Anticipation is high as the sun rises on the last day of the $800 Main Event for the RunGood Poker Series. The event is occurring at the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Tulsa. Following three thrilling Day 1 flights spread over two days. The event has attracted an amazing number of 472 participants, resulting in a sizable prize pool of $330,400. With 56 players moving forward to Day 2, the stakes are high and Eric Bunch, leading the group, is under much attention.
Good Beginning for Eric Bunch
With an amazing 844,000 chips, Eric Bunch made a major impression on Day 1a and secured the chip leader spot. His first-day performance set the tone for the event since he kept that lead all through the next flights. With 147 entries, Bunch outshined prominent players on the Day 1a flight, including World Series of Poker champion Michael Perrone. He bagged 472,000 chips, leaving him more than 600,000 chips behind Bunch. Eighteen players from this flight overall advanced to Day 2. But it was obvious from the beginning that Bunch was a force to be reckoned with.
Days 1b and 1c Highlights
Day 1b drew more people, with 178 players. Leading this aircraft, Timothy Hicks arrived Day 2 carrying a strong stack of 785,000 chips. There was fierce competition; 22 players from this flight advanced to the last day.
Day 1c, on the other hand, reflected Day 1a’s turnout—with another 147 entries. But the drama took place during the hand-for-hand performance. Here Robert Holly—who had first started in the middle of the pack—made an explosive return. Along with winning multiple major pots, he removed the chip leader right before the money bubble collapsed so that all eighteen players from this flight could progress to Day 2.
Eric Bunch: Chip Counting Entering Day Two
Day 2 started with the top 10 players’ chip counts as follows:
| Place | Name | Country | Chip Count |
| 1 | Eric Bunch | United States | 844,000 |
| 2 | Timothy Hicks | United States | 785,000 |
| 3 | Robert Holly | United States | 596,000 |
| 4 | Lionel Jiang | United States | 496,000 |
| 5 | Ernie Grant | United States | 481,000 |
| 6 | Michael Perrone | United States | 472,000 |
| 7 | David Eiland | United States | 416,000 |
| 8 | Andy Chen | United States | 416,000 |
| 9 | Savanah Mora | United States | 407,000 |
| 10 | Daniel Hughes | United States | 390,000 |
These chip counts show the competitive environment as the players are ready to fight for their part of the prize pool.
Preserving Champion Todd Tucker’s Path
Defending champion Todd Tucker had a difficult start navigating Day 1c. Starting as the short stack throughout the hand-for–hand action. He ended the day with 89,000 chips, or 15 large blinds secured. Tucker will be trying to use his expertise and past title to give him confidence and help him to defend his championship.
Rollercoaster Experience of Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers travelled a different path across the event. Having barely 22,000 chips after Day 1, he went back for Day 1b and greatly enhanced his stack to 137,000. Eager to keep up this trend, Rogers tried bagging chips for a third time during Day 1c but dropped short of the money, therefore eliminating him. On Day 1b, though, his efforts guaranteed he would get a minimum cash payout and carry his Day 1b stack into Day 2.
Day 2 Starts with Stakes High
Players starting Day 2 at Level 14 will have blinds set at 3,000/6,000 and a 6,000 ante. Every level lasts forty minutes; a 15-minute break will follow every two hours of play. As rivals plan their actions to fight for the sought-after championship and the top prize of $65,829, the air is packed with suspense and exhilaration.
The Path to Victory For Eric Bunch
Eric Bunch at the wheel and seasoned players like Todd Tucker in pursuit mean that the last day will be exciting, full of suspense and action. Only one player will triumph as the others fight it out, therefore leaving their mark on RunGood Poker Series history.
Pokerbol will offer live coverage and updates until a champion is declared. It will be for those ready to see the exciting ending of this elite event. The buzz is evident, and as the last day goes on. Everyone’s first concern is still: who will bring the trophy and grand prize home?
