Borgata Poker

Why Play at Borgata Poker?

BORGATA POKER SUMMARY 

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What do you get when you combine two of the biggest names in gambling? Well, you get an entity that’s a gaming behemoth. When MGM Resorts and Entain (formerly GVC Holdings) formed a partnership, Roar Digital was the result. Focused on the digital gaming market and combining the best of American gaming with what’s hot in the UK and Europe, Roar Digital is the overarching force that controls Borgata Poker.

That’s important because it means the app has been developed in conjunction with Entain’s partypoker. Put simply, the Borgata online poker room uses party’s software and US network. That means it’s linked to partypoker US and BetMGM Poker. Moreover, it means you get access to some of the best games and features online. 

This Borgata Poker review will walk you through all the high points as well as point out some areas for improvement. We start with the welcome offer, then we move to promotions and the company’s loyalty scheme, M Life. 

Then we talk about games, the rake, features, and support. The review ends with a look at the payment system before we explain why you should use PLAY HERE for our exclusive Borgata poker download link if you live in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. So, if you're ready, let’s shuffle up and deal. 

PROMOTIONS & BONUS INFORMATION

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The Borgata Poker welcome bonus will vary slightly depending on where you live, but in its essence, you'll get a match deposit bonus. Anything you win using the free tournament tickets is yours to keep without any wagering requirements. The remaining $10 is released once you’ve played a single raked hand. No deposit bonuses are always great, so, in this regard, Borgata Poker PA has the edge over its NJ counterpart. However, this luxury comes at a cost and that cost is stricter wagering requirements. Funds are released in increments equal to 10% of your total bonus and expire after 45 days. But the playthrough requirements on the Borgata Poker deposit bonus vary from state to state. Please check the relevant terms and conditions for your bonus promo. Either way, these are solid welcome bonuses that should suit low and mid-stakes players.

Borgata Poker Promotions 

For all the differences we found between the offers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, there’s more consistency in the daily, weekly, and monthly promo schedule. For example, there are regular MTTs with guaranteed prizepools that offer more value for less money. 

Beyond that, there are various cash races and tournament leaderboards. These are state-based, which means you’re only competing against people where you live. However, the premise is always the same: play more than your opponents to climb up the leaderboard and bank a share of the prizepool. 

For those that don’t mind making frequent deposits, there are weekly reload bonuses. For example, the Borgata Poker promo code WEEKLY100 would have gotten you $100 if you lived in New Jersey and deposited $50+ in June 2021. The point to note here is that you will need a Borgata Poker deposit bonus code with these types of poker promotion. Moreover, the offers will change on a regular basis. 

The final promos of note are those that require you to grind. Again, there will be site-specific rules. However, the main thing you’ll need to do is grind cash games or poker tournaments in order to earn iRPs. These iRPs can be exchanged for cash prizes at a better rate than you’d normally get via the loyalty scheme. In other words, grind-based promos are like the VIP scheme on steroids. 

Loyalty Program 

The Borgata Poker rake system is designed to be as fair as possible. Limit, Pot Limit, and No Limit cash games are raked at 5%. Rake caps range from $0.50 to $3, depending on the stakes you’re playing, and there’s a no flop, no drop policy. Additionally, SNGs and MTTs are raked at between 5% and 25%. 

By all measures, those numbers are fair. Indeed, you’ll pay no more in rake than you would at any other top-rated US online poker site. However, the real selling point here is that the rake you pay isn’t for nothing. Each time you pay a total of $1 in rake, you’ll earn 5.56 iRPs and 5.56 Tier points. Both of these allow you to unlock added value from the VIP program, which is known as M Life Rewards. 

Basically, the more Tier Points you collect, the higher up the rankings you climb. Each tier contains more bonuses than the previous and, moreover, you’ll earn iRP bonuses. That means you’ll get extra iRPs for every dollar you pay in rake. That’s important because iRPs can be converted into bonus cash, tournament tickets, and exclusive gifts. 

