Big Big Series at Borgata: $6,000,000 Guaranteed by BetMGM Poker

From September 13 to 23, 2026, Borgata will host the Big, Big Series of poker tournaments with a guarantee of over $6,000,000 and a variety of formats from BetMGM Poker.

From September 13 to 23, 2026, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City) will host a major poker tournament series — the Big, Big Series , organized with the support of BetMGM Poker. The series is dedicated to the anniversary of the opening of the BetMGM Poker Tournament Room and promises to be the biggest event of the summer: the schedule features over $6,000,000 in guaranteed prize pools, a wide variety of formats and buy-ins, as well as special offers for festival guests. Main Event of the Series: $3,000,000 Championship The festival’s main tournament will be the $5,300 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship with a $3,000,000 guarantee — the largest share of the series’ prize pool. The tournament will have several starting flights: Day 1A: September 19, 12:15 PM Day 1B: September 20, 12:15 PM Day 1C: September 21, 12:15 PM Players who advance from any starting flight return to the tables for Day 2 (September 22). Registration remains open until the start of Day 2 — meaning even those who didn’t play a starting flight can join the battle for the title and big prizes. The final day of the tournament will be September 23. Before the Championship, there will be the $2,200 Big, Big Kick Off — the series’ first tournament with a seven-figure guarantee. Two starting flights will be held on September 14 (11:15 AM and 6:15 PM), with the final on September 15. The prize pool is $1,000,000 . Another major tournament is the $2,200 Big, Big Borgata Mystery Bounty with a $500,000 guarantee. In this format, part of the prize pool is distributed as random bounties (rewards for knocking out opponents). Two starting flights and the final will take place on September 17. High Roller Tournaments: Big, Big Baller and Qualifiers High-stakes players can look forward to the $10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller , which starts on September 17. This is a two-day tournament with a $500,000 guarantee. Registration is open until the start of Day 2 (September 18). Notably, according to the schedule, the buy-in is covered by BetMGM Poker, making participation especially attractive for qualifiers. You can enter this prestigious tournament not only directly, but also through special qualifiers: $1,100 Big, Big Baller Milestone Qualifier — September 15, 7:15 PM. One in ten participants wins a ticket to the Big, Big Baller. Big, Big Baller Shootouts — a series of satellites on September 17 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, also awarding seats in the high roller. Mixes, Omaha, and Turbo Tournaments: Variety of Formats The Big, Big Series offers not only classic No-Limit Hold’em tournaments, but also a wide range of other formats: $1,100 Big, Big Welcome: H.O.R.S.E. — opens the series on September 13, $25,000 guarantee, two-day tournament. H.O.R.S.E. is a mix of five disciplines: Hold’em, Omaha Hi-Lo, Razz, Stud, and Stud Hi-Lo. E-Tay's $2,500 Big, Big 9 Game Mix — September 15, two-day tournament with a $150,000 guarantee, where players compete in nine different poker disciplines. $2,200 Big, Big Pot Limit Omaha (8 Max) — September 18, $200,000 guarantee, Pot Limit Omaha format, maximum 8 players per table. For fans of fast-paced tournaments, there are several one-day events: $1,100 Big, Big One Day: Bankroll Builder — September 15, $100,000 guarantee. Every tenth participant receives $10,000. $1,100 Big, Big One Day: Shot Clock Turbo — September 18, $100,000 guarantee, tournament with an accelerated decision timer. $5,100 Big, Big BetMGM Series Saver Survivor — September 22, Survivor format: one in ten wins $50,000, with at least three winners guaranteed. $1,100 Big, Big Bye Finale — September 22, the series’ final tournament with a $100,000 guarantee. Borgata Big, Big Series 2026 Schedule Below is the main schedule of the series’ key events: September 13 — $1,100 Big, Big Welcome: H.O.R.S.E., $25,000 guarantee September 14 — $2,200 Big, Big Kick Off, $1,000,000 guarantee, two flights September 15 — $1,100 Big, Big One Day: Bankroll Builder, $100,000 guarantee September 15 — E-Tay's $2,500 Big, Big 9 Game Mix, $150,000 guarantee September 17 — $2,200 Big, Big Borgata Mystery Bounty, $500,000 guarantee September 17 — $10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller, $500,000 guarantee September 18 — $2,200 Big, Big Pot Limit Omaha (8 Max), $200,000 guarantee September 18 — $1,100 