MyBookie.ag Review

For those of you who weren’t around in the early 2000s to see what the internet gaming business looked like, the simplest way to explain it is as though you were in the Wild West. I was living in Costa Rica at the time, and at the time, watching the guys who were operating the major sportsbooks and casinos was like looking at the mob — a collection of larger-than-life individuals who had more street savvy than business understanding.

Bet on Sports was one of the first companies in the North American online gambling sector, and they were a company recognized the opportunities presented by the space. At least they were until they started getting arrested and had their site shut down.

Why am I bringing that up? Because emerging from the ashes of Bet on Sports sprang numerous other operations, one of which I am analyzing today – MyBookie.ag

About MyBookie.ag

As I indicated, the proprietors of MyBooke.ag have links to the former Bet on Sports brand. This is a wonderful thing; even if that company did have a reputation for canceling accounts of players who won too much, they were also the pioneers in many kinds of the business. MyBookie.ag has been in business since 2014.

The company is situated in Costa Rica, but rather than merely acquire one of the fraudulent Costa Rica “gaming” license like so many of its competitors, the company has opted to get theirs from Curacao. IS that any better, you may ask? Well, I say minimally — at least they had to be somewhat upfront when they went through the due diligence process. I wouldn’t depend on the regulatory board being much help to you if you have a disagreement with MyBookie.ag though.

Who Can Play at MyBookie.ag?

Well, I could list the countries that are barred from play at this site, but it will be much easier to let you know who is authorized to play here. Without delving into too many details, this site is plainly meant to be available to bettors from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. There are a few more tiny countries not on the banned list, but considering this is largely a site focused on American Sports, those countries are the major targets.

Software Suppliers

The company relies on a variety of different software vendors for the many aspects of their business. They employ software developed by Digital Gaming Solutions, a Costa Rica-based company that is considered to be on the smaller side, for their sportsbook. This software is used by many of the sportsbooks that are also located in Costa Rica. In addition to the sportsbook platform, it included a relatively small selection of casino games to match the betting options available.

MyBookie.ag has chosen Betsoft to provide their digital casino games and Vivo Gaming to provide their Live Dealer games in order to improve the quality of their casino offering. Both firms provide high-quality software, which, most crucially, enables players from the United States to access the games.

The casino games are made accessible in a format called Instant Play that can be played in a web browser. In addition, the games are adapted and designed so that they can be played on mobile devices.

The Positive Parts

Multi-channel platform

To tell you the truth, the vast majority of the websites I review are simply online casinos. As a result, it is always a pleasant surprise when I find a website that features content in addition to casino games, particularly if it is geared toward the American market. When I make a deposit, I want to be able to use the money to play Blackjack as well as to bet on my favorite hockey team if I so want. One of the reasons I like MyBookie.ag so much is that it allows me to keep both types of wagers in a single account.

Jackpots

The thing to keep in mind concerning progressive jackpots at online casinos is that many times you will notice a very high number, which almost always indicates that the prize has not yet been won. This indicates to me that they must be hitting more often, and let’s be practical here: isn’t that the reason why we play them in the first place? MyBookie.ag does offer a few jackpot games, some of which have more modest totals than others.

The Negative Aspects

Having your account terminated as a result

So, previously I said how Bet on Sports used to terminate the accounts of players who they believed to be “professionals,” who are simply players that won an excessive amount of money. This pattern has been carried over to MyBookie.ag; have a look at what is said on the very first page of their website:

“MyBookie.ag is a world-class online sportsbook that focuses solely on serving customers who wager for entertainment purposes. We do not take bets from professional gamblers, sharp side movers, players affiliated with syndicates, or propositional players. MYB is not obligated to take any action or make any payments and has the right to do so at any moment. In the event that any of these things take place, then any and all plays will be nullified, and the player will receive a refund of their initial cash. MyBookie.ag puts in a lot of effort to ensure that our players have access to the widest selection of items that the industry has to offer. Our mission is to provide our clients with a secure environment to make bets online while providing them with the highest possible level of customer care.

It surprises me that the company does not just adopt the Bodog model, which involves having two distinct sets of lines—one for pros and one for recreational players—in its operations. In any case, the only way for this to become an issue is if you start winning a ton of money at the sportsbook.

