All of the NJ online casinos offer a players rewards program as an extra inducement to sign up and play for real money. But one that sets the gold standard for everything a casino’s loyalty rewards program should be is Caesars Rewards.

As a NJ online casino player, you get to play many of the same exciting slots and table games for real money that the Atlantic City brick and mortar casinos offer. But instead of having to spend time and money traveling, you can play whenever you want from the convenience of your own home or any other place in New Jersey where you happen to be. So what else could you possibly want? An outstanding players rewards program, and that’s exactly what Caesars Rewards delivers.

What makes the Caesars Rewards program superior?

Because Caesars gives you more places and ways to earn rewards than any other casino company in the US, you can accrue more points and reap the benefits faster. Caesars rolls out the red carpet for everyone, not just high rollers. Caesars treats all of its players like royalty.

More places to play

Caesars Rewards, previously known as Total Rewards, is a program that recognizes and rewards your activity at any of numerous participating Caesars-owned casinos, both online and offline, and their affiliates throughout the country. In New Jersey, that includes the three Caesars-owned properties in Atlantic City–Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s–and two NJ online casinos–Caesars Casino & Sports and Harrah’s Online Casino.

More ways to earn and use your rewards

Another feature that makes the Caesars Rewards program special and unique is its versatility. You earn Reward Credits and Tier Credits not just on casino play, but also on sports bets and virtually anything else you might spend money on at a Caesars property such as rooms, food and beverages, shopping, and entertainment.

Because you can link your Caesars Rewards card to every site participating in the program, you can combine the points you earn from your play on the Caesars and Harrah’s NJ gambling websites with those you earn in Atlantic City and other locations. You can also redeem Reward Credits that you have earned online and use them as comp dollars at any Caesars-owned property or participating affiliate of your choosing.

How to join the Caesars Rewards program

If you are not already a Caesars Rewards member, signing up is easy. The next time you visit Atlantic City, simply stop by the Caesars Rewards Center at Bally’s, Caesars, or Harrah’s and present a valid photo ID to receive your card instantly. If you hold a higher tier card from another Atlantic City casino, be sure to show that as well and inquire about your eligibility for immediate upgraded tier status.

Alternatively, you can join online on the Caesars Rewards website or through the Caesars Rewards mobile app. A NJ residence is not required. However, in order to play for real money, you must be physically situated in New Jersey at the time of play. You must also be at least 21 years old and have a valid email address.

Sign up bonuses for first-time players at Caesars Casino & Sports

Caesars Online Casino is now Caesars Casino & Sports. So consider this your one-stop NJ gambling site for both casino play and sports betting. Not only do you earn valuable Reward Credits and Tier Credits for both types of gambling. If you are new to the site, you can take your pick of either a casino play bonus or sports betting bonus (see below).

$10 no deposit bonus or free sports bet

Just for signing up, even before you make your first deposit, a $10 casino play bonus or $10 sports bet (your choice) is yours for the taking.

Casino bonus

 If you would like the $10 casino bonus, here are the steps you need to follow:

• Go to caesarscasino.com and complete the account registration form.
• Claim the No Deposit Required $10 casino bonus from Available Bonuses, entering the code CASINO10.

Terms and conditions

Before you will be permitted to withdraw the bonus along with any resulting winnings, you have up to seven days to complete the casino’s wagering requirements. You can choose any game you wish, but not sports bets. Wagering requirements vary as follows:

• Slots: 1x bonus
• Video Poker: 2x bonus
• All other games: 5x bonus

As with any other casino bonus awarded to you, canceling the bonus, attempting to withdraw unavailable funds prematurely, or failure to complete the required wagering on time will result in your forfeiting both the bonus and any resulting winnings.

Free sports bets

If you prefer the $10 free sports bet, follow these steps instead.

• Go to caesarscasino.com and complete the account registration form.
• Claim the offer for a $10 free sports bet from Available Bonuses, entering the code SPORTS10.

Terms and conditions

You have up to seven days to use your $10 free sports bet on a single sports bet of your choosing. However, the odds cannot be greater than -200.

Keep in mind that the $10 wager includes any applicable surcharge based on the odds (e.g., -110 odds on most football and basketball point spread bets). Also, if you win your bet, the payout you receive will be only your winnings, not the free betting stake.

In other words, if you win a $10 sports bet with -110 odds the amount that will be credited to your account is $9.10. If the game is canceled or ends in a tie, the bet counts as a loss.

First-time depositor offers

Signing up and receiving the introductory $10 casino play or sports bet offer does not obligate you to deposit real money if you choose not to do so. But the offer for first-time depositors is so generous, it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to pass it up.

Caesars will match your initial deposit dollar for dollar up to $300. And once again, you can select the type of bonus you prefer–either a casino bonus or a free sports bet. You cannot receive both.

Casino Welcome Bonus

In order to take advantage of this offer, log into your CaesarsCasino.com account within 30 days of registering. Then go to Available Bonuses and claim the Casino Welcome Bonus offer for first time depositors. Follow the instructions given and click on Deposit and make a single deposit of $10 or more using the bonus code CASINO300.

