Bovada

3.6 / 5 based on 1 reviews.

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Update: Bovada still accepts US players, however at this time they have stopped accepting new players from the states of Maryland, New York, Utah and Washington. We will keep you updated as more information comes in.

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The New Bovada (Admin Review) by givememyleg on 17 Dec 2011

rating 4 / 5

Bovada is basically Bodog, actually no, it is Bodog, just with a different name. Everything is the same, the software, and even the players - yes, traffic is shared with Bodog too. Bovada offers a decent bonus, although it is admittedly hard to clear the whole thing unless you are a full time grinder. The software is where a lot of people seem to find the most problems. Forced anonymous tables, no hand histories, no Poker Tracker/Hold'em Manager, only 4 cash tables at once are just a few of the issues we have found. Not everyone finds these to be a big issue, especially if you just play for fun, but other than that, the software seems slick and easy to use. The action is decent for a US site, although don't expect PokerStars like traffic. Overall Bovada is a good room for US players and we recommend them if you're looking to play!

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NUTS: Bovada Poker is a re-brand of the popular Bodog Poker. Bodog is one of the most trusted brands so you know you're in good hands. Bovada offers players a gargantuan $1,000 welcome. Besides a fantstic bonus and poker room, Bovada hosts a Sportsbook, Casino, and Horse Track. In short, Bovada is the only stop you need to make if you enjoy online gambling. Boavada accepts all US players.
BEATS: During early-morning hours, there aren't too many players online. Also, the bonus is difficult to clear at low-stakes. Finally, some players may find the anonymous tables unacceptable.
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Bovada Info

Network	Bodog Poker
Number Of Players	458 (Wed, 30 Nov 2011, 5:18am EST)
Multi-Tabling	4
Resizable Tables	Fully Customizable
Minimum Deposit	$20
Deposit Minimums	Visa: $20, Wire Transfer: $100
Withdrawal Minimums	Check: $20, Wire Transfer: $100, Bank Wire: $2500
No-Limit Ring Stakes	$0.02 / $0.05 to $10 / $20
Limit Ring Stakes	$0.05 / $0.10 to $30 / $60
Sit & Go Stakes	$1.10 to $215
Player Points	Yes
US Players	Yes

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Bovada.lv Overview

Bovada is a new room opened on 12/14/11 which is operated by the same people as Bodog. Bodog Poker made the decision to pull out of the US market and instead of banning all US play, opened a new room - Bovada Poker.

Bovada hosts a number of poker games. Besides Texas Hold'Em, Bovada boasts Omaha and 7 Card Stud variants. Ring gsme action is primarily concentrated to low-stakes No Limit Hold'Em; however, there are always a few tables of Omaha and 7 Card Stud running. Sit and Go action at Bovada is suprisingly lively. The room offers a healthy variety of games, stakes, and tables with regards to SNGs. Multi-table tournaments are also popular. Bovada's Sunday $100,000 Guaranteed is one of the best values on the internet.

During peak hours, Bodog has about 1,000 players online. In the current legal environment, that isn't too bad. Online poker has been dealt two black eyes by the UIGEA in 2006 and the events of 2011's Black Friday.

Visa, Rapid Transfer, and MyPayLinQ are 3 ways you can deposit at Bovada. The minimum deposit is $20. Remember, new customers will receive a 100% bonus on their first deposit (up to $1,000). Cashouts at Bovada are relatively quick. Checks are the most popular method and are usually recieved in a week after your payout has been approved.

Overall, Bovada is a solid poker room, and perhaps the best choice for US players. Although Bovada doesn't have the game selection of a giant like PokerStars, the brand is reputable and has adapted to changes in the legal and regulatory environment.

Bovada Poker Software & Interface

Like Bodog Poker, the Bovada software has its highs and lows. Overall, its poker software is solid.

When you log-in, you're greeted with an edgy black-red theme. On the left-hand side of Bovada's lobby, you can view your balance, tournament tickets, and poker points. You can also visit the cashier, make changes to yout account, and adjust your prefrences.

At the top of the lobby, you can sort the lobby by Cash games, Sit & Go Tournaments, Scheduled Tournaments, and Blackjack. You'll also find conditional filters at the top of the lobby. To illustrate, if Cash Games are slected you are able to sort by Card Game, Buy-In, and Limit. On the other hand, if Scheduled Tournamnets are chosed, you can filter by tournament type.

The majority of the lobby is taken up by the list of tables. Like most poker rooms, Bovada's main poker lobby is sortable by clicking the top of any column. For example, you can sort tournaments by start time and buy-in. Although this is standard, it is very useful.

Once you've taken a seat, you'll realize you're a number, literally. At Bovada, there are no traditional screen names: everyone is an anonymous number. Love it or hate it, but thats the way it is.

Bavada's poker interface while seated is similar to other rooms. You can chat in the bottom-left corner, view your hand history in the top-left corner, and betting is done in the bottom-center. The hand history at Bavada Poker is rather clunky. If you're used to a slick hand history feature, like PokerStars, you'll be disappointed.

Bovada does provide one unique feature in their hand history system. Unlike other card rooms (who offer only information on a player's own hand), Bovada's hand histories can be made to reveal the hole cards of all the other players at the table. This option can be found in the “Account” area of the software, from which users can request these histories. In order to keep this from compromising the integrity of their games, Bovada has imposed a 24 hour time gap. Players will need to wait a full day before being able to see hole card info on a particular hand.

To sum it up, Bavada's poker software is average. It's nothing special, but it's free from fatal errors, like random crashes and terrible lag, that make some poker room experiences unbearable.