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♥
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.
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.
Level: 5
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 600
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.
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.
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♠
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.
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.”
| 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 |
Level: 4
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
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.
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.
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