Legacy payment Issues

Bet on Sports had been having some financial difficulties prior to the site’s closure, and players frequently voiced their dissatisfaction with the company in various online forums. They say that they have paid all of their players, and there do not appear to be any current complaints against MyBookie.ag. However, whenever there is a link to a site that has had problems in the past, I usually keep an eye out for any activity that is similar to what occurred on that site.

Sportsbook

MyBookie.ag is the site for you if you bet on sports for fun, as it caters specifically to that demographic. Because the website has extremely good navigation, it is not difficult at all to locate the sports and competitions on which you are interested in placing a bet. They also highlight some games on the main page of their sportsbook, and it’s safe to assume that these are the bets that are getting the most action at any given moment.

Keeping in mind that this is a company that caters to the betting industry in North America, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find the list of sports gravitating toward the markets in those regions. At MyBookie.ag, you may bet on a wide variety of different things, including the ones listed above.

• NFL
• NBA
• NHL
• Boxing
• MMA
• Soccer
• MLB
• Tennis
• Golf
• Motor Sports
• Horse Racing
• Entertainment
• NCAA Football
• International Baseball
• Wrestling
• E-Sports

It is encouraging to see that eSports has a place on this list. Companies like MyBookie.ag need to maintain their relevance in the industry by providing odds on the major tournaments in order to keep up with the growing popularity of such events and the increasing number of individuals betting on them every month.

Choices Available at the Casino

Slots

Betsoft is well-known for the slots games that they create. Their 3D visuals are of a high standard, and they are typically the most well-liked games in the lobby of any casino that provides them. MyBookie.ag’s lobby provides access to more than one hundred different games, which is an astounding quantity for a website that focuses mostly on sports betting and wagering. Take a look at the titles that they have available and see if any of them are familiar to you:

• 2 Million B.C.
• 4 Seasons
• 7th Heaven
• Abandoned Park
• A Christmas Carol
• After Night Falls
• Alkemor’s Tower
• Ancient China
• A Night in Paris
• Arrival
• Atlantis
• At the Copa
• At the Movies
• Aztec Treasures
• C. Bonus
• Barbary Coast
• Bikini Beach! 20 Lines
• Birds!
• Black Gold
• Boomanji
• Bucaneiros Max
• Captain Cash
• Cash Detective
• Charms & Clovers
• Club Spin
• Fa-Fa Twins
• Frankenslot’s Monster
• Fruit Loot
• Fruit Zen
• Genie’s Fortune
• Gladiator
• Gold Diggers
• Gold Vault
• Good Girl Bad Girl
• GREAT 88
• Greedy Goblins
• Gypsy Rose
• Heist
• High Noon Saloon
• Hollywood Reels
• Jackpot Jamba
• Kawaii Kitty
• King Arthur’s Riches
• Kung Fu Cash
• Lost
• Lucky 7
• Madder Scientist
• Mad Scientist
• Mamma Mia!
• Mega Gems
• Money Machine
• More Gold Diggin’
• Vegas
• Ned and his Friends
• Paco and the Popping Peppers
• Pinocchio
• Progressive Diamond Jackpot
• Puppy Love
• Reels of Rome
• Rockstar
• Rook’s Revenge
• Royal Reels
• Slot Monsters
• Slots Angels: Born to Spin
• Space Gems
• SugarPop!
• Sushi Bar
• The Exterminator
• The Ghouls
• The Glam Life
• The SlotFather
• The SlotFather Part II
• The Tipsy Tourist
• The True Sheriff
• Toy Box
• Transylmania
• Treasure of the Nile
• Twisted Fairytales
• Under the Bed
• Under the Sea
• Vegas Slot II
• Vegas Slot III
• Viking Age

Table Games

Table games are the obvious choice for sports bettors who want to try their luck in a casino. Since these games typically require some strategy on the player’s part, they give the player the illusion that they can influence the outcome of the game to their advantage. We are all aware that this is an extremely remote possibility, but the owners of the business don’t seem to mind one bit! You can choose to play any one of a few dozen different table games at MyBookie.ag, including a number of different blackjack variations (those are my favorites). What follows is a list of the items that can be found in their lobby:

