Players up and down the East Coast call Borgata their poker home. Since the Borgata Summer Poker Open just wrapped up about two weeks ago, players have been wanting more of those multi-day buy-in events with big guarantees – even better if they involve online poker satellites. Make it a progressive knockout format, and that will seal the deal. Borgata and BetMGM Poker responded with a singular event to meet those needs.
Welcome to the grind, the Pure Grind, that is.
The Pure Grind PKO at Borgata
Every tournament doesn’t need to be a part of a series, which is a huge undertaking and commitment for staff and players alike. Thus, Borgata created the Pure Grind, a singular poker tournament that stretches its starting flights over numerous days for player convenience. Starting days on evenings and weekends – morning and evening options – means everyone from recreational to pros can get involved.
The latest edition of the Pure Grind is in the fan-favorite PKO format. Here are the details:
- What: Pure Grind Series: NLHE Progressive Knockout Edition
- Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, NJ
- When: August 20-23 at 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. (2 flights/day = 8 flights total)
- How much: $320 buy-in for 30,000 chips (unlimited reentries)
- For what: $200,000 guaranteed prize pool
Players can enter any of the starting flights – morning or evening – for $320, which includes a $10 add-on and $40 bounty – to have a shot at bounties plus the $200,000 guarantee. Those who make it through their Day 1 will bag chips, will be in the money, and will return on Sunday, August 24 to play for the win.
Will there be reentries allowed? Yes! Players can compete in as many flights as they choose, even if they bag chips. The bag with the most chips is the one that they will carry over to Day 2, forfeiting the smaller bag(s) and play then continues as payouts increase.
Qualify Online at BetMGM Poker Now
When Borgata partners with BetMGM, anything is possible. Players can not only register for the tournament through the BetMGM Poker app, avoiding lines and making for a seamless start to the event, they can win their seat online, too!
Starting on August 19, players can compete in nightly qualifiers on BetMGM Poker New Jersey online to win their way to the Pure Grind. And beginning on August 20, the Daily Tank will provide another avenue to qualify. Winners will receive a $370 prize package, which includes the $320 buy-in and $50 for travel expenses.
No matter the size of your poker bankroll, it’s always a good idea to try to win a seat through a qualifier at a fraction of the actual buy-in cost.
And when you get to Borgata to start the live grind, here are a few tips from BetMGM Poker Ambassador Darren Elias:
BetMGM Poker Online Open 24/7
One of the best reasons to play online poker for real money is the round-the-clock availability. Players can find cash games and tournaments at any time of the day or night – whatever best suits their time constraints.
For those who haven’t discovered the wonderful world of BetMGM yet, you can play online at BetMGM Poker without delay. Just don’t forget to use a poker bonus when signing up for a new account in order to jump right into the games while also earning bonus money.
Good luck at the tables!
