BetMGM Casino Indiana Review – $1,025 Sign-up Bonus

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The BetMGM Casino two-part welcome bonus of $25 in bonus bets and the 100% deposit match up to $1,000 stacks up well against the competition, but there is one drawback. To activate the $25 in bonus bets, you’ll have to make a deposit first. Read on for all the details.

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BetMGM Indiana Casino welcome promo details

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to qualify for both parts of the BetMGM Casino welcome bonus:

• Click here to visit BetMGM Casino in Indiana and sign up for a new account. (See “How to open a BetMGM Casino account” below.) Enter bonus code PLAYNJFREE when prompted.
• Once your information can be verified (typically within a minute), you’ll see $25 bonus dollars show up in your casino wallet.
• You can use these funds right away to play games, except jackpot slots. You have 3 days to use up the $25 in bonus bets. Any winnings you accrue are yours to withdraw, but not until after you have made a deposit.
• The deposit window will open by default as soon as your information is verified, but you do not need to make a deposit right away if you do not want. When you are ready to take advantage of the deposit match offer (or to withdraw your winnings from the bonus bets), enter the amount you’d like to deposit ($10 minimum). Then, select one of the banking options.

You have up to 30 days from registration to make a deposit of at least $10 to qualify for the 100% deposit match up to $1,000.

Every welcome offer has wagering or playthrough requirements that will need to be cleared before your bonus dollars will convert to withdrawable cash. BetMGM’s two-part offer comes with a different set of wagering requirements for each. While it couldn’t be easier to meet the wagering requirements for the $25 half of the bonus, the deposit match is a bit more complicated. Read on for details.

$25 in bonus bets

BetMGM Casino’s $25 bonus dollar offer has a 1x rollover that’s as good as it gets. All you have to do is use your bonus money within three days. You can play any casino game you like (except jackpot slots).

These terms are as player-friendly as you will find at any online casino in Indiana.

When you’re choosing games to play, note that BetMGM’s parent company owns the former bwin.party/PartyPoker brand, which includes an extensive library of Win Studios and Party Gaming slots and table games that can only be found on BetMGM and affiliate sites.

100% deposit match up to $1,000

In terms of the competition, BetMGM’s deposit match up to $1,000 isn’t the highest amount on offer, and its wagering requirements aren’t the lowest. But when you consider the overall package, BetMGM fits comfortably near the top of the heap.

The BetMGM deposit match bonus comes with a 15x rollover requirement that must be met within 14 days. So in order for you to meet the wagering requirement, you will need to bet $15 for each $1 of matching bonus cash.

Here are more details you’ll need to know about the BetMGM deposit match:

• Only bonus match dollars need to meet the 15x rollover requirement. Bonus match dollars will be used to meet the rollover before your real cash deposit.
• Although the rollover requirement does not include your cash deposit, all funds will be restricted until the wagering requirement is met.
• You have 14 days from the time of your deposit to meet the 15x playthrough requirement. After that point, all bonus funds will expire, including any winnings.
• Only slots, blackjack and video poker will go toward meeting the rollover, but not at the same rate. Every $1 wagered on slots games (including progressive jackpots) will knock $1 off the total wagering requirement; every $1 wagered on video poker will contribute $0.20; every $1 wagered on blackjack will contribute $0.10. There are a few slots that will not count toward meeting your playthrough, and you can find the list in the Terms and Conditions.
• When the playthrough requirement is met, your cash deposit will become unrestricted and withdrawable, and any remaining bonus funds and winnings will convert to withdrawable cash.

For example, if you deposit $10 and opt to work off the playthrough requirement playing blackjack, which has the highest return to player (RTP) ratio of all BetMGM casino games, you would need to wager $1,500 to meet the rollover. If you play video poker, which also has a high RTP, you would need to wager $750.

If you choose to work off the rollover playing slots, you will only need to wager $150 to meet the wagering requirement. This is fairly reasonable in comparison with the competition’s welcome bonuses.

How to open a BetMGM Casino account in Indiana

It’s easy to open a new BetMGM Casino account as long as you’re at least 21 years of age. Here’s how to go about it:

• Click here to visit the site, then click ‘Indiana‘ on the drop-down menu under the question, “Where do you want to play?”
• Click the ‘Casino‘ link (second from right on the navigation bar) to exit the sportsbook, then tap the big ‘Register‘ icon at the top of the screen.
• Enter an email address and click ‘Continue.’ You can also sign up using a PayPal or Yahoo Sports
• Create a password, then enter your first and last name as it appears on your official ID or passport.
• Enter the last four digits of your SSN, date of birth, mobile number and home address.
• Click the boxes to acknowledge that you’re at least 21 years old and agree with the site’s legal terms.
• Tap ‘Create My Account,’ and you’re ready to roll!

