RGPS Golden Expedition — Hollywood Casino St. Louis

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The RunGood Poker Series is scheduled to bring its 2026 Golden Expedition season to Hollywood Casino St. Louis from October 6–11, 2026. The six-day stop is part of RGPS's fall schedule and will take place at the Hollywood Casino property in Maryland Heights, Missouri, within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

As of August 16, 2026, RunGood has confirmed the dates, venue and Golden Expedition designation, but it has not yet published a dedicated Hollywood St. Louis event page, complete October tournament schedule, schedule flyer or October-specific structure sheets. That means the Main Event buy-in, guarantees, ring-event count, supporting-event lineup and tournament structures remain Not Published.

Players planning the trip can view the current official RunGood event calendar, which lists Hollywood St. Louis for October 6–11. RunGood has said stop-specific schedules and announcements will be released throughout the season, so this guide should be updated when the Hollywood schedule becomes available.

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2026 Hollywood St. Louis Series Overview

The Hollywood Casino St. Louis stop falls in the middle of RunGood's 2026 Golden Expedition fall season. RunGood's official Golden Expedition season announcement confirms the October 6–11 dates and identifies Hollywood Casino St. Louis as the venue.

The information currently confirmed for the October stop is:

Dates: October 6–11, 2026
Festival length: 6 days
Venue: Hollywood Casino St. Louis
Physical location: Maryland Heights, Missouri
Market: Greater St. Louis
Tour: RunGood Poker Series
Season: RGPS Golden Expedition
Number of ring events: Not Published
Overall series guarantee: Not Published
Main Event buy-in: Not Published
Main Event guarantee: Not Published

Hollywood Casino St. Louis hosted other RunGood events earlier in 2026, including a March 3–8 Passport Season stop and the August 4–9 Gateway Poker Classic. Those were separate festivals. Their buy-ins, guarantees, structures, hotel offers and event lineups are not being used to fill gaps in the October Golden Expedition schedule.

Players following the wider Golden Expedition can also use Angry Aces Poker's 2026 RGPS Caesars Southern Indiana Tournament Guide, RGPS Golden Expedition Downstream Casino Tournament Guide and RGPS Golden Expedition MGM National Harbor Tournament Guide for coverage of other stops. Those guides provide season context only; tournament details from another property should not be assumed to apply in St. Louis.

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Schedule Highlights

RunGood has not yet published the complete October 6–11 Hollywood Casino St. Louis schedule.

As of August 16, 2026, the following October-specific information remains Not Published:

Number of championship ring events: Not Published
Opening Ring Event: Not Published
PokerNews PowerStack at Hollywood St. Louis: Not Published
Seniors event: Not Published
Ladies event: Not Published
Pot-Limit Omaha event: Not Published
Other non-Hold'em events: Not Published
Black Chip Bounty: Not Published
Mystery Bounty: Not Published
Flip & Go: Not Published
High Roller: Not Published
Main Event satellites: Not Published
Overall festival guarantee: Not Published

No event from the March Passport Season stop or August Gateway Poker Classic has been carried forward into this guide unless independently confirmed for October.

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RGPS Main Event

The Golden Expedition Main Event is expected to be the central tournament of the Hollywood St. Louis festival, but RunGood has not yet released the October Main Event schedule or structure.

The following details are therefore Not Published:

Official Main Event name: Not Published
Buy-in: Not Published
Guarantee: Not Published
Starting flights: Not Published
Starting-flight dates and times: Not Published
Starting stack: Not Published
Blind levels: Not Published
Level lengths: Not Published
Late-registration cutoff: Not Published
Re-entry rules: Not Published
Bagging or advancement procedures: Not Published
Day 2 date and time: Not Published
Final-day format: Not Published
Main Event championship-ring status: Not Published

RunGood's Golden Expedition season announcement says PokerNews will provide live reporting and Main Event coverage throughout the fall season. A Hollywood St. Louis-specific PokerNews live-reporting page has not yet been published.

Players should wait for the October Hollywood structure sheet before making decisions based on starting stacks, level lengths, re-entry rules or registration windows. Those details can vary from stop to stop.

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Main Event Starting Flights and Day 2

The number of Main Event starting flights and the Day 2 schedule are Not Published.

RunGood has also not yet announced whether the Hollywood Main Event will use multiple starting flights, how players will advance, whether players can qualify more than once or what procedure will apply if a player bags chips in multiple flights.

These details should be taken only from the October Hollywood Casino St. Louis schedule and structure sheet once RunGood publishes them.

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PokerNews PowerStack

RunGood has confirmed that the PokerNews PowerStack Leaderboard is returning for the 2026 fall season, but it has not yet confirmed a PokerNews PowerStack event for the October Hollywood St. Louis stop.

Hollywood St. Louis PowerStack status: Not Published.

