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A Guide to Slots at Borgata

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Borgata’s casino floor offers a wide variety of slot machines for all types of players, and with selections constantly changing, there’s always something new for guests.  However, even seasoned players are always looking helpful strategies when trying to select the perfect slot machine.  Here are some practical tips that will make your slot experience at Borgata more enjoyable.

Service Button: There’s a feature on slots machines that can be used to call a slot attendant if you are having any issues.  When a MLife card is properly inserted, the option for “Slot Service” will be displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the iView digital panel on the machine.  After selecting “Yes” from the slot service menu, a slot attendant will be dispatched to the location.

Slot Finder: Can’t seem to locate your favorite machine?  No problem.  Borgata has Slot Finders located throughout the resort.

Colored Lights: Have you ever wondered what the color light on the top of your slot machine means?  The colors correlate to the denomination of the slot.  Red is .05, yellow is .25, orange is .50, blue is $1, pink is $2, and purple is $5 and up.  Penny machines are random colors as most are pre-determined by the manufacturer and are not able to be changed.  However. 05 and above are universal.

New Games: Borgata’s Slot Team attempts to have new themes on the floor every week. It’s our goal to have something new for our guests each time they visit!

DID YOU KNOW? Wheel of Fortune™ paid out over $1.4 Million over 6 different machines and Lightning Cash™ in Miralto paid out over $3.4 Million over 7 machines during the month of October?! 

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5 Fun Ways to Use your OMGM Resorts Gift Card at Borgata

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Enjoy some serious fun at Borgata and other MGM Resorts destinations with the MGM Resorts Gift Card. You can use your MGM Resorts Gift Card at participating retail locations, the hotel, restaurants, bars, lounges, spas, and salons at Borgata and at any other MGM Resorts destination.  It’s the perfect gift for everyone on your list.  With so much to experience, we picked 5 great ways that you can use your new gift card at Borgata for a memorable visit to Atlantic City’s premiere resort destination.

Relax at Spa Toccare: Dedicated to undoing the effects of your day, Spa Toccare offers relaxing treatments guaranteed to exhilarate. Here, tensions melt. Knots disappear. Skin glistens. Eyes sparkle. And a new you emerges just in time to wave buh-bye to your worldly cares.  An assortment of facials, massages, and body treatments are available.

Spa Toccare is also offering select Skincare and Makeup Holiday Bundles to purchase for yourself or the beauty guru in your life! Check them out here.

Dinner at Izakaya by Michael Schulson: Experience a taste of the Far East without having to venture far from the casino floor. Each dish on the menu reflects the time Chef Schulson spent in Japan. Izakaya offers many incredible options, including sushi rolls and signature sashimi crafted from the freshest ingredients; robatayaki, also known as Japanese-style barbecue; and an impressive array of sake.

Drinks at Lobby Bar: Just steps away from your check-in experience, Borgata’s Lobby Bar brings an elevated sense of luxury here in Atlantic City.  Experience the bar’s specialty cocktails, including an entire menu of fizzy cocktails, piano bar tapas, wine, beer, and more, all while overlooking the newly renovated Borgata hotel lobby.

Book a Fiore Suite at Borgata: Let the stress of your everyday life slip away the moment you check into your Fiore Suite.  The moment you walk down the residential corridor at Borgata, you are enveloped by sensual hits of warm color, rich textures, and dramatic lighting. A symphony of distinctive colors and textures create a seaside getaway that blends efficient luxury with absolute comfort, including a deep soaking tub.

Fresh From the Runway Shoes at Fixation: Become obsessed with shoes that flirt, play hard to get, and go for broke at Fixation, located at the Shoppes at The Water Club. Like a kid in a candy store, your feet won’t be the only ones transformed.  This feminine-forward boutique features accessories and must-have shoes for the discerning fashionista.

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Tom’s Tips: Week 9 of Football

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Tom Gable, Director of Race & Sports at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, provides our readers with insider tips and strategies for making the most of their sports betting ventures. This week, Tom is reflecting on Week 9 of football and setting expectations for the remainder of the NFL season. 

