BetUS vs Bovada – In Depth Comparison 2024

Bovada – Pros & Cons

BetUS – Pros & Cons

Existing Player Promos

Welcome bonuses are all well and good, but you want a sportsbook to offer promotions and bonuses on a regular basis. The welcome bonus is a great way to star,  but rewards for existing customers are just as important.

The first offer that both these sites offer is a reload bonus, which is where you are awarded a percentage match of every deposit. They work much the same way as the welcome bonuses but usually at a lower percentage. The percentage of the reload bonus at these sites depends upon your level in the loyalty scheme, which we discuss later on this page, and how much you are depositing.

Another way both sportsbook reward existing customers is with refer-a-friend bonuses. If you have a friend that is looking for a sportsbook and you recommend either site and supply your friend with your code then you can claim 200% of whatever your friend deposits up to $275 dollars at Bovada. At BetUS, you can claim a 100% match of your friend’s first three deposits up to $2,000 each time so a potential $6,000, although it’s with noting the 100% is split 50/50 over sports and casino.

Both sites also offer free entry for existing customers to competitions they have throughout the year for special events such as the Superbowl, NBA finals, and March Madness.

Like the welcome bonuses BetUS offers much higher dollar amount bonuses but Bovada’s requirements on the cash you receive are easier to achieve so it’s dependent on the amounts you will be depositing and how regularly you bet to which site offers the best value.

VIP & Loyalty Schemes

If you plan to gamble regularly and invest a lot of money into your sports betting account then it is worth knowing if the site offers a loyalty or VIP program and what are the requirements and rewards that the scheme offers. The good news is that BetUS and Bovada both offer loyalty programs.

With Bovada everyone who opens an account with them is automatically entered into the VIP scheme. You earn points for every bet you make. Not all bets earn you the same rewards for example every $1 you place on a singles bet earns you two points but every $1 on parlays earns you 25 points. You earn cash rewards for every 2500 points you accumulate and move up levels.

As you move up levels the number of points you require to earn a cash reward decreases. You also gain extra benefits as you move up levels like a specialized account manager, meaning priority customer service, express payouts, and weekly deposit bonuses. What’s more at the higher levels you can receive invitations to special events and parties.

At BetUS, everyone who signs up and deposits at least $50 is also automatically enrolled in the loyalty scheme. You earn 1 point for every dollar bet, 2 points for every dollar over $500 wagered and 2.25 if over $1,000. You move up a level once you hit a certain amount of points. The rewards include increased re-up bonuses, tournaments, and free withdrawals and you can receive up to $500 every time you move to a higher level.

In addition to these bonuses, you also get free entry to BetUS tournaments every month. The higher level you are the higher the prizes of the tournament and the best thing is all the winnings from the tournament are straight cash, meaning no rollover requirements you can extract the money immediately.

The pair of online sportsbooks are pretty evenly matched when it comes to loyalty schemes and it depends on what type of player you are to which is best suited for you.

BetUS vs Bovada – Available Sports

These two sportsbooks offer a wide range of sports including all the major American sports and leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. They also have a healthy offering of NCAA football and basketball.  Other popular sports like soccer, golf, UFC, motor racing and tennis are all extensively covered as well as some more niche sports like darts, cricket, and rugby.

When it comes to options offered on sports they both do a decent job, but Bovada is slightly out in front. On major sports and matches, Bovada will have in the region of 120-200 available markets where as BetUS is generally in the region of 70-120. At Bovada users can also utilize their what’s your wager feature and request bets that aren’t included on the site and can even request bets on sports that aren’t usually featured.

While BetUS and Bovada outdo a lot of their competition when it comes to available sports, with over 20 different sports available and deep meeting markets. Bovada comes out slightly on top out of the two with a few more sports available and generally has more available bets on the sports they feature.

Live Betting and Streaming

Live betting has become one of the most popular ways to bet on sports and thus evaluating the in-play betting at these two sites was one of the most critical aspects we wanted to look at when comparing them. Also, while live streaming isn’t essential for a sportsbook to have it’s definitely a major plus to be able to watch live sports directly from your betting site.

In regards to live betting, BetUS and Bovada both provide a quality experience and have a decent selection of in-play markets. Bovada generally has slightly more markets and some interesting bets that BetUS lacks, for instance, on NBA you can bet on the first team to score 20 points in a quarter.

Another area Bovada that comes out on top is the user interface. Bovada’s live betting interface looks much more modern and has excellent graphics. You also have the option to view stats from the game, roosters, league standings, and teams’ previous results. At BetUS, you can just see the updated scoreboard.

Live streaming is available at both sites on selected sports and matches. Bovada’s quality of streams is slightly better quality with everything being in HD and not much buffering. However, at BetUS we found that more major sports had streams, we were able to find streams on the majority of NBA and NFL games whereas it was harder to find games from major leagues at Bovada.

Odds

During our research of BetUS and Bovada, we found that both offered above-average odds to players when compared to other offshore sites. Also, when comparing to domestic sportsbooks like DraftKings there was no real difference and often the two offshore sportsbooks offered slightly better value.

