MyBookie vs. Bovada

Since 2011, Bovada has served US online sports bettors, casino gamblers, and online poker players. The first spin-off of Bodog, the online sportsbook has proudly accepted US players when many sports betting sites pulled out of the US. Despite its US focus, Bovada offers online sports betting on global sporting events. Online casino players will find plenty of action with proprietary casino games. Online poker can enjoy online poker with anonymous tables. The site focuses heavily on recreational gamblers and has historically restricted professional gamblers.

Bovada Pros and Cons

Pros

• USA Players Accepted
• Live Betting, Racebook, and esports Available
• Online Poker and Online Casino Available
• Generous BTC Deposit Bonuses

Cons

• High Fee ($100) Check Withdrawals
• Advantage players not welcome

MyBookie is another popular US-facing sportsbook and online casino. Operating since 2014, the site prides itself on offering action of every sport imaginable, and then some. The site accepts Bitcoin and various altcoins, making it a perfect Bitcoin sportsbook. However, professional gamblers are prohibited.

My Bookie Pros and Cons

Pros

• Accepts US Players
• Unique Betting Categories
• Online Casino Games Available
• Racebook, Live Betting and esports Available

Cons

• Higher minimum deposits compared to other sportsbooks
• Professional bettors not allowed

	Bovada	Mybookie
US Players Accepted	Yes	Yes
Cryptocurrencies Accepted	Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash	Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin
Live Betting	Yes	Yes
ESports	Yes	Yes
Racebook	Yes	Yes
Beginner Friendly	Yes	Yes
Anonymous Accounts	No	No
Deposit Options	Crypto, Credit Cards, Bank Transfer, P2P, Matchpay	Crypto, Credit Cards, Moneygram
Support	Forum, Email, Live Chat	Email, Live Chat, Messenger, Telephone
Online Casino	Yes	Yes
Online Poker	Yes	No
Deposit Fees	5.9% for Credit Cards	5% for Credit Cards
Withdrawal Speeds (Crypto)	15 minutes (Once every 3 days)	Up to 2 Business Days

Depositing MyBookie and Bovada is easy. You can deposit using either fiat or cryptocurrency. For fiat deposits, both gambling sites accept credit cards. Both sites accept Visa and MasterCard. MyBookie also takes prepaid credit cards along with debit cards. Otherwise, MyBookie accepts MoneyGram for fiat deposits, while Bovada accepts MatchPay and bank transfers. Bovada also allows players on the network to send funds to other players via P2P transfers.

Bovada has the clear advantage for minimum deposits. The minimum deposit for MatchPay and credit cards is $20. Bank transfers have a $50 minimum. MyBookie requires a minimum deposit of $45 for credit cards and $100 for Moneygram.

You’ll pay a fee when depositing with credit cards, and MyBookie’s fees are lower. The fee on card deposits is 5% as opposed to 5.9% for Bovada.

When cashing out, your options for fiat will be limited on both sites. Bovada only offers check by courier, and only if you have $100 or more in your account. For MyBookie, you can cash out using E-Check or Bank Wire. For E-Check, you have to have at least $50, and you will pay at least a $5 fee. The fee can go up to $40 depending on how much you cash out.

Bovada allows you one free fiat withdrawal per month. Subsequent withdrawals will cost you $100, and you must have at least $100 in your account.

Cryptocurrencies Accepted

Your best option for depositing at both sites is cryptocurrency. Both sites take Bitcoin and select altcoin. For Bovada, your only other option is Bitcoin Cash. For MyBookie, you can deposit using BCH, Litecoin, and Ripple.

Bovada’s minimum crypto deposit is $10. At MyBookie, you can deposit $20 or more in crypto for free. However, if you deposit less than $20, you will be subject to a fee of $5. There’s never a fee for crypto deposits at Bovada.

There’s never a fee to withdraw at either site. However, it will take you longer to get your funds from MyBookie. MyBookie uses manual processing, and it can take up to two business days to get your funds. With Bovada, crypto transfers take approximately 15 minutes, depending on blockchain traffic. The catch is you can only cash out on Bovada every 3 days.

