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Bodoglife

Bodoglife Sportsbook Rating
Overall Rating : 4.25
Opening an account : 4.5/5
Software/Navigation : 4.5/5
Betting Limits : 4/5
Sports Offered : 4.5/5
Odds Offered : 4/5
Signup Bonus : 4/5
Promotions/Bonuses : 4/5
Customer Support : 4.5/5
Financial Security : 4.5/5
Deposit/Withdrawal : 4/5
 

Bodoglife Sportsbook Review

Sportsbook Name: Bodoglife
Sportsbook URL: www.bodoglife.com
Sportsbook Review of Bodoglife
Last Update: October 08

Company Background

Since its inception in 1994 Bodoglife has grown in to a billion dollar entertainment brand thanks to genius marketing strategies that produced not only a top notch sportsbook, but other successful business channels such as Bodoglife beat, Bodoglife nation, Bodoglife music, Bodoglife tv and Bodoglife fight.

Not to mention the autobiographical section on Calvin Ayre, Bodoglife Founder and CEO that provides an insight to the man behind the company, a man that is commonly known as one of the most brilliant marketing minds in the gaming industry.

While they continue to accept wagers from US citizens Bodoglife are striving to establish a strong presence in many European jurisdictions.

Opening an account 4.5/5

There are 16 essential fields to complete in one straightforward process. Bodoglife have taken all the guesswork out of signing up by adding tips on how to fill in the form. It’s quick and it’s easy!

Software & Navigation 4.5/5

Bodoglife is powered by proprietary software and pride themselves on being entirely self reliant. Overall the website is very impressive, sharp and easy to navigate.

Betting Limits 4/5

Bodoglife minimum bet: $1 online, $50 by phone

Bodoglife maximum bet: From $100 up to $2,000 on NFL spread.

Sports Offered 4.5/5

Baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, golf, cricket, rugby, motor sports, boxing, mixed martial arts, horse racing, entertainment.

Odds Offered 4/5

Bodoglife Sportsbook offers standard 20 cents line.

Bodoglife betting odds are available in american, fractional and decimal format.

Signup Bonus 4/5

10% signup bonus for all new Bodog members. There is no max cap but some deposit methods have limitations for first time users.

There is a one time rollover requirement in the Sportsbook. Bodoglife rollover requirements is the lowest of the sports betting industry.

Promotions/Bonuses 4/5

Bodoglife refer a friend program offers 20% of your friends first ever deposit, up to $100 free. There is a 3 times rollover requirement in the sportsboook.

Customer Support 4.5/5

Agents are very knowledgeable, accent free and go to extensive lengths to keep players happy. The service is available 24/7/365 via telephone and email.

Financial Security 4.5/5

Following the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act in October 2006 Bodoglife suffered significant financial losses during 2007 and it is estimated that the net worth of founder and CEO Calvin Ayre’ will drop by $500 million in the first year.

Despite the losses they are financially stable and despite the many business channels, the majority of their finances continue to generate from sports wagers, casino and poker.

Deposit/Withdrawal 4/5

Bodoglife host many processors but you ability to use them pretty much depends on your location.

Payment Type Min. Max. Country Fees
Click2Pay $20 $2,000 Non-US Free
Credit Card $20 $500 All Free
eWalletXpress $20 $2,000 All Free
Instant Check $20 $500 US only Free
Moneybookers $20 $2,000 Non-US Free
Neteller $20 $8,000 Non-US Free
NuCharge $20 $2,000 All Free
Speedcard $20 $1,500 Non-US Free

Withdrawals are processed within 24 hours.

Payment Type Min. Max. Country Fees
Click2Pay $20 $2,000 Non-US Free
eWalletXpress $20 $2,000 All Free
Check by Courier $20 $500 All Free
Check by Mail $20 $500 All Free
Moneybookers $20 $2,000 Non-US Free
Neteller $20 $8,000 Non-US Free
NuCharge $20 $2,000 All Free
Speedcard $20 $1,500 Non-US Free

Additional Information

Common complaints are more relative to late odds that lack variety, caters only to square bettors and no Canadians allowed.

Following the acquisition of Betcorp, Bodoglife moved its headquarters to Antigua and Barbuda which is where the main European focus is concentrated from. They are now licensed and regulated in the three respectable jurisdictions of Antigua and Barbuda, Kahnawake and the United Kingdom.

Conclusion

Essentially Bodoglife are professionals and they do aim to please, so if you are a recreational player looking for a great online sportsbook, fast and hassle-free payouts and fantastic customer support you can't go wrong with these guys.

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