Bodog88 Live Dealer Review
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Bodog88 Casino
rated 3 out of 5
based on 16 player ratings
General |
Bodog88
is Bodogbrand.com's Asian facing online gambling operation, operated by
Haydock Entertainment under an exclusive license to use the Bodog brand
throughout Asia. Bodog.com was founded in 1994 by Calvin Ayre, and
is one of the world's best known online gambling brands, celebrating
it's 3 millionth registered customer in May 2009.
They operate an
online sportsbook, casino, poker room and mobile casino, and now via Bodog88,
a live dealer casino aimed at the Asian playing market.
Licensing here is a little confusing but basically
Bodog88's license to offer online casino games to the Asian market is
granted by the Philippine government. The
more complete picture is as follows:
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Haydock Entertainment operates (exclusive rights
to the Bodog brand in Asia) the bodog88 live dealer casino;
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Haydock's license to offer live casino and online
gambling generally comes pursuant to an Interactive Gaming License
issued by the
First Cagayan Corporation;
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The First Cagayan Corporation is the
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) appointed Master Licensor
of internet gaming;
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CEZA is a government owned and controlled
corporation of the Republic of the Philippines.
They currently operate 2 distinct live casinos:
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Games
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Games offered:
Blackjack, Baccarat,
Roulette,
Sicbo, Dragon Tiger
Accessing the live dealers:
Choose either 'Grand Bodog Casino' or 'Eagle Club Casino' at Bodog88's
live dealer page. Both are browser playable, with no software
download required. Eagle Club games may only be played with a
real-money funded account. All games in Grand Bodog Casino can now be
played in practice (free play) mode or with real money once you have
registered a Bodog88 account.
The Grand Bodog Casino games (proprietary platform)...
Baccarat
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Live baccarat with high limits
Play Regular, High Roller, VIP or Private
table.
Zone Baccarat also offered (fast deal...10s between deals).
Maximum bets for Private games:
USD 2,000
MYR 80,000
RMB 500,000
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Super 6 Baccarat
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Super 6 baccarat
Banker wins pay 1:1 instead of 0.95:1, except for a Banker 6
win...0.5:1. Super 6 side bet pays 12:1
Table limits:
Minimum - $1, Maximum - $2000
Learn more |
Roulette
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Live roulette
This is European (single zero) roulette. Choose from the regular
or high roller table
Table limits:
Minimum - $1, Maximum - $500
Learn more |
Dragon Tiger
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Live Dragon Tiger
Highest single card wins. Bet on Dragon, Tiger, Tie or type of
card dealt...suit, odd/even, big/small.
Minimum bet: $1, Maximum bet $2,000
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Sicbo
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Live Sicbo
Table limits:
Minimum - $1
Maximum - $2,000

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The Eagle Club Casino games (HoGaming dealers
based in Manila studio)...
Baccarat
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Live baccarat
Standard (small video) or Grand Baccarat which presents in full
screen video view (pictured). Private tables available.
Banker (0.95:1), Player (1:1), Tie (8:1)
Minimum bet: $1, Maximum bet $5,000
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Blackjack
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Live blackjack
Multi-player (7 seat) table. Eight decks in shoe, blackjack
pays 3:2 and dealer stands on all 17s
Minimum bet: $25, Maximum bet $5,000
Choose Standard or high limit VIP tables
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Roulette
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Live roulette
This is European (single zero) roulette. Private tables available
Table limits:
Minimum - $1
Maximum - $1,000

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Roulette (pro bet)
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Live roulette 'Pro Bet'
European (single zero) roulette presented with a few additional
bet options than standard roulette and a larger video.
Table limits:
Minimum - $1
Maximum - $1,000

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Dragon Tiger
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Live Dragon Tiger
This simplified form of baccarat is presented in small and large
video screen formats. The large screen version (shown left) is
called Grand Dragon Tiger.
Minimum bet: $1, Maximum bet $5,000
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Sicbo
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Live Sicbo
Table limits:
Minimum bet: $1
Maximum bet: $2,500

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Supported Currencies, Languages |
Currencies supported: USD, EUR, GBP, MYR, SGD, RMB (人民币),
TWD, THB
Languages supported: English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese
Simplified
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Deposit / Withdrawal Options
and Support |
Deposit by: VISA, Mastercard, Smartcash,
Postcash, Fastpay, Click2Pay, Moneybookers Fast Debit, International
Bank Wire, Local Bank transfer (For China only)
Withdraw by: As above
Support: 24/7 live chat, phone, email.
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