Sportsbooks and casinos in the United States continue to make moves. In this week’s news, we’re examining a number of partnerships that took place, including one in Indiana and a first-ever type of deal in Texas.

PointsBet Partners Up with Austin FC

PointsBet Sportsbook is continuing to expand its footprint. Even though sports betting is not legal in the state of Texas, they are still moving in there to get an early jump marketing-wise.

PointsBet has partnered up with Austin FC of Major League Soccer, so expect to see the branding on their gear soon. The company is now going to be the official sports betting partner of this new soccer club and will be promoted all over their new stadium.

It’s the first sports betting partnership created in the state and the first entry into the MLS for PointsBet. However, PointsBet is going to have to wait quite a while before this move could end up paying off.

Despite Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, pushing heavily for sports betting to be legalized in the state, lawmakers just aren’t sure whether they want to go through with new laws to change that at the moment. Other big states such as California and New York could see their markets get launched within the next two years, but early estimations point towards Texas not getting serious consideration for legalization until at least 2023. When the floodgates do open up, though, PointsBet is hoping customers flock to them due to the brand awareness.

Atlantic City Casinos Fall Eight Percent Compared To 2019 Numbers In August

Casinos in Atlantic City have been doing everything in their power to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have had some strong numbers lately and are approaching the pre-pandemic revenues they had back in 2019, as a matter of fact.

Atlantic City casinos were able to reel in a total of $262.4 million from their nine brick-and-mortar properties during the month August. When you include sports betting and iGaming in Atlantic City, their numbers drastically improve. They would eventually round out to $397.6 million, nearly $60 million more than what they were able to bring in during August of 2019.

A lot of people stopped going to the brick-and-mortar properties due to COVID concerns, which is why their online offerings have been so profitable lately. The land-based losses have been offset by the online success, which has sped up the whole recovery process.

Caesars Entertainment, WynnBET Inch Closer To Sports Betting In Indiana

The topic of sports betting in Indiana has been a bit of a touchy subject of late. The Indianapolis Colts initially weren’t in favor of heading that direction but have since made some moves to convince everybody otherwise.

They have now partnered up with Caesars Entertainment and the very next day, they did the type of deal with WynnBET. Both deals have some different aspects in them as Caesars will get naming rights to a lounge in the Colts stadium along with being named the official casino of the organization.

Meanwhile, WynnBET received naming rights to their official tailgate area called Touchdown Town. They also got branding rights for a sports bar in the upper levels of the stadium.

Each of these companies are hoping that these new deals can get them exposure throughout the entire Indiana area – especially in a place where so many sports fans go. WynnBET, in particular, has already been doing everything they can to spread the word about their brand. You may have seen some their advertisements, which now feature Shaquille O’Neal and Ben Affleck.

This week’s casino news has a laser-focus on Caesars Entertainment. The casino giant has been in the news thanks to all sorts of various deals, so let’s recap their latest moves.

NFL Could Get $270 Million In Revenue from Their Casino and Sportsbook Deals

The NFL could be on pace to bring in some monster cash before the end of 2021. Early estimations expect that the NFL could bring in $270 million in total revenue from their partnerships with sportsbook operators and a couple of casino companies. If you expand those estimations to the first decade, the NFL could see $1 billion worth of revenue. Keep in mind that not all states have legalized sports betting just yet, so that figure could be conservative.

The NFL has partnered up with Caesars Entertainment in a deal where they will now become the official casino sponsor of the league. The NFL has also grouped up with the sports betting giant DraftKings as their sportsbook partner.

Some NFL teams have even been softening their stance on sports betting and have made agreements of their own. The New Orleans Saints were able to get a 20-year, $138 million deal approved by Louisiana lawmakers that would allow Caesars to rename their stadium to the Caesars Superdome. The Houston Texans are another team that has a partnership with Caesars in a marketing type of deal even though you can’t legally place bets in the state of Texas. This is just the tip of the iceberg as many more deals like this are on the cusp.

Caesars Entertainment Partners Up With Fiesta Bowl

Caesars Entertainment continues to take advantage of sports betting being legalized around the country and they’re again expanding their footprint. The latest is that they have agreed to a deal with the Fiesta Bowl and are now going to be a partner of one of the biggest bowl games in college football.

