Bovada Sportsbook is one of the top online sportsbooks for US bettors. Exclusively for US-based customers, Bovada offers one of the better mobile apps for use in the offshore industry. With no download required, the mobile webpage can easily be accessed on all standard devices including iPhone, iPad and Android devices. In addition to its mobile sports betting offerings, the Bovada casino is also available for mobile play.
Licensed and regulated in Quebec, Canada by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Bovada has a long history in US markets and the offshore betting industry. Formerly part of the Bodog Family of gambling sites, the room switched to Bovada.lv in late Dec. 2011. Its service and payout times remain unchanged, and it still offers a sterling product in the much-maligned US online sports betting industry.
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Top Features
One of the top features of Bovada’s mobile site is its speed. It almost instantaneously moves from one page to another, which is especially important for taking advantage of a line move or while live betting.
Players can easily view their betting history and keep track of all pending bets on their bet slip. The mobile site functions almost identically to Bovada’s main webpage, which keeps things familiar. Continuity is celebrated between mobile offerings and the book’s main betting interface, and Bovada does a terrific job in this area.
While Bovada does offer the ability to deposit via mobile, the withdrawal function is currently not available within the app. Generally, this is pretty rare for US-facing betting sites, but many regulated European bookmakers offer withdrawals from their mobile services. It is a small drawback, but it is worth mentioning.
Bovada mobile’s welcome page is filled with its most popular markets, which include American football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and UFC/MMA. Also included are live betting markets and a tab for a full list of bets under the ‘All Sports’ button. Credit card is the only available deposit method for mobile users, and this method will fund your Bovada account instantly.
Presentation
Overall, the app has a professional feel with traditional red and black colors formerly of Bodog and now Bovada. Sleek and polished, the application looks as smooth as it runs. I have bet at Bovada for quite a while – and placed many bets via mobile – and have never had any issues.
The layout is easy to navigate and placing bets is as simple as adding them to your bet slip and confirming them with a few clicks. Placing parlays, teasers and other types of bets are made simple. Combining the speed of the app and Bovada’s user friendly layout, bettors can place a bet in under ten seconds.
Betting Markets
Not all US sportsbooks offer their full list of markets for mobile bettors. Fortunately, Bovada does not fail bettors in this area, offering a full list of bets including player and team props, along with future wagers. The most popular markets are for US based sports as Bovada exclusively services Americans. There is an extensive live betting calendar with multiple games going off every day of the year.
The sportsbook also offers a large list of international markets. In addition to US sports, foreign soccer, basketball and hockey leagues are among the most popular markets.
Bonuses and Promotions
Bovada’s standard bonus for newly depositing players is a 50% free bet bonus up to $250. This comes with a 3x rollover, which is among the lowest of rollover rates for bonus clearing. In addition, the book offers loads of seasonal promotions for bettors.
Final Thoughts
As it is one of the most popular sites for US online gamblers, Bovada has hit a home run with its mobile site. This is one of the most impressive mobile offerings in the US market. The professional product matches up well, even against some of the top betting mobile applications in Europe.
The mobile site is not anything revolutionary, but it is quick, easy to use and virtually bug free. Bovada has simply taken its outstanding product, scaled it down, and created a great on-the-go version.