RGPS Golden Expedition — Hard Rock Tulsa

The RunGood Poker Series brings its 2026 Golden Expedition to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa from October 20–25, giving players six days of tournament poker built around eight RunGood ring events. The stop includes a $50,000-guaranteed PokerNews PowerStack and a four-flight, $100,000-guaranteed Main Event that will receive live reporting from PokerNews.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is physically located in Catoosa, Oklahoma, rather than downtown Tulsa. That distinction is worth remembering when arranging flights, hotel reservations, rides or driving directions, even though both the casino and RunGood market the stop under the Tulsa name.

Players can review the official RGPS Golden Expedition Hard Rock Tulsa event page for current festival information. RunGood also provides the complete official Hard Rock Tulsa schedule flyer and the October 2026 Hard Rock Tulsa structure sheets.

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RGPS Golden Expedition Returns to Hard Rock Tulsa

The October 20–25 festival is one of the fall stops on RunGood's 2026 Golden Expedition. RunGood currently lists eight ring events over six days, with tournament action beginning Tuesday morning and the Main Event final scheduled for Sunday.

The festival is separate from Hard Rock Tulsa's other 2026 poker series. Players should not use structures, guarantees, satellites or hotel information from the property's earlier RunGood stop, Oklahoma State Championship of Poker or WSOP Circuit series when planning for October.

Players interested in another major tournament festival at the same property can compare this stop with the 2026 WSOP Circuit Hard Rock Tulsa Tournament Guide, but the two series use different schedules and tournament structures.

The Hard Rock Tulsa stop is also part of three RunGood season-long programs: the 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year race, the 2026 Dream Seat Invitational qualification system and the fall PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard.

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2026 Hard Rock Tulsa Series Overview

The Golden Expedition schedule is compact enough for players to play several formats during one trip without reproducing a large multiweek festival.

Three tournaments on the current schedule carry published guarantees:

• $250 Series Opener: $10,000 guaranteed

• $400 PokerNews PowerStack: $50,000 guaranteed

• $800 RGPS Main Event: $100,000 guaranteed

RunGood has not published an overall series guarantee for the October Hard Rock Tulsa stop.

The remaining ring schedule includes a Seniors event, Tag Team tournament, age-restricted 40/40/40 event, Pot-Limit Omaha and Black Chip Bounty. Main Event qualification options are also spread through the week.

The official RunGood event calendar should be used alongside the Tulsa event page when checking for schedule updates before traveling.

Players following the Golden Expedition elsewhere can also find Angry Aces Poker guides for the 2026 RGPS Caesars New Orleans Golden Expedition and the 2026 RGPS Golden Expedition at The Barrel Social Club.

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Schedule Highlights

Tuesday, October 20 opens the stop with a $300 Seniors Ring Event for players age 50 and older. The afternoon brings the $250 Series Opener, which has a $10,000 guarantee, followed by a $300-per-team Tag Team Double Ring Event listed at $150 per player.

Wednesday belongs primarily to the PokerNews PowerStack. The $400 no-limit hold'em tournament has a $50,000 guarantee, two starting flights and a Thursday final.

Thursday also includes the $400 40/40/40 NLH Ring Event for players age 40 and older.

The $800 RGPS Main Event begins Friday with two starting flights. A $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event is scheduled for Friday afternoon, while two more Main Event flights run Saturday.

Sunday concludes the festival with the Main Event final and the $400 RGPS Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event.

The current Tulsa schedule does not contain a Mystery Bounty or High Roller, so those formats should not be assumed from other Golden Expedition stops.

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RGPS Main Event

The championship tournament is officially listed as the $800 RGPS Main Event NLH.

RunGood guarantees $100,000 for the event and schedules four starting flights across Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24. Surviving players return Sunday, October 25 for the Day 2 final.

Players begin with 30,000 chips.

Levels 1 through 8 last 30 minutes. Once registration closes, Level 9 and later levels increase to 40 minutes.

Registration remains open until the start of Level 9. Unlimited re-entry is available during the registration period, and a player may forfeit an existing stack at the completion of Level 8 and re-enter for another $800.

The structure also allows participants to play in all four Day 1 flights.

RunGood lists the Main Event among the eight ring events at Hard Rock Tulsa and confirms that the tournament will receive live reporting from PokerNews.

