2026 RGPS Caesars New Orleans Golden Expedition
The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition is scheduled to return to Caesars New Orleans from September 3 through September 13, 2026, bringing an 11-day tournament festival to downtown New Orleans.
RunGood's current Caesars New Orleans event page advertises 14 ring events and $330,000 in guaranteed prize pools, with the $800 RunGood Main Event receiving live reporting from PokerNews. Players can review the official Caesars New Orleans schedule flyer for the complete event lineup and start times.
One item should be checked again immediately before publication or travel: RunGood's event-page summary says 14 ring events, while the current linked schedule flyer appears to label 15 distinct tournaments as Ring Events when the multi-flight Kickoff and Main Event are each counted once. Because the two current official RunGood sources conflict, players should treat the event page and final published schedule as the authority if RunGood issues a revision.
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RGPS Caesars New Orleans Series Overview
The Golden Expedition stop runs for 11 days at Caesars New Orleans, located at 8 Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. The festival is built primarily around No-Limit Hold'em but also includes Pot-Limit Omaha, bounty formats, a Tag Team tournament, a Flip & Go, Seniors and Ladies events, and a multi-flight Main Event.
RunGood currently advertises $330,000 in total guarantees across the stop. That total is distributed among three guaranteed tournaments on the current schedule rather than belonging entirely to the Main Event:
$400 Series Kickoff Ring Event — $100,000 guaranteed
$600 Monster Stack NLH Ring Event — $30,000 guaranteed
$800 RunGood Main Event — $200,000 guaranteed
The official event page also identifies the 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year race, the 2026 Dream Seat Invitational and the 2026 PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard among the tour's current promotions.
At the time this guide was prepared, RunGood had not yet published the Caesars New Orleans structure sheets. Starting stacks, blind lengths, late-registration windows, re-entry rules and several event-specific eligibility provisions should therefore be verified when the official structure sheets become available.
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Schedule Highlights
The festival opens with one of its two largest guaranteed tournaments. The $400 Series Kickoff carries a $100,000 guarantee and uses five starting flights spread across September 3, 4 and 5 before the surviving field returns for the restart on September 6.
That opening event is followed by a broad mix of single-day and specialty tournaments. Highlights on the current flyer include the $250 Seniors Ring Event, $300 Big Stack NLH, $400 Double Stack NLH, $200 Tag Team NLH, $600 Monster Stack, $250 Double Green Chip Bounty, $400 Pot-Limit Omaha and $250 6-Max NLH.
The schedule also includes a $120 Flip & Go Ring Event. Day 1 tables are listed as running on demand, with eight players filling each table and the winner advancing to Day 2 on September 10.
The final weekend centers on the $800 Main Event before a $400 Black Chip Bounty and $200 Sendoff Turbo NLH close the series on September 13.
For exact start times and the complete lineup, use the official RGPS Caesars New Orleans schedule flyer.
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RunGood Main Event
The centerpiece of the Caesars New Orleans stop is the $800 RunGood Main Event with a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Four starting flights are scheduled:
Flight 1A — September 11 at 12:15 p.m.
Flight 1B — September 11 at 6:15 p.m.
Flight 1C — September 12 at 12:15 p.m.
Flight 1D — September 12 at 6:15 p.m.
The Main Event restart is scheduled for September 13 at 12:15 p.m.
RunGood identifies the tournament as a Ring Event and states on its event page that the Main Event will be live reported by PokerNews.
The current official materials do not yet publish the Main Event starting stack, blind-level duration, late-registration cutoff, re-entry conditions, multiple-flight bagging rules or detailed Day 2 structure. Those details should not be assumed from another RunGood stop. Players should consult the Caesars New Orleans structure sheet once RunGood posts it.
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Main Event Championship Implications
The Main Event winner is scheduled to earn an RGPS championship ring along with the tournament prize money.
RunGood's current 2026 Dream Seat Invitational information states that RunGood Ring winners are eligible for the exclusive $300 Dream Seat Invitational at Thunder Valley Casino Resort during the November 27-December 3 Dream Factory Festival.
The 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year rules award points for performances in public RunGood Poker Series and RunGood Events tournaments during the June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027 scoring period. The rules specifically exclude events that are not open to the public, including Seniors, Ladies and Tag Team tournaments.
