Planet 7 vs Bovada

Planet 7 vs Bovada in brief

If you live in one of Bovada's 20 restricted states, the comparison is over before it starts: Bovada says it doesn't serve you. Elsewhere, Bovada wins on published detail and crypto speed, while Planet 7 Casino is an RTG slots casino with the offer via our link and a thinner public paper trail.

Neither casino is licensed by a US state. We earn a commission on Planet 7 sign-ups through our link, which is why it has an offer box and Bovada doesn't. Our ranking order is commercial. For other pairings, browse our compare hub.

Which states Bovada and Planet 7 restrict

Bovada's restricted-countries help page lists 20 codes, and its terms of service (updated January 3, 2024) list the same set. The help page lists DC twice, as "District of Colombia" and "Washington DC".

Planet 7 publishes no restricted-state list on our record. Casino Guru reports that it accepts Ohio players, which is a third-party claim, not a statement of what Ohio law allows. A casino taking your sign-up doesn't make playing there lawful. Check your state's gambling page, then Ohio or Colorado if those apply to you.

State regulator actions: Bovada vs Planet 7

Bovada's restricted list tracks its enforcement history closely. The dates below come from the regulators' own releases where available, and from trade press where not.

Michigan's May 2024 release on Bovada (opens in a new tab) names Harp Media B.V. as operator of Bovada.com and Bovada.lv. Its April 9, 2025 release (opens in a new tab) names Planet 7 alongside sister brand Silver Oak. Mississippi's July 2024 public notice (opens in a new tab) is the regulator's own document. For the rest, see trade coverage of the West Virginia and Colorado letters (opens in a new tab) and the Massachusetts letter (opens in a new tab). Our explainer on cease-and-desist letters covers what they mean.

Who runs Planet 7 and Bovada?

Bovada's terms of service don't name a legal entity. They say Bovada is "licensed and regulated by the Union of the Comoros and the Central Reserve Authority of Western Sahara", with no license number. The Michigan regulator identifies the operator as Harp Media B.V. of Curaçao.

Planet 7's site shows no operator or license, according to reviewers. AskGamblers names BTK Ltd Casinos with a Costa Rica license, Blockonomi says BTK Ltd. Casinos (formerly Crystal Palace Group) of Cyprus, and LCB's Planet 7 page (opens in a new tab) names Ace Revenue Group with "No license". Casino Guru also says it has no license. Read who owns Planet 7 Casino and our Bovada legitimacy check.

Whatever the offshore paperwork, neither casino is overseen by a US state. That means no state complaint route, no state-backed protection of your balance and terms the casino sets itself.

Planet 7 vs Bovada welcome bonus: one code or three deposits

Bovada's casino welcome bonus page splits by payment type and spreads over three deposits. Planet 7's reported public offer is a single 200% code.

Codes change, so check them in the cashier before you deposit and see our Planet 7 bonus codes and Bovada bonus pages. Reviewers also list a $25 Planet 7 free chip, code 25FREECHIP (Blockonomi's table says MY25FREE), with a $100 max withdrawal and 30x on slots or 60x on table games and video poker. Both welcome offers are slot-focused, and table games are excluded or weighted lower.

What it costs to clear each bonus

Expected loss equals total stake times house edge. Assume a slot with a 96% return, a 4% house edge, and $100 deposits. Bovada's page doesn't say what the multiple applies to, so the example applies it to the bonus only and notes the cautious case.

1. Bovada first crypto deposit: $100 at 125% gives a $125 bonus. At 25x the bonus, that's $3,125 of play, an expected cost of $125. If the 25x covers deposit plus bonus, it's $5,625 and $225.
2. Bovada second crypto deposit: another $125 bonus, but at 50x, so $6,250 of play and an expected cost of $250 on the bonus-only reading.
3. Planet 7 with WELCOME200, as LCB reports it: $100 gives a $200 bonus. At 30x deposit plus bonus, $300 × 30 = $9,000 of play, an expected cost of $360.
4. Planet 7's reported $1,000 max cashout then caps what you can take from the bonus, however well the session goes.
5. Takeaway: Bovada's first deposit is the cheapest to clear here; its 50x follow-ups and Planet 7's 30x both cost more than the bonus adds on average.

