Borgata Poker Open The complete player guide
Your full guide to the Borgata Poker Open series, including dates, schedules, results, and online qualifiers for upcoming events.
Last updated: September 24, 2024
The Borgata Poker Open is one of the largest and most popular live poker events in the United States, traditionally taking place three times a year at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
With US online poker regulated in several states, players can now qualify for Borgata Poker Open tournaments via online satellites regularly hosted at BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker.
The three festivals taking place at the Borgata are:
- Borgata Winter Poker Open — held in January
- Borgata Spring Poker Open — usually in April — May
- Borgata Fall Poker Open — in September
On this page, you’ll find all the details about the Borgata Poker Open festivals happening throughout the year, including results, schedules, and online satellites for upcoming tournaments.
| Borgata Poker Open Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | January, April – May, and September |
| 🏛️ Location | Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlatnic City, NJ |
| 🤜🤛 Number of Events | 20+ | 💸 Buy-ins | $200 – $5,300 |
| 💻 Online Qualifiers | BetMGM Poker & Borgata Poker |
| 🔞 Age to Compete | 21+ |
What Is The Borgata Poker Open?
The Borgata Poker Open is a common name for a live tournament festival taking place three times a year at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City in New Jersey. The series usually takes place in winter (January), spring (April — May), and fall (September).
Results in 2024
Borgata Fall Poker Open 2024 Results
Running September 3 – 17, 2024, the Borgata Fall Poker Open was the most extensive of the three series, featuring 30 events in across the schedule, with buy-ins starting as low as $300.
The host guaranteed $3,000,000 for the entire series, but this guarantee was more than doubled by the time everything was concluded, with players taking home more than $7,000,000.
The $5,300 Borgata Poker Open Championship event exceeded its $1.5 million guarantee quite handsomely, attracting 755 entries for the final prize pool of over $2.3 million.
The last man standing in the Main Event was Alabama’s Donovan Dean, who pocketed $408,836 for his triumph to bring his lifetime tournament earnings to over $2.1 million.
| Dates | Sep 3 – 17, 2024 |
| GTD | $4,000,000 |
| Awarded | $7,000,000+ |
| Total events | 30 |
| $5,300 Championship Event | $1.5 GTD – $2,340,500 |
Borgata Winter Poker Open 2024 Results
The 2024 Borgata Winter Poker Open 2024 took place January 2 — 26, 2024, comprising 22 events in total. There were more than 16,000 entries in total, and players claimed in excess of $12,000,000 in prizes across the board.
The $5,300 Championship event attracted 689 entries, which resulted in a massive prize pool of over $3.3 million. When it was all said and done, the victory went to Alex Queen, who pocketed just over $613,000 for his efforts.
| Dates | Jan 2 – 26, 2024 |
| GTD | $10,000,000 |
| Total events | 22 |
| $5,300 Championship Event | $3M GTD – $3,341,651 |
Borgata Spring Poker Open 2024 Results
The Borgata Spring Poker Open 2024 happened April 29 — May 13, comprising over 20 events and more than $4,000,000 in guaranteed prizes.
The $2,7000 Championship event was the highlight of the series, attracting 706 entries, which wasn’t enough to meet its big $2,000,000 guarantee. Taking home the win in the tournament that had an overlay of almost $250,000 was Joel Deutsch, who took home just over $347,000.
| Dates | April 29 – May 13, 2024 |
| GTD | $4,000,000 |
| Total events | 22 |
| $2,700 Championship Event | $2M GTD – $1,750,880 |
Borgata Poker Open Online Qualifiers
Players can qualify for Borgata Poker Open events and / or buy-in for select tournaments online via BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker Online.
Qualifiers are usually available several weeks prior to the start of a series, giving players plenty of time to satellite their way into the Championship event and a few other big-guarantee tournaments.
With the 2024 Borgata Fall Poker Open coming up in a few weeks’ time, online satellites are already available on both sites in all three states (New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania), starting as low as $2.
Borgata Fall Poker Open 2024 Online Satellites at BetMGM
Borgata Championship Event Step Qualifiers:
- Step 1 – $2 buy-in with three $20 tickets guaranteed to Step 2
- Step 2 – $20 buy-in with two $250 tickets guaranteed
- Step 3 – $250 buy-in with one $4,000 package guaranteed for the Championship event
Other Borgata Spring Poker Open Qualifiers:
- $50 satellites to the $500 Almighty Million
- $100 satellites to the $1,250 Mirror Mystery Bounty event
So, if you’d like to play at the upcoming Borgata Fall Poker Open festival, head over to BetMGM Poker, create your account, and join the satellite action today. There is plenty of time to secure your seat!
Borgata Poker Open FAQ
When does Borgata Poker Open take place?
Borgata Poker Open usually takes place three times a year – in winter (January), spring (April – May), and fall (September).
How old do I have to be to play in a Borgata Poker Open tournament?
All players have to be at least 21 years old.
Where does Borgata Poker Open take place?
The Borgata Poker Open series takes place at the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Can I qualify online for the Borgata Poker Open Championship?
Yes, you can qualify online for Borgata Poker Open Championship events as well as other flagship tournaments. Online satellites are hosted by BetMGM Poker and Borgata Poker.