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The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is bringing its Golden Expedition to The Barrel Social Club in Franklin, Kentucky, running from Sept. 1 through Sept. 7. The series will close with a Main Event final table, which PokerNews will cover with live updates.
Kentucky’s gambling regulations differ from most states, meaning traditional casinos do not operate there. Instead, venues like The Barrel Social Club function as private clubs where players pay membership and seat fees rather than a standard rake.
Joining the club is a simple process that can be completed upon arrival. Players can opt for a daily membership starting at $10 or choose a monthly plan instead.
The schedule features 11 ring events spread across the week. Action begins Sept. 1 with a $300 Seniors event for players 50 and older, followed by the $400 PokerNews PowerStack on Sept. 2, which carries a $30,000 guarantee and offers two starting flights before wrapping up on Sept. 3.
Other notable tournaments include a $400 Pot-Limit Omaha event with a $25,000 guarantee on Sept. 3 and the $400 Labor Day Black Chip Bounty, which serves as the finale on Sept. 7.
The centerpiece of the series is the Main Event, boasting a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool for an $800 buy-in. Starting flights run in pairs from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6, with the final table set for Sept. 7 to close out the Kentucky stop.
