Final Main Event Flights on Tap at RGPS Passport Joplin
The Downstream Casino Resort poker room will be busy today, as players will have two chances to earn a spot in the money of the RunGood Poker Series Passport Joplin $600 Main Event.
The tournament has seen 306 entries through the first two days, with 37 players already advancing to Day 2. Saturday's schedule will see the final two opening flights kick off, starting with Day 1c at 10:00 a.m. local time.
That will be followed by Day 1d at 3:00 p.m. here in Joplin, with both flights playing down to the top 12.5% of the field before reaching the money. The tournament prize pool has already passed the advertised guarantee, sitting above $150,000 heading into today's action.
The overall lead is currently held by Tony Courtney (864,000), who paced the field of 198 entries on Day 1b. Nicholas Rigby (404,000), who led the way on Day 1a, sits eighth overall, just behind $300 PokerNews PowerStack final tablist Michael Varnell (407,000).
Top 10 Overall Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Courtney | United States | 864,000 |
| 2 | Plez Bradley | United States | 614,000 |
| 3 | Freeman Allen | United States | 527,000 |
| 4 | Johan Cervantes | United States | 482,000 |
| 5 | Kyle McConnell | United States | 422,000 |
| 6 | Tyler Barnes | United States | 414,000 |
| 7 | Michael Varnell | United States | 407,000 |
| 8 | Nicholas Rigby | United States | 404,000 |
| 9 | Charles Deatherage | United States | 389,000 |
| 10 | Todd Tucker | United States | 375,000 |
Players will once again sit down with a starting stack of 30,000 chips, looking to navigate their way through 30-minute levels on both remaining Day 1 flights.
Blinds will begin at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante, and the tournament features unlimited reentries. Late registration remains open for both flights through the start of Level 9, and players must have chips in their bag to advance at the end of the night.
RGPS Passport Joplin Main Event Remaining Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. April 10 | 10 a.m. | $600 Main Event Day 1c |
| Sat. April 10 | 3 p.m. | $600 Main Event Day 1d |
| Sun. April 11 | 11 a.m. | $600 Main Event Day 2 |
Don't miss any of the exciting action all day long, as the PokerNews live reporting team will provide full coverage from inside the ropes at Downstream Casino Resort until a champion is crowned on Sunday night.