Borgata Summer Poker Open Powered by BetMGM Poker

Atlantic City is gearing up for a summer showdown as the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa proudly presents the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open, powered by BetMGM Poker. Running from July 16-31, this highly anticipated festival promises over $4 million in guaranteed prize pools, drawing in players from across the East Coast and beyond for a thrilling 16 days of poker action.

In an exciting development for poker enthusiasts, *PokerNews* has announced a new partnership with BetMGM Poker, confirming their return to the Borgata felt to deliver comprehensive live coverage. Their team will be on the ground, capturing every significant moment, from crucial chip counts and pivotal hand updates to exclusive winner interviews and vibrant tournament floor photography across six of the series' most prominent events.

Shirley Ang, Senior Global Live Events Manager at *PokerNews*, expressed her enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "We're thrilled to partner with BetMGM Poker to bring PokerNews live reporting back to Borgata. Borgata has built a reputation for hosting some of the East Coast's best tournament series, and we're excited to showcase the players, the stories, and the big moments throughout this summer's festival."

The *PokerNews* live reporting schedule is stacked with high-stakes events, ensuring fans won't miss a beat. Coverage will include the $600 Deep Stack Kick Off, boasting a $1,000,000 guarantee, and the $650 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship with a $75,000 guarantee. Also under the spotlight will be the $650 Super Deep 6-Max ($200,000 guaranteed), the $500 Borgata Almighty Stack ($750,000 guaranteed), and the $580 Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty ($250,000 guaranteed). The series culminates with the prestigious $2,700 Summer Poker Open Championship, which also carries a hefty $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The festival kicks off with a bang with the $600 Deep Stack Kick Off, featuring six starting flights all vying for a share of the impressive $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. This event is a perennial favorite, known for attracting massive fields and setting the tone for the entire series.

Another significant highlight is the $500 Borgata Almighty Stack. This event offers players a chance at a substantial $750,000 guaranteed prize pool, spread across six opening flights, providing ample opportunity for participants to build a stack and make a deep run. The structure typically allows for generous starting chips, living up to its "Almighty" moniker.

The grand finale of the series is the $2,700 Summer Poker Open Championship. This centerpiece event features three starting flights, leading into three more days of intense competition as players battle for the coveted title and a piece of the $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. This championship is often a proving ground for both seasoned pros and rising stars.

Beyond the marquee No-Limit Hold'em tournaments, the schedule caters to a diverse range of poker disciplines. Omaha specialists will have their moment in the $650 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, while the $650 Super Deep 6-Max promises fast-paced, strategic action for those who prefer a shorter table. The popular Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty event makes a return later in the series, adding an exciting element of surprise as mystery bounties come into play on Day 2, injecting an extra layer of thrill into the competition.

The action at Borgata won't be confined to tournament tables alone. Throughout the series, the casino will host several featured cash game livestreams, offering fans even more ways to follow the high-stakes drama. These include the PLO Live Stream, Raf's Game, the Borgata Big Game, and a Signature $2/$5 No-Limit Hold'em cash game, ensuring that the poker community has constant access to compelling content from Atlantic City.

Here is a full breakdown of the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open schedule:

