The Borgata Hotel and Casino has decided to add a new feature to their table games to spice up game play. The Casino has added a series of side bets that vary according to what game you are playing. Adding the side bets creates a different experience for the everyday player and is less expensive than adding new games to the casino.

In Baccarat and Mini Baccarat players will be able to bet whether the banker or player will have a pair from the initial two cards. If that occurs, the side bet will pay 11 to 1. In Mini Baccarat, a dragon bonus side bet will be added. A player will be able to bet the difference between how bad the bank or the player wins or losses.

Blackjack will have side bets as well. One example is the Lucky Ladies, where players bet the first two cards add up to twenty. Depending on the two cards, the pay table will vary. The highest pay off is with two queens which pays 125 to 1.

Borgata will also be adding Flop Poker and will most likely add bonuses that are currently being tested by Shuffle Master. A Caribbean Stud Poker bonus and Supreme Pai Gow could come in the future. Hybrid gaming is also being tested and could be introduced in the near future.


- 2008-10-15