RGPS Golden Expedition — Lake Erie Poker Room

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RGPS Golden Expedition Heads to Lake Erie Poker Room

The RunGood Poker Series is bringing its 2026 Golden Expedition to Lake Erie Poker Room in Elyria, Ohio, from September 28 through October 4, 2026. The newly published stop page confirms nine trophy events, a PokerNews-reported Main Event and a week of championship-ring poker at one of the Golden Expedition's new fall destinations.

Lake Erie Poker Room gives RGPS a new venue in Northeast Ohio and a different setting from the casino-resort properties found elsewhere on the tour. The room operates as a private membership-based poker club rather than a traditional casino.

The centerpiece is a $600 RunGood Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee and five starting flights. The supporting schedule includes the PokerNews PowerStack, Seniors No-Limit Hold'em, Omaha 8, Tag Team, Flip & Go, a $25,000 guaranteed One-Day NLH event, Black Chip Bounty and Ladies events.

Players can review the official RGPS Lake Erie event page for the complete schedule and follow additional events through the Angry Aces Poker upcoming tournament calendar.

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A New Stop on the Golden Expedition

RunGood identified Lake Erie Poker Room as one of six new destinations joining the 2026 Golden Expedition. The addition expands the fall tour into Elyria and gives players in the Lake Erie and broader Northeast Ohio market a new regional RGPS destination.

The official Golden Expedition announcement introduced redesigned championship rings, additional tour destinations, the return of the RunGood Player of the Year race, PokerNews coverage and the season-ending Dream Factory at Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

Lake Erie's addition should not be confused with RunGood's first appearance in Northeast Ohio. The tour has previously held events at JACK Cleveland. The notable development in 2026 is Lake Erie Poker Room joining the Golden Expedition schedule as a new venue.

Players following the entire tour can also keep up with Angry Aces Poker's RunGood Poker Series coverage.

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2026 Lake Erie Series Overview

The official stop page confirms nine trophy events running from Monday, September 28 through Sunday, October 4.

Rather than simply importing the same lineup used at another RunGood destination, Lake Erie has its own mix of Hold'em, Omaha, team poker, bounty poker and satellite opportunities.

Among the major events are:

• $300 Seniors NLH Ring Event

• $300 Omaha 8 Ring Event

• $200 One-Day NLH Ring Event with a $25,000 guarantee

• $300 Tag Team Ring Event

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

• $100 Flip & Go Ring Event

• $600 RunGood Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee

• $300 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event

• $200 Ladies Ring Event

The full event-by-event schedule is available through the official RGPS Lake Erie page, so this guide focuses on the tournaments and travel details most useful to players rather than reproducing the entire schedule.

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Schedule Highlights

The festival begins Monday, September 28 with two specialty ring events.

The $300 Seniors NLH Ring Event starts at 12:15 p.m., followed by a $300 Omaha 8 Ring Event at 3:15 p.m. Players can also enter a $300 Ultimate Package Satellite at 6:15 p.m.

The Ultimate Package satellite awards one package for every five entries, with five packages guaranteed. Each package includes:

• $600 Main Event seat

• $400 PokerNews PowerStack seat

• $200 One-Day Ring Event seat

• $50 cash

A $100 Flip & Go Ring Event also begins offering on-demand Day 1 qualification Monday.

Tuesday's schedule includes a $200 One-Day NLH Ring Event at 12:15 p.m. with a $25,000 guarantee. The $300 Tag Team Ring Event follows at 6:15 p.m., with the buy-in listed as $150 per player.

The PokerNews PowerStack takes center stage Wednesday before the Main Event begins Thursday.

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RGPS Main Event

The $600 RunGood Main Event carries a $200,000 guarantee and features five starting flights spread across Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The event will also receive live reporting from PokerNews, giving players and followers outside Elyria a way to track the tournament as the field moves toward Sunday's Day 2 finals.

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Main Event Starting Flights

Players have five opportunities to enter:

• Flight A — Thursday, October 1 at 3:15 p.m.

• Flight B — Friday, October 2 at 12:15 p.m.

• Flight C — Friday, October 2 at 6:15 p.m.

• Flight D — Saturday, October 3 at 12:15 p.m.

• Flight E — Saturday, October 3 at 6:15 p.m.

The surviving players return Sunday, October 4 at 12:15 p.m. for the Main Event Day 2 Finals.

RunGood's stop page currently says the Lake Erie structure sheets are coming soon. Players should check the official RGPS Lake Erie event page before playing for the final starting-stack, blind-level, late-registration, re-entry and advancement rules rather than assuming they match another Golden Expedition stop.

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PokerNews PowerStack

The $400 PokerNews PowerStack Ring Event carries a $30,000 guarantee and uses two starting flights on Wednesday, September 30.

Flight A begins at 12:15 p.m., with Flight B beginning at 6:15 p.m.

