The East Coast poker community is abuzz as the highly anticipated Borgata Fall Poker Open (BFPO) officially kicks off today at the legendary Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Running from November 5 to November 17, the series marks the first return of this beloved seasonal festival since 2019, bringing over $3,000,000 in guaranteed prize money across 16 primary events. Borgata stands as the premier destination for East Coast tournament poker, renowned for its massive guarantees, exceptional service, and the vibrant atmosphere of its new BetMGM Poker Tournament Room. Atlantic City itself, a historical hub for casino gaming, provides an attractive backdrop for players seeking high-stakes action combined with a lively coastal getaway.
The $1 Million Guaranteed Main Event
All eyes are on the $2,700 buy-in BFPO Championship (Main Event), scheduled to run from November 14 to November 18. This flagship tournament features two starting flights and boasts a formidable $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
The excitement is built upon the success of the most recent major championship held at the venue during the “Big Big Buy-In” series in September. That event, the $5,300 BetMGM Poker Millionaire Championship, attracted a staggering 670 entries, creating a final prize pool of $3,350,000. After a dramatic final table, Ardit Kurshumi secured the title and took home an impressive $772,280 following a heads-up deal.
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Spotlight on Exciting Side Events
The BFPO schedule is packed with player favorites and diverse formats to cater to all tastes. The series launches with the popular $600 buy-in Fall Almighty Kick Off, which offers a six-flight structure and a massive $600,000 guarantee.
For players seeking big prizes with a twist, the $570 Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty offers $200,000 guaranteed and runs across four starting flights from November 9-11. Those looking for a slightly smaller, yet still substantial, lead-up to the Main Event can jump into the $1,200 Main Event Warm-Up with a $200,000 guarantee on November 13-14.
In addition to No-Limit Hold’em, the festival ensures that enthusiasts of other poker disciplines are well-served. The $1,100 PLO 8-Max Championship runs on November 8-9 with a $50,000 guarantee for Pot-Limit Omaha fans. Furthermore, a dedicated Mixed Game schedule, championed by players like Esther ‘ETay’ Taylor, will run from November 4-11, featuring seven events with buy-ins mostly at $500, and including games such as H.O.R.S.E., Deuce-7 No Limit Single Draw, and Omaha Hi-Lo.
Players looking to win their way into the biggest events can still take advantage of online step satellites starting as low as $2 on the BetMGM Poker platform.
2025 The Borgata Fall Poker Open Full Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-In | GTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 5 | 11:15 AM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1A | $600 | $600,000 |
| 5:15 PM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1B | $600 | $600,000 | |
| Thursday, November 6 | 11:15 AM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1C | $600 | $600,000 |
| 2:15 PM | 2 | Deep, Deeper, Deepest Series: Deep Stack (NLH) | $250 | $20,000 | |
| 5:15 PM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1D | $600 | $600,000 | |
| Friday, November 7 | 11:15 AM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1E | $600 | $600,000 |
| 5:15 PM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1F | $600 | $600,000 | |
| Saturday, November 8 | 11:15 AM | 3 | Saturday Series (No Limit Hold’Em) | $450 | $100,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 2 | / | $600,000 | |
| 1:15 PM | 4 | Pot Limit Omaha (8 Max) Championship Day 1 | $1,100 | $50,000 | |
| 2:15 PM | 5 | Deep, Deeper, Deepest Series: Deeper Stack (NLH) | $350 | $30,000 | |
| Sunday, November 9 | 9:15 AM | 6 | Senior’s Championship (50+, No Limit Hold’Em) | $365 | $50,000 |
| 11:15 AM | 7 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1A | $570 | $200,000 | |
| 12:15 PM | 1 | Fall Poker Open Kick Off (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 3 | / | $600,000 | |
| 12:15 PM | 4 | Pot Limit Omaha (8 Max) Championship Day 2 | / | $50,000 | |
| 5:15 PM | 7 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1B | $570 | $200,000 | |
| Monday, November 10 | 11:15 AM | 7 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1C | $570 | $200,000 |
| 5:15 PM | 7 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1D | $570 | $200,000 | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | 11:15 AM | 9 | Progressive Knock Out Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1A | $880 | $400,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 7 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 2 | / | $200,000 | |
| 5:15 PM | 9 | Progressive Knock Out Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1B | $880 | $400,000 | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | 11:15 AM | 9 | Progressive Knock Out Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1C | $880 | $400,000 |
| 2:15 PM | 10 | Deep, Deeper, Deepest Series: Deepest Stack (NLH) | $450 | $40,000 | |
| 5:15 PM | 9 | Progressive Knock Out Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1D | $880 | $400,000 | |
| Thursday, November 13 | 11:15 AM | 12 | Fall Poker Open Main Event Warm Up (No Limit Hold’em) Day 1A | $1,200 | $200,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 9 | Progressive Knock Out Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 2 | / | $400,000 | |
| 2:15 PM | 13 | Double Green Bounty Builder Shoot Out (No Limit Hold’Em) | $300 | $15,000 | |
| 4:15 PM | 12 | Fall Poker Open Main Event Warm Up (No Limit Hold’em) Day 1B | $1,200 | $200,000 | |
| Friday, November 14 | 12:15 PM | 12 | Fall Poker Open Main Event Warm Up (No Limit Hold’em) Day 2 | / | $200,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 14 | Fall Poker Open Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1A | $2,700 | $1,000,000 | |
| Saturday, November 15 | 12:15 PM | 14 | Fall Poker Open Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1B | $2,700 | $1,000,000 |
| Sunday, November 16 | 11:15 AM | 11 | Ladie’s Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) | $300 | $25,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 14 | Fall Poker Open Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 2 | / | $1,000,000 | |
| 2:15 PM | 15 | 6-Max Deep Stack Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 1 | $1,650 | $100,000 | |
| Monday, November 17 | 12:15 PM | 14 | Fall Poker Open Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 3 | / | $1,000,000 |
| 12:15 PM | 15 | 6-Max Deep Stack Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 2 | $1,650 | $100,000 | |
| 1:15 PM | 16 | Borgata Big Chip Bounty (No Limit Hold’Em) | $1,050 | / | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | 12:15 PM | 14 | Fall Poker Open Championship (No Limit Hold’Em) Day 4 | / | $1,000,000 |
Recapping the Big Big Buy-In Success
The recent Borgata Big Big Buy-In tournament series, which took place in September, was a resounding success and set a high bar for the BFPO. The series, which celebrated the official grand opening of the new BetMGM Poker Tournament Room, featured over $6,500,000 in guarantees across just nine high-buy-in events. This ambitious schedule paid off, as many tournaments exceeded their guarantees. The $2,200 Big, Big Kick-Off event, for example, drew 572 entries for a $1,114,000 prize pool, which was ultimately won by Grant Wang for $171,075.
Crucially, the series demonstrated a strong appetite for varied formats. Mixed-game enthusiasts were thrilled with the offerings, which included a $2,500 9-Game Mix. This event generated 90 entries, and ultimately saw poker pro Matt Glantz claim the title and a top prize of $67,661. The overall success and massive prize pools generated during the Big Big Buy-In series have undeniably raised expectations for the Borgata Fall Poker Open.
