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Borgata opens July 26th but no poker in phase 1:

"There’s no place like this place.✨ We're excited to announce our public reopening on July 26. We are ready to get back to doing the things we love most. We can't wait to welcome you back to Borgata, safely. Learn more:" https://t.co/ytzbYcdWQH https://t.co/geBsqxIsqn

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https://m.theborgata.com/updates

Last edited by dipce2; 07-14-2020 at 03:04 PM.

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07-14-2020 , 08:58 PM

#4403

HomeStar

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I am starting to think the closest poker room op we're going to get in 2020 is National Harbor or Turning Stone. I hope I'm wrong

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07-15-2020 , 09:16 AM

#4404

YouFold2Me

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Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,896

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Originally Posted by HomeStar

I am starting to think the closest poker room op we're going to get in 2020 is National Harbor or Turning Stone. I hope I'm wrong

Md live has been open for weeks

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07-15-2020 , 10:40 AM

#4405

HomeStar

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Meant to lump that one in, but yeah, you're right.

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07-15-2020 , 01:24 PM

#4406

Frankie518

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Originally Posted by HomeStar

I am starting to think the closest poker room op we're going to get in 2020 is National Harbor or Turning Stone. I hope I'm wrong

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Originally Posted by HomeStar

Meant to lump that one in, but yeah, you're right.

Just to let you know, if that's the case, the Turning Stone Poker Room Staff and I look forward to seeing all of you!

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07-15-2020 , 04:00 PM

#4407

dinesh

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heh, I know frankie has a local following from his earlier life here, but please try to read/ask turning stone questions in their thread: https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/1...rona-ny-837839

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07-17-2020 , 01:24 PM

#4408

dipce2

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ATLANTIC CITY*— State gaming regulators approved the merger of Eldorado Resorts Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Corp., clearing the way for the $17.3 billion deal to be finalized. https://t.co/PBkCAinLKt

Also see,

https://www.reviewjournal.com/busine...close-2075698/

Last edited by dipce2; 07-17-2020 at 01:34 PM.

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07-17-2020 , 05:46 PM

#4409

NYCNative

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Originally Posted by dipce2

From the article:

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Commission Chair James Plousis said there were "legitimate concerns" the new casino company "would be in a position to harm fair competition in the Atlantic City market" if left unchecked, but he felt confident in the 39 conditions imposed with the approval.

My bigger concern is that they contract. CET shuttered a profitable Showboat because they had Caesar's there and other properties in AC. My guess is that they won't want to keep four properties in an area that has already been trending towards contraction (Hard Rock and Ocean may not have reversed the trend but even if they had, COVID-19 may force operators' hands.)

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07-17-2020 , 10:29 PM

#4410

HomeStar

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They already sold Bally's, so it's more like 3, 2 on the boardwalk. 1 in the Marina. Basically, the same footprint, but they're trading up Bally's for the Tropicana

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07-22-2020 , 04:11 PM

#4411

dipce2

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Four people were arrested after three men were stabbed on the casino floor of the Tropicana in Atlantic City during the overnight hours Monday. New Jersey State Troopers responded to the report of an altercation on the casino floor on July 20 at 2:57 a.m.

Officials say three men sustained stab wounds during the altercation and were taken to AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center. One of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in serious condition.

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07-22-2020 , 10:30 PM

#4412

AALegend

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Originally Posted by dipce2

That was definitely a breach of social distancing guidelines.

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07-23-2020 , 11:35 AM

#4413

Mother Mucker

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Originally Posted by AALegend

That was definitely a breach of social distancing guidelines.

I wonder too if they took the courtesy of wiping their blades down with some Clorox beforehand.

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07-23-2020 , 01:54 PM

#4414

Mench

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Originally Posted by Mother Mucker

I wonder too if they took the courtesy of wiping their blades down with some Clorox beforehand.

If its a Longsword, and its over 6 feet, is it okay?

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07-28-2020 , 02:09 PM

#4415

dc_publius

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I received a parking ticket outside of Hardrock about 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, I lost the paper ticket.

How do you guys pay your tickets in AC? The main site to pay tickets requires everything from ticket ID to court ID, which is something I don't know. And the licence plate lookup site doesn't seem to pull up anything for my license plate.

Do I have any other options to take care of the parking ticket?

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07-29-2020 , 11:25 AM

#4416

lv2plapkr

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I would check with the RMV local office.

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07-29-2020 , 09:07 PM

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Alpha Fish

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Originally Posted by dc_publius

I received a parking ticket outside of Hardrock about 2 weeks ago.

unlucky

I haven't gotten a parking ticket in AC ever, maybe now they are cracking down desperate for some revenue?

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07-30-2020 , 11:26 AM

#4418

dc_publius

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Originally Posted by Alpha Fish

unlucky

I haven't gotten a parking ticket in AC ever, maybe now they are cracking down desperate for some revenue?

Neither have I, but also figured there is more enforcement during the summer. The unlucky part is that by the time I tracked down the ticket info to pay it, they added a late fee so the 35$ ticket became $55ish... I guess I will use casino parking more, but I like street parking for quick visits.

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08-03-2020 , 04:21 AM

#4419

AALegend

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Question for true degens:

Are Borgata's Amphora Lounge and Harrahs/Caesars Diamong lounges open? How about the gyms and pools?

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08-03-2020 , 09:17 AM

#4420

sirpupnyc

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Indoor drinking and dining aren't allowed anywhere.

Borgata lists "Amphora at Borgata Gardens" for Gold+. Presumably that's an outdoor replacement.

I don't think gyms and pools are allowed. Borgata's are closed.

https://www.theborgata.com/updates

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08-03-2020 , 10:09 AM

#4421

Mother Mucker

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Are all the AC poker rooms still closed?

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08-03-2020 , 11:35 AM

#4422

HomeStar

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Originally Posted by Mother Mucker

Are all the AC poker rooms still closed?

Yep, with no end in sight. It's not a priority right now, and I don't know when it will become one. We're unlikely to get poker this year in NJ, NY or PA, it seems.

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Originally Posted by AALegend

Question for true degens:

Are Borgata's Amphora Lounge and Harrahs/Caesars Diamong lounges open? How about the gyms and pools?

None of the CET lounges are open, but as Sirpup mentioned, Amphora is open (but only F-Su 4-9pm). The Outdoor pool at the Borgata is open (I believe this is the one to the side of the surface parking lot with the "Beer Garden"), but all the Water Club pool is closed, and all of the indoor ones are closed.

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08-31-2020 , 04:10 PM

#4423

dipce

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ATLANTIC CITY — The lifting of the statewide indoor dining ban was welcome news to Atlantic City casinos and their patrons. https://t.co/ZkxDlWCk2T

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09-01-2020 , 03:39 PM

#4424

HomeStar

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Drinks on the casino floor, and smoking in designated areas, will be allowed to return Friday.

Great, so, we can blow COVID clouds into the air on the gaming floor but can't play poker with masks and Plexiglas dividers. Makes total sense