Bodog

Bodog Casino was established in 1994, completing more than 20 years in the online gambling market. Who runs the Bodog is the company Bodog Entertainment Casinos. The company has been in the online gambling market for decades, becoming very well known over the years and one of the biggest betting sites of the European continent.

At Bodog, New Zealand players can enjoy varied casino games, including games developed by the company itself, sports betting, poker software and horse racing betting. Bodog Sports, dedicated to sports betting, offers competitive odds, bonuses for certain events and an extensive list of sports to bet on, including a special section for the New Zealand Cup. Live betting is also available, and the site is able to include world and regional level events and championships in its selection.

Bodog poker uses the same software as Bovada Poker, a brand that was separated from Bodog in 2011, so users will find the same features in both. The software online poker it's not in the top ten, but it continually releases updates to try to reach that mark. The competition is quite weak, and this may be because of the player traffic that comes directly from the Bodog casino. In this, betting fans find the classic casino games: pokies, blackjack, Kingdom, video poker, and can even risk trying their luck in online poker, which ultimately reduces the overall level of competition on the site.

In this review, we detail several security aspects of Bodog Casino that you'll want to know before you sign up.

The team of New ZealandCasinos it carefully evaluates betting sites and online casinos based on several key factors to determine if they are safe and reliable to users, or if they are certified scam. Security is a top priority for New Zealand players when betting money online, and that's why we've also made it a key part of our assessments.

The player who intends to bet money, it is necessary to pay attention to the main security aspects of the site, such as encryption technology, licensing and regulation. An online casino needs, yes or yes, to be properly licensed to act as a casino, wherever it is. If it does not have a license, that is, if it is not registered, it is a headache for sure, since the company can do what it sees fit and users will certainly have their hands shaking.

As a player, you should always read the terms and conditions (i.e. the rules) of the site before registering and do a short research about the company and what license it has. Thus, you understand what the obligations of the site are and inform yourself about all the rules that you must follow.

As we know that many New Zealand players are not aware of this, and end up betting without knowing absolutely anything about the company, our reviews are destined to be your main allies during your search for the best and most trusted online casinos . During our evaluation process, we check where the site was licensed, which body is responsible for its regulation, how is its reputation among players, what is the user experience offered, how effective is the service to users, among many other factors.

From all these questions, we can then consider in a practical way whether a casino is safe or not, assigning better grades to those that offer more satisfactory services. Below, take a quick look at all the factors we evaluated during all the reviews, and learn what a site must have to be considered safe and honest:

• The site must have a license to operate as an online casino;
• The site must use recognized gaming software;
• The site must have technologies to ensure the security of users, such as SSL security certificate;
• The site should be evaluated by independent auditing companies on a regular basis, who test and evaluate whether the games are being operated through a random number generator.
• The site should have good user reviews for consumer service and payment policy.

The site is fully translated into English and uses real New Zealand as the currency for players in the country. In New Zealand, the company is present with a website fully adapted to our players, including the service channels. It is worth noting that the company also provides the favorite games of New Zealand users, such as football betting and video bingo.

On the other hand, Bodog Casino does not currently have a license to offer internet gambling. Until last year, it was licensed and regularized by the Antigua Gaming Commission of Antigua and Barbuda, but the license was not renewed. In addition, the site is not audited by any auditing company, which typically undertakes to test the fairness of the games. As Bodog uses many of its own casino games, this audit is even more important and could not be missing in any way.

Additionally, the site brings games from brands such as Real Time Gaming, Betsoft and Rival, which are less known among the world of online gambling. The lack of large and well-known brands is noticeable, but it is understandable, since they would possibly “tarnish” their reputation when working with an unregulated casino.

In addition, one can find many complaints from users of the Bodog betting site, stating that the site is a certificate of entrapment and recommending running in the opposite direction. Most of the complaints revolve around the very low payout of the games and the non-payment of the withdrawals. Bodog manages to fail yet again, by not answering any of these complaints. The lack of concern for the player is palpable.

Thus, at the moment, we do not claim that it is reliable and we recommend that you do not make a registration. Look for other casinos, as there is a wide variety of much better sites, just check our guide to the best online casinos .

As a player, you should know that money transactions on the internet are not always secure. In order to receive payments and personal information, it is essential that the website implements security technologies to protect the data of its users. This is fundamental, since it determines that the storage of sensitive data (personal data, such as your CPF number, and financial data, such as your bank account number, for example) will be done carefully, avoiding possible scams and fraud.

