Bodog: Canada's casino, sportsbook & poker home since 1994. Three decades on, all three verticals still sit under a single account. Deposit in Canadian dollars through Interac e-Transfer, claim a 100% match up to C$700 plus 75 free spins, and chat with our 24/7 support whenever you need a hand. From hockey props to NBA futures, from Microgaming slots to Evolution live dealer, from Sit & Go tournaments to high-stakes cash games — three decades of experience under one roof.
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Bodog launched in 1994 when Canadian entrepreneur Calvin Ayre saw what was coming for online gambling and built a platform around three core verticals — casino, sportsbook and poker — designed for North American players. Three decades later, Bodog remains one of the most recognisable brands in Canadian iGaming, with deep roots in the local market, full CAD support and the kind of veteran operational backbone you only get from running a business through the dot-com boom, the 2008 financial crisis, the 2011 poker shake-out and the 2020 streaming-era surge.
For Canadians, the appeal is simple: everything in one account. Deposit Canadian dollars through Interac e-Transfer in seconds. Bet on the Stanley Cup, the Grey Cup, NBA matchups or UFC fights at competitive odds. Spin 200+ casino slots from Microgaming, Real Time Gaming, Betsoft and Rival. Play Texas Hold'em cash games or weekly $100K tournaments. Or claim a 150% Bitcoin bonus up to C$900 and use BTC, BCH, ETH and LTC for fee-free deposits and same-day withdrawals.
Bodog operates under Curacao eGaming licence 1668/JAZ with additional licensing from Antigua & Barbuda's FSRC. We're an international operator, not a provincial one — but we've spent 30 years tailoring the product for Canadian players, with Interac as the anchor payment method, 24/7 English-language support and a sportsbook that takes Canadian sports seriously.
The Canadian iGaming market has more options than ever, but a 30-year track record is harder to manufacture than a flashy welcome offer. Here's what Bodog brings to the table.
Bodog isn't a marketing-agency brand spun up last quarter. It's a 30-year operating story — and a lot of what makes it work today only makes sense when you know how it got here.
In 1994, the World Wide Web was barely usable and online payments were a frontier. Canadian entrepreneur Calvin Ayre, working out of British Columbia, registered the Bodog name and started building what would become one of the first true multi-vertical online gambling platforms. Sports betting, casino games and poker — all under one brand, all running on the same player wallet.
For most of the next decade Bodog grew quietly through word of mouth among North American players, then loudly when Calvin Ayre landed on the cover of Forbes magazine in 2006 as a self-made internet billionaire. By the late 2000s, Bodog was one of the largest online poker rooms in the world and a recognised name in the North American sportsbook market.
After the 2011 "Black Friday" enforcement actions in the United States, Bodog made the strategic decision to exit the US market entirely and double down on the markets where the brand had the strongest history: Canada and Latin America. The US-facing rights were sold to a separate operator (Bovada), and the original Bodog brand continued under the operating entities you see today — primarily Bodog Entertainment Group, with the Canadian-facing product run through Connaught Media B.V. (licensed in Curacao) and IL Nido Limited (licensed in Antigua & Barbuda).
The refocus paid off. Bodog Canada kept the multi-vertical DNA — casino + sportsbook + poker — and added deep Canadian payment infrastructure: Interac e-Transfer support, full CAD wallets, and a sportsbook built around Canadian sporting calendars (NHL, CFL, NBA, UFC, CPL soccer).
The pandemic-era surge in online gambling pushed Bodog to invest heavily in two areas: crypto payments and mobile UX. Today you can deposit and withdraw in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin with no fees from our side, and the welcome offer includes a dedicated 150% Bitcoin bonus up to C$900 (promo code NVSTARS787) on top of the standard 100% up to C$700 casino welcome match.
The mobile experience runs as a progressive web app — no download required — and the same wallet, the same Bodog Rewards balance, and the same support team follow you between desktop and mobile sessions. Casino, sportsbook and poker live on the same login.
Most operators specialise. Bodog has run all three flagship gambling verticals since 1994 — and you can move funds between them without re-depositing.
