Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ) -- FAQ in OP, updated 2021.08.16 - Page 1170 - Venues & Communities -- Two Plus Two Poker Forums

$400 max. The place is run competently.
Highly recommended. I like the way the
Tables are deep in the room. ONly the
Pizza was missing in the high limit room,
Otherwise I would have stayed all afternoon,
I was texted on the phone when my seat
Became available, which gives time for a
Bite downstairs. 29 tables including
One 5-10 nl at 3:15 pm. The rake
Did not change.

Pizza? They haven't had that in at least five years

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10-21-2020 , 07:40 PM

#29227

prototypepariah

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,151

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Originally Posted by 3rdCheckRaise

Start the list on Wen for any type of blue chip mix. I think I'll be bored enough to start the game very very very short

Welp i was here ... no takers.

If you wanna try tommorow lets try early

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10-21-2020 , 07:48 PM

#29228

repaupo

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 205

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Originally Posted by timeofyouppi

Is the buyin for 1/3 still $300 or did it move up to $500 like MGMNH?
Is the rake still $4+1 as well?

I've been told that 1/3 is now timed rake, $5 hh.

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10-21-2020 , 08:00 PM

#29229

johnny_on_the_spot

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Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 11,646

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Originally Posted by repaupo

I've been told that 1/3 is now timed rake, $5 hh.

If true this is glorious.

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10-21-2020 , 08:02 PM

#29230

Playbig2000

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Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11,585

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Originally Posted by repaupo

I've been told that 1/3 is now timed rake, $5 hh.

I hope the rest of the region follows in their foot steps (not for time rake, although that would be great, but 1/3 instead of 1/2), esp Parx, WC, Rivers, and the new Philly Live! that's opening in Feb. The balls in their court.

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Last edited by Playbig2000; 10-21-2020 at 08:09 PM. Reason: 2p2 TOS

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10-21-2020 , 08:58 PM

#29231

prototypepariah

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Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,151

Its rake kiddos.

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10-22-2020 , 12:44 AM

#29232

3rdCheckRaise

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Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,944

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Originally Posted by prototypepariah

Welp i was here ... no takers.

If you wanna try tommorow lets try early

There were 2 people on 40 mix list and my name was second

I am staying at the hotel but will come down to the poker room after 5 pm tomorrow. Let's see if we can get something going.

Last edited by 3rdCheckRaise; 10-22-2020 at 01:09 AM.

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10-22-2020 , 02:53 AM

#29233

tuds38

grinder

Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 522

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Originally Posted by 3rdCheckRaise

There were 2 people on 40 mix list and my name was second

I am staying at the hotel but will come down to the poker room after 5 pm tomorrow. Let's see if we can get something going.

I'm coming in Friday and definitely up for mixed games. If something gets off Thursday I can come out sooner.

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10-22-2020 , 05:39 AM

#29234

Philly03

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 183

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Originally Posted by Playbig2000

WC closed their room.

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10-22-2020 , 08:30 AM

#29235

jsvilla23

stranger

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8

The rake has changed. $1/3 is 10 percent up to $5 the $2/5 game is now a raked game and not time. The 10/20 limit is now $6 per half hour used to be $5.

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10-22-2020 , 10:02 AM

#29236

Jeffage

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Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,554

Wow that sucks.

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10-22-2020 , 11:42 AM

#29237

dipce

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845

Calling players for games needs to be fixed.
Names can be heard at the shift managers
Podium but not the casino, outside the poker room,

where players
Are forced to wait. I was seated yesterday
Because the floor came out and made a call
For 1-3 players. Also, the poker bar was
Not full service. The cocktail waitresses needed
To walk a mile to make a drink.
The place was full of
Managers, they need to talk to the players
And find out what the kinks are
That need to be smoothed out before
Friday night.

Last edited by dipce; 10-22-2020 at 11:47 AM.

