2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin

$700 Main Event
Day: 1a
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Event Info
2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a♥q♠
Prize
$48,516
Event Info
Buy-in
$700
Prize Pool
$240,000
Total Entries
400
Places Paid
49
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
57
Players Left
7
Players Left 1 / 400

Ashkarkhizani Shoves on Virupakshi

Level 15 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Evan Ashkarkhizani limped in from middle position, Madhukar Virupakshi raised to 28,000 in the hijack, and Ashkarkhizani called.

The flop came Q♥10♦8♥ and Virupakshi continued for 40,000. Ashkarkhizani then moved all in for 212,000.

Virupakshi turned over A♦J♣ and kept it in front of him as he considered the decision. he took a minute before folding, and Ashkarkhizani took the pot.

Virupakshi was then given a three-hand penalty for exposing his hand.

Tags: Evan AshkarkhizaniMadhukar Virupakshi