Bodog Sportsbook Review
Bodog was established back in 1995, but it wasn’t until fairly recently that they have grown into one of the most popular destinations for online wagering. Bodog has been expanding their brand into other areas of entertainment, but it all starts with the sportsbook, where they have created one of the better sites in the industry. It’s user friendly interface and impressive and underdog lines that are tough to beat make it a solid choice for those that are new to sports betting as well as experienced bettors.
Payout Speed (4.5/5)
Getting your payout from Bodog is relatively simple. The most common way to accomplish this is to use a check by courier (usually FedEx) which typically takes between 4 and 7 business days. Bank wires are also an option, however, they may take 5-10 business days to process. Considering that many online sportsbooks are struggling to get payments out within 3-4 weeks, I give Bodog good marks for their payout speed.
Deposit Options (3/5)
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not difficult to get money into your Bodog account using a credit or debit card (for most customers), but they don’t have as many options as some of the other books we feature. Most people are okay using their credit card, but for those who only want to use alternative methods for deposit, you might want to look elsewhere.
Bonuses (3/5)
Bodog does have some good bonuses from time to time, but I have noticed them becoming less frequent and less enticing. They’ve got the pretty standard 10% deposit bonus and will sometimes offer a 100% match up to a certain amount, but I think now that they are a more established brand they aren’t as worried about reeling in new customers with great bonus offers. This is too bad as Bodog used to have one of the most aggressive bonus programs in the business.
Customer Service (4/5)
No real complaints about the customer service. E-mail turnaround time was about 24 hours (as they stated it would be) and I did not have any problems reaching someone on the phone to answer any questions I had. There online knowledge base can answer just about any questions you might have, but it would also be nice to see a live online chat option, the lack of which is the only thing keeping me from boosting their rating here.
Software (5/5)
Bodog features one of my favorite user interfaces. It’s simple, easy to read, looks good, and is intuitive enough that I think just about anyone could create and account and jump right into betting. A definite bonus for those looking for their first book, but also a refreshing change of pace for experienced bettors who have been struggling with cumbersome and out-dated sites.
Reliability (4/5)
Being one of the biggest sportsbooks out there, Bodog is in great shape and you should feel confident placing your wagers there. A slight deduction here due to a past dispute over their domain name, which caused the site to temporarily move to another domain. This appears to have been put behind them, but it was still a major issue when it did happen.