Borgata and BetMGM Introduce The Return Of Championship Poker

Pennsylvania poker gamers may have a motive to cross the Delaware River this January. Main information was introduced this week {that a} Borgata main event sequence was within the works. BetMGM and Borgata poker have joined forces and are showcasing the sequence from Jan. 4-8.  

“The return of championship poker to Borgata is a very long time coming,” mentioned Vincent Alonge Jr., Borgata’s Director of Poker Operations. 

The dwell occasion sequence will happen over every week in Atlantic Metropolis. There can even be a dwell qualifying occasion, as nicely. Prize swimming pools will generate $4 million in assured payouts for the January occasions.

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Millionaire Thriller Bounty and Essential Occasion

The largest event of the Return Collection would be the Essential Occasion from Jan. 4-8. The $5,300 buy-in occasion will supply an enormous $3 million assured prize pool. The Borgata can be guaranteeing at the least $1 million to first place. 

Additionally for the primary time in Borgata historical past, a mega Thriller Bounty occasion is scheduled. The occasion will happen on Jan. 2. Thriller prizes might be awarded to gamers knocked out.

Thriller bounties are a rising development among the many poker neighborhood. When gamers eradicate one other participant, they obtain an envelope with an unknown prize. Thriller bounties permit gamers to win large, however they don’t know what prize they received till the bundle is opened.  The highest thriller prize for this occasion might be $250,000. 

The whole sequence is under:

• $2,200 NLH Thriller Bounty (Occasion 1, Jan. 2-3) – $1 million assured 
• $560 NLH State Qualifier to Essential Occasion (Occasion 2, Jan. 3) – 1 in 10 win
• $5,400 NLH Essential Occasion (Occasion 3, Jan. 4-8) – $1 million assured 
• $2,100 NLH 1k Bounty (Occasion 4, Jan. 6-7) – $150,000 assured 
• $1,100 NLH Survivor (Occasion 5, Jan. 7-8) – $100,000 assured

On-line satellites and buy-ins

Gamers in Pennsylvania may have an opportunity to win a buy-in by way of on-line satellites, as nicely. The winners of those on-line occasions go straight into the dwell occasions this January.

“BetMGM acknowledges the robust legacy of tournaments at Borgata and is thrilled to collaborate with the staff to deliver on-line qualifiers to ‘The Return,’” mentioned Luke Staudenmaier, Director of Poker, BetMGM. “Within the upcoming months, we stay up for providing on-line poker gamers numerous methods to qualify for this momentous occasion which can kick off 2023 with a bang!” 

These on-line satellites are a fantastic probability for gamers to enter large occasions with out placing their complete bankroll on the road.

On-line registration for Borgata’s championship poker occasion

On-line registration might be obtainable beginning in December. Gamers might be straight capable of purchase into the Essential Occasion on-line between Dec. 1-31. Stay in-person registration begins Jan. 2. In line with the Borgata web site:

“Log in to your BetMGM account by means of the BetMGM Poker App and select The Return On-line Registration Match to safe your seat. Occasions could promote out by means of the BetMGM platform. All gamers making the ultimate desk for the Championship Occasion will obtain a complimentary room on Saturday, January 7.“

Gamers in all of the authorized states may have an opportunity to seize a seat in the course of the motion this January. In line with a tweet from BetMGM US Poker Operations Supervisor, Dave Mileaf, “Satellites and on-line registration to the $5,300 might be obtainable in NJ, PA and MI.” 

Combined participant reactions

One participant from Pennsylvania already has his luggage packed. Zach Gruneberg of Boalsburg, PA, is able to get within the video games. 

“Been ready for Borgata to come back again since COVID. I’ve all the time thought-about it my house on line casino though I’m a bit over 4 hours away. I’ve been very fortunate traditionally at Borgata and I’m excited to be again enjoying with home-field benefit.” He goes on to say, “The room is already booked for the whole keep and I couldn’t be extra excited to be again.”

Professional gamers are already abuzz with the large occasions deliberate forward. 

Some gamers had been a bit skeptical in regards to the large payouts, although, together with Allen “ChainSaw” Kessler. 

With January just a few months away, participant anticipation is already rising. The northeast usually grows a number of the greatest fields each January on the Jersey Shore. Will historical past repeat itself with large turnouts this January? Time will inform.