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
Players Left 1 / 69

Vaysman Turns Straight Into a Double

Level 10 : Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante

Daniel Escherich opened to 3,500 under the gun, and action folded all the way around to Justin Vaysman, whoo defended his big blind.

He then checked the 7♥2♠8♣ flop, and called a bet of 1,600 from his opponent. The turn brought in the 9♦ and Vaysman checked for a second time. Escherich put his opponent all in, and Vaysman snap-called.

Justin Vaysman: 6♠5♣ All in
Daniel Escherich: Q♠10♦

Vaysman didn't have the check mark just yet, but was in great shape to double as his opponent was looking for a higher straight. The 7♣ river was good for Vaysman, as he handed his chips to the dealer to be counted. Once done, Escherich forked over the 10,400 he owed his opponent.

Elsewhere, Matthew Zambanini re-entered.

Tags: Daniel EscherichJustin VaysmanMatthew Zambanini