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Sci-Fi Fun Comes to Borgata with New X-Files Slot Machines

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Borgata will be the only casino in New Jersey to have the brand new X-Files slot machine!  Based on the wildly popular television show, the game will appeal to over 16 million viewers of X-Files, or those who want a uniquely sci-fi experience on the casino floor!

The slot has a special 3-D like appearance when players get Abduction Wilds.  Aliens will attempt to break through the reel set for a spooky experience.  Gamers will also experience Cluster Power, a creative x-shaped free game with the power of cluster pays up to 16X!  There’s also the Sci-Fi Wheel Bonus, featuring a multi-wheel, multi-spin bonus.

Try the UFO Encounter for a dual wheel bonus that can land players credits, multipliers, and jackpots.  The slot also features the I Want To Believe gateway trigger, and the Lone Gunmen Respin mystery trigger!

Don’t get abducted!  Head over to the new X-Files game the next time you visit Borgata!

New Beginnings in 2019 for BorgataPoker.com player Asher Conniff

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Each year that passes, I take time to reflect and think of change for the better.  Admittedly, I haven’t been good at keeping my “New Year’s Resolutions.” But, I have always told myself if at first you don’t succeed, try again!

BorgataPoker.com winner Asher Confitt discusses New Year's resolutions. In 2019 I really am committed to being physically healthier than ever before, first and foremost.  I’m starting the year with a full cleanse of my body, relying on a diet of fruit and extremely healthy foods and staying away from meat and fats for at least the beginning of the year.  It won’t be easy, as I’m quite the carnivore; however I’ve recently gotten bigger and unhealthier than I care to admit. It is important for me to get my act together physically to perform better when playing poker.  I also plan to focus on physical exercise more than ever before which will increase vitality, stamina and general strength.

I also am doing my best to cut back on “extracurricular activities.” I like to have fun and go out with friends, but I’d like to try to cut out some of my partying, drinking and extra-late nights. I find that partying really makes it hard for me to stay on the straight and narrow when it comes to diet, exercise and whatnot.  After a long night out, there is nothing like eating a greasy bacon egg and cheese sandwich and lying in bed for way too long.  Unfortunately, that does nothing for a balanced diet, or life.

I plan on continuing to study poker fiercely and approaching the game with a renewed vigor and sense of purpose.  After a long time of feeling very wishy-washy about the game, it’s nice to be excited to play the game and to learn more about the game. There are so many resources readily available to improve and learn.

More than anything, however, 2019 is about interpersonal relationships. I’m coming to realize that there’s nothing more beautiful than the people around me. Friends and family are what life is all about and I plan on spending all of my free time growing those relationships.

New year, new me! Here’s to 2019 being much better than 2018 and only going onward and upward from here!

Asher Conniff

 

 

Sports Betting 101: How to Play at Borgata

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If you’re getting ready for The Big Game, you might have some questions about sports betting at Borgata.  The concept can look very confusing and intimidating if you have never participated before, but it can be broken down into very simple, straight-forward steps.

To start, if you are betting on a two team game (as opposed to a multi-participant event like golf or Nascar), your options are rather simple.  You can choose to bet on one of the teams to win or on the total points scored by both teams.

First bet: Straight team bet

Example: The Los Angeles Rams are playing the Kansas City Chiefs.  You believe the Chiefs are going to win.  You walk into the Sports Book and see the following:

301  Los Angeles Rams    ​+160

302  Kansas City Chiefs   -3 ½​​ -180

What do these numbers mean?  The “301” and “302” in front of the teams are simply the betting number assigned to them.  If you decide you want to bet on the Chiefs, you will tell the cashier “302” and they will know you mean the Chiefs.  The “-3 ½” next to the Chiefs is the point spread on the game.  That means the Chiefs are favored to win the game by 3 ½ points.  Therefore, if you believe the Chiefs can beat the Rams by more than 3 ½ points, you will simply tell the cashier the team number and how much you want to bet: “$20 on 302”.  That means you bet $20 that the Chiefs will win by at least 4 points, in order for you to win your wager.