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Other Events to Watch
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$400 Series Kickoff — $100,000 Guaranteed
The Series Kickoff is the strongest supporting event by advertised guarantee. Five starting flights run from September 3 through September 5, followed by a September 6 restart.
The $100,000 guarantee makes it one of the three tournaments responsible for the stop's advertised $330,000 in total guarantees.
RunGood has not yet published the official Kickoff structure sheet, so starting stack, level duration, late registration and re-entry rules remain unconfirmed.
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$600 Monster Stack — $30,000 Guaranteed
The $600 Monster Stack NLH Ring Event is scheduled for September 9 at 12:15 p.m. with a $30,000 guarantee.
A $150 satellite at 10:15 a.m. that morning is listed as qualifying one seat for every five entries, providing a lower-cost route into the Monster Stack.
Its starting stack, blind schedule and registration rules have not yet been published in a Caesars New Orleans structure sheet.
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Seniors Ring Event
The $250 Seniors Ring Event is scheduled for September 7 at 10:15 a.m.
The current Caesars New Orleans schedule flyer does not publish an age requirement for this event, and RunGood's Caesars structure sheets remain unavailable. Players should not assume that the eligibility rule from another RGPS Seniors tournament applies here.
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Ladies Ring Event
The $300 Ladies Ring Event is scheduled for September 11 at 2:15 p.m.
The current flyer identifies it as a Ladies Ring Event but does not provide detailed eligibility language. Players should check the official structure sheet when it is released.
RunGood's Player of the Year rules identify Ladies events among tournaments that are excluded from awarding Player of the Year points because they are not open to the full public field.
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Pot-Limit Omaha
Players looking for a non-Hold'em option can enter the $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event on September 10 at 1:15 p.m.
The current flyer confirms the buy-in and ring status but does not yet publish the PLO starting stack, level lengths, late-registration period or re-entry terms.
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Bounty Events
Three bounty tournaments appear on the current schedule.
The $400 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event is scheduled twice, once on September 6 and again on September 13. A $250 Double Green Chip Bounty Ring Event is scheduled for September 9.
The flyer does not separately state the cash value assigned to each bounty chip or publish registration and re-entry rules. Those details should be confirmed from the event structure sheets before play.
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Flip & Go
The $120 Flip & Go is scheduled to run Day 1 tables on demand beginning September 7. The flyer states that eight players fill each table, with the winner advancing to Day 2 on September 10 at 12:15 p.m.
Because this is a multi-stage format rather than a conventional scheduled Day 1 flight, players interested in entering should verify table availability and the final qualification rules at the tournament area.
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Main Event Satellites
RunGood has scheduled several ways to qualify for the $800 Main Event without paying the full direct buy-in.
The most common Main Event satellite on the flyer is the $185 satellite awarding one Main Event seat for every five entries. Regular and turbo versions are scheduled across September 8, September 10, September 11 and September 12.
The festival also offers $225 Ultimate Package Satellites at a one-in-ten qualification ratio. According to the official flyer, each package consists of:
One $800 Main Event entry
One $600 tournament entry
One $400 tournament entry
$200 cash
Those package satellites are scheduled before and during the first half of the festival.
Players targeting the $600 Monster Stack also have a $150 one-in-five satellite available on September 9.
The published flyer confirms the qualification ratios and package contents but does not yet provide detailed satellite re-entry rules.
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RunGood Rings and 2026 Promotions
Championship rings are a central part of the RunGood Poker Series. Players are competing not only for tournament payouts but also for Ring titles in events designated by RunGood.
For the 2026 fall season, those rings also have a confirmed connection to the Dream Seat program.
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Dream Seat Invitational
RunGood says its $300 Dream Seat Invitational will be held at Thunder Valley Casino Resort during the Dream Factory Festival from November 27 through December 3, 2026.
The Invitational is restricted to qualifying RunGood Ring winners and other officially announced qualifiers. The winner will receive a seat in the January 2027 PGT Championship at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
That means a player who wins an eligible Caesars New Orleans Ring Event can earn access to a later champions-only opportunity in addition to the immediate tournament title.
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2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year
The official 2026/27 Player of the Year rules use the Global Poker Index ranking system and cover eligible RunGood events from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.
RunGood states that non-public tournaments such as Seniors, Ladies and Tag Team events do not award Player of the Year points.
