2026 Borgata Big, Big Series

$10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller
Day: 1
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 1
Entries
56
Players Left
13
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Hamlet Finds Dream Turn to Bust Ripnick

Level 3 : Blinds 200/300, 300 ante

Action was picked up on a flop of 2♦6♥9♦ with a pot contested between early position Brandon Hamlet and John Ripnick who was two seats to his left.

When checked to, Ripnick bet out for 2,000 into 4,500, and Hamlet stuck around with a call. he then checked again on the 6♠ turn, and Ripnick sized up to 5,000. Hamlet moved all in, covering his opponent's stack of 17,300. Ripnick made the call.

John Ripnick: J♥J♣ All in
Brandon Hamlet: 7♦6♦

It was pocket jacks at risk yet again, and the Q♥ river couldn't save Ripnick as his chips were handed over to Hamlet.

Tags: Brandon HamletJohn Ripnick