$350 for a Shot at $200K: My Next Stop at the Borgata Pure Grind Series

After I finish playing the WSOP Circuit PLO/NL event, I’ll be heading back home to New Jersey to play the $200,000 Guaranteed Pure Grind Series at the Borgata in Atlantic City. I’ll be playing the Saturday day flight.

If you’re looking for a big-guarantee tournament with a low buy-in, or you’re curious how the Pure Grind Series works, here’s a quick look at the event.

The Event: $350 Pure Grind Series at the Borgata

The Pure Grind Series kicked off at the Borgata with two starting flights on opening day:

• Flight A: 11:15 AM
• Flight B: 5:15 PM

Here’s how the tournament is set up:

Detail	What it means
Buy-in: $350	The cost to enter
Guarantee: $200,000	The prize pool is promised to be at least $200K
Starting flights: 8	Eight different Day 1 sessions to choose from
Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa	Atlantic City, New Jersey
Age requirement: 21+	You must be 21 or older to play
My flight: Saturday day flight	The session I’ll be starting in

With a $350 buy-in, a $200K guarantee and eight starting flights, this event is set up to draw a big field.

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What Are Flights, in Plain Terms?

The Pure Grind Series has eight starting flights. Here’s what that means:

• Several Day 1s. Instead of everyone starting at the same time, players can choose from different starting sessions.
• Pick the one that fits. You play the flight that works best with your schedule.
• Survivors move on. Players who finish their flight with chips advance to the next day.
• One prize pool. Everyone who advances plays together for the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Why I’m Playing the Saturday Day Flight

I’ll be coming straight off the WSOP Circuit, so timing matters. The Saturday day flight gives me time to travel back to New Jersey, reset, and sit down fresh.

Weekend flights are usually some of the busiest, which means a bigger field and more chips in play.

What’s Next: From the WSOP Circuit to the Borgata

First up is the WSOP Circuit PLO/NL event. After that, I’m heading back to New Jersey, and on Saturday I’ll be at the Borgata for the day flight of the $200K Pure Grind Series.

Event link:  https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/wsop-circuit-turning-stone/

Conclusion

After the WSOP Circuit PLO/NL event, I’m heading back to New Jersey to play the $350, $200,000 guaranteed Pure Grind Series at the Borgata. With eight starting flights and a big guarantee, it’s a great event for anyone playing poker in Atlantic City this fall.

If you’re at the Borgata on Saturday, come say hi at the tables. Wish me luck!

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