BetMGM Online Casino Ontario Review April 2024

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Written by: Jake Dee-McKoy

Last Updated: November 1, 2022

The world renowned MGM brand hopes to bring an authentic Vegas experience online.

The self-titled “King of the Live Dealer” is a powerhouse in the space and boasts an impressive offering of Casino games.

Will anything stand in the way of BetMGM’s quest for supremacy in the Ontario market?

Canada Sports Betting dives deep to answer that question and many more.

In what markets is BetMGM Casino available?

As far as Canada is concerned, BetMGM Casino is only available in Ontario. As an iGaming certified purveyor, BetMGM’s products can be depended on to maintain the standards and regulations set forth by Ontario’s gambling authorities.

BetMGM is available in the US in the states of Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The registration process for BetMGM Casino is simple and quick. Bear in mind that like other gambling sites in Ontario you will be asked to provide photo identification to prove your identity, age and place of residence.

A valid Ontario driver’s license or Canadian passport are sufficient for this stage of registration.

Your password will need a mix of lower and uppercase letters and at least one number. No symbols are required for BetMGM passwords.

Make sure your information matches the ID you intend to submit for verification.

At this stage, you may choose whether you want to receive promotional materials from BetMGM.

After successfully creating your account you’ll be prompted to upload your ID for verification.

After a brief validation period, you’ll be ready to play on BetMGM Casino! 🎰

Overall user experience

MGM has given Ontario bettors a tremendous one stop shop for casino games.

There are times when it is performing at its utmost capabilities that you forget you aren’t playing in a real casino. The live dealer experience is second to none and the more you play on BetMGM the more the experience starts to feel tailor made for you.

The deposit options are quick and convenient and don’t saddle you with fees.

The obligatory geolocation services can be a mild annoyance but work about as well as you can hope for in the space. Users who perhaps lack the tech savvy to make sure everything runs smoothly can count on the 24/7 live chat to guide them through the process.

Overall, this reviewer is mighty impressed with BetMGM Casino. It has everything you need to recreate the casino experience from the comfort of home.

BetMGM Casino Web-Based Platform

BetMGM Casino’s browser based platform is feature loaded and very responsive. Like many other vendors, it requires the user to download a browser extension to verify their geo location. The process is simple and once installed works without issue. The only major caveat is that BetMGM’s geolocation requires a wifi signal. If you are using a desktop computer with only a wired connection, you will not be able to use BetMGM Casino.

If you’re using a large laptop or a bigger monitor, the live dealer options really shine. Set to full screen the experience is truly immersive and you can easily get lost in the experience. Forgetting, if only for a moment, that you aren’t really sidled up to a real table in the middle of a casino.

The BetMGM Casino browser experience is truly world class. It would receive a perfect score if not for the minor hitch of working only with a wifi connection.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.75/5

BetMGM Casino Mobile App

BetMGM provides users with an Ontario only app. However it can be difficult to differentiate from the broader one. When searching on the app store, be sure to search for and download BetMGM Casino – Ontario.

The app is a functional, streamlined version of what you’ll find on your browser. While the BetMGM apps traditionally require the use of the third party; Geoguard Location Validation, the Ontario only version has on-board validation and works right away. Occasionally the location validation did fail, however merely trying again always fixed the issue.

Depending on your connection it is possible to experience some stuttering or games not loading right away, but with a reliable wireless signal the app performs as well as its web based counterpart.

The BetMGM App also offers biometric login, which allows users to quickly sign in via their device’s fingerprint scanner.

Overall the app based experience is a positive one, letting users enjoy the full scope of games on offer in a convenient and portable platform.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.50/5

What Casino games can you play at BetMGM Casino?

BetMGM boasts a truly impressive assortment of casino games to enjoy.

A large assortment of crowd pleasing slots and progressives make for an enticing entry level option.

You can find all the table games you need including Roulette, Black Jack, Stud Poker, Baccarat and Craps.

“Game Show” offerings give customers the chance to wager as if they were contestants on game shows like “Deal or No Deal” or “Monopoly”.

Where BetMGM truly shines however, as you will see iterated several times in this review, are the live dealer games. The experience is above and beyond what this reviewer has seen on other platforms. The dealers/croupiers are personable and positive. They interact with the chat and really give you the sense that you’re taking part in something tangible. BetMGM successfully blurs the line between the online and live casino experience.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

5/5

BetMGM Customer Support

The main bonus terms are: 1) New Customers Only, 2) Bonus Welcome Offer is a 100% matched based on customer’s 1st deposit, 3) Min deposit $10+ required, 4) Maximum Bonus amount is $300, 5) Ten (10) times playthrough (wagering) required on Sports bets at odds of 1.75 or above.

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Visit our Betway Bonus page for full details on the bonus offers.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.60/5

BetMGM Customer Support

BetMGM offers robust instructional tools to help bettors learn new games or take a refresher on a ruleset they haven’t played in a while. Instructional videos, interactive graphical instructions and demo games will help to teach any game on the platform.

BetMGM has a detailed FAQ in their help section that will typically lead you to the answers you seek. If not, 24/7 live chat support is available in addition to a phone helpline open from 12pm to 9pm EST.

The platform includes responsible gambling tools like the ability to limit how much you can deposit, how much you can bet and setting timeouts to fight temptation. If the desire to gamble should prove overwhelming a link to connex ontario’s help line is provided.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.60/5

BetMGM Deposit and Withdrawal options

Deposits and withdrawals are quick and convenient on BetMGM and don’t hit you with any hidden fees.

The options are Visa, Mastercard, Interac e-transfer and Paypal. Deposits require a 10 CAD minimum.

Withdrawals are available in the same 4 formats, requiring a 5-day (maximum) clearing process with BetMGM before being deposited in 1-5 business days.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4.75/5

The world renowned MGM brand hopes to bring an authentic Vegas experience online.

The self-titled “King of the Live Dealer” is a powerhouse in the space and boasts an impressive offering of Casino games.

Will anything stand in the way of BetMGM’s quest for supremacy in the Ontario market?

Canada Sports Betting dives deep to answer that question and many more.

Jake Dee-McKoy

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Jake Dee-McKoy has always had a keen interest in sports and sports betting. In his spare time, writing has always been a passion of his. After a diverse career in Film and Television, Jake decided to pursue writing professionally. Knowledgeable and informed, he covers sports and betting with enthusiasm and humour.