RunGood's 2026 fall PokerNews PowerStack announcement says eligible PowerStack results throughout the fall season will earn leaderboard points. The top 10 players at the end of the race are scheduled to receive a package that includes entry into the $300 Dream Seat Invitational, a $300 travel stipend and a two-night hotel stay at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

The complete fall PowerStack schedule, scoring system and updated standings were still being released as of August 16. Accordingly, no Hollywood-specific PowerStack buy-in, guarantee, flights, starting stack, blind structure, re-entry policy or Day 2 information should be assumed.

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Other Ring Events to Watch

The Hollywood St. Louis Golden Expedition supporting-event lineup has not yet been released.

That means there is currently no October-specific confirmation for a Seniors tournament, Ladies event, PLO tournament, Black Chip Bounty, Mystery Bounty, Flip & Go, High Roller or other specialty ring event.

If those formats appear on the final schedule, the guide should be updated with the exact event name, buy-in, eligibility requirements, starting stack, blind levels, re-entry policy, guarantee and ring status directly from the October schedule and structure sheets.

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Satellites and Ways to Qualify

Main Event satellites for the October Hollywood St. Louis stop are Not Published.

No satellite buy-ins, qualification ratios, guaranteed-seat counts, starting stacks, blind levels, re-entry rules, seat-transfer policies or direct-entry procedures have been officially announced for this festival.

Players should not assume that satellite formats used during Hollywood's March or August RunGood events will return in October.

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Golden Expedition Promotions

The Hollywood Casino St. Louis stop is part of RunGood's Golden Expedition fall season, which introduced a new championship ring design and several season-long competitive programs.

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RunGood Player of the Year

RunGood's 2026/27 Player of the Year announcement says eligible RunGood events across the season will count toward the standings, including RGPS flagship events.

The tour has not yet published the Hollywood-specific list of eligible tournaments or the full points-calculation system. It has also not announced whether the Hollywood Main Event will receive different weighting from supporting events.

At the end of the season, RunGood says the top five Player of the Year finishers will receive a championship package for its Hall of Rings celebration at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. The announced package includes a $500 travel stipend, a two-night hotel stay, a $600 seat into The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship, a Top Five Player of the Year ring and admission to Hall of Rings activities.

Until RunGood publishes the complete scoring rules, players should not attempt to calculate Hollywood POY points from a prior-season formula.

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Dream Factory and Ring-Winner Opportunities

RunGood's 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.

Two $300 invitation-only events are currently announced for RunGood Ring winners:

Winner's Circle on December 1
Dream Seat Invitational on December 2

RunGood says the Dream Seat Invitational winner will earn a seat in the January 2027 PGT Championship at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

RunGood's current Golden Expedition announcement describes the Dream Factory invitationals as being reserved for 2026 RunGood ring winners. Additional eligibility information is still scheduled to be released, and Hollywood's October ring-event lineup is not yet published. Players should therefore review the final Dream Factory eligibility rules once available.

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Tournament Structures and Registration

October-specific tournament structure sheets are Not Published.

Until they are released, the following items should be treated as unknown for each Golden Expedition event at Hollywood St. Louis:

Starting stack
Opening blinds
Ante format
Level length
Late-registration period
Re-entry limit
Break schedule
Day 2 qualification rules
Registration procedures
Alternates or capacity procedures

Hollywood Casino St. Louis maintains a regular poker operation, but the property's current poker page does not publish October Golden Expedition registration procedures or identify a dedicated tournament cashier for this festival.

Players with time-sensitive registration questions can use the official Hollywood Casino St. Louis poker-room page, which currently lists the poker-room phone number as 314-770-7600.

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Hollywood Casino St. Louis Poker Room

Hollywood Casino St. Louis currently lists a 20-table poker room.

The room's published hours are:

Sunday through Thursday: 8 a.m.–3 a.m.
Friday and Saturday: 24 hours

Hollywood notes that poker-room hours may vary based on demand.

The current poker-room page advertises Limit and No-Limit Texas Hold'em along with Omaha variants based on player interest. Listed games include No-Limit Hold'em at several stakes, Limit Hold'em and Omaha High/Low.

For tournament travelers, several practical room amenities are specifically confirmed:

20 poker tables
Non-smoking poker room
Free Wi-Fi
USB ports at the tables
PENN Play comp earning
Regular cash games and daily tournaments outside special events

Hollywood's current official poker page does not state that the room has a dedicated poker cashier, so this guide does not claim one. It also does not publish October Golden Expedition-specific registration procedures.

The property states that guests must be 21 or older to wager.

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St. Louis vs. Maryland Heights

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is not physically located in the City of St. Louis.

The casino's official address is:

777 Casino Center Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Maryland Heights is part of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, which explains the Hollywood Casino St. Louis branding and RunGood's use of St. Louis as the tournament market.