To verify your new account, BetMGM will take a few moments to check your information with a third-party database.

If BetMGM experiences any problems during the verification process, you may need to answer a few personal questions or upload a copy of your ID. A pop-up will open and ask your preference. Click either “Answer security questions” or “I want to upload my ID.” Note that it can take up to 24 hours for your ID to be manually verified.

If you need assistance, click the black chat box in the lower-right corner of the screen to speak with a customer support member. As soon as your account is verified, you’ll get a pop-up with the message, “Congratulations! We were able to verify your account.”

As soon as that’s done, the deposit screen will open. If you don’t want to make a deposit right away, just click the ‘X‘ in the black header at the top of the page to return to the game lobby.

If you’re using a PC or Mac computer to surf the site, a pop-up will invite you to install geolocation software the first time you click on a game. To get started, tap the message reading “Install or open GeoGuard,” then follow the on-screen instructions.

Once the GeoGuard software is set up, click the link reading “GeoGuard is installed and running” to start playing games.

Other BetMGM promotions

BetMGM offers a variety of regular promotions for established patrons. Click the account menu, then select ‘Promotions‘ to see what’s new. Alternatively, you can look over the promotional banners in the game lobby and click on one when you see something you like.

BetMGM Sportsbook is integrated with the casino platform, so you’re likely to find a lot of sportsbook-specific and cross promotions. One past promo offered $20 in casino bonus dollars to play BetMGM Blackjack Pro or BetMGM Roulette Pro when you wagered $10 at BetMGM Sportsbook every Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. Opt-in was required.

For another example, BetMGM’s Moving The Chains promotion offered a $10 bonus bet to use in the sportsbook for every $100 in casino game wagers. There was a maximum total of $50 in promotional bets, and opt-in was required.

Additional past promotions included daily spins on a prize wheel, cash back bonus dollars for betting a certain amount on select casino games, and opportunities to win entries into lottery-like cash giveaways.

Other examples included:

• Coin Flip: Flip a coin once a day for the chance to win up to 10 free spins or up to $5 in bonus dollars.
• Bet & Get: Opt in, bet $20 on a featured slot game, and get $10 bonus funds to use on the same game.
• Mystery bonus bets up to $1,000: Opt into the offer, then tap to reveal your prize of bonus dollars ranging from $2 to $1,000.
• Free Spins Giveaway: Opt in and get 30+ free spins to use on a featured slot game.

MGM Rewards

New players are automatically enrolled in BetMGM Online Casino’s VIP program, MGM Rewards, on verified registration. As soon as you start making real money wagers (bonus dollar bets won’t count), you’ll start earning two types of points:

• MGM Rewards Points: These points can be redeemed for online casino bonus dollars and express comps. Express comps can be exchanged for goods, amenities, and services at land-based MGM International resort properties across the country.
• Tier points: Tier points help you ascend the five M Life Rewards tiers. The higher your tier level, the more Rewards Points your wagers will earn. Your tier level is assessed on a yearly (January through December) basis and reset accordingly for the following year beginning in February.

You’ll automatically be signed up for MGM Rewards at the lowest level: Sapphire. The program hierarchy works as follows:

The higher your MGM Rewards level, the more Rewards Points you’ll earn for every dollar wagered. For example, Pearl members will earn 10% more than Sapphire for each dollar wagered. Gold members will earn 20% more, and so on.

At the Sapphire tier, you’ll earn one Rewards Point for the following bets:

The more Rewards Points you save up, the more choices will be available in the program’s online store. Keep track of your Rewards Points and access the store under the ‘Loyalty’ link in your ‘My Account’ menu.

How to download the BetMGM Casino Indiana app

You’ll find a link to download the app for your specific device when you log into your account on your mobile browser. Here’s how to go about it:

• Open this review in a mobile browser and click here to transfer to the BetMGM site.
• Log into your account and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Under the ‘About Us‘ banner, click the ‘Download for iOS‘ or ‘Download for Android‘ link.
• Alternatively, you can click the hamburger icon in the navigation menu and tap ‘Casino App: Download Now!‘
• After you arrive on the Apple App Store or Google Play download page, click ‘Install.’
• When the process is complete, click ‘Open‘ and allow the app access to your location for geolocation purposes.
• Enter your username and password to log in and you’re good to go!

