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$800 Main Event
Day 1a Completed
2025 RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania
$800 Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info
2025 RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1a
Buy-in
$800
Prize Pool
$115,500
Total Entries
165
Level
25
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000
Entries
54
Players Left
6
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Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
The first ever RunGood Poker Series event in Central Pennsylvania saw 54 entries for the opening flight of the RGPS Grand Prix $800 Main Event. Day 1a wrapped up with just six players earning a spot in the money on Sunday, while two more opening flights remain.
Sitting atop the counts is Tyler Giles, who steadily climbed up the leaderboard and set the pace on the opening day with 413,000. Giles was helped by some timely hands, including a full house to score a key knockout on the final table.
Giles holds a slim lead over Richard Wilburn, who bagged up 404,000. Rounding out the top three is Brian Morrow, who claimed a good portion of his chips on a double elimination with with pocket queens.
End of Day 1a Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Giles | United States | 413,000 |
| 2 | Richard Wilburn | United States | 404,000 |
| 3 | Brian Morrow | United States | 391,000 |
| 4 | Zachary Gruneberg | United States | 153,000 |
| 5 | Michael Jouaneh | United States | 151,000 |
| 6 | Dennis Firestone | United States | 108,000 |
There is a sizeable gap from the top three to the remaining survivors, as two-time WSOP bracelet winner Zachary Gruneberg is next on the leaderboard with 153,000.
Fifth place belongs to Michael Jouaneh, who survived a roller coaster final few levels to finish with 151,000 chips. The final player to bag is Dennis Firestone, who was among the first group of entrants to begin the opening flight.
Among the notable names to take a shot on Day 1a was PokerNews Ambassador Keith Becker, who was knocked out shortly before the end of late registration after three-betting his ace into a pair of nines.
RunGood Ambassador Nicholas Rigby jumped in as registration closed, chipping up quickly before hitting the rail soon after.
Saturday brings two more opening flights, starting with Day 1b at 12:00 p.m. local time. That will be followed by Day 1c at 5:00 p.m. as the last chance to find a bag for Day 2.
Both remaining flights feature unlimited reentry, with a shot at the $50,000 guaranteed prize pool at stake.
RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event Schedule
| Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 20 | 1b | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 20 | 1c | 5:00 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | 2 | 12:00 p.m. |
It is expected to be a busy day of action on Saturday, so be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for full coverage as the RGPS Grand Prix series continues in Grantville, Pennsylvania.
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
The opening flight has finished, with the six remaining players in the money for Day 2 on Sunday.
Stay tuned for a full recap of the day's action.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
413,000
68,000
|
68,000 |
|
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404,000
52,000
|
52,000 |
|
391,000 | |
|
153,000
73,000
|
73,000 |
|
||
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151,000
6,000
|
6,000 |
|
108,000
38,000
|
38,000 |
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Dominic Lake raised to 18,000 from under the gun, and Brian Morrow made the call in the big blind.
Morrow checked the A♣Q♣J♥ flop and Lake continued for 14,000. Morrow took a moment before tossing out a raise to 40,000. Lake answered by moving all in, and Morrow quickly called.
Dominic Lake: A♣10♦ 
Brian Morrow: J♠J♦
Morrow's flopped set was in the lead, while Lake picked up outs on the A♥ turn. The 5♣ river was a blank, as Lake finished on the stone bubble of Day 1a.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
391,000
110,000
|
110,000 |
|
Busted |
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
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Level: 15
Blinds: 4,000/8,000
Ante: 8,000
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
The remaining seven players have reached a 10-minute break.
Action will continue until one more elimination occurs.
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Tyler Giles opened to 15,000 on the button, making the call after Jebadiah Steward moved all in for around 130,000 in the small blind.
Jebadiah Steward: A♥J♥
Tyler Giles: 5♥5♦
Steward could not improve on the 2♣4♣8♦4♦5♠ board, as Giles finished with a full house to score the knockout.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
345,000
135,000
|
135,000 |
|
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Busted | |
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Tyler Giles opened to 12,000 in middle position, with Richard Wilburn calling on the button and Michael Jouaneh coming along in the small blind.
Jouaneh checked the 5♣7♠3♠ flop, with Giles firing 22,000 into the middle. After taking some time, Wilburn raised to 60,000. That produced a fold from Jouaneh, while Giles took a moment before letting his hand go.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
352,000
14,000
|
14,000 |
|
|
210,000
48,000
|
48,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
145,000
83,000
|
83,000 |
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Dennis Firestone moved all in for 68,000 from under the gun, and Richard Wilburn announced a call on his immediate left. The rest of the table folded, and the cards were revealed.
Dennis Firestone: 10♣10♦
Richard Wilburn: A♥J♣
Firestone's pocket pair faced no danger on the 8♠3♠K♥8♣4♦ runout, winning the flip to double his stack through Wilburn.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
338,000
48,000
|
48,000 |
|
|
146,000
28,000
|
28,000 |
