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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Poker is coming back to Atlantic City, with a few tweaks to accommodate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Borgata casino said Thursday it will resume live poker play on Oct. 21. It is the first Atlantic City casino to announce the resumption of live poker.
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There are five poker rooms in Atlantic City casinos, at Bally’s Atlantic City, Borgata, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City and Tropicana Atlantic City. Ocean Casino Resort had poker tables but removed them to make space for a new high-limit slot area. Atlantic City - poker - Borgata - New Jersey. While Borgata was the last casino to reopen in Atlantic City, it will be the first of the city’s poker rooms to welcome back players. It’s by far the busiest against the competition, which includes.
The city’s nine casinos shut down in mid-March due to the virus outbreak. When they reopened in July at reduced capacity, none offered live poker.
The concurrently running WSOP Circuit event in Harrah's Atlantic City has also been canceled, as well as the one scheduled to be held in Harrah's Cherokee in April. Atlantic City Poker Schedule. Daily Tournaments. 11:15 AM – No Limit Hold’em Registration begins at 10:15 AM. Buy-In: $40 Entry Fee: $10 with a $5 dealer option Chips: $20,000 Unlimited re-entries until the close of registration. 7:15 PM – No Limit Hold’em Registration begins at 6:15 PM. Buy-In: $40 Entry Fee: $10 with a $5 dealer. Texas Hold 'Em is a mainstay at Caesars, and daily Atlantic City poker tournaments are held throughout the week, known at Caesars as Gladiator Games, in the afternoons. Yet another great top choice for Atlantic City poker casinos is Harrah's Atlantic City.
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The Borgata said it is taking several precautions, including limiting its poker room to just 30 tables when it can hold nearly 80. It is also keeping players distanced from each other and installing clear barriers.
“We are happy to welcome back our loyal players as we reopen Atlantic City’s market-leading East Coast poker destination,” said Melonie Johnson, the Borgata’s president and chief operating officer. “We have made some changes to enhance our guests’ experience, and are excited to reintroduce live poker and the Borgata Poker brand more safely.”
All poker play will be live cash games on seven-handed tables. Tournaments will not initially be offered, although they may be later.
Hand sanitizer dispensers will be accessible throughout the casino’s poker room, and the casino will frequently disinfect high-touch points. Masks are required in all public areas and spectators will not be permitted.
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The Borgata generated nearly $18 million in poker revenue last year, making it the leader among Atlantic City casinos.
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