Nightclub situated at Borgata in Atlantic City, with almost a decade of operation, is set to shut down.
In the heart of Atlantic City, the iconic Premier Nightclub at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is set to bid farewell to its loyal patrons on August 31, 2025. The venue's final shows will be graced by the presence of Timmy Trumpet on August 30 and Stafford Brothers on the closing night.
MGM Resorts, the owner of Borgata, purchased Boyd Gaming's 50% stake in the resort back in 2016 for $900 million. Since then, Premier Nightclub, designed by Josh Held, has been a popular destination for top DJs, with names like DJ Pauly D, James Kennedy, Laidback Luke, and Timmy Trumpet frequently taking the stage.
As for what will replace Premier Nightclub, the plans remain a mystery. MGM has not revealed any details about the venue's successor, and there's no indication that the recent cosmetic refreshes at the resort, including the $10 million allocation in 2023, are directly related to the replacement.
The Borgata has undergone significant changes in the past. The Borgata's Water Club hotel tower and its more than 700 guestrooms underwent a $55 million upgrade and rebrand to the MGM Tower in 2023. However, these changes do not seem to be linked to the Premier Nightclub's replacement.
The financial landscape of the casino industry in Atlantic City has been shifting. Last year, Borgata made a gross operating profit of $208.6 million, while Hard Rock's profit improved by 8%, reaching $135.5 million. However, Borgata's profit declined by the same margin, amounting to $163.1 million. In Q1 of 2025, Borgata's profit was $48.2 million, representing a 7% year-over-year loss. Hard Rock, on the other hand, saw a 3% gain, with a profit of $27 million in Q1 of the same year.
Nik Rytterstrom, Borgata's president and chief operating officer, expressed his gratitude to the team and loyal guests for making Premier one of Atlantic City's most iconic nightlife destinations. He also announced that an announcement about the replacement of Premier Nightclub will be made later.
As we await the reveal of what's next for the Premier Nightclub's space, the industry watches with anticipation, knowing that whatever follows will undoubtedly be a new chapter in the story of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
- Josh Held designed the Premier Nightclub, a popular destination at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.
- MGM Resorts, the current owner of Borgata, purchased Boyd Gaming's 50% stake in the resort back in 2016 for $900 million.
- Timmy Trumpet and Stafford Brothers are set to perform at Premier Nightclub's final shows before it closes on August 31, 2025.
- The financial landscape of the casino industry in Atlantic City has been shifting, with Borgata, Hard Rock, and Ocean Casino reporting varying profits.
- Borgata's President and COO, Nik Rytterstrom, announced that an announcement about the replacement of Premier Nightclub will be made later.
- The Borgata has undergone significant changes in the past, with the Water Club Hotel Tower and its guestrooms receiving a $55 million upgrade and rebrand in 2023.
- MGM Resorts has not revealed any details about the successor to Premier Nightclub, and there's no indication that the recent cosmetic refreshes at the resort are directly related to the replacement.
