$440 Mini Main Event
Day 1b Started
Run It Up Reno IX
$440 Mini Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1b
Run It Up Reno IX
Buy-in
$440
Prize Pool
$158,692
Entries
409
Level
31
Blinds
75,000 / 150,000
Ante
150,000
Entries
264
Players Left
43
Day 1b of the $440 Run It Up Reno Mini Main Event Begins at Noon
The one and only Run It Up Reno poker festival kicked off the ninth chapter of the series Friday, as the first of two opening day flights of the $440 Mini Main Event played out. The second of the two Day 1 flights begins today, as Day 1b commences from the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, today at noon.
This $100,000 guaranteed tournament is already more than halfway toward hitting that guarantee, as 145 total entries came through for Day 1a. That number is expected to be well exceeded for today's Day 1b flight, as Run It Up Reno IX continues.
Players will start with 25,000 chips, with the blinds and antes at 100/100/100. Day 1b will play on until 16 percent of the field remains, with late registration available through the end of the dinner break in this unlimited entry event. Here's a look at the structure for Day 1b:
| Level | Big Blind Ante | Small Blind | Big Blind | Level Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | 100 | 100 | 200 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | 200 | 100 | 200 | 30 minutes |
| 4 | 300 | 200 | 300 | 30 minutes |
| 5 | 400 | 200 | 400 | 30 minutes |
| 6 | 500 | 300 | 500 | 30 minutes |
| 7 | 600 | 300 | 600 | 30 minutes |
| 8 | 800 | 400 | 800 | 30 minutes |
| 9 | 1,000 | 500 | 1,000 | 30 minutes |
| 9 | 1,200 | 600 | 1,200 | 30 minutes |
| 10 | 1,600 | 800 | 1,600 | 30 minutes |
| 11 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 30 minutes |
| 12 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 2,500 | 40 minutes |
| 13 | 3,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 40 minutes |
| 14 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 | 40 minutes |
| 15 | 5,000 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 40 minutes |
| 16 | 6,000 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 40 minutes |
Day 1a saw the opening field of 145 entries trimmed down to 24 by the end of the night, with all of those 24 players guaranteed to make it into the money. Day 1b will use the same format, as all players bagging at the end of the flight are guaranteed at least a min cash.
The dinner break takes place after Level 11, after which the levels go from 30 minutes for 40 minutes. Even with the longer levels later in the night, the action was fast and furious on Day 1a, with the end of play coming during Levels 15.
Run It Up founder Jason Somerville, along with RIU ambassadors Ricky Guan and Arlie Shaban, were just some of the players in attendance on a festive Day 1a. Day 1b might be an even more action-packed, wild day, as the attendance numbers are expected to make the Mini Main Event go well over the $100,000 guarantee.
Follow along with the PokerNews live reporting team as the Mini Main Event continues!
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Shuffle Up and Deal!
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Cards are in the air for Day 1b of the $440 Mini Main Event here at the Peppermill Reno Casino!
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Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
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A Look at the Social Events Remaining at Run It Up Reno IX, Including Tonight's "Cash Game Hangout" Featuring the Thirst Lounge!
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Tonight's a treat for cash game players looking for something different, as members of Bill Perkins squad of Twitch streamers known as the Thirst Lounge will be invading the Capri Ballroom here at Peppermill Casino to engage in some cash game action, including last nights CSOP "Above The Fold" Charity Event champ and former Big Brother Canada winner Jon Pardy. Be sure to head to the Capri Ballroom early so you don't miss your chance to play!
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| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 12th | 8:00 PM | Cash Game Hangout |
| Sunday, October 13th | 8:00 PM | Stand-Up Open Mic Night at Sorrento |
| Sunday, October 13th | 10:00 PM | Comedy Cash Game Hangout |
| Monday, October 14th | 7:00 PM | Cash Game Hangout |
| Tuesday, October 15th | 9:00 PM | Karaoke Party at EDGE Nightclub |
| Wednesday, October 16th | 8:00 PM | Survivor Watch Party at Sorrento |
| Wednesday, October 16th | 10:00 PM | Survivor Cash Game Hangout |
| Friday, October 18th | 2:00 PM | Scavenger Hunt Ends |
| Friday, October 18th | 8:00 PM | Cash Game Hangout |
| Saturday, October 19th | 8:00 PM | Taiwanese Cash Game Hangout |
| Sunday, October 20th | 9:00 PM | Werewolf Night at Sorrento |
Early Day 1b Entrants
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
|
25,000 | |
|
25,000 | 25,000 |
|
|
25,000 |
Big Pot on Level 1
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
One of the first big pots of Day 1b developed 10 minutes into the opening level, with Barry Birdwell on the winning end.
With about 15,000 chips in the middle by the river, the board read 
. Birdwell, from the small blind checked, and his opponent on the button thought it over for a bit before electing to check back.
Birdwell flipped over 
for the low end of the straight, but it was good in this case against the opponent's 
for top set.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
42,000 |
Murrell Gets Paid With the Nut Flush
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
A player raised to 300 from the hijack, and Jesse Murrell three-bet to 900 from the cutoff. The small blind called, as did the hijack.
All three players checked the 
flop, and the 
fell on the turn. Action checked to Murrell, who bet 1,300. Only the hijack called.
The 
hit the river, and the hijack checked again. Murrell bet 1,700, and the hijack called. Murrell tabled 
for the nut flush, and his opponent flashed his 
before mucking.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
29,000 |
Mills Runs Into Conatser's Top Two
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Thirst Lounge streamer Kasey Lyn Mills checked a 
flop from the cutoff, over to Alex Conatser on the button, who bet 800 into a pot of 2,100. Mills called.
Both players checked the 
turn, and the hit the river. Mills led out for 1,500, and Conatser called. Mills tabled 
for a pair of aces, but that was no good against the of Conatser.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
31,500 | 6,500 |
|
28,000 | 28,000 |