RunGood Poker Series 2023: Over $216,000 at Horseshoe Council Bluffs

In November 2023, the Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino will host a RunGood Poker Series stop with a guarantee of over $216,000 and eight tournaments for players of all levels.

In November 2023, the Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, will host a stop of the popular RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) called the Golden Expedition. Over six days—from November 17 to 22—players will be offered eight tournaments with a guaranteed prize pool of over $216,000. The schedule features major events with large guarantees, a variety of formats, and plenty of opportunities for players with different bankrolls. RGPS Golden Expedition Council Bluffs Schedule This stop includes eight tournaments, each awarding the series’ signature trophy. Organizers have included both classic events and original formats so every participant can find a tournament to their liking. Detailed schedules and tournament structures are available on the official RGPS Horseshoe Council Bluffs page. Main Event — $800 buy-in, $111,000 guaranteed prize pool Tag Team Championship — $400 per team, $40,000 guarantee PokerNews PowerStack — $300 buy-in, $20,000 guarantee Limit Omaha Hi-Lo — $300 buy-in Seniors Event — $250 buy-in, $20,000 guarantee Series Opener — $250 buy-in, $10,000 guarantee Turbo NLH — $200 buy-in Series Sendoff — $400 buy-in The guarantees for individual tournaments total over $216,000, making this stop one of the most attractive in the RGPS fall schedule. Main Event: Four Starting Flights and $111,000 Guarantee The series’ main tournament—the RunGood Main Event with an $800 buy-in and a $111,000 guarantee—kicks off on Friday, November 20. For players’ convenience, there are four starting flights: Friday, November 20 : Flight A — 11:00 AM, Flight B — 5:00 PM Saturday, November 21 : Flight C — 11:00 AM, Flight D — 5:00 PM All players who bag chips in any flight return for the final table on Sunday, November 22, at 12:00 PM. That’s when the new RGPS champion and the winner of the largest share of the prize pool will be determined. For those who want to enter the Main Event at a lower cost, $190 satellites are available. For every five participants, one Main Event seat is awarded. Satellites run Thursday evening, as well as Friday morning and afternoon, and Saturday morning. There are also package satellites, which give players a chance to win not only a Main Event seat but also tickets to other tournaments or cash prizes. Tag Team Championship: $40,000 Guaranteed for Teams One of the most unique events of the stop will be the Tag Team Championship. In this team tournament, pairs of players can enter for $400 and compete for two signature RunGood rings and a prize pool of at least $40,000. The format requires two players to take turns playing a single stack, demanding teamwork and strategic thinking. The tournament has two starting flights—on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. All teams that qualify will meet in Day 2, which starts on Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 PM. This format allows teams to flexibly choose their starting time and increase their chances of success. Other Key Series Events PokerNews PowerStack — a No Limit Hold’em tournament with a $300 buy-in and $20,000 guarantee, will be held on Wednesday. On the same day, there will be a Limit Omaha Hi-Lo with the same buy-in. On the festival’s opening day, November 17, the Seniors Event for players above a certain age (buy-in $250, $20,000 guarantee) and the Series Opener with a $250 buy-in and $10,000 guarantee are scheduled. On the final day, after the Main Event starts, players can also enter the Turbo NLH ($200 buy-in) and Series Sendoff ($400 buy-in). In addition to the main tournaments, the schedule includes numerous satellites, allowing players with different bankrolls to try their hand at major events. Live Coverage and Media Support The progress of the Main Event will be covered by PokerNews reporters—the largest poker media outlet. The website will feature timely updates, hand reports, interviews with participants, and key moments from the battle for the title. This allows fans to follow the tournament in real time, and gives players extra motivation to shine on the big stage. Interest in the event is also fueled by the presence of journalist Calum, who has been working at PokerNews since 2021 and covers the biggest poker series, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP). His experience and deep understanding of poker ensure high-quality coverage and interesting insights for readers. Full Table of Tournaments and Guarantees Tournament Date Buy-in Guarantee Series Opener November 17 $250 $10,000 Seniors Event November 17 $250 $20,000 Tag Team Championship (Flight 1) November 17 $400 (per team) $40,000 Tag Team Championship (Flight 2) November 18 $400 (per team) — PokerNews PowerStack November 18 $300 $20,000 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo November 18 $300 — Main Event (Flight A) November 20 $800 $111,000 Main Event (Flight B) November 20 $800 — Main Event (Flight C) November 21 $800 — Main Event (Flight D) November 21 $800 — Turbo NLH November 22 $200 — Series Sendoff November 22 $400 — What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great example of how modern poker series combine a variety of formats, flexible scheduling, and affordable buy-ins. Even if you’re not planning a trip to Iowa, this kind of schedule and the presence of satellites can be used as a model for organizing your own club online series. This approach attracts players with different experience levels and bankrolls, and helps maintain interest in regular events. The team format of the Tag Team event deserves special attention, as it can be adapted for online clubs: it helps foster team spirit and player engagement. Hosting such tournaments in PPPoker clubs can be a great way to diversify your regular poker schedule and attract a new audience. Finally, by observing the structure of major offline series, PPPoker club organizers can adopt best practices for event coverage, live reporting, and motivating players through media activity. All of this helps build loyalty and create a strong community around your club.