Vitaly Kovyazin Wins Borgata Half-A-Milly Almighty for $88,315
Vitaly Kovyazin won the $600 Half-A-Milly Almighty at the 2026 Borgata Fall Poker Open on November 13, earning $88,315. The tournament drew 1,006 entries and built a $523,120 prize pool at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, according to PokerNews live results.
Omar Taveras finished runner-up for $60,885. PokerNews reported that Kovyazin entered heads-up play behind in chips, doubled through Taveras with pocket aces, then received aces again in the final hand. The result gave Kovyazin the Borgata and BetMGM Poker trophies.
A six-player finish
The final day began with six players remaining from the 1,006-entry field. PokerNews’ final-table account lists the next payouts as $41,915 for third, $27,465 for fourth, $18,890 for fifth and $14,640 for sixth.
The Half-A-Milly Almighty is a separate $600 tournament within the November 4–17 Fall Poker Open. The festival’s championship is still to be decided. For venue details, see the Borgata poker room guide.
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