Borgata Review
Online casino and poker for players in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The biggest poker welcome bonus in both states, and big wins can be cashed out in person at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.
Where is Borgata Available?
Colored states show where each product is regulated and live. Gray states are where Borgata does not currently operate.
JOSHUA HILL'S EXPERT VERDICT
"Casino and poker for NJ and PA players. The biggest poker welcome bonus in either state right now: $1,000 deposit match + $85 free. Casino welcome is $1,000 + $20 free. If you ever visit Atlantic City, you can collect any size of winnings in cash at the Borgata Hotel front desk — and your online play earns rewards good for free hotel stays at MGM properties in Vegas."
— Owner and Editor in Chief
How Borgata scores
Scored across eight weighted categories. Based on personal use and continuous AI monitoring.
Pros & Cons
- Largest poker welcome in NJ + PA: 100% match up to $1,000 + $85 on the house
- Casino welcome: 100% match up to $1,000 + $20 on the house
- Available in both NJ (NJDGE) and PA (PGCB via Rivers Casino Philadelphia)
- Borgata Hotel Casino cage in AC — instant cash withdrawal in person for any size
- Two stacked rewards: Borgata Online Rewards (in-app) + MGM Rewards Tier Credits (20+ MGM properties)
- NJ poker shares liquidity with BetMGM and PartyPoker NJ — combined NJ player pool
- Available in NJ + PA only — not in MI, WV, or any other state
- Borgata Sportsbook is live in NJ + PA only — runs on the BetMGM Sportsbook tech stack with a Borgata skin
- No crypto — VIP Preferred ACH, Play+, card, PayPal, PayNearMe, and cage only
- Casino + poker product is essentially the same as BetMGM Casino/Poker NJ — pick by which welcome is biggest at signup
- PA poker pool is standalone — does not yet share liquidity with NJ/MI under MSIGA the way BetMGM Poker does
Bonuses at Borgata
How does Borgata compare?
Compared against every other US-facing site we've reviewed. Personal accounts at all of them.
| Casino | Score | Safety | Payouts | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgata ★ | 7.3 | 9.2 | 8.4 | NJ + PA casino and poker |
| BetMGM | 7.5 | 9.6 | 8.8 | All-in-one regulated betting |
| DraftKings | 7.1 | 8.5 | 6.0 | Slots and live dealer across CT, MI, NJ, PA, WV |
| Bovada | 7.8 | 7.5 | 9.0 | Poker + Casino + Sports |
| Ignition Casino | 7.7 | 7.2 | 9.2 | Poker + Casino |
Safety & fairness
Who runs it, who regulates it, and how you know the games aren't rigged.
Games, banking & support
Everything you need to know about what's available, organized by category.
Quick overview of what's available. We go deep on each game in our strategy guides.
Slots (including jackpot slots), table games, video poker, exclusive Borgata-branded titles, and a strong live-dealer section. Same Entain-built platform as BetMGM Casino — effectively the same library with a different front end. Live in NJ and PA.
NLHE, PLO, mixed games. Cash, MTTs, SNGs, and SPINS (3-handed hyper-turbo with random multipliers). NJ shares liquidity with BetMGM Poker NJ and PartyPoker NJ for combined player pool. PA pool is standalone (not yet on MSIGA via the Borgata skin). $3M+ guaranteed monthly across the tournament schedule.
Borgata also runs an Arcade section with simpler skill/chance games. Not the main draw. Borgata Sportsbook (NJ + PA only) runs under the same BetMGM Sportsbook tech stack with a Borgata wrapper.
Live dealer tables streamed in real time.
Multiple Evolution-streamed tables, broad stake range, NJ- and PA-licensed studios.
American, European, and branded MGM/Borgata roulette tables with full side-bet menu.
Standard and speed baccarat tables.
What you can use to get money in and out.
Borgata's recommended method — highest limits, no fees
Deposit: $10 – $25,000 · Instant (eCheck) · 1–3 days (ACH)
Withdraw: $20 – $25,000 · 3–5 business days
Fee: Free
Deposit: $10 – $10,000 · Instant
Withdraw: $10 – $10,000 · Within 24 hours
Fee: Free
Branded prepaid card — also usable as a debit card at ATMs
Deposit: $10 – $25,000 · Instant
Withdraw: $20 – $25,000 · Within 24 hours
Fee: Free
Some US-issued cards may be declined by the processor
Deposit: $10 – $25,000 · Instant (if approved)
Withdraw: Not supported
Fee: Free
Deposit: $10 – $25,000 · 1–3 business days
Withdraw: $20 – $25,000 · 3–5 business days
Fee: Free
Cash deposit at 7-Eleven, CVS, Family Dollar, etc.
Deposit: $10 – $500 / 24h · ~1 hour
Withdraw: Not supported
Fee: Free
In-person only at Borgata Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Deposit: $20 – No limit · Instant (at cage)
Withdraw: $20 – No limit · Instant (at cage)
Fee: Free
How to get help when you need it.
Response: Usually under 2 minutes
Response: [email protected] (NJ) · [email protected] (PA)
Response: Searchable knowledge base per product
Our review methodology
Every casino we review is tested with real accounts. We never accept payment to alter scores.
Responsible gambling
As an NJDGE- and PGCB-licensed operator, Borgata Online provides the full state-mandated responsible-gambling toolkit. Self-exclusion in either state blocks you from every licensed operator in that state — a real out, not a per-site fence.
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available 24/7.
Bottom line
Sign up if you're in NJ or PA, especially for poker — Borgata currently has the biggest welcome bonus of any legal site. Bonus perk if you ever visit Atlantic City: you can collect any amount of winnings in cash at the Borgata. Skip it if you live anywhere else (you can't play), or if you want sports outside NJ/PA — Borgata Sportsbook is NJ/PA only; use BetMGM for broader state coverage.
Visit Borgata Online
Casino + poker on one MGM-owned account in NJ and PA. $1,000 casino welcome, $1,000 poker welcome (largest in both states), Borgata AC cage for in-person cash. 21+ and physically in NJ or PA.
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