The plan will be for them host fan lounges at both the Fiesta Bowl and the Guaranteed Rate Bowl (both bowl games are played in the state of Arizona) and will have Caesars featured in many ways. Anybody attending either of those games will have the opportunity to wager on the game they are watching through their mobile sportsbook too.

Sports betting became legalized this past year and all of the big players are locking in partnerships with content providers, sports franchises, influencers, bowl games and more. A lot of money is being thrown around and you can expect many other bowl games to get betting sponsors in the near future too.

Caesars Entertainment Inherits 24.5 Percent of NeoGames Stake

Sticking with Caesars, it turns out that their acquisition of William Hill had more positives than they could have expected. Alongside their hefty purchase, it was reported that Caesars now gets to own a 24.5 percent stake in the iLottery provider, NeoGames. Caesars stake in the company is worth approximately $258.44 million, which is certainly going to help them negate the $3.69 billion they spent to acquire William Hill in the first place.

NeoGames is currently operational in a couple of states already and has quite a lot of potential. New Hampshire, Virginia and North Carolina are all states in which they are operating in at the moment, but we could see them expand to Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Missouri, Connecticut, Alaska and Maryland within the next couple of months. NeoGames is also servicing Alberta, Canada.

Caesars likely isn’t going to be handing out a ton of cash to NeoGames in order to fully invest into its future. Instead, they are probably going to try and recover financially from the William Hill purchase and slowly add onto their existing businesses. It’s a nice asset that Caesars got in the deal.

This week’s casino news starts off with the latest revenue report. While 2020 was a dark year, 2021 has been surprisingly bright as casinos have thrived.

Casinos In the U.S. On Track for Record-Breaking Year

It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that casinos operated around the world. Revenue numbers were slashed, properties were shuttered and players stayed home. There were concerns regarding their recovery but it seems that casinos in the United States have been bouncing back faster than expected.

According to the second quarter of 2021, gambling operators were able to reel in $13.6 billion worth of revenue. Compare that to their previous quarterly record and it was just $11.6 billion set back in 2019.

Nevada, one of the largest markets in the country, had been the leading charge for the United States all year long. They have four straight months of surpassing the $1 billion mark from their residents. Tourism making a small return has definitely helped them out in that category, though. Casinos have also shifted online – especially in the state of New Jersey – and that’s helped buoy some of the revenues in 2021.

Wisconsin Hopes to Jump on Sports Betting Bandwagon

Wisconsin seems to be sick of sitting back and watching other states reap the benefits of legalized sports betting. Nine states across the country have reeled in over $1 billion off of sports wagering with more on the way soon as football returns shortly. Wisconsin has mostly been slow to move on sports betting but governor Tony Evers caught many people off-guard when he announced that there was a change in the state gaming compact with the Oneida Nation.

The change will now allow Wisconsin to take sports bets, which is huge news for players in the area. This comes just a couple of months after a couple of political members felt that sports betting would “never” come to the state. They believed that allowing sports betting would simply jeopardize their current revenue streams but months later, that’s no longer a concern.

There are multiple other states in the process of legalizing sports betting themselves, including Florida who is in the middle of their battle. Meanwhile, California chose has put the subject to the ballot in conjunction with an upcoming election. Many have been wondering that if Wisconsin can 180 so quickly, maybe places like Texas and Hawaii can too.

MaximBet Partners Up with White Mountain Apache Tribe

Magazine giant Maxim has recently partnered with CarouselGroup to rebrand SportsBetting.com and make it into MaximBet. The sports betting element could give the brand new life while the betting brand itself looks set to compete with some of the big boys. MaximBet will be arriving in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa and New Jersey within the coming months but the company is also looking to get a license to operate in Arizona. The emerging online sports betting company has just reached an agreement with the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona. This comes shortly after the state was able to legalize sports betting. The next step will be for the sportsbook to earn one of the licenses being handed out by the state.

Daniel Graetzer, the CEO of MaximBet, said that their company couldn’t be happier to work with the tribe in order to bring a renewed experience to the state. He went on to say that residents of Arizona will fall in love with their consumer-friendly app and fantastic customer service.

