Bodog (Is it really a fishy site or am I just in the wrong games?)

James Godfrey · Jan 16, 2009

Hi all,

I started playing on Bodog at the start of the year and started with a bankroll of $110, with the 10% instant bonus, and it now only under $70.00

Even though most reviews say its one of the fishiest poker rooms on the net, I just dont seem to see any positive results from the place. I really like Bodog and it would be a shame to leave there.

So my question is: what games are most profitable playing on Bodog with this bankroll, I am mainly a tournament player, and I play cash games on a rare occasion?

Thanks

James Godfrey

KardKlub · Jan 16, 2009

Ive put it down to the time difference. The players on there are mainly american so when we play only the die hard players are on as the fish are at work.

Ive found in the sng's everyone is still in when the blinds are 100-200. Thats not normal compared to what im used too. Eveyone plays so tight.

spunka · Jan 16, 2009

Started at bodog to at january, moved from merge, I find the site oki, but I know that when I change site or start at a new, I usually lose around 100 - 200 till I get adjusted to that site. But as Kardklub mentions you have to adjust to Americano timing, but that was the same at Merge it was also on US time.

I like it at Bodog, haven't won much, haven't lost much so far, but I am still adjusting my play to the site.

As for fish, there is always fish, but where the fishes are the Shark will come too.

Also I haven't withdrawn yet, and that's the importent thing, that that runs smootley too

thefatman313 · Jan 16, 2009

I been playing lately at BD and seems they are as tight as anywhere, although the reports say fishy gamblers come from the casino side..I have not seen that personally...but the cards seem fair at bodog compared to the others and that is what keeps things luke warm there.

tisias · Jan 16, 2009

Use your bankroll management to decide where you should play.Go down one level, for example or avoid cash if you are indeed a tournament player, and as soon as your bankroll is back to "normal" go up one level.

makeitrain · Jan 16, 2009

Only thing I play anymore on bodog is the freerolls and heads up matches.
Everything else I used to do there just didn't seem to favor in my way.

puppyfeet · Jan 16, 2009

The "gambling fish" theory makes sense, and the perfect tests are coming up with the NFL Conference Championships and then the Super Bowl. I would think that for those of you not in the US that that night after the Super Bowl is over should be good fishing on the sites like Bodog that also have sportsbooks, b/c not only will there be some folks with gambling winnings in their pockets, those same people will also probably be DRUNK!

DaFrench1 · Jan 16, 2009

James Godfrey said:
Hi all,

I started playing on Bodog at the start of the year and started with a bankroll of $110, with the 10% instant bonus, and it now only under $70.00

Even though most reviews say its one of the fishiest poker rooms on the net, I just dont seem to see any positive results from the place. I really like Bodog and it would be a shame to leave there.

So my question is: what games are most profitable playing on Bodog with this bankroll, I am mainly a tournament player, and I play cash games on a rare occasion?

Thanks

James Godfrey

Stick to Beginner $2 and $4 STT's and try and grind your roll up slowly but surely. If you are really any good you should work your way up to say $200 quite easily, they are easy to cash in. Re-evaluate what you want to do when you get there.

pfb8888 · Jan 17, 2009

they have the best 10 nl ring game around
-10 cent max rake
try "beginner " sngs - they payout 5 places - 10 player
- ie 2+.2 pays 6-5-4-3-2
- and u can find them for 2- 16+ buy in

HomeBrewer · Jan 17, 2009

DaFrench1 said:
Stick to Beginner $2 and $4 STT's and try and grind your roll up slowly but surely. If you are really any good you should work your way up to say $200 quite easily, they are easy to cash in. Re-evaluate what you want to do when you get there.

This is the best advice I would give. The competition on these is very soft, and you only need to reach the top 4 to make money (5th gets you almost all your money back). I have had a lot of success on these SnG's and if you play primarily tournaments this would play to your style.

After you get a bank roll give the 10nl tables a shot. I almost went bust playing these tables, but have tuned my game to fit the tables well.

