Mobile casinos have taken off in a big way and become increasingly popular.
Today’s mobile casino apps are big improvements over the original versions. These apps allow you to play most of the best online casino games you enjoy on desktop in their mobile device counterpart equivalent. The apps are equipped with the same high quality and smooth, hassle free gameplay as desktop. You can also make deposits and withdrawals, access bonuses and promotions, and earn loyalty points.
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This page provides a comprehensive analysis of all mobile iGaming offerings from legal NJ online casinosfor various smartphone and tablets.
Below, you will find a comparison of features and available game options for mobile online casino play, and answers to some questions about the apps.
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Casino gambling on a mobile device is intended to replicate the experience of playing the same games on desktop. However, if you are a first-time user, you need to be prepared for a few differences between the online casino play you are accustomed to and playing on a mobile platform.
Not all of the games that you can play on desktop are available for mobile play.
One of the reasons for the discrepancy is that some games are not readily adaptable to play on a small smartphone screen. In addition, players who are accustomed to the big, wide display on a computer may have difficulty adjusting to the compact touch interface that the same games would give them on their mobile device.
Even so, multiple mobile casinos still offer more than enough games to meet the needs of any player with access to NJ casino games on the go, looking for both variety and quality.
If the mobile device you wish to use is the iOS variety, i.e., currently used iPhone or iPad, here are the steps you will need to download the app:
The specific system requirements vary from one site to another. In general, as of this writing, if you have an iPhone or iPad that is version 8.0 or higher, you should be fine. However, according to PlayNJ.com, in order to access the PlaySugarHouse or PartyPoker mobile casino, you will need version 9.0 or higher.
Those of you who own an Android device will need to follow a somewhat different procedure to download the app. Unlike the App Store, Google Play is not permitted to offer gambling apps for real money. Therefore, you need to download the app directly from your Android phone or tablet, as follows:
*Some casinos have integrated allowing Unknown Sources into the app installation process, so you can bypass the first three steps.
Your Android device needs to be 5.1 or higher.
The table below breaks down which online casinos in New Jersey offer a dedicated app for iOS, Android or a browser-based version that you can play on a mobile device without downloading an app.
Mobile Casino Apps | iOS | iOS size (MB) | iOS min. version | Android | Android size (MB) | Web |
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Virgin | Yes | 49.1 | 8.0 | Yes | 30 | No |
Golden Nugget | Yes | 11 | 7.0 | Yes | 24.69 | Yes |
Tropicana | Yes | 56.4 | 8.0 | Yes | 30 | No |
Betfair | Yes | 54.4 | 8.0 | Yes | 42 | No |
Caesars | Yes | 16.2 | 7.0 | Yes | 7.7 | Yes |
Harrah's | Yes | 9.3 | 6.0 | Yes | 4.5 | No |
888 Casino | Yes | 9.1 | 7.0 | Yes | 3.5 | No |
PartyPoker Casino | Yes | 8.5 | 7.0 | Yes | 6.8 | No |
Pala | Yes | 75.1 | 8.0 | Yes | 42.9 | No |
Borgata Casino | Yes | 6.5 | 7.0 | Yes | 3.8 | No |
Mohegan Sun | Yes | 18.2 | 7.0 | Yes | 13 | Yes |
Resorts Casino | Yes | 12.6 | 7.0 | Yes | 10 | Yes |
PlaySugarHouse | Yes | 46.6 | 9.0 | Yes | 12 | No |
PlayMGM Casino | Yes | 28.9 | 7.0 | Yes | 27.83 | No |
PokerStars Casino | Yes | 21.6 | 9.0 | Yes | - | - |
Ocean Casino Resort (New, TBA) | No | - | - | Yes | 64.89 | Yes |
Hard Rock Casino (New, TBA) | Yes | 47.2 | 11.0 | Yes | - | Yes |
Unibet NJ | No | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
BetAmerica NJ | Yes | 32.6 | 10.0 | Yes | - | Yes |
Bet365 Casino | Yes | 30.1 | 10.0 | Yes | - | No |
Do you have to be in New Jersey to play a mobile casino app? Do you need to create an account before being able to play for free at an NJ online casino?
