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$800 Main Event
Day 2 Completed
2026 RGPS Passport Southern Indiana
$800 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
2026 RGPS Passport Southern Indiana
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
$800
Prize Pool
$224,700
Total Entries
321
Level
26
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
100,000
Entries
38
Players Left
1
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Level 26
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
After four exciting days of action on the felt here in Elizabeth, IN, the RunGood Poker Series Passport Season $800 Main Event has officially come to an end, with hometown hero Jasper May claiming victory to capture his first RGPS ring along with the $47,787 first-place prize.
Hosted by Caesars Southern Indiana, the event drew 321 entries, generating a prize pool of $224,700 and beating the guarantee, a solid turnout considering it overlapped with Kentucky Derby weekend. After almost ten hours of play, the poker room erupted with cheers once the final card was dealt, with May defeating Shon Smith after a short heads-up match.
When asked how he was feeling following his big win at his home casino, the Charlestown, IN native said, "It's nice to win one. It's been a while. I try to be a nice guy. Most of the folks that come in like me, so it's nice to win one in front of them and give them a hometown win."
2026 RGPS Passport Season Southern Indiana Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper May | United States | $47,787 |
| 2 | Shon Smith | United States | $31,858 |
| 3 | Andrew Huberty | United States | $23,290 |
| 4 | Ryan Stone | United States | $17,263 |
| 5 | Craig Carman | United States | $12,975 |
| 6 | Kevin Johnson | United States | $9,890 |
| 7 | Caio Sobral | Brazil | $7,648 |
| 8 | Michael Scarborough | United States | $6,001 |
| 9 | Ian Gillespie | United States | $4,779 |
Comeback Story and Dealing with Obstacles Off the Felt
After taking his winner’s photos, May indicated that it was nice to feel the thrill of victory again, as he hasn’t been able to get out and compete much lately. When asked to elaborate, he shared a personal comeback story.
"Well, I had a stroke back about four years ago and I had to rebuild to the point where I could even compete. And I made a couple of blunders today that I normally wouldn't have made a few years ago, but I I overcame them and got here. So it's been a little bit of a climb."
"I'm fortunate that I didn't have more damage from the stroke and I'm fortunate that I was able to rally back from it. So I'm a fortunate man."
How an Unlikely Career Change Helped His Poker Game
During the Day 1c flight, where May bagged the chip lead, he was overhead talking about how it's hard to guess his career background given his unassuming appearance and demeanor. None of his fellow tablemates were able to pinpoint his area of expertise.
"I started roofing when I was 12 years old, so I roofed until I was almost 30. I went to nursing school. I've been a registered nurse for 32 years. Primarily I work ICU and ER and I've done quite a bit of high acuity stuff. But sitting around here in a cap and a pair of overalls, most people are never gonna guess that. Going from roofing to nursing, not too many people make a jump like that."
He was asked if there were any parallels between nursing and poker and whether or not his unique career change may have helped him at the tables over the years.
"You need to keep your head involved in either one. Fortunate for me, I have a good system around me when I do work, that helps me keep my head organized. In poker, I'm on my own and occasionally it drifts."
More Poker on the Horizon After Big Score
In regard to his future plans with the money, May explained, "I'm gonna play a few more tournaments. My game has improved quite a bit. I'll probably never get back to where I was five, six years ago."
"But I do hope to play some more around the Midwest here and start traveling again, which is one of the things I'll do with this win."
That wraps up coverage of the $800 Main Event here at the RunGood Poker Series Passport Season Southern Indiana. Be sure to follow PokerNews for future RGPS events all across the country.
Level 26
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Jasper May has taken down the RGPS Passport Season Southern Indiana $800 Main Event for a payday of $47,787, along with the RGPS ring.
2026 RGPS Passport Season Southern Indiana Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper May | United States | $47,787 |
| 2 | Shon Smith | United States | $31,858 |
| 3 | Andrew Huberty | United States | $23,290 |
| 4 | Ryan Stone | United States | $17,263 |
| 5 | Craig Carman | United States | $12,975 |
| 6 | Kevin Johnson | United States | $9,890 |
| 7 | Caio Sobral | Brazil | $7,648 |
| 8 | Michael Scarborough | United States | $6,001 |
| 9 | Ian Gillespie | United States | $4,779 |
Stay tuned to PokerNews for a recap of the day's action including a winner's interview.
Level 26
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Shon Smith limped on the button and Jasper May raised to 300,000 in the big blind. Smith made the call.
The flop came 3♠6♦9♠, May continued with a bet of 300,000, and Smith called.
On the 8♦ turn, May bet 600,000 and Smith made it 1,200,000 to go. May then moved all in to put Smith at risk, who had 2,015,000 behind. Smith quickly called.
Shon Smith: 9♥5♥ 
Jasper May: 6♠6♣
Only a seven on the river would save Smith, but the 4♥ completed the board to end his impressive tournament run.
Level 26
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Shon Smith limped on the button and Jasper May checked in the big blind.
The flop came 7♦2♦3♠ and May check-called a bet of 125,000, bringing the 2♣ turn, where both players checked.
On the 2♠ river, May bet 250,000 and Smith gave up his hand.
Level: 26
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 100,000
Level 25
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Shon Smith limped on the button and Jasper May raised to 280,000 in the big blind. Smith then moved all in for 1,955,000 to put himself at risk, and May called.
Shon Smith: 10♣10♥
Jasper May: Q♦5♦
May was looking for a queen to end the tournament, but couldn't find one when the board ran out 9♣4♦3♠J♣2♣.
Level 25
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Jasper May raised to 200,000 on the button and Shon Smith called in the big blind.
The flop of 6♥7♥6♦ went check-check, bringing the 10♦ turn, where Smith led out for 180,000. May made the call.
On the 4♣ river, Smith bet 595,000 and May made it 1,800,000 to go. Smith thought for a brief moment before giving up his hand.
Level 25
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Shon Smith limped on the button and May raised to 280,000 in the big blind. Smith called.
The flop came 5♣3♦2♠, May bet 300,000, and Smith raised to 600,000. May called and the turn landed the 4♦.
Both players checked to the 7♠ river, where May slid out a bet of 2,000,000. Smith thought for a moment before tossing his cards into the muck.
Level 25
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Jasper May raised to 200,000 on the button, Shon Smith called in the small blind, and Andrew Huberty three-bet jammed in the big blind for just over 700,000. May reshoved to isolate and Smith got out of the way.
Andrew Huberty: J♠8♠
Jasper May: Q♦10♦
May pulled ahead further on the K♥2♣10♠ flop, pairing his ten. The 4♥ turn and A♣ river offered no help to Huberty, and he was sent to the payout desk.
