Bovada Casino Review

RTG video slots in Bovada

Realtime Gaming slots can be found in the Real-Series section. Most of these games have local progressive jackpots that are normally hit on reaching $3,000 to $5,000. RTG slots have simple graphics and just basic features, like wilds and free spins. Random progressives are won at the end of any paid round. As a rule, every bet contributes 1.5% to feed a jackpot pool in each progressive slot.

As compared to Betsoft library, RTG slots are less sophisticated and inventive; however, they are still an extremely popular choice with Canadians. Some of their recent games are packed with features and bonus games, for example,

• T-Rex 2. A 5-reel 25-line slot with Multiplier Wilds, up to 100 free spins and symbol replacement feature
• Pulsar. A slot with hexagonal-shaped symbol positions. Symbols appear in their places as a result of laser shots. This is a completely unique game with stunning graphical design and truly unearthly look and feel
• Rudolph Awakens. A Christmas-themed slot with 30 lines, Extra Spins, Stacked Wilds, Sticky Wilds and other captivating bonuses. The max win is x1666 a total bet.

Betsoft video slots in Bovada

The online casino presents over 100 top slots developed by Betsoft, a very successful game provider that is popular with Canadian players. Betsoft are widely known for using razor-sharp 3D graphics, rich animations, exciting intro videos and creative special features. Players in Bovada will see some of their iconic games such as More Gold Diggin, Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde, Fire And Steel, Gemmed, Slotfather and others. Many of their slots are complete with flexible betting options that enable changes in coin values, number of coins and paylines. Apart from long-established slots, Bovada does offer the latest releases from Betsoft such as Monster Pop, Spring Tails and Total Overdrive.

Rival video slots in Bovada

Canadian players will love the abundance of slots in the Rival offer. Their titles basically consist of 5 reels and 3 rows but there are also a few games with creatively designed reel fields, for example, Almighty Dollar (a totally modern 3×3 game with a heavenly twist) and Megawins (a 3-reel 5-line retro slot with only fruit symbols present – this games looks authentic and retro in style). Rival have produced a line of so called i-Slots such as Cosmic Quest 2, Baby Boomers and As the Reels Turn. They differ from traditional games in profound storylines and interesting features. As an example, in Baby Boomers, a Canadian user can trigger multiple bonuses including the one imitating a real bingo round. There are about 80 slots from that provider available in the reviewed online casino.

Progressive slots in Bovada

There are over 50 progressives in Bovada. Most of them feature locally accumulating jackpots that grow only within the reviewed casino. Some are really big and reach six-figure values, for example, Jackpot Piñatas (RTG) with an average win of almost $600,000. In December 2017, a Bovada user won over $1.5 million in this game, which is the biggest RTG jackpot win as of today. Another prominent game from RTG, Shopping Spree, is also available for play in Bovada, with an average jackpot size of $1.2 million. Besides, there are progressives with small jackpots, like Indiana Jane, Invasion and Tea Cup Dragons, all from RTG.

Table games

The table games section could be represented with more titles than it actually is. As of writing the review, the online casino offered 9 blackjack tables (Double Deck Blackjack, Perfect Pairs Blackjack, 21 Classic Blackjack), four roulette tables (only European and American variations), a couple of baccarat and craps. Specialty games (bingo, scratch cards and keno) include around 20 titles. Generally, Bovada is somewhat underperforming with regard to the Table Games component. However, this shortage is greatly offset by an excellent live casino.

Live casino in Bovada

All live dealer games in the online casino come from Realtime Gaming. The lobby is arranged in a friendly way, enabling a user to select a suitable game without hopping fruitlessly from one to another. The point is that every live game thumbnail in the lobby shows brief details such as a dealer photo and table limits. For example, Early Payout Blackjack comes in three optional limits: 1) $5–$100; 2) $25–$1000 and 3) $100–$2500. Some blackjack tables have unlimited seat, while others allow for seven players only but have a great Bet Behind feature.

Roulette is available in only two variations: European and American. There are three table limits to choose from before entering whatever table: $1–$300, $5–$1500 and $10–$3000. Two baccarat tables offer three bet ranges: $5–$100, $25–$1000 and $100–$2500.

Bonuses and promotions

The casino has two welcome packages. One of them is targeted at fiat money depositors and it consists of three bonuses, each giving a 100% match up to $1000. All bonuses are subject to the wagering requirement of x25 (live dealer games are excluded).

Alternatively, new bitcoin users can score another welcome package that consists of three identical bonuses that match the first, second and third bitcoin deposits at 125%, up to $1250 each. The WR is the same as in the regular welcome pack.

Needless to say, as any other reputable venue, Bovada has an extensive and well-elaborated Rewards Program that allows players for earning comp points when betting real money and then exchanging them into cash.

Reviewed by Mason Barrington