Discover Luxury: Top-Rated Casino Hotels in New Jersey for 2025
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1. Hard Rock Casino at Meadowlands
The Hard Rock Casino at Meadowlands is a unique partnership between Hard Rock International and The Big M head honcho, Jeff Gural, signifying a new day in New Jersey gaming. The collaboration, announced in June 2015, plans to convert East Rutherford’s Meadowlands Racetrack into a premier entertainment site. Gural’s dream of teaming up with an existing Atlantic City casino operator to own a casino outside the city is one step closer to reality following legislative approval in January 2016 that allowed new Atlantic City casinos. If a casino is approved, a small-scale casino could open quickly, and a full-scale resort could take 12 – 18 months or more. The first part of the deal includes over 200 gaming tables, 5,000 slot machines, and a dozen restaurants packaged in 200,000 square feet of gaming space. The Meadowlands is prime real estate, and Hard Rock’s sizeable stake and global brand presence in over 60 countries and across 200 venues worldwide assure that the region will receive some of the world’s most outstanding thrills.
2. Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is nestled in the seething warm heart of Atlantic City, where luxury and indulgence reign supreme on the East Coast. This iconic resort includes 2,000 rooms and suites in its 43-floor hotel and a recently upgraded MGM Tower with an elevated escape in the form of a two-story spa and extensive event space. Four fine dining experiences, including James Beard award-winning chef Michael Symon’s Angeline, casual options like the interactive Food Hall Eatery, and so much more, will delight culinary enthusiasts. The Borgata also has a sparkling entertainment roster, including the lively Borgata Beer Garden and the sophisticated Level One Cocktail Bar & Lounge. There’s a Roman-style outdoor pool for adults, with gorgeous cabanas and lounges. With 2,500-plus slot machines, 180 table games, and a dedicated poker room, the casino has almost as much space—161,000 square feet of gaming space—to satisfy all casino gamblers. Borgata’s blend of opulence, top-tier dining, and diverse entertainment makes it a premier destination, minutes from New York City.
3. Resorts Casino Hotel
A historic place in the history books, Resorts Casino Hotel is the first legal casino outside of Nevada—that space opened the door for Atlantic City’s thriving gaming community. Gaming excitement reigns on this legendary property, featuring over 100,000 square feet of action that includes over 2,500 slot and video poker machines and 76 gaming tables in operation around the clock. Marble walkways and murals take guests back to an era of opulence, while the 27-story hotel has a roaring twenties art deco theme. Regardless of your palate, there are ten different dining venues, including gourmet opportunities and quick bites. With 15 feet of video wall and live odds viewing, the casino’s famed sportsbook, open daily, affords an energetic space for sports fans. Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is recognized by Strictly Slots magazine for its gaming excellence. It mixes historic charm with modern luxury, making it a must-visit destination in Atlantic City.
4. Tropicana Atlantic City
Tropicana Atlantic City, perched on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, is one of New Jersey’s largest hotels, and its rooms are spread over 55 floors and four towers. There are 2,379 rooms. Offering hundreds of high adventure pools, four pools, and the Tropicana Showroom, a luxury spa, over 25 restaurants, 25 shops, 20 bars, and lounges, our 24-hour gaming and entertainment hub captivates guests. Entertainment complex: Our 200,000 square foot Quarter is an entertainment wonderland that offers retail, dining, and entertainment experiences, including an IMAX Theatre. In recent renovations, Garces restaurants have also welcomed a dazzling Multimedia Light and Sound Show and new dining options. Off the main casino floor, you’ll find approximately 2,400 slot machines, a high-limit Slot area, 170 table games, and a specialty zone, Jade Palace, for Asian games. Among Atlantic City’s largest, Caesars Sportsbook has all the amenities sports enthusiasts will enjoy, including its amazing LED screens and plenty of seating. Atlantic City with Tropicana, you understand that you have a beautiful oceanfront property with immediate access to the beach and Boardwalk, adding a vibrant, memorable experience.
5. Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Golden Nugget Atlantic City is a luxury and entertainment beacon along the Atlantic City marina, featuring its resort all under one roof. A sprawling 78,957 square foot casino floor, visitors can take their pick from 1,453 slot machines, 82 table games, and a lively poker room. The resort includes a luxury hotel with 728 rooms and a 728-room luxury, which gives guests access to the Farley State Marina, where they can moor their yachts. Golden Nugget is a gourmet restaurant with upscale restaurants, a full-service spa on a 15,000 square foot recreation deck, and an intimate 462-seat theater. The property has been recently renovated and has been made more palatable. The state-of-the-art sportsbook boasts over 100 seats, five video walls, and numerous flat screens for a sports fanatic’s first-class sports-watching and betting experience. Famous for its gaming experience extending beyond its physical location, Golden Nugget online casino has gone as far as bringing that experience online, with an extensive platform available in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia that provides over 1,000 casino games and live dealer options. Golden Nugget’s combination of on-site luxury and digital expansion solidifies this casino as the best place for traditional and online gamblers.
6. Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Over 156,284 square feet of gaming, with more than 1,800 slot and video poker machines and 100 table games plus keno, poker room, and exciting tournaments. With a lavish hotel and complete spa, salon, and fitness facilities, this luxurious resort is also a cornerstone of the Caesars Entertainment franchise. A myriad of dining choices — from quick bites to lavish cuisine — are also available to guests, alongside vibrant nightlife in its many clubs and a world-class pool complementing The Resort’s signature feature, The Pool. The 525-foot Waterfront Tower, with its comprehensive digital LED display, is an Atlantic City icon to the skyline and the Waterfront Shops. The Harrah’s has become a long-standing reputation among seasoned players and traveling vacationers by delivering fun and excitement about Atlantic’s city action and luxury accommodations.
7. Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino
Its luxury and entertainment is located on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk, Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. Caesars originally opened as a hotel and later became a casino, and now brings casino goers an awe-inspiring 145,000 square feet full of 2,200 gaming machines and over 100 table games. The great antiquity translates to the property’s contemporary guest rooms and luxury suites, which manage to pull off its historical theme elegantly. There are 10 gourmet and casual restaurants for the dining enthusiast’s palate, from the legendary Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill to Nero’s Italian Steakhouse. The rooftop pool is open to guests who can stretch out, the Qua Baths and Spa is a place to relax, and there’s the Circus Maximus Theater for some truly top-tier performances. Caesars Atlantic City continues to provide guests with a premier destination, blending its rich history with modern luxury. It also offers additional facilities like a full-service salon, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and extensive meeting spaces.
8. Online Gambling In New Jersey
Legal online casinos appeared in New Jersey on February 26, 2013, thanks to Governor Chris Christie signing the final bill after a lengthy discussion in the legislature. After a short testing period, the first six online casino sites began on November 26, 2013. Over 30 legal online casino sites make up the thriving digital gambling world. The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey ensures these casinos follow strict rules to safeguard their players and services. Players must be 21 to play, and the state adds a 15% tax to all revenue earned from gambling sites. Six million online visitors and nine land-based casinos keep New Jersey at the top in the regulated gambling sector.
Players of all types will find a lively mix of games at New Jersey online casinos. Slot fans and blackjack lovers can find games they’ll love, from hundreds of slots with big jackpots to classic online blackjack tables. Players looking for roulette can enjoy European, American, and French variations, and poker enthusiasts have plenty of licensed spots to play Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and several other poker games. Video poker, live dealer games, craps, baccarat, and fantasy sports are just a few more things you can find at an online casino. In addition to casinos, New Jersey offers state lotteries, bingo, and sports betting, giving online gamblers a full range of options.
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