Sportsbook Services

When comparing MyBookie vs. Bovada, both sites look similar at first glance. However, a deeper inspection shows that MyBookie has a slight edge over Bovada. Both sites offer a sportsbook, racebook, Live Betting, and esports. Both sites offer bets on global sporting events.

However, MyBookie has a bit better selection of sports. They claim to offer bets on every sport in the world and then some. When looking at the site, MyBookie has some unusual bet options. For example, you can bet on whether certain YouTubers will reach 100 million subscribers. You can make prop bets on various WWE and pro wrestling events. You can even bet on the name of the next Pope.

If you’re a professional gambler or an advantage player, then you will probably want to skip both of these sites. Bovada is famous for blocking advantage players or those that win too much money on its sportsbook. MyBookie actually has a stated policy prohibiting professional bettors.

Both sites are geared to recreational sports bettors, and both are user friendly. If you like to bet on your mobile devices, you should have no problem as both sites offer a fully-optimized mobile site that runs smoothly on most platforms.

Online Casino and Online Poker

You’ll find online casino games at both MyBookie and Bovada, but both sites are a bit on the smaller side. Bovada spreads its own mix of casino games using proprietary software. You can play online slots, blackjack, video poker, and various table games. Live Dealer games are also available.

MyBookie offers online casino gaming from BetSoft. They have over 60 of the top BetSoft slot games along with blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and various table games like Caribbean Poker. The site also offers a selection of Live Dealer games. When choosing between MyBookie vs. Bovada, MyBookie games will be slightly better in terms of presentation and available gaming.

When comparing MyBookie vs. Bovada for online poker, there’s no contest. Bovada is the only site that offers online poker. Bovada’s online poker site is primarily focused on Texas Hold’em and Omaha Poker games. You can play cash games, tournaments, and even fast-fold Zone Poker.

Bovada offers anonymous tables, allowing recreational players to shield themselves from pro players. The site has $1.5 million in guaranteed poker tournaments each week.

Promotions

Both MyBookie and Bovada offer a wide variety of promotional offers, with Bovada slightly trumping MyBookie in quality. For example, Bovada gives Bitcoin depositors a 75% sign up bonus as opposed to a 50% welcome bonus from MyBookie.

MyBookie gives a 150% match bonus offer for the casino, but it is capped at 750%. Bovada has a 125% match, but it has a max of $3,750.

However, the reload and ongoing player bonuses are better for MyBookie. If you like to bet on horse racing, MyBookie offers an 8% horse rebate once you have an established account. They also offer reload bonuses and both daily and weekend bonuses for casino games.

Both sites offer a referral program. Bovada offers a Refer-a-Friend bonus worth 200% of your friend’s first deposit. MyBookie offers a 250% bonus.

Out of the two, Bovada is the only site offering player rewards. With player rewards, you’ll earn points by betting on sports or playing online casino games or online poker. Points can be exchanged for cash and prizes.

One thing to note is the terms and conditions of the welcome bonus for both sites. If you use the Welcome Bonus at MyBookie, you will not be able to cash out for 30 days after making your first deposit, even if you manage to clear your bonus. Bovada does not have this restriction.

Help and Support

If you need help, both sites have you covered. You can start by accessing the Help Center on both sites. Both sites offer a robust help center, but we found MyBookie to be a bit better organized and complete.

If you need additional help, Bovada has community forums where you can ask other users for assistance. You can also contact customer service via email and live chat.

MyBookie offers both email, live chat, and messenger support. They also provide two toll-free lines for support. There is a dedicated line for general customer support and a line for wagering support.

If you’re a casual sports bettor, the choice between MyBookie vs. Bovada comes down to personal preference. Those that like betting on sports like Cricket or desire to do a lot of prop betting will probably find MyBookie a better option. The same is true if you want to deposit with anything other than Bitcoin or BCH.

If you’re an advantage player or professional gambler, avoid MyBookie altogether. Bovada may still block your account but depending on your variance, you may be ok.

For online casino players, we recommend MyBookie over Bovada simply because BetSoft games are of higher quality than the proprietary games offered at Bovada. Of course, Bovada is the clear winner in online poker as MyBookie doesn’t provide a site.

To learn more about both sites, check out our MyBookie sportsbook review and our Bovada casino review.