RunGood Poker Series in Missouri: schedule, guarantees, and tips for players

The RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin stop, featuring a $150,000 guarantee, will take place at Downstream Casino Resort from September 15 to 20. See the schedule and tips for PPPoker players.

From September 15 to 20, the Downstream Casino Resort in Missouri will host a stage of the popular RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) called Golden Expedition Joplin. The organizers have prepared a packed schedule with several tournaments, including a Main Event with a $150,000 guarantee and a $700 buy-in. In this article, we’ll give you a detailed overview of the series schedule, the results of the previous stage, and what this experience could mean for PPPoker club players. Features of Downstream Casino Resort Downstream Casino Resort is not just a venue for poker tournaments, but also a unique attraction for visitors. The casino is home to a rare white bison—an animal you can only see here. Unlike the Buffalo slot machines familiar to many players, this bison is a real, living symbol of luck and has become a signature feature of the property. RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin Series Schedule The RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin series kicks off on September 15 and includes several key tournaments with various buy-ins and formats: September 15: Series opening with two ring events: $300 Seniors Ring Event (for senior players) and $300 Opening Day Ring Event (an opening event for everyone). On the same day, the first of three flights of the $300 PokerNews PowerStack begins—a tournament with a $25,000 guarantee, concluding on September 17. September 17: The start of four opening flights for the $700 Main Event —the series’ main event with a guaranteed prize pool of $150,000. The final day and winner will be determined on September 20. September 20: The closing tournament of the series— $400 Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event , where part of the buy-in goes into the bounty for knocking out opponents. Throughout the series, there will be $150 Flip and Go —fast tournaments that start as soon as enough players register. Results of the Previous Stage: RGPS Passport Joplin Main Event Earlier this year, Downstream Casino Resort hosted the RGPS Passport Joplin Main Event, which drew 752 entries and created a prize pool of $379,760. The final table featured some of the region’s strongest players battling for the title. The winner was Cody Hughey—a former Hard Rock Tulsa manager and a regular at RunGood events. In heads-up play, he defeated William Romine and earned $67,940, as well as his first RGPS championship ring. After his victory, Cody noted that he’s long been connected to the Tulsa poker community and to series founder Tana Karn. He emphasized that watching RGPS grow and winning the Main Event himself was a special achievement, especially with the support of friends and colleagues. The final table looked as follows: 1st place: Cody Hughey — $67,940 2nd place: William Romine — prize amount not specified 3rd place: Kyle McConnell — $33,347 4th place: William Margo — $24,857 5th place: Jeff Copeland — $18,738 Final Table Results of RGPS Passport Joplin 2026 Full results of the final table: Cody Hughey — $67,940 William Romine — (prize amount not specified) Kyle McConnell — $33,347 William Margo — $24,857 Jeff Copeland — $18,738 Parallel Events and RGPS Plans While the RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin series is taking place in Missouri, the RunGood team will head to another major stop—RGPS Aruba, which will be held September 17-23 in partnership with the Caribbean Poker Series. In this way, RunGood continues to expand the geography of its tournaments and attract new players. RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin Schedule Below is the full schedule for the upcoming series at Downstream Casino Resort: September 15: $300 Seniors Ring Event September 15: $300 Opening Day Ring Event September 15-17: $300 PokerNews PowerStack ($25,000 guaranteed, three starting flights) September 17-20: $700 Main Event (four starting flights, $150,000 guaranteed) September 20: $400 Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event Throughout the series: $150 Flip and Go (on-demand tournaments) What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, news about series like RGPS Golden Expedition Joplin is not only a reason to follow the successes of fellow players, but also a source of valuable strategic ideas. Tournament formats such as multi-flight Main Events, bounty events, and fast Flip and Go tournaments are actively used on online platforms, including PPPoker. By studying the schedule and structure of live events, players can improve their game in similar online tournaments. Special attention should be paid to the growth of prize pools and the number of participants—for example, 752 entries and nearly $380,000 in prizes at the previous RGPS Joplin stage. This proves that even regional series can attract serious competition and impressive prize money. For PPPoker players, this is a signal: regular participation in club tournaments and skill development opens the door to big finals and major wins, both online and offline. Finally, the experience of winners like Cody Hughey shows how important community support and constant improvement are. Participating in PPPoker clubs is a great way to find like-minded people, share experiences, and stay up to date with all the key events in the poker world.