$600 Main Event
Day 1bc Completed
2024 RGPS Destination RunGood Tunica
$600 Main Event
Day: 1bc
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1bc
2024 RGPS Destination RunGood Tunica
Buy-in
$600
Prize Pool
$337,620
Entries
662
Level
29
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000
Entries
476
Players Left
59
Dandrea and Hamilton Lead the Way After Day 1bc of Destination RunGood Tunica
The final two flights of Destination RunGood Tunica have played out and a total of 82 players will return on Sunday to play for the Main Event championship.
A total field of 662 players turned out for the three opening flights at the latest RunGood Poker Series stop and Day 1c's Juston Hamilton will return on Sunday as the overall chip leader. He will be followed by Chris Dandrea, who bagged the chip lead on Day 1b, and Michael Chilton, who finished in second on the leaderboard for Day 1c.
Destination RunGood Tunica Day 1b Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Chip Count | Day 2 Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Dandrea | 657,000 | 82 |
| 2 | Dale Humphrey | 444,000 | 56 |
| 3 | Robert Logan | 436,000 | 55 |
| 4 | Shane Bissinger | 426,000 | 53 |
| 5 | Tina Visconti | 410,000 | 51 |
| 6 | Michael Esquivel | 406,000 | 51 |
| 7 | Will Joyner | 386,000 | 48 |
| 8 | Jonathan Pragel | 386,000 | 48 |
| 9 | Walker Miskelly | 363,000 | 45 |
| 10 | Jacob Foley | 362,000 | 45 |
Dandrea sat on one of the bigger stacks through the middle and later levels of Day 1b, and he bagged over 200K more than his nearest competitor, Dale Humphrey. Also near the top of the leaderboard was Tina Visconti, who bagged the fifth-highest stack from the flight.
Many of the players that were unsuccessful on Day 1a found a way to Day 2 on Saturday, including Terakun "Papa Karn" Karnchanakphan, who finished just outside the top ten after a strong day. He's joined by Dorothy Crossman and William Anderson on Day 2, along with Ron Germany and Morgan McBrayer. Also joining them is WSOP bracelet winner David Moses, who will try to work his way back up the leaderboard as one of the shorter stacks on Sunday.
Destination RunGood Tunica Day 1c Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Chip Count | Day 2 Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juston Hamilton | 838,000 | 105 |
| 2 | Michael Chilton | 503,000 | 63 |
| 3 | Zane Crawford | 465,000 | 58 |
| 4 | Kenneth Green | 464,000 | 58 |
| 5 | Jefferson Morrill | 411,000 | 51 |
| 6 | Brian Winter | 407,000 | 51 |
| 7 | Logan Smith | 372,000 | 47 |
| 8 | Mike McAdams | 316,000 | 40 |
| 9 | David Mann | 268,000 | 34 |
| 10 | Michael McCullough | 236,000 | 30 |
On Day 1c, Hamilton built a steady stack throughout the day before he closed out strong in the late levels to take a commanding lead of more than 300K chips over his nearest competitor. WPT champion Mike Davis also ran hot for much of the day, and he held the chip lead throughout until he came back to the back near the end. Also returning on Day 2 is Brian Winter, who leads the RGPS Player of the Year race by a considerable margin. His nearest competitor, Shaun "The Ghost" Emery, will also return on Day 2.
Day 2 will kick off at 12 p.m. with the final 82 players and they'll return with just over eight minutes left in Level 15 and blinds at 4,000/8,000/8,000. Levels will increase every 40 minutes on Day 2 and the field will play down to a winner. Prize pool information will be announced once made available in the morning.
Be sure to keep it with the PokerNews team for live updates from the floor of the Sunday finale at Destination RunGood Tunica.