Caesars will instantly match your deposit dollar for dollar up to $300!

While you are certainly free to deposit more than $300, keep in mind that this bonus is capped at $300. Therefore, making a larger deposit will not entitle you to a bigger bonus. It will also cancel out the outstanding but elusive 100 percent deposit match offer you would otherwise receive.

Cash deposits made at the Caesars Atlantic City casino cashier’s cage or via PayNearMe do not count for this or any deposit match bonus.

Terms and conditions

Players have up to seven days from the date the bonus gets credited to their account to meet the casino’s wagering requirements. Until then, the bonus, deposit tied to the bonus, and any associated winnings will all remain temporarily locked into your account.

Before any of this money (of whatever is left of it) becomes released, you must clear the bonus. You can choose any game or combination of games you wish, but not sports bets. Depending on your game choice, the wagering requirements are as follows:

• Slots: 5x bonus and deposit combined
• Video poker: 10x bonus and deposit combined
• All other games: 25x bonus + deposit combined.

Be careful–the wagering requirements are based on the bonus and deposit combined

The wagering requirements for most NJ online casino bonuses are a specified multiple of the bonus only. The deposit tied to the bonus, other than also being unavailable for withdrawal until the wagering is completed, does not figure into the wagering requirements at all. But at Caesars Online Casino, it usually does, thereby increasing the wagering requirements. Since this is a 100 percent deposit match bonus, the net effect is to double the wagering requirements over what they would be otherwise if based on the same multiple of the bonus alone.

So as tempting as it would be to deposit $300 to get the maximum bonus of $300, only do so if you can afford the rather hefty wagering requirements: $3,000 for slots, $6,000 for video poker, or $15,000 for any other game. If wagering those amounts within a week or less exceeds your budget, you will need to scale down and be content with a smaller bonus. Caesars will offer plenty of opportunities down the road to get more bonuses.

First-time depositor free sports bet

As with the casino bonus offer up to $300 for new depositors, log into your Caesars Casino & Sports account within 30 days of registering and go to Available Bonuses. But if you prefer the free sports bet offer instead, locate that offer, click on Deposit and make a single deposit up to $300 with the code SPORTS300.

Next, you need to make a single cash wager using your entire deposit. As soon as you do, you will receive your offer for a free sports bet in the same amount.

Terms and conditions

As with the no deposit required free sports bet, you must wager the full amount of your free bet on a single play, laying odds no greater than -200. You have up to seven days to do so from the day the free bet is offered.

If you win your bet, the payout is computed in the same manner as with the no deposit required free sports bet.

Sign up bonuses for first-time players at Harrah’s Online Casino

Harrah’s Online Casino is a lot smaller than Caesars Online Casino and does not include a sports betting platform. However, like Caesars, it offers first-time players both a $10 no deposit required sign-up bonus and a 100 percent match bonus up to $300 with their first deposit.

Get $10 free: No deposit required

This offer is open to all new players upon completing registration for a real money account. $10 in bonus play will be credited to the player’s account immediately.

Terms and conditions

Before being permitted to withdraw either the bonus itself or any winnings therefrom, you have up to seven days to meet the casino’s wagering requirements. Depending on your game choice, the amount you need to wager to clear the bonus varies as follows:

• Slots: 1x bonus
• Roulette: 5x bonus
• Video Poker or blackjack: 10x bonus

Casino Welcome Bonus

The Harrah’s Casino website does not specify how soon after opening an account you need to make your first deposit to qualify for the Casino Welcome Bonus. Presumably, this information is included in the marketing collateral or you can ask customer service.

The same applies to the minimum deposit.

In any case, when you are ready to proceed, simply log into your HarrahsCasino.com account, go to Available Promotions, click on the Casino Welcome Bonus offer, and follow the instructions indicated. Do not make your deposit at the Caesars Atlantic City casino cashier’s cage or via PayNearMe because then you won’t get the bonus.

Harrah’s will match your qualifying deposit up to $300 dollar for dollar. However, before you can access either the deposit, bonus, or any winnings therefrom, the following terms and conditions apply.

Terms and conditions

You can only claim this offer once. However, before any part of the bonus will be released from pending status into your Bankroll and become available for you to wager or withdraw, you will need to wager your own deposited money to earn Tier Credits (TCs). The bonus will be credited to your Bankroll in increments of $10 for every $10 in earned TCs. Slot play earns TCs at a much faster rate than other games.

Players have up to seven days to clear the bonus in full. Otherwise, any portion of the bonus that has not yet been released will be forfeited.

It is not clear at what point a player’s winnings from wagers to clear the bonus also become available for withdrawal and whether, like the bonus itself, the winnings are released incrementally or not until the entire bonus is cleared.

I find the terms and conditions for this bonus unnecessarily complicated, as I am sure many readers will as well. Every detail should be clearly delineated on the website without the need to check the marketing collateral or contact customer support.

