Flashback: Cody Stanford Takes Down RGPS Tunica Main Event
Level 21
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Surrounded by family and friends at his home casino, RunGood Poker Series Ambassador Cody Stanford clinched his eighth RGPS ring at Horseshoe Tunica. After nearly 12 hours of play, he emerged victorious in the $600 Main Event, defeating Michael Johns in heads-up play.
Along with the coveted RGPS ring, Stanford will take home the top prize of $53,988 after outlasting a field of 546 entrants, which generated a $278,460 prize pool.
After his win, Stanford reflected on the moment, saying, "It always feels great to win any poker tournament, especially a Main Event, but to do it with my wife and friends here, at my home casino, it means a lot.'"
2025 RGPS Tunica Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Stanford | United States | $53,988 |
| 2 | Michael Johns | United States | $36,126 |
| 3 | Jonathan Pragel | United States | $26,607 |
| 4 | Kyle Cartwright | United States | $19,820 |
| 5 | Jeremy Moore | United States | $14,936 |
| 6 | LaShun Wallace | United States | $11,387 |
| 7 | Telly Lanier | United States | $8,784 |
| 8 | Russell Boyette | United States | $6,858 |
| 9 | Mike Kopczynski | United States | $5,419 |