Borgata Fall Poker Open 2026: More Than $4M Guaranteed in Atlantic City, Nov. 4-17
Updated on October 28, 2026.
The Borgata Fall Poker Open 2026 runs from Nov. 4 to 17 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, with more than $4 million in guaranteed prize pools. The headline event is the $2,700 Championship, which starts Nov. 13 with a $1 million guarantee. A $600 Deepstack with another $1 million guarantee opens the series on Nov. 4.
Quick summary
- Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Guarantees: more than $4 million in total, live and online, according to PokerNews.
- Championship: $2,700 buy-in and a $1 million guarantee, starting Friday, Nov. 13.
- Two more big events: the $600 Fall Deepstack Kick Off ($1 million) and the $350 Mini-Main Event ($500,000).
- Extras: the Chainsaw mixed-game series, a Bar Poker Open and four online events on BetMGM Poker.
When is the Borgata Fall Poker Open 2026?
The Borgata Fall Poker Open 2026 runs for two weeks, from Nov. 4 to 17. PokerNews counts 44 numbered live events: 34 tournaments and 10 qualifiers. Pokerfuse puts the total guarantees at $4 million, while PokerNews says “more than $4 million” once the BetMGM Poker online events are included.
The series opens on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with two events. The $600 Fall Deepstack Kick Off has a $1 million guarantee, six starting flights from Nov. 4 to 6, Day 2 on Nov. 7 and a winner on Nov. 8. The $350 Mini-Main Event, with a $500,000 guarantee, starts the same day and offers 17 starting flights.
The second week brings the $600 Fall Half-a-Milly Almighty on Nov. 9, with a $500,000 guarantee, and then the Championship.
Borgata Fall Poker Open schedule: the main events
These are the biggest events on the live schedule, with the start date of each one, according to PokerNews and Pokerfuse:
Start | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov. 4 | #1 Fall Deepstack Kick Off | $600 | $1,000,000 |
Nov. 4 | #3 Mini-Main Event | $350 | $500,000 |
Nov. 5 | #5 Chainsaw H.O.R.S.E. Championship | $1,100 | $25,000 |
Nov. 7 | #7 Saturday Series | $450 | $100,000 |
Nov. 8 | #9 Seniors (50+) Championship | $365 | $50,000 |
Nov. 9 | #12 Fall Half-a-Milly Almighty | $600 | $500,000 |
Nov. 12 | #19 Signature 6-Max | $1,600 | $100,000 |
Nov. 13 | #22 Fall Poker Open Championship | $2,700 | $1,000,000 |
Nov. 15 | #25 Ladies Championship | $300 | $25,000 |
Mixed-game players get the Chainsaw series, with 11 events. Besides the H.O.R.S.E. Championship, it includes a $1,100 T.O.R.S.E. Championship on Nov. 12 with a $35,000 guarantee. The Bar Poker Open runs from Nov. 12 to 16, with events from $180.
How much is the Borgata Championship buy-in?
The Borgata Fall Poker Open Championship costs $2,700, the biggest buy-in on the live schedule, and it guarantees $1 million. It starts Friday, Nov. 13, and Pokerfuse lists it running through Nov. 17. Registration closes after Level 8, and there is no Day 2 registration, so plan your entry for the first day.
You don’t have to pay the full price. According to PokerNews, Borgata runs four Championship satellites on Nov. 8, two at $320, one at $180 and one at $600, plus two more $320 qualifiers on Nov. 12 and 13. From Nov. 4 to 13, live milestone qualifiers ($160 to $475) also award packages for other main events.
Can you play the Borgata online events?
Yes, if you are physically located where BetMGM Poker is licensed to accept you. BetMGM Poker runs four online events tied to the series, according to PokerNews:
- Fall Poker Hybrid Championship (Nov. 8): $500 buy-in and a $100,000 guarantee. The final table plays live at the Borgata on Nov. 13.
- Sunday Main Event (Nov. 15): $250 buy-in, $75,000 guaranteed.
- High Roller (Nov. 15): $500 buy-in, $55,000 guaranteed.
- Nightly C-Note (every night, Nov. 4-17, 6:30 p.m. ET): $100 buy-in, $30,000 guaranteed each night.
BetMGM Poker is a state-licensed site, so its geolocation rules decide who can enter. Check the site’s terms before you play.
What it means for US players
To play the live events, you have to travel to Atlantic City and be at least 21, the minimum age for New Jersey casinos. Atlantic City is within driving distance for many players in New York, Pennsylvania and the rest of the Northeast. If you’re coming from New York, our guide to online poker in New York for real money explains the rules at home. Before the trip, the bankroll calculator can help you size your buy-ins for a two-week schedule.
If you play online between live series, keep in mind that most of our partner rooms don’t accept players located in New Jersey. BetOnline Poker accepts sign-ups from every state except New Jersey, but it is an international room, not licensed by any US state, so state consumer protections don’t apply. Check your state’s rules in our guide to real money online poker in the USA before you sign up.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Borgata Fall Poker Open 2026?
The series runs from Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
How much is guaranteed at the Borgata Fall Poker Open?
More than $4 million across the live schedule and the BetMGM Poker online events, according to PokerNews. The two biggest guarantees are $1 million each, in the $600 Fall Deepstack Kick Off and the $2,700 Championship.
When does the Borgata Fall Poker Open Championship start?
The $2,700 Championship starts Friday, Nov. 13, with a $1 million guarantee. Registration closes after Level 8, and you can't register on Day 2.
Can I qualify for the Borgata Championship for less?
Yes. Borgata runs live satellites on Nov. 8 with buy-ins from $180 to $600, plus two $320 qualifiers on Nov. 12 and 13, according to PokerNews.
Sources
- PokerNews: Something for everyone at the 2026 Borgata Fall Poker Open
- Pokerfuse: Borgata Poker Open, the ultimate player guide
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