2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Kentucky

$800 Main Event
Day: 1ef
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Event Info
2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Kentucky
Event Info
Buy-in
$800
Prize Pool
$424,200
Total Entries
606
Players Left
74
Average Chip Stack
245,676
Total Chips
18,180,000
Players Info - Day 1ef
Entries
254
Players Left
31
Players Left 74 / 606
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Level: 9

Blinds: 1,000/1,500

Ante: 1,500

"I Need a Club"

Level 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Marlon Brown
Marlon Brown

Marlon Brown moved all in for 14,900 from the big blind on the 23J flop, and was at risk when Christina Hicks shoved her covering stack from under the gun.

After taking some time, Glyn Banks folded on the button and the hands were revealed.

Marlon Brown: Q4 All in
Christina Hicks: AJ

"I need a club," said Brown as he turned over his draw while Hicks showed top pair. Brown quickly filled his flush on the 10 turn, while the 4 river completed his double-up.

Tags: Christina HicksGlyn BanksMarlon Brown

Johnson Hits the River

Level 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Nathan Johnson
Nathan Johnson

Michael Esquivel bet 13,000 on the 362J turn, and Nathan Johnson replied by moving all in for 47,800. Esquivel went into the tank, taking several minutes before standing up to study his opponent.

Esquivel opted to make the call, and the hands were turned up.

Nathan Johnson: 44 All in
Michael Esquivel: K6

The dealer flipped over the 5 river, and Esquivel quickly turned and walked away from the table. Johnson made a straight to survive, taking a big piece of Esquivel's stack.

Tags: Michael EsquivelNathan Johnson

RunGood Poker Series 2026 Fall Season Continues

Level 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
RGPS, PokerNews
RGPS, PokerNews

The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition season will take players across North America and the Caribbean, with a new championship ring design along with six exciting debut destinations.

  • The Barrel Social Club, Franklin, Kentucky
  • Lake Erie Poker Room, Elyria, Ohio
  • The OG Clubhouse, Oak Grove, Kentucky
  • Lodge Card Club, San Antonio, Texas
  • Champions Club Texas, Houston, Texas
  • Hilton Aruba Casino, Aruba

The fall season also sees the return of the RunGood Player of the Year Race, powered by The Hendon Mob and the Global Poker Index.

McGraw Makes the Right Call

Level 8 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Kyle McGraw checked the 38210 turn with around 25,000 already in the pot, and John Feitz fired 17,000 into the middle. McGraw called to the K river, checking once more.

Feitz bet 20,000, and McGraw did not take long to stick in a call. Feitz showed AQ for ace-high, while McGraw tabled 77 for a pair to claim the pot. Feitz, who had already bagged an earlier flight, saw his Day 1e stack take a hit.

Tags: John FeitzKyle McGraw

Level: 8

Blinds: 600/1,200

Ante: 1,200

Recent Eliminations

Level 7 : 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Johnson Makes Broadway

Level 7 : 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson

Matthew Johnson was all in for 15,700 from the cutoff, at risk against Christian Martin in the hijack.

Matthew Johnson: AJ All in
Christian Martin: K10

Martin took the lead on the K510 flop, but Johnson completed his straight draw on the Q turn. Johnson collected his double-up as the 3 fell on the river, and Martin was sent to the rail shortly after.

Tags: Christian MartinMatthew Johnson

Raymer Folds Out Jackson

Level 7 : Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante

Jonathan Jackson opened to 2,500 in middle position before Greg Raymer three-bet to 6,000 on the button. Jackson called and checked the J36 flop.

Raymer counted out a bet of 6,600, with Jackson taking a moment before sending his cards into the muck.

Tags: Greg RaymerJonathan Jackson

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