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A poker player wears protective face along with gloves while at Borgata's newly reopened poker room. Atlantic City, NJ. October 16, 2020 (Kristian Gonyea/For The Press of Atlantic City ). The Borgata’s Poker Room is the largest live poker facility in Atlantic City. And according to data from New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, The Poker Room is the market leader out of the city’s all five poker rooms. Last year, it alone generated nearly $18 million in poker revenue of the $27.2 million reported by all five rooms. Boasting 85 tables in an expansive and elegant setting, and running the gamut from $1/$2 no limit Texas holdem for tourists to $500/$1,000 mixed games that rival the most famous “big games” in Las Vegas, the Borgata’s glittering poker room immediately set the standard for card players in Atlantic City.

Borgata reopened The Poker Room at 10am on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Borgata is the first resort in Atlantic City to return poker operations following the closure of New Jersey casinos earlier this year amidst the coronavirus crisis.

Borgata Poker returned with 30 socially distanced tables following the company’s comprehensive health and safety protocols designed to protect employees and customers. All poker play is live cash games on seven-handed tables with polycarbonate barriers. Masks are required in all public areas and spectators are not permitted. Additionally, hand sanitizing machines were installed throughout the Poker Room.

Earlier this year, Borgata implemented the MGM Resorts’ “Seven-Point Safety Plan,” a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts. The plan balances the high level of customer service guests expect from Borgata with policies that continually evolve based on data, science, and public health guidelines. Key initiatives from the plan include:

• Employee screening, temperature checks and COVID-19 specific training.

• Masks required in all public areas for both employees and guests (and provided free of charge).

• Guest screening and temperature checks with limited casino entrance points.

• A physical distancing policy with floor guides serving as reminders.

• For areas where physical distancing presents challenges, polycarbonate barriers will be installed, or other measures will be used to reduce risks.

• Standalone handwashing stations designed by MGM Resorts conveniently located on the casino floor.

• Guestroom Attendants will wear masks and gloves while cleaning each room and will change gloves between guestrooms.

• In addition to increased and enhanced routine cleaning of guestrooms and public spaces based on CDC guidance, electrostatic sprayers will be utilized in many large public spaces so that disinfectant is applied efficiently.

• MGM has compiled its own internal team and processes to respond if a guest or employee tests positive for COVID-19. We ask that if a guest tests positive after visiting one of our properties, they alert us through a special email address (covid19@mgmresorts.com). We will immediately report any positive test results to the local health department and assist with contact tracing to support the health department investigators.

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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.

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.

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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.”

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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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