Bovada
Harp Media B.V. Kahnawake licensed. US-facing. Poker, casino, and sportsbook. Bitcoin accepted. Sister sites include Cafe Casino, Slots.lv.
UNLICENSED in USA. Offshore operator (Curacao/Costa Rica). Cease-and-desist orders from 15+ US states including MA, MI, TN, OH, LA, CO, CT, WA. Fined $50K by Tennessee 2024, $20K additional fine. Coalition of US attorneys general urged DOJ to target Bovada Aug 2025.
Operates illegally in most US states without licences. Originally Bodog brand founded by Calvin Ayre (indicted 2012). AGA estimates 52% of US bettors use unregulated offshore sites. No consumer protections for US players. Massachusetts AG called it predatory offshore operation.
Longevity - operating since 2011 (Bodog since early 2000s). Large US-facing player pool. Crypto-friendly payments.
Scam alert! Bovada closed my account after I won $1,000. Stay away.
Bovada is trustworthy. Smooth verification process and great game selection.
Scam alert! Bovada closed my account after I won $1,000. Stay away.
Scam alert! Bovada closed my account after I won $1,000. Stay away.
Bovada has rigged games. Lost 10 times in a row, something's fishy.
Customer service at Bovada is unresponsive. Been waiting 5 days for KYC approval.
Scam alert! Bovada closed my account after I won $1,000. Stay away.
Bovada is legit. Been playing for 3 months, no issues with payouts. KYC was quick.
Bovada delayed my withdrawal for 2 weeks. Terrible customer support, avoid!