You can expect MaximBet to offer a delightful sports betting experience for both veterans and novice bettors alike. There should also be a couple of interesting promotions as well to bring in some new players, including a juicy welcome bonus. Typically, new sportsbooks offer some of the best bonuses. For now, they are running a contest for everyone to join at biggamecontestla.com where anyone can signup to enter the draw to win $50,000 and four tickets to the Super Bowl this year.

Whether or not you entered the January 2021 Race or any of last year’s races at Golden Nugget Online Casino, anyone who’s registered with the Golden Nugget NJ gambling website is invited to participate in the Golden Nugget February Race.

Each month’s race, although it also counts as a leg in the yearlong race, is a separate competition of its own. So hold on tight. The Golden Nugget February Race with a total prize pool of $250,000 and a top prize of $30,000 just got underway last week.

How to participate in the Golden Nugget February Race

If you would like to participate in the Golden Nugget February Race but haven’t yet opted-in, it’s not too late. But keep in mind that every day counts and February is a short month. Many players have been racking up points since day 1, so if you hope to catch up, time is of the essence. Here’s what you need to do ASAP to get started:

• Log into your GoldenNuggetCasino.com account.
• Go to Available Bonuses and opt into the February Race.
• Make a single deposit of at least $20.
• Start playing!

Climb the leaderboard by earning as many points as possible

The minimum number of points required to be eligible for a prize this month or any month is only 50. But in practice, you will need to earn many times 50 points to have a realistic shot of finishing high enough on the leaderboard to make the cut.

As of today, Feb. 8, the player at the top of the leaderboard already has over 86,000 points while the player in 1,000^th place has 327.  Also keep in mind that finishing in 500^th to 1,000^th place is hardly worth the effort, except for bragging rights, since your prize is a measly $10 bonus. However, the prizes for the top 100 players are huge.

So, how do you accumulate the thousands of points you will need to win a decent prize? It’s simple. Keep making deposits and keep playing!

All online casino games count, as do sports bets, towards earning leaderboard points in both the February race and yearlong race. However, slots count 5x as much as other games, and the fastest way of all to rack up points is with deposits. Each deposit needs to be at least $50 or, if possible, at least $100. The following table shows the exact number of points you will earn for each qualifying activity.

What can you win in the Golden Nugget February Race?

The monthly races used to require waiting until the entire month was over for the awarding of any prizes. But starting in 2021, every month, participants get two opportunities to win.

The first comes in the middle of the month when the top 2,000 players on the leaderboard each receive 50 free spins.  The second comes at the end of the month in the form of bonus money

50 Free Spins

The exact day when Golden Nugget awards the free spins varies from month to month. For February, it is February 17.

The free spins must be taken on designated eligible games. It’s entirely up to you whether to take them the same day they’re awarded or wait until later in the month. However, before you start, you must claim the offer from Available Bonuses. You then have up to seven days thereafter to complete the free spins.

All winnings from the free spins will be credited to your account as bonus money that you will have up to another seven days to clear with the casino games of your choice. Depending on which type of game you choose, the additional wagering requirements are as follows:

• Most slots: 1x bonus
• Video poker, blackjack, roulette, and other table games: 4x bonus
• Excluded slots (see the Golden Nugget website for the complete list): 5x bonus

End of month bonus money prizes to the top 1,000 players

Regardless of whether or not you qualify for the mid-month prize of 50 free spins, you are potentially eligible for a bonus money prize at the end of the month. Where you stand on the leaderboard at the conclusion of the last day of February will be the sole determinant of what prize, if any, you will be entitled to then.

Both the total prize pool of $250,000 and the manner in which it will be allocated to the top 1,000 players are the same for February as for January. Therefore, the following table showing how this month’s prizes will be distributed is identical to the table for the January prizes. But we repeat it again here for your convenience.

