Bovada group: Who Runs It and Every Brand

This family groups Bovada, Cafe Casino, Ignition Casino and Slots.lv. No single company is named for all of them: see each brand below.

Unverified · Likely related Possibly same operator

Updated

BovadaBovada logoBovadaPARTNERCafe CasinoCafe Casino logoCafe CasinoPARTNERIgnition CasinoIgnition Casino logoIgnition Casi…PARTNERSlots.lvSlots.lv logoSlots.lvPARTNERBovada groupNo single company named

PartnerSister brand

Former brands: Bodog (closed)

The Bovada group is a likely related family, not verified. It covers Bovada, Cafe Casino, Ignition Casino and Slots.lv. No single company is named for all four. The footers of Cafe Casino and Slots.lv name the same company, Arbol Media B.V., and the Curaçao register shows the same licence, OGL/2024/670/0711, for both, granted 14/07/2025. Arachis Media appears in the footers of both Cafe Casino and Ignition, with Anjouan licence L11547/AM. Ignition's footer also names Bamboo Media, Anjouan licence L11548/MB. Bovada names no company on its site; its footer claims a Comoros licence with no number, and a Michigan regulator notice names Harp Media B.V. as the company that operates Bovada. Its link to the others rests on shared site templates and the same affiliate network. Bodog is listed as a former brand. Shared accounts, self-exclusion and loyalty are unverified, so treat each site as separate and avoid holding accounts on more than one.

What links these brands: Likely related: no single company is named for all of these brands. Cafe Casino and Slots.lv name the same company (Arbol Media B.V.) and the same Curaçao licence. Arachis Media appears in the footers of both Cafe Casino and Ignition. Bovada names no company on its site; a Michigan regulator notice names Harp Media B.V. Its link to the others rests only on shared site templates and the same affiliate network.

Company and licences Unverified · Likely related

Legal name
Not named for the whole family
Other companies named
Harp Media B.V., Arbol Media B.V., Bamboo Media, Arachis Media Ltd
Registration no.
—
Registered address
—
Jurisdiction
—
Licences
Union of the Comoros / Central Reserve Authority of Western Sahara (as claimed in footer; no number)
Curaçao OGL/2024/670/0711 · register
Anjouan L11548/MB · register
Anjouan L11547/AM · register
Relation
Possibly same operator
History
2026: Bodog stopped using its name for sportsbook and casino operations in February 2026; bodog.com is now an editorial site. source
Closed brands
Bodog (closed)

MGCB: Michigan sent a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V., operator of Bovada.com and Bovada.lv, on 29 May 2024. source (30 May 2024)

Massachusetts AG: Cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V. and Hove Media, "collectively known as Bovada", for operating without a Massachusetts licence. source (3 Oct 2024)

Tennessee SWC: After cease-and-desist letters and a $50,000 penalty, Bovada told account holders on 5 Nov 2024 it was permanently closing Tennessee accounts. source (7 Nov 2024)

FGCC (Florida): Cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V. d/b/a Bovada.lv for illegal online gambling in Florida. source (3 Feb 2025)

ACMA: Formal warning to Bamboo Media for providing a prohibited and unlicensed interactive gambling service (Ignition Casino), Jan-Mar 2025. source (19 Oct 2026)

ACMA: ignitioncasino.eu and other Ignition domains (e.g. ignitioncasino.net, ignitionpoker.eu) are on the ACMA blocked gambling websites list. source (19 Oct 2026)

Illinois Gaming Board: Cease-and-desist letter to "JuicyPopSlots (Bovada)" (sent to service@bovada.lv) for an illegal online casino. source (4 Feb 2026)

All 4 brands in this family

Bovada logo

Bovada

Operated by Harp Media B.V. Unverified

Possibly same operator 1.0/10 Partner

Bovada names no company on its site; a Michigan regulator notice names Harp Media B.V. Its link to Cafe Casino, Ignition and Slots.lv rests on shared templates and an affiliate network. Evidence status: likely related. Review

Welcome bonus
Crypto: 125% up to $1,250 on each of the first 3 deposits ($3,750 total); 25x on the 1st, 50x on the 2nd and 3rd
Accepts
US
Payout (median)
Not tested
Licence
Comoros licence claimed, no number

Best for sports betting, poker and paying with crypto

Does well

  • Accepts 6 cryptocurrencies
  • Sportsbook · Casino · Poker on one site
  • Live dealer games

Could improve

  • No verifiable licence number
Visit Bovada

18+. T&Cs apply. Check that online gambling is legal where you live.

Cafe Casino logo

Cafe Casino

Operated by Arbol Media B.V. Unverified

Possibly same operator 7.0/10 Partner

Cafe Casino appears to be linked to Slots.lv, Ignition and Bovada (likely related). Cafe Casino and Slots.lv name Arbol Media B.V. and the same Curaçao licence; the Bovada link rests on shared templates. Review

Welcome bonus
Crypto: 300% up to $2,000 + 150 free spins (40x); card: 200% up to $1,500 + 75 spins
Accepts
US
Payout (median)
Not tested
Licence
Curaçao OGL/2024/670/0711

Best for casino and live dealer and paying with crypto

Does well

  • Accepts 6 cryptocurrencies
  • Live dealer games
  • Licence number published
Visit Cafe Casino

18+. T&Cs apply. Check that online gambling is legal where you live.

