RIU Reno VIII One Week Away – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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Next week, Jason Somerville and company will head to the Peppermill Resort Hotel for Run It Up Reno VIII, which runs April 12-22. The stop, which has developed a reputation as one of the most fun on the circuit, offers $700,000 in guarantees spread over a wide variety of games and buy-ins.
What’s more, five of those events will be live reported right here on PokerNews. They include the $440 Mini Main Event (April 12-14), $235 Pro Bounty (April 15), $235 Black Chip Bounty (April 16), $1,100 Thursday Thrilla (April 18-19), and the $600 buy-in, $250K GTD Main Event (April 19-22).
Not only will PokerNews be there, RIU Reno officials have confirmed that some big personalities from the poker world will be in attendance, many of them tackling commentary duties at different times. Among those slated to attend are Somerville, Fintan Hand, Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg, Kevin Martin, Arlie Shaban, Ricky Guan, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen.
Likewise, Joe “Stapes” Stapleton, 2003 World Series of Poker champ Chris Moneymaker, LFG Podcast co-host Jamie Kerstetter, Marle Cordeiro, Johnnie Vibes, David Tuchman, and Survivor legend Tyson Apostol will all be at the Peppermill.
Live Coverage on RunItUp TV
Poker fans can also catch eight days of action on RunItUp.TV as footage from several events and final tables will be live streamed worldwide.
Here’s a look at the streaming schedule:
| Date | Time (PDT) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 14 | 5 p.m. | Mini Main Event Day 2 |
| Monday, April 15 | 5 p.m. | $235 NLH Pro Bounty |
| Tuesday, April 16 | 5 p.m. | $235 NLH Black Chip Bounty |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 5 p.m. | $235 6-Max 8-Game Championship |
| Thursday, April 18 | 5 p.m. | $1,100 Thursday Thrilla Day 1 |
| Friday, April 19 | 4:30 p.m. | Thursday Thrilla Day 2 (Final Table) |
| Saturday, April 20 | 12:30 p.m. | Twitch Cash Game |
| Sunday, April 21 | 3 p.m. | Main Event Day 2 |
| Monday, April 22 | 2:30 p.m. | Main Event Day 3 (Final Table) |
Social Event Calendar
While most come for the poker, many attendees will take advantage of RIU Reno VIII's full slate of social events. That includes a stand-up open mic night, a karaoke party, and a Survivor Watch Party. Here's a look at everything going down.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 12 | 6 p.m. | Welcome Party at Sorrento |
| Friday, April 12 | 8 p.m. | Cash Game Hangout |
| Saturday, April 13 | 8 p.m. | Cash Game Hangout – Fight Night Watch Party |
| Sunday, April 14 | 9 p.m. | Stand-Up Open Mic Night |
| Monday, April 15 | 7 p.m. | Scavenger Hunt |
| Monday, April 15 | 8 p.m. | Meet Up Game w/ Andrew Neeme & Brad Owen |
| Tuesday, April 16 | 9 p.m. | Karaoke Party at EDGE Nightclub |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 8 p.m. | Survivor Watch Party at Sorrento |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 10 p.m. | Survivor Cash Game Hangout |
| Friday, April 19 | 8 p.m. | Cash Game Hangout |
| Saturday, April 20 | 8 p.m. | Cash Game Hangout |
| Sunday, April 21 | 8 p.m. | Taiwanese Cash Game Hangout |
| Monday, April 22 | 8 p.m. | Cash Game Hangout |
Run It Up Reno VIII Tournament Schedule
While the PokerNews Live Reporting Team will be capturing the action from the five biggest events, there are a ton of side events taking place at RIU Reno VIII.
Click here for a look at the structures for all RIU Reno events.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 12 | 10 a.m. | $75+$10 6-Max SNG Satellites (1 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $400+$40 Mini Main Event Day 1A ($100K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$25 Mini Main Event Satellite | |
| 7 p.m. | $100+$25 Short Deck Hold’em ($10K GTD) | |
| Saturday, April 13 | 10 a.m. | $75+$10 6-Max SNG Satellites (1 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $400+$40 Mini Main Event Day 1B ($100K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$25 Main Event Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 6-Max NLO8 ($5K GTD) | |
| 7 p.m. | $140+$25 Thursday Thrilla Satellite | |
| Sunday, April 14 | 10 a.m. | $80 + $10 6-Max SNG Satellites (2 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | Mini Main Event Day 2 | |
| 2 p.m. | $200+$35 6-Max HORSE ($20K GTD) | |
| 6 p.m. | $100+$25 Super Stack Supersonic | |
| Monday, April 15 | 10 a.m. | $80 + $10 6-Max SNG Satellites (2 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $200+$35 NLH Pro Bounty ($300 Pro Bounty - $35K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$25 Main Event Satellie | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 NLH Bomb Pot ($10K GTD) | |
| Tuesday, April 16 | 10 a.m. | $80 + $10 6-Max SNG Satellites (2 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $200+$35 NLH Black Chip Bounty ($100 Bounty - $35K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$25 Main Event Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 All In or Fold w/ $50 Rebuys ($15K GTD) | |
| 7 p.m. | $140+$25 Thursday Thrilla Satellite | |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 10 a.m. | $80 + $10 6-Max SNG Satellites (2 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $200+$35 6-Max 8-Game Championship ($20K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $140+$25 Thursday Thrilla Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 NLH Win the Button ($15K GTD) | |
| 7 p.m. | $140+$25 Thursday Thrilla Mega Satellite | |
| Thursday, April 18 | 10 a.m. | $185 + $10 6-Max SNG Satellites (1 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $1,000+$100 Thursday Thrilla Day 1 ($500 Bounty - $125K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$25 Main Event Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 6-Max N.O.R.S.E. ($5K GTD) | |
| 7 p.m. | $100+$25 Main Event Super Satellite w/ $50 Rebuys (20 seats GTD) | |
| Friday, April 19 | 10 a.m. | $100+$10 6-Max SNG Satellites (1 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $540+$60 Main Event Day 1A ($250K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | Thursday Thrilla Day 2 (Final Table) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$20 Main Event Turbo Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 6-Max Triple Stud ($5K GTD) | |
| Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m. | $100+$10 6-Max SNG Satellites (1 in 6 Win) |
| Noon | $540+$60 Main Event Day 1B ($250K GTD) | |
| 2 p.m. | $100+$20 Main Event Turbo Satellite | |
| 5 p.m. | $100+$25 2, 3, 4, 5 Mix ($5K GTD) | |
| 7 p.m. | $85+$15 Short Deck Hold’em Championship Satellite | |
| Sunday, April 21 | Noon | Main Event Day 2 |
| 2 p.m. | $300+$40 Short Deck Hold’em Championship ($20K GTD) | |
| 6 p.m. | $100+$25 5-Max Taiwanese Double Board ($10K GTD) | |
| Monday, April 22 | Noon | Main Event Day 3 (Final Table) |
| 1 p.m. | $200+$35 NLH Progressive Bounty ($10K GTD) | |
| 6 p.m. | $100+$25 NLH Turbo Deepstack ($5K GTD) |
Be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews.com, as well as all our social media outlets, for more on Run It Up Reno VIII!