The table below offers a quick look at these policies and similar questions at the licensed online casinos in New Jersey.
Online Casino Apps | Real Money | Free Play | No Registration | Free Play Outside NJ |
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Virgin | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Golden Nugget | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Betfair | yes | yes | no | no |
Tropicana | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Caesars | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Harrah's | yes | yes | yes | yes |
888 Casino | yes | yes | yes | yes |
PartyPoker Casino | yes | yes | no | no |
Borgata Casino | yes | yes | no | no |
Pala | yes | no | no | no |
Mohegan Sun | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Resorts Casino | yes | yes | yes | yes |
PlaySugarHouse | yes | yes | no | no |
PlayMGM | yes | no | no | no |
PokerStars Casino | yes | yes | yes | - |
So far, no mobile casino offers a similar experience to the laptop and desktop versions. The usual promotions and rewards programs apply, but there is a significantly decreased list of available games.
Using a touch interface will feel more fluid to some players but less reliable to others. The main appeal is the convenience of being able to access your favorite games on a device that is portable, easy to carry and probably always with you.
Generally, all of the casino apps function very similarly to one another with little variety, but we’ll try to break down the key differences.
Also, remember that you have to be physically in New Jersey to play. If you cross the state line while playing, your gaming session will end instantly.
Nearly all NJ online casinos now offer iOS and Android apps for your added convenience. Therefore, anyone over 21 with an iPhone / iPad or Android device will have access to the casino games available across the state.
In order to get started, the first thing you need to do is register with the NJ gambling website of your choice. You can do so either online or from the casino’s mobile app directly.
Here is a complete summary of what the best NJ casino apps have to offer.
Betfair offers a sizable application ripe with account management features. It is in the middle of the road in terms of game selection and does allow for free play; although, to demo a game, you must first log in and verify your location.
In testing these apps, we evaluated the tech support along with everything else, and for the most part, they all came out even.
With Betfair, the live-chat option was on a slight delay, so while the app ran smoothly on all tested tablets, it could be somewhat frustrating to have to wait if one had an atypical installation problem.
Golden Nugget has produced a great mobile offering.
There is a robust selection of games that adequately reflects the site’s usual experience and a wide array of features. Golden Nugget allows for play through a smartphone web browser in demo mode, but you will need to download the app for real-money play.
Golden Nugget also offers its exclusive live dealer games on mobile. These table games, which are streamed live from the Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City, are available on iOS and Android.
One note: The Android version of the app features more slot games than its iOS counterpart.
Caesars’ mobile version excels in every regard. The software runs smoothly and takes up little space, especially on Android devices.
Caesars has a wide selection of slots — more than 270 — on mobile. That’s more than a handful of sites have on their PC clients. The mobile video poker selection was also top notch.
The site’s parent company is part of one of the largest land-based casino networks, and so the games you play on your phone continue to earn you points in its award-winning Total Rewards program.
Free-play games are available via the web and the Caesars casino app. You do not have to register to try before you buy.
Harrah’s Casino has one of the smallest selections of games in NJ: only 133 slots, two variations of blackjack and one roulette game. It is also only one of two casinos without a single video poker game.
The only real benefit to Harrah’s mobile app is that you continue to accrue the same points for the Total Rewards program that you would be if you were playing on the desktop site.
But again, this is also true of the Caesars’ app, which has one of the very best selections of games.
888 has a relatively small selection as well, but it recently added a lot of games to its library. Contrary to Harrah’s, the 888 Casino app is available for Android devices.
The key difference is that with 888, you aren’t in the Total Rewards program, but you are using the same account as with 888 Poker. So players who have chosen that as their preferred poker room can just focus on having only one account. That is a niche audience, but for them, this is the correct app to choose.
Also, you get twice as much cashback with 888’s VIP program as you do with Harrah’s.
