Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ) -- FAQ in OP, updated 2021.08.16 - Page 1046 - Venues & Communities -- Two Plus Two Poker Forums

Two Plus Two Forums Live Poker Venues & Communities

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ) -- FAQ in OP, updated 2021.08.16

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 1046 of 1279

First

46 546 846 946 996 1026 1036 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1056 1066 1096 1146 1246

Last

Page 1046 of 1279

First

46 546 846 946 996 1026 1036 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1056 1066 1096 1146 1246

Last

07-29-2015 , 08:39 AM

#26126

shaniqua_shanaynay

enthusiast

Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 57

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny_on_the_spot

anyone know if the $20 trick works for getting a room upgrade?

i searched the thread, there is 1 mention of it back in 2011 but no results

I haven't tried it at Borgata but I've done it at other Caesars hotels on the boardwalk. $20 won't get you anything. $50 at Caesars got me a decent upgrade to the Ocean Tower. $100 got me a huge corner suite Ocean Tower upgrade.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 08:45 AM

#26127

notagain911

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 161

all rooms are nice there. borgata room and waterclub is about the same.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 08:53 AM

#26128

Lattimer

I is smart

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15,463

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaniqua_shanaynay

Don't listen to this. There is never a need to do more than $20. Please don't. Read the last page or so of the $20 trick thread in LVL to understand why. I don't want to derail this thread by having the discussion here.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 09:13 AM

#26129

johnny_on_the_spot

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11,703

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lattimer

yeah, i already saw that when i was looking through that thread to see if they had anything about the east coast in there.

thanks for the help everyone.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 09:13 AM

#26130

ckmoney

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 249

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85chickasaw

i tried a long time ago and it was refused and was told directly they don't take tips and don't give upgrades for them.

it's not common in AC anyway, but you can try.... keep in mind if it's a summer weekend, it'll be sold out regardless. wouldn't work even if it was common practice.

This was also my experience at the borgat but three plus years ago. I used to do it all the time at Taj and get a suite.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 11:25 AM

#26131

raradevils

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,189

How is the 10/20 game? Is it even worth playing or is the 2/5 a better game?

Quote

07-29-2015 , 06:20 PM

#26132

Serotonins Gone

enthusiast

Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 63

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny_on_the_spot

anyone know if the $20 trick works for getting a room upgrade?

i searched the thread, there is 1 mention of it back in 2011 but no results

Worked for me at Harrah's within the last 2 years.

Sent from my SM-G900P using 2+2 Forums

Quote

07-29-2015 , 11:42 PM

#26133

prototypepariah

veteran

Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,151

Quote:

Originally Posted by raradevils

How is the 10/20 game? Is it even worth playing or is the 2/5 a better game?

Limit? Games usually pretty good. It plays way less agressive than 20/40, but big enough to be similar to 2/5. If you don't mind playing with older folks. Getting better beverage service and time charge is nice imo. A few really bad players,, few okay ones, only a few winners.

If youre able to deal with having aces cracked cause you couldn't go all in, go for it.

Last edited by prototypepariah; 07-29-2015 at 11:52 PM.

Quote

07-29-2015 , 11:55 PM

#26134

Rush17

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,973

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckmoney

This was also my experience at the borgat but three plus years ago. I used to do it all the time at Taj and get a suite.

Everyone at the front desk will accept a tip(it's the people who work in the poker room who won't/can't).

And $20 is MORE than enough to get you an upgrade if they're available. I've given $10 and got a very nice corner suite. Probably not their best room, but def a step up regardless.

lol @ whoever said to give $100. **** for that price I'd just as well stay home.

Quote

07-30-2015 , 02:23 AM

#26135

NYCJOSH

adept

Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,003

Quote:

Originally Posted by raradevils

How is the 10/20 game? Is it even worth playing or is the 2/5 a better game?

I'd say the 2-5 game is probably better but a lot of people swear by the 10-20 game.

Quote

07-30-2015 , 07:22 AM

#26136

raradevils

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,189

Quote:

Originally Posted by prototypepariah

Thanks. I'm in the same age bracket as those at the table. AA is only a pocket pair last I knew.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCJOSH

I'd say the 2-5 game is probably better but a lot of people swear by the 10-20 game.

Thanks both for the feed back. I may try the game on Friday to see how it plays.

Quote

07-31-2015 , 11:42 AM

#26137

XquisiteWretch

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 414

Hey is it fairly straightforward leaving a bag at the little desk to the right of check in? Theyre not gonna bust my balls and ask to see an actual room reservation are they?