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10-22-2020 , 11:54 AM

#29238

punkass

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Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,494

By-product of having the MGM NH poker manager helping out -- he brings the rake structure. The days of $4 rake is over. It was good while it lasted.

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10-22-2020 , 12:09 PM

#29239

dipce

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845

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Originally Posted by jsvilla23

The rake has changed. $1/3 is 10 percent up to $5 the $2/5 game is now a raked game and not time. The 10/20 limit is now $6 per half hour used to be $5.

yes, in the $1-3 game,
$5 is taken out,
Of a $40 pot, but $1 is for the bbjb,
or so was the rake yesterday.

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10-22-2020 , 01:05 PM

#29240

jsvilla23

stranger

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8

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Originally Posted by dipce

yes, in the $1-3 game,
$5 is taken out,
Of a $40 pot, but $1 is for the bbjb,
or so was the rake yesterday.

That is inaccurate, they take 5 on 50 plus $1 promotional dollar for a total of $6

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10-22-2020 , 01:12 PM

#29241

punkass

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Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,494

Just be glad it isn't (yet) $5+2. Or even $6+2.

The days of $4 rake was nice.

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10-22-2020 , 01:50 PM

#29242

dipce

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845

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Originally Posted by jsvilla23

That is inaccurate, they take 5 on 50 plus $1 promotional dollar for a total of $6

I was told yesterday the comp rate for
$1-3 was increased, given the additional
Daily donation of blood. What isThe new
Comp rate for $1-3?

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10-22-2020 , 03:23 PM

#29243

fast11375

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Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,744

How many tables did they end up fielding? Long wait times?

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10-22-2020 , 04:05 PM

#29244

dipce

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845

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Originally Posted by fast11375

How many tables did they end up fielding? Long wait times?

29 tables
My dealer yesterday did not
Get the memo about the
Increased rake.
Meanwhile even 3-6
Is now 5 + 1.
Quick seating.
Don't expect to
Find a seat Friday night
Or Saturday night. Another
Reason I love the glass barriers:
Attempts to poke me in the eye
Were thwarted by the plexiglass

Last edited by dipce; 10-22-2020 at 04:31 PM.

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10-22-2020 , 04:24 PM

#29245

Pork Fri Rize

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5,410

Ubnfortunate they didn't max the 1/3 to $500, however the change should give the game a boost as semi playable option to the 2/5 game which is usually trash during the week IMO. Any word on making the games 9 handed, post virus changes?

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10-22-2020 , 05:04 PM

#29246

JoshSp

newbie

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 48

For those who have been there, in addition to the information people are already providing, I'm curious about:

1. How have the games been (mostly regs or the normal amount of recreational players)? I'm particularly interested in 5/5PLO and 5/10 NL, but any comments on any games are welcome.

2. How has the 7 handed been going when people are taking dinner (or other long) breaks? For example, in the past there are many occasions where I've seen 9 handed games break when 2 - 3 players leave for dinner so I can only imagine 7 handed.

3. With the masks and plexiglass, are there any issues hearing players' bets/actions?

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10-22-2020 , 05:15 PM

#29247

Mench

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,037

As someone who is still cautious to play live, although the tables separate players, how is the room - are their crowds up front waiting for games and to sign up? Do they enforce the "no observers" rule to prevent people from getting too close to you? Any insight appreciated. Thanks!

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10-22-2020 , 07:02 PM

#29248

dipce

old hand

Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845

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Originally Posted by Mench

Do they enforce the "no observers" rule to prevent people from getting too close to you? !

Yes (in the sense that only seated
Poker players are admitted into
The poker room)

Last edited by dipce; 10-22-2020 at 07:07 PM.

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10-22-2020 , 07:04 PM

#29249

quicksupra

newbie

Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16

Younger guy lost it at one of the tables. Cursing up a storm saying he lost 60k at the casino so far. Claimed he was a millionaire and a produce for Adele . Funny stuff when they send backup guards one of which is a senior citizen woman. Borgata the only place where the guards need guards . Otherwise place seems to be running smooth.