Another thing to remember is that 888 and Harrah’s do not have live support. That being said, the email tech support did answer technical questions promptly.
The Tropicana app is virtually indistinguishable from the Virgin app.
Originally, Trop indicated that it would launch a mobile web version of its software, which would allow users to access its casino on tablets and smartphones without installing the app. But it hasn’t happened.
The Tropicana app is a bit on the larger side, but the wait is worth it, as the app is both feature-rich and aesthetically pleasing. The game selection could be better, but there’s still enough slots, video poker, and table games to satiate most gamblers.
The Virgin casino app is slightly below average in terms of games, but above when it comes to its account management features. The interface is clean, but the file size is a bit large.
The app mostly resembles the desktop client, with the only significant difference is the features are neatly tucked away in a side menu. Given the limited app real estate, especially on smartphones, it works quite nicely.
Now if only the app size wasn’t disproportionate to the game variety.
The PartyCasino app has made great strides but still lags behind other NJ online casino mobile applications.
On the plus side, it’s quick to download and install. But the overall slot selection of 65 games pales when compared to New Jersey’s best.
There are several jackpot slots available on mobile, which does sweeten the deal a tad, but this is offset by the paltry selection of video poker and table games.
Another minor annoyance is if you wish to access the account management features, you get redirected to another page. As for the features themselves, they’re basic; we couldn’t even view the list of currently running casino promotions.
In terms of layout and design, the Borgata and PartyPoker mobile casino apps are virtually identical. However, there is a massive disparity in the number of games between the two.
The Borgata Casino game library consists of more than 100 slots, 40 more than the Party Casino app. Both apps have the same number of jackpot slots and video poker games, but Borgata does one better with an extra roulette variant.
And despite its more significant game library, the Borgata app won’t eat up as much memory (the Android version was the smallest download of any NJ online casino app).
That’s not to say Borgata’s app is better in every way, as there are slight design bugs not present on the Party app. But for those looking for a more comprehensive mobile gaming experience, the choice is pretty clear.
Pala Online Casino may have been late to the NJ online casino party, but you wouldn’t know it based on the quality of its mobile application.
It’s certainly not perfect. The app is massive on iOS (75.1 MB), and on top of that, you have to download some games before you can play them. Additionally, loading times tend toward the slower side.
On the plus side, the app offers a healthy array of slots (111 total) and video poker. It’s also one of the few NJ mobile apps that offer craps.
Furthermore, the interface is designed in such a way that players will rarely have to scroll vertically, which was a nice touch. Game and interface graphics are slick and intuitive, and the app supports an absolute wealth of account management features.
Finally, Pala managed to integrate its famous daily spin for $1 million into the application.
Should Pala find a way to shrink the app and decrease load times, it will have earned a spot in our top three.
SugarHouse has rolled out a mobile application that is in many ways, as well designed as its innovative desktop client.
PlaySugarHouse offers up to 250+ slots, 12 video poker options, five blackjack variations, four keno games, and one roulette game. The blackjack and video poker selections are top-notch, relative to industry standards.
SugarHouse casino app has incorporated several game filters into its online casino lobby, which comes off as a smart move, given how quickly the game library is growing. Finding preferred games is never a chore.
The app is also chock full of account management features, including access to the cashier, statements and promotions.
We can say — with clarity — that no other app more closely resembles its desktop counterpart than the PlaySugarHouse app.
The Resorts’ mobile app looks similar to the browser version but has its unique flair. It’s well-designed, polished and essentially bug-free.
It includes more than 200 casino games designed for smartphones. The available games include slots, blackjack, roulette and baccarat.
The app allows you to manage your account settings, view promotions, make deposits and withdrawals, and earn loyalty points. The app can be tested for free by accessing games in play-money mode.
A relative unknown in the NJ gambling world, Mohegan Sun offers a well-made app for players who enjoy placing bets on the go. It supports 200 casino games. Plus, like the Resorts Casino app, it is frequently updated for iOS and Android users.
However, playing real-money games through the casino app requires a decent internet connection. As long as it’s stable, you should be fine.
