Welcome to Atlantic City Advantage. This site covers all the action at Atlantic City casinos. It also has information on online casinos, sports betting, poker, hotels, restaurants, and entertainment.
The goal of Atlantic City Advantage is to give players the best information about where to play in New Jersey. This includes the casinos where we found the best video poker, table games, and promotions in Atlantic City, as well as from licensed New Jersey gaming sites.
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Atlantic City casinos
We visited all Atlantic City casinos in May 2021. We surveyed table game minimum bets and rules, as well as video poker pay tables. We checked out sportsbooks and poker rooms. Our Atlantic City casino section also includes information on amenities, like hotels, dining, and entertainment.
Bally’s Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Bally’s Atlantic City has more than 1,300 slots and video poker machines, over 80 live table games, and a FanDuel sportsbook.
The property has ten restaurants, a beachside bar, and an entertainment venue. Three hotel towers offer 1,200 guest rooms.
Borgata
Borgata Way
Borgata has over 3,000 slot and video poker machines, 200 live table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook.
The property has eleven restaurants, a food court, and several bars. Two hotels offer over 1,200 rooms and suites.
Caesars Atlantic City
Pacific Avenue
Caesars Atlantic City has over 2,000 slot and video poker machines, almost 100 table games, and a sportsbook.
The property has six restaurants and three bars. Over 1,100 hotel rooms are available in three hotel towers.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Huron Avenue
Golden Nugget Atlantic City has 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 60 table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook.
The property has nine restaurants and a few bars. Over 700 guest rooms and suites are available.
Hard Rock Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Hard Rock Atlantic City has over 2,000 slot and video poker machines, almost 100 table games, and a sportsbook.
The property has eleven restaurants and a food court. Two hotel towers offer over 2,000 rooms.
Harrah’s Atlantic City
Harrah’s Boulevard
Harrah’s Atlantic City has more than 2,000 slot and video poker machines, 100 live table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook.
The property has a dozen restaurants. Five hotel towers provide over 2,500 hotel rooms and suites.
Ocean Resort
Boardwalk
Ocean Casino Resort has around 1,500 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, and a sportsbook.
The property has twelve restaurants, a food court, and multiple bars. Almost 1,400 guestrooms are available.
Resorts Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Resorts Atlantic City has around 1,300 slot and video poker machines, 60 table games, and a sportsbook.
The property has seven restaurants, a food court, and multiple bars. Two hotel towers offer more than 900 rooms.
Tropicana Atlantic City
Boardwalk
Tropicana Atlantic City has around 2,400 slot and video poker machines, 100 table games, a poker room, and a Caesars sportsbook.
The property has more than 30 restaurants, a food court, and multiple bars. Almost 2,400 guestrooms are available.
Wild Wild West
Pacific Avenue
Wild Wild West has some slot and video poker machines, around a half-dozen table games, and a large Caesars sportsbook.
The property has one restaurant and two bars available.
The Atlantic City Blackjack Survey is modeled after our Las Vegas Blackjack Survey. It shows every blackjack game dealt in Atlantic City.
There is 3:2 eight-deck, 3:2 six-deck, Blackjack Switch, and Spanish 21. A few 6:5 tables were found, also.
The information includes the expected minimum bet, whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17, and if the house permits players to re-split aces or surrender.
There are 19 non-blackjack table games dealt at Atlantic City’s casinos.
Every table game that we found in Atlantic City in May 2021 is listed in our Atlantic City Table Game Survey. Games include craps, roulette, baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, and pai gow poker.
The data includes the expected minimum bet for the table and any relevant rules, like the type of pai gow poker game dealt, the number of zeros on roulette wheels, and craps odds.
We have a section dedicated to Atlantic City poker rooms.
Currently, there are three poker rooms open. These are located at Borgata, Harrah’s, and Tropicana. Two more are temporarily closed.
Our Atlantic City poker room section covers the types of cash games you will find, daily tournaments, tournament series, and promotions available.
NJ sportsbooks
Sports betting is the newest form of betting in New Jersey. Anyone 21 years of age or older can place a bet within New Jersey on a mobile device or computer. There are also sportsbooks in Atlantic City and at the state’s racetracks.
NJ online poker
There are three viable New Jersey online poker networks. Two have multiple sites on the platform. The information in this section includes the games available, daily tournaments, tournament series, and promotions.
NJ online casinos
New Jersey has dozens of online casino options. Each is licensed through an Atlantic City casino. Many of the slots, video poker, and table game titles are found in New Jersey online casino software platforms. The limits at New Jersey online casinos tend to be a bargain compared to the live versions found in Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Advantage covers the types of games found at New Jersey online casinos. We also have available promotions. This includes deposit bonuses and loyalty programs.
These may be played by anyone in New Jersey that is at least 21 years old. There is no residency requirement. The games are available to residents and visitors.
Players clubs found at Atlantic City casinos
- 24K Select Club
- Golden Nugget Atlantic City
- Bally Rewards
- Bally’s Atlantic City
- Caesars Rewards
- Caesars Atlantic City
- Harrah’s Atlantic City
- Tropicana Atlantic City
- Wild Wild West
- MGM Rewards
- Borgata
- Ocean Rewards
- Ocean Resort
- Star Card
- Resorts Atlantic City
- Wild Card Rewards
- Hard Rock Atlantic City
Atlantic City dining guide
We compiled all the dining options available at Atlantic City casinos. One section covers Boardwalk casino dining. The other has Marina District casino restaurants.
Atlantic City casino blog
Our Atlantic City casino blog covers interesting details that we found during our trip and other news from the market. Topics include casino games, sports betting, and online gaming.
Atlantic City Advantage FAQ
What is the minimum age for gambling in Atlantic City casinos?
Players must be at least 21 years old to gamble at Atlantic City casinos.
Is smoking permitted in Atlantic City casinos?
Atlantic City casinos may permit smoking on up to 25% of the floor.
Are Atlantic City poker rooms open?
Borgata, Harrah’s, and Tropicana have open Atlantic City poker rooms.
Do Atlantic City casinos have sportsbooks?
Every Atlantic City casino except Caesars has a sportsbook. The Caesars one is located inside Wild Wild West.
Is mobile sports betting legal in New Jersey?
Yes. Sports betting mobile apps work anywhere in the state of New Jersey.
Are online casinos legal in New Jersey?
Yes. There are many licensed online casinos in New Jersey.
Is online poker legal in New Jersey?
Yes. There are three viable poker networks that are licensed in New Jersey.
Do Atlantic City casinos have any unusual roulette rules?
Yes. Double zero roulette tables return half of an even money bet when the ball lands on zero or double zero. This rule does not apply to single zero roulette tables.
What are craps odds in Atlantic City?
Most Atlantic City casinos offer five times odds.
Are there any single or double-deck blackjack games in Atlantic City?
We did not find any single or double-deck blackjack tables in Atlantic City.
Does blackjack pay 3:2 in Atlantic City?
All but a handful of blackjack tables in Atlantic City pay 3:2.