There are five VIP levels in total:

• Sapphire: Perks include online casino and poker bonus, comps at MGM Resorts properties, room discounts, and travel offers. 
• Pearl: You get all the rewards from the previous level + express queuing at certain MGM buffets + 10% extra iRPs when you play online casino games.
• Gold: You get all the rewards from the previous level + priority check-in services at MGM properties + 20% extra iRPs when you play online casino games.
• Platinum: You get all the rewards from the previous level + access to valet and taxi services, complimentary cruises + 30% extra iRPs when you play online casino games.
• Noir: This level is only open to invited customers. You get all the rewards from the previous level + comp services and many more exclusive gifts + 40% extra iRPs when you play online casino games.

POKER GAME VARIETY

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If you want cash games, you’re in luck. Borgata Poker room NJ and PA are veritable hives of activity when it comes to all of today’s top online variants. Naturally, Hold’em dominates. There are Fixed Limit, Pot Limit, and No Limit games at all table sizes and stakes ranging from $0.01/$0.02 to $25.$50. Based on this selection alone, Borgata is better than most US poker sites simply because it offers more games at more stakes.

However, things don’t stop there. Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo tables are available at the same levels as Hold’em. Although the games aren’t quite as busy, there’s a decent stream of action at the low and mid-stakes levels. If that’s not enough, the Borgata Poker games menu also includes Stud and fast-fold (aka Fast Forward). 

The latter is most impressive because, although fast-fold tables are common in Europe, they’re not as prevalent in the US. Therefore, by offering games that move you to a new table each time you fold, Borgata is elevating itself above the crowd. Moreover, it’s positioning itself at the very forefront of the latest online poker technology. 

Borgata Poker Tournaments and Satellites

The Borgata Poker tournament schedule is just as impressive as its cash games. Freerolls are perfect for newbies and those looking to build a bankroll from the ground up. From there, qualifiers are available from $0.25 and they lead into small stakes MTTs costing $1 upwards. 

There are plenty of options if you’re a grinder or casual poker player, which is obviously a positive. However, we think the Borgata Poker schedule stands out because of the company’s association with partypoker. This partnership means Borgata can draw from the partypoker pool of weekly and monthly guaranteed MTTs. Moreover, it can tap into party’s networked events. 

The focal point of the Borgata poker online tournament schedule are the big-money guarantees. There’s a Daily $10K every day, alongside events with juicy prizepools costing $50 or less. At the top end of the spectrum, the Mega Tuesday Six-Max comes with a $12,000 guarantee and a $535 buy-in. Then there’s the Mega Thursday with its $7,500 guarantee and $320 buy-in. Finally, the $215 Sunday $35K brings the week to a glittering end. 

SNGs

Anyone that enjoys a bit of on-demand action is well catered for at Borgata Poker Online NJ and PA. Buy-ins range from $1 to $500 and you can play standard speed or turbos on two, six, or nine-handed tables. Not only that, but you can also find multi-table SNGs and satellites. 

Majors

This, for us, is why Borgata is one of the best poker sites in the US. Thanks to its association with partypoker, it plays host to major festivals such as Live Millions Online, the US Online Series, and, most impressively, World Poker Tour (WPT) events. These festivals are fantastic because they offer massive guarantees, buy-ins to suit every bankroll, and prestigious titles. 

In fact, as well as getting to take part in things like Borgata World Poker Tour online championship events, there are satellites. That means you can play qualifiers for WPT, partypoker Live events, and many more high-profile tournaments. Very few US online poker rooms can offer these sorts of events, and that’s why this is the go-to site for tournament players.

SOFTWARE & GRAPHICS

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Anyone that’s been to the Borgata live poker room in Atlantic City will know that this company likes to do things with a bit of style. Indeed, this operator likes to emulate the high-end poker rooms of Las Vegas, which is why it’s regarded as New Jersey's top live casino. Based on this, it’s hardly surprising that the Borgata Poker site is equally stylish. 