On a web-based browser, the BetMGM site is busy, bright, flashy, graphics-heavy and displays a lot of information on one screen. Unfortunately, the app uses much the same layout. We found the Android app to be slow and went back to using our mobile browser. Your mileage may vary!

Not all games are available on the app, but you’ll find about 300 titles. One nice touch is a little heart overlay on game graphics that you can click to add the title to your ‘Favorites‘ list, accessible from the lower navigation bar. There’s also a ‘Recently Played‘ menu and a simple search field.

We don’t recommend sorting through BetMGM’s massive game collection on a smartphone. We found the website to be the best way to try new games. Once you know what your favorites are, it’s easy enough to set the app up so you can easily get to them in your Favorites list.

Top features on the BetMGM Casino app

We found that BetMGM Casino stacks up extremely well against the competition. Its overall package of welcome bonuses, ongoing promotions, and top-notch loyalty program are appealing, and BetMGM’s game collection is second to none.

Of course, every online casino will have room to improve somewhere. See below for our list of the best features BetMGM has to offer, as well as the few areas we could find that might be improved.

Casino games on the BetMGM Casino IN app

BetMGM shines when it comes to its game collection. The lobby displays hundreds of featured games, hot titles, old favorites, new releases, and a big library of exclusive slots, progressive jackpots, and table games. Titles can be sorted into more manageable categories via the navigation bar.

On top of games from hot developers like NetEnt, IGT, High 5 Gaming, Big Time Gaming, Barcrest, Lightning Box Games, Spin Games, Scientific Games, and others, you’ll find more than 50 exclusive slots, table games and progressive jackpot titles developed in house by Party Gaming and Win Studios.

Fans of casino variety games will be pleased with a number of exciting options, including more than 20 Slingo games, keno, The Voice, and scratch-off titles like Medusa and Merlin’s Millions.

Look for more than 25 progressive jackpot slots that regularly pay out in six figures, such as Cleopatra, Ocean Belles, Siberian Storm and Golden Goddess. Exclusive progressive jackpot titles include Melon Madness, MGM Grand Millions, Oracle, and Bison Fury.

The BetMGM Casino exclusive jackpot slot Loot’en Khamun has featured a top prize up to nearly $3.5 million in the past, while IGT’s Wheel of Fortune on Air has risen above $500,000.

Slots

Eventually, BetMGM Casino IN should match its libraries in other states, such as in New Jersey with 900+ games, Michigan (500+), and Pennsylvania (350+). BetMGM is committed to providing a top-of-the-line game collection in every state, and you can expect new titles to be added frequently.

Here is a short list of some of the exciting real money slot games you’ll find on the BetMGM platform in Indiana:

• Hotline 2
• Epic Ape
• Legacy of Oz
• Piggy Riches
• Phoenix Coins
• Hearts & Horns
• Slingo X-Scream
• Invaders Megaways
• Virtual Marble Racing
• Cyberslot Megaclusters
• Raging Rhino Ultra MegaDrop

Of course, the pride of BetMGM’s game library is its extensive collection of over 50 exclusive games. Examples include:

• Majestic Lions
• Wild XX
• Book of Horus
• Book of Jupiter
• Book of Venus
• Bellagio Fountains of Fortune
• Galacticos
• Let’s Soccer
• King of Dragons
• Dazzling Sun

In addition to slots, BetMGM’s exclusive titles include a number of progressive jackpot slots that have paid out prizes up to seven figures in the past. Here is a partial list of exclusive jackpot titles, many of which have featured a grand jackpot prize over $2 million:

• MGM Grand Millions
• Bison Fury
• Mirage Magma
• Champagne Super Clover
• Spin Bandit
• The Win Genie
• Loot’en Khamun
• Loot’en Khamun: The Dead Sea Scrolls

We recommend Sugar Surge from Incredible Technologies. This candy-themed game features over 25,000 ways to win, a slew of exciting features, and four progressive jackpots. The peppermint candy and psychedelic taffy symbols reveal scatters that can potentially expand the reels and trigger the Mystery Slide and a chance for one of the jackpots.

This game features a lot of fast action. The bonus feature gives you up to 20 free spins that feature the sugar fairy. She’ll float by, sometimes upside down, and drop a ton of peppermint candy and multi-colored taffy scatters that can expand the reels from 3×5 up to 7×5.

The peppermint candy reveal scatters can really rack up the prizes and the taffy scatters reveal oranges that add to the Mystery Slide scatter counter. Trigger the Mystery Slide feature to cause the reels to expand all the way. Sugar Slot will satisfy any sweet tooth, as long as you can keep up with the action.

If you still aren’t sure where to start, you can’t go wrong with any of the following games.