1st place	$30,000 free play bonus
2nd place	$25,000 free play bonus
3rd place	$20,000 free play bonus
4th place	$15,000 free play bonus
5th place	$10,000 free play bonus
6th place	$9,000 free play bonus
7th place	$8,000 free play bonus
8th place	$7,000 free play bonus
9th place	$6,000 free play bonus
10th place	$5,000 free play bonus
11th -15th place	$3,000 free play bonus
16th-20th place	$2,500 free play bonus
21st – 25th place	$2,000 free play bonus
26th – 50th place	$1,000 free play bonus
51st – 75th place	$750 free play bonus
76th – 100th place	$500 free play bonus
101st -125th place	$250 free play bonus
126th-150th place	$100 free play bonus
151st-200th place	$50 free play bonus
201st-250th place	$25 free play bonus
251st-500th place	$15 free play bonus
501st-1,000th place	$10 free play bonus

Additional wagering requirements for all bonus money prizes

Golden Nugget will tabulate all of the prizes and notify the winners by 5 p.m. on Wed., March 3.

However, none of the foregoing prizes are in the form of immediately withdrawable cash. Instead, they come in the form of bonus money credited to your account.

Accordingly, all bonus money prizes won in the Golden Nugget February race or any other race this NJ online casino holds are subject to additional wagering requirements. Players have up to seven days to complete this wagering before they will be permitted to withdraw either the bonus itself or any additional associated winnings.

Unlike the bonus money won from the free spins awarded in the middle of the month, you can choose to clear your bonus with either casino play or sports bets. However, you cannot combine the two.

Casino bonus

If you choose the Casino bonus, you can pick any casino game you like. However, depending on which type of game you choose, the wagering requirements will vary as follows:

• Most slots: 1x bonus
• Video poker, blackjack, roulette, and other table games: 4x bonus
• Excluded slots (see the Golden Nugget website for the complete list): 5x bonus

Sports bonus

Alternatively, you can select the Sports bonus with a wagering requirement of just 1x the bonus.

Your best bet

Obviously, your best bet would be to clear the bonus with either slots that count 100 percent or with sports bets

Either way, you only have to play the bonus 1x (with the casino’s money). However, if you decide to play slots, to maximize your chances of winning, you should limit your play to games with a return to player (RTP) of 96 percent or higher.

2021 Golden Nugget 5 Million Dollar Race

Lastly, keep in mind that all of the points you earn in the Golden Nugget February Race also count towards your grand total in the yearlong Golden Nugget 5 Million Dollar Race. That race has its own separate leaderboard, and it’s a golden opportunity for the best of the best to compete against each other for a chance at a spectacular prize. Only the top 50 players for the entire year will receive prizes.

The 2021 Golden Nugget 5 Million Dollar Race is the biggest race this NJ gambling website has ever held. You can learn all about it in my Jan. 12 article “Kick Off 2021 With The Brand New Golden Nugget 5 Million Dollar Race,” which you can read here.

Do you have what it takes to finish in the money in the Golden Nugget February Race and yearlong Million Dollar Race?

There is no doubt that many of the prizes in the monthly races and all of the prizes in the 5 Million Dollar Race are extremely impressive. But unless you make daily or near-daily deposits of $100 or more and play every day or nearly every day at a very high level, your chances of finishing high on the leaderboard are slim to none

In other words, if you’re a small to mid-range player, these races are probably out of reach for your budget and playing style. You would be far better off watching from the sidelines and participating instead in other less demanding Golden Nugget Online Casino promotions.

Keep in mind, too, that even though the top 1,000 players on the February leaderboard will all win prizes, unless you finish in the top 200, the amount of bonus money you win will be $25 at the most or possibly as little as $10. That’s a very small return indeed for the thousands of dollars you will need to wager to qualify for the prize.

Under no circumstances, should you bet more than you can comfortably afford to try to win a prize.

On the other hand, if you have the bankroll and determination to keep racing to the finish, go ahead and go for the gold. Golden Nugget updates both the monthly and yearlong leaderboards daily, so you can check where you stand as often as you like.

In the February race alone, you could win up to $30K. And with 10 more monthly races to go followed by the biggest prizes of all at the end of the year, the sky is the limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While speculation grows over if and when we’ll have college football, the king of American sports seems ready to start on schedule. When the NFL season begins, DraftKings will also be ready to make history.

