2026 Borgata Big, Big Series

$10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller
Day: 2
12
Event Info
2026 Borgata Big, Big Series
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
8♠8♣
Prize
$169,220
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,200
Prize Pool
$690,000
Total Entries
69
Places Paid
9
Level Info
Level
22
Blinds
15,000 / 25,000
Ante
25,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
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Players Left
1
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Stefanski Gets One Through

Level 18 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

David Stefanski opened to 20,000 from late position. Drew O'Connell called on the button, and Matt Glantz did the same from the big blind.

On a flop of 4♣K♣4♥ Stefanski bet 15,000 into the middle, and both of his opponents folded.

Tags: David StefanskiDrew O'ConnellMatt Glantz

Level: 18

Blinds: 5,000/10,000

Ante: 10,000

Becker and O'Connell Chop

Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Action folded all the way around to Drew O'Connell in the small blind, who announced a raise to 20,000 with Q♥4♠. Big blind Jeremy Becker defended with Q♠6♠

The J♦Q♣A♠ flop saw O'Connell bet out for 12,000, and Becker came along for a call. He then bet out for 20,000 when checked to on the 3♠ turn, and O'Connell paid to see the 8♣ river.

Both players tapped the table, and the two chopped the pot.

Tags: Drew O'ConnellJeremy Becker

Stefanski Gets Some Back

Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

David Stefanski limped in from the small blind holding A♥9♠ and Drew O'Connell checked his option in the big, holding J♥8♠

David then check-called a bet of 10,000 on the 3♥10♠5♠ flop, and did the same on the 6♠ turn, bringing both players to the K♠ river.

They both checked, and Stefanski's flush with a nine just pipped O'Connell's eight.

Tags: David StefanskiDrew O'Connell

O'Connell Eats Into Stefanski's Chip Lead

Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Michael Gagliano opened to 18,000 from early position with 7♥7♦. Action folded to David Stefanski on the button, who put in a three-bet to 44,000. Drew O'Connell then moved all in for 152,000 from the small blind. Gagliano folded, and Stefanski called.

Drew O'Connell: J♠J♦ All in
David Stefanski: 10♠10♥

The Q♣K♣Q♥ flop was good for O'Connell, as were both the 4♣ turn and the 5♦ river, giving him the full double.

Tags: David StefanskiDrew O'ConnellMichael Gagliano

Wilson Wins Blind on Blind

Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Action folded around to Clemen Deng in the small blind, who limped in with J♠10♠. Brock Wilson made it 25,000 to go in the big blind, and Deng stuck in the call.

Action checked through on the 9♥9♦8♥ flop, bringing in the K♠ turn. The same action occurred, and both players tapped the table again on the 5♥ river. Wilson won the pot with his two pair.

Tags: Brock WilsonClemen Deng

Deng Doubles Through O'Connell

Level 17 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Clemen Deng
Clemen Deng

Drew O'Connell opened to 16,000 from early position. Action folded around to big blind Clemen Deng, who moved all in for 82,000. O'Connell snap-called.

Clemen Deng: A♠3♠ All in
Drew O'Connell: A♦K♥

Deng needed some help, and that's exactly what came in the form of a 2♦3♦4♥ flop. The 10♣ turn changed nothing, and neither did the 8♥ river as Deng secured a massive double.

Tags: Clemen DengDrew O'Connell

Level: 17

Blinds: 4,000/8,000

Ante: 8,000

Glantz Takes a Stand

Level 16 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

David Stefanski opened to 12,000 from early position holding A♦7♠

Action folded around to Matt Glantz on the button, and he opted to three-bet, choosing 38,000 as his sizing. Stefanski quickly let his hand go.

Tags: David StefanskiMatt Glantz

Deng Left Short

Level 16 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Action folded to Michael Gagliano in the small blind, who limped in with A♣7♣. Clemen Deng checked his option in the big blind with K♠9♥

The J♣6♣6♦ flop went check-check, bringing in the 9♣ on the turn. Gagliano then bet out 7,000, and Deng stuck in the call.

The river 5♣ saw Gagliano carry on for 12,000, which sent Deng into the tank. After quite some time, Deng raised to 55,000,

It was now Gagliano's turn to tank, and he eventually opted on a call, winning the pot.

Tags: Clemen DengMichael Gagliano