Bar Poker Open – Atlantic City Championship at Borgata (11/14/25 – 11/18/25) … Details!

AFTER 6 YEARS… BAR POKER OPEN RETURNS TO BORGATA!

We are now less than 60 days away from the Bar Poker Open Atlantic City Championship at Borgata Hotel & Casino, November 14–18, 2025!

In 2019, over 820 entries created a $120,000 prize pool from a $185 Buyin– our largest East Coast Championship ever.
Our Champion, Rob Ryan, from No Limit Pub poker Tour Won $27,000.
– See the 2019 Livestream linked here.
– see the 2019 Schedule Here for an idea of the 2025 schedule planned

Now six years later, the stakes have doubled (with players winning $300 seats instead of $145 seats) and we’re expecting our Biggest Borgata Payout Ever and our Biggest Borgata Bar Poker Open Ever!!

What to Expect on November 14 – 17, 2025:

• Action Packed 4 Day Schedule of Tournaments, Cash Games, and Partying
• More than 500+ Bar Poker Open players from across the U.S.
• Play and Stay at one of America’s Top Poker Destinations
  Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has an outstanding reputations to having the best cash games, the biggest tournaments, and one of the best poker environments in the world
• A Prize Pool anticipated to exceed $200,000+
  A First Place Prize To Exceed $50,000!
  … and even more with more player attendance than we anticipate!
• Full Tournament Schedule that will eclipse more than $400,000 in prize pools
• AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!
  BORGATA IS AN EASY DRIVE FOR THE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OUR PLAYERS in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina meaning this will be out biggest event of the year outside of Vegas!

— BOOK YOUR FLIGHT! — 

Too far to drive? Flight Options and Prices Are Fantastic!

• Arrive no later than Friday, Nov 14th
  (2PM is first event, Championship Registration tbd but anticipated to be 11/14 from 3PM – 8PM)
• Depart Tuesday, Nov 18th

Nearest Airports to Borgata:

• Atlantic City Airport: only 15 minutes cab/uber drive
• Philadelphia Airport: 1 hour away (uber/taxi/bus/train options available)

Getting from Philadelphia Airport:

• Uber is easiest but will add about $120 to cost
• Train is cheapest and a short walk from airport
• Rental car also a great idea that will give ability to drive when in AC

Highlighted Non-Stop Options from a search today!

• Palm Beach -> Atlantic City (nonstop) for only $150 Round Trip
• Ft Lauderdale -> Atlantic City (nonstop) for only $143 Round Trip
• Boston -> Philadelphia (nonstop) for only $163 Round Trip
• Denver -> Philadelphia (nonstop) for only $144 Round Trip
• Salt Lake City -> Philadelphia (nonstop) for only $399 Round Trip
• Los Angelas -> Philadelphia (nonstop) for only $278 Round Trip
• Kansas City -> Philadelphia (nonstop) for only $407 Round Trip

BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW
We recommend using Kayak.com to find best available rates and flight paths into either Philly or AC. A great way to instantly compare best rates and airline options!

—- BOOK YOUR ROOM! —

Borgata has made available special discounted rates exclusively for our poker players staying during the series.
At the time of this email, the current discounted poker hotel rates are:

• $199/night (Friday & Saturday) + taxes and resort fees
• $69/night (Sunday & Monday) + taxes and resort fee
• Rates are subject to change based on availability, so act fast for the best price!

Recommended Reservation Dates:
– Check In Friday (November 14) or earlier
– Check Out Tuesday (November 18) or later

To secure this deal, call Borgata reservations 609.317.1000 and mention “Poker Tournament Rate for best discounted rate”

—- CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS —

Our last championship at Borgata, in 2019 had 820 Entries, an entry of $185, and a prize pool of $120,000, 90 players cashing, and first place being $27,000 won by Rob Ryan from No Limit Pub Poker Tour.  Now that our players are all winning seats worth double that of 2019, we fully anticipate the prize pool in AC to be:

• $200,000+
• First Place Prize Expected to be more than $50,000!

Anticipated Championship Schedule:
Friday, November 14
– Registration planned from 3PM – 8PM (still subject to change)

Saturday, November 15 (Day 1A)
– 11AM Start Time
– 30,000 Chips and 30 Min Levels
– All Seat winners and invited players must play Day 1A
– Top 10% Cash for at least $500 and advance to Day 2

Sunday, November 16 (Day 1B) 
– 11AM Start Time
– 30,000 Chips and 30 Min Levels
– Second Chance Day for All those that Played Day 1A
– Top 10% Cash for at least $500 and advance to Day 2

Monday, November 17 (Day 2) 
– 12:00 PM (Day 2 and Final Table)
– Top 10% from Each Day 1 will meat and play down to a winner on Monday!

—- SCHEDULE DETAILS —

We are still working out the schedule for 2025 with the Borgata Staff, for now take a look at the 2019 Schedule to get an idea of the great OPEN events that we will have planned!  See 2019 Event and Schedule Here