Borgata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa |
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Borgata and The Water Club
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| Location | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Address | 1 Borgata Way |
| Opening date | July 2, 2003 |
| Theme | Tuscany, Modernism |
| No. of rooms | 2,767 |
| Total gaming space | 161,000 sq ft (15,000 m2) |
| Permanent shows | Borgata Comedy Club |
| Signature attractions | Borgata Poker Room |
| Notable restaurants | American Grille, Angeline by Michael Symon, Izakaya Mixx Old Homestead Steakhouse |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Vici Properties |
| Operating license holder | MGM Resorts International |
| Architect | BLT Architects, Cope Linder Architects, SOSH Architects (Interior Design/Renovations) |
| Renovated in | 2005, 2007, 2011 |
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a large hotel, casino, and spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is owned by Vici Properties and run by MGM Resorts International. This amazing hotel has 2,798 rooms. It is the biggest hotel in all of New Jersey. Borgata first opened its doors in July 2003. It is the most successful casino in Atlantic City.
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History of Borgata
Borgata was part of a big building plan in Atlantic City. This plan was called "The Tunnel Project." It started around 1999. The idea was to build a special tunnel. This tunnel would connect the Atlantic City Expressway to the new resort. It was later named the Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector. The tunnel opened in 2001. It helped cars get to the city's marina district.
Borgata opened on July 2, 2003. It was a joint project between MGM Mirage and Boyd Gaming. The main tower is the third tallest building in Atlantic City. You can see its shiny gold glass from far away.
In 2005 and 2006, Borgata got bigger. They added a new section for casinos and shops. This new part opened in June 2006. As part of this growth, Borgata added a huge poker room. It was the biggest in Atlantic City. In June 2008, Borgata opened a second hotel. It was called The Water Club.
Over the years, Borgata's ownership changed. Today, Vici Properties owns it. MGM Resorts International operates it.
Gaming and Fun Games
The casino floor is very large, about 161,000 square feet. It has around 4,000 slot machines. There are also 180 table games and 50 poker tables. Borgata's poker room holds daily tournaments. It also hosts big tournaments with the World Poker Tour. You can also find a sportsbook here. It is called the Race & Sports Book. Here, people can bet on sports.
Borgata also has many online games.
In 2009, something amazing happened at the craps tables. A player rolled the dice 154 times. She did this without "sevening out." Patricia Demauro, a grandmother from New Jersey, had a lucky streak. It lasted for four hours and 18 minutes. This broke world records for craps.
Hotel Towers
Main Tower
The Main Tower at Borgata is 431 feet tall. It has 1,997 guest rooms and suites. This tower opened with Borgata in 2003.
The Water Club
The Water Club is another hotel connected to Borgata. It cost $400 million to build. It opened in 2008. It has 38 floors and 800 guestrooms and suites. It also has a two-story spa called Immersion. This spa is on the 32nd floor. The Water Club has five pools, both inside and outside.
Entertainment and Shows
Borgata Event Center
The Borgata Event Center is the main place for music shows. It can hold 2,400 people. This venue can also become the Borgata Ballroom. This is a special place for big dinners or business meetings. It can hold up to 3,200 people for shows.
Borgata Festival Park
Borgata Festival Park opened in 2015. It is an outdoor place for events. It is used during the summer. It can hold 4,500 people.
Borgata Music Box
The Borgata Music Box is a flexible place. It is used for music and comedy shows. It can hold 1,000 people. It can also change into the Borgata Theater. This is a private place for meetings and talks. The theater is made for clear sound. In 2013, comedian Lewis Black performed here.
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts
Boxing and mixed martial arts fights happen at the casino.
Spa and Relaxation
Borgata has a spa called Spa Toccare. It is 54,000 square feet. It has a salon and a barbershop. There is also a fitness center and an indoor pool.
Borgata in Movies and TV
The Borgata has been seen in many movies and TV shows.
In Films
Some parts of the movie The Bounty Hunter (2010) were filmed at Borgata.
In Television
- The Borgata was on the TruTV show Impractical Jokers three times. These were in Season 3 episodes "Look Out Below," "The Great Escape," and "Fe-Mail."
- The Real Housewives of New Jersey had their reunion shows here in 2010 and 2012.
- The hotel and its club mur.mur. were on The Real World: New York (Season 21). The people from Brooklyn took a trip to Atlantic City.
- The hotel, casino, and restaurant Izakaya were on The Real Housewives of New York City (Season 7). The ladies went for a weekend trip.
- The casino scenes in The Sopranos episode "Chasing It" (2007) were filmed at Borgata.
- In Hell's Kitchen (American season 5), Danny Veltri won the contest. He became a Sous Chef at Fornelletto, an Italian restaurant at Borgata.
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