Sportsbook Review

SBR review: Bodog Sportsbook

 

Sportsbook Review Overall Rating: A

Financial Rating: A

Customer Service: A

Software Rating: A+

Bonus Rating: B

Comments

Bodog is a sportsbook that aims to keep betting fun. The company sees itself as a premier provider of a top-shelf gaming entertainment experience. Bodog knows that this can not be accomplished if gamblers are struggling through the betting process, so the emphasis is put on simplicity and ease of use.
 
Established in 1995, Bodog was the first sportsbook to offer the Instant eCheck method, and has since continued on to be one of the most innovate and fastest growing sportsbooks the industry has seen. A player doesn’t have to look very far before coming across one of the many sportsbooks that have cloned Bodog’s written policies, web pages and advertising campaign, hoping to bottle some of Bodog’s magic.
 
Although Bodog’s growth is largely attributed to their talented in-house marketing team, every successful bookmaker will agree that bringing the players in is only half of the battle. In a time when most sportsbooks were nickel-and-diming players, Bodog was creating ways to make bonuses automatic and absent of fine print, while offering payouts free of charge.
 
Almost everything on the Bodog website is set in the model of simplicity, making the CS clerk’s job easy as well. Each account action made online results in an automated email sent to the client. When calling Bodog, the player feels as if his call is in the united states as no accents can be heard through a state of the art telecommunications system. Few sportsbooks can compete with Bodog Sportsbook when it comes to offering a fun and hassle-free experience to the small to moderate sized gambler.


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Operation Overview

Country Restrictions
USA players not accepted.
Hours of Operation
24/7 internet and phone wagering. Banking 9am-5pm
Management
  • Rob - Operations Mgr
  • Gerry - Head Linesman
  • Greg J - CSD Mgr
  • New Account Bonuses
  • 100% Freeplay *.CA only
  • 3x sports rollover (deposit + bonus) for other deposit methods before any withdrawal
  • Max bonus $100
  • Freeplay expires 30 days from initial deposit.
  • Reload BonusNone
    Special Promotions
  • None
  • Loyalty Program
    No
    Most Common Complaint
    Lines are put up late for non-mainstream sporting events
    Customer Service
    Excellent. Bodog offers some of the best employee incentives in the business which results in a high quality customer service staff.
    Live ChatYes
    Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Chinese
  • Player Information

    Min. Bet$1 on-line, $50 by phone
    Max. Bet

    Wager limits by phone:

    NFL College
    Football
    NBA College
    Basketball
    MLB NHL CFL & AFL WNBA
    Spread $5,000 $3,000
    $2,000 $1,500 $500 ---- $500 $500
    Moneyline $2,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $2,000 $500 ---- ----
    Totals $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $500 $1,000 $500 $500 $500
    Parlay $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
    Teasers $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 ---- ---- $500 $500
    Props $300 $200 $300 $200 $200 $200 ---- ----
    Futures $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $300 $300
    1H/2H
    Spread
    $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ----
    1H/2H
    Total
    $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ----
    Quarter
    Lines
    $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----

    Wager limits by internet:

    NFL College
    Football
    NBA College
    Basketball
    MLB NHL CFL & AFL WNBA
    Spread $2,000 $1,000*
    $2,000
    $1,000 $500 $500 ---- $500 $500
    Moneyline $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $1,000 $500 ----
    ----
    Totals $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
    Parlay $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500
    Teasers $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 ---- ---- $500 $500
    Props $300 $200 $300 $200 $200 $200

    Futures $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $300 $300
    1H/2H
    Spread
    $1,000 $1,000 $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ----
    1H/2H
    Total
    $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ----
    Quarter
    Lines
    $500 $500 $500 ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
    Reduced JuiceNone
    Overnight Lines
    No, with the exception of
    NFL football, NCAA Football sides, NBA sides and baseball moneylines.
    Options
  • If Bets
  • Reverse bets
  • Action points
  • Online Withdrawal
  • Limit CollarsYes, limits will be cut for professional players.
    .10 bases line?Yes
    Best MLB LinesNo
    $0.10 MLB LinesNo
    Parlay & Teaser Payoff

    Teaser Payoffs:

    Teams FB 6pts /
    BK 4pts
    FB 6.5pts /
    BK 4.5pts
    FB 7pts /
    BK 5pts
    2 10 : 11 / 1 : 1 10 : 12 / 10 : 11 10 : 13 / 5 : 6
    3 9 : 5 / 9 : 5 8 : 5 / 8 : 5 7 : 5 / 3 : 2
    4 3 : 1 / 3 : 1 5 : 2 / 5 : 2 2 : 1 / 2 : 1
    5 9 : 2 / 5 : 1 4 : 1 / 4 : 1 7 : 2 / 7 : 2
    6 6 : 1 / 7 : 1 11 : 2 / 6 : 1 5 : 1 / 5 : 1
    7 10 : 1 / 10 : 1 9 : 1 / 9 : 1 8 : 1 / 8 : 1
    8 15 : 1 / 15 : 1 12 : 1 / 12 : 1 10 : 1 / 10 : 1
    9 20 : 1 / 20 : 1 15 : 1 / 15 : 1 12 : 1 / 12 : 1
    10 25 : 1 / 25 : 1 20 : 1 / 20 : 1 15 : 1 / 15 : 1

    Totals are allowed in regular teasers.

    Parlay Payoffs:

    STANDARD PARLAY PAYOUTS
    Number Of Teams Win Per Unit Bet
    2 2.6
    3 6
    4 15
    5 25
    6 35
    7 75
    8 100
    9 150
    10 300
    11 450
    12 600

    Website Overview

    Software Provider
    Bodog Proprietary. SBR software rating: A+
    Reliability of SiteReliability of Site
    Betting Screens

    Placing a bet at BoDog

    • Select your wager
    • Enter wager amount
    • Confirm your wager
    • The Confirmation page

    Transaction Polices

    Currencies AcceptedNo
    Methods of Deposits
    Click2Pay
    (non-US customers)
    Immediate funds transfer
    NETeller
    (non-US customers)
    Immediate funds transfer
    Moneybookers
    (non-US customers)
    Immediate funds transfer
    Speedcard
    (Non-US customers)
    Immediate funds transfer
    Paysafe Card
    (Non-US customers)
    Effective May 1, 2008
    eWalletXpress
    (Deposits only)
    Immediate funds transfer
    Credit Card Visa and MasterCard
    Virtual Pin For deposits only, US customers
    Cost of DepositsNo fees for all deposit methods. Some fees may be charged is deposits are made and then withdrawn without first placing wagers.
    Methods of Withdrawal
    Neteller (non-US customers)
    Moneybookers (non-US customers)
    Credit Card (non-US customers)
    Click2Pay (non-US customers)
    Check by Courier (US customers.
    Must be physical address, no PO Box deliveries)
    Cost of Withdrawals

    Bodog will cover your payout fees for one payout per calendar month. Additional payouts in the same month will incur a $40 processing fee.

    Location Facts

    Location
    Bodog
    ACT Teledome Building
    St. John's
    Antigua
    Date Established
    1996
    Current License
    Antigua (under Coolidge Gaming Ltd.), United Kingdom and Kahnawake Canada
    Physical Address
    Bodog
    ACT Teledome Building
    St. John's
    Antigua
    Phone Numbers
    Customer Service (US): 1-888-263-0000
    Local & International: + 506-296-6338
    Toll Free Fax: 1-888-743-2269
    Hyper Link

    Bodog Sportsbook

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