may be bet on include ice hockey, boxing, tennis, MMA, baseball, Australian
Rules football, rugby, and more. Along with sports, bettors are able to wager on the latest
events in e-gaming, entertainment, and politics. There
are thousands of games offered every day. A full list of futures is also provided.
All standard wagers, such as moneyline, point spread, over/under, and three-way bets, are
available. Plus, most games include a wide range of props, with some individual games offering
60 or more such betting opportunities. Proposition bets
include first team to score, manner of scoring, various types of points and players totals, and
more. Plus, you can easily adjust spreads on games.
Bodog Sports gives those who enjoy live betting a lot of action. Soccer, football, basketball,
baseball, ice hockey, and other sports may be wagered on in this mode. The live action is
ongoing. Make standard wagers, prop bets, and participate
in live betting all on the same game.
What you won't find at Bodog Casino is anywhere near the 500+ games that
some online casinos offer. What you will find is a nice variety
of around 250 top games that will appeal to slot players and table game players alike. This
keeps the focus on the spinning reels so more than 200 of the titles are in the
slots category, covering classic, video slots, the Real Series, five reels, and 3D slots as
subgroups. Some of the progressive games are a lottery, and can go up to a huge amount and even
exceed one million dollars with a touch of luck. The
best way to browse the full list of slots is to check out titles for free. After clicking on the
'Play Now' button on the game, the casino will ask if you want to play for real or practice. The
latter is done with demo credits and is a great
way to see the games in action. Additional information is provided for every slot machine by
clicking on 'Learn More'.
To make sure that gaming options are not limited, Bodog Casino has table games, video poker and
specialty games as well. All of the bets can be made in Canadian Dollars without any
problems.
Whatever game you decide on, you're unlikely to go wrong because the casino reports an
exceptionally high average payout for all games combined of over 96%. It would be nice, though,
if the website would include some independent verification
of these statistics.
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If you prefer table games, you won't be disappointed with Bodog Casino Canada either, since not
only are all the traditional games available, but different variations of those games as well.
For example, you can choose from many varieties of
blackjack, including single and double deck blackjack, European blackjack, and Zappit Blackjack.
You can also play Perfect Pairs and Pontoon.
If roulette is your game, you can choose between American Roulette and the more favourable to the
player European Roulette, as seen in the online gambling review. Or you can play baccarat,
craps, or tri-card poker, as well as various other table
and specialty games. If this is your first time playing a game or if you need to brush up on
rules and playing strategies, the casino provides a game guide that you might find helpful.
The Bodog Poker room, which must be downloaded and installed, includes a solid assortment of
games. Poker games offered include Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Stud. You'll find sit-n-go,
cash, multi-table tournaments, head-up tables, and short-handed
tables. Limit, no limit, and pot limit games are all on-hand.
Cash games include a bad beat award, which, at its maximum, is worth $1,000. There's also a royal
flush bonus worth up to $200. The site offers a $100K Guaranteed Tournament, $5K Poker Points
freeroll, and $100K New Player Qualifier tournaments.
If you want to eliminate the time between hands, play Zone Poker where your competitors rapidly
change. Mobile and tablet play is supported. The poker room features anonymous tables which also
work for mobile online gambling.
Most Canadian online casinos
offer just one Welcome Bonus for everyone, but if you don't like to
play the Bodog Casino slots then you may struggle as that is what the bonus is focused on. Or,
they will offer some concession to table players by offering a different
bonus (typically smaller with heavier playthrough requirements) just for them. Bodog Casino,
however, lets you take both bonuses so you can mix up your play. In both instances, rather than
the bonus being tied to making a deposit, you put
up your share of the money by buying casino chips.
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At Bodog online casino, the more you play, the more you receive back in loyalty rewards. From day
1, all of your slot play earns you 2 points for every bet of 10 Canadian Dollars and all of your
play on almost anything else earns you 1 point
for every $10 bet. (Single and double deck blackjack require a $25 bet to earn 1 point.) Every
500 points is worth $5 that the casino will give back to you. Every other Friday, your points,
if you have enough of them, get converted into credits
to your account; otherwise the points are carried over.