Short-term results swing widely, but the house edge means losses are the likely result over time. Our guides on game weighting and the bonus value calculator method walk through more cases.

Planet 7 vs Bovada withdrawals and crypto limits

Bovada's help pages say withdrawals are reviewed in about 24–48 hours, then Bitcoin arrives within up to 24 hours, other crypto within up to an hour and vouchers in about 24 hours. Minimums are $75 for Bitcoin, $50 for Ethereum and Tether, and $10 for Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV and Lightning.

For Planet 7, AskGamblers reports a 5–7 day pending period, 7–9 days for bank transfers, no fees and no weekend cashouts, while LCB says payouts "usually take more than a month". Reported minimums are $50 (LCB) or $100 (Blockonomi), and LCB and Casino Guru report a $2,500 weekly cap. AskGamblers instead shows EUR 2,500 a day, so ask support. A $7,500 win at a $2,500 weekly cap would take at least three weeks to cash out.

Read Planet 7 withdrawals, Bovada withdrawals and our explainer on pending withdrawals for what to do if a payout stalls.

Games, apps and support

Planet 7 runs RealTime Gaming slots: LCB counts 347 and names Cash Bandits 2, Cash Bandits 3, Paydirt!, Banana Jones, Fish Catch and Sweet 16, with no live dealer. Blockonomi reports instant play in mobile browsers and a download client, but no app. AskGamblers reports 24/7 live chat and two toll-free numbers. Bovada's software providers and app status aren't published on our record, so check its lobby.

On safer-play tools, AskGamblers lists none at Planet 7, so ask support directly for deposit limits or self-exclusion. You can also add blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker yourself. See our self-exclusion at offshore casinos guide.

Is it legal to play Bovada or Planet 7 in the USA?

Seven states license online casinos: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Neither Bovada nor Planet 7 is licensed in any of them, and Bovada already restricts all seven. Elsewhere, your state's law decides; check our overview of offshore casino legality.

Winnings are taxable federal income wherever you win them. For 2026 payments, the W-2G reporting threshold for slots is $2,000, so keep your own records whether or not a casino sends you a form. Our gambling taxes guide explains reporting and the reported 90% cap on loss deductions from tax year 2026; check IRS guidance.

Planet 7 vs Bovada verdict by player

• Players in Bovada's 20 restricted states or DC: Bovada won't serve you; check your state's law before any offshore site.
• Fast crypto cashouts: Bovada publishes the quicker timeline and lower Litecoin and Lightning minimums.
• RTG slot players: Planet 7's reported lobby is built around RTG titles.
• Bonus clearers: Bovada's first-deposit 25x is lighter than Planet 7's reported 30x on deposit plus bonus.
• Players who want rules in writing: Bovada's own pages say more; Planet 7's terms need confirming at sign-up.

See how Planet 7 fares against another big offshore brand in Planet 7 vs Ignition, or against a partner in SlotoCash vs Planet 7.

Planet 7's offer through our link

Bovada isn't a partner, so Planet 7 has the only offer box on this page. Planet 7 is an offshore casino, not licensed by any US state, with no license shown on its site according to reviewers. Check your state's law before signing up, and expect no state help if a dispute arises.

Planet 7 Casino: $2,750 Welcome Bonus + 45 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report the casino's public code WELCOME200 at 200% with 30x wagering on deposit plus bonus, a $30 minimum and a $1,000 max cashout, which differs from our link, so the terms shown at sign-up apply.

Set a budget and stick to it. Free, confidential help is available 24/7 from the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) by call, text or chat; see our national helpline page. Our Planet 7 welcome bonus guide covers the claim steps.

21+ (18+ where allowed). Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: responsible gambling tools and free help. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).