Atlantic City · Editor's Picks & Rankings
Atlantic City's Best Casinos
Nine world-class casino resorts. Editorial rankings for every type of player — from VIP high rollers to first-time visitors.
THE BEST OF ATLANTIC CITY
America's East Coast Casino Capital — Ranked
Atlantic City is the birthplace of East Coast casino gaming and home to nine world-class resort casinos split between two distinct districts — the iconic Boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean and the upscale Marina District. With nine properties to choose from, ranging from mega-luxury resorts to boutique casino hotels, picking the right one for your player style matters.
BestInAtlanticCity.Casino is your editorial rankings guide: best overall, best for high rollers, best live poker, best dining, best value, and best for every type of player.
The Rankings
We rank all nine Atlantic City casinos by category — so you know exactly where to go for your profile.
Match Your Style
High roller, value player, poker fan, entertainment seeker, or first-time visitor? We match you to the right property.
Land + Online
Rankings for land-based AC casino resorts plus New Jersey's fully legal online casino landscape.
EDITOR'S PICKS
Atlantic City's Top-Ranked Casino Resorts
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Marina District · MGM Resorts International
*Atlantic City's finest by nearly every measure.*
Borgata has set the standard in Atlantic City luxury since opening in 2003. The MGM Resorts flagship delivers a Las Vegas-caliber East Coast experience — 161,000 sq ft of gaming, 2,000+ hotel rooms across The Borgata and The Water Club towers, a celebrity chef dining row (Bobby Flay Steak, Old Homestead Steakhouse, Wolfgang Puck American Grille), a world-class spa, the Borgata Music Box concert venue, and one of the East Coast's premier poker rooms. The gold standard for Atlantic City casino resorts.
High Rollers • Fine Dining • Luxury Stays • Poker (85-table room) • MGM Rewards Members
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
The Boardwalk · (Formerly Trump Taj Mahal — Reopened as Hard Rock June 2018)
*The king of the Boardwalk. AC's entertainment anchor.*
When Hard Rock International invested $500M to transform the former Trump Taj Mahal into Hard Rock Atlantic City, they built something Atlantic City had been missing: a genuine entertainment-first destination. Hard Rock Live seats 5,000 and books major touring acts. The 2,000+ room tower is the largest single property on the Boardwalk. At 120,000+ sq ft of gaming, the casino floor is one of AC's biggest. If you're coming for concerts, nightlife, and the full Boardwalk experience, Hard Rock is the answer.
Live Concerts • Nightlife • Boardwalk Location • Groups • Entertainment-First Players
Ocean Casino Resort
The Boardwalk · (Formerly Revel Casino — Reopened as Ocean 2018)
*The most visually stunning property in Atlantic City. AC's tallest tower, best ocean views.*
Ocean Casino Resort occupies the former Revel Casino building — the most architecturally distinctive structure in Atlantic City. At 57 stories, it's the tallest tower in AC, and virtually every room delivers panoramic ocean views. After Revel's complicated history, Ocean reopened in 2018 under new management and found its footing as a premium destination with 1,400 rooms, 120,000 sq ft of gaming, multiple restaurants, spa, and pools. For guests who want modern design and the kind of views typically reserved for Las Vegas high-rises, Ocean delivers.
Ocean Views • Modern Design • Couples • Upscale Stays • Photography
RANKED BY CATEGORY
Best Atlantic City Casino For Every Type of Player
BEST FOR HIGH ROLLERS
🎰 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Borgata's high-limit room, MGM Rewards program, VIP host services, Water Club tower rooms, and celebrity chef dining make it Atlantic City's undisputed high-roller destination. The highest table limits, the most exclusive comps, the finest suites.
Runner-up: Harrah's Resort Atlantic City (Caesars Rewards Diamond/Seven Stars)
BEST FOR LIVE POKER
♠️ Borgata Poker Room
With 85 tables, regular World Poker Tour events, and a dedicated tournament schedule, Borgata Poker Room is routinely ranked among the best poker rooms on the entire East Coast. Cash games run 24/7. The destination for serious players from the tri-state area.
Runner-up: Harrah's Atlantic City Poker Room
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
🎸 Hard Rock Atlantic City
Hard Rock Live holds 5,000 guests and books major touring acts year-round — the largest dedicated concert venue in Atlantic City. Combined with Hard Rock Cafe and the full Boardwalk experience, it's the entertainment destination in AC.
Runner-up: Borgata Music Box (1,000-seat intimate venue)
BEST FINE DINING
🍽️ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Bobby Flay Steak, Old Homestead Steakhouse, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, Izakaya by Michael Schulson — no other Atlantic City property comes close to Borgata's concentration of acclaimed celebrity chef restaurants.
Runner-up: Golden Nugget AC (Chart House, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse)
BEST VALUE CASINO
💰 Resorts Atlantic City
Resorts — the original Atlantic City casino, opened May 26, 1978 — consistently delivers strong comps, reasonable hotel rates, and honest gaming value without the premium resort price tag. Historic for casino buffs; genuinely great value for every player.
Runner-up: Bally's Atlantic City (Caesars Rewards, frequent promotional offers)
BEST BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE
✨ Golden Nugget Atlantic City
Golden Nugget Atlantic City stands apart from AC's mega-resorts. Tucked in the Marina District with a smaller, more intimate footprint, it offers boutique-hotel feel with excellent dining (Chart House, Vic & Anthony's), marina views, and a more relaxed atmosphere — perfect for those who want luxury without the mega-resort crowds.