The sports gaming powerhouse will be the first to offer a paid pick’em pool in multiple states. This year, the million-dollar top prize is up for grabs for residents in New Hampshire and New Jersey, with more states possibly joining by September.

How DraftKings Pick’ Ems Work

Players can buy-in for $1,500 to participate, which involves making 5 picks against the spread in 14 of the first 16 weeks of the season. The season must be at least 12 weeks long to lock in players for the prize pool, which starts at $2 million.

If the season is shortened to 11 weeks or more, all entrant fees will be refunded. While most gamblers know pick’ ems held at casinos or through lotteries, this is a major move towards a truly national contest through the internet and the expansion of sports betting.

“As we move into new jurisdictions, we want those jurisdictions to be able to play in a nationwide contest, that’s our goal” said Johnny Avello, director of DraftKings race and sportsbook operation Monday. “We’re starting with New Jersey and New Hampshire, the first two states on board, and we hope to add more as we move forward.”

That might involve a couple NFL home states like Indiana and Colorado. 

Avello believes excluding Week 17 and giving players two “bye” weeks maintains fairness. Also, any player who goes 5-0 in a week gets a free $100 bet. That creates an incentive to stay in even if the first few weeks go poorly. 

Payouts will be based on the number of applicants. The top prize and other placings can grow if the pool draws in more players. Last year’s contest had a top prize of $250,000 for the Super Pool Pick’Em with the winner going 51-19. 

If successful, DraftKings Sportsbook might start a new trend in the industry. Competitors like FanDuel, PointsBet, and BetMGM is spreading to other states as well and would likely consider starting their own national pools.

That would create more options for players, which means likely bigger pots and possibly lower entrance fees. 

The calendar is close to turning to February, which means it’s almost time for the Super Bowl. It also means it’s time for all the fun of betting on the big game, including the DraftKings Big Game Squares contest.

DraftKings Big Game Squares’ Rules:

There’s a variety of contests out there from offices, social groups and even houses of worship. DraftKings hosts its a squares contest, with one difference: It’s free.

For new and existing account holders, a share of $54,000 is up for grabs at DraftKings Sportsbook.

It’s Hip to Pick a Square

Getting started is easy. Players can access the contest through promotions on the app or the book’s browser page.

Players don’t need to be in a legal sports betting state. However, the contest is only available through the sportsbook app. It’s not available on the DFS service.

Unlike other contests, the numbers have yet to be assigned. All entrants before kickoff will see the full board once the game starts.

The correct squares at the end of each quarter will win prizes. For the first and third quarters, the amount is $8,100. Halftime is worth $16,200, while the final is $21,600.

Play DraftKings Big Game Squares Now!

If the game is tied at the end of the fourth quarter, that, unfortunately, earns nothing. Any money earned will go toward the account balance and is good for DraftKings Sportsbook or any linked DFS accounts.

For those who want to have a private contest with their buddies can bring them to DraftKings.

Everyone with an account can join. Just go to “Contests” and set it up like any other players’ league. Players can enter as many contests as they desire, but there’s only one square allowed per account.

 

January is always a popular month for online casino play in New Jersey. That’s why Borgata Online Casino is ready whenever you are to start your New Year right with all the fun and bonuses you could ask for and more.

On any given day, inclement weather, freezing temperatures, or both may keep you at home for extended periods. Playing your favorite online slot and table games, provided you stick to your budget, is a great way to treat yourself to the fun and excitement you crave and still stay warm and comfortable.

But after all the extra spending you did over the holidays, surely your online casino account could use an extra boost. Borgata has you covered there, too. With a different special offer for nearly every day of the week, in no time at all, your account will be brimming with bonus dollars.

Of course, bonuses and other special promotions are available at other NJ online casinos, too. But frequently, they are valid for one or a couple of days only. So if it’s not a time when it’s convenient for you to play, tough luck. The offer might not be repeated for a very long time.

Borgata Online Casino has a New Year’s offer you can’t refuse–a new bonus nearly every day!

The January special offers at Borgata Online Casino are different. You can claim a new offer every day of the week except Monday and not just once either but again and again every week of the month!

