A Look Back at June's RGPS Horseshoe Council Bluffs $575 Main Event
This isn't the first time that the RunGood Poker Series has hosted an event at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs Poker Room this year, as earlier in June, a RGPS record 851 entrants played a $575 Main Event here, seeking not just an All-Stars ProAm seat, but a coveted RGPS ring as well. The tournament was eventually chopped eleven-ways, a rarity scarcely seen but heartily approved by all of the remaining players.
Waverley, Iowa Native Freeman Kauffman, playing his first-ever casino tournament, was crowned the official champion after taking down the final table, taking home $26,058 for his efforts. Kauffman's day started strong, including getting lucky with tens to bust Adrian Jimenez and his queens in a significant pot with 14 players remaining to boost his stack. From there, he ran his stack up once the chop was agreed upon, and earned a victory on his very first live casino tournament.
When asked about the experience, Kauffman said, "The first time I bought in, it was kinda intimidating. But by the third time, I got comfortable." The third bullet proved to be the charm, as he earned quite a healthy payday for a self-described "home game tournament player".
Final Eleven Players (All Players Received $26,058)
| Place | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman Kauffman |
| 2 | Brantley Grace |
| 3 | Steve Vang (MN) |
| 4 | Ryan Fetherkile |
| 5 | Bhaskar Setti |
| 6 | Kyle Hinnerichs |
| 7 | Ron Koenemann |
| 8 | Timothy Sciscoe |
| 9 | Matt Morfitt |
| 10 | Paul Strohm |
| 11 | Jon Stanfield |