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Top 4 Alternatives to Cake Online Poker Sites

If you were recently shut out of your online poker room on the Cake Network, here are the top 4 online poker sites that accept US-based real-money players.

  Bovada Poker
110% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000!
No-download version available!
Play online poker at Bovada.lv. Play online poker games for free or download our free poker software and get to the real game. We offer the very best in poker games including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, 7 Card Stud, and more. 

  Americas Cardroom
100% bonus on initial deposits between $50 and $1000!
And we think America deserves the freedom to fund their online Poker account with ease. That’s why we’ve made playing for real money incredibly easy at Americas Cardroom. Start by downloading our free online Poker software

  OddsMaker.com Poker
100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000!
Our online poker card games test your mettle and challenge your preconceived notions of playing caliber. As a leading source of poker tournaments and rooms, Odds Maker has countless return customers

  iHoldem Poker
150% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $500!
Bonus Code: PLAY150. At iHoldem, we are as passionate about Texas Hold’em as you are. Whatever your stakes, you will find live poker room action on iHoldem Poker’s Texas Hold’em tables 24/7. 

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Why you need to have multiple online sportsbook accounts

Betting through an online sportsbook is a great way to add to the enjoyment of watching a match on television or in person. Savvy gamblers have multiple online sportsbook accounts to:

  • shop for the best lines — getting an extra 5-10% can make a big difference in your bankroll over the course of a year
  • find a large variety of prop bets — proposition bets come in all flavors, and different online sportsbook will tend to offer different types of proposition bets
  • negotiate a better deposit bonus — when calling to make a deposit, mention that you have other online sportsbook accounts where you are considering making this deposit
  • find arbitrage opportunities — rarely, you can make a wager on both sides of a particular bet (one wager each at different online sportbooks) and ensure that you have small win

I’ve been betting at online sportsbooks for over 5 years, and have had my share of hassles with deposits, withdrawing, and poor customer service. Thankfully, those hassles are behind me, as I have been betting at these great online sportsbook for the past several years:

  • Bovada: 50% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $500
  • Intertops: 25% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $400
  • Oddsmaker: 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000

All three of these online sportsbooks accept players from the United States, as well as from most other parts of the world.

Here is the complete list of online sportsbooks in the The Online Casino Gambling Directory so you can do your own research if you’d like. But take it from me, you won’t do any better than these three online sportsbooks.
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Bovada Online Casino Benefits — Simplified

I find it frustrating that both land and online casinos have such confusing rewards programs. I’m sure there are marketing reasons behind this — if they just came out and stated the percentage of your betting dollars that you get back, you’d probably be insulted.

In any event, here is the new rewards program at Bovada Online Casino. It goes into effect on Monday, August 13, 2012.

Play… Earn… Enjoy…
Slots 3 points for every $10 bet 100 points equals $1 in casino chips
Table Games 2 points for every $10 bet
Blackjack 1point for every $10 bet
Video Poker 1 point for every $10 bet

Now here is my simplified view of the new rewards program.

Play… Get Back
Slots 0.3%
Table Games 0.2%
Blackjack 0.1%
Video Poker 0.1%

Better than nothing, I guess.

Oh, and one more thing — There will also be a 100% Match Bonus Code available every week so that you get even more by playing at Bovada Online Casino.

Good luck at the casino!

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6 Reasons to Join Bovada Sportsbook Before 2012 Summer Games

I’ve been playing at Bovada (and its predecesor, Bodog) for years. Never had any problems with them.

If you are planning on betting on the events at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, here are six reasons why you should open and fund an account with Bovada .

  1. New Depositors benefit from a Free Sports Bet up to $100 – while many lean on signup bonuses in trying to earn your business, Bovada is focused on providing free wagers up to 20% of your deposit. That free bet can be up to a maximum of $100 and it can be used on Olympic events, or any sports market or wager type in the sportsbook.
  2. Props and underdog odds: Bovada has an unmatched variety of prop bets. You will find more betting options on the Olympics, all manner of Sports, Politics and entertainment than anywhere else.
  3. Live betting – mobile betting – Bovada is available on the go. They Offer live- Betting and mobile betting options from a variety of portable devices.
  4. Easy-to-understand website –Bovada offers betting on Olympic events, as well as every major sport and carefully steers you where you need to go each day. Find your favorite team or odds type in a snap.
  5. Best customer service, best sports stats – Looking for trends, matchup details and game previews before going to the betting menu? BOVADA offers statistics on all major sports so you don’t need to venture far to do your research and handicapping. Need to contact customer service? You can always get a real, live, knowledgeable person who can help answer your questions. Customer Satisfaction is a top priority at Bovada .
  6. Your information is safe – security, privacy and payouts are three of the most important aspects of playing online. Bovada ‘s pledge is 100% safety and satisfaction in all three areas and has independent oversight to make sure you have the best betting experience in their sportsbook. So when it’s time to feel comfortable about playing online, Bovada is synonymous with this trust.

Bovada accepts wagers on the Olympics — and nearly everything else under the sun — from online bettors around the world, including residents of the United States.

 

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2012 MLB Baseball – 2nd Half Betting Thoughts

The second half of the 2012 MLB Baseball season gets underway tomorrow. In the National League, the surprising Pirates will try to hold their lead over the Reds, and the World Series Champions Phillies will try to right their sinking ship. Over in the American League, it looks like all Yankees in the East, and a three-way fight for the division title in the Central.

  • I’ll be looking to bet against the Phillies; they keep losing and losing, yet they were consistently favored, especially leading up to the All-Star break.
  • I’ll also be looking to bet against the Pirates; they have been over-achieving all year, and they are due to come back to earth.
  • Seattle and Houston are miserable teams, and should be heavy dogs against top-tier teams. Look for value bets on them with the right matchups.