Day 2 Seat Draw
| Table | Seat | Player | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | James Fender | 98,000 | 12 |
| 15 | 2 | Michael McCullough | 236,000 | 30 |
| 15 | 3 | Brian Duffy | 182,000 | 23 |
| 15 | 5 | Josh Turner | 193,000 | 24 |
| 15 | 6 | Stuart Brookstone | 172,000 | 22 |
| 15 | 7 | Michael Monaghan | 183,000 | 23 |
| 15 | 8 | Coleman Warrington | 125,000 | 16 |
| 15 | 9 | Michael Chilton | 503,000 | 63 |
| 16 | 1 | David Garrison | 107,000 | 13 |
| 16 | 3 | Kenneth Green | 464,000 | 58 |
| 16 | 4 | Jariya Watkins | 66,000 | 8 |
| 16 | 5 | Mike McAdams | 316,000 | 40 |
| 16 | 6 | John Carothers | 135,000 | 17 |
| 16 | 7 | Terakun Karnchanakphan | 255,000 | 32 |
| 16 | 8 | Tony Wofford | 204,000 | 26 |
| 16 | 9 | Morgan McBrayer | 138,000 | 17 |
| 17 | 1 | Michael Cordell | 373,000 | 47 |
| 17 | 2 | Chris Cochran | 131,000 | 16 |
| 17 | 3 | Matthew Williams | 189,000 | 24 |
| 17 | 4 | Jacob Tittle | 100,000 | 13 |
| 17 | 5 | Mark Davis | 160,000 | 20 |
| 17 | 7 | Jonathan Hales | 80,000 | 10 |
| 17 | 8 | Shane Bridgewater | 100,000 | 13 |
| 17 | 9 | Logan Smith | 372,000 | 47 |
| 18 | 1 | William Anderson | 229,000 | 29 |
| 18 | 2 | David Moses | 101,000 | 13 |
| 18 | 3 | David Flowers | 229,000 | 29 |
| 18 | 4 | Chris Dandrea | 657,000 | 82 |
| 18 | 5 | David Mann | 268,000 | 34 |
| 18 | 7 | Erik Miller | 314,000 | 39 |
| 18 | 8 | Frank Covich | 76,000 | 10 |
| 18 | 9 | Carl Masters | 234,000 | 29 |
| 19 | 1 | Tina Visconti | 410,000 | 51 |
| 19 | 2 | Adam Fields | 376,000 | 47 |
| 19 | 3 | Kaleb Dunn | 229,000 | 29 |
| 19 | 4 | Kurt Scheer | 212,000 | 27 |
| 19 | 5 | Andrew Todhunter | 376,000 | 47 |
| 19 | 7 | Trent Johnson | 22,000 | 3 |
| 19 | 8 | Russell Boyette | 41,000 | 5 |
| 19 | 9 | Jefferson Morrill | 411,000 | 51 |
| 20 | 1 | Tyson Robertson | 102,000 | 13 |
| 20 | 2 | Jordan Myers | 162,000 | 20 |
| 20 | 3 | Rick Estell | 137,000 | 17 |
| 20 | 4 | Chad Marsh | 153,000 | 19 |
| 20 | 5 | Terrance Reid | 381,000 | 48 |
| 20 | 6 | Mike Costello | 86,000 | 11 |
| 20 | 7 | Robert Meyers | 73,000 | 9 |
| 20 | 8 | Shaun Emery | 100,000 | 13 |
| 20 | 9 | Megan Chapman | 102,000 | 13 |
| 21 | 1 | BJ McBrayer | 319,000 | 40 |
| 21 | 2 | Shane Bissinger | 426,000 | 53 |
| 21 | 3 | Jerry Henry | 240,000 | 30 |
| 21 | 4 | Terry Hawkins | 181,000 | 23 |
| 21 | 5 | Rickey Townsend | 136,000 | 17 |
| 21 | 6 | Stephen Cleghorn | 69,000 | 9 |
| 21 | 7 | Sanh Vuong | 371,000 | 46 |
| 21 | 8 | Brian Winter | 407,000 | 51 |
| 21 | 9 | Cody Stanford | 268,000 | 34 |
| 22 | 1 | Justin Kelley | 338,000 | 42 |
| 22 | 2 | Chirag Shah | 201,000 | 25 |
| 22 | 3 | Jonathan Thomas | 298,000 | 37 |
| 22 | 4 | Dorothy Crossman | 266,000 | 33 |
| 22 | 6 | Justin Hamilton | 838,000 | 105 |
| 22 | 7 | Jonathan Pragel | 386,000 | 48 |
| 22 | 8 | Loi Hoang | 177,000 | 22 |
| 22 | 9 | Dale Humphrey | 444,000 | 56 |
| 23 | 1 | Jess Roberts | 351,000 | 44 |
| 23 | 2 | Robert Logan | 436,000 | 55 |
| 23 | 3 | Michael Esquivel | 406,000 | 51 |
| 23 | 4 | Chase Turner | 182,000 | 23 |
| 23 | 6 | Mike Myers | 73,000 | 9 |
| 23 | 7 | Jacob Foley | 362,000 | 45 |
| 23 | 8 | Ron Germany | 187,000 | 23 |
| 23 | 9 | Walker Miskelly | 363,000 | 45 |
| 24 | 1 | Jaymie Virtusio | 78,000 | 10 |
| 24 | 2 | Jay Anders | 23,000 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 | Stephen Gillean | 140,000 | 18 |
| 24 | 4 | Zane Crawford | 465,000 | 58 |
| 24 | 6 | Dennis Howe | 216,000 | 27 |
| 24 | 7 | Donnie Phan | 15,000 | 2 |
| 24 | 8 | Will Joyner | 386,000 | 48 |
| 24 | 9 | Stephen Smith | 458,000 | 57 |
Day 1c Chip Counts
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
838,000
393,000
|
393,000 |
|
503,000
165,000
|
165,000 |
|
465,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
464,000
464,000
|
464,000 |
|
411,000
411,000
|
411,000 |
|
407,000
94,000
|
94,000 |
|
372,000
94,000
|
94,000 |
|
316,000
316,000
|
316,000 |
|
268,000
268,000
|
268,000 |
|
236,000
236,000
|
236,000 |
|
234,000
234,000
|
234,000 |
|
193,000
193,000
|
193,000 |
|
183,000
183,000
|
183,000 |
|
182,000
182,000
|
182,000 |
|
182,000
182,000
|
182,000 |
|
177,000
177,000
|
177,000 |
|
172,000
172,000
|
172,000 |
|
160,000
-295,000
|
-295,000 |
|
||
|
125,000
-147,000
|
-147,000 |
|
100,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
100,000
-35,000
|
-35,000 |
|
98,000
98,000
|
98,000 |
|
86,000
86,000
|
86,000 |
|
76,000
76,000
|
76,000 |
|
69,000
-276,000
|
-276,000 |
End of Day 1c
There were still 28 players in the tournament after several players survived their all in attempts.
