The Borgata’s contemporary design and upscale amenities, including celebrity chef restaurants, high-end shopping, and a world-class spa, set a new standard for luxury gaming resorts. The casino was designed to attract a younger, more sophisticated crowd than the traditional Atlantic City casinos.
The project was a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage (now MGM Resorts International), with a total cost of $1.1 billion. A post shared by Philly Food News A Brief History of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa The idea of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa was first conceived in the late 1990s when Atlantic City was struggling to compete with other gaming destinations such as Las Vegas.