Joel Pellosa Wins Event #1: $150 Seniors Event For $4,173
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
The RunGood Poker Series Checkpoint at Jamul Casino in San Diego, California, kicked off its series with the $150 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em. The event drew 129 entrants that saw a total of 18 players grab a piece of the $15,480 prizepool.
After the dust settled, it was Joel Pellosa who won the event for a career best score of $4,173. Pellosa’s first RGPS cash ever earns him a ring to go along with the money as well as an opportunity to play year-end Thunder Valley tournament.
Event #1: $150 Seniors Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Pellosa | $4,173 |
| 2 | David Stockton | $2,767 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Winter | $1,641 |
| 4 | James Capper | $1,006 |
| 5 | Sid Macras | $766 |
| 6 | Alan Ho | $650 |
| 7 | Robert V. Thai | $565 |
| 8 | Richard Niwinski | $495 |
| 9 | Roy Dahl | $437 |