An overview of the five best online casinos in America

Online gambling is still relatively new in America and, as a result, this means that only five states currently allow online gambling, with these being Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Iowa and Nevada.

In a number of cases, there are some of each state’s casinos which have successfully rolled out their online versions and have reaped the rewards as a consequence. Let’s take a look at some of the best across the various states.

Golden Nugget

Arguably one of the most famous and most popular, this online casino which is licensed in New Jersey is perhaps the most recognisable due to it being owned by the physical Golden Nugget casino in Atlantic City.

Regularly featuring attractive bonuses and welcome offers, it is also revered for its selection of games and timely payouts. One of its more unique features is its Golden Reward Player’s club where you can earn points by wagering and opting into promotions, with 100 points being worth $1 in credit. The state of New Jersey has over 20 online casinos and sportsbooks which are operational in its state, with many being an online version of their Atlantic City based resort.

Parx Online Casino

Based in Pennsylvania, this is owned by its actual physical entity, which is both a racetrack and a casino, as well as being the most successful enterprises of the 12 gambling facilities in the state. Their online casino, despite being a social casino (not real money) features in excess of 200 slots and popular table games including blackjack and video poker, as well as baccarat and American and European roulette. It is likely however, that this will soon become a real money online casino based on its success so far.

Points Bet

Having began operations in Australia in 2017, it subsequently started operating in New Jersey from January 2019 having partnered with Meadowlands Racetrack. Licenced and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Points Bet offers markets for every major American sport, including basketball, ice hockey, (American) football, baseball, mixed martial arts, tennis and motorsports (such as NASCAR).

Sugar House

Available both in Pennsylvania and New Jersey this online casino went live in November 2019 and features a range of slots and popular table games including blackjack, roulette and baccarat, all of which are in live dealer mode. With an attractive welcome bonus for players, the site also features a comprehensive sportsbook. The New Jersey version however, boasts a lot more slots (in excess of 500), while the Pennsylvania site features just over 20 with plans in place to add more throughout 2020.

Borgata Casino

Operating in New Jersey, like many online casinos, it is owned by the Borgata resort in Atlantic City and one of the first online casinos to go live in New Jersey, in 2013. Due to it being well established, the site has a comprehensive selection of slots and table games, as well as regularly offering some of the best sign up packages in the industry.