Long-time players at this casino are undoubtedly familiar with its monthly daily deals and have taken advantage of them in the past. But it’s a new year, so that calls for not just your old favorites but some new offers, too. Whether Borgata is already one of your favorite NJ gambling websites or you’re new to this site, you owe it to yourself to check out the exciting array of bonus opportunities that await you all month long.

Play and Earn Tuesday

Tuesday is Play & Earn Day at Borgata Online Casino. Load your Borgata Online Casino account every Tuesday in January with up to $200 bonus dollars!

Simply play your favorite online casino games, as usual, to earn extra bonus dollars on top of your iRPs. The more iRPs you earn, on any given Tuesday, the more bonus dollars you will receive–up to $200 worth!

How the offer works

• Log into your BorgataCasino.com account every Tuesday in January.
• Go to the Promotions tab and opt into the Play & Earn promotion.
• Play your favorite online casino games.

You will need to earn at least 100 iRPs to qualify for a bonus. The bonus money you have earned will be credited to your account immediately.

At that point, you can either stop playing or continue playing to qualify for additional bonus money. It’s entirely up to you, but at the 100 iRPs level, all you will receive is a $5 bonus. But if you continue playing, you can receive so much more—all the way up to $100 bonus dollars if you earn 3,000 iRPs.

The following chart shows the number of iRPs required to earn each bonus reward.

 

Points Required	Bonus Dollar Reward
100 iRPs	$5 Bonus Dollars
300 iRPs	$10 Bonus Dollars
500 iRPs	$10 Bonus Dollars
750 iRPs	$25 Bonus Dollars
1500 iRPs	$50 Bonus Dollars
3000 iRPs	$100 Bonus Dollars

The rewards are cumulative. So if you reach all six iRP thresholds, you will receive a total of $200 in bonus money.

Additional terms and conditions

No deposit is necessary to participate in this promotion. However, players need to have made at least one lifetime deposit into their Borgata Online Casino account. Of course, if your current balance is low, you should consider making a deposit to ensure you have enough funds available to support your intended level of play. Making a deposit is optional though and will not by itself entitle you to a bigger bonus.

The rewards you can receive from this promotion are cumulative. So if you reach all six iRP thresholds, you will receive a total of $200 in bonus money.

You can play any game you wish, both to earn the iRPs to qualify for a bonus and to meet the additional wagering requirements to clear each bonus. By the way, all of your wagering to clear these bonuses, including those made with the bonus money as well as your own money, will earn you additional iRPs.

Players have two days including the day a bonus is earned to activate it. Once activated, the wagering requirement of 25x the bonus must be completed by 11:59 p.m. the following day.

Players can have more than one active bonus in their account. However, only one bonus can be cleared at a time, and each bonus received in this promotion comes with its own 25x bonus wagering requirement.

Winter Winnings: Every Wednesday and Sunday

If the weather outside is frightful,

This bonus is so delightful.

And since you’ve got no place to go,

Why go out in the snow?

Bask in a winner’s wonderland of dough!

Every Wednesday and Sunday in January, whatever the weather may be, nothing should deter you from claiming your guaranteed bonus.

How the Winter Winnings offer at Borgata Online Casino works

Every click card is a winner. Simply for logging into your account, you are guaranteed to receive $2 to $1,000 in bonus money.

Here’s what you need to do to get started:

• Log into your BorgataCasino.com account every Wednesday and Saturday in January.
• Claim your guaranteed bonus dollars click card.
• Start playing!

You can claim this offer every Wednesday and Saturday in January but only once on any given day.

The bonus comes with a 25x bonus wagering requirement. You can clear the bonus with any game you wish; all games count 100 percent. You will also earn loyalty points on all of your wagers, including those made with the bonus money as well as your own money. However, you only have until 11:59 p.m. the following day to complete the wagering.

Triple Play: Earn up to three bonuses per day three days per week

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in January, you have the opportunity to earn up to three bonuses each day!

How the offer works

 Here’s what you need to do each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday you wish to take advantage of this offer:

• Log into your BorgataCasino.com account.
• Go to the My Promotions tab and opt into the Triple Play promotion.
• Start playing!

No deposit is required. However, this promotion is open only to players who have made at least one lifetime deposit into their account. If you need to make a deposit to give you more ammunition to earn a bigger bonus, by all means, do so. But keep in mind that whether you make a deposit or not does not determine the size of your bonus.