Last edited by XquisiteWretch; 07-31-2015 at 11:47 AM. Reason: spelling

Quote

07-31-2015 , 11:43 AM

#26138

FlyLikeABird

old hand

Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,679

Quote:

Originally Posted by XquisiteWretch

Hey is it fairly straightforward leaving a bag at the little desk to the right of check in? Theyre not gonna bust my balls and ask to see an actually room reservation are they?

No. I leave stuff there all the time since the poker room security is super strict about having bags in the room (unless they can fit on the back of your chair).

Quote

07-31-2015 , 04:44 PM

#26139

XquisiteWretch

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 414

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyLikeABird

No. I leave stuff there all the time since the poker room security is super strict about having bags in the room (unless they can fit on the back of your chair).

Thank you

Quote

08-02-2015 , 08:49 AM

#26140

85chickasaw

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,807

There's no rule about being a hotel guest to use baggage check. They don't care if you're a hotel guest. Baggage check is for anyone. They want you there. I use baggage check at almost every casino I go to, including one's without hotels. Prob used Borgata's over a hundred times.

Quote

08-02-2015 , 02:44 PM

#26141

Jigsaw

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,308

Quote:

Originally Posted by XquisiteWretch

Hey is it fairly straightforward leaving a bag at the little desk to the right of check in? Theyre not gonna bust my balls and ask to see an actual room reservation are they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyLikeABird

No. I leave stuff there all the time since the poker room security is super strict about having bags in the room (unless they can fit on the back of your chair).

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85chickasaw

Like most services that are offered in hotels/casinos, although they are free, there is an expectation that satisfied customers will show their appreciation for the efforts that the employees offer.

Spoiler:

Quote

08-02-2015 , 06:16 PM

#26142

notagain911

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 161

borgata limit holdem tournament next sunday. 15k chips. blinds starting at 25-50. how long will it last.

Quote

08-03-2015 , 05:15 PM

#26143

Rush17

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,973

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jigsaw

Like most services that are offered in hotels/casinos, although they are free, there is an expectation that satisfied customers will show their appreciation for the efforts that the employees offer.

Spoiler:

I would think that that goes without saying...no?

Quote

08-03-2015 , 06:31 PM

#26144

Jigsaw

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,308

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rush17

I would think that that goes without saying...no?

If I had thought that it goes without saying, I would not have said it.

Quote

08-04-2015 , 10:54 AM

#26145

Hilo Donk

stranger

Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 13

why doesn't the Borgata allow a 10-20 OE game?

Quote

08-04-2015 , 02:50 PM

#26146

notagain911

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 161

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilo Donk

why doesn't the Borgata allow a 10-20 OE game?

people get up when the stud rounds start

Quote

08-04-2015 , 08:27 PM

#26147

notagain911

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 161

finally a regular 7 card stud tournament in september

Quote

08-05-2015 , 10:32 AM

#26148

pokertrench

adept

Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 737

Quote:

Originally Posted by notagain911

finally a regular 7 card stud tournament in september

Details?

Sent from my SM-N900P using 2+2 Forums

Quote

08-05-2015 , 11:41 AM

#26149

Lattimer

I is smart

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15,463

Do they run any mega-satelites for the Open, or just single tables? If they do, I'd appreciate any details. Thanks.

Quote

08-05-2015 , 02:30 PM

#26150

Jigsaw

veteran

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,308

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lattimer

Do they run any mega-satelites for the Open, or just single tables? If they do, I'd appreciate any details. Thanks.

Yes. Usually, they have 1 in 10 and 1 in 5 satellites.

1 in 10 should be about $350 + $40.

1 in 5 should be about $700 + $80.

These are usually in the last few days before the main event. Saturday usually has the 1 in 5, which usually starts at 3:00 pm and end around 11:00.

The schedule of smaller cash tournament and qualifiers and their dates should be posted about two weeks from now or so, if they post it as they have done in the past.

Here is the one from this year's Summer Open:

Last edited by Jigsaw; 08-05-2015 at 02:37 PM.

Quote

Page 1046 of 1279

First

46 546 846 946 996 1026 1036 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1056 1066 1096 1146 1246

Last

Post Reply Subscribe

...

Page 1046 of 1279

First

46 546 846 946 996 1026 1036 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1056 1066 1096 1146 1246

Last