• MYB Blackjack
• New Roulette
• Multi-Hand Blackjack
• American Blackjack
• Poker3 Heads Up Hold’em
• Craps
• Caribbean Poker
• Ride`em Poker
• European Blackjack
• American Roulette
• 21 Burn Blackjack
• Super 7 Blackjack
• Triple Edge Poker
• Pai Gow
• Pirate 21
• Red Dog
• Draw Hi-Lo
• Baccarat
• Oasis Poker
• VIP European Roulette
• VIP American Roulette
• European Roulette
• Pontoon
• Three Card Rummy
• Zoom Roulette
• Top Card Trumps

Video Poker

When I bet on sports, I almost always watch the games I am betting on, and during timeouts in the action, I prefer to keep myself occupied by playing video poker. This helps me from being too focused on the outcome of the games I am betting on. This is a game in which the odds can really be tipped in your favor if you play it correctly by selecting the appropriate slot machine and pay table. When I glance up after a round of video poker, I frequently discover that the game on which I was betting has long since over. This happens to me very frequently.

The extensive list of video poker games that can be played at MyBookie.ag is great news for players like you. It is highly recommended that you play the Jacks or Better Single Hand variation of the game since the pay table is excellent.

• Five Card Draw
• Deuces Wild
• Jacks or Better
• Joker Poker
• All American
• Bonus Poker
• Double Bonus
• Split way Royal
• Double Joker
• Bonus Deuces
• Tens or Better
• Deuces and Jokers
• Multi-hand Double Bonus
• Multi-hand Double Jackpot
• Mutli-hand Bonus Poker
• Multi-hand Joker Poker
• Multi-hand All American
• Multi-hand Jacks or Better
• Multi-hand Deuces Wild

Live Dealer Games

It is unusual to find Live Dealer games that are available for use in the United States; discovering that they are offered by MyBookie.ag is a special pleasure. The conventional digital versions of these games are different from these games in that the gameplay is significantly slower in these games since there is a dealer that you can see on your screen. The games have a considerably more human feel to them thanks to these dealers, who are situated in a studio in Costa Rica. This is similar to what you may find in your neighborhood land-based casino. The following games are available at MyBookie.ag and include Live Dealers:

• Blackjack
• Baccarat
• European Roulette
• Super 6
• The American Version of Roulette

Promotions

This website is dedicated to providing you with the most advantageous incentives, which are devised with the goal of increasing the frequency with which you engage in gambling for real money. In light of the goal of this review, I would like to concentrate on a few of their casino’s many promos.

Casino Welcome Bonus

The casino and sports betting players of MyBookie.ag each have their own unique Welcome Bonus. If you are a player at the casino, you have the opportunity to benefit from a deposit bonus that is equal to 100 percent of your initial deposit, up to a maximum of $300. Now, if you look at the terms and conditions, you’ll notice that this is actually a bonus for slot machines and blackjack; the company writes:

All of the following games do not count toward satisfying the rollover requirements: craps, video poker, baccarat, sic bo, pai gow, and roulette.

Play in the Live Casino will disqualify you from receiving this incentive.

If you prefer a different Table Game, then this bonus probably isn’t going to do anything for you; but, if you are a Blackjack player like me, then that is good with me.

The Triple Diamond, Number 21

In keeping with the spirit of Blackjack, this promotion gives a reward of $500 if you are dealt a 21 that is made up of three 7s of diamonds. The only requirement is that the minimum bet you place is ten dollars in order for the hand to be taken into consideration. You need to submit an email to the casino and let them know that you want to collect your reward. Once they verify that the hand was played correctly, they will pay you the money that you won.

Banking

MyBookie.ag offers a diverse range of payment methods, which is impressive for a sportsbook that accepts wagers from customers in the United States. Sadly, there are no electronic wallet choices, although this is consistent with the majority of casinos that face the United States these days. Be sure to factor in the associated fees when requesting a withdrawal from MyBookie.ag, since these costs do not have a predetermined rate and instead vary dependent on the total amount of money you wish to withdraw.

