Set to deliver Instant Live coverage highlighted by $10,000,000 in guarantees, first poker millionaire of the year
JERSEY CITY, NJ – (December 27, 2023) – BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced today it selected PokerOrg, the fast-growing poker news source, as the official media partner for the $10,000,000 GTD Borgata Winter Poker Open. The series features 22 main events and is powered by BetMGM Poker, the official online qualifier and online registration partner. The 2024 Borgata Winter Poker Open is projected to be the largest tournament series in Borgata Poker history.
PokerOrg will bring the poker world inside the rail with unparalleled coverage from the East Coast’s premier poker destination where the first poker millionaire of the New Year will again be crowned. The experienced PokerOrg team is set to deliver coverage on its Instant Live feed during the entirety of the Winter Poker Open Championship as well as key days of other high-profile events. PokerOrg’s wide-ranging reporting will keep players connected throughout the entire series through written articles, event recaps, seat draws, chip counts, and more across social channels.
Luke Staudenmaier - Director of Poker, BetMGM
Eric Hollreiser - CEO, PokerOrg
PokerOrg is known for its modern, player-obsessed, social-first and vibrant style of live event poker news. For the latest updates on all the Borgata Winter Poker Open action, follow:
BetMGM Poker is the exclusive home for Online Qualifiers and players can win their way to the Borgata Winter Poker Open from Sunday, December 3 through Saturday, January 20. Borgata Poker Packages are up for grabs every Wednesday and Sunday, with buy-ins as low as $5. Seat-Only Online Qualifiers for individual WPO events will run nightly, from Thursday, December 28 through Saturday, January 20.
Players can also reserve their Borgata Winter Poker Open seat online exclusively on BetMGM Poker.
Online Registration for the Kickoff, Almighty Million, Mystery Bounty, and Borgata Winter Poker Open Championship opens December 3. Online registration for all Borgata Winter Poker Open events closes at 2:05 a.m EST the day of the event. All players that qualify or register online for the 2024 Borgata Winter Poker Open will be awarded BetMGM Poker Swag Bags and are eligible for BetMGM Poker’s Winter Poker Open on-property Spin the Wheel promotion.
PokerOrg has established itself with a fresh, exciting and a highly visual approach to bringing poker news, information and entertainment to life on the web, social channels and at live poker events. PokerOrg represents player voices and passion by leveraging the deep relationships it has with poker players, which is highlighted by its unique Player Advisory Board representing all facets of the game. Moreover, PokerOrg’s staff has an extensive network of sources built up over a combined 100 years of poker experience. PokerOrg has become a poker player favorite through coverage of poker events throughout 2023, including the record-breaking WSOP at the Paris & Horseshoe in Las Vegas, the WSOP Circuit Events and the Moneymaker Tour events in Florida and Cincinnati.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain’s US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.casino.betmgm.com.
About PokerOrg
PokerOrg is a news outlet that brings a social-first, highly visual and player focused approach to live event coverage and poker news, information and entertainment. PokerOrg Instant is PokerOrg’s exciting, innovative concept in media coverage that mixes live reporting with social media best practices to create a compelling new way for poker fans to follow the live event action. PokerOrg represents the independent voice and passion of poker players and aims to shape the future of poker by providing an authentic platform for players’ views. The PokerOrg team is made up of dedicated, experienced journalists and industry professionals with extensive industry connections. The PokerOrg Player Advisory Board comprises a true cross section of some of the game’s most notable players and influencers and represents, and advocates for the interests and experiences of the millions of poker players worldwide.
Media Contacts
BetMGM
Katie Kohler
press@betmgm.com
PokerOrg
Fiona Martin
fiona@acehollreiser.com
