BetMGM, one of the leading online gambling operators in the US, has announced that PokerOrg will be its official media partner for the upcoming Borgata Winter Poker Open. The event, which is scheduled to take place from January 16 to February 3, 2024, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will feature 23 tournaments with a total guaranteed prize pool of $7 million.
BetMGM and PokerOrg Team Up for a Major Poker Event
BetMGM, the online gambling brand of MGM Resorts International and Entain plc, has chosen PokerOrg, a popular poker news and community website, as its official media partner for the Borgata Winter Poker Open. The partnership will allow PokerOrg to provide exclusive coverage, updates, and interviews from the event, as well as offer special promotions and giveaways to its members.
Ray Stefanelli, Director of Poker at BetMGM, said that he was excited to work with PokerOrg for the Borgata Winter Poker Open, which he described as one of the most prestigious poker events in the country. He added that PokerOrg’s expertise and passion for poker would enhance the experience for both the players and the fans.
PokerOrg’s founder and CEO, Matt Savage, said that he was thrilled to partner with BetMGM, which he praised as a leader in the online gambling industry. He said that he looked forward to bringing the best poker content and offers to PokerOrg’s community, which he claimed was the largest and most active in the world.
Borgata Winter Poker Open Offers 23 Events and $7 Million in Guarantees
The Borgata Winter Poker Open is one of the most anticipated poker events of the year, attracting thousands of players from across the US and beyond. The event, which is part of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Season XIX, will run from January 16 to February 3, 2024, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The event will feature 23 tournaments with various formats and buy-ins, ranging from $230 to $3,500. The highlight of the event will be the $3,500 WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship, which will have a $2 million guaranteed prize pool and will be televised on Fox Sports. The championship will start on January 30 and will conclude on February 3 with the final table.
Other notable events include the $600 Deepstack Kick-Off with a $2 million guarantee, the $1,090 Six-Max with a $200,000 guarantee, the $450 Almighty Stack with a $1 million guarantee, and the $1,600 Bounty with a $200,000 guarantee. The full schedule of the event can be found on the BetMGM website.
BetMGM Continues to Expand Its Online Gambling Presence in the US
BetMGM is one of the leading online gambling operators in the US, offering online sports betting, casino, and poker in 14 states. The company, which was launched in 2018 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain plc, has partnered with several major sports leagues, teams, and media outlets, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA Tour, Yahoo Sports, and The Athletic.
BetMGM also operates the BetMGM Poker Network, which consists of four online poker brands: BetMGM Poker, Borgata Poker, PartyPoker US, and PartyPoker NJ. The network is currently available in three states: New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. BetMGM Poker offers a variety of poker games, tournaments, and promotions, as well as access to live events, such as the Borgata Winter Poker Open.
BetMGM plans to launch its online gambling products in more states in the near future, as the US market continues to grow and evolve. The company’s goal is to become the leading online gambling operator in the country, offering a safe, secure, and entertaining experience to its customers.
