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

03-07-2026 03:28 UTC-5

Brendel Wakes Up with Cowboys

Nick Becker

Level 17 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Harrison Shockley was under the gun and got it all in preflop for about 150,000 against Lance Brendel in the small blind who covered.

Harrison Shockley: Q♠Q♥ All in
Lance Brendel: K♠K♦

There were no queens to be found on the 6♠4♥6♥8♦A♥ runout and Shockley was sent packing.

Player	Chips	Progress
William Henricks	510,000 225,000	225,000
Mark Lafata	495,000 290,000	290,000
Lance Brendel	420,000 9,000	9,000

Robert Hankins	415,000 55,000	55,000

Jacob Foley	300,000 10,000	10,000
Daniel Harris	275,000 103,000	103,000
Harrison Shockley	Busted

Tags: Harrison Shockley Lance Brendel

Level: 17

Blinds: 6,000/12,000

Ante: 12,000

03-07-2026 02:58 UTC-5

Break Time

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Nick Becker

Level 16 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

The remaining 22 players have been sent on another 15-minute break and will return to blinds at 6,000/12,000 with a 12,000 big blind ante.

03-07-2026 02:55 UTC-5

Hansel Spikes a Nine to Stay Alive

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Nick Becker

Level 16 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Matthew Nilges raised to 22,000 in middle position and Chris Hansel three-bet jammed for 139,000 in the hijack to put himself at risk. Nilges took some time to think through his decision before making the call.

Chris Hansel: 9♦9♣ All in
Matthew Nilges: J♣J♦

The flop came K♥4♥Q♦ with Nilges' pair of jacks still in the lead. That was until Hansel drilled the 9♥ on the turn to improve to a set. The A♣ fell on the river and the pot was pushed Hansel's way.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Hansel	303,000 190,000	190,000
Matthew Nilges	226,000 139,000	139,000

Tags: Chris Hansel Matthew Nilges

03-07-2026 02:52 UTC-5

RGPS Passport Season: Collect the Stamps, Win the Rings

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Nick Becker

Level 16 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 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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03-07-2026 02:42 UTC-5

Dream Spot for Nilges

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Nick Becker

Level 16 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Matthew Nilges raised to 30,000 on the button and Jessie Snow defended in the big blind.

The flop came A♣10♥9♦ and Snow check-called a bet of 30,000 from Nilges.

On the J♦ turn, Snow moved all in for just under 100,000 and Nilges snap called.

Jessie Snow: 10♦8♣ All in
Matthew Nilges: K♣Q♣

Snow was drawing dead and the meaningless 7♥ rolled off on the river to complete the board.

Player	Chips	Progress
Matthew Nilges	365,000 325,000	325,000
Jessie Snow	Busted

Tags: Jessie Snow Matthew Nilges

Level: 16

Blinds: 5,000/10,000

Ante: 10,000

03-07-2026 02:26 UTC-5

Shockley Scores a Knockout

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Nick Becker

Level 15 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Christopher Cox got it all in for less than ten big blinds on the button against Harrison Shockley in the small blind who covered.

Christopher Cox: A♣J♠ All in
Harrison Shockley: K♣Q♥

Shockley pulled ahead on the K♦9♠6♠ flop, pairing his king. The 2♠ turn and 4♦ river offered no help to Cox and he was sent to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Harrison Shockley	220,000 180,000	180,000
Christopher Cox	Busted

Tags: Christopher Cox Harrison Shockley

03-07-2026 02:13 UTC-5

Jaskulske Wins in Dramatic Fashion

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Nick Becker

Level 15 : Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Kyle Jaskulske limped on the button and the player in the small blind moved all in for 93,000 to put himself at risk. Jaskulske counted out his chips to see that he slightly covered his opponent before making the call.

Small blind: A♠3♦ All in
Kyle Jaskulske: 8♦8♥

The small blind pulled ahead on the A♦J♥7♦ flop, pairing his ace. The turn landed the 2♥ and Jaskulske was on the verge of being left with dust.

That was until the 8♣ fell on the river, improving Jaskulske to trips to send his opponent packing.