We are now more than halfway through the NFL season and have one unbeaten team remaining (the Pittsburgh Steelers) and one team that remains without a single win (the New York Jets).  The NFC appears to have a lot of parity at the top of the conference with 4 or 5 teams that seem capable of making it to the Super Bowl.  The AFC, despite having the undefeated Steelers, appears to have the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs and then a few other contenders that will be looking to unseat the Chiefs. This week, we are going to take a look at some of the top contenders in both conferences with their current Super Bowl odds and how likely they are to win the big game.

Let’s start in the NFC, where the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints all seem to have legitimate chances to win the conference with a few teams bubbling right below them at the halfway mark, including the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams.  Out of the teams at the top, the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers have the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl right now at Borgata Sportsbook at +700 (meaning for every $1 you wager, you would win $7 if the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl).  Despite just getting thrashed last Sunday night by their division counter-parts, the New Orleans Saints (currently +900 to win the Super Bowl), the Buccs have played extremely well this season and with a ferocious defense and a lot of offensive weapons for Brady to throw to, you can’t count this team out to make a long playoff run.  While the Saints have now beaten them twice this season, New Orleans has looked very weak at times as well, suffering a couple of losses.  The Green Bay Packers (currently +1100) got off to a very hot start but had their unbeaten streak broken by Tampa Bay a few weeks ago, but they do have a win against the Saints (again, parity is the name of the game in the NFC).  This brings us to the Seattle Seahawks (currently +1000).  Seattle plays in what is the toughest division in the NFC (the West), alongside playoff contenders the LA Rams, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.  Seattle seems to be able to score at will behind quarterback and MVP candidate Russell Wilson.  However, their defense has been sorely lacking and are one of the worst defenses in all of football.  They can’t seem to muster any sort of pass rush and give up a lot of points (weekly tip: consider wagering on the “over” in Seattle’s games as they are the perfect team for it, they score a lot of points and can’t stop their opponents from scoring).  Seattle remains dangerous though simply due to Wilson’s presence on the offensive side of the ball.

Now let’s take a look at the AFC and start with the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers (currently +600 to win the Super Bowl).  Pittsburgh has beaten some very tough opponents this year already including teams that are at the top of the AFC like the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans.  You can’t argue with an undefeated record, but they are not the current favorite to win the Super Bowl.  That goes to the Kansas City Chiefs (+350) who continue to look like the championship team they were one year ago.  The Chiefs are of course led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes who continues to pull out magical plays and appears to have a natural ability that very few other quarterbacks in the league can match, or even come close to.  The Chiefs have suffered one loss on the season (an upset loss to the Las Vegas Raiders) and will more than likely lose another game before the regular season comes to an end.  But they are still the one team in the conference that no one wants to face in the playoffs.  Some other teams in the AFC that you may want to look at include the Baltimore Ravens (+900) and the Buffalo Bills (+1800).  While the Bills just beat up on the Seahawks last week, I am still hesitant to say that they can match up with the best of the best in their conference in the playoffs.  Only time will tell.

You can continue to wager on who you believe will win the Super Bowl, the NFC and AFC and individual division winners along with MVP, Coach of the Year, and a number of other awards at  Borgata Race and Sportsbook, BetMGM Sportsbook and Bar, or online at Borgatasports.com.

Two Unique Experiences Come to Savor Borgata 2020

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Savor Borgata 2020 features a number of unique culinary experiences, perfect for the foodie and amateur chef alike.  Two special tastings, Beer N’ Bites and Plant Powered Plates, offer a wide spectrum of delicious pairings that are perfect for holiday entertaining.

Beer N’ Bites takes place on Friday, November 20 at 5PM and 8PM at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Bar at Borgata. Experience expertly paired beer and bites in the ultimate sports-enthusiast’s hangout. Join Victory Brewing Company for a three-course meal prepared by Chef Chris Dougherty, featuring Braised German Brat, Classic Fish & Chips, and White Chocolate Crémeux.

