[PokerDonkey27]

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I am asking a serious question, not trying to put down the trop or anything. Why do you guys not play at the Borgata? It seems to me that there are always more people in their room and higher limits plus nicer atmosphere. I mean why do people play at other casinos? The only thing that comes to mind is softer competition, but wouldnt the weaker players float towards the name recognition of the borg?

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Why do some people go to Burger King and not McDonalds? Maybe they have had a bad experience at Borgata, or are treated better at another casino - maybe they know the floor or brush who can get them higher up the waiting list during peak times, or can add to the actual time they played, increasing comps. Some prefer to play on the boardwalk, where there are 7 poker rooms within walking distance instead of being secluded in the Marina, where you need to drive from one casino to another.

I have been going to Atlantic City regularly now (about once a month) and I have always stayed/played at the boardwalk casinos. Last week, after almost 2 years, I made my first trip to Borgata. The casino was very nice and huge. I got lost a couple of times trying to find a restroom. Although the Borgata poker room is nice and large, I prefer the Showboat poker room. Although it is smaller, I enjoy the "theme" of the room. After playing at Showboat, I can easily walk to Trump Taj Mahal, instead of having to hop in my car and negotiate with city traffic.