JB Wells was all in from the big blind for 27,000 holding A♠9♠ but was absolutely smashed by the A♥A♣ of Joseph Sauers.
The 10♣5♣5♠ flop did little for Wells, but the 9♦ brought a sliver of hope. The 9♣ river brought the backdoor winner home for him as the rest of the players at the table exclaimed in shock.
Joseph Sauers was all in from the small blind with A♥K♣, slightly covering an opponent in middle position who had K♦K♠. The 2♦A♦6♥9♦6♠ board favored Sauers, as he flopped his pair of aces and faded backdoor diamonds.
Brad Butcher opened in middle position and the player on his left called. On the 4♦6♥7♦ flop, he continued for 3,000 and received a fairly quick call. Butcher checked the 5♠ and snap-folded to a bet of 8,500.
A last-minute entry from Brad Butcher put Day 1a at an even 50 entries. That means up to six players will bag and advance to Sunday's Day 2.
Level: 9
Blinds: 1,000/1,500
Ante: 1,500
Players are on their second break of the day.
A player in middle position was all in for just under 19,000, having been called by Alex Fininzio on the button. Fininzio showed A♣J♦, meaning it was a flip since his opponent held 8♠8♣.
The dealer delivered a 6♠7♦3♥2♦ board, safe for the all-in player, until the J♣ river.
The busted player sat for a moment in disbelief.
"They named this tournament after you, brother," he chirped as he got up to leave.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26 - 31 | Reno, NV | Atlantis Casino Reno |
| 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 |
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