Bovada.lv Casino Review
Overall Ranking: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Reviewed by: A.P. Baguley
Overview
Bovada is one of the most established names in the offshore online gambling world. It originally launched under the Bodog brand in 1994 and later evolved into Bovada as it focused more directly on the U.S. market. The biggest reason Bovada still matters today is simple: it has longevity, a steady stream of recognizable games, and the kind of reputation that only comes from staying operational for decades.
On a personal note, I’ve been playing on Bovada since the Bodog days. I’ve never had a problem, and I have plenty of friends who have played here for years without issues. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect (no offshore casino is), but as far as “been around forever and actually pays” goes, Bovada has earned its spot in the conversation.
Quick Facts
- Year Established: 1994 in current form 2017
- Operator: Harb Media BV
- License: Curaçao
- Target Market: U.S.-facing (availability varies by state)
Availability & Licensing
Bovada operates under a Curaçao gaming license and accepts players from most U.S. states. However, residents of the following states may not be supported:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Colombia
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Washington DC
- West Virginia
Software Provider
All video poker games at Bovada are powered by BGAMING, a well known provider in the online casino industry. They do a good job providing the feel that video poker players associate with when playing IGT games.
Deposit Options
- $10 Deposit Minimums
- Credit Card
- Wire Transfer
- Check
- Cryptocurrency
Cash Out Limits
Bovada has two options $3,000 weekly limit by check & $9,500 every 3 days by Crypto. This dual option is pretty favorable for U.S.facing offshore casinos.
Video Poker Games
| Game | Denominations | RTP |
|---|---|---|
| Jacks or Better | .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 • 5.00 | 99.54% |
| Bonus Deuces Wild | .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 • 5.00 | 99.45% |
| Aces & Faces(5 play) | .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 • 2.00 | 99.26% |
| Aces & Faces | .01 • .05 • .25 • 1.00 • 2.00 | 99.26% |
| Double Double Bonus | .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 • 5.00 | 98.98% |
| Joker Poker(KoB) | .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 • 5.00 | 98.48% |
| Joker Poker(KoB)Triple | .01 • .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 | 98.48% |
| Joker Poker(KoB)10 Play | .01 • .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 | 98.48% |
| Jacks or Better 3 Play | .01 • .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 | 97.30% |
| Jacks or Better(10 Play) | .01 • .05 • .25 • .50 • 1.00 | 97.30% |
Note: Denominations are in USD. RTP figures verified on 2/3/26
Best Bonus for Video Poker Players
- $20 Min Deposit to activate
- Up to $3,000 deposit match (split into 3 deposits)
- Up to $3,750 Crypto match (split into 3 deposits)
- 25x Playthrough requirement
- Video Poker plays through at 10%
The $3,000 match is matched up to $1,000 on your first deposit (deposit $1,000 get $1,000 free) and then another $1,000 each on subsequent deposits. On the Crypto match its the same thing split over your first 3 deposits with one difference being the first bonus has a 25x playthrough requirement before you can cash it out with the second & third being 50x.
If you are playing video poker for optimal strategy and long term value, I would probably use these bonuses, allthough I would probably use them on slots if I want any chance to cash some bonus money out. Bovada has great games by itself and like most online bonuses, they don't hold a lot of value so have fun with it..