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

Zambanini Runs Into It

Level 12 : Blinds 1,200/2,400, 2,400 ante

Matthew Zambanini opened to 5,000 from the cutoff. Drew O'Connell flatted on the button, and Anthony Piacquadio defended his big blind.

On a flop of 8♥6♣6♦ Piacquadio checked, and Zambanini threw out a continuation-bet of 5,5000. Only O'Connell called, and the two saw the Q♦ turn.

Zambanini didn't slow down, as his bet of 14,000 was called, and the Q♠ was put out on the river. Zambanini shoved, and was snap-called by O'Connell, who tabled Q♥10♥ for a full house. Zambanini tabled A♠2♠ as he left the tournament area.

At the other table, Kharlin Sued re-entered and secured a quick double.

Tags: Anthony PiacquadioDrew O'ConnellKharlin SuedMatthew Zambanini