The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is bringing major poker tournaments back to Atlantic City with some big events lined up starting in November. After a major drought in the big tournament series, news recently dropped that got players excited for the return of big buy-in events.
In New Jersey, three casinos offer live poker games in the state of New Jersey. All three poker rooms are located in Atlantic City. Tournaments only run at the Borgata but cash games operate 24/7 at the following casinos:
- Borgata (52 tables)
- Harrahs Resort (28 tables)
- Tropicana Atlantic City (10 tables)
Over $250,000 guaranteed at Borgata this month
Borgata announced a big event this November. The Friday Fifteen will take place on Nov. 18 and will consist of a two-day event series. The tournament will come with a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool and will cost players $1,500 to sign up. Additional details include:
- 35,000 Starting Stack
- 40 Min. Levels
- Re-entry through Level 9
Register exclusively for THE FRIDAY FIFTEEN – $250,000 Guarantee through the BetMGM Poker App! ☑️
🔒 Lock up your seat early and beat the line!! Now through November 14!— BorgataPoker (@BorgataPoker) November 6, 2022
If $1,500 is a little too heavy on the bankroll, the Borgata is offering live qualifying events leading up to the tournament. From Nov. 15 through Nov. 17, the MGM Resorts property will host satellite tournaments that will lead to direct buy-ins to Friday’s event. The satellites buy-in range from $100 – $400.
Borgata Poker Survivor Series
After the Friday Fifteen event, Borgata will launch its Survivor Series. The tournaments run Nov. 21-25. The survivor series includes seven different tournaments. This will include poker buy-ins ranging from $125-$450. In a survivor event, when players reach the money the prizepool is split evenly and the tournament ends.
$50,000 in High Hands on Black Friday
This Black Friday weekend Nov. 25-26, Borgata will be offering deals on the poker tables. From 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., the poker room will give $500 every 20 minutes for High Hands. From 9 p.m.-12 a.m, these will be considered power hours and $1,000 will be given out every 20 minutes. In total $50,000 will be given out in the two days.
Borgata will continue normal High Hand promotions as well:
- $200 every 30 minutes Sunday through Thursday 11am-12am
- $250 every 30 minutes Friday and Saturday
The Borgata Bad Beat Jackpot was $100,000 as of Nov. 7. 2022. To qualify for a bad beat, players must have four of a kind, 10s or better. The player must use two cards in their hand. The loser of the hand receives 40% of the jackpot. Winning hand gets 20% and 40% goes to the remaining players dealt into the hand.
‘The Return’ scheduled for January
As previously reported, it had been hinted for months that something big was planned for January at the Borgata. Earlier this month it was confirmed that BetMGM and Borgata have teamed up and are running a major series from Jan. 4-8.
“The return of championship poker to Borgata is a long time coming,” said Vincent Alonge Jr., Borgata’s Director of Poker Operations.
The live event series will take place over the first week in Atlantic City. Prize pools will generate $4 million in guaranteed payouts for the January events. Large fields are expected.
The complete series is listed below:
- $2,200 NLH Mystery Bounty (Event 1, Jan. 2-3) – $1 M guaranteed
- $560 NLH Satte Qualifier to Main Event (Event 2, Jan. 3) – 1 in 10 win
- $5,300 NLH Main Event (Event 3, Jan. 4-8) – $1 M guaranteed
- $2,100 NLH 1k Bounty (Event 4, Jan. 6-7) – $150,000 guaranteed
- $1,100 NLH Survivor (Event 5, Jan. 7-8) – $100,000 guaranteed
According to BetMGM US Poker Manager Dave Mileaf, players will be able to enter the live tournaments through their online accounts.
“Satellites and online registration to the $5300 will be available in NJ, PA and MI.”
Harrah’s Atlantic City poker promos
If you venture across the parking lot of Borgata you will find some more cash games at Harrah’s Atlantic City. They do not have tournaments though. The poker room offers a spread of mostly NLHE 1-2, 1-3, and 3-6 Limit Holdem. On the weekends, players can find some 2-5 NLHE games as well.
Harrah’s highlights their rakeback system. Rakeback is when a player earns monthly cash for the number of hours logged at the tables.
- 50-79 hours: $50
- 80-99 hours: $100
- 100-149 hours: $150
- 150-199 hours: $250
- 200 plus hours: $300
The High Hand promotions for the month remain the same and include:
- $300 High Hand every hour with a rollover (every day except Wednesday)
- $250 on Wednesdays every 30 mins, but if the High Hand is a Royal Flush the prize is double
- Royal Flush anytime using two cards in hand earns a $100 comp
- Bad Beat Jackpot
The Bad Beat Jackpot was $50,000 as of Nov. 6. Currently, to qualify for a bad beat, players must have four of a kind, fives or better. The player must use two cards in their hand.
Tropicana Atlantic City Poker Club
For players that are staying on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Tropicana is the only casino along the ocean that spreads poker. The poker room operates daily from 11 a.m. until 6 a.m. daily.
Tropicana AC also has rake back as well:
- 50-89 hours: $75
- 90-129 hours: $150
- 130+ hours: $300
Some standout Tropicana Poker Club bonuses include:
- $300 High Hand every hour with one rollover (noon-2 a.m.) (Aces full of Kings min.)
- Royal Flush anytime using two cards in hand earns a $100 comp
- Bad Beat Jackpot
The Bad Beat Jackpot was $10,000 as of Nov. 6. To qualify for a bad beat, players must have four of a kind, eights or better. The player must use two cards in their hand.
Keep up to date at PlayNJ.com and on Twitter @PlayNJcom for more upcoming Atlantic City poker announcements and promotions.
