My Experience with Golden Nugget Online Casino
Let’s start with a few words about how I rate Golden Nugget Casino and review a few pros and cons before getting into more details regarding games and features.
Overall Product Rating & Key Takeaways
Both our rating and the user rating for Golden Nugget Casino are 4.5 stars. It stands to reason that our team of industry experts and the players agree on such a high rating. Golden Nugget truly seems to have it all.
In 2022, Golden Nugget Online Casino was brought onto the in-house technology that DraftKings Casino uses, so the sites hold many similarities and similarly high reviews thanks to the high quality of the platform itself. This is one of the primary takeaways that I noticed in my testing and one of the reasons why it received high marks from our end.
On the other hand, the players are happy with the game selection (some of which are DraftKings exclusives, thanks to the platform), as well as the ease and speed of using the cashier, navigating, and overall operation of the site or app itself.
Pros & Cons of Golden Nugget Online Casino
Here is a simple list of pros and cons that I’ve found in my evaluation of Golden Nugget Casino. While this doesn’t paint the whole picture, it’s a nice way to get a general overview of the strengths and shortcomings at Golden Nugget.
Pros
- Straightforward focus on the casino product rather than being bogged down by other offerings.
- 1x playthrough on Casino Credits.
- Ability to sort by game provider.
- Integration with DraftKings’ Dynasty Rewards program.
- Plenty of special offers for existing players.
Cons
- Opting into Golden Nugget jackpots requires larger wagers across the board (from $0.10 to $0.60 per wager).
- Some currencies, such as Casino Bonus Funds, have playthrough requirements as high as 15x.
- Large number of categories may seem overwhelming for some.
- Specific bonuses may offer high rewards but require high wagering to participate.
Where I Found Golden Nugget Casino Available
My Golden Nugget Online Casino review was completed on the New Jersey iteration of the site, but it’s also available in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The games and other features at Golden Nugget are very similar, if not the same, in every state. That being said, players in West Virginia may have a slightly smaller game catalog than the other states that offer more expansive online casino markets.
Navigating Golden Nugget Online Casino: My Impressions of the Platform
Golden Nugget Online Casino overwent a migration to the DraftKings Casino platform in 2022, so if you are familiar with DraftKings Casino, you’ll have the same experience at Golden Nugget.
In my opinion, this migration to the new platform brought the site and its navigation into more modern territory. I now find the navigation to be straightforward and easy to understand. I had no issues with quickly finding games I’d enjoy, promotions to take advantage of, and even information about the Dynasty Rewards program when I wanted to dig deeper.
The cashier is easy to navigate as well, despite the withdrawals requiring an extra step of clicking on your username first to be found.
Desktop Experience
The website itself is relatively simple to navigate and operate. Because Golden Nugget doesn’t operate a sportsbook in legal real-money online casino states, you won’t find any clutter regarding other products taking up the site.

As you can see from the homepage pictured above, the desktop experience is accessible and easy on the eyes right off the bat. I found the navigation to be easy to understand and self-explanable, from Games, Promotions, and Leaderboards tabs to a Dynasty tab, which houses information regarding the rewards program.
I also appreciated how the homepage featured promotions, spotlit games, and top new games prominently, making it easy to jump into new experiences.

Every section of the game catalog is split further into more categories, making it easier to browse the large number of options. I appreciated this, as it gave me ideas of other games to play without simply browsing alphabetically.
For slots, these categories included Asian Themed, The Fish Pool (fish-themed), Megaways, Treasures of Egypt (Egyptian-themed), and more. For table games, these categories simply split the games up by type of game (blackjack, roulette, etc.), but seeing them split out this way made me appreciate the number of variations Golden Nugget Casino has for each game.

For the final stop in my initial navigation testing, I headed over to the Promotions page to see what was available. I noticed here that there were more promotions available to me once I logged in, so I recommend creating an account or logging in to see all that you have on offer rather than looking at the limited promotions listed on the logged-out version of the page. You’ll find the list of promos is straightforward and free of clutter or overly flashy marketing tactics.
All in all, the desktop experience is enjoyable, easy, and exactly what I imagine an online casino experience should be like. When playing at an online casino, I want a hassle-free experience and an easy way to get money in, play the games I want to play, and get money out (while enjoying some additional perks along the way, if possible). Golden Nugget Online Casino absolutely provides that.
Mobile App Experience
The Golden Nugget Online Casino mobile app provides a similarly polished experience, and it seems as if other players feel the same way. On the Apple App Store, the app enjoys a 4.6-star review average at the time of writing, while it has a 4.4-star average on the Google Play Store.