What happens though if you aren’t that confident the Chiefs will win by at least 4 points, but you still think they are going to win the game?  That’s where the next numbers come in, called the money line.  In the example above, the Chiefs odds on the money line are listed as -180.  This means that you have to bet $180 on the Chiefs in order to win $100 (or to make it more simple, bet $1.80 in order to win $1).  So, if you choose to bet the Chiefs on the money line, they can win by any amount and you still win the bet!  If you wish to make this wager, you would tell the cashier “$20 on 302 money line.”

Second bet: Total points scored in the game

We will stick with the same game as the one above. You believe the Chiefs and the Rams will score over 60 points combined.  The good news is you can bet this and make money on it!

When you look at the game listed in the Sports Book, you will see a column labeled “Total” next to the game’s listing.   In this example, the total listed for the game is 58 ½.  This means the Sports Book is saying that they believe both teams will combine to score 58 ½ points in the game.  If you believe both teams can score more than that, you will bet “the over.”  If you believe both teams will score less than 58 ½ points, than you will bet “the under.” If you are confident both teams will score more than 60 points, you will stick with the over wager.  When you approach the cashier, you will say, “$20 on 302 over.” This means that if the Rams and Chief combine for at least 59 points scored in the game, you will win your bet!

There are many other types of bets and options, but the basic bets in a Sports Book are very simple to make and the cashiers can always help you if you are unsure.

Celebrate The Big Game at Borgata with Football Themed Cocktails

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The biggest football Sunday of the year is upon us and Borgata is the perfect location to celebrate the championship game, with sports-themed food and drink specials, as well as viewing opportunities throughout the property – including Angeline by Michael Symon, Bobby Flay Steak, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, and Level One.

Check out these football-themed cocktails that will be available throughout the property!

—– Los Angeles —–

The LA-ngria

It’s been 17 years since the organization – then from St. Louis – reached the championship game, yet the road to the big game seemed inevitable after numerous free agent signings and a core of all star players including a first overall pick and the reigning Offensive Player of the Year powered LA to a 13-3 record. The LA–ngria typifies a roster with many excellent ingredients that, when they come together, form an unbeatable cocktail…err team.

• Rioja Wine
• Red Vermouth
• Demerara Syrup
• Cranberry Juice
• Fresh apples, oranges and pomegranate seeds
• Glass: Wine
– Combine ingredients in pitcher and pour into wine glass. Stir and garnish with additional fruit.

 

*Where to imbibe: Bobby Flay Steak

*Perfect pairing: Crab Cake Slider / Thick Cut Roasted Glazed Bacon / Onion Rings

 

#99 Martini

Named for arguably the most dominant defensive player in the league, the #99 Martini exhibits many of the traits the indomitable D-Lineman does; strong and powerful with sweet moves and a smooth finish. Show your LA pride with this delicious concoction.

• Vodka
• Blue Curacao
• Lime Juice
• Cocoa bitters
• Garnish: Lemon Rind
• Glass: Martini
– In a shaker filled with ice combine vodka, blue curacao, lime juice and bitters. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon rind.

 

*Where to imbibe: Angeline by Michael Symon

*Perfect pairing: Meatball Sliders

 

—– New England —–

Flip The Script

Coming off of last year’s devastating championship loss to the underdogs from Philly, many experts predicted that this was the end of an era in New England, with an aging QB, a TE wavering on retirement and less weapons than in past years. However, undaunted, football’s most dominant franchise proved doubters wrong once again, flipping the script and making their unprecedented 11th title game.

• Few Whiskey
• Tawny Port
• Victory Storm King Stout Beer  
• Carpano Antica Vermouth
• 1 Whole Egg
• Chocolate Bitters
• Maple Syrup
• Chocolate Shavings & Grated Nutmeg
• Glass: Pint
– Combine all ingredients (minus stout beer) in shaker. Hard shake for 30 seconds. Add ice. Hard shake for 30. Pour & strain into pint glass and top with stout. Garnish with chocolate shavings and grated nutmeg.

 

*Where to imbibe: Wolfgang Puck American Grille

*Perfect pairing: Lamb Chorizo Sub / Asian Wings / Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

 

The Dynasty Martini

From the top down, rarely has sports featured an organization with such triumphant longevity as New England. The Dynasty Martini offers up a classy and recognizable flavor befitting a team showcasing success the likes of which may never be seen again. Show off your East Coast pride and ask for one at Angeline.