Bovada provides competitive MLB Baseball lines and live MLB betting to online bettors around the world, including residents of the United States. Promotions include:

  • 20% Sign-up Bonus: To receive your sign up bonus deposit into your Bovada account and instantly receive a 20% Free Bet bonus up to $100.
  • Roy’s Rewards: Roy is chasing 200 wins — Bet $20 on games that he starts and get a $10 bonus if he is credited with the win. Good until he reaches 200 wins.

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USA Online Poker – Where to Play

Bovada PokerAmerica's Cardroom
OddsMaker.com PokerIntertops Poker

In the USA online poker sites that accept real-money players from the USA have become more and more scarce. In this blog post, I will tell you where you can play real-money online poker in the USA.

As I have mentioned in other blog posts on the topic of online poker in the USA, you need to be aware that there are stand-alone online poker sites and there are online poker networks. You can have an account at each stand-alone online poker site and one account on each online poker network.

Here are the stand-alone sites that deal online poker in the USA.

  • Bovada Poker – 110% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000

Here are the online poker networks that deal online poker in the USA. I’ve provided a link to one of the sites on the network where you can sign up for an online poker account.

  • Yatahay Poker Network – America’s Cardroom – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $1000
  • Merge Poker Network – OddsMaker.com Poker – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $1000
  • Cake Poker Network – Intertops Poker – 110% bonus on initial deposits between $50 and $545

It’s not impossible to play online poker in the USA. You just need to know where to look!

Bovada PokerAmerica's Cardroom
OddsMaker.com PokerIntertops Poker

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Everleaf Online Poker Network Bans US Players

Days ago, Everleaf Online Poker Network banned all new sign-ups and players from the United States as well as two other counties. The move was in response to a letter issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, as well as in response to the seizure of one of Everleaf’s payment processor’s funds.

There are approximately two dozen online poker sites that are part of the Everleaf Online Poker Network. US players may experience significant delays in withdrawing their funds; Everleaf has not commented on how they are going to facilitate the withdraw of funds by their US players.

Everleaf online poker players will want to find an alternative for their online poker play. There are few online poker networks that continue to accept real-money play from US players.

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Super Bowl Bet – Take NY Giants +3

That’s my pick for the Super Bowl. Let’s keep with Eli’s hot hand.

Check out these top-rated online sportsbooks, all of which accept US-players.

Various Super Bowl promotions are available at each of these online sportsbooks.

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Update on US Friendly Online Poker Rooms

Online poker is a fluid, dynamic industry. Just last month, a United States Department of Justice ruling came to light which many feel has paved the way for online poker legalization and regulation in 2012.

It seems that each month — heck, sometimes each week — online poker sites come and go, or change the policy toward accepting US-based real-money players. Complicating things is the fact that there are some online poker networks that have several “skins”, or front-ends, and you’re only allowed to register at one of the skins. So, even though there are more than a dozen US-friendly online poker rooms, you can only open an account at a handful of those sites.

Here is the latest list of US-friendly online poker rooms where you’ll want to have accounts.

Name Network Bonus Code Match % Min Deposit Max Deposit Bonus Release Barred States
Bovada Poker Bovada / Bodog None 110 20 1000 For first 60 days, 5 Poker Points = $1, released at $10, $40, $100, $150, $300 and $400. None
Poker4Ever Everleaf MON500 100 10 500 Earn 20 X Bonus in PokerPoints ($1 in rake = 10 PPs) within 60 days. Bonus paid out in 10 parts. None
Americas Cardroom Yatahay DR500 100 25 1000 $1 for every 500 FPPs in first 40 days MD WA
OddsMaker.com Poker Merge None 100 20 1000 Released as $10 per 800 points earned DC KY LA MO
MD NY WA
Intertops Poker Cake None 110 50 545 Released in $5 increments based on play KY LA MD MO
NJ NY WA
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Bovada.lv Sports Welcomes US Players

Bovada.lv has opened its doors to US-based real-money players. In addition to a sportsbook, Bovada has an online casino, an online poker room, and an online racebook.

Note: Contrary to what you might think, .lv does not stand for Las Vegas — it stands for Latvia.

Bovada Sports

BOVADA embarks on its own road, armed with the experience and talent to quickly become the industry’s powerhouse brand and the most trusted and most fun place to bet on sports.

New Depositors benefit from a Free Sports Bet up to $100 – while many lean on signup bonuses in trying to earn your business, BOVADA is focused on providing free wagers up to 20% of your deposit. That free bet can be up to a maximum of $100 and it can be used on any sports market or wager type in the sportsbook.

Props and underdog odds – BOVADA has an unmatched variety of prop bets. You will find more betting options on Sports, Politics and entertainment than anywhere else.

Live betting – mobile betting – BOVADA is available on the go. They Offer live- Betting and mobile betting options from a variety of portable devices. Join BOVADA and learn more today.

Easy-to-understand website -BOVADA offers betting on every major sport and carefully steers you where you need to go each day. Find your favorite team, or odds type in a snap, whether you are betting the late baseball game on the moneyline or the quarterback props on Monday Night Football.

Best customer service, best sports stats – looking for trends, matchup details and game previews before going to the betting menu? BOVADA offers statistics on all major sports so you don’t need to venture far to do your research and handicapping. Need to contact customer service? You can always get a real, live, knowledgeable person who can help answer your questions. Customer Satisfaction is a top priority at BOVADA.

Your information is safe – security, privacy and payouts are three of the most important aspects of playing online. BOVADA’s pledge is 100% safety and satisfaction in all three areas and has independent oversight to make sure you have the best betting experience in their sportsbook. So when it’s time to feel comfortable about playing online, BOVADA is synonymous with this trust.

(For those familiar with Bodog, Bovada is the US-facing rebranding of Bodog.)

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