GL

sk8rfrmvicecity · Jan 17, 2009

i moved from FTP to BODOG , and i like the change . there customer service is great when your having problems with anything regarding your account . and the fact that they have other options on there game site as well is a plus . no problems so far playing with BODOG

James Godfrey · Jan 18, 2009

Thanks for the advice everyone, I have just played in 2 $4.40 Beginner Sit and Gos and I came 2nd in both, I think I will stick at these for a while, because even with luck you should statistically cash 50% of the time...

Thanks again

James Godfrey

Ernster86 · Jan 18, 2009

How many players are these SnG's and what places get paid?

Is it the same as other poker sites?

6 players = 1st and 2nd get paid
10 players = 1st, 2nd and 3rd get paid

Id' love a 6 player SnG where 1st 2nd AND 3rd get paid

Coz I normally finish 3rd a lot lol

puppyfeet · Jan 18, 2009

Ernster86 said:
How many players are these SnG's and what places get paid?

Is it the same as other poker sites?

6 players = 1st and 2nd get paid
10 players = 1st, 2nd and 3rd get paid

Id' love a 6 player SnG where 1st 2nd AND 3rd get paid Coz I normally finish 3rd a lot lol

At the lower levels they offer the "beginner" SNG's that pay the top five players out of ten (fifth will get your entry back-rake). I'm not sure about the larger fields, though. There never seem to be anywhere near enough players involved to get a game started so I have never played in one, but they have 27 and 45-ppl games available and it seems like I recall they pay out about a third of the players?

XFlamez · Jan 21, 2009

i went from FTP to BD and then back to FTP. I don't know BD don't seem all that bad. They are just tight players.

hayes5150 · Jan 26, 2009

I Like to play the 8 or 16 dollar beginner tables they pay out top 5 if your real good you shouldnt have any problem placing

brianvoytek · Jan 28, 2009

Bodog is crap. I played on there about a couple of years ago and wasn't impressed at all. I'm sticking with the good sites, Pokerstars and Full Tilt. Anything else is a waste of time.

HousesoftheHoly78 · Jan 29, 2009

Bodog has always been great for me. Wonderful customer service whenever I have needed them. Only a phone call away. 1-888-#$%^$..... I'm still making head way at their tables and in some free rolls.

hoffdaddy · Jan 29, 2009

Was a bodog player when they opened but I left for Stars. Came back after cashing in my points and have never went busto since. I am by no means anything above an average player, but I find myself doing better in MTT's at Bodog while better SNG's at Stars.

ItsMe · Jan 30, 2009

Similar experience to hoffdaddy. Couldn't really get very far with SNGs but have managed a couple of wins in the $500 freerolls (and numerous top tables) and cash from MTTs. One thing I like is the fact that you get loyalty points just for playing. Once I get to 200 pts I play a 200pt SNG which pays in T$ and then pump that into MTTs.

spunka · Jan 31, 2009

spunka said:
Started at bodog to at january, moved from merge, I find the site oki, but I know that when I change site or start at a new, I usually lose around 100 - 200 till I get adjusted to that site. But as Kardklub mentions you have to adjust to Americano timing, but that was the same at Merge it was also on US time.

I like it at Bodog, haven't won much, haven't lost much so far, but I am still adjusting my play to the site.

As for fish, there is always fish, but where the fishes are the Shark will come too.

Also I haven't withdrawn yet, and that's the importent thing, that that runs smootley too

Things are getting better @ bodog, finally did cash in a MTT so I am in + now, I think the beginners S'n'G are awfull thight thou, however the normal S'n'G seems ok, still a problem with the time, as an europlayer you end up like a nighthawk with way too little sleep, so I might have to cut, some of the play there, now I just need a reasonable win more, if I get that, then I will try and cash out, so I test that too.

maolitas · Jan 31, 2009

I appreciate this room, and seing this thread, I think I'm gonna try they're SNG soon

FILLERUP101 · Feb 3, 2009

BODOG PAYS TOP 5....SITS...

I have found these to be profitable over the long term...but they are of very little use as far as improving your overall game...because they are so different from any other....three little words might be of some help...PATIENCE...PATIENCE...AND PATIENCE.

angiedubs · Feb 4, 2009

Just downloaded bodog today. thanks for info/thread.

Rainman42687 · Feb 4, 2009

I have found Bodog.com to be fishy, seems like the cards that you need to avoid always hit on the river and knock you out, that is just the way online poker is i guess...

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