High limit table game players visiting Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa this summer will notice a more luxurious experience. Replacing the old high limit pit is a new 25,000-square-foot space featuring 51 table games, five private gaming salons, along with a dedicated Asian gaming area. It’s the latest example of how the MGM-owned property is continuously evolving the guest experience for Atlantic City gamblers.
James Bruno, Borgata’s VP of gaming ops, told Comped that feedback has been positive since its May debut.
“The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with guests especially impressed by the privacy, elevated service, and the sophistication of the new salons,” Bruno said. “Demand continues to grow as more players experience the upgraded amenities.”
What new Borgata high limit space offers players
Borgata’s new high limit pit opened prior to Memorial Day. Like other grand openings, the festivities included the traditional ribbon-cutting and opening festivities. The top-performing property among Atlantic City casinos shares full details of the transformation via press release.
More importantly, high limit table game players will find no shortage of offerings as the room includes:
- 6-deck blackjack
- Single zero roulette
- Craps
- Commission and non-commission mini baccarat
- Pai gow poker
- Pail gow tiles
As an added bonus, new table games are equipped with wireless device charging. Players also can take advantage of the electronic credit option that provides guests the ability to redeem funds directly at the table.
Additionally, there is a new high-limit bar featuring rare liquors from around the world such as Shibui 23 and Yamazaki 18.
Bruno said the space was thoughtfully designed with elite players in mind. This includes MGM Rewards Platinum and Noir members. There is even a high limit cage featuring two private windows for discreet transactions, such as buying back a marker.
“These exclusive amenities create an unparalleled environment for personalized service and elevated play,” Bruno said.
Ready for Atlantic City’s prime season
MGM’s Las Vegas properties can plan around being a year-round vacation destination. Atlantic City, on the other hand, tends to enjoy its busiest and more profitable weeks between Fourth of July and Labor Day. It comes with territory of being an East Coast beach town where gamblers and families enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and walking the world-famous Boardwalk.
Bruno noted Atlantic City’s peak season is known for significantly higher visitation and gaming volume.
“Completing the project ahead of the summer rush ensures our most loyal players can experience the new offerings at the height of the season,” Bruno said.
But Borgata is one of several AC properties rolling out something new for summer season. Over at Resorts, Atlantic City’s oldest casino, there is Maya, the new Riveria-inspired Boardwalk bar along with a major expansion of the Landshark beach bar. Harrah’s Resort, Borgata’s Marina District neighbor, is opening the VooDoo Lounge this month. It’s hard ignoring what’s taking place at Ocean Casino Resort. The property continues to unveil its $50-million investment that is bringing new restaurants along with an indoor mini golf and bar experience.
Over at Borgata, high limit players are still checking out the new high limit gaming pit. Noodles, the popular Asian dining option from Bellagio in Las Vegas, now
Bruno said the introduction of the new space and enhanced table mix has driven additional business.
“The elevated setting has encouraged longer visits and increased play from both new and returning guests,” Bruno said.
Table minimums range between $100 and $500 per hand, depending on the game type and time of day. Bruno noted the limits were “strategically set to reflect the elevated nature of the space while remaining competitive within the market.”
Borgata transformation double downs on table games
Besides the fresh look created by KNA Design, Borgata’s 51 table games inside the high-limit area more than doubles the previous amount. Plus, the casino has expanded from one private salon to “five distinctive, luxury spaces.”
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Borgata went bigger with its table game offerings being that the property is the clear-cut leader among Atlantic City’s nine casinos. Looking at year-to-date numbers through May posted by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Borgata’s casino win (does not include sports betting or online casino revenue) is $300.3 million, $82.8 of which is table game win.
Hard Rock is a distant second with a $217.9 total casino win and $68 million table game win.
For Borgata it’s all about setting and raising the Atlantic City bar.
“Borgata has always been committed to innovation, and this transformation reflects our dedication to continuously evolving the guest experience,” Bruno said. “With features like wireless charging at every table, premium design, and diverse gaming options, we’re setting a new standard for high-limit play.”