Of course, the security of your information also depends to a large extent on you. We recommend, for example, avoiding using public internet networks or accessing your casino account when using a public computer.

In terms of user security, Bodog follows all the standards required to protect the personal information of its users, using an SSL encryption technology, which encodes all data received and makes it safe to travel the web. The entire site, including the terms of Use page, are in Portuguese, which means that you can easily access them and learn a little more about the site.

As for the random number generator, which every casino site should offer, there is no information about it on the Bodog website. Nor is there information about an audit of its games, which is crucial to determining that games are fair and impartial.

As the site is currently unlicensed and has nothing to prove its authenticity, we have no reason to believe that they are, in fact, fair to players. Additionally, there are many complaints and user reviews saying that the games have a very low payout rate.

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Bodog Casino offers exclusive games of the brand that are also present in its “sister” brand, Bovada. In addition to these, the other games are offered by the following developers:

• Real Time Gaming
• Betsoft
• Rival

The catalog of Bodog casino games is not extensive. Not counting the main games of the largest developers in the market, it ends up falling behind in almost all games. However, the opportunity to take advantage of the free casino games is available.

Without a doubt, the highlight of the site is its poker software, which includes several features that we detail below.

In the section of Bodog Casino , the user finds a numerous selection of slot machines . There are over 50 video slot options, including five-reel and three-reel 3D titles, and three jackpots. But the selection of classic machines is much smaller.

Also in the casino section, in the table games tab, the user finds four options for Kingdom games, including the American and European Kingdom. If Kingdom is your game and you're looking for more variety, be sure to check out our guide on the best online casinos to play Kingdom .

In the Casino section, in the table games tab, the user finds only three blackjack game options, including Double Deck Blackjack and classic Blackjack. If you are thinking of starting to bet on blackjack, be sure to learn more about the game through our article on the blackjack rules .

The exclusive Bodog video poker section offers over 15 variants of the game for you to choose which one you want to play. If you're a fan of video poker, it might be worth taking a look at the options. If, on the other hand, you are looking to Play poker at tables online, with other players, you can download Bodog's poker software.

In the section of the site called Poker, you are given instructions on how to download the game software through the left side menu. If you click "Get Started", the site will direct you to the download step by step. The software is available for Windows and Mac computers in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin. In it, the player can participate in up to 15 tables at the same time. In addition, in the same software it is possible to play the casino games available on Bodog.

After downloading the program, just create an account and start playing. Click on "24/7" to see the availability of games and tournaments such as sit-and-gos, multi-tables and freerolls. If you are a beginner player, the site offers a special page called " How To play”, where you can learn to play poker .

Bodog Poker New Zealand is always updating, looking to improve the software experience and features. Check out some of its main features:

• Mobile Poker: the user can play from wherever they are through Bodog's mobile site on a mobile device. There is no need to download anything, just enter the site from your browser and start playing.
• Chat: there is a chat window in the Bodog poker software that can be used to chat with your opponents throughout the game.
• Zone Poker: with this functionality, as soon as you fold a hand, you are transferred to a new poker table, with other players and other cards, preventing you from wasting time waiting for the previous game to finish.
• Anonymous tables: in these, you and your opponents do not receive information about who the players at the table are, thus preventing them from discovering your style of play.
• Percentage feature: to find out what your chance of winning the pot is, Bodog Poker has created this functionality, which allows the player to bet everything on a hand and view a percentage bar indicating the probability of winning.
• Hand History viewer: with this feature, you can watch your previous hands to analyze and improve your game. You can activate the Hand History viewer directly from the table you are playing at or from the Hand History detail page.
• Simultaneous tournaments: play up to 15 multi-table tournaments simultaneously.

Bodog bookmaker is the section made for sports fans. With competitive odds, Bodog covers events in more than 20 sports. In addition, it is also possible to make live betting while the events are taking place, with optimal future betting options. The minimum bet on live betting is $ 1 and the maximum bet is $ 100.

In the video Bingo section of Bodog casino, you have access to over 10 video bingo games. Online bingo is guaranteed fun for all ages, but at Bodog you can only play who is over 18 years old and bets money, since there is no option to play bingo for free on the site.

Online dice, or craps, are also available on Bodog. Two types of craps are available at the casino.

In the table games section, you can play baccarat for real or just play for fun. There are two types of baccarat games available.