• Vodka
• Luxardo Cherry Juice
• Lemon Juice
• Rhubarb bitters
• Garnish: Orange Peel
• Glass: Martini
– In a shaker filled with ice combine vodka, cherry juice and bitters. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.

 

*Where to imbibe: Angeline by Michael Symon

*Perfect pairing: Italian Sausage Sub

Online Gaming Winners for January 13 – January 19

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Follow us down the rabbit hole as we take a look at the success stories from the week of January 13, including a big win on The Cheshire Cat at BorgataCasino.com. We’ll also give you the inside scoop on which players turned online qualifiers into seats in a $2 million poker tournament in Atlantic City. It’s all here in our winner’s recap, so let’s get to it.

BorgataCasino.com Slot Winner

Congrats to Anthony from Sicklerville, New Jersey. On January 13, he won $3,460 on the Stinkin’ Rich slot game after wagering $10.00.

On January 16, Jerry from Jersey City, New Jersey bet $5 on the Game King Double Double Bonus Poker video poker game and won $4,000.00.

Rose from Clifton, New Jersey is our latest winner on The Cheshire Cat slot game. On January 19, she won $8,491.20 on an $8.00 bet. Well done.

BorgataPoker.com Tournament Winners

A special shout-out to Donate_here, who turned a $45 online satellite entry into a 3rd place finish in the Borgata Winter Poker Open Kick-off tournament, securing $216,000.

Lots more BorgataPoker.com patches on the casino floor in the Borgata Winter Poker Open Kick-off Event. This week alone, over a dozen players won their spot through an online satellite including Tintin203, CoolieCardCutta, Bet3Bet, Poker_Player, natalie102706, ElPokero13, martillo78, mason3113, mackdog, TheReal2Spak, TroyTran, Spacehead2001, Peeshu, SoboSobo, and BoozeHound. In all, 54 players made it in. Congrats to all.

Joey1way ($6,133) took down the Sunday $35K Guaranteed on January 13. Joining him at the final table were a_stormy_knight ($5,643) in 2nd, Bigcakes ($5,538) in 3rd, and Flawlessbinkage ($3,264) in 4th.

TheKing411 ruled the Mega $535 Tuesday $12k Guaranteed Six-Max this week, locking up $5,775. Rounding out the top three were Donate_here ($4,200) in 2nd and ClarkWesterfeld ($2,888) in 3rd.

Our $10k Guaranteed winner’s list keeps getting longer. Added to the list thanks to perfect performances this week are Flawlessbinkage ($3,648), IReadYrSoul ($3,277), cenation ($2,964), iamlegend ($2,850), and sofcknsick ($2,570).

And in our Mega $320 Thursday $7,500 Guaranteed, BorgataPoker.com was well represented, with a_stormy_knight ($2,472) finishing in 2nd and  pokerman1 ($1,128) cashing in 4th.

INTERVIEW: 5 Questions with Michael Martocci, the Singer Behind Sinatra Meets The Sopranos

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Borgata guests will be able to celebrate two iconic entertainment legends together at The Event Center. Enjoy the sounds of Frank Sinatra by tribute artist Michael Martocci and his Ol’ Blue Eyes Orchestra as they perform all of the hits. As if that is not enough, he’ll be joined by members of the cast of the television hit series The Sopranos. Steven Schirripa (Bobby ‘Bacala’), Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Vincent Pastore (‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero) will take Borgata guests behind the scenes of the legendary show – the stories, the drams, the laughs – not to mention the countless theories about the show’s controversial finale! It’s Sinatra Meets The Sopranos, and it’s coming to Atlantic City on February 9 starting at 8PM!

We had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Martocci to discuss his love for Sinatra and to get a sneak peek of the extravaganza coming to Atlantic City!

Whose idea was it for you to pair up with the stars of  The Sopranos?  Steve Shirripa and I grew up a few blocks away from each other.  He called me and he was talking about how he did a show in Detroit with Michael [Imperioli] and Vinny [Pastore].  They hired them to tell some stories about the show and people loved it.  They got an offer after to come to Australia to come in May to tour six or seven cities. They have a video that opens the first few minutes of the evening that shows them getting [killed on the show] at one point or another, and then the show opens and they all walk out.  At the same time, I was approached by the Count Basie Theatre to come up with a Sinatra show, and we thought, why not do Sinatra and The Sopranos, the two biggest Italian names in entertainment? It’s the best of both worlds, and it’s the 20th Anniversary of The Sopranos, which we can piggy back off of.

