Golden Nugget Casino offers a range of bonuses and promotions designed to attract new players and keep regulars engaged. While the bonuses aren’t massive, they’re fair and easy to claim, with reasonable wagering requirements. Most promotions focus on encouraging gameplay and exploration of the casino’s offerings.

Welcome Bonus

Golden Nugget online casino provides a $77 bonus to players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia with a $7 deposit. The bonus is applied as casino credits, therefore you must bet the amount once before withdrawing your winnings. For example, if you wagered $10 in casino credits and won $20, you can take out $10 in cash.

Bonus	Offer	Code
Welcome bonus	$77 bonus for a $7 deposit	N/A
Only customers 21 and over are permitted to play Golden Nugget Casino games. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER

There are far more lucrative bonus offers on the market, but these are typically match offers that need a significant commitment from players from the start, so if you want to try out the casino with a low investment, this is an excellent offer.

Welcome Bonus Terms

The bonus terms for the welcome offer state that you need to wager the bonus funds once and you have 7 days to play through the bonus funds. It allows you enough time to play through a bonus of this size, and the minimum for wagering requirements makes it accessible.

Terms	Details
Wagering requirement (WR)	1x bonus
Minimum qualifying deposit	$7
Maximum bet limit	N/A
Time to complete WR	7 days
Games that contribute to WR	All except live dealer games in PA
Maximum payout	N/A

We know that most casinos out there also feature a low minimum deposit. However, with stronger incentives, you have to invest a large sum of your own money to get the most out of the deal. Instead, the Golden Nugget welcome offer rewards you with up to an eleven-fold return on your initial deposit, which is a terrific value.

Promotions for Existing Patrons

The promotions for existing players at Golden Nugget can vary depending on the state you are playing from, so we recommend checking the site or app for the most recent deals. Also,  the daily and weekly promotions change from time to time, so that’s another reason to stay up to date with the Golden Nugget offer.

Promotion	Offer	Availability
Golden Wins
Leaderboard: Game of the Week	Up to $5,000 in prizes
Refer a friend	$25

The referral incentive may not seem like a lot, but it is still free money to gamble with, whereas competitors frequently provide tier points but no cash. The Leaderboard challenge awards you a portion of the $5,000 prize pool and allows you to double your points by playing the game of the week. As with the welcome bonus, there isn’t a substantial award or a cashback or rakeback that we feel would boost the offer. The VIP rewards system at Golden Nugget tries to bring some of those benefits to players, but it’s still not the same impact as a regular cashback bonus would have. Another way you can improve your account is by accruing Crowns. This type of credit can be exchanged for the Golden Nugget dollars, which you then use to play games and need to wager just once. The going rate is 550 Crowns for a $1 casino credit. Depending on the games, you need to spend between $2 to $8 for one Crown, which means you need to spend at least $1100 before you redeem a single dollar in casino credit, which is too low compared to a real cashback bonus.

Golden Nugget online casino has a VIP program that you enter as soon as you join, which is called  Dynasty Rewards. Also, you can earn credits by playing eligible games on both Golden Nugget and its partner platform, DraftKings.

You earn tier credits at different rates, depending on the type of game you play:

• Most Eligible Slots: 1 tier credit for every $10 wagered
• Select Slots/Table Games: 1 tier credit for every $25 wagered
• Most Eligible Table Games: 1 tier credit for every $40 wagered
• Keno/Virtual Sports: 1 tier credit for every $10 wagered

The wagering requirements are standard for players who mostly play slots, but the wagering rate for table games is higher than average. You need 5,000 tier credits to reach the second tier where some of the more noticeable benefits begin, like milestone rewards and access to exclusive contests and promotions. Here’s an overview of the available tiers:

• Bronze Tier: 0 – 4,999 tier credits
• Silver Tier: 5,000 tier credits
• Gold Tier: 25,000 tier credits
• Diamond Tier: 90,000 tier credits
• Onyx Tier: 175,000 tier credits + invite required

As you earn more tier credits, your status is upgraded immediately and remains through the current and following year. A key perk is the increasing Crown accrual rate: Silver earns 2x, Gold and Diamond 3x, and Onyx 4x.

On the whole, Golden Nugget offers a solid rewards system. While not groundbreaking, the Dynasty Rewards program encourages regular play, especially for those who enjoy a mix of slots and offerings.

US players have access to more than 700 games in all states where the casino is available. But it’s not just the number of games that matter, but also the quality and features that come with them, and Golden Nugget offers both in abundance. The standout feature of Golden Nugget game offers is that most include an opt-in option for a jackpot. They cost $0.10 or $0.25 depending on the prize size, and the opt-in feature is available on nearly all games. The more expensive opt-in offers a variety of jackpots from the same game. Mini, minor, major, and mega. The jackpot ranges from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, which players can win.

State	Games	Slots	Providers
New Jersey	1,300+	1,000+
Pennsylvania	700+	500+
Michigan	1,000+	500+
West Virginia	700+	500+

Another useful feature is the ability to play games in demo mode before investing real money. Check out the info button for the most important details about the slot, such as the betting range and potential jackpots.

