Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is set to make waves on the East Coast this September with The Borgata Big, Big Buy-In Event, celebrating the grand opening of its brand-new BetMGM Poker Tournament Room. Running September 8–17, 2025, the festival boasts more than $6.5 million in guarantees across nine major events plus side tournaments. With buy-ins ranging from $580 to $10,000, the series promises something for both serious grinders and high rollers alike.
Main Event: The Millionaire Championship
The centerpiece is the $5,300 BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship, featuring a $3 million guarantee and $1 million guaranteed to the winner. With three Day 1 flights (Sept 13–15), survivors advance to Day 2 (Sept 16) and play down to a champion on Sept 17. Players start with 40,000 chips and 60-minute levels, making this one of the best-structured majors of the year.
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Other Festival Highlights
The action opens with the $2,200 Big, Big Kickoff ($1M GTD) and includes diverse formats like a $2,500 E-Tay/s Big, Big 9-Game Mix, a $2,200 Big, Big PKO Bounty ($500K GTD), and a rake-free $10K BetMGM Big, Big Balled high roller event.
PLO players get their shot in a $2,200 Big, Big 8-Max event, while a $1,100 Big, Big $10K Bankroll Builder survivor event awards $10K to one in ten players. Satellites, including a $580 mega-satellite guaranteeing 25 seats to the Championship, ensure plenty of chances to qualify.
And for mixed-game fans, Borgata has added a two-day $1,100 Big, Big Welcome H.O.R.S.E. event, kicking off on September 7 as one of the daily grind highlights leading into the series.
Borgata Big, Big Buy-In Event Full Schedule
| Event # | Date | Time | Event | Buy-In | GTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon Sept 8 | 10:15 AM | Day 1A – Big, Big Kick Off | $2,200 | $1,000,000 |
| Mon Sept 8 | 4:15 PM | Day 1B – Big, Big Kick Off | $2,200 | ||
| Tues Sept 9 | 12:15 PM | Day 2 – Big, Big Kick Off | |||
| 2 | Tues Sept 9 | 10:15 AM | Day 1 – E-Tay’s Big, Big 9 Game Mix | $2,500 | $250,000 |
| Wed Sept 10 | 10:15 AM | Day 2 – E-Tay’s Big, Big 9 Game Mix | |||
| 3 | Tues Sept 9 | 1:15 PM | Big, Big $10K Bankroll Builder | $1,100 | 10 Winners GTD |
| 4 | Wed Sept 10 | 10:15 AM | Day 1A – Big, Big PKO Bounty | $2,200 | $500,000 |
| Wed Sept 10 | 4:15 PM | Day 1B – Big, Big PKO Bounty | $2,200 | ||
| Thurs Sept 11 | 12:15 PM | Day 2 – Big, Big PKO Bounty | |||
| 5 | Thurs Sept 11 | 1:15 PM | Day 1 – BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller | $10,000 | $500,000 |
| Fri Sept 12 | 11:15 AM | Day 2 – BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller | |||
| 6 | Fri Sept 12 | 11:15 AM | Day 1 – Big, Big Pot Limit Omaha 8 Max | $2,200 | $200,000 |
| Sat Sept 13 | 12:15 PM | Day 2 – Big, Big Pot Limit Omaha 8 Max | |||
| 7 | Fri Sept 12 | 2:15 PM | Big, Big Championship Qualifier | $580 | 25 Seats GTD |
| 8 | Sat Sept 13 | 11:15 AM | Day 1A – BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship | $5,300 | $3,000,000 and |
| Sun Sept 14 | 11:15 AM | Day 1B – BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship | $5,300 | $1,000,000 for 1st | |
| Mon Sept 15 | 11:15 AM | Day 1C – BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship | $5,300 | ||
| Tues Sept 16 | 11:15 AM | Day 2 – BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship | |||
| Wed Sept 17 | 12:15 PM | Day 3 – BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship | |||
| 9 | Tues Sept 16 | 1:15 PM | Big, Big “Bye” Finale | $1,500 | $100,000 |
Borgata has leaned into player-friendly touches like reduced rake, rake-free high rollers, and creative formats. Combined with Atlantic City’s premier poker setting, this series offers something for everyone—from seasoned pros chasing seven figures to mixed-game fans enjoying rare East Coast offerings.
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