The RunGood Poker Series is one of the best Mid-major tours, attracting several players from various regions of the US. The series that has won four Mid-Major Tour/Circuit at the Global Poker Awards recently crowned two big winners in Donald Nimneh and Billy Casey.
Donald Nimneh was the last player standing in the RunGood Poker Series Destination: Council Bluffs $700 Main Event. Hosted at the Horseshoe Casino, the tournament drew in a field of 648 players and generated $372,600 in the prize pool. In the end, Omaha’s own Donald Nimneh emerged as the champion, seizing the RGPS ring and a career-best $69,546 in top prize money.
RGPS Council Bluffs Main Event Final Table Recap
Out of 648 players, only 9 players were able to advance to the final table. The final table saw its first elimination quickly, Adam Bacome was the first player to get eliminated by the hand of Mike Vanier. He was eliminated in 9th place for $6,956. Scott Buller was the next player to be eliminated at 8th place for $9,270.
Shortly after Buller’s elimination, Vanier, who was the chip leader, got eliminated at the hand of Stephen Moy. The next two eliminations were very quick. David Fager was eliminated at 6th place, followed by Jon Gibbs at 5th place. Stephen Moy hit the rail in 4th place for $22,710.
After a short break, Nimneh eliminated Tyler Klumb in 3rd place for $31,403. In the heads-up game, Nimneh had the upper hand on Stefan Kegley due to a chip lead, but Kegley was able to give a tough competition. Kegley went all-in with his pocket nines against Nimneh’s jack-ten. While the flop favoured Kegley with nine-high, his dream was short-lived, as the subsequent cards with a queen and a king gave Nimneh a runner-runner straight, securing his victory.
Kegley finished as the tournament’s runner-up, earning $48,758, while Nimneh claimed the championship title, the first-place prize of $69,546, and his first RunGood ring. Nimneh is currently eyeing to win his first WSOP bracelet in the 2024 WSOP.
Final Table Payouts (USD)
- Donald Nimneh – $69,546
- Stefan Kegley – $48,758
- Tyler Klumb – $31,403
- Stephen Moy – $22,710
- Jon Gibbs – $17,427
- David Fager – $13,999
- Mike Vanier – $11,633
- Scott Buller – $9,270
- Adam Bacome – $6,956
Billy Casey Wins First RGPS Ring in RunGood Poker Series Reno Main Event ($29,092)
In The RunGood Poker Series, the $600 Main Event was held at Atlantis Resort in Reno, Nevada. The event attracted a total of 291 players, hoping to take a big chunk from the guaranteed prize pool of $150,000. However, only 33 players were able to earn a share of the prize pool, with only Top 9 players taking a substantial amount of money home.
The local Nevada player Billy Casey took down the event to win the title of the newest RGPS Main Event Champion, as well the prize money of $29,092 along with his very first RGPS ring.
RGPS Reno Main Event Final Table Recap
The final table begins with the elimination of Adam Saven at 9th place for $3,415. Shortly after, Brittney Barnes was eliminated at 8th place for $4,200. The short stack player Jeffrey Day got eliminated in 7th place for $5,025. Another short-stack player, Steve Nevius, was eliminated at 6th place for $5,985. Chris Wilcox was eliminated at 5th place for $7,225, followed by James Adkins at 4th place for $9,355, and Bret Troups at 3rd place for $15,375.
In the heads-up battle, Bill Casey faced Andrew Fredericks. The heads-up wasn’t what others were expecting, as the two players settled on the deal. Casey was the chip leader, so he took the ring as well as the prize money of $29,092. While Fredericks also took the same amount of money due to the deal.
Final Table Payouts (USD)
Bill Casey – $29,092*
Andrew Fredericks – $29,092*
Bret Troups – $15,375
James Adkins – $9,355
Chris Wilcox – $7,225
Steve Nevius – $5,985
Jeffrey Day Berkley – $5,025
Brittney Barnes – $4,200
Adam Saven – $3,415
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