The RunGood Poker Series is returning to the Bay Area this spring with another action-packed poker tournament festival. The 2025 Mission RunGoodBay Area will run from May 1-12 at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park, California. The North Bay poker hotspot is set to host 18 ring events during the series.
The centerpiece of the whole affair will be the $300,000 guaranteed $800 buy-in no-limit hold’em main event slated for May 9-12.
The tournament features five starting flights, with 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM starting times for the first four on May 9 and 10. The final flight kicks off at 11:00 AM on May 11, with the final day set to begin on May 12 at noon.
The 2024 RGPS main event at this venue drew a total of 773 entries, resulting in a final prize pool of $541,100. Jonathan Wang came away with the title in the end, earning $85,780 and the championship ring.
Other highlights from the festival include the $200,000 guaranteed $400 ‘Mega Stack’ ring event (May 1-4) and the $50,000 guaranteed $360 ‘Big Stack’ event (May 5-7).
More info on rates for accommodations during the series is available here.
Here is a look at the full schedule for the 2025 Mission RunGood Bay Area festival:
| Event | Start Date | No. of Days |
| $250 No-Limit Hold’em | May 01 | 1 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Mega Stack $200K GTD* | May 01 | 4 |
| $250 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty $10K GTD | May 01 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 02 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 03 | 1 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty | May 04 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 04 | 1 |
| $360 No-Limit Hold’em Big Stack $50K GTD* | May 05 | 3 |
| $400 Omaha 8 | May 05 | 1 |
| $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack | May 05 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 05 | 1 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em Seniors | May 06 | 1 |
| $400 T.O.R.S.E. | May 06 | 1 |
| $200 Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot | May 06 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 06 | 1 |
| $600 No-Limit Hold’em Super Stack | May 07 | 1 |
| $400 Mixed Pot-Limit Omaha | May 07 | 1 |
| $300 No-Limit Hold’em Ambassador Bounty | May 07 | 1 |
| $135 No-Limit Hold’em | May 07 | 1 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em | May 08 | 1 |
| $400 Big O | May 08 | 1 |
| $250 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty | May 08 | 1 |
| $800 No-Limit Hold’em $300K GTD* | May 09 | 4 |
| $400 Pot-Limit Omaha | May 09 | 1 |
| $400 No-Limit Hold’em | May 11 | 1 |
| $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em Bounty | May 12 | 1 |
| $150/$300 No-Limit Hold’em Tag Team | May 12 | 1 |
About Graton Resort & Casino
Graton Resort & Casino is located less than an hour north of San Francisco. It first opened in 2013, and celebrated its 10-year anniversary by kicking off a $1 billion expansion project.
The property has a commanding presence among the rolling hills of Northern California’s wine country. Owned and operated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Graton Resort & Casino features table games, the latest slot machines, upscale and casual dining, plus entertainment options for visitors and locals alike.
According to the venue’s official website, the poker room is, “… perfect for the recreational table player and seasoned pros alike. Graton Resort & Casino Poker guests have won more than $18,000,000 in jackpots and prizes. Step into the most exciting poker action in the Greater Bay Area – including special offers and tournament action. The Poker Room boasts 20 tables with a variety of limit, no-limit, and pot-limit games, featuring the most lucrative Bad Beat Jackpots and Daily Bonus Payout programs in the area.”
Photos provided by RunGood Poker Series.
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