The top five players at the end of the scoring period are scheduled to receive a custom Player of the Year ring, a $600 Mid-Major Championship seat and an invitation to the Hall of Rings celebration at Thunder Valley that includes a hotel stay and $500 travel stipend.
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PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard
RunGood's Caesars New Orleans event page references the 2026 PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard as a current tour promotion, but the present Caesars New Orleans schedule flyer does not list a PokerNews PowerStack tournament.
Players should therefore not assume that this stop offers a PowerStack leaderboard scoring opportunity unless RunGood revises the schedule.
For the wider 2026 fall season, RunGood says the PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard will send its top 10 eligible players to Thunder Valley with entry into the $300 Dream Seat Invitational, a $300 travel stipend and a two-night hotel stay.
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Tournament Structures and Registration
Players should distinguish between information confirmed by the schedule flyer and information that remains unpublished.
RunGood's Caesars New Orleans event page currently marks the structure sheets as "Coming Soon." As a result, this guide does not assume starting stacks, blind lengths, re-entry rules or late-registration periods based on other RGPS stops.
Before buying into an event, players should confirm:
Starting stack
Blind and ante structure
Late-registration deadline
Re-entry or re-buy rules
Flight advancement rules for multi-flight events
Day 2 restart procedures
Bounty values and payout rules
Seniors and Ladies eligibility requirements
Any rules governing multiple qualifying bags in the Main Event or Kickoff
The schedule is also subject to regulatory approval and change. Checking the official RunGood Caesars New Orleans event page shortly before traveling is the safest way to catch revisions.
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Caesars New Orleans WSOP Poker Room
Caesars New Orleans operates a World Series of Poker Room as part of the casino.
According to the official Caesars New Orleans WSOP Poker Room page, the room has 20 poker tables. Caesars also publishes regular weekly tournament activity and current operating hours on that page.
Caesars Entertainment's property information likewise identifies the room as a 20-table WSOP Poker Room.
Regular poker-room hours, cash-game availability and wait lists can change, particularly during a major tournament festival. Players planning cash sessions around RGPS events should check the current room information rather than assuming normal availability during the 11-day stop.
The casino participates in Caesars Rewards. Players who already have an account should bring their card, while new visitors may want to allow extra time for any account or identification requirements connected with tournament registration.
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Caesars New Orleans
Caesars New Orleans is located at 8 Canal Street in downtown New Orleans.
Caesars Entertainment says the property includes nearly 800 hotel rooms across two towers, a 20-table WSOP Poker Room, a sportsbook, table games, slots, outdoor gaming areas and a substantial dining lineup.
For a traveling tournament player, the practical advantage is that poker, lodging and multiple dining options are available within the Caesars New Orleans property complex rather than requiring a separate casino trip.
The property is also positioned near the French Quarter and other central New Orleans destinations, making it possible for players staying elsewhere downtown to reach the casino without treating it as a remote destination property.
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Where to Stay
The most direct lodging option is the official Caesars New Orleans hotel.
Caesars currently lists 790 rooms and suites across two hotel towers. The official hotel page describes the property as being steps from the French Quarter and Caesars Superdome.
The official information reviewed for this guide establishes on-property Caesars lodging but does not clearly describe both towers under one simple "attached hotel" designation. Players for whom the exact walking route between their room, casino and poker tournament area matters should confirm their tower when booking.
RunGood's current Caesars New Orleans event page does not publish a special RGPS tournament hotel rate.
Hotel prices, fees, check-in policies and parking terms can change, so those items should be checked directly with Caesars when reservations are made.
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Dining and Amenities
Tournament players do not need to leave the property for basic food and coffee options.
The Caesars New Orleans dining directory currently includes full-service restaurants, quick-service counters and coffee options.
Useful choices for a tournament schedule include 501 Coffee for coffee and pastries, Emeril's Kitchenette, Bobby's Burgers, PizzaCake and Lucky Dogs for faster meals. Players with more time between events can choose from restaurants including Emeril's Kitchen, Nobu and The Steakhouse New Orleans.
Operating hours vary by venue and day. Players trying to eat during a tournament break should check current hours before leaving the tournament area rather than relying on a restaurant's normal schedule.
