Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada): who owns it and which casinos it runs
Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada) (Curaçao) owns 2 casino and betting brands, including Bovada, JuicyPop Slots. US-facing offshore sportsbook and casino group. Michigan, Louisiana and Tennessee name Harp Media B.V. (Curaçao, no. 144943) as the operator of Bovada, and the Massachusetts Attorney General wrote to Harp Media B.V. and Hove Media, "collectively known as Bovada". Bovada was launched in December 2011 by Kahnawake-based Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, which had run the US business under the Bodog brand since 2006 (Bodog press release, 2011). A 2023 Kentucky class action named Morris Mohawk Gaming Group together with Harp Media B.V. as defendants. No public record shows who owns Harp Media today. In 2016 Bovada sold its poker business to Lynton Limited, the then owner of Ignition (GGB), so Bovada is kept apart from the Ignition / Café Casino / Slots.lv network. Not licensed in any US state.
| Ownership | private (owners not public; the brand was launched in 2011 by Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, per press) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Curaçao |
| Casino and betting brands | 2 casino and betting brands · 2 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 1 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 1 |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
Casino and betting brands of Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada)
| Name | Website | Licences | Owner proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovada | bovada.lv | verified | |
| JuicyPop Slots | juicypopslotscasino.com | reported |
Operating companies and licences
| Company | Where | Licences |
|---|---|---|
| Harp Media B.V. | Curaçao |
Fines and regulator actions
| Date | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-29 | USA Michigan — MGCB | — | Cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V. (Curaçao) as operator of Bovada.com and Bovada.lv for offering unlicensed online gambling to Michigan residents. The regulator later said Bovada complied. source |
Questions and answers
Which casinos and betting sites does Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada) own?
Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada) owns 2 casino and betting brands, including Bovada, JuicyPop Slots.
Who owns Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada)?
Who owns Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada) is not published.
Has Harp Media B.V. / Hove Media (Bovada) been fined?
Yes. 1 fines and regulator actions on record. The latest: USA Michigan — MGCB, 2024-05-29.
Sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/mgcb/news/2024/05/30/mgcb-issues-cease-and-desist-letter-to-bovada
- https://www.mass.gov/news/attorney-generals-office-issues-cease-and-desist-letter-to-online-gambling-operator-for-illegal-offshore-casino-operation
- https://lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov/news/bovada-s-compliance-with-louisiana-gaming-control-board-s-cease-and-desist-order-marks-positive-step-for-consumer-protection
- https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-kyed-3_23-cv-00053/pdf/USCOURTS-kyed-3_23-cv-00053-0.pdf
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bodog-branded-entities-no-longer-available-to-us-citizens-135570078.html
- https://ggbmagazine.com/article/ignition-casino-buys-bovada-poker