• Spartacus Super Colossal Reels: This ancient Rome-themed game from WMS features two 5-reel grids and 100 paylines. Look for features like wild transfers, golden wilds, and the golden wilds respin bonus. This medium variance game has a good RTP of 96.76% and is a fitting choice for players who like something a little different.
• Well of Wilds Megaways: From Red Tiger, this six-reel, Irish-themed game features a Megaways grid with anywhere from two to seven symbols on each reel for a total of up to 117,649 winning ways. Cascading reels keep each win going until no new combinations are formed. Several bonus features are available in this high volatility game with an average RTP of 96%. It’s perfect for players looking for a big payout.
• Hoot Loot: This High 5 Games slot may have been around for decades, but it’s still a real hoot to play. Updated for the small screen, the game features 40 paylines, wilds, multipliers, the Hoot Line and a Hoot Safe bonus game. Old favorites are fun to revisit, and this game is perfect for nostalgia fans.
• Flamenco Stacks: This fun title from AGS has 50 fixed paylines, three free spin bonus rounds and four jackpots on the line. With an average RTP of 95.99%, you can set the bonus round’s volatility level all the way from low to high. This game dishes up a lot of excitement and its 2D graphics make it an excellent choice for mobile gamers who want to keep the bandwidth down.
• 100x Ra: From fan favorite studio Lightning Box Games, this high volatility slot features an above average RTP of 96.11%. The 5×4 reel configuration offers 1024 ways to win and a maximum payout of 3,600x your original stake. This is a good game for players looking to hit it big.

Table games

If you’re looking for a change of pace from slots, BetMGM offers a good selection of online table games, including blackjack, roulette and video poker.

You’ll also find dozens of Slingo titles, such as Slingo Lucky Streak. Other table and variety games include one variant of baccarat, keno, virtual sports, and variety games such as Ghostbusters Spectral Search and the scratch-off instant-win game Merlin’s Millions.

Whether Indiana online casinos will offer live dealer games has yet to be determined. Of course, it will depend on state laws and regulations, but it will also be up to game provider Evolution Gaming to decide whether it will be cost effective to offer live dealer games in the Hoosier State.

Blackjack

BetMGM Casino offers a great selection of blackjack, including the classic IGT and NetEnt varieties, along with exclusives, such as BetMGM Blackjack Xchange, BetMGM Platinum Blackjack Pro and BetMGM Blackjack Millionaire Pro.

Other online blackjack titles that may be available include:

• Blackjack (exclusive)
• Perfect Blackjack Pro
• Blackjack Charlie 7
• Premium Blackjack Pro
• Platinum Blackjack Pro

Roulette

BetMGM Casino’s roulette games include American Roulette and European Roulette Classic, along with several exclusive Win Studios titles, including BetMGM Roulette Pro and Luck o’ the Roulette.

Other roulette options include:

• European Roulette
• European Roulette Pro
• Black & Yellow Roulette
• American Roulette (exclusive)

Video poker

BetMGM offers an excellent selection of top video poker titles, including the IGT standard suite of Jacks or Better, Game King, and Triple-, Five- and Ten-Play Draw collections.

Also on hand is Ultimate X Poker. This game is similar to IGT’s other video poker collections, with the difference being the Ultimate X bonus. For double the standard wager, if you’re playing in Ultimate X mode and a hand wins, that hand will have a multiplier on any winnings from the following deal.

The bonus feature is activated by default. You can save yourself the double wager if you click on the feature to turn it off on your next-to-last hand.

Among others, table poker games from Scientific Games include the following:

• Let it Ride
• Texas Hold’em Plus
• Casino War
• Casino Hold’em Poker

Live dealer games

Live dealer games may be available in Indiana in the future. Live casino games offer the excitement of a real, brick-and-mortar casino streamed live to your mobile device or computer from Evolution Gaming’s live dealer studio.

Live dealer games allow you to enjoy real-time games hosted by real dealers using actual roulette wheels, real felt-covered tables, and real decks of cards.

Due to federal law, Evolution is required to build a studio within each state where live games are offered. BetMGM is already licensed to provide live dealer games in a number of other states.

Free and real money casino games at BetMGM

BetMGM Casino IN does not offer a demo mode to try games out for free. Of course, the casino does give you a $25 no-deposit bonus with an outstanding 1x playthrough requirement to try the games.

BetMGM Casino payment and withdrawal options

BetMGM Casino has a long list of banking options for conducting safe and secure deposits and withdrawals. The minimum amount you can deposit into your wallet is $10, while the maximum deposit and withdrawal amount depends on the method.