One such attempt began with a raise from Mark Davis to 32,000. Jariya Watkins called from two seats over before Zane Crawford shoved 183,000. Davis folded and Watkins went deep into the tank before she called.
Zane Crawford: J♦J♠ 
Jariya Watkins: A♠Q♠
The board ran out 7♥6♠9♥6♦J♥ and Crawford secured the double with a set of jacks.
A few moments later, and with little fanfare, the bubble finally burst and the final 27 players were set for Day 2.
Stay tuned for final chip counts and a seat draw from the PokerNews team.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
450,000 | |
|
|
65,000 |
Hand-for-Hand
The final 28 players are now hand-for-hand until one more player gets knocked out.
Miller's Wheel is Curtains for Jessup
Level 15: 4,000/8,000/8,000
Danny Jessup shoved his last 46,000 from under the gun and action folded around to Josh Miller for a call from the big blind.
Danny Jessup: 8♣8♥
Josh Miller: A♥2♦
The board ran out 5♠5♣4♥3♠4♠ and Miller turned the wheel to send Jessup to the rail as the bubble nears.
There are now 29 players left in the tournament and the top 27 will advance.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
162,000
162,000
|
162,000 |
|
Busted |
A Round of Bubble-Time Chip Count Updates
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
455,000
-225,000
|
-225,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
445,000
52,000
|
52,000 |
|
|
345,000
98,000
|
98,000 |
|
|
338,000 | |
|
|
313,000
28,000
|
28,000 |
|
|
278,000
35,500
|
35,500 |
|
|
272,000
45,000
|
45,000 |
|
198,000
105,000
|
105,000 |
|
|
135,000
-70,000
|
-70,000 |
|
|
50,000
-28,000
|
-28,000 |
Davis in Control, Winter Finding Chips
Level 13: 3,000/5,000/5,000
A player raised to 11,000 and Mark Davis made it 105,000 from the next seat over. The remaining players each gave it a measure of thought but no one wanted to challenge him. Davis took another pot and he is closing in on the biggest bag of the weekend.
Meanwhile, the chips are starting to fall Brian Winter's way and he's sitting next to Shaun Emery — his nearest chaser on the RGPS Player of the Year leaderboard.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
680,000
112,000
|
112,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
393,000
393,000
|
393,000 |
|
|
285,000
192,500
|
192,500 |
|
|
205,000
13,000
|
13,000 |
Brian Winter Extends RGPS Player of the Year Lead
As the Destination RunGood series heads into spring, Brian Winter has increased his lead in the RGPS Player of the Year Race powered by the Global Poker Index.
Winter picked up 90 more points last week in San Diego, where he continues to lead Shaun Emery heading to this week’s action.
How it works:
- Leaderboard Points: Players will score points based on their performance in RunGood Poker Series events by the Global Poker Index ranking system.
- Five Winners: The tally started on August 29th, 2023, and end June 1st, 2024. The top five players on the leaderboard will win a seat in the 2024 Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship and a $500 travel stipend.
- Immortality: The top player will be featured forever on tour with a RunGood Player of the Year banner.
2023/2024 RGPS POY Rankings (Through Feb. 28)
| Rank | Player | POY Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Winter | 1726.21 |
| 2 | Shaun Emery | 1002.55 |
| 3 | Forrest Kollar | 651.82 |
| 4 | Walker Miskelly | 639.83 |
| 5 | Jason Simon | 639.47 |
| 6 | Daniel Hughes | 608.97 |
| 7 | David Prociak | 552.80 |
| 8 | Daniel Lowery | 548.97 |
| 9 | Loi Hoang | 529.20 |
| 10 | William Stanford | 505.88 |