Borgata Winter Poker Open event breaks record

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The poker action was hot inside Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa during the first day of competition at the 2nd annual Borgata Winter Poker Open taking place January 17-30, 2007. There were 1,370 poker players participating in Event #1, now the largest poker tournament in Atlantic City's illustrious history.

The large field featured all levels of players; from novice internet players to seasoned pros and poker heavyweights. Along with the 13 Main Events there are 32 Super Satellites taking place during the Borgata Winter Open and WPT Classic, offering the chance to take as little as $120 and parlay it into thousands or possibly more than $1.5 million. Yesterday many players took advantage of the $250+$30 WPT Super Satellite and the $200+$30 2ND Chance Tournament.

Well-known celebrity players participating in Wednesday's event included Men "the Master" Nguyen and Matt Glantz. Poker elite such as Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu and Jamie Gold will be arriving in time for the WPT Kickoff Party to be held on Thursday, January 25th at Gypsy Bar.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement at the start of the Borgata Winter Open. Vinny Ferraro of Westchester, NY, summed it up well: "Players were ready to burst the moment the cards hit the felt. This is the best tournament on the East Coast, so everyone wants to play here. Borgata is my home away from home."