The latest RunGood Poker Series season is underway, with 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.”
Chris Audrain open-shoved from under the gun for 80,000 and was called by the player in the small blind who had the covering stack.
Chris Audrain: A♠J♠
Small blind: 6♠6♣
The flop came 10♦5♥5♠ with the small blind still in the lead. Audrain picked up additional equity on the K♠ turn with outs to a flush as well as a gutshot.
Audrain paired his ace on the A♦ river to stay alive and secure the much-needed double up.
Matt Blair open-shoved from under the gun for 80,000 to put himself at risk and was called by Jesse Lott in the small blind.
Matt Blair: K♠J♣
Jesse Lott: A♥10♥
The flop came A♦10♣2♦, improving lot to two pair but Blair picked up a gutshot. Blair couldn't get there when the board ran out 3♠, 8♠, ending his tournament run.
Adam Todd raised to 30,000 on the button, the player in the small blind called, and Michael Rodgers three-bet to 90,000 in the big blind. Todd then four-bet jammed for close to 300,000, prompting the small blind to fold and Rodgers to call.
Adam Todd: A♣10♣
Michael Rodgers: A♠K♠
The flop came Q♠6♦9♣ with Rodgers still in the lead with ace-king. The 7♠ turn and K♥ river offered no help to Todd and he was sent packing.