Travelers should use the Maryland Heights address when entering the property into navigation or hotel-planning tools. The official Hollywood Casino St. Louis visit page provides the current address and driving directions.

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Where to Stay

Hollywood Casino St. Louis has an on-site hotel, officially presented as Hollywood Casino Hotel St. Louis.

For tournament players who want to remain on property, the official Hollywood Casino St. Louis hotel page currently lists complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, refrigerators, coffee and tea makers, a fitness center, non-smoking rooms and accessible rooms.

Current hotel policies include:

Check-in: 4 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Resort/amenity fee: $12.99 plus tax per night
Elite and Owners Club PENN Play members: resort/amenity fee waived as a tier benefit
Minimum age to rent a room: 21

An October RGPS room block, tournament room rate, promo code and booking deadline are Not Published.

Players should not reuse a hotel code from the August Gateway Poker Classic unless RunGood or Hollywood explicitly confirms that it also applies to the October Golden Expedition.

Hollywood's hotel page currently contains differing cancellation language in separate sections, including both 24-hour and 48-hour references. Players should rely on the cancellation terms shown for their specific reservation and booking confirmation rather than assuming one universal cutoff.

The hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service between the property and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The published shuttle window is 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, service is subject to availability and a hotel reservation is required.

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Dining and Amenities

Players staying for a six-day festival have several on-property dining options. The official Hollywood Casino St. Louis dining page is the best source for current hours because restaurant schedules can change.

Useful options for tournament players include Hollywood & Grind for coffee, breakfast platters and baked goods. It is currently listed as open daily from 6 a.m.–5 p.m.

Daiquiris & Dogs serves quick bites and is currently listed as open daily from 11 a.m.–4 a.m., making it one of the property's later-night food options.

99 Hops House offers breakfast plus lunch and dinner menus for players who have more time between sessions. Final Cut Smokehouse provides a more traditional sit-down option and accepts reservations.

Players should check current restaurant hours during tournament week rather than assuming all outlets operate on the same schedule every day.

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PENN Play

Hollywood Casino St. Louis participates in PENN Play.

The poker room specifically tells players to present a PENN Play card to earn comps and special offers. PENN's current rewards information also says members can earn rewards through poker and other gaming activity and redeem PENN Cash for eligible hotel stays, dining and other participating property purchases.

Players can review current earning and redemption terms through the official PENN Play information.

PENN Play benefits can vary by tier and property. Tournament players should therefore check their current account offers rather than assuming that a general PENN promotion or an earlier Hollywood poker promotion will remain valid during the October festival.

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Parking and Getting There

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is located at 777 Casino Center Drive in Maryland Heights.

Official property materials describe complimentary parking for hotel and group guests and covered parking for event attendees. An October RGPS-specific parking plan, current valet information and tournament-specific parking instructions are Not Published.

For drivers, Hollywood's official directions include:

From I-70: take Maryland Heights Expressway south to Casino Center Drive, then turn right onto Casino Center Drive.
From I-270: take Route 364 west to Exit 17, turn right onto Maryland Heights Expressway and then turn left onto Casino Center Drive after approximately three miles.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is the primary nearby airport. Hollywood's group-travel information describes the property as approximately 10 minutes from the airport, while the hotel offers the reservation-required complimentary shuttle during its published operating hours.

Players using the airport shuttle should reserve it at least 24 hours ahead and verify availability directly with the hotel.

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Historical RunGood Context at Hollywood St. Louis

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is a recurring RunGood venue.

RunGood's current site lists a Passport Season visit from March 3–8, 2026, followed by the Gateway Poker Classic from August 4–9. The October 6–11 Golden Expedition is a separate festival.

Those earlier stops may provide historical context for the relationship between RunGood and the property, but their field sizes, buy-ins, guarantees, ring counts, structures, satellites and hotel promotions should not be treated as October tournament information.

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What Players Should Know

The most important planning facts are already firm: RGPS Golden Expedition is scheduled for October 6–11, 2026, at Hollywood Casino St. Louis in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

The largest missing piece is the tournament schedule itself. As of August 16, the Main Event buy-in and guarantee, ring-event count, supporting events, satellites and structure sheets remain Not Published.

Travel arrangements can be planned with more confidence. Hollywood has a 20-table poker room, an on-site hotel, multiple dining outlets, complimentary parking in published property contexts and a hotel shuttle to and from St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Players should check the official RunGood event calendar and this guide again before booking around a specific tournament. Once the October schedule is published, the Main Event, PowerStack status, ring events, satellites and structures should be added directly from RunGood's Hollywood St. Louis materials.

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A dedicated October tournament schedule is Not Published as of August 16, 2026. Players should monitor RunGood's official event calendar for the Hollywood St. Louis schedule and stop-specific page when they are released.