Final Flight of RGPS Cleveland Main Event Begins Today at 12:15 p.m.
A total of 355 entrants have taken their shot over the course of the first two flights of play. After these two flights, only 47 players have ensured themselves a piece of the $400,000 and the rest of the hopefuls will have one last chance for victory in the RunGood Poker Series Road Trip $1,000 Main Event at JACK Casino in Cleveland, Ohio.
Leading last night’s flight and the overall tournament is Shane Pierce (601,000). Pierce had secured a few cashes the last time that RGPS had made home in Cleveland, and looks to better his Main Event finish last year with his large stack. Others who found bags included Justin Daley (546,000), William Kopp (404,000), Shaun Emery (356,000), Ian Richardson (315,000), and Katie Kopp (247,000).
Top Ten Day 1b Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Pierce | 601,000 |
| 2 | Justin Daley | 546,000 |
| 3 | Robert Aventino | 464,000 |
| 4 | Gregory Harris | 432,000 |
| 5 | William Kopp | 404,000 |
| 6 | Shaun Emery | 356,000 |
| 7 | Ian Richardson | 315,000 |
| 8 | Jeff Baranuk | 248,000 |
| 9 | Katie Kopp | 247,000 |
| 10 | Blake Napierala | 232,000 |
Many are expected to make appearances today like Daniel “Donk” Hughes, Michael Lech, Emily Berglund, and WSOP Main Event Champion Greg Raymer. Each one of them is looking to grab a piece of what is sure to be a RunGood Poker Series Main Event for the ages.
Action kicks off at 12:15 p.m. local time, and players will start the tournament with 30,000 chips. Blinds will begin at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante, with levels lasting 40 minutes. A break will occur after every three levels. Play will complete when the field reaches level 18, or when just 13.5% of the field remains.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding the RGPS Road Trip. Be sure to check out all the updates with the concurrent event running in Tunica.