About the advertiers on the Wizard of Odds

Last update: December 2005

The Wizard and his Cadillac.

I have only one advertiser on the whole site, and I'm proud to say that advertiser is Bodog Casino, whom I personally endorse. They're a safe and fun place to play your hard-earned dollar whether your game is sports, poker, or casino games -- and you can play all three on the same account. However where Bodog is truly outstanding is in customer support. With most online gaming companies it can be difficult getting a response from anyone, and if you do it is often slow and handled by somebody with little understanding of gambling or even of English. But when you call Bodog you can be confident that someone will answer right away and will be competent to help you.

I'm so confident that you'll have a good experience with Bodog that if you have a problem getting paid and you can't resolve it with them on your own, I'll talk to them myself. I personally have known the Bodog management for about three years and always found them to be professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. (More on my mediation service.)

Bodog gives a 10% bonus on your first deposit, whether play is for their casino, sportsbook, or poker rooms. The only casino games that don't count towards the wagering requirements are Pontoon, Caribbean 21, and opposites bets (e.g., both Red/Black in roulete, or Pass/Don't Pass in craps). The playthrough requirement in order to be able to cash out the bonus depends on what method you use to deposit your money, as shown in the table at right.

Playthrough Requirement
Casino	15x deposit + bonus
Sportsbook	1x deposit + bonus
Poker	Must earn 3 poker points for every $1 of bonus

Bodog's bonus is a "phantom" bonus, meaning if you request a payout before you're met the playthrough requirement, the bonus disappears from your account.

For more details see Bodog's bonus terms.

Personally I deposited $5000 in August 2004 and the bonus was given immediately. Over a year later I'm still playing it through in the sports book.

Of special note at Bodog is their weekly $100,000 poker tournament. Yes, that's $100k, every week.

Bodog uses Real Time Gaming software, and that link takes you to my review of that software brand.

I want my readers to have a good experience when they wager online and that's why I'm happy to recommend Bodog exclusively. (Visit Bodog Casino)

Before you play at Bodog or any other online casino please carefully read the terms and conditions of the bonus offers as printed at their website. I make no promises that the terms I list above are current and accurate. If you find my summary is incorrect please let me know.

To those who have never gambled on the Internet before you should know that if you win money in the casino and then make a withdrawal you may be asked to supply verification of you identity. This usually constitutes a photocopy or scan of picture identification (usually a driver's license) and a utility bill. The reason for this is some players have abused promotions by playing them multiple times under false names. This is a reasonable request on the part of the casino. If you are not willing to supply the documents then you shouldn't wager online.

The Wizard with the Bodog Girls (Las Vegas, Sept. 2005)