Because the Main Event is an open RunGood ring event, an eligible result can also count toward the 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year race. The Main Event champion becomes a RunGood ring winner and, under RunGood's current 2026 Dream Seat rules, gains eligibility for the $300 Dream Seat Invitational at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

Players should use the official Hard Rock Tulsa Main Event structure rather than a structure from another RGPS stop.

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Main Event Starting Flights and Day 2

The Main Event has four confirmed starting flights:

• Flight 1A: Friday, October 23 at 11:00 AM

• Flight 1B: Friday, October 23 at 6:00 PM

• Flight 1C: Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 AM

• Flight 1D: Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 PM

Day 2 begins Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

Each Day 1 flight continues until the top 12.5% of that flight's field remains, rounded down. Those players advance to Day 2.

A player may qualify from more than one starting flight, but only the larger qualifying stack can be played on Day 2. The lower qualifying stack or stacks are removed from play and receive the lowest Day 2 payout.

Day 2 begins at the lowest blind level reached among the Day 1 flights.

This qualification format gives players several chances to reach Sunday while also making the relative size of a bagged stack important. Anyone who qualifies early and considers another flight should understand that only the larger stack survives into active Day 2 play.

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PokerNews PowerStack

The $400 PokerNews PowerStack NLH Ring Event is the largest guaranteed supporting tournament on the October schedule.

It carries a $50,000 guarantee and has two starting flights on Wednesday, October 21:

• Flight 1A: 11:00 AM

• Flight 1B: 6:00 PM

The Day 2 final begins Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM.

Players start with 25,000 chips and play 30-minute levels. Registration remains open until the start of Level 9, unlimited re-entry is available and participants may play both starting flights.

At the completion of Level 8, a player may forfeit an existing stack and re-enter for $400.

Each flight plays until the top 12.5% of its field remains, rounded down. A player qualifying twice may take only the larger stack into Day 2, with the lower stack removed and assigned the lowest Day 2 payout.

The Tulsa PowerStack also participates in the fall PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard. RunGood's official 2026 fall PowerStack announcement says the top 10 players in the season standings will receive entry into the $300 Dream Seat Invitational, a $300 travel stipend and a two-night stay at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

As of August 16, RunGood says additional details covering the fall PowerStack schedule, leaderboard scoring and standings will be announced during the season. Players should therefore avoid applying a previous PowerStack scoring formula to the Tulsa event.

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Other Ring Events to Watch

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Seniors Ring Event

The $300 Seniors Ring Event begins Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM.

Players must be age 50 or older. The tournament starts with 20,000 chips and uses 30-minute levels.

Registration remains open until the start of Level 10, and unlimited re-entry is available. A player may forfeit a stack after Level 9 and re-enter for $300.

No guarantee is published for the Seniors event.

The current 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year rules exclude events that are not open to the general public, with Seniors tournaments specifically listed as an example. The Seniors Ring Event therefore does not award POY points under the published rules.

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Series Opener

The $250 Series Opener begins Tuesday at 1:00 PM with a $10,000 guarantee.

Players start with 20,000 chips and play 30-minute levels. Registration closes at the start of Level 9, and unlimited re-entry is available during the registration period.

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Tag Team Double Ring Event

The $300 Tag Team event begins Tuesday at 6:00 PM and is priced at $150 per player.

Each player begins with 15,000 chips. Teammates must register together, and a player cannot participate on more than one team at the same time.

Individuals may re-enter for $150 during late registration. Registration closes at the start of Level 7.

At the start of Level 7, teammates combine their stacks and then switch players every level until the tournament ends.

The event uses 20-minute levels and is another restricted-format tournament excluded from the RunGood Player of the Year points race under the current rules.

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40/40/40 NLH Ring Event

The $400 40/40/40 NLH Ring Event begins Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 PM and is open to players age 40 and older.

Its name describes much of the structure: players must be at least 40, receive 40,000 starting chips and play 40-minute levels.

Registration remains open until the start of Level 7, with unlimited re-entry available.

RunGood's structure sheet also gives the tournament director discretion to stop play after Level 15. If that happens, remaining players bag their chips and return Friday, October 23 at noon.

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Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event

The $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event begins Friday, October 23 at 2:00 PM.

This is an eight-handed PLO tournament with a 20,000-chip starting stack and 30-minute levels.

Registration closes at the start of Level 9, and unlimited re-entry is available during the registration period.

