Flashback: Jose Garcia Wins First-Ever RGPS Austin Title
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
The final day of the first-ever RunGood Poker Series at the Lodge Card Club was a lengthy affair, as players battled for over 13 hours to decide who would be crowned the first RGPS Passport Austin $600 Main Event champion.
Jose Garcia outlasted a field of 1,018 entries to earn the first-place prize of $88,007 and take home the RGPS ring and trophy.
“I’m very happy,” said Garcia. “It feels good. I’m excited.”
2026 RGPS Passport Austin $600 Main Even Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Garcia | United States | $88,007 |
| 2 | Andrew Robinson | United States | $61,547 |
| 3 | James Black | United States | $40,069 |
| 4 | Kyle Stein | United States | $29,069 |
| 5 | Kevin Easterling | United States | $22,149 |
| 6 | Matthew Costentino | United States | $17,804 |
| 7 | James Cazin | United States | $14,742 |
| 8 | Thomas McCutcheon | United States | $11,706 |
| 9 | Zachary Evers | United States | $8,691 |