Deposits

To make a minimum deposit of $10, click the ‘Cashier‘ button at the top of the BetMGM Casino landing page, then enter the amount you wish to deposit and choose a banking option from among the following list of financial institutions.

• Visa, AMEX, Discover, MasterCard: Some credit and debit card-issuing banks may handle your deposit as a cash advance, which could result in a fee charged to you. Double check with your financial institution to learn more.
• PayPal: This eWallet banking option is safe and secure, but you must have a personal PayPal account, not a business account, connected to your bank account. You can also make a transfer using your PayPal balance.
• BetMGM Play+ card: Apply for a prepaid BetMGM Play+ card right from the deposit page. The Play+ card can be funded with credit or debit cards, or via direct bank transfer.
• PayWithMyBank: This ACH eCheck method can be used to fund your account using direct bank transfer. No application is necessary and no fees are charged.
• VIP Preferred: This ACH eCheck method can be used to fund your account by direct bank transfer. No application is required and no fees are assessed.
• BetMGM Gift Card: Purchase gift cards at participating retailers to add cash to your BetMGM account.
• Skrill: You must open an account on the Skrill website before you can use this
• eWallet option: Once your account is operational, you can use this method to move money in and out of your casino wallet. Skrill may charge you deposit and withdrawal fees.
• MGM Rewards Mastercard: If you are invited to apply for this credit card, you can use it to make a deposit. Note that cash advance fees will apply.
• Cash at casino cage: If this option is available in Indiana, and conveniently located for you, you can add money to your online account right from the land-based casino cage.

Withdrawals

BetMGM is required by law to conduct an internal review on each withdrawal request. The casino is typically able to complete its review within two business days. Afterward, your funds will transfer into the account you select as soon as your financial institution processes your request.

To withdraw money from your BetMGM wallet, click ‘My Account‘, ‘Cashier,’ then ‘Withdraw.’ Next, select one of the available banking options for withdrawals and enter the amount you’d like to withdraw from your online wallet.

Withdrawals tend to go much more smoothly if you use a banking method that you’ve already set up for a deposit. To guard against potential fraud, you may be asked to upload a number of documents that prove your identity.

Banking methods that will usually process most withdrawals within one business day include PayPal, the BetMGM Play+ card, and Skrill. Be aware that Skrill will charge a withdrawal fee.

Withdrawals using ACH eCheck via Online Banking and VIP Preferred will usually be completed within two to four working days. Check by USPS mail may take up to 21 days to arrive at your home.

If cash at the casino cage is an available withdrawal option in Indiana, and conveniently located near you, you’ll be able to pick up a check at the land-based cashier’s cage within a day or two.

BetMGM customer service

BetMGM offers an extensive FAQ section that thoroughly delves into just about every casino-related topic imaginable. You can either browse through the sections yourself or use the search tool to pull up relevant entries instantly.

One of the few faults we found with BetMGM was the difficulty of accessing live chat. We would much prefer to have the chat box at hand, at least in the Help Center area. As it is, you have to run a search before you’re even given the option to use live chat.

To visit the FAQ and access live chat, click ‘My Account,’ then select ‘Support‘ and enter your topic of interest into the ‘Search‘ tool. To access live chat, once the relevant topic is displayed, you’ll be asked, ‘Do you need more help?‘ If you haven’t yet found the answer or solution to your question or issue, click the ‘Yes‘ button to finally pull up a 24/7, live chat window.

Alternatively, you can email or call customer service directly between the hours of noon and 8 p.m.

Is BetMGM Online Casino legal?

BetMGM online casino is legal in New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Indiana legalized online sports gaming in 2019. The 2023 House Bill 1536, authored by Indiana State Representative Ethan Manning, would have allowed Hoosiers to play lottery and online casino games on their smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. However, Rep. Manning pulled the bill before it appeared before the state legislature in favor of further educational efforts.

Thus, it remains to be seen whether online casinos will become legal in Indiana.

BetMGM Online Casino background

BetMGM is the product of two prestigious brands: MGM Resorts International and the UK’s Entain Holdings, formerly GVC Holdings. You’d be hard pressed to find a brand with a more respected background than these.

MGM and global sports betting giant GVC Holdings partnered in 2018. Roar Digital, a subsidiary formed to handle online gaming operations, was eventually renamed Entain Holdings.

Entain Holdings currently operates BetMGM sites in more than 20 legal, regulated markets in the United States. Along with the BetMGM brand, Entain Holdings also operates sister brands PartyCasino, Borgata, and PartyPoker.