The October structure sheet specifies that the big blind ante counts as part of the pot only after the flop.

No guarantee is published for the PLO event.

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Black Chip Bounty

The $400 RGPS Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event begins Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM.

Players start with 20,000 chips and play 30-minute levels. Registration closes at the start of Level 9, with unlimited re-entry available.

RunGood's October structure sheet does not separately publish the bounty amount or specify how much of each $400 entry is allocated to the bounty. Players should not assume a particular bounty value simply from the "Black Chip Bounty" name.

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Satellites and Ways to Qualify

RunGood has several confirmed ways to win entry into the $800 Main Event.

The $300 Mega Package Satellite begins Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 PM. Players receive 10,000 chips and play 20-minute levels, with registration closing at the start of Level 7.

For every five entries, one player receives:

• One seat in any $400 ring event

• One seat in any Day 1 flight of the $800 Main Event

• $100 cash

The schedule also includes $185 Turbo Main Event Satellites on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM and Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Those satellites start players with 8,000 chips, use 12-minute levels and award one $800 Main Event seat for every five entries.

On-demand Flip and Go satellites run Tuesday through Saturday.

The $100 version begins when eight players have entered. The $200 version begins when four players have entered.

In each version, all players are all-in for one no-limit hold'em hand played Crazy Pineapple style: each player receives three cards and discards one after the flop. The best five-card hand wins the $800 Main Event seat. If the pot is chopped, the tied players play another Crazy Pineapple hand to determine a single winner.

These are Main Event satellites, not separate ring events.

The October structure sheets do not publish a transferability policy for won seats or packages. Players who need to know whether a seat can be transferred should confirm the rule with tournament staff before entering.

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Golden Expedition Promotions

The Hard Rock Tulsa stop participates in several RunGood programs that extend beyond the individual tournament prize pools.

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2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year

The official 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year rules cover eligible RunGood-powered tournaments from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.

Points are calculated through the Global Poker Index ranking system.

Events that are not open to the general public do not award points. RunGood specifically lists Seniors, Ladies and Tag Team tournaments as examples of excluded events.

That means public ring tournaments at Hard Rock Tulsa can contribute to the standings, while the Seniors and Tag Team events are excluded. RunGood has not published a separate Main Event points multiplier; the current rules direct eligible results through the GPI ranking system.

At the end of the season, the top five players receive:

• A custom Player of the Year ring

• A $600 Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship seat

• An invitation to the Hall of Rings celebration at Thunder Valley Casino

• Hotel accommodations connected with the celebration

• A $500 travel stipend

The No. 1 player is also commemorated through RunGood's traveling Player of the Year banner.

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Dream Seat Invitational and Dream Factory

The official 2026 Dream Seat Invitational announcement places the Dream Factory Festival at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, from November 27 through December 3, 2026.

The $300 Dream Seat Invitational is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 at 11:00 AM.

RunGood identifies ring winners as eligible for the Invitational. An August 12 update to the PokerNews PowerStack promotion also awards Invitational entry to the top 10 players on the fall PowerStack Leaderboard.

The Dream Seat Invitational champion earns a seat in the PGT Championship at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas in January 2027.

That distinction is important for the Tulsa Main Event winner. Winning the Main Event ring makes the champion eligible for the Dream Seat Invitational; it does not directly award the PGT Championship seat. That seat goes to the winner of the Invitational.

The Dream Factory schedule also includes a $300 Winner's Circle event for RunGood ring winners on Tuesday, December 1.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

RunGood's October-specific structure sheets should be the final reference for tournament rules at this stop.

Some of the most important structures are:

• Main Event: 30,000 starting chips; 30-minute levels through Level 8; 40-minute levels from Level 9 onward; registration through the start of Level 9; unlimited re-entry

• PokerNews PowerStack: 25,000 chips; 30-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 9; unlimited re-entry

• Seniors: 20,000 chips; 30-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 10; unlimited re-entry

• Series Opener: 20,000 chips; 30-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 9; unlimited re-entry

• Tag Team: 15,000 chips per player; 20-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 7

• 40/40/40: 40,000 chips; 40-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 7; unlimited re-entry

• Pot-Limit Omaha: 20,000 chips; 30-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 9; unlimited re-entry

• Black Chip Bounty: 20,000 chips; 30-minute levels; registration through the start of Level 9; unlimited re-entry

The official materials reviewed for this guide do not publish a separate October-specific online preregistration system, detailed tournament cashier procedure or seat-transfer policy.

