San Diego poker players have plenty to look forward to this November, as the RunGood Poker Series brings its Golden Expedition tour to Jamul Casino for six days of tournaments, bounty hunting and championship poker.
The November 17-22 festival features 12 ring events, with the biggest prize money reserved for the $600 Main Event, which comes with a $150,000 guarantee.
But players won’t have to wait until the weekend to get involved. The schedule includes a $300 PokerNews PowerStack, an Ambassador Bounty event with special prizes, and a Tag Team competition where two rings will be awarded.
RGPS Golden Expedition San Diego Schedule
$150,000 Main Event Takes Center Stage
The $600 Main Event gets underway on Friday, November 20, with the first of three starting flights beginning at 6 p.m.
Two further flights take place on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., giving players three opportunities to build a stack for Sunday’s finale.
Those who make it through their respective flights will return at noon on November 22, when PokerNews will be providing live reporting to follow the race to the title.
Jamul is also offering plenty of ways to qualify without paying the full $600 buy-in.
Satellite week begins on November 10, with $85 qualifiers guaranteeing two seats on each of the first three days. The $145 satellites on November 13 and 14 each guarantee five seats, while further Main Event qualifiers are scheduled throughout the festival.
Satellite Week Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10 | 4 p.m. | $85 Main Event Satellite | 2 seats |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 4 p.m. | $85 Main Event Satellite | 2 seats |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 4 p.m. | $85 Main Event Satellite | 2 seats |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 6 p.m. | $145 Main Event Satellite | 5 seats |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 4 p.m. | $145 Main Event Satellite | 5 seats |
Ambassador Bounties and PowerStack Action
One of the stand-out tournaments on the schedule is the $200 Ambassador Bounty Ring Event on Tuesday, November 17.
The tournament carries a $10,000 guarantee, but there is another incentive to get involved. Special guests will hold Ambassador envelopes containing prizes ranging from $1,000 in cash to RunGood apparel store credit.
Wednesday brings the $300 PokerNews PowerStack, featuring two starting flights and a $25,000 guarantee. The event concludes on Thursday, when the $300 Tag Team Double Ring Event also takes place.
Other options include a $200 Double Green Chip Bounty tournament, a $300 Pot-Limit Omaha event and a $200 Monster Stack on the final day.
Calum Grant
Senior Editor & Live Events Executive