RGPS Golden Expedition returns to Horseshoe Tunica: big prizes and exciting tournaments

In November 2024, the RunGood Poker Series will once again take place at Horseshoe Tunica Casino. Players can look forward to 13 tournaments, large guarantees, and championship rings.

In November 2024, the Horseshoe Tunica Casino (Mississippi, USA) will once again host a stop of the popular RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) called the Golden Expedition. From November 10 to 15, players can look forward to six poker-filled days, 13 ring events, and a guaranteed prize pool of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The main highlights are the $600 Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee and the $250 PokerNews PowerStack with a $50,000 guarantee. In this article, we take a detailed look at the schedule, formats, results from previous stops, and what opportunities the series offers for PPPoker club players. RGPS Golden Expedition Tunica Schedule: 13 Tournaments in 6 Days The RGPS Golden Expedition stop in Tunica offers players a truly diverse program. Over six days (November 10–15), 13 championship rings will be up for grabs in various formats and disciplines. The tournament lineup includes classic No-Limit Hold’em events, Omaha tournaments, and special events for women, seniors, and bounty format enthusiasts. November 10 (Tuesday): kicks off with the $250 Seniors Ring Event (for players above a certain age), $250 Series Opener (the series’ opening event), and $200 Tag Team Double Ring Event (a team tournament where two players share one stack and take turns playing hands). The schedule also features two Omaha tournaments: $200 Five-Card PLO and $300 Pot-Limit Omaha, sure to please fans of mixed games. Bounty hunters can look forward to the $250 Big Bet Bounty Ring Event (November 12), where after reaching the money, each knockout earns $400, and the $400 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event on the final day. The women’s event is the $300 Ladies Ring Event, plus the $200 Turbo NLH Ring Event and Flip & Go Ring Event, where players can quickly make the money thanks to the special format. The series’ main events — the $600 Main Event and $250 PokerNews PowerStack — are covered in detail below. Main Event: $600 Main Event with a $200,000 Guarantee The series’ flagship tournament — the $600 Main Event — starts with three starting flights on November 13 and 14. All players who advance to Day 2 will meet at the final tables on November 15. Organizers guarantee a prize pool of at least $200,000, but judging by the previous stop, the actual pool could be much higher. In March 2024, when RGPS already held a stop at Horseshoe Tunica, the Main Event with the same buy-in attracted 495 entries, boosting the prize pool to $252,450. The winner was Tennessee’s William Latta , who took home the championship ring and the top prize of $49,110. For Latta, who balances poker with a career in the steel industry and family life, this was his first major win in over twenty years of playing. He had previously made final tables at the Main Event in Tunica, but it was only in March 2024 that he finally claimed an RGPS championship title. In the final, Latta defeated Kyle Cartwright , and after his victory, he noted that poker is a hobby for him, and it was nice to finally get the coveted ring, especially since many players in this poker room already had similar trophies. The Main Event structure features three starting days, allowing players to choose a convenient time to participate and increase their chances of making Day 2. In addition, for players with limited bankrolls, there are $145 Turbo Satellites: for every five entries, one Main Event seat is awarded, and Flip & Go satellites are also available on demand. All key moments and hands from the Main Event will be covered live by PokerNews: readers can follow chip counts, bustouts, hands, and the crowning of the champion. RGPS Passport Tunica $600 Main Event Results (March 2024) Entries: 495 Prize pool: $252,450 Winner: William Latta (Tennessee) — $49,110 + championship ring Runner-up: Kyle Cartwright PokerNews PowerStack: Not Just Money, But Points in the Season Leaderboard The $250 PokerNews PowerStack tournament is another key part of the RGPS Golden Expedition Tunica schedule. In addition to a guaranteed $50,000 prize pool, playing in the PowerStack allows players to earn points in the PokerNews PowerStack season leaderboard, opening the door to exclusive opportunities at the season finale. In March 2024, a similar PowerStack in Tunica drew 452 entries, with the prize pool growing to $90,400. The winner was Cody Stanford , who defeated Tony Wofford heads-up to claim $18,067 and an RGPS championship ring. This time, the PowerStack will have two starting flights — both on November 11 (at noon and 6:00 PM), with survivors meeting at the final table on November 12. In addition to cash prizes, participants will compete for points in the PowerStack Leaderboard: the top 10 players of the season will receive a package to the Thunder Valley finale, including a seat in the exclusive $300 Dream Seat Invitational, which will take place during the RunGood Dream Factory Festival from November 27 to December 3. The winner of the Dream Seat Invitational, in turn, will earn a seat in the prestigious PGT Championship, which will be held at PokerGO Studio in January 2027. PokerNews PowerStack Tunica Results (March 2024) Entries: 452 Prize pool: $90,400 Winner: Cody Stanford — $18,067 + championship ring Runner-up: Tony Wofford Current Top 10 PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard After ten stops of the Golden Expedition season, Jesse Stephens and Derek Kerns lead with 70 points each. In third place is Shannon Lee , just 5 points behind. The current top ten looks like this: 1. Jesse Stephens — 70 points 2. Derek Kerns — 70 points 3. Shannon Lee — 65 points 4–10. (data for other participants not provided in the original) Each of the top 10 at the end of the season will receive a package to Thunder Valley and a chance to compete for a seat in the PGT Championship. Formats and Opportunities for Players with Different Bankrolls RGPS Golden Expedition Tunica is not only about major events with six-figure guarantees, but also a variety of tournaments with affordable buy-ins and diverse formats. This allows players of all experience levels and bankrolls to find a suitable tournament: Satellites: $145 Turbo Satellites and Flip & Go Satellites — a chance to enter the Main Event for a small amount. Tournaments for seniors and women: Seniors Ring Event and Ladies Ring Event — special events for certain player categories. Omaha and mixed games: PLO and Five-Card PLO — for those who prefer more than just classic Hold’em. Bounty tournaments: Big Bet Bounty and Black Chip Bounty — cash rewards for knocking out opponents. Turbo tournaments: Turbo NLH and Flip & Go — fast-paced formats for dynamic play. This schedule structure makes the series attractive to both professionals and recreational players who want to try live poker without having to spend thousands on buy-ins or travel to Las Vegas. Quick Reference: What is the RunGood Poker Series and Horseshoe Tunica The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is one of the most well-known regional poker series in the USA, focused on affordable buy-ins and a friendly atmosphere. The series regularly visits various casinos across the country, giving players the chance to win championship rings and substantial prizes without the need for huge expenses. Horseshoe Casino Tunica is a popular spot among players in the southern USA, known for its poker tournaments and hospitality. Regular RGPS stops in Tunica traditionally attract large fields, and victories here are highly valued among American poker players. The PokerNews team provides media support for the stop, not only covering all key events live, but also running the PowerStack season leaderboard, the results of which impact participants’ future poker careers. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news about the RGPS Golden Expedition Tunica is a great reason to consider participating in live tournaments or organizing similar events online. The formats featured at RGPS are easy to adapt for club play: team tournaments, bounty events, Flip & Go, and satellites are already available on the PPPoker platform and are popular among players. Pay attention to the schedule structure: a large number of tournaments with affordable buy-ins, a variety of formats, and the presence of satellites make the series attractive for players of all skill levels and bankrolls. This approach can be used when planning club series and promotions: offer players more opportunities to qualify for main events through satellites and encourage participation in leaderboards with valuable prizes. Finally, the experience of RGPS Tunica shows that even amateurs and recreational players can succeed and win big prizes if they choose the right format and participation strategy. Use this as motivation to play actively in PPPoker clubs, take part in club championships, and develop your poker skills — maybe the next championship title will be yours!