ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 12, 2023) –Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa will dazzle guests and on-lookers with a luminous drone show in partnership with Verge Aero on Monday, July 3 at 9 p.m. Featuring 500 drones to light up the Atlantic City sky above the luxury casino resort, spectators will enjoy over 10 minutes of a dramatically choreographed spectacular using cutting edge technology in celebration of Borgata’s 20^th Anniversary and Independence Day.  

“As we commemorate this pivotal milestone in Borgata’s history, we want to captivate our visitors with a celebratory drone show,” said Travis Lunn, President & COO, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “This incredible show is a kick-off to a summer of celebration for Borgata’s 20^th Anniversary. While visiting the resort, our guests will enjoy an array of specialty anniversary menu items throughout our restaurants, entertainment throughout the summer, and exceptional 20^th Anniversary grand prizes.” 

Borgata’s public viewing area for the show will be at the BetMGM Surface Parking Lot. A variety of food and beverage offerings, including beer, sodas, snacks, and candy will be available for purchase. The event viewing area will open at 7 p.m.

Verge Aero is a leading drone show technology provider founded in 2015. They developed their own purpose-built drones and software to work together to create spectacular drone shows on the global stage, including performances for professional athletic teams, music videos, and winning the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell during America’s Got Talent Extreme 2022.

"I am excited that our drone technology is a part of the Borgata’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and can help bring their story to life in a way that feels exciting and special to all the attendees,” said Nils Thorjussen, CEO, Verge Aero. “Our performance at the Borgata delivers a dynamic and special experience by combining the vibrant mix of colors and movements of the drones with energetic music." 

Recently, Verge Aero produced the well-known drone show Pep Rally above the iconic Philadelphia Art Museum prior to the Big Game in February. 

For more information about Borgata or to make reservations, please call 609.317.1000 or visit www.theborgata.com.  

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About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination and market-leading casino resort, offering an unparalleled travel and entertainment experience on the East Coast. Features and amenities include 2,000 luxurious hotel rooms and suites; 106,000 square feet of meeting and event space; 161,000 square feet of gaming space; 2,400-seat Event Center; 900-seat Music Box theater; Premier Nightclub; two race and sports books; 11 retail boutiques; 13 fine dining and casual restaurants; Spa Toccare, connected to an indoor pool and adjacent outdoor garden; a Roman-style outdoor pool and Borgata Beer Garden. The Water Club, soon to be renamed The MGM Tower, at Borgata features 757 guestrooms and suites; 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space; two indoor and two outdoor heated pools with distinct experiences; and five boutique retail shops. Borgata is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey. For more information, please visit theborgata.com, or follow Borgata on @BorgataAC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Borgata offers online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites, borgatacasino.com, borgatapoker.com, and borgatasports.com. Borgata is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).

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