Because tournament procedures can be updated closer to the festival, players should check the official RunGood Hard Rock Tulsa event page again before traveling.

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Hard Rock Tulsa Poker Room

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa currently lists 14 poker tables on its official poker-room page.

The current poker-room hours are:

• Sunday through Thursday: Noon–3:00 AM

• Friday and Saturday: Noon–4:00 AM

The main casino operates 24 hours, but the poker room does not.

Hard Rock identifies its regular poker offerings as including Texas Hold'em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud. The room also lists specialty games or features including Big O, Short Deck, Lowball, Open Face Pineapple, Badugi and Crazy Pineapple.

Those listings describe the property's broader poker-room offerings. They do not mean those games are all included on the October RGPS tournament schedule.

Guests must be at least 21 years old to access the casino gaming floor.

Hard Rock's current loyalty program is Status+ Rewards. The property says the former One Star Rewards program is transitioning to Status+ Rewards, with existing accounts moving into the new program.

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Hard Rock Tulsa: Catoosa vs. Tulsa

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is physically located in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

The official address is:

777 W. Cherokee Street Catoosa, OK 74015

The Tulsa name reflects the property's branding and its position in the greater Tulsa market. Players should use the Catoosa street address when entering directions, arranging transportation or confirming a delivery or pickup.

The property is located off historic Route 66.

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Where to Stay

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has an on-site hotel, allowing players to stay at the same resort where the poker festival is being held.

The official Hard Rock Tulsa hotel page currently lists:

• Check-in: 4:00 PM

• Check-out: 11:00 AM

• Complimentary guest-room Wi-Fi

As of August 16, 2026, RunGood's official October event page does not publish a Golden Expedition room block, tournament hotel rate, promo code or booking deadline.

Players should not reuse a lodging code from an earlier RunGood stop, Oklahoma State Championship of Poker or WSOP Circuit series unless RunGood later confirms that the same offer applies to October.

Current room rates, cancellation rules and availability should be checked through Hard Rock's booking system before making travel plans.

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Dining and Amenities

Players who remain on property between tournament sessions have several practical food options. The official Hard Rock Tulsa dining directory should be checked for the latest hours.

Rise Coffee & Bakery in the Food Court currently operates daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 AM, giving players an early coffee option and a late-night stop after longer tournament sessions.

Dough Mama's serves pizza and sandwiches daily from 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM.

BRGR & CHKN operates from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday.

Perfect Cup serves Starbucks beverages and quick bites daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

HWY 66 Diner offers a casual sit-down option, while Carvers on 19 is the property's upscale steakhouse.

Dining hours are subject to change, so late-night plans are best checked against the current property listings on the day of play.

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Parking and Getting There

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa's official hotel policies confirm self-parking throughout the property, including a parking garage.

The property's current hotel policies and FAQ state that valet is not available at this time.

Hard Rock does not publish a self-parking price on the official pages reviewed for this guide, so players should not assume a parking cost or advertise the parking as free without checking current property information.

Accessible parking and accessible entry are available.

For players flying into Oklahoma, Tulsa International Airport is the practical airport serving the property. Hard Rock's official contact and transportation page states that the resort operates a complimentary shuttle to Tulsa International Airport 24 hours a day, along with an area shuttle.

Guests are instructed to arrange shuttle transportation with the front desk or contact the resort.

Players using a rental car or rideshare should use the full Catoosa address rather than searching for a downtown Tulsa location.

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What Players Should Know

• The Golden Expedition runs October 20–25, 2026.

• The stop contains eight ring events over six days.

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is physically located in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

• The $800 Main Event has a $100,000 guarantee.

• The Main Event has four starting flights across October 23–24.

• Main Event players receive 30,000 chips.

• Main Event registration closes at the start of Level 9.

• Main Event levels increase from 30 to 40 minutes after registration closes.

• Each Main Event flight advances the top 12.5% of the field, rounded down.

• The $400 PokerNews PowerStack has a $50,000 guarantee and two starting flights.

• Main Event satellites include a $300 Mega Package Satellite, $185 turbo satellites and on-demand Flip and Go qualifiers.

• The Seniors tournament is for players age 50 and older.

