ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Dec. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its reputation as the premier poker destination on the East Coast, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced the initial tournament schedule for its online gaming site borgatapoker.com.

Starting today, poker enthusiasts across New Jersey can compete in the state's most prominent online tournament with the opportunity to become New Jersey's "Next Poker Millionaire" simply by signing up at borgatapoker.com. The player's first deposit will also earn an additional entry into the life-changing event. The online tournament will culminate with a chance to play at the final live table during the Borgata Winter Poker Open on February 1^st.  

"As New Jersey's market-leading poker brand, Borgata is committed to providing the best tournaments, thrilling live action, and an unrivaled commitment to our valued players," said Joe Lupo, Senior Vice President of Operations at Borgata.  "We are committed to delivering an equally compelling experience for our players online; one that complements our live poker product in Atlantic City."

Every new player will receive a $20 sign-up bonus for registering to play on borgatapoker.com and first-time depositors will receive a 100% bonus up to $600.

The sign up bonuses are just the beginning, as players will enjoy an action packed tournament schedule guaranteeing over $30,000 daily Monday through Saturday including Sit & Go's, Bounty, Turbo and Hyper-Turbo events. On Sundays, players can vie for New Jersey's largest online guaranteed tournament prize of $50,000 in borgatapoker.com's $200 buy-in tournament. 

Borgatapoker.com players will also have the chance to compete for qualifiers into next month's Borgata Winter Poker Open, highlighted by an opportunity for just $1 to qualify for the WPT $3 Million Guaranteed event on January 26^th, a package worth $5,000!

Players on borgatapoker.com and borgatacasino.com qualify for the same loyalty rewards that can be earned at Borgata.  i-Rewards points earned on both sites can be redeemed for cash, bonuses, entertainment, retail shopping, and world-class room accommodations at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 3,475 slot machines; an 80+ table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City's first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools.

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