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$600 Main Event
Day 2 Completed
2026 RGPS Passport Tunica
$600 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
2026 RGPS Passport Tunica
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
Buy-in
$600
Prize Pool
$252,450
Total Entries
495
Level
28
Blinds
75,000 / 150,000
Ante
150,000
Entries
58
Players Left
1
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Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
After more than 20 years chasing his poker obsession, part-time player William Latta had come close to a big win at Horseshoe Casino Tunica in the past. The Tennessee native entered the week at the 2026 RunGood Passport Season Tunica series still looking to match his friends’ success in this iconic poker venue.
The wait finally came to an end in the $600 Main Event, as Latta outlasted a field of 495 entries to claim his first RGPS ring.
"There's a lot of people in this poker room that have these rings, so it was a little bit of a bone of contention,” Latta told PokerNews after his victory. “Happy to get that off my back.”
The metal industry manager, who lives 100 miles away from the site of his latest poker conquest, defeated Kyle Cartwright in a heads-up duel that saw both players trade the chip lead before a pivotal pot left Latta firmly in front for good.
The final 58 players returned to battle on Day 2, having each locked up a piece of the $252,450 prize pool. In the end, Latta claimed the title for his second-largest career score of $49,110.
“This has been a long-time obsession for me. It's fun to play. I've got grandkids, I've got a job, so we do what we can. This is just a hobby for me, so it's nice to finally get one.”
RGPS Passport Tunica $600 Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Latta | United States | $49,110 |
| 2 | Kyle Cartwright | United States | $32,740 |
| 3 | Michael Monaghan | United States | $24,098 |
| 4 | Parker Williams | United States | $17,944 |
| 5 | Robert Richardson | United States | $13,519 |
| 6 | Nathan Wills | United States | $10,306 |
| 7 | Benjamin Miller | United States | $7,952 |
| 8 | Michael Cordell | United States | $6,211 |
| 9 | Adam Cotant | United States | $4,911 |
Early Fireworks Lead the Way
Latta entered the final day sitting tenth in chips, and knew the tournament structure would allow him to be patient.
"This tournament at that point was really deep for me, so we could pick spots. I knew I could take some hits here and there, but in the end, the result was good."
The road to achieving that result was helped by a massive hand early in the day, as Latta flopped the nuts to crack aces and send Adam Thomas to the rail. That allowed Latta to pad his stack, and the eventual champion was never short from that point forward.
"It certainly gave me the chips to at least the final table. That was very interesting, I was kind of priced in. The guy wanted action, you know, and that happens sometimes. I didn't blame him for the way he played it, I just got lucky."
Worth the Wait in Tunica
That hand propelled Latta to the final table, where he stayed out of trouble to reach the final three spots. Latta then took the lead into heads-up play after turning a wheel to send Michael Monaghan out in third place.
The duel with Cartwright went back and forth, before Latta made a massive flop call and held to leave his opponent short. That led to the final hand, where Latta hit the turn again to take down the title.
The victory in Tunica comes after a few close calls in the past, including a pair of final table runs in the last eight years. Latta was happy to finally get to the finish line, especially in front of family and friends.
"I think it was two years ago I got to the final table, and we got kind of set up in a three-way all in hand. I feel really great about these RunGood Main Events and usually do pretty well, so you know, happy to play them."
"I've made a lot of good friends, and my son's here, so I just like the camaraderie with the guys that I get together with. We have a really good camaraderie, and it's a fun thing to do."
That concludes PokerNews live coverage here at Horseshoe Casino Tunica. Be sure to catch our next RunGood Passport Season stop in Dallas, starting with the $360 PokerNews PowerStack ring event next weekend.
Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
William Latta has outlasted a field of 495 entries at Horseshoe Casino Tunica, taking down the $600 RGPS Passport Main Event for $49,110 and his first career ring.
Stay tuned for a full recap of the action, along with reaction from the champion.
