The RGPS Reno Main Event Begins at 11 AM
The Rungood Poker Series has made its second trip to The Atlantis Casino in Reno, Nevada. A total of nine events are to be played this week, with the biggest event being the $600 Main Event, boasting a guarantee of $150,000.
Last year saw local realtor Stacey Berger win the title for her very first RGPS title and a career best score of $39,655. The final table included such California/Nevada regulars like Paul Sampson and Pat “world famous” Lyons.
2023 RGPS Reno Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stacey Berger | Sparks, NV | $39,655 |
| 2 | John One | San Matteo,CA | $27,610 |
| 3 | Darrel Dier | Mexico City, Mexico | $17,860 |
| 4 | Dwight Englekirk | Zephyr Cove, NV | $11,575 |
| 5 | Tony Barrera | San Ramon, CA | $8,915 |
| 6 | Harley Brooks | Sparks, NV | $7,375 |
| 7 | Charles Himes | CA | $6,190 |
| 8 | Pat Lyons | San Mateo, CA | $5,070 |
| 9 | Paul Sampson | Reno, NV | $3,965 |
This week has seen quite the interesting cavalcade of poker players come in and out. RGPS champions like Daniel Hughes and all-time money leader Tyler Patterson have made some final tables this week in the hopes of etching their names deeper into RGPS lore. Game of Gold star Kyna England also has been playing this week along with Levi Klump, Paul Sampson, and Tyson Apostol. Players like Bob Mather, Lexi Mather, Michael Loncar, and Lindsey Kludt are all expected to make appearances this weekend.
Players will begin with 30,000 in chips with blinds beginning at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante. The levels will last 30 minutes, with a 15-minute break at the conclusion of every four levels. Registration will close at the beginning of level 9, with play continuing until the field has reached 12.5% rounded down. This flight has unlimited re-entry and those who do not find a bag this flight will have ample opportunity into today’s second flight and tomorrow’s two flights.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding The RunGood Poker Series. Be sure to check out the sister event in Council Bluffs, Iowa running concurrently to this one.