For those looking to experience a vegetarian-driven approach, enjoy Plant Powered Plates on Saturday, November 21 at 1PM and 3:30PM at Long Bar. Want to try Beyond Meat Empanadas, Vegetable Lasagna, and Bon Bons? Dive into three plant-powered dishes designed by Chef Hector Agosto and paired with cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

 

 

This year’s Savor Borgata might look different, but our ability to create memorable culinary experiences remains. By limiting our capacity, maintaining social distance between tables, wearing masks, and interacting a bit differently, we’ll ensure that Savor Borgata still serves as an exclusive opportunity for you to create memories with our talented team of renowned chefs.

Update – 11/16: All Savor Borgata experiences scheduled for November 20 and 21 are cancelled. Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase. Visit http://theborgata.com/updates for more information.

RECIPE: Borgata’s Macaroni and Cheese Will Be Your Family’s Go-To Thanksgiving Dish

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Who doesn’t love Macaroni and Cheese, especially during the cooler seasons?  It’s a family Thanksgiving staple, and making it from scratch sure tastes better than anything out of a box.  Borgata’s culinary team has crafted the perfect recipe of this comfort food classic.  Check out the delicious dish below and make some this holiday season.

Borgata Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 5 oz butter
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 10 oz good quality Cheddar cheese
  • 3 oz Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 drops Tobasco sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 1.5 cups Panko breadcumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta as package instructions.  Drain and cool.  Set aside for later use.
  • In a sauce pan, add 3 oz of butter.  When melted, add milk.  Bring to a simmer (do not boil).  Add Cheddar cheese.  Stir to melt cheese.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and melt into the sauce.  Add the Tobasco sauce and taste.  Season salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta and mix into sauce.
  • Place into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • To make the topping, place Panko crumbs into a mixing bowl.  Add cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 2 oz of melted butter and mix well.
  • Sprinkle toppings on top of macaroni and cheese.
  • Place into a 350 degree oven and bake until topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and keep hot for serving.

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Recipe: This Sage Stuffing from Borgata Takes the Guesswork Out of Thanksgiving

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Looking for the perfect stuffing recipe this Thanksgiving?  Borgata’s culinary team has created an easy Sage Stuffing that will be the star of your holiday table.  Check out the easy recipe below and try it this season, the perfect accompaniment to turkey!

Borgata’s Sage Stuffing

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lb bread, diced into .25 inch pieces
  • 5 oz butter
  • 6 oz diced onion
  • 6 oz diced celery
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage leaf
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 24 oz chicken stock

Directions:

  • In a large sauté pan, melt butter and add onion and celery.  Sweat for approximately 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add bread and mix well with vegetables.
  • Add thyme, sage, and parsley.
  • Add chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.  Mix well until moistened.  Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Butter a 2 quart casserole dish and place stuffing into dish.
  • Place into a 350 degree oven and bake until top is brown.
  • Serve while still hot.

 

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Celebrate Holiday Cheer with Starbucks at Borgata

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The holiday season isn’t official until you get your first seasonal drink from Starbucks, and Borgata guests are in luck.  Located in the retail corridor just off the casino floor, Borgata’s Starbucks will be featuring several holiday drinks starting November 6!

Caramel Brulee’ Latte: espresso, milk, and rich caramel brulee’ sauce are combined in this rich, holiday drink.  It’s topped with whipped cream and caramel brulee’ topping.

Toasted White Mocha: espresso and milk with flavors of caramelized white chocolate are topped with whipped cream and Holiday Sugar Sparkles.

To make the holiday even sweeter, Starbucks is offering a free red cup giveaway with a purchase of any fall or holiday drink.  Starting November 6, simply order your favorite cold-weather drink and the cup is yours. However, act fast: these free red cups are available on a first come, first serve basis, and they always sell out extremely fast!

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