Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated Borgata Winter Poker Open, scheduled to take place from January 1 to 26, 2024. The event, in collaboration with BetMGM Poker, will feature a series of 22 main events with an impressive $10 million in guaranteed prize money, along with an additional lineup of 20 secondary and satellite events.
Event Highlights:
The Borgata Winter Poker Open kicks off with the exciting Kick-Off Event, boasting an $800 buy-in and an impressive $2 million guarantee. The tournament series will include a diverse range of events, including the Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship, a five-day No Limit Hold’Em event with a $5,300 buy-in and a substantial $3 million guarantee. Other notable events on the schedule include the Ladies’ Championship and the Seniors Championship, catering to a wide spectrum of poker enthusiasts.
Qualification and Participation:
BetMGM Poker will play a significant role in the tournament’s promotion, offering weekly Borgata Winter Poker Open packages in December 2023 and January 2024. Players will have the opportunity to participate in nightly seat-only qualifiers for key events such as the Kickoff, Almighty Million, Mystery Bounty, and Championship events. Registration for seats, priced at $2, can be completed online or through the BetMGM Poker app starting from December 3.
Director of Poker Operations at Borgata, Kellie DeCelis, expressed excitement about bringing back the Poker Open series, building on the success of last year’s event, aptly named “The Return.” DeCelis emphasized Borgata’s status as the premier gaming destination on the East Coast, highlighting the world-class poker tournaments offered at the venue.
Luke Staudenmaier, Director of Poker at BetMGM, added, “BetMGM Poker is looking forward to collaborating with Borgata on another thrilling omnichannel event. With online qualifiers as low as $2, we are expecting new and seasoned players alike to get in on the action.”
Innovation and Collaboration:
In August, BetMGM and Borgata Hotel Casino introduced Dual Play Roulette, an innovative offering that allows players both at a physical roulette table and online to participate in the same game. The collaboration with Evolution and the introduction of cutting-edge experiences underline the commitment of both entities to staying at the forefront of the gaming industry.
The announcement of the Borgata Winter Poker Open’s return with a substantial $10 million in guarantees showcases the commitment of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, along with BetMGM Poker, to delivering world-class poker experiences. With a diverse range of events and accessible online qualifiers, the tournament series is poised to attract a wide audience of poker enthusiasts, reinforcing Borgata’s position as a premier gaming destination on the East Coast.