RunGood Poker Series: Golden Expedition

September 1–7 at The Barrel Social Club

One of poker's premier tournament series is coming to Kentucky!

The Barrel Social Club is proud to host the RunGood Poker Series: Golden Expedition, featuring seven days of tournament action, 11 championship ring events, and more than $300,000 in guaranteed prize pools.

As Kentucky's largest poker club, The Barrel is the ideal home for the RunGood Poker Series. We’re excited to welcome players from across the region for an unforgettable week of tournament poker.

Whether you're chasing your first RunGood ring or your next big score, this is a tournament series you won't want to miss.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to high demand, we will have overflow parking at Harmonic Hot Tub September 4–6.

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Directions from The Barrel:

Exit The Barrel's main entrance and turn left on the bypass.

  1. Continue on the bypass until you hit the light at Hwy 31.

  2. Turn right on Hwy 31.

  3. Continue to the Harmonic Hot Tub sign and turn right into the lots.

  4. Turn right before the Shuttle Turnaround and park in the highlighted area below.

  5. If you miss the turn, take the next right onto Aisan Drive and turn right into the secondary entrance. (Continue past the Shuttle Turnaround to the parking.)

Note: a FREE shuttle will be running continuously open to close. Wait at the pickup point at either location and ride to the other point.

Thank you to GPM Brands, the official parking partner of the Barrel’s 2026 RunGood Poker Series: Golden Expedition.

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Tournament Highlights

  • $300,000+ in Total Guaranteed Prize Pools

  • 11 RunGood Ring Events

  • $800 Main Event with a $250,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

  • $400 PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event with a $30,000 Guarantee

  • $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event with a $25,000 Guarantee

  • Main Event satellites running throughout the series

Important Links:

About RunGood Poker Series

RunGood Poker Series is one of the country's most respected mid-stakes poker tours, hosting championship events at premier poker destinations across the United States and beyond. Each stop awards coveted RunGood championship rings and features:

  • Professional tournament operations

  • PokerNews coverage

  • An outstanding player experience

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From the RunGood website:

Golden Expedition, an adventure-inspired journey that will take players across North America and the Caribbean in pursuit of championship rings, unforgettable experiences, and poker glory.

Inspired by the excitement of classic treasure-hunting adventures, Golden Expedition transforms every tournament stop into another chapter of the journey. Every event presents a new challenge. Every final table uncovers another discovery. Every RunGood ring becomes a treasure earned through skill, perseverance, and determination.

“Every poker player is chasing something. Whether it’s your first title, your biggest score, or simply the next great poker story, Golden Expedition is about that pursuit. We have expanded into incredible new markets, unveiled a completely new championship ring design, and built a season that feels like one continuous adventure. We cannot wait for players to begin the journey with us.”
— Tana Karn, President of the RunGood Poker Series
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🔥 Series Highlights:

♠️ Over $300,000 in Guarantees

♠️ $250,000 GTD Main Event

💰 $30,000 GTD PokerNews PowerStack

🏆 11 Total Ring Events

🎖 Seniors Ring Event

🚀 Daily Satellites to qualify for the Main Event

Ready to Play?

Check out the full tournament schedule or event structure sheets and start planning your RunGood Poker Series experience at The Barrel Social Club.

Questions? Contact us at (270) 776-9600

We’ll see you at the series!

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