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2026 Borgata Big, Big Series Results: Five Winners and Key Highlights
- Paul Volpe wins $492,415 in main Borgata Championship
- Other major winners: Stefanski, Pinson, Gibson, and Chang
- Series featured large fields, six-figure prizes, and dramatic play
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Paul Volpe won the 2026 Borgata Big, Big Championship for $492,415, leading a winners list that also includes David Stefanski, Aaron Pinson, Jeffrey Gibson and Andrew Chang across the BetMGM-backed series at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City.
The 2026 Borgata Big, Big Series at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City ran from September 13 through September 23, with several major events producing six-figure payouts and notable winners.
Paul Volpe recorded the largest listed victory among the completed events covered here, taking down the $5,300 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship for $492,415. David Stefanski, Aaron Pinson, Jeffrey Gibson and Andrew Chang were also among the series winners.
Paul Volpe Wins $5,300 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship for $492,415
Paul Volpe won the $5,300 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Championship after the tournament attracted 519 total entries.
The Championship generated a $3,000,000 prize pool, with 19 players returning for the final day. After approximately 11 hours of play, Volpe secured the title and collected $492,415.
The victory marked another significant Borgata result for Volpe. Over the previous 15 years, he had reached nine final tables in Borgata main events across seasonal series and special events.
His Championship appearance became his tenth such final table and produced his largest Borgata score.
The $492,415 result also took Volpe's combined cashes from those Borgata main events to more than $1.5 million.
David Stefanski Wins $10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller for $169,220
David Stefanski won the $10,200 BetMGM Poker Big, Big Baller, collecting $169,220 after defeating Michael Wang heads-up. The victory followed Stefanski's runner-up finish in the $2,200 Big, Big Kick Off earlier in the series.
The Big, Big Baller drew 69 entries and generated a $690,000 prize pool. Stefanski, Wang and Drew O'Connell reached a three-handed deal before play continued for the title.
Aaron Pinson Wins $2,200 Big, Big Mystery Bounty
Aaron Pinson finished first in the $2,200 Big, Big Mystery Bounty, which ran from September 16 to September 17.
Pinson and runner-up Matt Glantz each received $44,825 from the tournament prize pool after reaching an even heads-up deal. Pinson then won the flip that determined the trophy winner.
His tournament became particularly significant through the bounty portion. Pinson collected $150,000 in bounties, taking his total haul from the event to $199,825. The tournament attracted 232 entries and carried a $500,000 prize pool.
Jeffrey Gibson Wins $2,500 E-Tay's Big, Big 9 Game Mix for $56,170
Jeffrey Gibson won the $2,500 E-Tay's Big, Big 9 Game Mix, defeating Michael Falk heads-up to earn the $56,170 first-place prize.
The mixed-game tournament ran from September 15 to September 16 and attracted 48 entries, creating a $150,000 prize pool.
Gibson entered heads-up play trailing Falk by more than 3:1 before the lead changed multiple times. He ultimately moved ahead during the Stud Eight or Better round and secured his second Borgata trophy.
The victory also represented Gibson's largest recorded non-No-Limit Hold'em tournament score.
Andrew Chang Wins $2,200 Big, Big Kick Off for $182,000
Andrew Chang won the $2,200 Big, Big Kick Off after overcoming David Stefanski heads-up. The September 14 to 15 event drew 456 entries and featured a $1,000,000 prize pool. Chang earned $182,000 for first place, while Stefanski finished runner-up for $126,375.
Chang entered the heads-up stage facing an approximately 5:1 chip deficit and holding only 10 big blinds before completing the comeback.
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