Have you heard of Bovada? They’re one of the top US casino brands in the online gambling industry.

No? Well, then maybe you’ve heard of Bodog. They’re a well-known brand that’s been taking wagers since 1994.

Bovada was once Bodog, back before 2011. Bodog partnered with the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group to cater to the US market. But their deal ended in 2011, forcing the MMGG to rebrand as a standalone casino.

But they still have the same look and feel. Bovada still offers the same fun casino games and software that players knew Bodog for.

And they still accept US players. So long as you don’t live in New York, Delaware, Nevada, Maryland or New Jersey.

Bovada has been in building mode, too. Over the last year or two they’ve added games from developer Betsoft. This gave them the opportunity to offer killer looking 3D progressive slots and blackjack games. You can play these from their download, instant play casino and mobile apps.

Are you excited yet? Then read on to learn what Bovada has in store for you once you create your account.

Bovada Casino Game Selection

One of the best things about Bovada’s casino is that they use not one, but two software providers. Real Time Gaming makes up the bulk of their game selection. Then Betsoft sprinkles some animated 3D goodness on top. This places Bovada above the others because most RTG casinos are the same, other than their promos and theme.
There are more than 200 games to choose from. All will be available in the download, and about half in the instant play casino (for Macs).

For table games you’ll have a good selection of 7-10 blackjack variations. Thanks to their partnership with Betsoft you can play Zappit Blackjack, a game playable only at Betsoft casinos. What makes this game unique is that when you’re dealt a hard 15, 16 or 17, you can ‘zap’ it and receive a new hand. You can also take your pick from Caribbean stud poker, roulette, craps, war and tri-card poker. Stakes start at $1.

The bulk of their game selection will be slots. You can choose from 3/5 reel machines, video, 3D and bonus slots. Most will have progressives too, with peaks higher than $1 million dollars. The best ones are from Betsoft, which remind me of a mixture of a Pixar movie and a video game. Take your pick from unique themes such as Good Girl Bad Girl, Mr Vegas or The SlotFather. They’re addictive.

And last, a casino wouldn’t be complete without a video poker section. You can choose from more than 15 machines, including loose deuces, jacks or better and joker poker.

Promotions (Welcome Bonuses & Points Programs)

Every casino has promotions. It’s one of the ways they get you in the door.

But not every casino does what Bovada does. Many casinos offer one deposit bonus, and it’s reserved for slots players. That leaves blackjack and baccarat players in the cold.

But Bovada has several deposit bonuses, catered to different players. Here are the details.

$3,000 Deposit Bonus – The total offer is for $3,000. Slots players will receive a 100% match up to $500. And blackjack players will receive a 100% match up to $250. You can take advantage of both offers 4x for a grand total of $3,000 in free money. Slots players will have to rollover the bonus plus deposit 25x, and table game players will have to roll it over 40x.

Blackjack Weekends – Receive a $10 bonus chip for every 200 casino points you earn over the weekend. You can earn a total of $100 (free) in a single weekend.

Casino Benefits – Earn points for every game you play. You’ll earn 3 points for every $10 bet in slots, 2 for table games, 1 for blackjack and video poker. Every 100 points you earn will earn you $1 in casino cash.

Bovada comes out with new promos often. Create an account today and bookmark their promos page.