Asa Berger
United States
Asa Berger, known as the "Atlantic City Ace," is an American poker player from Chalfont, Pennsylvania. His live tournament career includes cashes at Borgata Fall Poker Open events and a deep run in the 2021 WSOP $500 Reunion. Off the felt, he is a senior mortgage banker with over 25 years of experience.
Early Career
Asa Berger has been a familiar face in the Mid-Atlantic poker scene, particularly at Borgata in Atlantic City. Nicknamed the "Atlantic City Ace," he made early noise at the Borgata Fall Poker Open 2011, where he was spotted building a stack in Event 1, a $400 + $50 No-Limit Hold'em re-entry tournament. He demonstrated aggressive play, taking advantage of empty seats to his left to pick up blinds.
Live Tournament Results
Berger recorded a notable cash in the 2012 Borgata Fall Poker Open: Event 19, a $300 + $40 Big Stack NLH re-entry. He finished in 5th place, earning $2,898. After his elimination, he praised Borgata's tournaments and vowed to return for the Winter Open.
In 2021, Berger participated in the World Series of Poker Event #4: $500 The Reunion No-Limit Hold'em, which drew 12,973 entries. During Day 1b, he was short-stacked but found a miraculous double-up when his pocket nines turned quads against an opponent's pocket fours, leaving him with 160,000 chips. The final result is not recorded in the search results.
Berger also played in the $200,000 GTD Mystery Rush ReDraw at Rivers Casino in October 2022, making it to Day 2 with 112 players remaining. The final outcome is unknown.
Professional Background
Away from poker, Asa Berger works as a Senior Mortgage Banker at Centennial Lending Group LLC in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. He has held senior roles at MCS Mortgage Bankers, DVFG Mortgage Corp., Citizens Financial Mortgage, and World Mortgage, accumulating over 27 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Rider University in 1995.
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