The Final Two Day 1 Flights Take Place in Joplin for the RGPS Main Event
The RunGood Poker Series $800 Main Event at Downstream Casino in Joplin, Missouri, continues with its final two Day 1 flights scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Flight 1c will commence at 10:00 a.m. local time, followed by Flight 1d at 3:00 p.m.
Day 1a of the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool event drew 57 entrants, with seven players making the money and advancing to Day 2. Todd Tucker led the field, bagging an impressive 723,000 chips.
Day 1b attracted 103 entrants, with 12 players advancing to Day 2. The chip leader at the end of the night was Daniel Lowery, who bagged 785,000.
Top 10 Chip Counts Through Day 1b
Players will start the event with 30,000 chips, playing 30-minute levels during Day 1 flights before levels increase to 40 minutes on Day 2. Blinds will begin at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante. There will be a 15-minute break after every two hours of play.
The Main Event features unlimited reentries, with late registration open until the start of Level 9. Play will continue until only 12.5% of the field remains, at which point players will reach the money, bag their chips, and return for Day 2.
Participants may enter multiple Day 1 flights, but if a player qualifies for Day 2 more than once, only their largest stack will carry forward. Any lower chip stacks will be removed at the start of Day 2 and receive the minimum Day 2 payout. Blinds on Day 2 will begin at the lowest level reached during the Day 1 flights.
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| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Lowery | United States | 785,000 |
| 2 | Todd Tucker | United States | 723,000 |
| 3 | Doug Glasscock | United States | 590,000 |
| 4 | John Lopez | United States | 343,000 |
| 5 | Victor Harris | United States | 315,000 |
| 6 | Timothy Black | United States | 290,000 |
| 7 | Jim Coyle | United States | 194,000 |
| 8 | William McCracken | United States | 191,000 |
| 9 | Eldon Penn | United States | 190,000 |
| 10 | Bill Hayes | United States | 188,000 |