The 94 Club is for VIP players from Canada who qualify. They receive personalized service, double
comp points, extra bonuses, exclusive offers, and invitations to special events. This applies
when betting from mobile devices too.
You don't have to be a high roller to have Bodog roll out the red carpet for you. In fact,
besides all of the special seasonal promotions being offered, there is a little extra something
happening every day of the week.
For starters, you can always refer a friend and get a bonus of 200% of the first deposit they
make, up to $100. Also, every Tuesday the action switches to the table games where players who
bet on blackjack, roulette, and other games in the category
can receive $10 for free.
The Hit and Draw promotion is popular among players from Canada and it is available on the
blackjack tables, where users can get entries to the random draw for $210 in casino bonuses.
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Customer support is solid, and the lines are open 24/7. One of the drawbacks with the service
however is the lack of a live chat option in the online gambling review. Players can choose to
send an email by filling out the contact for or give
the support team a call on the listed number. Granted, having a phone option can be better than
live chat but most users nowadays prefer having all three options available.
Before even having to get in touch, Bodog Casino provides a lot of useful information on its Help
page. This is where the common questions are answered in detail and the guides can be great at
solving minor problems.
With reliable gaming software, from multiple developers, and all independently verified for
fairness, Bodog not only offers Canadians an enjoyable online casino experience, it crucially
offers a legitimate and safe one too.
There aren't quite as many deposit methods available to Canadians, and no eWallet ones as yet,
but it's still possible to transfer money in Canadian Dollars using card payments, so this
doesn't really present a problem.
The loyalty scheme that all new members are automatically enlisted into upon registering a new
account, automatically rewards you with points that can redeemed in real cash bets on the site,
which is a brilliant perk just for playing. While
cashing out isn't as quick as elsewhere online, payments are still processed relatively quickly,
and at least with Bodog's 24/7 customer support Canadian players can be confident that any
issues will be raised and resolved in record time.
Bodog Casino FAQ
Is Bodog legit?
Bodog isn't just a casino; it also offers poker, sports betting, and horseracing, and
it's been around for a staggering 20+ years. A dishonest or fraudulent site could
never hope to last that long in this industry, and we know that Bodog
is 100% legitimate.
Do I need to download software at Bodog?
No you don't, and since many players didn't want to download applications, the casino
actually removed the app and is now fully created in instant play for better
functionality and faster access to the top games.
Is there a no download option?
Yes, if you want to play games through your browser or on a smartphone/tablet you can
use Bodog's instant casino to do so. You will have hundreds of options to play on
the browser and you can be sure that everything is secure at all times.
How quickly do they payout?
They're not quite as fast as some online casinos, but still pay winnings fairly
quickly. Bank transfers will find their way into your account after 1-3 days, but
withdrawals made using Visa may take up to 5 days. Courier checks take even
longer. This isn't a deal breaker by any means, but it could be better.
Do they offer mobile play?
Yes, you can try the Bodog mobile or tablet app offering to play slots and a few
table games while you're on the move. The range of games isn't enormous, but it's
just as comprehensive as most of the other top mobile casinos.
Can I play with Canadian Dollars?
You can use Canadian Dollars at Bodog but be warned that their range of
deposit/withdrawal options isn't as big as that of some other online casinos.
Canadians can't, for example, use an e-wallet service at Bodog.
Can I play for free?
Bodog allows players to try online gambling using practice chips before they graduate
to real money, and you can do this for as long as you want. Once you're prepared to
try real cash gaming, the action is just a few clicks away.The casino
is powered by a combination of its own proprietary software and that of Real Time
Gaming. The state-of-the-art software is continually updated to take advantage of
the latest technology. While there is no indication of eCogra certification,
the games have been independently tested by fairness by Technical Systems Testing
and Gaming AssociatesYou can download the casino quickly and easily on your
computer, or if you prefer, you can select the no download instant play flash
version. You can also access the games on your smartphone, mobile device or
tabletCanadian online gamblers who also enjoy poker, sports betting, and horseracing
will especially like the added convenience of the Bodog single wallet system.
You can go back and forth between the different parts of the site as often as you
wish, drawing on money from the same account.
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