Ignition Casino logo

Ignition Casino

Operated by Bamboo Media Unverified

Possibly same operator 3.0/10 Partner

Ignition appears to be linked to Bovada, Cafe Casino and Slots.lv, but this is likely, not documented: no single company is named for all. Its footer names Bamboo Media and Arachis Media. US players accepted. Review

Welcome bonus
$3,000 poker & casino welcome (crypto: 150% up to $1,500 casino + 150% up to $1,500 poker)
Accepts
US
Payout (median)
Not tested
Licence
Anjouan licence claimed for Arachis Media Ltd, no number

Best for poker, casino and live dealer and paying with crypto

Does well

  • Accepts 6 cryptocurrencies
  • Casino · Poker on one site
  • Live dealer games

Could improve

  • No verifiable licence number
Visit Ignition Casino

18+. T&Cs apply. Check that online gambling is legal where you live.

Slots.lv logo

Slots.lv

Operated by Arbol Media B.V. Unverified

Possibly same operator 7.0/10 Partner

Slots.lv and Cafe Casino both name Arbol Media B.V. and licence OGL/2024/670/0711 (likely related). Links to Bovada and Ignition rest on shared templates and an affiliate network; no company is named for all four. Review

Welcome bonus
Crypto: 200% match + 30 free spins on Golden Buffalo, 35x on deposit plus bonus
Accepts
US, CA
Payout (median)
Not tested
Licence
Curaçao OGL/2024/670/0711

Best for casino and live dealer and paying with crypto

Does well

  • Accepts 6 cryptocurrencies
  • Live dealer games
  • Licence number published
Visit Slots.lv

18+. T&Cs apply. Check that online gambling is legal where you live.

Side by side

Last verified: not yet (status: likely related). Data as of 19 Oct 2026.

Bovada logo

Bovada

1.0/10 Partner
Welcome bonus
Crypto: 125% up to $1,250 on each of the first 3 deposits ($3,750 total); 25x on the 1st, 50x on the 2nd and 3rd
Crypto
BTC, BCH, BSV, LTC, ETH, USDT
Payout (median)
Not tested
KYC
Light
Countries
US
Live casino
Yes
Visit Bovada
Cafe Casino logo
Welcome bonus
Crypto: 300% up to $2,000 + 150 free spins (40x); card: 200% up to $1,500 + 75 spins
Crypto
BTC, BSV, BCH, LTC, ETH, USDT
Payout (median)
Not tested
KYC
Light
Countries
US
Live casino
Yes
Visit Cafe Casino
Ignition Casino logo
Welcome bonus
$3,000 poker & casino welcome (crypto: 150% up to $1,500 casino + 150% up to $1,500 poker)
Crypto
BTC, BSV, BCH, LTC, ETH, USDT
Payout (median)
Not tested
KYC
Light
Countries
US
Live casino
Yes
Visit Ignition Casino
Slots.lv logo

Slots.lv

7.0/10 Partner
Welcome bonus
Crypto: 200% match + 30 free spins on Golden Buffalo, 35x on deposit plus bonus
Crypto
BTC, BSV, BCH, LTC, ETH, USDT
Payout (median)
Not tested
KYC
Light
Countries
US, CA
Live casino
Yes
Visit Slots.lv

What these sites share, and what they don't

One account on every site Unverified
Shared wallet / balance Unverified
KYC done once for all sites Unverified
Self-exclusion covers every site Unverified
Shared VIP / loyalty status Unverified
Welcome bonus on each sister site Unverified
Shared withdrawal limits Unverified
Same customer support Unverified

"Unverified" means no document we read settles it. Assume nothing is shared, and assume the operator can still link your accounts.

Bonuses, KYC and accounts across these sites

Can I claim the welcome bonus on every sister site?

Do not assume so. Operators usually allow one welcome bonus per person or household across sites they link, and claiming it on several can get the accounts closed. Our data does not confirm the rule for this family.

Will my KYC carry over?

Not as far as we know. Expect to verify your identity again on each site.

Does self-exclusion cover the whole family?

Unverified. To be safe, self-exclude on every site of the family one by one.

Can I have accounts on two sister sites?

Often you can, but many operators treat several accounts across their sites as multi-accounting, especially with bonuses, and can close all of them. Read each site's terms first.

Evidence

How we checked

SiteWhat we checked, and when
BovadaFooter and terms read on 19 Oct 2026. Licence: not checked on a register yet. Welcome bonus checked on 19 Oct 2026. No payout test yet.
Cafe CasinoFooter and terms read on 19 Oct 2026. Licence checked on the official register on 19 Oct 2026. Welcome bonus checked on 19 Oct 2026. No payout test yet.
Ignition CasinoFooter and terms read on 19 Oct 2026. Licence checked on the official register on 19 Oct 2026. Welcome bonus checked on 19 Oct 2026. No payout test yet.
Slots.lvFooter and terms read on 19 Oct 2026. Licence checked on the official register on 19 Oct 2026. Welcome bonus checked on 19 Oct 2026. No payout test yet.

Our method and the evidence states →

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