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Bodog Poker Review

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Bodog Poker tends to lead the pack on most lists of the best online poker rooms. The recent Texas Hold’em craze (and especially the visibility given by Jamie Gold at the World Series of Poker) has fueled much of the interest, as well as a brand strategy reminiscent of Virgin’s multifaceted media blitz. There’s no denying the hype and market share, but can Bodog deliver the goods where it counts: providing a top-quality environment for serious poker players?

Gameplay 9.5/10

No problems here. I may have seen one or two online poker sites that had better-looking poker software, but not many — nor many that had an interface as user-friendly, fast, and reliable. The sheer availability of players should satisfy anything from a quick game at odd hours to a full-on marathon tournament. The size of your bankroll is not a limiting factor either; the cautious bettor has plenty of free games and minimums of mere pennies, while the high-rollers can reap rewards of five or six figures on a regular basis. Hold’em players will have the most options, of course, but there are several other varieties on tap as well.

Promotions 10/10

The 110% sign-up bonus is the online poker standard, and Bodog gives you 30 days to get up to $500 on top of the 10% you get instantly (along with 6 free entries for the 100K Sunday tournament). A 100% reload, also up to $500, makes even the old dogs feel as welcome as the new pups. Bodog will reward you for playing, whether you win or lose — in fact, the “Bad Beat Bonus” makes even being ‘born under a bad sign’ pay off. To top it off, free trips and merchandise let you sip on some of the celebrity juice that nobody does better than Bodog.

Customer Service 10/10

Offering 24/7 live chat and phone, as well as the usual email option, Bodog can’t be beat for support. As a matter of fact, the site and software is frequently updated on the basis of customer input — on top of poker expert guidance and over a decade of gaming experience. You’ll be hard pressed to find any online poker room, even the best of them, that can boast this kind of support, security, and feedback.

Wrap Up

We all love to root for the underdog, but Bodog is top dog for a reason. Trust me — if there were flaws, I would have loved to catch them. I suppose I could wish that the poker was slightly prettier, but it’s already in the top percentile in looks and gameplay, so even mentioning it makes me feel like a nitpicker. Bodog has well earned their reputation, and mastered the difficult task of living up to their own hype.

Rating 5/5

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