| Date | Time | Day | Tournament | Guarantee | |---|---|---|---|---| | Wed, Jul 15 | 11:15 a.m. | — | Borgata Big 4 | 5 Packages Guaranteed | | Wed, Jul 15 | 2:15 p.m. | — | Out the Gate | 5 Packages Guaranteed | | Wed, Jul 15 | 5:15 p.m. | — | $5K Your Way (1 in 10) | $15,000 | | Thu, Jul 16 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1A | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Thu, Jul 16 | 3:15 p.m. | — | $5K Bankroll Builder | $30,000 | | Thu, Jul 16 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Thu, Jul 16 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Monster Stack Turbo Nightly | — | | Fri, Jul 17 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1C | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Fri, Jul 17 | 3:15 p.m. | — | The "One Shot" Freezeout | $25,000 | | Fri, Jul 17 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1D | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Fri, Jul 17 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Friday Night Super Deep Frenzy | — | | Sat, Jul 18 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1E | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Sat, Jul 18 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1F | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Sat, Jul 18 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Double Board Bomb Pot PLO | $10,000 | | Sun, Jul 19 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Sun, Jul 19 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Borgata Sunday Series | $100,000 | | Sun, Jul 19 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Pot-Limit Big O | $15,000 | | Sun, Jul 19 | 5:15 p.m. | — | $3K Second Chance Turbo Survivor | $15,000 | | Sun, Jul 19 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Sunday Night Turbo | $5,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 10:15 a.m. | — | Seniors Championship | $50,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1A | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $75,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 12 p.m. | Day 3 | Deep Stack Kick Off | $1,000,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 12:15 p.m. | — | True Triple Stack Turbo | $15,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 1:15 p.m. | — | H.O.S.E. | $15,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $75,000 | | Mon, Jul 20 | 7:15 p.m. | — | $2K Turbo Survivor | $5,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1A | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Pot-Limit Omaha Championship | $75,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 1:15 p.m. | — | T.O.R.S.E. | $15,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 2:15 p.m. | — | 5 Card PLO | $20,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Tue, Jul 21 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Deep Stack Super Turbo | $5,000 | | Wed, Jul 22 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1C | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Wed, Jul 22 | 1:15 p.m. | — | H.O.R.S.E. | $15,000 | | Wed, Jul 22 | 2:15 p.m. | — | PLO/NLH | $15,000 | | Wed, Jul 22 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1D | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Wed, Jul 22 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Triple Green Chip Bounty | $5,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1A | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 1:15 p.m. | — | O.E. | $20,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Mad Max (8 Max to 6 Max) | $25,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Thu, Jul 23 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Monster Stack Turbo Nightly | — | | Fri, Jul 24 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1C | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Fri, Jul 24 | 12 p.m. | Day 3 | Super Deep 6 Max | $200,000 | | Fri, Jul 24 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Stud Hi-Lo | $15,000 | | Fri, Jul 24 | 4:15 p.m. | — | Ladies Championship | $15,000 | | Fri, Jul 24 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1D | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Fri, Jul 24 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Friday Night Super Deep Frenzy | — | | Sat, Jul 25 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1E | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Sat, Jul 25 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Omaha Hi-Lo | $15,000 | | Sat, Jul 25 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1F | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Sat, Jul 25 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Double Board Bomb Pot PLO | $10,000 | | Sun, Jul 26 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Sun, Jul 26 | 12:15 p.m. | Day 1A | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Sun, Jul 26 | 1:15 p.m. | — | H.O.E. | $15,000 | | Sun, Jul 26 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Mega Summer Poker Open Championship Qualifier (1 in 10) | 10 Seats Guaranteed | | Sun, Jul 26 | 4:15 p.m. | — | $5K Re-Up Survivor | $50,000 | | Sun, Jul 26 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Sunday Night Turbo | $5,000 | | Mon, Jul 27 | 12 p.m. | Day 3 | Borgata Almighty Stack | $750,000 | | Mon, Jul 27 | 12:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Mon, Jul 27 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Bounty Ladder Shootout | $10,000 | | Mon, Jul 27 | 5:15 p.m. | — | Qualifier: Event 22: SUPO Championship (1 in 10) | 5 Seats Guaranteed | | Mon, Jul 27 | 7:15 p.m. | — | $2K Turbo Survivor | $5,000 | | Tue, Jul 28 | 12:15 p.m. | Day 1C | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Tue, Jul 28 | 3:15 p.m. | — | Borgata Forty Bigs | $20,000 | | Tue, Jul 28 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Deep Stack Super Turbo | $5,000 | | Wed, Jul 29 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1A | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty | $250,000 | | Wed, Jul 29 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Wed, Jul 29 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Deep Stack Semi-Turbo One Day | $35,000 | | Wed, Jul 29 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1B | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty | $250,000 | | Wed, Jul 29 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Triple Green Chip Bounty | $5,000 | | Thu, Jul 30 | 11:15 a.m. | Day 1C | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty | $250,000 | | Thu, Jul 30 | 12 p.m. | Day 3 | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Thu, Jul 30 | 5:15 p.m. | Day 1D | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty | $250,000 | | Thu, Jul 30 | 7:15 p.m. | — | Monster Stack Turbo Nightly | $5,000 | | Fri, Jul 31 | 12 p.m. | Day 2 | Monster Mirror Mystery Bounty | $250,000 | | Fri, Jul 31 | 12 p.m. | Day 4 | Summer Poker Open Championship | $1,000,000 | | Fri, Jul 31 | 1:15 p.m. | — | Last Chance One Day | $25,000 | | Fri, Jul 31 | 5:15 p.m. | — | Friday Night Super Deep Frenzy | — |

With a comprehensive schedule designed to appeal to all types of poker players, from deep-stack specialists to mixed-game aficionados, the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open Powered by BetMGM Poker is poised to be an unforgettable event on the East Coast poker calendar. Rollers Den will be keeping a close eye on the action, bringing you all the key updates as the drama unfolds.