Play on any casino game counts, along with sports wagers. The following chart shows how many bonus dollars you will earn for different types and amounts of wagers.

 

Wager Required	Bonus Dollar Reward
$20 on Slots	$5 Bonus Dollars
$250 on Any Sport	$25 Bonus Dollars
$10,000 on All Play (all casino games)	$100 Bonus Dollars

Players will earn one instant bonus for each wagering threshold they reach. So players wagering $10,000 or more on casino games, including at least $20 on slots plus at least $250 more on sports will receive all three bonuses for a total of $130.

Terms and conditions

Each week in January, you are welcome to participate in this promotion all three days it is offered–Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. However, each day’s play counts separately in determining which bonuses, if any, you qualify for, and you cannot carry over your play from one day to the next. Although the casino’s website does not specifically state the exact ending-time for a given promotional day’s play to count and for you to claim your bonuses, you should assume it is 11:59 p.m. that same day.

The wagering requirements and other terms and conditions are the same as for the Wednesday and Sunday bonuses. However, if you receive more than one bonus, keep in mind that you can only clear one bonus at a time.

Saturdays by the Fire

No need to brave the elements when you can have so much more fun every Saturday in January cozying up in a blanket or by the fire, playing your favorite Borgata slot games online or on your mobile app.

How the Borgata Online Casino Saturdays by the Fire offer works

 Unlike some of the other January bonuses, this one only entails minimal play. However, only slot play counts.

• Log into your BorgataCasino.com account every Saturday in January.
• Go to the Promotions tab and opt into the Saturdays by the Fire promotion.
• Play any slot game.
• As soon as you earn 5 iRPs, return to the Promotion tab to reveal your special bonus card.
• Continue playing to clear your bonus.

The wagering requirement for the Saturday bonus is just 1x the bonus. This time all casino games count 100 percent. Although the casino’s website doesn’t state how much time you have, assume you have until 11:59 p.m. the next day to complete the wagering.

Deal yourself a bonus bet: Play Live Dealer Blackjack at Borgata Online Casino on Sunday

Wager $50 or more on any Live Dealer blackjack game every Sunday in January and receive a $10 free sports bet.

How the offer works

This is another promotion where you clearly don’t have to be a big bettor to receive a bonus. It’s perfect for blackjack players who like to dabble in sports betting as well as for new players and beginners.

• Log into your BorgataCasino.com account every Sunday in January.
• Opt into the Bet & Get promotion.
• Wager $50 or more on any Live Dealer blackjack game.
• Log in to Borgatasports.com using the same account to access your $10 free sports bet.

You will earn loyalty points on all of your wagers, as usual. You have up to seven days to use your bonus bet offer. But why wait? With the NFL playoffs in full swing plus a full slate of NBA and college basketball and hockey games, play early in the day to give you more sports betting opportunities the same day.

Summary: Are the January bonus offers at Borgata Online Casino worth your time?

What is great about these offers is that they keep repeating. So if you missed the first week or if you can’t play every day going forward, no problem. You have the flexibility to choose which offers you want to take advantage of on which days and how much you want to wager.

However, at the same time, you need to be careful, especially if your funds are limited, not to overplay your bankroll. Don’t let the abundance of offers tempt you into playing for longer sessions and for more money than you can comfortably afford.

I was disappointed to see that Borgata Online Casino has increased the wagering requirements for some of these bonuses from its previous norm of 15x the bonus to 25x the bonus. That is a lot of wagering to complete in a 24-hour period. However, the good news is that you can clear the bonus with any game of your choosing, including very low house edge games like blackjack, with no increase in wagering requirements.

High rollers will love the opportunity that the mid-week promotions offer to earn large bonuses, while the Saturday and Sunday offers are great for players at any bet level.

With all of these bonuses to choose from, if you’re a Borgata Online Casino player, you can’t afford to procrastinate. Opt in often and let the monthlong January bonus bonanza boost your account.

 

 

After your big Thanksgiving feast, more food is probably the last thing you want. But this holiday season, one thing you always have room for is more cash.

