Online Casino Review: NJ.PartyPoker.com Casino
Seven years: that’s how long its been since PartyPoker last graced the computer screens of those residing in the United States.
Following the passage of the UIGEA of 2006, PartyPoker was all but forced to leave the US markets. At the time, the site was the most recognized name in online poker, a title it would reluctantly cede to PokerStars.
But thanks to the legalization of online gaming in New Jersey, the world’s former number one iGaming provider is back. Forging a partnership with Atlantic City’s most popular and well-respected casino, the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, PartyPoker is pleased to offer state regulated iGaming services to all inhabitants of the Garden State.
In the sections that follow, we take a look specifically at PartyPoker’s casino offerings. Here’s what to expect:
Playing at NJ.PartyPoker.com
What games are currently available on NJ.PartyPoker.com?
In addition to many of the same games featured at the Borgata’s brick and mortar casino, NJ.PartyPoker offers its clientele a variety of slots and table games not commonly found in Atlantic City. They include:
- 34 slot machines: Favorites include Monopoly Level Up Plus, Wolf Run and DaVinci Diamonds
- 8 jackpot slots
- Blackjack: Variations include Multi-Hand Pro, Win-Win and SideBet
- Roulette: American Pro, European Pro and Double Bonus Spin
- Video Poker: Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, Bonus Poker and Double Double Bonus Poker
- Other tables games: Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker and No Commission Baccarat
New signups will receive a match bonus up to $100 on their initial deposit. Compared with other New Jersey’s other virtual casinos, PartyPoker’s casino bonus is somewhat easier to clear.
Is it easy to make a deposit at NJ.PartyPoker.com?
It depends. While NJ.PartyPoker.com offers more deposit options than most, some transactions, particularly ones via Visa and MasterCard, may be rejected. To prepare users for this PartyPoker provides a list of issuing banks most likely to process a credit card transaction successfully.
Other deposit methods have had greater success, including:
- Online banking transfers
- Instant e-checks
- e-checks by iGM-Pay
- Skrill
Of note, NJ.PartyPoker.com is the only iGaming site regulated by NJ officials to offer Skrill as a payment option. Skrill allows users to load funds via bank wires or from other Skrill members directly to their e-wallet. These funds can then be used to make deposits on PartyPoker. Unlike other e-wallets like PayPal, Skrill services the online gaming community.
I’m interested in learning more about PartyPoker’s VIP program
PartyPoker offers its casino patrons access to four monthly loyalty tiers:
- Bronze: All members start as Bronze level members.
- Silver: 250 monthly points
- Gold: 500 monthly points
- Palladium: PartyPoker’s highest tier at 1,000 points in a calendar month.
It’s worth noting that loyalty points earned from playing poker on Party also count towards your total balance.
NJ.PartyPoker.com – Software details
What software powers PartyPoker’s casino?
PartyPoker’s NJ casino platform is powered by the same pioneering technology as its international iGaming offerings.
Driven by a desire to integrate social features into a traditional real-money gaming environment, the new PartyPoker (updated September 2013) boasts a slew of enhancements not commonly found in virtual casinos, including, but not limited to:
- Friends lists
- News Feeds
- A p2p messaging system
- 1-click lobby
- A comprehensive Rewards tab
- Achievements and Missions (poker only)
While there are no Achievements or Missions for PartyPoker’s casino users, they can partake in and enjoy almost every other one of the site’s newly integrated social features.
Is there a mobile app I can download?
Since the inception of the smartphone, bwin.party has proven a pioneer in the mobile iGaming arena. Thus, it comes as little surprise that Android and iOS versions of both its casino and poker platforms will be available soon on smartphone and tablet devices.
I have a Mac. Can I play at NJ.PartyPoker.com?
Yes. Both PC and Mac users can either download PartyPoker’s software, or enjoy casino games from the convenience of their own browser. Do note, that you may be required to install a GeoComply plugin before placing real-money wagers.
NJ.PartyPoker.com safety and security
Can NJ.PartyPoker.com be trusted?
PartyPoker’s random number algorithms operate at an unparalleled level of encryption and randomness, ensuring fairness. It also boasts a highly trained and specialized investigation team to monitor funds and prevent unethical practices such as collision.
Combined with the strict set of regulations imposed by NJ’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, and placing wagers online has never been more safe and secure.
What separates NJ.PartyPoker from an unregulated site?
There’s no worse feeling than taking down a major tournament or winning a $1 million dollar jackpot, only to find that your funds are locked up in an offshore account. Even worse, players who deposit funds on unregulated US-facing sites run the risk of never seeing their money again.
Case in point: 2+2 forum user IHasTehNutz keeps track of outstanding cash-outs from US-facing site Lock Poker. As evident by his spreadsheet, playing on an unregulated site carries a plethora of unnecessary risks.
Conversely, by depositing funds onto NJ.PartyPoker.com, players can rest assured that their money is kept in a safe, nearby location, and can be accessed within days, not months.
Other Resources
To read a review of PartyPoker’s poker room, visit our New Jersey Poker Bonus page.
And for the latest in NJ iGaming news, check out OPR’s New Jersey section.
