A familiar name has crossed bridge from New Jersey and arrived in Pennsylvania.

• Borgata Online Casino
• Borgata Casino Online Sports Betting

Borgata online casino made its PA launch on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

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BetMGM, the online and retail sportsbook brand of the Borgata, came to PA in Dec. 2020 and partnered with Hollywood Casino Morgantown. However, in the Commonwealth, an iGaming and sportsbook app do not need to share the same land-based operator.

“There are few casino brands as well-respected as Borgata, evident by the success we’ve seen with the Borgata Casino app in New Jersey,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Pennsylvania marks an important milestone for us as we introduce the Borgata Casino brand to the first state outside of New Jersey. We’re confident that players in Pennsylvania will enjoy the digital betting experience of Atlantic City’s premier casino.”

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Welcome offer: 100% deposit match up to $1,000 plus an extra $20

Available on: iOS and Android

Deposit methods: ACH/e-check, Play+, Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, online banking, PayNearMe, Skrill, cashier window, American Express, Discover.

Withdraw methods: Play+, PayPal, ACH/e-check, Check By Mail, Skrill, Online Banking

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Borgata Casino in PA launched with more than 150 slots and table games. Among them are Premium Blackjack Pro and MGM Grand Millions, a progressive jackpot slot that starts with a jackpot of $300,000 and is linked to other MGM slot offerings.

Borgata PA also has access to over 50 exclusive titles developed in-house by Win Studios. The casino also includes titles from popular game providers like IGT, SG Digital, Spin Games, Konami, WMS, Big Time Gaming, and NetEnt.

Borgata also has access to the same Evolution live dealer studio as BetMGM.

MLife rewards program

Borgata online casino PA automatically enrolls you in its MLife Rewards loyalty program on account verification.

Every dollar you wagered at Borgata will earn reward points that you can convert into cash, online play and comps for hotel rooms, restaurants, retail stores, priority lines and special promotions at land-based partner casinos across the country, including Borgata Hotel Casino& Spa in AtlanticCity.

Earn one reward point for every:

• $5 wagered on slots.
• $10 wagered on progressive jackpot slots.
• $20 wagered on video poker.
• $25 wagered on blackjack, roulette, baccarat and craps.

Every dollar wagered will also go toward tier credits. There are five levels in MLife Rewards’ VIP program.

• Sapphire (0 to 19,999 credits)
• Pearl (20,000 credits)
• Gold (60,000 credits)
• Platinum (160,000 credits)
• Noir (by invitation only)

Tier credits will reset to zero every Jan. 1 and set your tier status beginning on Feb. 1.

Record-breaking month for PA online casinos

Online casinos in Pennsylvania experienced a record-breaking January posting more than $80.4 million in total iGaming revenue. It broke the previous high set in December by 11%.

The more staggering increase comes from year-over-year comparisons. Total iGaming revenue in PA skyrocketed 476% from Jan. 2020 to Jan. 2021.

Borgata’s big online growth

A land-based leader in Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has shifted its quest for dominance to online. In NJ, Borgata and its internet partners reported a 168% year-over-year increase from NJ online casino revenue in 2020.

In addition, a $208.2 million online win accounted for 36% of Borgata’s total gaming revenue last year, according to data released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement.

Timeline of online casino launches in PA

Borgata breaks into the PA iGaming late but comes with name recognition and the most generous welcome bonus to-date.

Lead image credit: AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Borgata online casino is no longer just a New Jersey operation.

As of this week, Feb. 24 to be exact, the Borgata app is live on both sides of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge thanks to a market access partnership with Rivers Casino Philadelphia.

The brand has a huge Garden State following as the MGM-owned property is Atlantic City’s top-grossing property.

“There are few casino brands as well-respected as Borgata, evident by the success we’ve seen with the Borgata Casino app in New Jersey,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.

“Pennsylvania marks an important milestone for us as we introduce the Borgata Casino brand to the first state outside of New Jersey. We’re confident that players in Pennsylvania will enjoy the digital betting experience of Atlantic City’s premier casino.”

PlayNJ caught up with Matthew Sunderland, VP of Gaming for BetMGM, regarding the Borgata online expansion.

Borgata is ‘well-known and trusted’

From a New Jersey standpoint, the Borgata app has been around for seven-plus years. Combined with Borgata’s land-based success, it should come as no surprise when Sunderland says “there are few casino brands as well-known and trusted as the Borgata.”

He notes this is evident by the success we’ve seen with the Borgata Casino app in New Jersey.

“Our players in New Jersey are incredibly loyal to the Borgata brand, and we believe that we can attract similar loyalty from players in PA. We see this as a huge advantage for our entrance into the PA market,” said Sunderland.

So while up until not Borgata online gamblers were restricted to playing only in NJ, the existing database includes Keystone State customers.

“We also have a strong player database of Pennsylvania residents who have visited the Borgata or used Borgata online in the past, while in New Jersey, and are confident that those players will be thrilled to now have access to the excitement of betting at Atlantic City’s premier casino digitally, from wherever they’re located in PA, said Sunderland.

Comparing 2013 launch vs. 2021 launch

I should come as no surprise the Borgata’s Pennsylvania app is launching with nearly double the amount of games compared to the 2013 NJ debut.

Borgata rolled out in New Jersey with 98 games while the Pennsylvania library has over 180 titles. This includes live dealer, third-party content and in-house games.

Granted it is seven-plus years later.

However, the PA is still much smaller than the current Borgata app available to NJ players. The number currently sits at 645 offerings and growing.

“We release new games weekly from third-party providers and our in-house games studio, so expect that number to keep increasing. The whole player experience is entirely different now from what it was back in 2013, as you can imagine,” said Sunderland.

“Our casino interfaces and software have been upgraded several times and we’ve introduced a range of in-house content alongside industry-leading player engagement tools and mechanics.”

And online players in both states will notice BetMGM’s integration with MGM Resorts’ M life Rewards program.

So like in NJ, Borgata online casino customers in Pennsylvania can redeem their gameplay for accommodations at properties nationwide, including Borgata.

Borgata NJ account will not work in PA

So the Borgata NJ and PA apps have similarities, yet at the same time, are quite different.

And NJ online casino customers regularly commute between states, whether it be work-related or for entertainment.

Even though the Borgata app is live in the Garden State, for regulatory compliance purposes, New Jersey players will need to re-register in order to play across state lines. Sunderland said account details can be the same, but each state requires players to register separately.

Borgata and BetMGM still growing

Aside from the PA launch news, it’s no secret the Borgata and BetMGM (also live in Pennsylvania) brands are playing a significant role in the NJ online gambling industry setting monthly records.

The latest being January’s all-time high of $103 million.

Borgata reported $28.7 million in monthly revenue, which is up an eye-opening 176.8 % year-over-over. And as far as the seven license holders go, Borgata is No. 2 behind Golden Nugget’s $31 million.

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Since state regulators do not break down reports by operator, it’s hard to gauge exactly how well individual brands are performing. Sunderland noted Borgata and BetMGM have different player profiles but both “have experienced similar growth trajectory in New Jersey in 2020.”

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Now with both brands being live a short car ride away, it seems likely they will only get stronger.