Slots

Slot games are the centerpiece of Golden Nugget’s offerings, and the platform makes it easy to choose the type of slots you want to play. They are categorized into sections like Top Slots, Casino Classics, Megaways, Steppers, and more. There’s plenty of variety across the different types of slots, and you can see the ongoing jackpot for the bonus game in case you want to opt in. Before you play for real money, you may try out the demo versions of the games. If you select a jackpot with the games, it will remain active for every spin until you cancel it. Here’s a complete list of slot game categories:

• Top slots
• Casino classics
• Tap games
• Megaways
• Steppers
• Cascading reels
• Progressives
• All slots

The search bar is useful if you know the exact title, like Cleopatra or Gonzo’s Quest, but it lacks additional info and doesn’t allow searching by provider.

Live Dealer Games

The live dealer section currently holds around 50 games, including traditional casino games like blackjack, baccarat, and roulette streamed live from the professional studios, or live from the casino floor. Here’s an overview of the live games available at Golden Nugget online casino:

• Live roulette – American and European wheels, Sports Roulette, DraftKings Roulette, Live Dealer Casino Floor
• Live blackjack – Speed Blackjack, $15 Min Bet Blackjack, $250 Min Bet Blackjack
• Live baccarat – Vip Baccarat, DraftKings Live Dealer baccarat
• Live poker –  Ultimate Texas Hold’Em Poker, Three Card Poker
• Live Craps
• Lightning Dice
• Live Game Shows – Adventures Beyond Wonderland, Dream Catcher, Crazy Time

The blackjack section offers a wide range of games including a lot of games for high rollers, featuring tables with different betting limits.

Table Games

With more than fifty games in the table games section, Golden Nugget manages to cover a range of games that include poker, baccarat, roulette, craps, and video poker. They offer several unique DraftKing titles like NBA Slam Dunk Roulette, and Touchdown Roulette. There are also exclusive DraftKing blackjack variants like Vacation and Thanksgiving Blackjack that are enjoyable options if you’re looking to play your favorite game with a change of scenery Exclusive Golden Nugget titles bring excellent graphics and a more traditional casino atmosphere.

Golden Nugget Casino provides a range of payment methods that include cards, prepaid options, e-wallets, and cash transactions, to meet the different needs of its patrons. With a low minimum deposit requirement, players can quickly fund their accounts and start playing. Withdrawal times vary, typically taking 2-5 business days for most methods. For those who prefer larger transactions or alternative payment options, the casino offers flexible solutions with higher limits and additional security.

Payment method	Min. deposit	Max. deposit	Payout
Visa Debit Card	$7	N/A	3-5 business days
Mastercard Debit Card	$7	N/A	3-5 business days
PayPal	$7	N/A	2 business days
Venmo	$7	$2,999.99 per transaction/ $5,999.99 per week.	2 business days
VIP Preferred	$7	N/A	Up to 3 business days
Apple Pay	$7	N/A	N/A
Play+ Prepaid Card	$7	N/A	N/A
Online banking	$7	$100,000 per transaction	Up to 5 business days
Cash at retail stores	$7	$500 per day/ $10,000 per month	N/A
Bank wire transfer	$100	N/A	N/A

Banking methods vary between states.

The casino offers a state-specific app tailored to the location you’re playing from, making account setup and accessing relevant services easier. The gaming experience on my iPhone was excellent, with smooth gameplay and a user-friendly interface. Key features, like the deposit button, are conveniently placed at the top, and opting in and out of the progressive jackpot is straightforward. At the time of writing this review, the Android and iOS apps were rated as follows:

• 4.6 on Apple’s App Store
• 4.3 on Google Play Store

How to Download the Golden Nugget Casino App

1. Visit the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Search for the Golden Nugget Online Casino app
3. Tap “Get” or “Install.”
4. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to log into your account.

The layout keeps all of the relevant information at hand, and navigating through the game sections was never an issue. The black backdrop makes it easy for important features to shine, yet the features are not overwhelming.

The Casino education hub is a real asset to players who wish to improve their game strategies. As with the rest of Golden Nugget’s offer, it’s not just for show, we found insightful game strategy advice for a variety of games. More benefits come when you start climbing the ranks of the Dynasty Rewards program. First, you can collect tier points by playing at DraftKings, which is Golden Nugget’s partner company. Second, you shouldn’t overlook the opportunity to merge your Golden Nugget accounts from different states. Follow the process on the Golden Nugget website, and don’t let any of your points go to waste.

Golden Nugget is one of the most reputable online casinos and a pioneer in the online gambling community. After Golden Nugget online casino was separated from Landry’s Inc., which owns the Golden Nugget hotel casinos chain, it was acquired by DraftKings in 2022. Its solid reputation and high-profile PR campaigns keep it at the top of the US gaming market.

State	Launch Date	Local License Holder
New Jersey	December 2013	Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Pennsylvania	January 2022	Land-based partner not explicitly required; operates under the state’s expanded gambling laws.
Michigan	January 2021	Ojibwa Casino in partnership with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
West Virginia	September 2021	The Greenbrier

The online casino is available in four states, while the Golden Nugget Sportsbook is available in two additional states–Arizona and Nevada.

Customer support is available for patrons through multiple channels, including live chat which is 24/7. Also, you can schedule a phone call with the support team, and reach out via email. The support team recommends submitting a request. This gives the agents time to prepare a thorough answer. There’s no waiting in line if you want to chat with a support agent, you just need to sign in. Otherwise, you could use the chatbot which provides articles related to your inquiry. The articles in the help center are excellent, get straight to the point, and could save you time.

Method	Details
Live Chat	24/7
Email	[email protected]
Phone Support	(855) 582- 5117 NJ; (888) 441-1010 MI
Help Center	Comprehensive and well-organized