Borgata hosts second annual Summer Poker Open

Accomplished poker professional, Joseph Brooks, said, "The event ran like clockwork. Borgata runs the best tournaments on the East Coast. With the WSOP going on the same time, I did not know what to expect. Then I saw the full room and the atmosphere was great with the live action and the start of the Summer Open. This is a great event, close to home."

The Summer Open Events are one-day tournaments. According to Tournament Director Tab Duchateau, "Borgata specifically designed the Summer Open structures and events to appeal to players taking day-trips. There is a great balance of tournament play, along with live action in our room."

The players at the $500+60 final table did not mind playing into the wee hours of the morning. Chris Kwon of New Jersey captured the coveted championship, and $67,000 in prize money. Reginald Leonardo of New York, finished in second taking home $35,340 in prize money. The third place finisher was Pennsylvania resident Krzysztof Perka, who won $18,200 for his efforts.

Perka commented, "Borgata does things right. Of course the poker action is everything in the game, but the massages from the Spa Toccare therapists are truly amazing. They helped me make it this far!"

The 2007 Borgata Summer Open will offer players a chance to participate in twelve main events, including Texas Hold'Em No Limit, Texas Hold'Em Limit, 7- Card Stud, and a Ladies-Only Tournament. In addition, the fourteen days will be filled with super satellites, second chance cash, and sit-and-go tournaments. The Championship Event is a four-day event, starting on Saturday, June 23rd and concluding on Tuesday, June 26th. Players will start with $50,000 in tournament chips and play in one of the best-structured tournaments around.

On-Site Registration for all Borgata Summer Open events is in the Poker Room, where all tournaments will take place.