Online Casino Review: UCasino
Located in the heart of Atlantic City’s infamous Broadwalk, Trump Taj Mahal is one of two properties owned by one of the most recognizable names in NJ gaming – Trump Entertainment. Referred to by frequenters as “The Taj,” the casino was once the crown jewel of east-coast gambling. But times have changes, and that distinction now belongs to the Borgata.
However, thanks to the legalization of online gambling, the legendary casino is poised to make a long overdue comeback. And its chosen US-based iGaming provider Ultimate Gaming to help them along the way.
The fruition of their efforts has resulted in UCasino.com. In the sections that follow we’ll analyze Trump Taj’s new online casino, detailing the most important facets of its software and how you can start playing for real-money today.
Playing at Trump Taj’s Online Casino
What games can I play at UCasino?
Although relatively new to the iGaming scene, UCasino offers players a wider selection of virtual table-game selection than most of NJ’s online gaming service providers. And why not? Trump Taj boasts one of the largest gaming floors in AC. It seems only fitting that its online counterpart would offer the same diversity as its brick and mortar locale.
In short, if you can play it at the Taj Mahal, than you’ll probably find it on UCasino.com. Here’s what it has to offer:
- Slots: 11 different slot machines are available at the Taj’s online casino including popular variants Ghostbusters, Star Trek and Monopoly Plus.
- Video Poker: Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker and Double Double Bonus Poker
- Blackjack: Variations include traditional Blackjack, Win-Win and Player’s Suite
- Other table games: Roulette, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Raise it Up, Four Card Poker, Crazy 4 Poker, Six Card Poker, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Mississippi Stud, Casino War
You’d be hard pressed to find more table game choices at most B&M casinos then you would at Trump Taj’s online room.
How do I make a deposit?
If you were impressed by the sheer number of games offered at Trump Taj Mahal’s online casino, then you’ll really be amazed at how many different depositing methods it accepts:
- MasterCard: All but those issued by Bank of America and Wells Fargo
- Pay Near Me: Subject to a $500 maximum, Pay Near Me allows you to make a deposit at any 7-Eleven. All you’ll need to do is have the cashier scan either a printed barcode or an image from your smartphone.
- Instant check: $5,000 maximum, may take four days to clear.
- Bank wire
- Mail us a check: As the name implies, you can write a check directly to the virtual casino.
- Casino cage: If you prefer more personal service, you can make a deposit at Trump Taj Mahal’s casino cage.
UCasino.com also accepts Visa cards, but only ones issued by TD bank.
Those depositing with credit cards should be aware that they may incur cash advance fees.
Does Trump Taj’s online casino have a VIP Program
According to its U Rewards page, “Each real money waged placed at Ultimate Casino will earn both Experience Points (XP) and U-Points, via U Rewards.” Sounds great, but what exactly does that mean?
Apparently, in order to unlock U Rewards bonuses, players must first accumulate a set amount of XP. The bigger the bonus, the more XP it will take to unlock. Then, players can purchase an unlocked bonus using their U-Points.
Note that U-Points are earned at a significantly faster clip (5-7 times) than XP.
XP also ties Ultimate Gaming’s online casino to its virtual poker room (UltimatePoker.com) by awarding casino users who reach a certain tier with entries into its Sunday freerolls.
UCasino.com – Software Details
What software powers Trump Taj’s online casino?
UCasino’s software is supplied by the same company that first brought regulated online poker to Nevada, Ultimate Gaming. A relatively new entity among New Jersey’s online gaming giants, Ultimate Gaming was established in 2010 by the Fertitta brothers and their colleague Tom Breitling.
Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta rose to fame in 2001 when they teamed up to purchase the increasingly popular Ultimate Fighting Championship. In 2009, the brothers would find themselves partnering up again – this time to launch Fertitta Entertainment, which would “ultimately” become the parent company of UCasino.com.
The software itself was developed by another Fertitta Entertainment subsidary – California-based software developer CyberArts. UCasino.com and UltimatePoker.com are among the only US operators that do not employ an overseas software provider.
Is there a mobile app for UCasino?
Originally slated for release during the soft-launch period, the mobile version of UCasino has yet to be released. However, it is being actively developed and should go-live shortly.
What about Mac players? Can they register an account at UCasino?
Although there is no downloadable UCasino.com app, Mac users can access the software via the Safari browser.
Trump Taj online casino – Safety and Security
How do I know I can trust UCasino?
After participating in a mandatory trial period from November 21 – 26, 2013, UCasino.com was deemed launch-worthy by New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Not one to hand out permissions lightly, the DGE is responsible for monitoring all of NJ’s iGaming activities. As such, any service provider hoping to operate in the Garden State must adhere to a rigid set of guidelines.
As an example, in order to wager real-money on UCasino.com, players must be able to first verify their age, identity, location and mobile phone.
Furthermore, UCasino.com is required to employ many of the same identity protection checks as today’s top banking institutions.
What distinguishes UCasino.com from an unregulated online casino?
In addition to the aforementioned banking and verification policies, regulated casinos are required to offer its patrons self-exclusion and self-limiting options.
And because player funds are held in an exclusive New Jersey-based bank account, withdrawal times are more reliable than what players who frequent unregulated sites are accustomed to.
Other resources
In order to read more about the advantages of regulated sites, please refer to our comprehensive guide.
And for a closer look at UCasino’s sister site, UltimatePoker.com, check out OPR’s fact sheet and review.
