RunGood Poker Series 2024: Six-Day Poker Marathon in St. Louis

In October 2024, the RunGood Poker Series returns to St. Louis with twelve tournaments and a Main Event featuring a $200,000 guarantee. Find out more about the schedule and formats.

In October 2024, the prestigious RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) returns to St. Louis with the Golden Expedition stop. From October 6 to 11, Hollywood Casino St. Louis will host a packed six-day schedule: twelve ring events, buy-ins starting at $200, and a Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee. In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the schedule, tournament formats, qualification opportunities, extra perks for participants, and discuss what lessons PPPoker club players can learn from this event. Qualification: $400 Package Satellite and Step Tournaments On the eve of the series, October 5, players will have a unique chance to win a full package to RGPS St. Louis by entering a special $400 satellite. This tournament starts at 6:00 PM and is designed for maximum value: for every five entrants, one $1,800 package is awarded. Each winning package includes: A ticket to the RunGood Main Event with an $800 buy-in Entry to the PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event with a $400 buy-in Entry to the Turbo Event with a $200 buy-in $400 cash to cover travel expenses Thus, satellite winners receive three paid entries to key series events plus extra cash for expenses, making participation especially attractive. For those looking to try their luck with lower costs, Ultimate Package Step satellites with a $100 buy-in will be held on October 2 and 3 at 6:00 PM. Winners of these tournaments receive tickets to the main $400 package satellite, providing another path to a full festival package. RGPS St. Louis Schedule: Twelve Tournaments in Six Days The RGPS Golden Expedition in St. Louis features twelve ring events—prestigious trophies awarded at every RGPS stop. Buy-ins range from $200 to $800, making the series accessible to players with different bankrolls. Main schedule highlights: October 6 : Series opens with the $300 Seniors Event (for older players) and the $300 Series Opener (open to all). On the same day, the PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event kicks off with a $400 buy-in and a $50,000 guarantee. The tournament features three starting flights (October 6 and 7), with the final day on October 8 at 12:00 PM. During the week, there will also be formats like the $250 Double Board Bomb Pot PLO (Omaha with double board and Bomb Pot format), $300 One-Day NLH (one-day No Limit Hold’em), and $300 Tag Team Ring Event (team tournament where players compete in pairs). PokerNews PowerStack: Early Highlight with a Big Guarantee One of the first major events of the festival will be the PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event . This tournament, with a $400 buy-in and a guaranteed $50,000 prize pool, attracts attention not only for its solid guarantee but also for its structure: three starting flights (October 6 and 7), after which all remaining players meet at the tables for the final day on October 8. This format allows participants to choose the most convenient start time and try their luck in multiple attempts. PowerStack is a tournament with increased starting stacks, giving players more room for maneuver and strategic play. Thanks to PokerNews’ support, this event will be followed not only by participants but also by poker fans worldwide. RGPS St. Louis Main Event: $200,000 Guarantee The culmination of the series will be the RunGood Main Event with an $800 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of at least $200,000. The Main Event will have four starting flights: two on Friday, October 9 (at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM), and two on Saturday, October 10 (also at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM). This format allows players to choose the most convenient time to enter and try to reach Day 2 with the best stack. Those who make it through the starting flights will meet at the tables on October 11 at 12:00 PM to determine the stage champion. The Main Event will feature live coverage by PokerNews —all key hands, stacks, and bustouts will be available in real time. The festival’s final day will also feature additional tournaments: the $400 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event (bounty tournament for knocking out opponents) and the $250 Closer (the series’ closing event). Special Accommodation Rates for RGPS St. Louis Participants Organizers have ensured comfortable accommodation for festival guests. All players coming to the series can access special hotel rates at Hollywood Casino St. Louis. By booking with promo code PDRUNPLAY1026 , you can get a room for $89 per night on weekdays and $129 per night on weekends. The discount is valid from October 5 to 12, covering the entire festival stay. Full RGPS St. Louis Tournament Schedule October 2, 6:00 PM — $100 Ultimate Package Step Satellite October 3, 6:00 PM — $100 Ultimate Package Step Satellite October 5, 6:00 PM — $400 RunGood Package Satellite (package: $800 Main Event, $400 PowerStack, $200 Turbo Event, $400 cash) October 6 — $300 Seniors Event October 6 — $300 Series Opener October 6-7 — $400 PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event (three starting flights, final on October 8, $50,000 guarantee) During the week — $250 Double Board Bomb Pot PLO, $300 One-Day NLH, $300 Tag Team Ring Event October 9-10 — $800 RunGood Main Event (four starting flights, $200,000 guarantee) October 11 — Main Event Day 2, $400 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event, $250 Closer What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news about the RGPS series in St. Louis is a great example of how you can build your poker career starting from local satellites and step tournaments. Even with a limited bankroll, players have a chance to reach a major live festival by winning a package through a multi-step qualification system. Similar structures are often found in PPPoker online clubs, where you can start your journey to big prizes with minimal investment. The focus on a variety of formats—from classic NLH to team and special tournaments like Bomb Pot PLO—highlights the importance of expanding your game arsenal. PPPoker club players should try different disciplines and formats to be ready for any challenge and make the most of the opportunities that major series offer. Finally, the experience of live RGPS festivals shows how important community support is, as well as extra player perks (such as special accommodation rates) and information support through live coverage. All of this can be adopted in PPPoker online clubs: develop the community, run your own series, and reward players for activity to make the game as interesting and rewarding as possible for everyone involved.