The difference between the two sites was very minimal with neither site coming out on top overall. When the odds were different it was very marginal and sometimes BetUS offered slightly better odds and sometimes it was Bovada. You will find excellent value at both of these sites so the battle of odds between the two we have to say ends in a tie.

BetOnline vs Bovada – User Experience

Making sure that the site you use supplies a seamless user experience with an easy-to-use site is also another important aspect when determining if you want to sign up for the site or not.

The two sites in question both deliver in this respect. Bovada standouts in terms of its site design as aesthetically it looks amazing and navigating the site is easy with little to no loading times when switching between pages. The BetUS site also has minimal loading times but we just found that Bovada had more dropdown menus and filters which led to a slightly better and more convenient experience.

Also, Bovada offers an some additional extra features like an excellent prop builder tool and an automatic round robin betting tool whereas at BetUS you have to manually setup your round robin bets.

BetUS, however, offers two features on the site that Bovada and many sportsbooks don’t have. Users get access to the Locker room at BetUS which has tons of sports news as well as picks and predictions from gambling experts. They also have BetUS TV which supplies tips, predictions, and more in video format. These features really add to the overall experience and provide valuable information that can help you to place winning bets.

Again the user experience is a tight battle but Bovada’s site design and betting tools lead us to declare them as the winners. The special features of BetUS’s streaming service and locker room does even the playing field somewhat, but just not quite enough.

BetUS – Pros & Cons

Bovada – Pros & Cons

Mobile App

Nowadays, having a mobile betting site or app is not just an added feature, but rather a necessity that a sportsbook must provide to be thought of as a top sports betting. Luckily, BetUS and Bovada both provide outstanding mobile betting sites.

At either site, you can do all the same functions as you could on their desktop site including payments, placing bets, and live betting. This was also a close call but Bovada again slightly comes out on top with respect to mobile betting just because we found navigating the site was a bit more user-friendly, with more menu tabs and filters which made finding what we wanted to do a bit easier and faster.

Customer Service 

Hopefully, you will never need to contact customer service as if you do that usually means you have a problem. However, knowing that a superb customer support team is available is a great way to put your mind at ease.

In the terms of Bovada vs BetUS,  they both offer superb customer support. You can contact agents at either site by email or live chat. When we tested out the live chat at both sites we got responses almost immediately and the agents were extremely helpful. Furthermore, when we contacted both sites via email the response was speedy.  They both state that emails will usually be answered within 24 hours but we got a response within a few hours from each site.

Help centers and FAQ sections are also available and for most questions you have you will be able to find the answer yourself here. A search function within the help centers is also present which makes finding what you are after incredibly easy. Bovada has an additional feature that BetUS does not and that is their community forum, where you can pose questions to other users or search to see if someone has already answered whatever question you have.

Something that BetUS has that Bovada does not, is a phone line. The only way to contact a human on Bovada is the live chat but at BetUS they have a 24/7 phone line for customers to call. This can be useful if you have a more complicated issue that needs resolving, or if you just prefer to explain via speech instead of typing everything out.

We have to say that while the level of support at each site is equal and you will get excellent assistance from professional and friendly support agents at both, BetUS wins this battle just because they have the added option of the phone line.

Safety & Regulation 

The most important aspects of deciding on what sportsbook to use are safety, security, and a fair experience is offered. You want to know your personal details, and hard-earned money is not at risk of being stolen. Also, you want to be assured that you are not being cheated out of your money by the site itself.

Both sites hold a license and are regulated by the reputable Curacao gaming commission that oversees many gambling sites worldwide so you can be ensured that BetUS and Bovada are legit sites that offer a fair gambling experience.

Security on the sites is also taken seriously with both of them being safeguarded by a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). An SSL is the standard for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, which stops malicious third parties from attacking a website and stealing your personal information.

The fact that these two sites have been operating for decades and that millions of users trust them to use them every month is a testament to the security and fairness of both sites. They are both incredibly safe and well-regulated so there is no winner between the two in this category.

Payment & Withdrawals

Having a variety of payment methods is vital when choosing a sportsbook as you need to make sure you can deposit and withdraw conveniently and feel safe in doing so. Luckily each of these sportsbooks provides users with multiple options.

BetUS and Bovada provide very similar payment methods. They both offer cryptocurrencies with no transaction fees, but Bovada accepts six types and BetOnline just four. Fiat payments are also accepted at each site including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, check, and P2P. unfortunately, there are fees attached to fiat options at both sites. Also, users can use eWallets to deposit and withdraw at either sportsbook.

The minimum deposit limits are the same at $10. However, Bovada’s maximum deposit is $15,000 while BetUS’ is $50,000. On the other hand, with withdrawals, the maximum limit is bigger at Bovada set at $9,500 per withdrawal and $180,050 per week. BetUS is only $5,000 or $35,000 per week. We should mention with BetUS higher limits are possible at a manager’s discretion but you will need to call them to arrange this.

Again in the payment department, these two are very evenly matched but Bovada just edges it as they offer vouchers and Match pay which is where you can exchange credits with other users using eWallets like PayPal or Venmo. They also have higher withdrawal limits, but if you want to deposit a lot all at once then BetUS is the better choice.

Payment options at a glance