In the Casino section are also present the darlings online scratch cards . There are seven options for the player to test their luck and, who knows, win a prize instantly.

In the table games section, you can play baccarat for real or just play for fun. There are two types of baccarat games available.

Knowing what are the withdrawal and deposit methods accepted by the site before registering is essential, because only then will you know if it is worth making a registration. The more methods available, the better, because there you have more options. As Bodog is fully adapted to New Zealand players, the payment methods are quite comfortable.

When creating your account, you will be able to select between two currencies: US dollars or Dollar (NZD) New Zealand. Depending on the deposit method you choose, one may be better than the other. For example, if you think about making payments with boleto or bank transfer, it would be better to choose the real one. If you are depositing with a credit card, it may be better to choose the dollar, since you will be making an international transaction that will have fees, so it is much better not to add exchange rates to this list.

For players betting from New Zealand, the deposit methods available at Bodog are Bitcoin, credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express), boleto, bank transfer and AstroPay Card.

However, be careful with deposits made by credit card: the first deposit using Visa, MasterCard or American Express is free, but a 5.9% fee will be charged on all subsequent Visa or Mastercard deposits, and a 9.9% fee will be charged on subsequent American Express deposits.

In addition, your bank may charge a fee of up to 3% International Service or currency conversion on any international transaction.

* As of February 2018, Neteller and Skrill will no longer be accepting deposit and withdrawal transactions for betting sites and online casinos.

As for withdrawals, we recommend that you carefully read the terms of use of the site, since there will be specified the rules that you must follow in order to make withdrawals on Bodog. As for the available methods, the user can redeem his funds using Bitcoin, Visa Fast Funds, bank transfer or AstroPay Card.

Also, please note that when requesting a withdrawal, you may be required to submit a Credit Card Verification Form (CCVF) for each credit card you used to make deposits and other identity verification documents.

Bodog charges sky-high withdrawal fees in case you want to make more than one withdrawal within the 90-day period. A processing fee of $ 100 will be charged for each additional withdrawal within the same 90-day period, except if it is through Bitcoin.

* As of February 2018, Neteller and Skrill will no longer be accepting deposit and withdrawal transactions for betting sites and online casinos.

Bodog offers some particular promotions and bonuses for each section of the site. To find out what promotions are in effect at the time you are visiting the site, go to the Promotions tab in the left side menu. There, you will see all the available bonuses separated by categories: casino bonus, bonus online sports betting , and so on.

As Bodog offers a bit of everything (casino, online poker and sports betting) you will see that their promotions are quite traditional. For the casino, betting and poker section, there are exclusive welcome bonuses. There are also bonuses for inviting friends, and deposit bonuses for Bitcoin.

Before accepting any bonus, we recommend reading the rules of each and understand what you must do to be able to use it. Each bonus is subject to its own rules and usually a rollover, which is the number of times you must wager the bonus amount on the site in order to enjoy it. If you're new to this business and want to understand more about how bonuses work, check out our guide on all types of casino bonuses .

Bodog does not yet offer a VIP program, only Bodog Rewards, which we mentioned just above. However, high rollers players should enjoy some benefits such as cashback bonuses, birthday bonuses and differentiated service, according to the company itself. If you intend to place big bets on Bodog, please contact support to find out what privileges you will be able to take advantage of.

The Bodog website can become a bit complicated for the totally novice player. If you already have some experience in betting sites and casinos, however, you will have no problems. In our view, the site could be better organized. Anyway, it works quickly from New Zealand and all content is properly translated into English.

The design is not very intuitive, but it is clean, which makes you find what you want through the main menu, which is on the left side of the page, showing all sections of the site. The customer service button is always visible in the upper corner of the screen, and in the footer you can access the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

The main sections of the site – Sports, Casino, Poker, Horses – are visible in the main menu all the time so that the user can quickly select them. The casino games are flash, which means you don't have to download them at all. To play poker in online rooms, you need to download the software, which is available for both Mac and Windows computers.

The site does not offer mobile apps, but it is fully optimized to welcome players on all devices. You can enjoy casino games and even poker software from wherever you are, just enter your browser and search for Bodog to be directed to the mobile site. The site is fully compatible with iPhone and Android.

Bodog user support can be done through an online chat and via email. Both channels offer support in Portuguese, which is great for New Zealand players.

Bodog support is helpful and fast. In addition, you can ask questions and solve specific problems just by checking the Help section, which offers a wide base of questions and answers.

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