Big, Big One Day: Shot Clock Turbo, $100,000 guarantee September 19-21 — $5,300 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship, $3,000,000 guarantee, three starting days September 22 — $5,100 Big, Big BetMGM Series Saver Survivor, $50,000 to every tenth player, at least three winners September 22 — $1,100 Big, Big Bye Finale, $100,000 guarantee In addition to these events, every day from September 17 to 22 at 7:45 PM there will be $500 No-Limit Hold'em Super Turbo — fast tournaments with a short structure, allowing players to quickly get back in the action after busting from a main event. Ways to Enter: Satellites and Qualifiers The organizers have provided many ways to enter the main tournaments of the series at an affordable price. This is especially important for players with a limited bankroll who dream of playing the $5,300 Championship with a $3,000,000 guarantee. Three special qualifiers with a $600 buy-in will award at least 50 seats to the main championship: September 18: 25 guaranteed seats in the Championship September 19: Big, Big 2nd Chance Championship Qualifier — 15 seats September 20: Big, Big Last Chance Championship Qualifier — 10 seats This gives players three chances to turn $600 into a ticket to the series’ biggest tournament. On the very first day of the festival — September 13 — Super Sattie Sunday kicks off: from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, milestone qualifiers will run every even hour. Among them: $250 1-in-10 qualifiers — a chance to win a ticket to any $2,200 buy-in tournament $140 1-in-10 qualifiers — seats to any $1,100 tournament in the series $1,000 Borgata Big 3 — starts at 4:00 PM This is especially relevant since most of the series’ key events have $1,100 and $2,200 buy-ins. Accommodation and Special Offers for Guests For participants planning to stay for the entire series, Borgata has prepared a special offer: Big, Big Stay & Play Bonus — 10 nights for $999 (plus taxes and resort fees) for check-in on September 13 and check-out on September 23. Gold+ status holders in the MGM Rewards program are exempt from resort fees. Discounts are available for those staying for a shorter period. The full offer can be booked until August 29 with promo code BIGBIG, while rooms are available. Summary Table of Key Tournaments and Guarantees Date Tournament Buy-in Guarantee Format September 13 Big, Big Welcome: H.O.R.S.E. $1,100 $25,000 H.O.R.S.E., 2 days September 14 Big, Big Kick Off $2,200 $1,000,000 NLHE, 2 flights September 15 Big, Big One Day: Bankroll Builder $1,100 $100,000 NLHE, 1 day September 15 E-Tay's Big, Big 9 Game Mix $2,500 $150,000 9-Game Mix, 2 days September 17 Big, Big Borgata Mystery Bounty $2,200 $500,000 NLHE Mystery Bounty September 17 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller $10,200 $500,000 NLHE High Roller, 2 days September 18 Big, Big Pot Limit Omaha (8 Max) $2,200 $200,000 PLO, 2 days September 18 Big, Big One Day: Shot Clock Turbo $1,100 $100,000 NLHE, 1 day, turbo September 19-21 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship $5,300 $3,000,000 NLHE, 3 starting days September 22 Big, Big BetMGM Series Saver Survivor $5,100 3 x $50,000 Survivor September 22 Big, Big Bye Finale $1,100 $100,000 NLHE, 1 day September 17-22 NLHE Super Turbo (every evening) $500 — NLHE, turbo, 1 day What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great source of inspiration and practical ideas. First, the structure of the Borgata Big, Big Series shows how important format variety is: the schedule includes not only classic Hold’em, but also mixed games, Omaha, Mystery Bounty tournaments, and fast Super Turbo events. This confirms the high demand for different disciplines and could be a reason for PPPoker club management to expand their own schedules by adding more unique tournaments and mixed games. Second, the focus on satellites and qualifiers with affordable buy-ins is an important signal for online club organizers. Even the series’ largest events rely on mass participation by offering many ways to qualify. For PPPoker, this means that regular satellites and ticket giveaways can attract more players and increase club loyalty. Finally, Borgata’s experience with hotel packages and bonuses for regular participants can be adapted to the online environment of PPPoker. For example, clubs can offer “weekend series” with bonuses for playing all tournaments, reward players for a streak of successful performances, or create special leaderboards with prizes for the most active participants. This approach strengthens the community and makes the game more appealing for all types of players.