button in SafariDarren Elias Tops Winners in BetMGM Ambassador Cash Game
The BetMGM Poker Ambassador Cash Game of the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open is in the books, and it was a profitable night for all three ambassadors.
Darren Elias finished as the biggest winner, banking $7,530, while Michael Lavin added $7,285 to his bankroll.
Esther Taylor rounded out the winners with a $6,415 profit after an eventful session that included an early double-board bomb pot cooler.
On the other side of the ledger, Dave Stefanski dropped $8,300, with Ben Duronio finishing down $8,005.
| Player | Stack | Session Result |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Elias | $17,220 | +$7,530 |
| Michael Lavin | $9,580 | +$7,285 |
| Esther Taylor | $19,140 | +$6,415 |
| Stanton Tentnowski | $14,200 | -$2,060 |
| Dave Stefanski | $8,405 | -$8,300 |
| Lucas Bernui | $4,755 | -$215 |
| Ben Duronio | $1,895 | -$8,005 |
| Aubrey Williams | — | -$2,650 |
The livestream action continues this afternoon, with coverage shifting to the $2,700 Summer Poker Open Championship.
Cards go in the air at 4:35 p.m. ET on the BetMGM Poker YouTube channel, where viewers can follow the Day 2 action alongside the live updates from the outer tables.