Total Score:  50/70

Bodog runs a top-rated sportsbook.  They have unsurpassed reliability, stability and security.  There is no maximum limit to the 10% first deposit bonus.  With the resident casino, poker room and racebook all playable from the same account as your sports betting, enjoying a variety of online gaming activities is a snap at Bodog. 

Score: 10/10

Bodog offers a 10% bonus on your first deposit.  The amount of the bonus is limited only by the amount you are able to deposit - which may be a function of your deposit method.  Read the details of your deposit method carefully as you'll want to take maximum advantage of this great bonus.

The bonus is credited immediately to your account, but you are unable to withdraw it until you meet the minimum play requirements.  To release your bonus in the sportsbook, simply roll the deposit plus bonus over one time.  (Those are VERY GOOD bonus terms.) 

Bodog Sportsbook is owned and operated by the Bodog Group of Companies, headquartered in San Jose , Costa Rica . Bodog Sportsbook is licensed in Costa Rica and the United Kingdom and was rewarded a temporary licensing permit from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission of Canada in August, 2005. All of Bodog's communication software is protected by the highest levels of industry encryption algorithms [SSLv3/TLSv1]. Bodog employs both automated and manually audited anti-collusion practices to ensure that their poker site is vigilant against collusion.

Bodog offers both e-mail and phone support.   Customer service by phone is quite good.  E-mails are typically acknowledged within a few minutes and most questions are answered or issues resolved within 24 hours.  Bodog also offers an extensive online FAQ that is easy to navigate and adequately covers most of the routine questions new members might have.

Score: 5/10

Moving money into and out of Bodog is more difficult than we'd like it to be if you're a US citizen.  It's the only weakness of this otherwise great sportsbook.   

Non-US residents can use Neteller, Click2pay, Moneybookers, Speedcard, or any of the options available to Americans to make a deposit.  Americans are limited to NuCharge (a pre-paid phone card service) credit cards (if allowed by the issuer), InstantCheck (e-checking), and eWalletXpress (deposits only).

Non-US residents can request a payout by Neteller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, Speedcard, or any of the options available to Americans.  US residents can receive a payout by check via mail or courier, or to NuCharge.  Check processing can take up to 30 days.

Score: 6/10

Bodog has a standard 10% vig on their lines.  On occasion Bodog will offer a discount line, but we have never seen any pattern to this, so if you find a discounted line you'd like to bet, feel fortunate.

After the initial deposit bonus, Bodog very rarely offers additional incentives to sports bettors.  You will receive casino and racebook offers routinely and poker offers from time to time, but do not expect any sportsbook promotions.  The lack of a VIP/loyalty program for a major online gambling portal is also noticeably absent at Bodog.

I like Bodog.  They are rock solid for security, stabilty and reliability.  The customer service is first rate, and they offer lines on an enormous variety of sporting and non-sporting events.  The juiuce is standard or better with a few reduced juice lines popping up on occasion.  It's really nice to have one account to handle all of your sports betting, poker, casino gaming and racebook needs.  Your money can move between any of those gaming areas seamlessly.  The banking options for Americans need some work, but once you're in, you can expect a good time at Bodog.