The software is built on the foundations of partypoker - a huge positive because that’s one of the world’s leading poker companies. It earned this reputation over 20+ years of service in Europe and North America. As such, the Borgata Poker app is safe, secure, slick, and stable. 

What’s nice to see is that the developers at Borgata HQ haven’t simply taken partypoker’s software and added nothing to it. Indeed, when you download the Borgata Poker online app via PLAY HERE, you’ll be able to access neat features such as “My Tourneys”. This feature allows you to mark certain events as favourites. You can do the same for cash games, which means you can create a personalized experience via the My Borgata Poker feature. 

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Multi-tabling

All Borgata Poker tables are clear and concise. The images and animations have been refined in recent years to the point that it’s easy to see your hole cards at all sizes. That’s important when it comes to multi-tabling. Of course, you’ll want to brush up on your multi-tabling skills before you start grinding two or more games. However, the Borgata poker NJ app does make your life easier in that you can tile or cascade tables using a single button. Beyond that, you can call up an advanced list of options that allow you to set custom layouts, determine whether active tables are brought to the front automatically, spread tables across multiple monitors, and define your own hotkeys.

Mobile App

You can use our Borgata Poker NJ download link (PLAY HERE) or its Pennsylvania equivalent to get the mobile app. Once you’ve used our links to create an account, go to your native app store (iOS or Android) and install the software. Doing this will give you access to a full range of cash games, MTTs, and promotions. What’s great about the app is that it uses various “quick” functions. This basically means that you can input a few details and be seated quickly in games of your choosing. You can also use the quick bet features to speed up your play. So, overall, you should get just as much enjoyment from the Borgata Poker mobile app as the desktop site.

TRAFFIC AND SOFT COMPETITION

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We know the Borgata Texas Hold’em tables attract the most attention, but there are plenty of ways to play via your desktop or mobile. Indeed, the regular roster of major events, including WPT Online tournaments, means there’s always a steady stream of traffic in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. At the time of writing, the New Jersey network had a 24-hour high of 150+ players. Over in Pennsylvania, there were just under 100 cash game grinders and over 200 tournament players. 

By and large, the level of competition is fairly weak, simply because Borgata is a big name that people recognise. This makes casuals and newbies more willing to join. However, it’s worth pointing out that there will be some sharks swimming around; particularly when there’s a major online event taking place.

BORGATA POKER SUPPORT

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It’s unlikely you’ll run into many issues when you download the software. However, if you do, there’s an impressive support system on hand to help. For starters, the FAQ is one of the best we’ve seen. 

It uses a system of tick boxes that automatically move you from one question to the next. This allows you to burrow down into the finer details of a problem. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the FAQ, you can contact a member of the customer service team in the following ways:

• Borgata Poker Live chat (24/7)
• Phone Number - +1 877 448 5833 (12PM - 8PM EST)
• Email: internal form/[email protected]

DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS

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The minimum deposit is $10 and withdrawals start at $20. Other than your first withdrawal (which requires you to verify your identity), all withdrawal requests will be processed in 24 hours. This means you should get your money within 3-5 days.

All payments are 100% secure and Borgata is required to store your funds in protected bank accounts. So, even if the company runs into financial difficulties, your money will be safe. In terms of how to pay, the following deposit and withdrawal options are available:

Payment Options

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Play+
• VIP Preferred eCheck
• PayPal
• Discover
• Bank Transfer
• PayNearMe (7-Eleven stores)

OUR OVERALL BORGATA POKER RATING

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Borgata is a big name in the world of US gaming and its poker room lives up to this reputation. With the help of partypoker, Borgata has created a slick, well-stocked online poker room that caters to players at all levels. Regardless if you’re a newbie or seasoned grinder, you’ll likely find promos, cash games, and MTTs to suit you.