Bodog's casino is on the smaller side by deliberate design: around 200 carefully curated games rather than a 10,000-title firehose. The libraries come from Microgaming, Real Time Gaming, Betsoft, Rival Gaming and Evolution Gaming for live dealer. Expect classic three-reel slots, modern video slots, blackjack and roulette variants, video poker, specialty games like keno, and a full live-dealer floor with English-speaking dealers around the clock.
Bodog's sportsbook is built for Canadian bettors. Full NHL coverage with live pucklines, period bets and prop markets. CFL Grey Cup futures and weekly lines. NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC, soccer (Premier League, MLS, Canadian Premier League, Champions League, World Cup), tennis, golf, esports and entertainment markets. Live in-play betting on 30+ sports, cash-out where available, and same-game parlays on major leagues.
Bodog Poker runs Texas Hold'em (No-Limit, Pot-Limit, Limit), Omaha and short-deck cash games across micro to high stakes, plus a full tournament schedule including weekly six-figure guaranteed events, Sit & Go formats, satellite tournaments and the long-running Bodog Anonymous Tables — where player IDs are hidden to level the playing field against trackers and HUDs.
New to any of these? Our game guides cover the rules, real RTPs, common mistakes and house-edge calculations for blackjack, roulette, baccarat and slots — written for Canadian players in plain English.
Two parallel welcome offers, depending on which deposit method you use. Pick the one that suits how you play — or stack the standard casino match with the sportsbook and poker offers if you plan to use all three verticals.
Wagering requirements apply to all welcome offers (typically 25x for the casino match, lower for the standard C$600 promo). See the full bonus page for terms, expiration windows, eligible games and contribution rates by game type.
Every wager you place on casino, sportsbook or poker earns Bodog Rewards points. Hit tier thresholds and you unlock better point conversion ratios, faster withdrawal processing, dedicated host service and access to invite-only promotions.
| Tier | How to reach it | Main benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Automatic at sign-up | Base points accrual, monthly promotions, standard support |
| Silver | Sustained monthly activity | Improved points-to-cash conversion, faster withdrawal queue, weekly reload offers |
| Gold | Regular high-volume play | Priority support, free withdrawals, exclusive tournament access, surprise bonuses |
| Platinum | By invitation | Dedicated VIP host, custom limits, expedited 24-hour withdrawals, hospitality at select events |
| Black Diamond | Top tier, invitation only | White-glove account management, custom welcome packages, premium event invitations, the works |
Rewards points can be redeemed for cash credits, sportsbook free bets, casino free spins or tournament entries — your choice. The Bodog Rewards balance is unified across casino, sportsbook and poker, so a hand of blackjack and a hockey props bet both count toward the same tier progress.
Bodog is an international operator with three decades of regulated history. Here's exactly who's behind the brand and which authorities oversee it.
| Brand | Bodog Casino Canada |
| Parent group | Bodog Entertainment Group (founded 1994 by Calvin Ayre) |
| Canadian-facing operator | Connaught Media B.V. (Curacao) |
| Additional operator | IL Nido Limited (Antigua & Barbuda) |
| Primary licence | Curacao eGaming — certificate 1668/JAZ |
| Secondary licence | Antigua & Barbuda Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) |
| Regulator | Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) plus FSRC Antigua & Barbuda |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Headquartered | Antigua & Barbuda (Caribbean operations centre) |
| Audit | Third-party RNG and payout audits, results published annually |
Bodog operates internationally under Curacao licensing rather than a provincial Canadian licence. For Ontario-based players who specifically want an AGCO/iGO-licensed operator, you have other options — but for the rest of Canada (and for any player who values 30 years of operating history), Bodog has been the established choice since 1994.
Interac e-Transfer is the headline option for Canadians — instant CAD deposits, no card declines, no currency conversion. Crypto is the second pillar, with same-day withdrawals and no operator-side fees.
| Method | Min deposit | Deposit time | Withdrawal time | Bodog fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interac e-Transfer | C$20 | Instant | 24-72 hours | C$0 |
| Visa / Mastercard | C$20 | Instant | Bank cheque or Interac payout | C$0 |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | C$20 equivalent | Within 1 hour (after confirmations) | Same day | C$0 |
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | C$20 equivalent | Within 1 hour | Same day | C$0 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | C$20 equivalent | Within 1 hour | Same day | C$0 |
| Litecoin (LTC) | C$20 equivalent | Within 1 hour | Same day | C$0 |
| Bank transfer / Cheque | C$100 | 3-5 business days | 5-10 business days | C$0 (carrier may apply) |
Bodog does not charge deposit or withdrawal fees on its end. Your bank, card issuer or crypto network may apply their own fees. Withdrawal processing begins after KYC verification is complete — typically a one-time, one-business-day process.