How the Caesars Rewards program works

All real money players at any participating Caesars Rewards casino, including both Caesars and Harrah’s Online Casinos, earn Reward Credits (RCs) and Tier Credits (TCs) every time they play or make qualifying purchases. The casinos also frequently hold special promotions enabling you to earn extra RCs or TCs.

Every 100 RCs earned is worth $1 in casino comps. You can use your comps towards rooms, food and beverages, entertainment, spa and salon services, and other purchases at any Caesars Entertainment property or participating affiliate. Unless otherwise indicated, the ratio of the exchange is 1:1.

Or if you prefer, you can convert your RCs into free play at a 2:1 ratio. The minimum number of RCs you can convert into free play on any given day is 1,000 RCs, and the maximum is 100,000 RCs, for $5 or $500 in free play, respectively.

Your TCs determine your Caesars Rewards Tier Status (Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Seven Stars). The higher your tier, the more special benefits you receive.

TCs expire after December 31 and reset to zero on January 1.

The four tiers of Caesars Rewards

The TC range for each of the four tier levels is as follows:

• Gold: 0 – 4,999
• Platinum: 5,000 – 14,999
• Diamond: 15,000 – 149,000
• Seven Stars: 150,000 or higher

All players enrolled in the Caesars Rewards program reap many benefits from being a member, including the ability to earn RCs and TCs and participate in special offers and promotions. However, higher tier players receive enhanced benefits, as indicated below.

Platinum level players

Gold players can apply for a Caesars Rewards credit card and upon approval, be immediately upgraded to Platinum status.

Platinum players receive all of the following extras:

• One free night in Atlantic City or Las Vegas for every 5,000 TCs earned, up to seven nights
• Opportunity to transfer up to 5,000 RCs as a gift twice per year
• 15 percent discount at casino hotel gift shops
• Free parking at many properties
• Complimentary 3 nights stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas
• Wyndham Resorts tier match
• 10 percent discount on select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations

Diamond level players

 In addition to all of the above, Diamond players receive the following:

• 15 percent off best available published rate for rooms and suites not already comped
• No resort fees for stays at any participating hotel
• Two free nights at Caesars Bluewaters Dubai
• Guaranteed room in Atlantic City or Las Vegas with 72 hours notice
• 20 percent discount at casino hotel gift shops
• Complimentary 4 nights stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas
• $100 celebration dinner
• Access to VIP Laurel Lounges
• Priority lines at hotel check-in, restaurants, the casino cage, and Caesars Rewards Center
• Use of the VIP Reservations Hotline
• 20 percent discount on select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations

Seven Stars level players

Seven Stars is the highest level a player can attain. In addition to all of the perks and privileges that Diamond players receive, those who reach Seven Stars status receive the following:

• Upgrade to the best available room at check-in
• Complimentary early check-in and late check-out
• 25 percent discount at casino hotel gift shops
• $500 celebration dinner
• Companion card for shared benefits
• Invitation to exclusive signature events and experiences
• Congratulatory Norwegian Cruise Line voyage and 30 percent discount on other select Norwegian Cruise Line vacations
• 15 percent discount on Caesars Rewards eCatalog merchandise

Caesars Rewards FAQs

How do I receive Reward Credits and Tier Credits for my online play?

You can convert your Online Reward Credits and Tier Credits into Caesars Reward Credits and Tier Credits that get combined with those you have already accumulated from other activity. But first, if you have not already done so, you will need to link your online account to your Caesars Rewards account.

Caesars Online Casino players should click on the following link:  https://www.caesars.com/myrewards/partners/caesars-casino

Harrah’s Online Casino players should visit harrahscasino.com/total-rewards/connect-account/

All conversions to Caesars Rewards Credits are final and irreversible. You cannot convert Caesars Rewards Credits into Online Reward Credits. But you can use them instead as comp dollars at any participating property, or if you prefer, exchange them at a 2:1 ratio for free casino play.

Alternatively, you can convert your Online Reward Credits to cash for free online play.

How many Reward Credits and Tier Credits do I receive for playing different types of online games?

Players earn Reward Credits and Tier Credits at different rates for different types of wagers. Any of the following wagers will earn you 1 RC and 1 TC.

• $10 on slots
• $100 on other casino games
• $10 on sports

How do I redeem my Reward Credits?

If you’re not sure how many comp dollars you have available, you can find out and get a comp slip for the amount needed at designated self-service kiosks or the Caesars Rewards Center at the property. Alternatively, simply present your Caesars Rewards Card wherever you want to use your comp dollars.

Do Reward Credits and Tier Credits expire?

Online Reward Credits do not expire. However, Caesars Rewards Credits expire after six months of non-activity. Tier Credits reset to zero on January 1 of the following year.

Summary

USA Today readers voted Caesars Rewards as the top casino players club in the US for 2019. Based on all of the foregoing, it is easy to see why.