So get ready because Borgata and Pala Online Casinos will be dishing it up in a big way.

The $10K+ Thanksgiving Cash Giveaway is on

For many of you, this Thursday not only kicks off the holiday season but a joyous celebration of Thanksgiving that continues all weekend long. What could possibly top all that? you wonder. Well the special promotion that Borgata and Pala Online Casinos are offering now as their way to thank you for your loyalty, might succeed.

700 lucky players will each win a share of more than $10,000 in cash prizes. All you have to do for your chance to win is play any of four select NetEnt slot games between Wed., Nov. 27 and Sun., Dec. 1.

Come next week, you could be feasting on something a lot tastier than all that leftover turkey–a big pile of Thanksgiving cash!

How to participate in the NetEnt Thanksgiving Cash Giveaway

This promotion is open to all registered players at Borgata Online Casino or Pala Online Casino, as well as any other NJ online casino that might be participating.

You don’t necessarily have to live in New Jersey, but you do need to be 21 years of age or older and be situated in New Jersey at the time of your play. If you wish to participate, here are the steps you need to follow.

• Log into your NJ online casino account between Nov. 27 and Dec. 1, the sooner the better.
• Opt into the NetEnt Thanksgiving promotion.
• Wager $20 or more per day on any of the four qualifying slot games.

Eligible games

Be sure to play one or more of the following slot games, as playing any other games won’t count towards earning entries into the drawing:

• Dead or Alive 2
• Mercy of the Gods
• Starburst
• Butterfly Staxx

For every $20 wagered on any given promotional day on any of the aforementioned slots, you will earn 1 entry into the prize drawing.

Keep in mind that the entry earning period lasts five days. You don’t necessarily have to play every day, but if you can, do so, and be sure to wager at least $20 or a multiple of $20 per day. The reason is that each day is considered separately and you can’t carry over play from one day to the next.

Another rule is that players are allowed an unlimited number of entries. Therefore, some players will undoubtedly bet very big to rack up as many entries as they can. But don’t concern yourself with that. Only bet what you can comfortably afford and, hopefully, the luck of the draw will be on your side.

What you can win in the NetEnt giveaway

On Tues., Dec. 3, a random drawing will be held including entries from all participating NJ online casinos to determine the 700 winners. All winners will be notified accordingly on Wed., Dec. 4. The distribution of prizes is as follows:

 

Rank	Cash Prize
1	$1,000
2	$750
3	$500
4	$250
5-7	$100
8-14	$50
15-700	$10

No player can win more than one prize. Note that unlike most prizes offered on NJ gambling websites, these prizes are in the form of immediately withdrawable cash. Players do not have to meet any additional wagering requirements.

Why the NetEnt Thanksgiving Cash Giveaway is a great offer

Kudos to NetEnt, Borgata Online Casino, its NJ affiliate Pala Online Casino, and any other NJ gambling websites that may be offering this promotion. Who can’t use some extra cash this holiday season, and now you have a great opportunity to try to win it.

Your chances are excellent, too, because all together, 700 prizes will be given away, leading to a lot of very happy players. Three exceptionally lucky players will win a prize of $500, $750, or $1,000.

Unfortunately, 676 of the 700 prize winners will only receive $10. But even a token prize is better than no prize. Furthermore, all 700 prizes are in the form of cash, so you get the money immediately and get to keep every penny. No need to spend more time and money clearing a bonus.

Lastly, all of your qualifying play will be on some of the best slot games in the house. NetEnt is one of the leading providers of NJ online slots. The company is at the forefront of advanced online gaming technology, assuring you of smooth gameplay, special features galore, and a highly entertaining experience every time. And most importantly, every game it releases has a return to player (RTP) of at least 96 percent. Take a look at the RTP for each of the four slots included in this promotion. How could you not want to play these outstanding games?

• Dead or Alive 2: 96.80%
• Mercy of the Gods: 96.64%
• Starburst: 96.10%
• Butterfly Staxx: 96.80%

So whether slots are your usual game of choice or not and whether you’re a winner in the drawing or not, you can’t go wrong. You could be a big winner twice—first in your qualifying slot play and again in the drawing. This could be your winningest holiday season ever.