$800 Main Event | 2024 RGPS Destination RunGood St. Louis

05-05-2024 20:37 UTC-5

Updated Counts

Jim Murray

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Chilton	6,200,000 300,000	300,000

Iman Alsaden	3,800,000 2,450,000	2,450,000
Brian Jones	1,460,000 60,000	60,000
Chris Audrain	1,450,000 75,000	75,000

Mike Hurley	1,200,000 -900,000	-900,000
Phil Youngclaus	1,100,000 -300,000	-300,000
Jeff Riebeling	975,000 -1,225,000	-1,225,000
Paul Fehlig	900,000 -800,000	-800,000

05-05-2024 20:26 UTC-5

Riebeling Doubles Through Chilton

Jim Murray

Paul Fehlig raised to 160,000 from early position and was called by Jeff Riebeling in middle position, as well as Michael Chilton in the big blind.

The three players took a Q♠10♦3♦ flop and action checked to Riebeling, who bet 250,000.

Chilton raised to 600,000, Fehlig folded, and Riebeling shoved for 810,000, with Chilton making the quick call.

Jeff Riebeling: A♣Q♥ All in
Michael Chilton: Q♣9♣

Riebeling would go on to hold through the 3♦ turn, and 8♦ river, securing him the full double-up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Chilton	5,900,000 200,000	200,000

Jeff Riebeling	2,200,000 400,000	400,000
Paul Fehlig	1,700,000 200,000	200,000

Tags: Jeff Liebeling Michael Chilton

05-05-2024 20:03 UTC-5

Chilton Starts to Pull Away; Crosses 5 Million

Jim Murray

Michael Chilton raised to 175,000 from the button and Paul Fehlig three-bet to 575,000 from the small blind, with Chilton making the call.

The two players saw an A♣J♣3♣ flop and Fehlig continued for 750,000, getting the call from Chilton.

The turn brought the 6♠ and action checked through, as did the 3♥ river.

Fehlig tabled 7♦5♥, and Chilton turned over 9♥9♣ to take it down with two pair.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Chilton	5,700,000 1,400,000	1,400,000

Paul Fehlig	1,500,000 -1,700,000	-1,700,000

Tags: Michael Chilton Paul Fehlig

05-05-2024 19:59 UTC-5

Jones Presses Audrain

Jim Murray

Chris Audrain raised to 175,000 from early position and Brian Jones moved all-in from the small blind for around 1,300,000 and after a few moments of deliberation, Audrain made the laydown.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brian Jones	1,400,000 -550,000	-550,000
Chris Audrain	1,375,000 -525,000	-525,000

Tags: Brian Jones Chris Audrain

05-05-2024 19:44 UTC-5

Chilton Pads His Lead

Jim Murray

Michael Chilton raised to 125,000 from the cutoff and Mike Hurley called from the big blind.

The two players saw a 10♠9♥6♠ flop and Hurley check-called a bet of 100,000 from Chilton.

The turn came the 8♠ and Hurley led for 200,000, getting the quick call from Chilton.

The river brought the 10♥, pairing the board, and this time Hurley bet 225,000, getting another quick call from Chilton.

Hurley tabled 9♣7♦ for a ten-height straight, but Chilton turned over Q♣J♥ for a queen-high straight to take the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Chilton	4,300,000 150,000	150,000

Mike Hurley	2,100,000 400,000	400,000

Tags: Michael Chilton Mike Hurley

05-05-2024 19:17 UTC-5

Jesse Watson Eliminated in 9th Place ($7,719)

Jim Murray

Just before the break, Jesse Watson was all-in for around 700,000 against Phil Youngclaus.

Jesse Watson: K♥Q♥ All in
Phil Youngclaus: 7♠7♣

Youngclaus would flop a set of sevens and go on to make Watson the first elimination from the final table on a final runout of 9♣7♥6♦2♣10♣.

Player	Chips	Progress
Phil Youngclaus	1,400,000 600,000	600,000
Jesse Watson	Busted

Tags: Jesse Watson Phil Youngclaus

05-05-2024 19:08 UTC-5

Final Table Set

Jim Murray

Michael Chilton (upper right) and Paul Fehlig (bottom row, second from right) lead the remaining nine players with 4,150,000 and 3,200,000, respectively.

The players are taking an extended 30-minute break while the final table is prepared.

Tags: Michael Chilton Paul Fehlig

05-05-2024 18:56 UTC-5

Final Table Redraw (full)

Jim Murray

Seat	Player	Country	Chip Count
1	Mike Hurley	United States	1,700,000
2	Jeff Riebeling	United States	1,800,000
3	Chris Audrain	United States	1,900,000
4	Phil Youngclaus	United States	800,000
5	Iman Alsaden	United States	1,350,000
6	Jesse Watson	United States	700,000
7	Michael Chilton	United States	4,000,000
8	Brian Jones	United States	1,950,000
9	Paul Fehlig	United States	3,200,000

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Chilton	4,150,000 150,000	150,000

Paul Fehlig	3,200,000 450,000	450,000
Brian Jones	1,950,000 450,000	450,000
Chris Audrain	1,900,000 -50,000	-50,000

Jeff Riebeling	1,800,000 1,300,000	1,300,000
Mike Hurley	1,700,000 300,000	300,000
Iman Alsaden	1,350,000 -50,000	-50,000
Phil Youngclaus	800,000 -100,000	-100,000
Jesse Watson	700,000 -300,000	-300,000