RGPS Passport Tunica $600 Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Latta | United States | $49,110 |
| 2 | Kyle Cartwright | United States | $32,740 |
| 3 | Michael Monaghan | United States | $24,098 |
| 4 | Parker Williams | United States | $17,944 |
| 5 | Robert Richardson | United States | $13,519 |
| 6 | Nathan Wills | United States | $10,306 |
| 7 | Benjamin Miller | United States | $7,952 |
| 8 | Michael Cordell | United States | $6,211 |
| 9 | Adam Cotant | United States | $4,911 |
Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
William Latta checked the Q♦J♦5♥ flop from the big blind, and Kyle Cartwright slid out a bet of 150,000 on the button. Latta called to the 5♠ turn, checking once more.
Cartwright announced all in, and Latta quickly called.
Kyle Cartwright: A♦Q♠ 
William Latta: 8♥5♣
Latta turned trip fives, taking the lead over Cartwright's pair of queens. The inconsequential river changed nothing and the two players shook hands, as Cartwright was eliminated in the runner-up position.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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14,850,000
1,250,000
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1,250,000 |
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Busted | |
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Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
William Latta raised to 300,000 on the button, and Kyle Cartwright three-bet to 850,000 in the big blind. Latta replied with a four-bet to 2,100,000, and Cartwright slid out the call.
Cartwright checked the Q♠8♠6♥ flop, and Latta fired 600,000 into the middle. Cartwright then moved all in, asking for the rest of Latta's stack.
After taking some time, Latta stuck in the call and the cards were turned up.
William Latta: 10♥10♦
Kyle Cartwright: A♠J♠
Latta's pocket pair was in front, holding through the 8♥ turn and 6♦ river to score a massive double. That left Cartwright short, while Latta opened a big chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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13,600,000
6,500,000
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6,500,000 |
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1,250,000
6,500,000
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6,500,000 |
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Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Kyle Cartwright slid out a button raise to 300,000, and William Latta made the call in the big blind. Both players declined to bet the 3♠K♠8♣ flop, while Latta led out for 250,000 on the 4♥ turn.
Cartwright called to see the K♣ river, where Latta led again for 375,000. Cartwright replied with a raise to 850,000, and Latta took some time before tossing in a single calling chip.
Cartwright quickly tabled A♥8♥ for two pair, earning the pot as Latta slowly mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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7,750,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
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7,100,000
350,000
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350,000 |
Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Kyle Cartwright opened to 250,000 on the button, with William Latta defending his big blind to see the Q♦9♦6♠ flop.
Latta checked and made the call when Cartwright continued for 175,000. Both players then checked the 3♣ turn, and the dealer flipped over the Q♠ river.
Latta checked one last time, and Cartwright fired 275,000 into the middle. Latta did not take long to slide in a call.
Cartwright tabled 4♥2♦, while Latta showed K♦3♦ for a pair of threes to take down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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7,450,000
700,000
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700,000 |
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7,400,000
700,000
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700,000 |
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Level 28
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
William Latta raised to 250,000 on the button, and Kyle Cartwright answered with a three-bet to 775,000 in the big blind. Latta called, and Cartwright led out for 425,000 on the 3♣10♠5♦ flop.
Latta took a moment before counting out a raise to 1,400,000. It was then Cartwright's turn to take some time, opting to fold and watch the pot shipped to his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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8,100,000
750,000
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750,000 |
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6,750,000
750,000
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750,000 |
Level: 28
Blinds: 75,000/150,000
Ante: 150,000
Level 27
: Blinds 75,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
Kyle Cartwright opened to 250,000 on the button, with William Latta defending his big blind to the 2♠8♥3♣ flop.
Latta checked to Cartwright, who continued with a bet of 175,000. The call was made, and Latta checked once more on the K♦ turn. Cartwright sized up to 325,000, and Latta made the call.
One last check from Latta followed the 10♦ river, where Cartwright fired another 475,000. Latta slid in the call, and Cartwright tabled J♠J♣.
Latta mucked his hand, and Cartwright claimed the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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8,850,000
50,000
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50,000 |
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6,000,000
50,000
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50,000 |