PlayMGM’s mobile app includes one of the broadest game selections.
More than 130 games are available in total, which includes the 110 slot games, and multiple blackjack variations and roulette tables. The games are also quicker to load than those of their competitors. The application is fully functional and allows for initiating deposits, withdrawals and editing account details.
As for customer support, it depends on which rep you get. Some representatives are eager to help, while others seem to barely understand the questions.
The mobile app comes with a few dozen games, making it one of the bottom three performers on the New Jersey market. Table games seem to be overrepresented compared to slots, with around 25% of available games being either blackjack or roulette.
The app is built around the same reliable core used by the company’s poker application and its performance and security are world-class. Cashiering and account management are just as easy to handle as through the desktop software.
A major downside is the lack of live-chat support. Moreover, the casino’s online contact form is glitchy, and we found dispatching a message impossible on occasion.
The mobile app comes equipped with a few games, some of which are unique to Ocean Online Casino. But it’s one of the newer apps on the market and therefore falls behind on some levels compared to the old guard.
The app is built using GAN’s software and boasts high performance and security. At times, though, the app has a few glitches.
The Hard Rock online casino app comes direct from Gaming Innovation Group and features a built-in sportsbook, too. Launching around the same time as Ocean Resort’s mobile app, Hard Rock provides a nice array of online games including slots, blackjack, roulette and video poker.
The one downside might be the ease of use as navigating around the app can be a study in patience. But otherwise, it’s a stable platform in a crowded market.
The newest member to the online gambling club in New Jersey, BetAmerica joined as an online skin via Golden Nugget. Powered by the folks at Churchill Downs Inc., BetAmerica’s casino app is notably secondary to its sportsbook.
To find the app on iOS or Android, you have to search for the sportsbook first. The casino portion is nested within the sportsbook, but only by checking a drop-down menu on the side will you find casino games.
That being said, the app features 147 slots and a smattering of video poker, table games, and blackjack. They also have subcategories for games such as Ways and Steppers.
The app itself is clean and easy to use with all the features NJ players have come to expect on a mobile app.
Several roulette variations are available in New Jersey, including European roulette, French roulette, roulette royale, three-wheel roulette and bonus-spin roulette.
Players can access each game via iOS and Android mobile operating systems. In contrast to desktop mode, one doesn’t always need to complete account registration when playing through a smartphone or a tablet.
In some cases, users need to download a casino’s app through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) to start playing.
For example, we downloaded the Golden Nugget’s app and then visited the casino lobby. We were immediately able to play different roulette variants in demo mode after verifying we were at least 21 years of age.
Betfair is a different story, though. While we were allowed to browse parts of the lobby, we had to sign up before trying any games.
Some of the roulette variants differ in terms of how polished they are. NetEnt’s European roulette offers a sleek look and feels perfectly natural on a smartphone or tablet screen. On the other hand, IGT’s roulette displays average graphics and a generic-looking board. However, viewing the wheel closeup during spins is a nice touch.
The New Jersey market features several unique variations. Three-wheel roulette lets players wager on three wheels simultaneously.
Bonus-spin roulette adds two zeros and a yellow well on the classic game variation. The yellow well is 50% wider than the other numbers. Players can bet on it as a single number, but the pay is only one-third of a standard wager.
NJ offers four main types of online blackjack across the industry, including micro-limit blackjack, side-bet online blackjack, multiplayer blackjack and live dealer blackjack. The market also features unique variations from casino to casino.
Gamblers can play these games on Android and iOS devices. Blackjack is similar to mobile roulette in terms of getting started.
Again, NJ casino apps like Betfair only let registered members play the demo. Others like Caesars, for example, allow one to play without registering as long as they’ve downloaded the app.
We spent plenty of time playing IGT’s blackjack and NetEnt’s classic blackjack. Both games look solid on a smartphone and are easy to play, although the IGT version is a bit more polished.
Strangely enough, we couldn’t play this game in landscape mode (horizontally), which we prefer with most mobile games. We instead had to play in portrait mode (vertically).
