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All my comped rooms have been removed for the summer. Cheapest offer I have is 179$ a night now (Mondays). I play roughly 20-30 hours a week Fri-Sun at 5/10 NL and higher.

Just an FYI. Not sure if this is no longer valid/they are switching systems or something but this is what I'm able to book now.

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05-13-2017 , 06:11 PM

#27577

johnny_on_the_spot

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Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11,608

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Originally Posted by FlyLikeABird

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i just checked mine, i have most sundays-thursdays for free. i havent played there since december. my hours at borg over the last 6 months is probably 25 total

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05-13-2017 , 06:30 PM

#27578

FlyLikeABird

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,679

Just talked to the powers that be, apparently this happened to a lot of people (and didn't affect others) but is a glitch in the system. Should be back to normal next week.

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05-13-2017 , 07:15 PM

#27579

Carl_LaFong

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 632

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Originally Posted by FlyLikeABird

Just talked to the powers that be, apparently this happened to a lot of people (and didn't affect others) but is a glitch in the system. Should be back to normal next week.

Glitch = MGM testing new system ???

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05-14-2017 , 09:37 AM

#27580

metdude3128

journeyman

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 240

I can confirm this too. My rate calendar took every night away comped. I always have Sunday-Thursday with some Fridays comped and significantly discounted Saturdays. I called up and it was indeed a computer glitch, should be fixed soon.

Still gota wonder if its MGM testin the waters...

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05-14-2017 , 12:27 PM

#27581

borg23

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Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15,035

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Originally Posted by FlyLikeABird

Just talked to the powers that be, apparently this happened to a lot of people (and didn't affect others) but is a glitch in the system. Should be back to normal next week.

happened to me too
mabel said the glitch should be fixed tuesday

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05-14-2017 , 02:38 PM

#27582

repaupo

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 205

Has anyone, besides me, noticed that your comp dollar balance towards your Black card hasn't been growing even though you might be playing a ton of hours ?
My comp dollar balance seems to be added as it should but the online balance towards the Black card hasn't moved since maybe sometime in April.

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05-15-2017 , 01:41 PM

#27583

sirpupnyc

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,673

My comp calendar is back to normal today.

And I think my black card meter has been moving, though I don't pay too much attention since it's never going to go high enough.

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05-15-2017 , 01:50 PM

#27584

AA Suited

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,238

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Originally Posted by sirpupnyc

My comp calendar is back to normal today.

And I think my black card meter has been moving, though I don't pay too much attention since it's never going to go high enough.

don't know what my comp calendar was b4 but i currently see free rooms in June for the Club Room at the Waterclub Tower.

(None in May though)

i haven't been to the Borgata since Jan.

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05-15-2017 , 10:21 PM

#27585

borg23

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Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15,035

glitch is fixed on my account too

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05-16-2017 , 10:19 AM

#27586

Jkpoker10

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Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,982

Why did borgata add optional dealer add one to tournaments? I'm sorry but this is ludicrous. Charge the players a tax that you must pay to get extra chips lol. I hope players tip less for mtt cashes now. It's goofy to have an optional dealer tip when it would be crazy not to make due to extra chips acquired.

Why not just add 5 dollars to buy in and give that to dealers?

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05-16-2017 , 10:58 AM

#27587

sirpupnyc

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,673

Maybe there's some bookkeeping advantage if the house never handles the money?

It's not "pay $5 more when you register," it's "ask your dealer for details."

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05-17-2017 , 08:42 AM

#27588

DaveC95818

adept

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,130

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Originally Posted by Jkpoker10

There are several reasons- accounting, taxation, disclosure. Each casino has working agreements with IRS and state divisions regarding dealer gratuities, how they are accounted, reported, cashed out, etc.
The last thing a casino would do is to have some sort of gratuity that has a Grey area in anyones mind. (when it comes to dealers)

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05-17-2017 , 10:49 AM

#27589

leavesofliberty

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Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 6,296

How hard is it for a resident to get a safety deposit box?

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05-17-2017 , 01:41 PM

#27590

AALegend

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Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,074

The disappointing part about the dealer add-on is that Borgata already subtracts 3% of tournament prize pools for dealer tips. Doing either 3% or $5 for the dealers upfront would be fine. Doing both and hiding the $5 for the dealers part of the buyin (it is not really optional when its for 20% of the starting stack) is a little bit deceptive. If you are unhappy with that, do not post in the 2p2 thread, but rather let the poker room manager know next time you are down there.

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05-17-2017 , 01:44 PM

#27591

AALegend

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Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,074

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Originally Posted by leavesofliberty

How hard is it for a resident to get a safety deposit box?

You need to be a high limit room reg or a Titanium table games player. But if that were the case, you would probably already know who to talk to (Female poker host whose name starts with M). If you are a 1 2 or 2 5 player or only come to Borgata sporadically - zero shot.

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05-17-2017 , 04:38 PM

#27592

Metnut

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 618

Has anyone had any luck getting a more favorable room rate for a Saturday night after putting in a long session? I'm already staying Sunday night comped, and want to come Saturday (before the wife comes) to play for 12-16 hours. The offer on the myborgata site is $350+. There's no way I can play for a long time, and maybe get a room for $150-$200?

Alternatively, any ideas for hotels that would be a reasonable Uber ride from Borgata and reasonably priced for a Saturday night? Usually the Sheraton nearby has a nice rate on Hotwire, but even that's $225 after fees for the night.

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05-17-2017 , 04:57 PM

#27593

fast11375

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Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,740

You can try hoteltonight. It's an app that give heavy discounts if you book within 2 days of the actual hotel stay.

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05-17-2017 , 09:42 PM

#27594

AALegend

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Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,074

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Originally Posted by Metnut

Here's an advanced play: if you are not averse to playing overnight, you can check in to your Sunday room around 8-9am Sunday morning (especially if you are willing to give the person at the desk a $10 tip).

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05-18-2017 , 12:15 AM

#27595

borg23

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Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 15,035

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Originally Posted by AALegend

they're not giving out new boxes

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05-18-2017 , 06:28 PM

#27596

WhoWhoOwl

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237

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Originally Posted by borg23

they're not giving out new boxes

I think they are actually giving out new boxes. They have been a lot more proactive recently in drilling boxes of inactive players.

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06-02-2017 , 11:36 AM

#27597

Crazy Joe Davola

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Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2,165

Have the dates for the Summer Open been announced?

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06-02-2017 , 03:03 PM

#27598

superjustin

grinder

Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 407

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Originally Posted by Crazy Joe Davola

Have the dates for the Summer Open been announced?

Yes, starts July 11th, I was there the other day. Nothing on the website though.

Sent from my XT1585 using 2+2 Forums

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06-03-2017 , 04:45 PM

#27599

fast11375

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Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,740

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Originally Posted by sirpupnyc

This M life page says rewards will be combined.

https://www.mlife.com/en/faq.html

Somewhere I saw that you can currently use Borgata comps at other M life properties, but need to go to the rewards desk to make it work.

Hmm landed in Vegas and asked for comp transfer at the desk, they said they don't have comp transfer.