Sinatra’s music is so legendary—what about it makes a classic, a standard?  It is very simple—the lyrics, the music behind it, the instrumentation, and the person who interpreted it.  Everything today is done in a studio with a computer. Very rarely do members of the band see the singers. In the old days, Sinatra’s music was like a concert in the studio. Everyone was there—the singer was in the middle, and they recordered. It’s so genuine when it coms out.  When someone plays an instrument, you can get the feeling they put into it. Music has a real human factor to it and it appeals to people’s lives.

Even though The Sopranos ended it’s run years ago, people still love it.  What about that show makes people still so interested? First of all, the story line and the writing is fantatic. You can relate to these characters, and people have always been intrigued with mobster stories in motion pictures.  The cast just came together. The Sopranos is being re-found by Millenials who have never seen it—the show has a whole new market. People are watching it on their laptops and their tablets. Something like that is never going to go out of style.  

You’re performing this show at Fountainbleau in Miami in march—that’s a pretty iconic location for such a program! We’re going to perform in the room where Sinatra performed all of the time—The Fountainbleau Ballroom.  I’ve performed there before. Now we’re bringing these Soprano actors in there and it’s going to be incredible.

Do you think your Borgata performances are going to attract a lot of fans given that The Sopranos was mostly filmed in NJ? What we want to do is make it special for these audiences.  I don’t want to spill the beans too much.  The show is about getting to know these guys and their characters, getting to know these guys as individuals, talking about that final episode and wanting to know how it ends, and sharing some funny stories that you’ve never heard before.

Tickets to Sinatra Meets The Sopranos are now on sale via this link.

Experience The Big Game at Borgata!

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Are you ready for some football?  On Sunday, February 3, guests are invited to eat, drink, bet, and watch “The Big Game @ Borgata” !  Starting at 4 p.m., game day food and drink specials, as well as viewing opportunities will be available throughout Borgata – including Angeline by Michael Symon, Bobby Flay Steak, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, and Level One. Guests may place their bets at Borgata Race & Sports Book or on the playMGM NJ Sports mobile app.

Looking for a football-themed getaway?  Starting from $99, guests interested in staying the night may look no further than the Big Game Hotel Package – featuring an overnight stay in a Classic Room and $50 bar credit.

Experience the thrill of sports betting and bet on the Big Game at Borgata Race & Sports Book – featuring fun bets on the most penalties, largest lead, rushing attempts, and more! Windows open at 11 a.m. Can’t make it to Atlantic City to join the Big Game fun? Sports betting is also available on your phone anywhere in New Jersey with playMGM NJ Sports. Download now and place sports bets on mobile with the playMGM NJ Sports app on your mobile devices. It’s safe, legal and secure mobile sports betting anywhere in New Jersey!

At Angeline, enjoy $4 Bud Light, Miller Lite, Amstel Light, Corona, and Heineken; $10 specialty cocktails; and $7 small plates.  At Bobby Flay Steak, try $4 local microbrews like Double Nickel Vienna Lager (Pennsauken, NJ), Coastal Evacuation IPA (Cape May, NJ), or Spellbound Pale Ale (Mt Holly, NJ); $8 sangria; and small plates ranging from $7 to $11.  At Wolfgang Puck American Grille, experience $4 draft beer specials like Hoegaarden Belgian Whitbier, Magic Hat #9 Pale Ale, Guinness Irish Dry Stout, and Stella Artois Belgian Pilsner; $5 New Belgium Beer like Fat Tire Amber Ale, Citradellic Tangerine IPA; or Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA; and small plates ranging from $7 to $14.

You can also catch the game at Level One, Borgata’s contemporary bar and lounge, while enjoying classic cocktails, champagne and beer paired with an atmosphere that’s filled with action and intrigue. The Big Game will be shown on all televisions across Borgata’s property – including the casino floor, Level One, Gypsy Bar, Long Bar, and the bars at Angeline by Michael Symon, Bobby Flay Steak, and Wolfgang Puck American Grille.

There’s also the $50,000 Big Game Sweepstakes.  Enter to win cash or Bonus SLOT DOLLARS® on Sunday, February 3. Insert your M life Rewards card into a Slot Machine or open a table games rating from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for your chance to win! 

