Our verdict
7.8/10Caesars Palace Online is the right casino if you also stay at Caesars resorts, because online play earns Reward Credits that buy rooms and dinners. Slots pay 1 credit per 5 wagered and tables 1 per 25, a thin return. For players who never visit, the rewards edge disappears and the bonus terms vary by source. A strong brand, an average rebate.
Best for: US players who also stay and spend at Caesars resorts
What we liked
- Online play earns Reward Credits and Tier Credits in the Caesars Rewards program
- Credits redeem for hotel stays, dining, shows and online bonus cash
- Six status levels, from Gold to Seven Stars
- Monthly Empire Builder meter and a monthly Reward Credit Boost
What held it back
- Earning is 1 credit per 5 wagered on slots and per 25 on tables
- Reward Credits expire after six months of inactivity
- Tier Credits reset to zero every 1 January
- Available only in a handful of regulated states, and bonus terms vary by state
Key facts
- Operator
- Caesars Entertainment
- Slots earning rate
- 1 Tier Credit and 1 Reward Credit per 5 wagered
- Table earning rate
- 1 Tier Credit and 1 Reward Credit per 25 wagered
- Status levels
- Gold, Platinum 5,000, Diamond 15,000, Diamond Plus 25,000, Diamond Elite 75,000, Seven Stars 150,000
- Credit expiry
- Reward Credits lapse after six months without earning
- Tier reset
- Tier Credits reset to 0 on 1 January
- Redeem for
- Bonus cash or spins online, hotel stays, dining, shows, spa
- Monthly extras
- Empire Builder meter and a monthly Reward Credit Boost
- Live states
- New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, per third-party listings
Caesars Palace Online has one real argument, and it is not the games. It is the wallet in your pocket: the same Caesars Rewards account that earns points on a Las Vegas floor also earns them when you spin on a phone. If you sleep at Caesars properties, that link is worth something. If you do not, this is a competent casino with a modest rebate. Our verdict is a qualified yes, and a clear no for casual players who never travel.
Online casinos are entertainment with a house edge. Rewards reduce the cost of play a little; they never make it profitable.
How the rewards actually add up
The rewards article on Caesars' own site states the rates. Table games earn 1 Tier Credit and 1 Reward Credit per 25 wagered. Slots earn the same pair per 5 wagered. Tier Credits set your status. Reward Credits are the spendable ones.
Do the arithmetic. Bet 1,000 on slots and you earn 200 Reward Credits. Bet 1,000 on blackjack and you earn 40. The site does not say what a credit is worth in cash, so we cannot give a percentage return, but the gap between slots and tables is five to one. If you play tables, the program rewards you very little.
The status ladder uses Tier Credits per calendar year: Gold to start, then Platinum at 5,000, Diamond at 15,000, Diamond Plus at 25,000, Diamond Elite at 75,000 and Seven Stars at 150,000. At slot rates, Platinum means about 25,000 of slot wagering. That is a lot of play for a perk tier.
Credits, caveats and the small print
A second explainer covers the limits. Reward Credits can be spent on Casino Bonus Cash, hotel stays, shopping, show tickets, dining and spa services, and spending them does not lower your status. They expire after six months without earning, though a single credit keeps the balance alive. Tier Credits reset to 0 on 1 January. Each month you also receive a Reward Credit Boost based on last month's tier, and an Empire Builder meter unlocks extra credits and resets on the first of the month.
Two cautions. Tier Credits need a Caesars Rewards account linked to the online one, and the articles do not give the cash value of a credit or the room-night price in credits. For that you need the rewards terms on Caesars' main site. Without those, we would not promise a free night to anyone.
The games lobby and the blog
The lobby listed slots such as Cleopatra and Cash Eruption, plus blackjack with side bets, 3 Card Stud, European roulette and Caesars-branded live baccarat and roulette tables. Some titles carry state tags, so the catalogue you see depends on where you play. The blog shows how the casino markets itself, with game spotlights and a story about a jackpot over 1.2 million won on MegaJackpots Cash Eruption. That is a promotion, not a measure of your odds.
Bonus terms and cash-out
Sources do not agree on the sign-up offer. Third-party reviews quote a 100% deposit match up to 1,000 with wagering anywhere from 10x to 20x and windows of 7 or 14 days, and a DeucesCracked summary lists 3 to 5 business days for bank withdrawals, with instant Play+ transfers and quicker cage payouts at partner casinos. The brand's own pages we read did not state offer terms, which differ by state. Read the current offer in your state before you deposit, and expect an identity check before a first payout.
Gambling.com lists New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. If you live elsewhere, you cannot play.
What we would check before joining
Three things decide whether the link to the resorts is real for you. First, whether your online account and your Caesars Rewards number are joined, since Tier Credits need that. Second, how many credits a night at your usual property costs, which only the main Rewards site shows. Third, whether you play slots or tables, because the five-to-one gap in earning rates means a blackjack player collects a fifth of the credits per dollar. If the answers are yes, a modest number and slots, the program is worth having. If not, a casino with a simpler cash-back offer may serve you better.
Who it suits
Caesars regulars who play slots should join, link their Rewards account and treat credits as a modest discount on a trip. Table players, bonus hunters and anyone who never visits a Caesars resort will find the benefit too thin to matter. Set a deposit limit, and if play stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER.