$600 Main Event Day 1bc | 2024 RGPS Destination RunGood Tunica

03-02-2024 17:00 UTC-5

Comeskey Shoves the Turn; Papa Karn Charging Up the Leaderboard Again

Matt Hansen

Level 9: 1,500/2,000/2,000

Action was heads up with 3♦A♥J♠ on the board when Caitlin Comeskey bet 12,000. One opponent called and the rest of the table got out of the way. The turn was J♥ and Comeskey shoved for what looked like 40,000. That was good enough to get the fold and take the pot.

Nearby, Terakun "Papa Karn" Karnchanakphan was dragging in a huge double with 10♣9♣5♦2♥Q♥ showing on the board. Papa Karn had Q♣Q♠ to take the pot with a rivered set of queens, while his opponent lost with K♦K♠.

Player	Chips	Progress
Terakun Karnchanakphan	240,000 118,000	118,000
Caitlin Comeskey	80,000 15,700	15,700

Tags: Caitlin Comeskey Terakun Karnchanakphan

03-02-2024 16:45 UTC-5

Who Else Will Join Us on the First Coast?

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Matt Hansen

https://twitter.com/Angelajordison/status/1763706386486067336

03-02-2024 16:39 UTC-5

Final Tally

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Matt Hansen

Players have returned in Level 9 with blinds at 1,000/1,500/1,500. The final tally for Day 1b entries is 259 and the unofficial end point stands at 32 players.

03-02-2024 16:18 UTC-5

Time for a Break

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Matt Hansen

The players have stepped out on another 15-minute break. There are currently 256 entries in the tournament and registration will close at the end of the break.

03-02-2024 16:17 UTC-5

Become a Bigger Part of the Action With MyStack by PokerNews

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Matt Hansen

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03-02-2024 16:05 UTC-5

Papa Karn Surrenders Double to Slow Surge

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Matt Hansen

Level 8: 600/1,200/1,200

Jason Mayfield was all in for 15,600 and Terakun "Papa Karn" Karnchanakphan was the one to put him at risk. The cards were already turned up and the dealer was ready to go.

Jason Mayfield: 10♦10♥ All in
Terakun "Papa Karn" Karnchanakphan: A♣10♠

The board ran out Q♦J♣4♥5♠2♣ and Mayfield held on with his pocket tens to stay alive.

Player	Chips	Progress
Terakun Karnchanakphan	122,000 117,700	117,700
Jason Mayfield	34,000 34,000	34,000

Tags: Jason Mayfield Terakun Karnchanakphan

03-02-2024 15:45 UTC-5

Destination RunGood Continues in Early 2024

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Matt Hansen

Building off the success of the opening events in Tulsa and San Diego, the RunGood Poker Series continues taking Destination RunGood on the road to 9 more stops throughout the first half of 2024.

“Destination RunGood is more than just a theme; it's an invitation for players to experience poker as a way to explore the country,” said RGPS CEO Tana Karn. “We've carefully curated the Spring Season to deliver excitement, camaraderie, and unparalleled competition."

Following one of the oldest RGPS stops in Tunica, it's on to Jacksonville, where the tour debuted last year. That be followed by regular stops in Joplin and Council Bluffs before returns to Reno and St. Louis in late April.

The tour's final swing will take it to Bay Area-favorite Graton Casino and then Kansas City before the Season Finale at Thunder Valley in July.

Key Highlights of the 2024 Spring Season:

Eleven Tour Stops Nationwide: The RGPS tour will span across eleven locations, bringing the thrill of tournament poker to cities from the East Coast to the West. Players can look forward to a top-notch experience with unforgettable moments.
Newly Designed Event Rings: In a nod to the significance of achievement, RunGood has completed newly designed Destination RunGood rings that will be awarded to event winners at each tour stop. These rings symbolize excellence and the competitive spirit that sets the RunGood Poker Series apart.
Dream Seat Invitational by PokerGO: Back by popular demand, the Dream Seat Invitational by PokerGO will return for the 2024 season. This exclusive event invites 2024 ring winners from all over to participate for a seat to represent the best of the best of the tour at the PGT Championship Freeroll at the PokerGO Studio.

Keep an eye on PokerNews for tour updates and schedule releases throughout the spring, and check out the full Destination RunGood schedule below.

Remaining Destination RunGood Stops

Dates	Event	Venue
Feb. 27-Mar. 3	Destination RunGood Tunica	Horseshoe Tunica Casino
Mar. 14-24	Destination RunGood Jacksonville	bestbet Jacksonville
Apr. 9-14	Destination RunGood Joplin	Downstream Casino
Apr. 23-28	Destination RunGood Council Bluffs	Horseshoe Iowa Casino
Apr. 23-28	Destination RunGood Reno	Atlantis Casino
Apr. 30-May 5	Destination RunGood St. Louis	Hollywood Casino
May 2-12	Destination RunGood Bay Area	Graton Casino
May 14-19	Destination RunGood Kansas City	Harrah's Casino
July 11-29	Destination RunGood Season Finale	Thunder Valley Casino

03-02-2024 15:33 UTC-5

Winter Lingers; A Few Chip Count Updates

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Matt Hansen

Level 7: 500/1,000/1,000

Action was heads up with a full board of Q♠A♥Q♦K♦9♠ when Brian Winter slid out 30,000. His opponent went into the tank for a brief moment but ultimately gave up to the pot. It's another one in string of pots that has Winter chipping up in the early going.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Heard	145,000 98,000	98,000
William Austin	136,000 136,000	136,000
David Moses	122,000 25,500	25,500

Brian Winter	80,400 55,900	55,900
Suzan Samuels	66,000 3,000	3,000
Caitlin Comeskey	64,300 9,300	9,300
Ryne Teston	58,500 45,000	45,000
Matt Chaney	27,000 49,300	49,300
Paul Oresteen	24,000 7,400	7,400
Alex Bell	24,000 2,500	2,500
Preston McEwen	13,500 13,500	13,500

Tags: Brian Winter

03-02-2024 15:12 UTC-5

PokerNews Podcast Special: Shaun Deeb Talks $800K Body Fat Prop Buyout & 2024 WSOP Schedule

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Matt Hansen

On this special episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway goes one-on-one with Shaun Deeb, who accepted a $800,000 buyout in his $1 million body fat prop bet against Bill Perkins.

Nearly 11 months ago, the poker players agreed to a 14-month wager on Deeb's ability to bring his body fat composition down significantly. The bet had essentially no stipulations — either get to 17% body fat by the start of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), or lose $100,000.

Last month, Deeb gave his X followers an update on his progress, and it was certainly positive in his favor. A January 25 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan showed his body fat had dropped to 23.9% with still four months to go. That caused Perkins to begin proposing potential buyout possibilities on X, although nothing had been officially agreed upon.

Shaun Deeb Accepts Buyout in $1 Million Body Fat Loss Prop Bet

On Friday, he went in for another DEXA scan, and he was in even better shape — 22.0% body fat composition. Then, on Saturday, the future Poker Hall of Famer informed his social media followers that Perkins had bought out of the bet for $800,000 just over three months from the start of the 2024 WSOP.

Deeb shared all the details of his journey, why he opted to accept the buyout, and where he plans to go from here. Plus, hear his thoughts on the 2024 WSOP schedule.

Listen to the New PokerNews Podcast Here!

03-02-2024 15:04 UTC-5

Stanford Presses Papa Karn

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Matt Hansen

Level 6: 400/800/800

Action was heads up with 9♣8♠A♦J♣Q♦ on the board when Terakun "Papa Karn" Karnchanakphan and Cody Stanford traded raises that put Stanford all in for around 26,000.

Karn turned over AxJx for aces and jacks, but Stanford showed 10♦6♠ to take the pot with a straight.