| Website | bodog-casino-ca.net |
| Year founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Calvin Ayre |
| Operator | Connaught Media B.V. (Curacao) / IL Nido Limited (Antigua & Barbuda) |
| Licence | Curacao eGaming 1668/JAZ + Antigua FSRC |
| Languages | English (Canadian) |
| Currency | CAD (C$) + BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC |
| Minimum deposit | C$20 (CAD), crypto equivalent for BTC/BCH/ETH/LTC |
| Minimum age | 19+ (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec) |
| Interac e-Transfer | Yes — deposits and withdrawals |
| Mobile | Progressive web app, iOS and Android browsers |
| Live dealer | Yes — Evolution Gaming tables, English-speaking dealers |
| Sportsbook | Yes — NHL, CFL, NBA, UFC, soccer, esports |
| Poker | Yes — cash games, tournaments, Anonymous Tables |
The whole flow — create account, verify, deposit, claim bonus — usually takes under ten minutes if you have your ID handy. KYC is a one-time process.
Note on age: Bodog enforces a minimum age of 19, which matches most Canadian provinces. Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec residents who are 18+ may also register.
Bodog has been in this industry long enough to know the difference between a member who enjoys an evening of poker and a member who needs help. We've built tools — and trained our support team — for both.
For independent help in Canada, contact the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) at responsiblegambling.org, or call ConnexOntario at the helpline number listed on our contact page. Provincial helplines are also available across Canada.
Bodog operates internationally under a Curacao eGaming licence (certificate 1668/JAZ) issued to Connaught Media B.V., with additional licensing from the Antigua & Barbuda FSRC. Canadians have been able to play at Bodog continuously since 1994. Bodog is not a provincial Canadian licensee (it's not part of the AGCO/iGO Ontario system, for example), but Canadian players from any province are accepted and full Canadian-dollar wallets are supported.
Two main options: 100% match up to C$700 plus 75 free spins using promo code NVSTARS787 (for Interac, Visa or Mastercard deposits), or 150% match up to C$900 using promo code NVSTARS787 (for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum or Litecoin deposits). There are also separate welcome offers for the sportsbook and poker products, available inside your account.
Yes — Interac e-Transfer is the most popular deposit and withdrawal method for Canadian Bodog members. Deposits are instant (typically credited within one minute), withdrawals process in 24-72 hours once KYC is complete, and there are no fees from our side. Minimum deposit is C$20.
Same day in nearly all cases. Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin withdrawals process within a few hours of the request being approved. The Bitcoin route is recommended for members who want both the higher welcome bonus (150% up to C$900) and the fastest withdrawals.
Yes. Bodog runs a full sportsbook on the same wallet as casino and poker. NHL with full puck-line and prop coverage, CFL Grey Cup futures and weekly lines, NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC, Premier League and MLS soccer, Canadian Premier League, tennis, golf, esports and entertainment. Live in-play betting is available on most major sports.
Since 1994 — over 30 years. Bodog was founded by Canadian entrepreneur Calvin Ayre and was one of the very first multi-vertical online gambling brands (casino + sportsbook + poker on one account). The brand has operated continuously for North American and Latin American markets since then, with the Canadian-facing product run today through Connaught Media B.V. (Curacao) and IL Nido Limited (Antigua & Barbuda).
Bodog runs as a progressive web app — you access casino, sportsbook and poker from your mobile browser without installing anything from the App Store or Google Play. The mobile experience is full-featured: same wallet, same Bodog Rewards balance, same support team. See our App page for setup details and home-screen install instructions.
19+ matches the standard for most Canadian provinces. Members in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec who are 18+ may also register. Age and identity verification (KYC) is mandatory before your first withdrawal — typically a one-time, one-business-day process where you upload a photo of government-issued ID and a recent proof of address.