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Getting There and Parking
Caesars New Orleans is at 8 Canal Street in downtown New Orleans.
Players flying into the area will normally use Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The official MSY website publishes current information for rental cars, taxis, public transportation, shuttles and app-based rides.
For drivers, Caesars states that self-parking and valet options are available. The property also maintains changing Caesars Rewards parking benefits and promotions, so eligibility for complimentary parking should be confirmed for the specific visit rather than assumed.
Caesars currently publishes a Play 30, Park Free parking promotion, but qualifying requirements vary by Caesars Rewards status and day. Players should review the current terms before relying on that promotion.
Because the casino is in downtown New Orleans near the French Quarter, players staying at nearby downtown properties may also have a walkable option. Anyone carrying significant cash or leaving after a late tournament session should make transportation decisions based on their own circumstances and current conditions.
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What Players Should Know Before Arriving
The Caesars New Orleans stop offers two substantial multi-flight tournaments, several specialty Ring Events and multiple satellite routes into the Main Event.
The most important planning points are:
The series runs September 3-13, 2026.
RunGood advertises $330,000 in total guarantees.
The $400 Series Kickoff has a $100,000 guarantee.
The $600 Monster Stack has a $30,000 guarantee.
The $800 Main Event has a $200,000 guarantee.
The Main Event has four starting flights on September 11 and 12.
Main Event Day 2 is scheduled for September 13 at 12:15 p.m.
$185 Main Event satellites qualify one seat for every five entries.
$225 Ultimate Package Satellites qualify one package for every 10 entries.
Caesars New Orleans has a 20-table WSOP Poker Room and on-property hotel accommodations.
RunGood has not yet published the Caesars New Orleans structure sheets.
The current event page says 14 ring events, while the linked flyer appears to label 15 distinct tournaments as Ring Events, so the final count should be reconfirmed before publication or travel.
For related tour coverage, readers can also follow Angry Aces Poker's RunGood Poker Series coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the 2026 RGPS Caesars New Orleans series?
The RGPS Golden Expedition at Caesars New Orleans is scheduled for September 3 through September 13, 2026.
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Where is the series held?
The series is being held at Caesars New Orleans, 8 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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How many ring events are scheduled?
RunGood's current event page advertises 14 Ring Events over 11 days. However, the linked schedule flyer appears to label 15 distinct tournaments as Ring Events when multi-flight events are counted once. Players should verify the final number with RunGood if a revised schedule is issued.
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How much is guaranteed across the festival?
RunGood advertises $330,000 in total guarantees. The current schedule allocates $100,000 to the Series Kickoff, $30,000 to the Monster Stack and $200,000 to the Main Event.
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How much is the RGPS Caesars New Orleans Main Event?
The RunGood Main Event has an $800 buy-in.
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What is the Main Event guarantee?
The Main Event carries a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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How many Main Event starting flights are there?
Four flights are scheduled: two on September 11 and two on September 12.
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Are Main Event satellites available?
Yes. The schedule includes $185 satellites awarding one Main Event seat for every five entries, along with $225 Ultimate Package Satellites awarding one package for every 10 entries.
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Is there a PokerNews PowerStack event at Caesars New Orleans?
Not on the current official schedule flyer. RunGood references the 2026 PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard on the event page as a tour promotion, but no PowerStack tournament is presently listed for this stop.
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Is a Seniors event scheduled?
Yes. A $250 Seniors Ring Event is scheduled for September 7. The current official Caesars schedule does not publish its age requirement, and the structure sheet has not yet been released.
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Is a Ladies event scheduled?
Yes. A $300 Ladies Ring Event is scheduled for September 11. Detailed eligibility language has not yet been published in a Caesars New Orleans structure sheet.
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Is Pot-Limit Omaha on the schedule?
Yes. A $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event is scheduled for September 10.
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Does Caesars New Orleans have a poker room?
Yes. Caesars operates a 20-table World Series of Poker Room at the property.
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Does Caesars New Orleans have a hotel?
Yes. Caesars lists 790 rooms and suites across two hotel towers at Caesars New Orleans.
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Where can players find the complete official schedule?
Players can use the official RunGood Caesars New Orleans schedule flyer and the official RGPS Caesars New Orleans event page. Players should check again before traveling in case RunGood publishes revised schedule information or the currently pending structure sheets.