RunGood Poker Series Main Event: Day 1c Highlights
The excitement at Harrah’s Kansas City Hotel reached a fever pitch as players took to the felt for Day 1c of the $1,100 Main Event during the RunGood Poker Series. This final flight attracted 108 entrants, building on a thrilling series of preliminary events, and concluded with 12 brave contenders claiming their spots in the upcoming Day 2. Overall, a competitive field of 415 players has participated in the Main Event, with 50 players now set to take their shot at the title.
Leaderboard Snapshot
Leading the pack after Day 1c is Alvaro Beitiamadrid with a towering stack of 516,000 chips, putting him firmly in the driver’s seat as competition heats up. Following closely behind is Demian Shumaker who managed to bag 479,000 chips, while Danny Clarkson sits in third with a respectable 382,000 chips.
Below is a look at the top 10 chip counts from a highly competitive Day 1c:
| Place | Name | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvaro Beitiamadrid | United States | 516,000 |
| 2 | Demian Shumaker | United States | 479,000 |
| 3 | Danny Clarkson | United States | 382,000 |
| 4 | Salvatore Termini | United States | 380,000 |
| 5 | Blair Hinkle | United States | 323,000 |
| 6 | Steve Ross | United States | 266,000 |
| 7 | Grant Hinkle | United States | 179,000 |
| 8 | Will Costantini | United States | 172,000 |
| 9 | Cory Aurentz | United States | 152,000 |
| 10 | Jon Bayte | United States | 149,000 |
Defending Champion with High Hopes
Among the notable players advancing is Blair Hinkle, who is attempting to defend his title after clinching the championship during their last RunGood stop in Kansas City. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner concluded Day 1c with a strong showing of 323,000 chips. Notably, he was not alone in the competition as his brother, Grant Hinkle, another WSOP champion, also made it through after bagging 179,000 chips.
Grant Hinkle
The Money Bubble Burst
As anticipation built around the money bubble, the atmosphere at the tables grew tense. With 13 players potentially slated to cash, the bubble finally burst after an intense 22 hands of hand-for-hand play, where two short stacks were eliminated simultaneously.
- Will Costantini eliminated a player at his table, hitting a critical king to scoop up the last 15,000 chips of the opponent.
- At another table, Eric Bunch—despite starting with just 16,000 chips—found himself all-in on the river, only to fall victim to David McFeely‘s flush, leading to both players meeting their fates in rapid succession. Consequently, just 12 players from the final Day 1 flight managed to cash, making their way into Day 2.
Eric Bunch
What’s Next?
As the players gear up for Day 2, which kicks off at 12:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, October 27, anticipation is running high for who will eventually rise to the top and claim the coveted title and prize pool.
For those interested, PokerNews will be delivering live updates and coverage of the event until a champion is crowned. Stay tuned for more thrilling action as players battle it out for glory and prestige in the heart of Kansas City.
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