The mobile app experience doesn’t seem to be simplified or lacking in content, as you may find with some other casino apps. In fact, it seems just as easy and enjoyable to play on as the desktop site. Throughout my testing, I found no issues finding what I needed on the app, whether it be the promotions available to me or the games I wanted to play. The geolocation worked quickly, and navigation was snappy no matter what I tried to load.
I will note that at one point, a game I tried to load (Piñata Blast Tapper) stayed on a black screen rather than loading. After further testing, I found that this issue was universal and also happened on the desktop site, so I believe this is more of a game integration issue rather than a problem with the Golden Nugget desktop or mobile app experience.
Exploring the Games: What I Found & What Stands Out
Golden Nugget Casino | DraftKings Casino | BetRivers Casino | |
---|---|---|---|
Slots | 1,300+ | 2,000+ | 1,200+ |
Table Games | 90+ | 110+ | 40+ |
Live Dealer | 40+ | 60+ | 45+ |
Specialty Games (Originals, Bingo, etc.) | 10+ | 10+ | 3+ |
TOTAL: | 1,440+ | 2,180+ | 1,280+ |
Slot Games
The Golden Nugget Online Casino slot selection is as impressive as it is varied in game type, theme, and mechanic. I found that I could find any type of game I wanted, and could drill down further within each game type to find even more specific themes, mechanics, and features that I enjoyed.

For example, in my testing, I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could find a game that blended the popular “Link” feature, as seen in land-based casino classics such as Lightning Link, with a unique pop culture theme that couldn’t be found elsewhere. After a quick browse, I came across Breaking Bad: Collect’em & Link, pictured above.
I was impressed that after just a few minutes of searching, I found a game that blended the “Link” feature (sticky symbols that reset the spins counter with every new appearance), four levels of jackpots, and a popular theme that appeals to many players.
This is just one way I’ve chosen to illustrate the impressive nature of the real money slots at Golden Nugget. If I could have one wish, it would just be for Golden Nugget Online Casino to implement advanced filtering to make it easier to find specific games you may enjoy. I will say, however, that the game categories are used in a way that helps with that, even including an entire section that separates games by game provider.
In short, however, all you need to know is that no matter what type of player you are or what type of slot you prefer, you’ll be able to find multiple options that suit you here.
Table & Live Dealer Games
Earlier in the “Desktop Experience” section, I mentioned in passing that Golden Nugget offers many variations of all the classic table games you’d expect to see. In reality, “many” may have been an understatement.

As an example, there were over 55 variations of blackjack at last count, including the exclusive DraftKings WWE Blackjack pictured above.
All of the main games are on offer here, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, and more. Within each of those categories, players can choose between classic iterations that you’d find on the casino floor or more modern variations that may include side bets, jackpots, or other unique features.

Speaking of the casino floor, land-based casino fans can also find plenty of live dealer options at Golden Nugget Online Casino. These include basic and high-limit tables for table games, such as blackjack and roulette, but also unique live game shows, such as Buffalo Blitz Live and Crazy Time, exclusively offered by Evolution Games. Additionally, Golden Nugget offers a range of video poker games, including classics like Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild
Does Golden Nugget Casino Offer Games You Can’t Find Elsewhere?
Yes, kind of. Golden Nugget Online Casino has access to the unique DraftKings exclusive catalog, so I found plenty of games I can’t find elsewhere, except for DraftKings Casino. In short, there are plenty of games that can only be found on Golden Nugget Online Casino and DraftKings Casino.

There are plenty of specialty games offered, which we’ll cover in more detail below, but what impressed me even more was the sheer number of exclusive slots. Many of those exclusive slots, such as the above-pictured Discovery Deadliest Catch, had exclusive theming and/or pop culture theming, making them even more appealing beyond their exclusivity.
Specialty Games
I found many of the specialty games available through the DraftKings exclusive game catalog at Golden Nugget Online Casino.

One such example is Super Sweeper, which is essentially a fusion of Minesweeper and Battleship. To me, this was an interesting and unique way to wager some money, so I dove in to test it out. I was asked to place a wager to reveal a tile. Under each tile is either a flag or a mine. After each turn, I was given the option to cash out or pick another tile to increase my winnings. I should also mention that I was able to customize the number of hidden mines to further increase my payout potential.
Other options included the ever-popular DraftKings Rocket, DraftKings Digits, and other games not found at many other land-based or online casinos.