Online Casino Review: Borgata
From the moment New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved regulated online gambling back in February 2013, gamblers residing in the Garden State have taken a keen interest in the Borgata’s plans to bring a Borgata casino and poker room online.
After all, the Borgata is Atlantic City’s premier resort and casino, and as such, one would expect it to align with an equally prestigious online gaming solutions provider.
And that they did. In October 2013, the Borgata, in conjunction with bwin.party, were rewarded New Jersey’s first iGaming permit.
Few people remember that before the enactment of the UIGEA of 2006, PartyPoker was the most heavily trafficked online poker site in the United States. Then known as Party Gaming Plc, the publicly traded company was forced to abandon the US, losing the majority of its player base in the process.
Since then, it has merged with bwin. And now, thanks to a pairing with one of the most renowned casinos on the east coast, it seems poised to reestablish its dominance in the US market.
In the sections that follow we’ll take a close look at the Borgata’s newly released online casino platform, BorgataCasino.com, in an attempt to discover if it truly lives up to the hype.
Playing at Borgata’s online casino
What casino games are offered at BorgataCasino.com?
In keeping with its tradition of offering the widest variety of casino games, BorgataCasino.com spreads a vast collection of virtual slots, jackpot slots and table games.
Select variants on traditional games such as Blackjack and Roulette dominate the table games section, while the slots tab is peppered with new and exciting ways to spin the reels.
Listed below is a snapshot of the casino-style games offered at BorgataCasino.com:
- Slots: 36 traditional slot machines, including fan favorites Monopoly Level Up Plus, Star Trek and Ghostbusters
- Jackpot Slots: 3 offered – Money Boat, Candy Store and Pirates’ Booty
- Game King: Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus, Double Double. These are essentially all variants of the same Video Poker game, the difference being the payout structure.
- Blackjack: Win-Win, Multi-Hand Pro, High Limit, Single Player, Multi-Hand and Single Deck variants
- Roulette: European, European Pro, American Pro
- Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker
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How do I make a deposit at BorgataCasino.com?
BorgataCasino currently accepts the following deposit methods:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Online Banking Transfer
- Instant e-checks
Be aware, that due to extra security regulations, most Visa transactions will be rejected. However, transactions from Nordstrom FSB, TD Bank and U.S Bank should go through without issue. MasterCard transactions may also be rejected, but are subject to far fewer restrictions.
Online banking transfers are available to those who have a valid bank account with the following banks: Bank of America, BB&T, Chase, HSBC Bank USA, ING Direct, Regions, Suntrust, TD Bank and US Bank
Tell me more about Borgata Casino’s VIP program?
BorgataCasino.com launched with a VIP program, entitled iRewards, already in place. Currently, players are delegated to one of five tiers: Red Label, Red Label Plus, Silver Label, Black Label and Black Label Elite, with the first four acting as monthly tiers and Black Label Elite reserved for those who achieve 15,000 quarterly points.
Earned points can be exchanged for electronics, cash bonuses, entry into special events, casino comp dollars and more.
In order to earn 1 iReward Point, players must wager the following:
- Slots: $10.00
- Progressives: $20.00
- Roulette: $25.00
- Video Poker: $75.00
- Blackjack: $75.00
- Other: $10.00
BorgataCasino.com – Software details
Who provides the software for BorgataCasino.com?
BorgataCasino.com is powered by the same technology that drives NJ.PartyPoker.com. Featuring an ultra-modern, social media integrated user interface, clearly defined tabs and icons and a smooth flow-of-control, BorgataCasino.com is indicative of the quality gamblers have come to expect from software developed by bwin.party.
Can BorgataCasino.com be played from mobile devices?
Not yet. But given bwin.party’s emphasis on mobile platforms overseas, it stands to reason that iOS and Android versions of BorgataCasino.com are an integral part of the Borgata’s master plan.
To track the status of the BorgataCasino.com mobile app, visit its dedicated mobile page.
What about Mac users? Can they download Borgata’s online casino?
Mac users cannot download the full version of BorgataCasino.com at this time. However, they do have access to the “Play in Browser” option, which allows them to enjoy Borgata’s online casino from within Safari.
BorgataCasino.com safety and security
Can BorgataCasino.com be trusted?
Due to its vigorous authentication processes, accordance with regulations implemented by the DGE, and partnership with a worldwide leader in the iGaming industry, BorgataCasino.com is perhaps one of the most trustworthy Internet gaming sites in the country, if not the world.
Now that’s not to say BorgataCasino.com didn’t experience growing pains, but since launch, most of the initial server and geolocation issues that plagued the site have been ironed out.
What distinguishes BorgataCasino.com from unregulated US-facing sites?
Plenty. Borgata’s online casino offers players more deposit and withdrawal options, faster processing times and better customer service. And thanks to regulations imposed by the DGE, all player funds must be held exclusively in a NJ-based bank account.
Unregulated US-facing sites are subject to inconsistent payouts and lack the same level of encryption and identity protection of ones governed by New Jersey state legislators.
Other resources
For more on Borgata’s online poker room, check out our detailed analysis of the room’s shared network with PartyPoker NJ. Or visit BorgataCasino.com and click the “poker” option near the top.
And for those interested in learning about New Jersey’s journey towards Internet gaming legalization, visit our Legal NJ Internet Gambling: Timeline.