Runner-up: Caesars Atlantic City (iconic Roman-themed Boardwalk landmark)
COMPLETE CASINO DIRECTORY
All 9 Atlantic City Casino Resorts
Split by geographic district — Boardwalk (6 casinos) and Marina District (3 casinos)
🎡 Boardwalk Casinos
Oceanfront · Walkable · Beach access · Classic AC atmosphere
Caesars Atlantic City
Pacific & Arkansas Ave · Caesars Entertainment
Iconic Roman-themed Boardwalk landmark. Center of the AC strip. Caesars Rewards integration. Circus Maximus Theater.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Virginia Ave & Boardwalk · Hard Rock International
AC's largest Boardwalk property. Hard Rock Live (5,000 capacity). Music and entertainment focus. Formerly Trump Taj Mahal — fully transformed 2018.
Bally's Atlantic City
Park Place & Boardwalk · Bally's Corporation
Caesars Rewards program. Strong promotional offers. Convenient central Boardwalk location.
Resorts Atlantic City
N. Carolina Ave & Boardwalk · Resorts International
★ HISTORIC: First casino east of Nevada — opened May 26, 1978. Best value on the Boardwalk. Strong comps program.
Ocean Casino Resort
Delaware Ave & Boardwalk · (Formerly Revel Casino)
AC's tallest tower. Panoramic Atlantic Ocean views. Modern design. 120,000 sq ft casino. Best views in AC.
Tropicana Atlantic City
Iowa Ave & Boardwalk · Bally's Corporation
Iconic AC resort. Indoor entertainment complex. Direct Boardwalk and beach access. Bally's Corporation property.
⚓ Marina District Casinos
Upscale · Quieter · Highway-accessible · Fine dining destination
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
1 Borgata Way · MGM Resorts International
★ #1 OVERALL. AC's premier luxury resort. Best dining, best poker room, best high-limit play, best spa.
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
777 Harrah's Blvd · Caesars Entertainment
Marina District anchor. Caesars Rewards. Gordon Ramsay's Steak on-site. Concert and event venue.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
600 Huron Ave · Landry's / Fertitta Entertainment
Boutique luxury. Marina water views. Chart House & Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse. Intimate, personal atmosphere.
For detailed profiles on each property — history, gaming floor specs, hotel details, dining — visit the comprehensive destination guide: AtlanticCity.Casino
THE BIG DECISION
Boardwalk or Marina District?
🎡 The Boardwalk
Classic Atlantic City. Ocean air. Neon lights. Beach steps away.
Caesars · Hard Rock · Bally's · Resorts · Ocean Casino · Tropicana
- ✓Walking between multiple casinos (Jitney bus connects all 6)
- ✓Beach and ocean access during your stay
- ✓Classic Atlantic City boardwalk atmosphere
- ✓Day trips and first-time AC visitors
- ✓Summer crowd energy and nightlife scene
All 6 Boardwalk properties connected on foot or by Jitney (AC's iconic mini-bus). Beach is steps away.
⚓ Marina District
Upscale. Quieter. Resort-focused. Best dining in AC.
Borgata · Harrah's · Golden Nugget
- ✓Luxury resort stays and spa getaways
- ✓Fine dining and celebrity chef restaurants
- ✓High-roller and premium play environments
- ✓Couples weekends and anniversary trips
- ✓Quieter, less crowded casino atmosphere
About 1 mile inland from the Boardwalk — cab or rideshare recommended. Easy direct highway access via Atlantic City Expressway.
OUR EDITORIAL RECOMMENDATION
First-time visitor → Stay Boardwalk, walk the classic AC strip. Luxury getaway → Marina District anchored at Borgata. Best of both → Stay Marina, take a rideshare to the Boardwalk for a day.
NJ ONLINE CASINO
New Jersey Online Casino: Legal Since 2013
✅ NJ ONLINE CASINO GAMING IS FULLY LEGAL
New Jersey was the first US state to legalize online casino gaming (2013) and operates the most competitive regulated online casino market in America. NJ residents and visitors can legally play online slots, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, video poker, and live dealer games from any device — anywhere within New Jersey state lines. All licensed NJ online casinos are tied to Atlantic City casino license holders.
The connection between AC land-based casinos and NJ online gaming is direct — BetMGM Casino NJ is powered by Borgata. Golden Nugget Online Casino NJ was one of the original 2013 licensees. Caesars Palace Online Casino NJ connects to Caesars AC. When you play online in New Jersey, you're in the same ecosystem as Atlantic City's casino floors.
BetMGM Casino NJ
Powered by Borgata / MGM Resorts International
Consistently the highest-revenue NJ online casino. Full suite — slots, live dealer, blackjack, roulette, baccarat. MGM Rewards program integration.
DraftKings Casino NJ
DraftKings / Resorts Atlantic City
Comprehensive online casino + sportsbook platform. Massive game library, strong promotions, trusted national brand. Popular with sports bettors who also want slots.
Caesars Palace Online Casino NJ
Caesars Entertainment / Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Rewards loyalty integration. Strong live dealer game selection. Familiar brand for Caesars/Harrah's loyalty card holders.
Golden Nugget Online Casino NJ
Golden Nugget Atlantic City / Landry's
The NJ online casino pioneer — launched at initial legalization in 2013. Strong slots library and loyal player base. One of the original regulated NJ online casino brands.
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Play Responsibly
Atlantic City's casinos are licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). Self-exclusion programs are available at all Atlantic City properties and apply to all land-based and online platforms. All licensed NJ gaming operators are required to offer deposit limits, time limits, self-exclusion tools, and responsible gaming resources.
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