Bodog, which operates Asian-facing website Bodog88.com, has become the first major online gaming company to accept Bitcoin for deposits and withdrawals.
Citing the fact that Bitcoin is now being accepted by major companies in other sectors around the world, including the likes of retail brands Expedia, PayPal and Subway, the company said it was excited to offer its customers greater control of their money by cutting out the fees charged by banks on traditional currency transfers.
“Bodog are the first in their sector to offer the widest range of payment options which in turn helps to break down the barriers to entry for the online gaming sector,” Bodog said in a statement.
“As the benefits of Bitcoin filter through to the mainstream, the momentum behind the cryptocurrency will continue to gather pace and Bodog wants to be at the very heart, and start, of that trend.”
