Virgin Online Casino

Virgin Online Casino

Online Casino Review

Overall Rating: 4.1/5

Virgin Online casino was launched in 2014 by Virgin Enterprises Ltd. and is associated with the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Virgin Online first started in the UK, and the New Jersey version has a lot of similarities to its UK counterpart. The site has a strong following and is especially popular among low-stakes players. Virgin Online is available to New Jersey players over the age of 21 via their web browser version on Mac and PC and their mobile app for iOS and Android.

Pros:
  • Massive amount of games offered on the site
  • Great software with options to create a unique experience for specific computers
  • Easily accessible for new users
Cons:
  • Games missing on mobile app
  • Slow customer service
  • Overly complex rewards system

FAQs

How can I withdraw my winnings? And how long does the withdrawal process take?

To withdraw, users can choose Play+ Prepaid Card, VIP Preferred eChecks, PayPal, Neteller, bank wire, cash cage at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, or Golden Nugget Safekeeping. The quickest withdrawal methods are Golden Nugget Safekeeping, Neteller, or Play+ Prepaid Cards. Bank wires take five to seven business days, and a check in the mail can take up to three weeks to receive.

Are my winnings taxable?

All New Jersey online casino winnings must be reported to the IRS when you complete your annual federal tax return. This is done on Form 1044. You will tally up your total winnings and report them under the “other income” section. The winnings must also be added to your state tax return and are taxed according to your tax bracket.

How do I get started?

The first step for new users will be to sign up for an account. Account creation is simple and requires personal information, a username, and a created password. Golden Nugget will also run a geolocation search to ensure that the user is in New Jersey before allowing them to complete the signup process.

How do I deposit and is there a minimum?

To deposit money into the account, users are given 11 different options: Play+ Prepaid Card, Visa/Mastercard, VIP Preferred eChecks, PayNearMe at a local 7-Eleven, PayPal, Neteller, online bank transfer, bank wire, cash cage at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City, or Golden Nugget Safekeeping. A bank wire deposit will take five to seven business days to process. There is between a $10 and $20 minimum deposit depending on the method used.

Is there a deposit bonus?

For a first time deposit, new users are offered a 100% deposit bonus up to $1,000. This bonus pays out once the user has wagered 10x their original deposit. There is an additional $10 bonus for all users that choose a Play+ Prepaid Card.

Pros

One of the biggest benefits for users to choose playing on Virgin Online is that they are one of three online casinos in New Jersey to offer 90 ball bingo. This is not the most popular casino game on the market, but there is definitely a devoted fan base for it, and this is one of the only places to play. They are also one of just six online casinos in New Jersey to offer craps. For those that love the slots at the Tropicana Casino and Resort brick-and-mortar, they will be very happy to find that the casino’s most popular slots are available on both their online site and their mobile app. One of the great things about Virgin Online is that it is very user-friendly. The site has a “More Information” tab that allows players to learn everything that they need to know about the game that they are playing. Unlike some other sites that require users to use outside sources to learn about a game, Virgin Online has everything on the site. This is especially helpful for first-time gamblers or players that are hoping to try out new games. They even have a demo option available for all of their games which allows the user to play for free without the risk of losing money. Sitewide, the house edge is minimal which allows the players to bet confidently without fear of not getting a fair shot at each game.

Cons

Compared to some of the other online casinos in New Jersey, Virgin Online is definitely limited in terms of game options. The site offers 123 games overall, but 102 of those are slots. This is a small number of table games comparatively. The options are even more limited when it comes to their mobile app. The mobile app currently offers just 19 slots, four video poker games, roulette, and blackjack. To play anything else, users will need to go on the web version of the site. Virgin Online is also lacking in daily and weekly promotions. A big draw for some other online casinos is their constant update of promotions and ways to win more money which Virgin Online doesn’t have.

Rewards

The rewards system for Virgin Online is definitely not the best on the market and has some big flaws for getting actual meaningful redemption. Players that sign up for the rewards program can start earning V*Points. V*Points are converted at a rate of one cent per point, so essentially it will take 100 V*Points to earn $1. One point can be earned for every $15 wagered on 90 ball bingo, $40 wagered on slots, or $100 on any other game. The bonus money can then be used to wager on more games. It takes a lot of time and a lot of money wagered to earn a substantial enough about of V*Points to make the rewards system worth it.

How To Sign Up and Deposit

The first step for new users will be to sign up for an account. This can be done online or in person and requires personal information, a created username and password, and, if done online, a geolocation search to ensure that the user is in New Jersey. At signup, users will be given a $30, no deposit bonus with promo code 30BUCKS. This bonus cannot be withdrawn, but it can be used to play any game on the site.

To deposit money into an account, users have a wide variety of options. They have the option of Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, eCheck, online bank transfer, PayNearMe at a 7-Eleven, or cash at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. There is a $10 minimum on all deposits. For first time deposits, there is a $100 money back guarantee. For the first seven days that an account is open, all losses up to $100 are refunded into a user’s account. To withdraw money from an account, users can choose Skrill, Neteller, eCheck, check by mail, or cash from the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Cash will be instant, Skrill, Neteller, and eCheck take three days to process, and a check in the mail will take between seven and 10 business days.

Conclusion

One of the things that is really affecting Virgin Online is its minimal selection of games on the website and, especially, the mobile app. However, to combat this, the site is very friendly to new users, has a low house edge, and is one of three sites in New Jersey to offer 90 ball bingo. Overall, this is a good, not great, option for New Jersey online gambling.

  • Reputation and Licensing: 4.5/5
  • Game Variety: 4/5
  • Game Quality: 4/5
  • Bonuses and Promotions: 4/5
  • Deposits and Withdrawals: 4/5
  • User Experience: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.1/5