$1,200 Main Event | 2024 RGPS Destination RunGood Jacksonville

03-24-2024 21:14 UTC-5

Destination RunGood Continues Through July

Matt Hansen

Level 25` : 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

The RunGood Poker Series continues taking Destination RunGood on the road, with 8 more exciting stops to come through the first half of 2024.

“Destination RunGood is more than just a theme; it's an invitation for players to experience poker as a way to explore the country,” said RGPS CEO Tana Karn. “We've carefully curated the Spring Season to deliver excitement, camaraderie, and unparalleled competition."

This week’s stop marks a return to Jacksonville, where the RunGood tour debuted last year. That be followed by regular stops in Joplin and Council Bluffs before visits to Reno and St. Louis in late April.

The tour's final swing will take it to Bay Area-favorite Graton Casino and then Kansas City before the Season Finale at Thunder Valley in July.

Key Highlights of the 2024 Spring Season:

Eleven Tour Stops Nationwide: The RGPS tour will span across eleven locations, bringing the thrill of tournament poker to cities from the East Coast to the West. Players can look forward to a top-notch experience with unforgettable moments.
Newly Designed Event Rings: In a nod to the significance of achievement, RunGood has completed newly designed Destination RunGood rings that will be awarded to event winners at each tour stop. These rings symbolize excellence and the competitive spirit that sets the RunGood Poker Series apart.
Dream Seat Invitational by PokerGO: Back by popular demand, the Dream Seat Invitational by PokerGO will return for the 2024 season. This exclusive event invites 2024 ring winners from all over to participate for a seat to represent the best of the best of the tour at the PGT Championship Freeroll at the PokerGO Studio.

Keep an eye on PokerNews for tour updates and schedule releases throughout the spring, and check out the full Destination RunGood schedule below.

Remaining Destination RunGood Stops

Dates	Event	Venue
Mar. 14-24	Destination RunGood Jacksonville	bestbet Jacksonville
Apr. 9-14	Destination RunGood Joplin	Downstream Casino
Apr. 23-28	Destination RunGood Council Bluffs	Horseshoe Iowa Casino
Apr. 23-28	Destination RunGood Reno	Atlantis Casino
Apr. 30-May 5	Destination RunGood St. Louis	Hollywood Casino
May 2-12	Destination RunGood Bay Area	Graton Casino
May 14-19	Destination RunGood Kansas City	Harrah's Casino
July 11-29	Destination RunGood Season Finale	Thunder Valley Casino

03-24-2024 21:14 UTC-5

Reinstein Picks Up Aces

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Matt Hansen

Level 25` : 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Jared Reinstein raised to 125,000 from middle position and Paul Chung shoved from the big blind with more. Reinstein called and the cards were turned up.

Jared Reinstein: A♠A♥ All in
Paul Chung: A♦J♥

The board ran out 10♣3♥7♣10♠5♣ and the aces held to secure a double for Reinstein.

Player	Chips	Progress
Jared Reinstein	1,635,000 830,000	830,000
Paul Chung	1,085,000 -1,030,000	-1,030,000

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03-24-2024 21:07 UTC-5

Chung Takes With a Flush

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Matt Hansen

Level 25` : 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante

Dimas Martinez Jr. raised to 160,000 with A♠10♥ and Paul Chung called from the cutoff with 7♦7♣. The button and blinds got out of the way and action was heads up.

The flop was 9♦9♣10♣ and Martinez bet 160,000. Chung calle dand the turn was 6♣.

Martinez checked the turn and called when Chung fired 300,000.

The river was K♣ and Martinez checked once again. Chung checked back and showed his club to take the pot with a flush.

Player	Chips	Progress
Paul Chung	2,115,000 300,000	300,000
Dimas Martinez Jr	1,545,000 -30,000	-30,000

Tags: Dimas Martinez Jr Paul Chung

Level: 25`

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 50,000

03-24-2024 20:47 UTC-5

Faces From Around the Final Table

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Matt Hansen

03-24-2024 20:40 UTC-5

Shuffle Up and Deal!

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Matt Hansen

Level 24 : 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Cards are now in the air for the final table. There are around 13 minutes remaining in Level 24.

03-24-2024 20:22 UTC-5

Final Table Livestream Starts Soon!

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Matt Hansen

Level 24 : 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Level: 24

Blinds: 20,000/40,000

Ante: 40,000

03-24-2024 19:59 UTC-5

Final Table Redraw

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Matt Hansen

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Acclaimed tournament director Arley Johnson is making the player introductions and final table will kick off soon. The rest of the finale will be featured on the bestbetLIVE YouTube channel. PokerNews will resume coverage 30 minutes after cards go in the air to accommodate the delay on the livestream.

Stay tuned for a link when the stream goes live.

Seat	Player	Chip Count	Final Table Big Blinds
1	Dimas Martinez Jr	1,575,000	39
2	Ritesh Patel	2,515,000	63
3	Nikhil Sunku	2,660,000	67
4	Bradley Beetz	1,140,000	29
5	Paul Chung	1,815,000	45
6	Thomas Burkett	1,560,000	39
7	Jerry Wade	2,745,000	69
8	Corey Major	800,000	20
9	Jared Reinstein	805,000	20

Player	Chips	Progress
Jerry Wade	2,745,000 155,000	155,000
Nikhil Sunku	2,660,000 1,040,000	1,040,000
Ritesh Patel	2,515,000 -285,000	-285,000
Paul Chung	1,815,000 25,000	25,000
Dimas Martinez Jr	1,575,000 -635,000	-635,000
Thomas Burkett	1,560,000 580,000	580,000
Bradley Beetz	1,140,000 490,000	490,000
Jared Reinstein	805,000 100,000	100,000
Corey Major	800,000 575,000	575,000

Tags: Bradley Beetz Corey Major Dimas Martinez Jr Jared Reinstein Jerry Wade Nikhil Sunku Paul Chung Ritesh Patel Thomas Burkett

03-24-2024 19:08 UTC-5

Final Table Break

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Matt Hansen

Level 23 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

The final nine players will step out for a short dinner break while preparations are made for the final table. There are 13 minutes remaining in Level 24.

Stand by for the final table redraw and chip counts after the 30-minute break.