Press of Atlantic City – More than 2,100 people who played in a poker tournament where fake chips were discovered will see a refund from Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
After a three-month investigation, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement issued an order Monday, allowing $1.7 million in prize money and refunds to be distributed to almost half of the people who entered the January contest.
The investigation found that Borgata properly monitored the tournament and was not at fault.
Meanwhile, officials acknowledged that the scam still may lead to other regulatory changes. Unprompted by regulators, Borgata has already begun using new high-tech tournament chips that can be detected with an ultraviolet light.
“The division is engaged in an industry-wide comprehensive review of all the existing tournament standards and those related to future tournament events,” DGE spokeswoman Kerry Langan said.