• The 40/40/40 event is for players age 40 and older.

• Pot-Limit Omaha and Black Chip Bounty ring events are both scheduled.

• The published Black Chip Bounty structure does not specify a separate bounty amount.

• Eligible open events contribute to the 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year race.

• RunGood ring winners are eligible for the 2026 Dream Seat Invitational.

• The Dream Seat Invitational winner earns a January 2027 PGT Championship seat.

• Hard Rock Tulsa currently lists 14 poker tables.

• The poker room opens at noon each day.

• No October-specific RGPS hotel rate or room code is currently published.

• Players should use the official October schedule and structure sheets rather than details from another Hard Rock Tulsa festival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is RGPS Hard Rock Tulsa 2026?

The RGPS Golden Expedition at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa runs October 20–25, 2026.

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Where is Hard Rock Tulsa located?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is located at 777 W. Cherokee Street in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

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Is Hard Rock Tulsa actually in Tulsa?

No. The resort is physically located in Catoosa, Oklahoma, while using Tulsa in its property name and serving the greater Tulsa market.

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How many RGPS ring events are scheduled?

RunGood currently lists eight ring events during the six-day festival.

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How much is the RGPS Hard Rock Tulsa Main Event?

The Main Event buy-in is $800.

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What is the RGPS Hard Rock Tulsa Main Event guarantee?

The $800 RGPS Main Event has a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool.

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How many Main Event starting flights are there?

There are four Main Event starting flights. Flights 1A and 1B run Friday, October 23, and Flights 1C and 1D run Saturday, October 24.

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When is Main Event Day 2?

The Main Event Day 2 final begins Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 PM.

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What is the Main Event starting stack?

Players receive 30,000 starting chips.

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How long are Main Event levels?

Levels 1 through 8 last 30 minutes. From Level 9 onward, levels last 40 minutes.

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When does Main Event registration close?

Registration closes at the start of Level 9.

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Can players re-enter the Main Event?

Yes. Unlimited re-entry is available during the open registration period, and players may enter all four Day 1 flights.

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How many players advance from each Main Event flight?

Each flight ends when the top 12.5% of its field remains, rounded down. Those players advance to Day 2.

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Are Main Event satellites available?

Yes. RunGood has scheduled a $300 Mega Package Satellite, three $185 Turbo Main Event Satellites and on-demand $100 and $200 Flip and Go satellites.

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Is there a PokerNews PowerStack at Hard Rock Tulsa?

Yes. The $400 PokerNews PowerStack carries a $50,000 guarantee, with two starting flights on October 21 and the final on October 22.

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Is there a Seniors event?

Yes. The $300 Seniors Ring Event begins October 20 at 10:00 AM and is open to players age 50 and older.

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Is there a PLO event?

Yes. The $400 Pot-Limit Omaha Ring Event begins Friday, October 23 at 2:00 PM.

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Is there a Black Chip Bounty?

Yes. The $400 RGPS Black Chip Bounty NLH Ring Event begins Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM. The October structure sheet does not publish a separate bounty amount.

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Do ring winners qualify for the Dream Seat Invitational?

Current RunGood information makes RunGood ring winners eligible for the $300 Dream Seat Invitational. RunGood's fall PowerStack promotion also awards Invitational packages to the top 10 players on the PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard.

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What does the Dream Seat Invitational winner receive?

The 2026 Dream Seat Invitational champion earns a seat in the PGT Championship at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas in January 2027.

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Does Hard Rock Tulsa have a hotel?

Yes. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa has an on-site hotel. No October-specific RGPS room rate or booking code is currently published by RunGood.

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How many poker tables does Hard Rock Tulsa have?

Hard Rock Tulsa currently lists 14 poker tables.

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What are the Hard Rock Tulsa poker-room hours?

The poker room is open from noon to 3:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and noon to 4:00 AM Friday and Saturday.

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Is parking available at Hard Rock Tulsa?

Yes. Hard Rock confirms self-parking throughout the property and accessible parking. The property's current hotel policies state that valet is not available.

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Which airport serves Hard Rock Tulsa?

Tulsa International Airport is the practical airport for the property. Hard Rock states that it operates a complimentary 24-hour shuttle between the resort and the airport.

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Where can players find the complete tournament schedule?

The complete event-by-event schedule is available through the official 2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Hard Rock Tulsa schedule flyer.