Live dealer blackjack isn’t available in free mode, which makes sense considering casinos must pay the dealers.
Players can enjoy the live version at several NJ mobile casinos through real-money mode. Betfair, in particular, offers a nice live blackjack section.
Micro-limit blackjack lets mobile gamblers play hands for as little as $0.10. Side-bet blackjack allows players to try various side wagers.
The NJ online slots selection was somewhat limited when the market first launched in 2013. It has since grown to include a wide variety of games from elite suppliers like Bally, IGT, NetEnt, NextGen, and Williams Interactive (WMS).
Golden Nugget utilizes a few of these providers, along with others, to feature New Jersey’s best mobile slots selection. Its app offers nearly 450 slots at the time of this writing.
We found it easy to get started with their mobile slots via both iOS and Android. The lobby offers a clean look with filters that help players find what they need.
Any slot that’s selected will immediately offer the following preview information:
Players can find this same information via desktop mode, but it’s not presented so conveniently when one first selects a game.
Depending upon the provider, some slots require players to turn their phones to landscape mode. Slots from ScientificGames, for example, offer a display prompting users to tilt their phones horizontally.
Downloading a casino app to play slots doesn’t take much time in most cases, but we did find Virgin’s app download required a bit more time than other casinos.
If you are new to mobile casino gambling, the logistics of how to get started are probably not your only concern. You also want assurance that playing for real money on your mobile device is safe and that the games and casino policies are fair.
Let me assure you that in the State of New Jersey, opening an online casino account and playing your favorite casino games on your smartphone or tablet is 100% safe.
Every casino offering these games is licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). This agency continues to closely monitor the day to day operations and activities at every online and mobile casino under its jurisdiction to make sure it is in complete compliance.
In addition, every game that is offered has been tested and approved for fairness. Players can and do win sizeable amounts of money using their mobile device, and when they do, they are paid promptly, just as they are online and the Atlantic City brick and mortar casinos.
Some of you might feel that New Jersey is being extra cautious in its insistence to verify the identity of every player and state boundaries.
However, there is a good reason for these policies. It helps safeguard your privacy and prevent any unauthorized activity on the site.
In addition, all information you share with the casino is encrypted to prevent any unauthorized third parties from accessing it.
You can make deposits and withdrawals on your mobile device, with the utmost assurance your money is safe and your transactions will be completed swiftly and smoothly.
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Setting up the maximum number of pay lines and stakes can increase your winning amount. The longer you play, the bigger are the odds that you will score big in this machine. Join all 4 gala zones if you wish to get the most cash awards. The longer you stay in fun mode, the more money you can pick from boxes. Do not be a fun spoiler, and the grand prizes are yours.
While playing Jackpot Block Party slot machine game you will encounter on lots of cool features which can grant you many different kinds of rewards:
The jackpot symbol is a Wild, and it can substitute any card except for future ones. You need 3 presents to show up, and then you can pick one up. Inside the present you can find all kind of surprises, just choose one and the reward is yours.
Scattered symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 triggers the Extra bonus feature. The addition consists of 4 fun zones: Zone for players, Office Party Zone, Costume Department, and VIP Section. At the start, the Players area is playable and all other zones are locked. The objective in the feature is to select presents for monetary awards and unlock other zones.
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Pooper sign can shut down selected sector so you can not pick presents there anymore. If the feature ends without any cash prizes being awarded, the Punch-a-Pooper feature is automatically triggered. Collect as many present as you can, they are stacked with cash.
Jackpot Block Party slot game has an “Autoplay option” which means that your round will go on one after the other until you press it again. You can switch among Classic panel and Quick bet panel at any time. In the Classic panel you can set up your betting values ( bet per line, a number of lines which gives you the total stake) and then start the spins.
In Quick stake menu, you can instantly click on stakes between 0.30 and 60 per round which is the maximum stake per turn. In the main menu, there is a window where your win amount is displayed after each winning game and total balance bar for you to track your funds at any time during the play.