New Account Sign-Up

At the Bovada homepage, you will see a menubar at the top of the their layout.

Click on the red Join button to open up the the Registration Form for creating an account.

Registration Form

Unlike other online gaming sites, Bovada has mastered a simple registration form, making sign-up a smooth and painless process. Everything is handled in one simple form. Make sure to enter your real information if you plan to play for real money.

To begin the sign-up the basic information is required.

You will be asked to enter the following:

• First Name
• Last Name
• Birth of Date
• Mobile Number
• E-mail
• Password
• Currency
• Zip Code

Maker sure to enter a real mobile number, as you will be asked to verify your account with an SMS code from Bovada.

Also you will need to accept the terms of Bovada, making sure you are of legal gambling age in your local jurisdiction. You will also be accepting the Bovada “Terms of Service” by creating an account, so make sure click on the link to read the ToS before submitting your registration form.

Click on the red Register button to create an account.

Account Authorization

As mentioned, you will need to provide your real information later on when you make a transaction, like deposit or request a withdrawal, for the first time from the Bovada Cashier. You will only need to do this once for each new banking or card account used.

You won’t need to do this now, but we are showing you a quick glimpse of what you will be asked to fill out when you make you first deposit when you claim the 100% Welcome Bonus. You will also need to provide a photocopy of you ID and the front and back of the card you are using. Bovada may also request a copy of a recent utility bill and/or banking statement.

SMS Verification

After submitting your registration form, you will be a sent an SMS verification text from Bovada.

Enter the number you received in your SMS text message to complete the registration process.

4-Digit Security Pin

You will then be asked to enter a 4-Digit Security Pin to use when you request a withdrawal form your balance at the Cashier.

Make sure to store this information in a secure location and do not share with others. This 4-digit code is being requested by Bovada to add one layer of security to your hard earned money.

Welcome Bonus Code

This step will be optional, but we strongly recommend you enter your desired Welcome Bonus now, before making your first deposit. The reason being, is that the Welcome Bonuses are only good on your first ever deposit. So if you forget to enter the promo code and make a deposit, you will be ineligible to receive the Welcome Bonus.

So if you plan to claim the Bovada Poker Welcome Bonus for a 100% Match Bonus, use the PWB500 bonus code on this pop-up.

Deposit

If you are interested in making your deposit now, you can do so on this window.

Here you will have the option to deposit with Bitcoin, Zelle and Credit Cards to name a few.

We will cover Deposits in detail later in the review.

Profile Menu

To make a deposit, you will first need to access the Profile Menu. You can get there by clicking on the the Profile Icon on the top right corner of the page. This will open the main menu, where you can access account related activities

Here you will find the Deposit menu item.

Cashier Page

The Cashier page will show you all the available options you have to fund your Bovada account.

You will be able to use your money across the different Bovada gaming mini-webistes besides Poker, like the Bovada Casino or Sportsbook.

The main deposit options will be Bitcoin, Credit Card and Zelle. You can also fund your account with Vouchers or Bitcoin Cash.

Bitcoin Deposit

To make a deposit with Bitcoin, you will need to use a third-party eWallet to fund your Bovada account.

You will have the option to use your eWallet to scan the QR Code or enter the Bitcoin address string. Either of the two options will work. We recommend you read the Bovada Bitcoin Deposit primer, which you can read about by clicking on the “Need Help Making a Bitcoin Deposit?” banner in this same window.

If you would like to claim the Poker Welcome Bonus, before sending your payment through your eWallet, you should choose your Welcome Bonus from the promotional offer drop down or enter the PWB500 promo code. Once done, send your payment and you should receive the bonus once your Bitcoin transaction is complete.

Also on this screen, you will see the current BTC to USD exchange rate.

Credit Card Deposits

For those looking to use a Credit Cards to fund your Bovada account, you will the have option to use a card from Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You will need to provide the basic credit card information to complete your transaction:

• Card Number
• Expiration Date
• SSN (Last 4-Digits)
• Street Address

For deposit amount, you will be able to enter the amount you want to deposit manually, or quick pick from predefined options of $25/$50/$100/$200/$300/$400/$500/$100.

At the bottom you can choose your promotional offer from the bonus dropdown menu. If you want to claim the Welcome Bonus, use bonus code PWB500.

Other Deposit Options

Bovada has additional deposit options like Zelle. You will use your Zelle account to purchase Bitcoins from the LocalBitcoins.com website. You will need to register for an account at that website. This may be the ideal solution for those that don’t have a Bitcoin funded eWallet or Credit Card.

There will be a list of options to purchase predefined amounts. Click the buy button and it will take you to LocalBitcoins.com, where you will use your Zelle account to complete the purchase. Once the transaction goes through, your account will be funded.

Credit Card Verification Agreement

If it is your first time using a credit card, you will need complete the Verification Agreement.

To get the form you must fill out, you will need to head over the Forms & Agreements page. The link can be found at the footer of all the Bovada Poker Lobby or any other Bovada page.

You will be asked to prove your identity and that you are the main user of the credit card. This means you will need to provide a photocopy of your Government ID, like a Driver’s License, and the front and back of the credit card you plan to use.

Next you will need to provide the following:

• Your Name
• Registered Email for your Bovada Account
• Card Number
• Expiration Date

You will need to then agree to the terms of the agreement and that you are the valid user of the account by signing the form.

Once you are done, you will need to scan the complete form and email it back to the Bovada email provided on the form.

Bovada will then review your application. Once approved, you will be allowed to use your credit card to complete your deposit. If you do not want to wait, you can choose to fund your account now with Bitcoin.

Withdrawals – Menu

Once you have completed the terms of your active bonus, you will be able to request a payout from your Bovada account.

To request a withdrawal, head over to the Cashier page. You will to click on the yellow profile icon on the top right corner of the website. This will open up your profile menu, where you will click on the Withdraw menu item.

When you’re ready to request a payout from AmericasCardRoom, you can do so at the Withdrawal tab at the Cashier. You can also directly get there by selecting the Withdrawal menu option under My Accounts in the top main menubar.

For payout options, you will be able to request payment from Bitcoin, Alt-Cryptocurrencies, MG / Money Transfer and Paper checks.

To learn more about each option of payment, you can contact customer service at Americas Cardroom.

Withdrawals Page

At the Withdrawals page, you will see the amount available to be withdrawn from your account. On the right you will see the withdrawal options and limits for each of them.

Bitcoin

No Fee

Transfer time up to 15 minutes, up to 3 in a day

Minimum of $10, with no daily limit

 

Bitcoin Cash

No Fee

Transfer time up to 15 minutes, up to 3 in a day

Minimum of $10, with no daily limit

 

Player Transfer

No Fee

Transfer time up to 15 minutes

Minimum of $10, with a $15k daily limit

 

Voucher

No Fee

Transfer time up to 15 minutes, up to 3 in a day

Minimum of $10, with a $5k daily limit

 

Check by Couriter

No Fee

Transfer time up to 15 days, 1 every 7 days

Minimum of $100, with no limit

 

Click on the options you would like to use to request a payout.

Withdrawals – Bitcoin

As example of how the Withdrawal will look, we will use Bitcoin as an example.

All the information you will need to see will be on the right side of the page. Here you will see an overview of all the limits for the funding option of your choice, so there is no need to go back to previous page.

For Bitcoin, you will be asked to enter your Billing Address and the amount you wish to withdraw. Once you are done, click next. There you will need to provide your eWallet address for where you would like to received your payment. Once your request is approved by Bovada, you account should be funded shortly. The approval may take a couple of business days.