Deposit Options

• Visa
• MasterCard
• ACH
• Bank Wire
• Person2Person
• Bitcoin
• Phone

Choices Regarding Withdrawal

• Wire Transfer
• Bitcoin
• ACH

VIP Program

Strangely, the link to the loyalty program at MyBookie.ag could not be located fast anywhere on their homepage. Instead, I was required to go for it in the sitemap in order to locate it. The company probably made a simple mistake here; let’s cross our fingers that it will be rectified soon, but in the meanwhile, here are the details of the program:

The Loyalty Program includes three different levels, and the primary emphasis of each level is on sports betting. Playing casino games does not appear to offer any opportunities to accumulate Bookie Points, as far as I can tell. Is there something obvious that I’m overlooking here? It is stated on the company’s website that there are several methods to acquire these points, the most prevalent of which is betting on sports; it is possible that casino play is taken into consideration.

The following is the procedure that must be followed in order to accumulate Bookie Points at the sportsbook:

• The Straight Bet is worth one point.
• Parlays, a score of two points
• If Bets, You’ll Get 5 Points
• Reverse Bets – 5 Points
• Teaser Bets, 5 Points Added

It would appear that this is the method by which you amass points; but, what are the prerequisites for advancing to each level? That is also difficult to comment on. It does not appear that there is any information on the minimum amount of points required to qualify for each level; nonetheless, the following is a summary of the benefits that are awarded at each level:

MVP

After completing the signup process, everyone begins on this level. Players who reach this level are eligible to earn a free withdrawal once every four months in addition to a special gift on their birthday. You will also be able to buy goods, Free Payouts, Frequent Flyer Bonus Miles, Gift Cards, Game Seats, and Cash Back using BookiePoints. In addition, you will be able to use BookiePoints to buy Cash Back. (For specifics on the prices, check out the chart.)

VIP

Players who reach this level are entitled to a free withdrawal once every three months as well as a special gift on their birthday. You will also be able to buy goods, Free Payouts, Frequent Flyer Bonus Miles, Gift Cards, Game Seats, and Cash Back using BookiePoints. In addition, you will be able to use BookiePoints to buy Cash Back. (For specifics on the prices, check out the chart.)

Platinum

Players who have reached this rank are entitled to a free withdrawal once every two months as well as a special gift on their birthday. You will also be able to buy goods, Free Payouts, Frequent Flyer Bonus Miles, Gift Cards, Game Seats, and Cash Back using BookiePoints. In addition, you will be able to use BookiePoints to buy Cash Back. (For specifics on the prices, check out the chart.) In addition to all of the benefits that have been discussed so far, this player will be eligible for extra supplementary advantages, like EXCLUSIVE BONUSES, 24/7 Platinum Customer Service with a unique Toll-Free Number, and Much More.

Even if there isn’t much to work with, at least they have a program in place, and once you’ve accumulated enough points, you can redeem them for some interesting items in their loyalty store. It’s not much, but at least it’s something. Everyone can find anything that interests them in there, from free bets to electrical gadgets.

Assistance to Customers

MyBookie.ag has unquestionably integrated the most cutting-edge players of player interaction with contemporary technology. There is, of course, an online form on their website that you can fill out and submit, in addition to an email address; nevertheless, the company strongly recommends that you make use of an alternative that is more real-time. They provide a variety of free-of-charge telephone lines, in addition to a live chat feature that can be found in the lower-left corner of each page of their website. You may also reach the company through social media by using Facebook, Twitter, or Google+ (although I’m not sure whether anyone still uses Google+).

Would I Play at MyBookie.ag?

Playing at MyBookie.ag will be fun for you, in my opinion, provided you are able to look beyond the site’s troubled history and appreciate what it has to offer. In addition to a casino that meets minimum standards, they provide a good sportsbook that is tailored to the needs of casual players.

Although it isn’t the finest casino I’ve ever played at, the convenience of having a single account to use for both sports betting and casino games makes up for the fact that it doesn’t have the best selection of games. In essence, these guys are prepared to take advantage of gamblers from North America, a demographic that is becoming increasingly unusual in modern times. Therefore, I would recommend that you give MyBookie.ag a shot and then report back to us with your thoughts.