$800 Main Event Day 1a | 2026 RGPS Passport St. Louis

03-06-2026 01:43 UTC-5

Hooton Wins Another

Nick Becker

Level 14 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Michael Estes raised to 12,000 in the hijack, Michael Wright flatted in the cutoff, and Robert Hooton defended in the big blind.

The flop came 9♦8♣3♠ and it checked to Estes who continued with a bet of 10,000. Only Hooton called to see the Q♠ turn.

Hooton led out with a sizable bet of 40,000, prompting Estes to reluctantly toss his cards into the muck.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Hooton	340,000 5,000	5,000
Michael Estes	222,000 67,000	67,000

Tags: Michael Estes Michael Wright Robert Hooton

03-06-2026 01:35 UTC-5

Lerner Wins Blind Versus Blind

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Nick Becker

Level 14 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Action went heads-up to a flop of K♦4♦8♣ in a hand between Delilah Lerner in the small blind and Alec Friedman in the big blind.

Lerner check-called a bet of 6,000 from Friedman, bringing the 9♣ turn where she check-called again, this time for 8,000.

On the Q♠ river, Lerner checked for a third time and Friedman opted to check back. Lerner turned over K♣7♥ for a pair of kings to claim the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Delilah Lerner	165,000 55,000	55,000
Alec Friedman	52,000

Tags: Alec Friedman Delilah Lerner

03-06-2026 01:28 UTC-5

Hooton Keeps Climbing

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Nick Becker

Level 14 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

Ryan Tepen opened the action with a raise from early position and Robert Hooton defended in the big blind.

The flop came 3♣Q♠10♥ and Hooton check-called a bet of 10,000 from Tepen.

On the 7♠ turn, Hooton led out for 10,000 and Tepen called, bringing the 5♥ river.

Hooton checked and Tepen thought for a brief moment before checking back. Hooton tabled Q♦10♣ for top two pair and Tepen mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Robert Hooton	335,000 110,000	110,000
Ryan Tepen	100,000 58,500	58,500

Tags: Robert Hooton Ryan Tepen

03-06-2026 01:21 UTC-5

RGPS Passport Season: Collect the Stamps, Win the Rings

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Nick Becker

Level 14 : Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante

https://twitter.com/RGPokerSeries/status/2003533614613692825

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) 2026 calendar is well underway with the "Passport" season. Spanning from January through August, the season features 17 stops across the United States, promising a blend of high-stakes excitement and the community-focused atmosphere that has become the tour's hallmark.

The Passport Season invites players to "collect stamps" as they travel the country in search of prestigious RunGood Rings and exclusive player rewards.

"This season represents everything RunGood stands for," said Tana Karn, Founder and President of the RunGood Poker Series. "Great poker, welcoming communities, and rooms that feel like home. The Passport Season is about the journey as much as the destination."

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Level: 14

Blinds: 3,000/6,000

Ante: 6,000

03-06-2026 01:13 UTC-5

Frisch Wins a Flip

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Nick Becker

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Joshua Frisch raised to 10,000 on the button and the player in the big blind three-bet jammed for about ten big blinds to put himself at risk. Frisch thought for a brief moment before making the call.

Big blind: A♦8♦ All in
Joshua Frisch: 3♠3♥

Frisch's pair of treys remained in the lead all the way as the board ran out 4♦K♣J♠4♥9♥.

Player	Chips	Progress
Joshua Frisch	250,000 210,000	210,000

Tags: Joshua Frisch

03-06-2026 00:58 UTC-5

Wright Doubles with Big Slick

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Nick Becker

Level 13 : Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

The player on the button raised to 13,000 and Michael Wright three-bet jammed in the big blind for 53,000 to put himself at risk. The button thought for a moment before making the call.

Michael Wright: A♥K♠ All in
Button: A♣9♣

The board ran out 4♦2♣2♠2♦Q♦ and Wright's kicker played to earn him the double up.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Wright	114,000 74,000	74,000

Tags: Michael Wright

Level: 13

Blinds: 3,000/5,000

Ante: 5,000

03-06-2026 00:34 UTC-5

Another Break

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Nick Becker

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

The remaining players have been sent on another 15-minute break and will return to blinds at 3,000/5,000 with a 5,000 big blind ante.

03-06-2026 00:24 UTC-5

Bakota Goes for It All

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Nick Becker

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

John Kurfman raised to 9,000 on the button and Andrew Bakota defended in the big blind.

The flop came 7♠8♠6♥ and Bakota check-called a bet of 10,000 from Kurfman.

The 3♣ turn went check-check, bringing the 3♠ river where Bakota checked again. Kurfman bet 30,000 before Bakota moved all in to put Kurfman at risk who had about 55,000 behind.

"Can you beat five-high?" asked Kurfman, as he surrendered and tabled 5♣2♣.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andrew Bakota	370,000 370,000	370,000
John Kurfman	55,000 37,500	37,500

Tags: Andrew Bakota John Kurfman