ONLINE POKER REVIEW - BODOG POKER
Overview
Bodog has been around since the mid 90's and can be considered an established and trusted online brand. Orignally an online sportsbook, they made the move into online casino and finally into online poker in 2004. Bodog have resisted becoming part of a network and run their own poker software. A special mention must be made regarding the customer service at Bodog - without question on of the best there is at any online poker room.
Bonus & Promotions
There is a decent sign-up bonus at Bodog. Unusually, 10% of your first deposit is released straight into your bankroll (up to $100) for immediate use. This makes the bonus much more valuable to a poker player than having to clear a bonus and Bodog is one of the few online poker sites to do this. In addition, you can then clear to up another $1,000 bonus by erning points in your first 60 days.
All your play at Bodog is rewarded with Bodog Points. These are awarded if you contribute to the rake during cash game play and for fees paid in tournament entries. These points can be exchanged for further bonuses or used to buy into tournaments.
VIP Card Club members can gain even more value from playing at Bodog Poker by signing up for an account and opting in to our MEMBER REWARDS scheme.
Software & Graphics
The software offered by Bodog is a real credit to them. Unlike online poker rooms on a network, Bodog run their own software - and it's good stuff! Great graphics, good functionality and a range of options and features to please everyone.
The poker client is secure, stable and runs at a good speed. Bodog continually update and improve their software to ensure they stay among the best out there.
Games Offered
As is the trend with online poker sites these days, you can play more than just Texas Hold 'em at Bodog Poker. Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo, which are becoming increasingly popular, can be played and there are other offerings such as Seven and Five Card Stud.
There are plenty of tournaments available to play in and the cash games are offered in full ring, shorthanded and heads up format. A decent range of stakes is available at most games.
Traffic & Player Quality
Despite not being part of a network, Bodog can still boast a loyal following of regular players. You won't find as many players here as on some of the larger European networks but as Bodog is still available to US players there is traffic throughout the day.
Bodog Poker limit the number of tables you can play at one time. While this might put off the machine-like multi-tabling poker players, it has the benefit of keeping the games a little softer and more attractive to a greater range of players.
Customer Service
Email and telephone support is available. Most queries can be answered quickly and efficiently by the Bodog Customer Service team.
Deposits & Withdrawals
Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Moneybookers, Click2Pay and other options ensure that getting your money on and off the site should not present a problem.
Signing Up
You can signup at Bodog Poker by CLICKING HERE
We strongly recommend that you clear your cookies and delete your browser history before signing up to ensure your account can be tracked to The VIP Card Club
To opt in to The VIP Card Club Member Rewards - and be eligible for the additional benefits we offer - please Contact Us with your VIP Card Club Membership Number and Bodog Poker username. By opting in you agree that information regarding your rake generated will be provided to us by Bodog Poker. We never display or disclose to any third party any personal data specific to your account.
Earning VIP Stars at Bodog Poker
You will earn 1 VIP Star for every $1.00 you generate in rake or tournament fees.