Divine luck: New Jersey player hits $322k win on Divine Fortune at BorgataCasino.com

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If you stop by here regularly, you’re familiar with our big weekly winners — the players who win thousands playing online slots in New Jersey. Today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on a slot player worthy of her own story after hitting a 6-figure jackpot at BorgataCasino.com.

On January 12th at 9:51pm, Rosemarie C. of North Bergen, New Jersey placed a $4 wager on the Divine Fortune online slot, entered a bonus round, and hit the progressive jackpot with 15 gold coins.

Her prize? A whopping $322,561.BorgataCasino.com player wins big on Divine Fortunes slot game!

This is Rosemarie’s biggest win at BorgataCasino.com since creating her online casino account less than two years ago on January 31st, 2016. But it’s not the first major Divine Fortune win at BorgataCasino.com.

Back on June 9, an online poker player named Ross from New Jersey won $115,000 playing the same progressive online slot.

While Divine Fortune is one of the most popular online slots at BorgataCasino.com, it’s just one in a large collection of Jackpot Slots. And some of them are absolutely huge.

Luck O’ The Jackpot, Melon Madness, Loot’enkhamun, Biker Pigs, and Going Nuts currently have jackpots worth over $2.7 million.

You’ll find New Jersey’s largest online progressive jackpot collection at BorgataCasino.com, giving you lots of opportunity to be the topic of our next big jackpot story.

Things are getting Wild and Wacky

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It’s not exactly outdoor weather here at the BorgataCasino.com offices in Atlantic City. But that’s not going to stop us from dreaming about the open air, majestic mountains, and gorgeous greenery.

BorgataCasino.com introduces White Buffalo slot game. If that’s your thing, check out Legend of the White Buffalo, an online slot that celebrates all of the above while giving you the chance to win big with Free Spins Bonuses, Streaming Stacks, Buffalo Wild Symbols, and more.

While the white buffalo we spoke about might be the stuff of legends, our Wacky Wednesday promotion is very, very real.

Continuing until the last Wednesday in January, Wacky Wednesday has a special bonus with your name on it. So far, we’ve handed out 5x iRPs and cashback. What’s next? You can either wait until Wednesday to find out, or take a sneak peek at our Wacky Wednesday promo page for the inside scoop.

Online Gaming Winners for January 6 – January 12

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If you’re still on the fence about playing at BorgataCasino.com or BorgataPoker.com, we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves. This week we saw some sky-high payouts at the slots and lots of 5-figure takedowns at the tables. For the full rundown, read on.

BorgataCasino.com has its biggest jackpot winner yet with slot game Divine Fortunes. BorgataCasino.com Slot Winners

Patrisha from Staten Island, New York knows what it’s like to rule the boardwalk. On January 10, she won $4,207.50 on a bonus round of the Super Monopoly Money slot game.

On January 10, George from Highstown, New Jersey won $3,763.00 on the Shikibu slot game after wagering $9.00.

Rosemarie from North Bergen, New Jersey is sitting on a fortune after hitting $322,561.61 on a $4.00 bet. It happened on January 12 while playing the Divine Fortune jackpot slot game.

BorgataPoker.com Tournament Winners

High fives for Stoops211, who took down the Sunday $35K Guaranteed tourney on January 6 for $7,455. Right behind him at the final table were vince99 ($5,075) in 2nd, Rick_Grmies ($3,150) in 4th, and Slummer1 ($2,695) in 5th.

Donate_here was the recipient of everyone’s chips in the Mega $535 Tuesday $12k Guaranteed Six-Max this week, winning $6,270 for his efforts. Congrats also go out to jjtes ($3,135) in 3rd and IIIIIIIIIIII ($2,233) in 4th.

Lots of BorgataPoker.com representation in this week’s $10k Guaranteed tourneys. FoxEcho ($3,453), Got_Milk ($2,964), cenation ($2,964), thehebrewham ($2,850), solidrock ($2,850), and peachymer ($2,515) all left the felt as champions.

Congrats to sofcknsick on conquering the Mega $320 Thursday $7,500 Guaranteed for $3,506. Rounding out the top three were Donate_here ($3,163) in 2nd and Nanony ($1,931) in 3rd.

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