$800 Main Event Day 1cd | 2025 RGPS Grand Prix Reno

08-30-2025 13:32 UTC-7

Kraemer Busts Thomas

Erick Torres

Level 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Lawrence Thomas was down to his final 2,000, and he jammed from under the gun. It was folded to Gary Kraemer in the hijack, who chose to go all-in himself to put Thomas at risk.

Lawrence Thomas: Q♣9♥ All in
Gary Kraemer: A♥K♦

Thomas was behind, and the flop dug the hole deeper as it fanned out K♣2♣7♦ to give Kraemer top pair.

Thomas gained some hope on the 10♥ turn, but the A♣ river shut the door on Lawrence to eliminate him.

Player	Chips	Progress
Gary Kraemer	30,100 3,500	3,500
Lawrence Thomas	Busted

Tags: Gary Kraemer Lawrence Thomas

08-30-2025 13:28 UTC-7

Bush Takes the Pot

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Erick Torres

Level 5 : Blinds 300/600, 600 ante

Gary Bush opened the action with a raise to 1,600 from under the gun. Elizabeth Cordova called from the cutoff, and Gary Kraemer made the call on the button.

Bush continued for 2,100 on the 4♠J♦K♠ flop. Cordova folded, but Kraemer made the call.

The 2♦ turn did not deter Bush as he fired 7,500. This time, Kraemer folded to award the pot to Bush.

Player	Chips	Progress
Elizabeth Cordova	62,700 62,700	62,700
Gary Bush	39,600 39,600	39,600
Gary Kraemer	26,600 26,600	26,600

Tags: Elizabeth Cordova Gary Bush Gary Kraemer

Level: 5

Blinds: 300/600

Ante: 600

08-30-2025 13:00 UTC-7

First Break of Day 1c

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Erick Torres

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

Players are now on a 15-minute break. There are a total of 123 entries thus far on what has been the busiest flight of the RunGood Poker Series Grand Prix $800 Main Event.

08-30-2025 12:52 UTC-7

Boddorf Finds River Value

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Erick Torres

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

John Letos raised to 1,200 from the hijack, which led to a call from David Luchessi on the button and from the small blind by Matt Boddorf.

Boddorf checked the 8♥4♦9♥ flop. Letos continued for 2,400 and was called by both Luchessi and Boddorf.

The J♣ turn was checked by all three players to bring the Q♦ river.

Boddorf chose to bet 7,600. Letos folded, and Luchessi made the call after some deliberation.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Letos	66,700 31,500	31,500
Matt Boddorf	36,000 36,000	36,000
David Luchessi	13,800 13,800	13,800

Tags: David Luchessi John Letos Matt Boddorf

08-30-2025 12:42 UTC-7

Hays Wins Cooler

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Erick Torres

Level 4 : Blinds 300/500, 500 ante

The chips went in preflop as Barbara Hays committed approximately 12,000 and was called by Sonny Gallardo to put Hays at risk.

Barbara Hays: A♥A♠ All in
Sonny Gallardo: A♣K♣

The flop did not bring any drama as it came 7♠9♥9♣ to keep Hays in a dominant lead. The 9♠ sealed it in favor of Hays as it upgraded her to a full house.

The inconsequential J♥ river completed the board to award Hays the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Sonny Gallardo	52,000 52,000	52,000
Barbara Hays	25,200 1,300	1,300

Tags: Barbara Hays Sonny Gallardo

08-30-2025 12:31 UTC-7

The RGPS: Grand Prix Season Continues!

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Erick Torres

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

The latest RunGood Poker Series season is underway, as the RGPS: Grand Prix schedule hits the grid.

The new schedule has a total of 12 stops across the country, including four brand new destinations. The Grand Prix season also features newly designed RGPS championship rings, and aims to provide players the ultimate ride through the world of mid-major tournament poker.

“This season is all about momentum, both at the tables and in the growth of the game of poker,” said Tana Karn, President of RunGoodGear and founder of the RGPS. “Poker is booming and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

Upcoming RGPS: Grand Prix Schedule

Date	Location	Casino
Sept. 2 - 7	Tunica, MS	Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Sept. 16 - 21	Grantville, PA	Hollywood Penn National
Sept. 25 - Oct. 5	New Orleans, LA	Caesars New Orleans
Oct. 7 - 12	Council Bluffs, IA	Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Oct. 21 - 26	Tulsa, OK	Hard Rock Casino Tulsa
Oct. 28 - Nov. 2	Oxon Hill, MD	MGM National Harbor
Nov. 4 - 9	Maryland Heights, MO	Hollywood St Louis
Nov. 11 - 16	Tunica, MS	Horseshoe Casino Tunica
Nov.18 - 23	San Diego, CA	Jamul Casino San Diego
Nov. 28 - Dec. 4	Lincoln, CA	Thunder Valley Casino Resort

https://twitter.com/RunGoodGear/status/1943342853804925407

Level: 4

Blinds: 300/500

Ante: 500

08-30-2025 12:30 UTC-7

Entries Tallying Up

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Erick Torres

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

A total of 115 entries have already registered for Day 1c for the RunGood Poker Series Grand Prix $800 Main Event at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno. Registration will remain open until the beginning of Level 9.

08-30-2025 12:14 UTC-7

Woodside Drags in Multi-Way Pot

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Erick Torres

Level 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Sidney Johnson opened the hand with a raise to 1,100 from under the gun. Palash Kundu called from early position. Daniel Van called from middle position, and Joshua Woodside joined from the small blind.

All four players checked the A♥7♥J♥ flop and the 2♣ turn.

The 4♦ river saw checks from Woodside and Johnson before Kundu bet 3,200. Van folded, but Woodside made the call. Johnson folded and sent Woodside and Kundo to a showdown.

Woodside showed Q♥J♣ for a pair of jacks, which was enough to take down the pot.