RunGood Poker Series Heads to St. Louis as Stamps, Rings and Big Cash Prizes Await

Tyler Boyer
Editor and Digital Media Executive
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The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Passport Season continues its nationwide tour with a stop at Hollywood Casino St. Louis, where tournament action is scheduled to run from March 3-March 8.

The series is expected to draw a mix of regional grinders and traveling RGPS regulars, with 10 ring events on the schedule and a week of tournament action in the Midwest as players chase rings, cash, and Player of the Year points.

Main Event Headlines the Schedule

Highlighting the festival is the RGPS Passport St. Louis Main Event, an event that gives players multiple chances to capture a coveted RunGood ring.

The tournament features an $800 buy-in and a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, with four starting flights. The first flight kicks off on Thursday, March 5 at 5 p.m. local time, followed by another flight at the same time on Friday. The final two flights will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The top 12.5% of finishers from each flight will advance into the money, after which the remaining field will combine for Day 2 on Sunday, playing down to a champion.

Last time RGPS stopped in St. Louis, the Main Event saw a near record setting field with 640 entries, and it was Justin Done who turned an entry via satellite into $62,000.

$800 Main Event Final Table Results

PlacePlayerCountryPrize
1Justin DoneUnited States$62,000*
2Hunter CichyUnited States$59,618*
3Tyler BreedingUnited States$55,603*
4Gilbert ShadowensUnited States$30,052
5Michael JohnsUnited States$22,646
6Josh HawkinsUnited States$17,266
7John RobertsUnited States$13,319
8Corey NazarukUnited States$10,397
9Nick SyrigosUnited States$8,215

*Denotes three-way ICM deal

PokerNews PowerStack Returns

Also on the schedule is the new PokerNews PowerStack, which has become a regular and prominent feature of RGPS Passport Season festivals.

The $400 NLH event will have three starting flights, and comes with a $50,000 GTD, and if early Powerstack numbers are sign, that guarantee is expected to be smashed.

The PowerStack format offers deep starting stacks and value-driven structures and contributes points toward season-long standings, adding extra incentive for players chasing leaderboard honors throughout the year. The top ten players on the leaderboard will earn a $1,100 Main Event seat at the RGPS Thunder Valley Main Event, with hotel accommodations included.

A Key Stop on the Passport Season

The St. Louis stop continues the RunGood Poker Series’ Passport Season, which features events across the United States throughout 2026. The tour schedule includes stops in markets across the country as the brand continues to expand its reach and bring mid-stakes tournament series to regional poker rooms.

With ring events, marquee tournaments, and a full week of action, the Hollywood Casino St. Louis stop is expected to be another strong turnout for the tour.

Full Schedule

DateTimeEventGTD
Feb 27, 20266:00 PM$100 Step to the Ultimate Package Satellite (1 in 5)
Feb 28, 20266:00 PM$100 Step to the Ultimate Package Satellite (1 in 5)
Mar 2, 20266:00 PM$400 Ultimate Package Satellite (1 in 5)
Mar 3, 202610:00 AM$250 Seniors Ring Event (50+)$10,000
Mar 3, 20262:00 PM$300 Series Opener NLH Ring Event
Mar 3, 20266:00 PM$400 PokerNews PowerStack Flight A$50,000
Mar 4, 20269:00 AM$100 Turbo Satellite to PokerNews PowerStack (1 in 5)
Mar 4, 202612:00 PM$400 PokerNews PowerStack Flight B$50,000
Mar 4, 20263:00 PM$100 Turbo Satellite to PokerNews PowerStack (1 in 5)
Mar 4, 20266:00 PM$400 PokerNews PowerStack Flight C$50,000
Mar 5, 20269:00 AM$100 Satellite to Main Event (1 in 10)
Mar 5, 202612:00 PM$400 PokerNews PowerStack Day 2 Final$50,000
Mar 5, 20261:00 PM$300 One Day NLH Ring Event
Mar 5, 20265:00 PM$800 Main Event Flight A$200,000
Mar 5, 20269:00 PM$185 Satellite to Main Event (1 in 5)
Mar 6, 20269:00 AM$100 Satellite to Main Event (1 in 10)
Mar 6, 202612:00 PM$500 PLO Ring Event
Mar 6, 20261:00 PM$185 Satellite to Main Event (1 in 5)
Mar 6, 20265:00 PM$800 Main Event Flight B$200,000
Mar 6, 20269:00 PM$200 Turbo NLH Ring Event
Mar 7, 20269:00 AM$185 Turbo Satellite to Main Event (1 in 5)
Mar 7, 202611:00 AM$800 Main Event Flight C$200,000
Mar 7, 20263:00 PM$185 Satellite to Main Event (1 in 5)
Mar 7, 20265:00 PM$800 Main Event Flight D$200,000
Mar 7, 20269:00 PM$200 Turbo NLH Ring Event
Mar 8, 202612:00 PMMain Event Finals
Mar 8, 20261:00 PM$400 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event
Mar 8, 20265:00 PM$250 Closer Ring Event
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