Players advancing from the two flights return Thursday, October 1 at 11:15 a.m. for the PowerStack Day 2 Finals.

A $100 Turbo Satellite into the PowerStack is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Wednesday and awards one seat for every five entries.

The event also connects Lake Erie players to the season-long PokerNews PowerStack competition. Under the official 2026 PokerNews PowerStack leaderboard promotion, eligible PowerStack finishes generate leaderboard points during the fall season.

RunGood says the top 10 players in the fall PowerStack race will each receive:

• Entry into the $300 Dream Seat Invitational

• A $300 travel stipend

• Two nights of hotel accommodations at Thunder Valley Casino Resort

That gives the Lake Erie PowerStack value beyond the tournament's immediate prize pool and championship ring.

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Seniors and Omaha 8 Open the Series

The first championship-ring event is the $300 Seniors NLH Ring Event at 12:15 p.m. Monday, September 28.

Players interested in Omaha have an option immediately afterward. The $300 Omaha 8 Ring Event begins at 3:15 p.m.

The official schedule identifies the tournament as Omaha 8, distinguishing it from the standard Pot-Limit Omaha events frequently found on regional tournament schedules.

Players interested in the Seniors tournament should verify the event's eligibility requirement in the final structure or tournament rules before registering.

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One-Day NLH and Tag Team

Tuesday, September 29 brings two distinctly different ring events.

The $200 One-Day NLH Ring Event starts at 12:15 p.m. and carries a $25,000 guarantee, making it one of the larger confirmed supporting-event guarantees of the festival.

The $300 Tag Team Ring Event begins at 6:15 p.m. RunGood lists the cost as $150 per player.

The Tag Team event also differs from standard open tournaments when it comes to the RunGood Player of the Year race. Current POY rules identify Tag Team events among tournament categories that do not earn POY points.

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Flip & Go Ring Event

Lake Erie will also host a $100 Flip & Go Ring Event with on-demand qualifying opportunities spread across the opening four days of the series.

The schedule lists:

• Day 1A — Monday, September 28

• Day 1B — Tuesday, September 29

• Day 1C — Wednesday, September 30

• Day 1D — Thursday, October 1

The surviving qualifiers return Friday, October 2 at 11:15 a.m. for the Flip & Go Ring Event Day 2 restart.

The event gives players another route to an RGPS championship ring without following a traditional scheduled Day 1 tournament format.

Players should use the official Lake Erie rules and structure when available for the exact Flip & Go qualification process rather than assuming another stop's format is identical.

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Black Chip Bounty and Ladies Events Close the Festival

Two additional championship-ring events begin Sunday while the Main Event plays down toward a winner.

The $300 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event starts at 1:15 p.m.

Lake Erie then closes the scheduled trophy-event lineup with a $200 Ladies Ring Event at 3:15 p.m.

That gives players who do not advance to the Main Event finals additional championship opportunities on the final day of the series.

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Satellites and Ways to Qualify

Players have several ways to qualify for larger events without paying the full direct-entry price.

The most valuable package opportunity arrives Monday with the $300 Ultimate Package Satellite at 6:15 p.m. The event awards one package for every five entries and guarantees five packages.

Each package includes:

• $600 Main Event entry

• $400 PokerNews PowerStack entry

• $200 One-Day Ring Event entry

• $50 cash

PowerStack players can also use the $100 Turbo Satellite at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, which awards one PowerStack seat for every five entries.

Main Event satellites begin Thursday.

The $140 Main Event Satellites award one seat for every five entries and are scheduled for:

• Thursday, October 1 at 12:15 p.m.

• Thursday, October 1 at 6:15 p.m.

• Friday, October 2 at 3:15 p.m.

• Saturday, October 3 at 3:15 p.m.

The schedule also lists $100 on-demand Flip & Go Main Event Satellites on Friday and Saturday.

That combination gives players traditional satellite and Flip & Go qualification options before the final Main Event flights.

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RunGood Player of the Year and Dream Factory

Lake Erie results can also matter in the 2026/27 RunGood Player of the Year race.

Under the official RunGood Player of the Year rules, eligible RunGood Poker Series and RunGood-powered tournaments award points using the Global Poker Index ranking system.

The published points period runs from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.

RunGood excludes events that are not open to the public from POY scoring and specifically identifies Seniors, Ladies and Tag Team tournaments as examples. Eligible open tournaments at Lake Erie can contribute toward the season-long standings.

The top five players in the race are scheduled to receive:

• A custom RunGood Player of the Year ring

• A $600 Mid-Major Championship seat

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

• Hotel accommodations connected with the celebration

• A $500 travel stipend

The Golden Expedition eventually concludes with the Dream Factory Festival at Thunder Valley Casino Resort from November 27 through December 3.

The official Dream Seat Invitational information connects RunGood championship-ring winners with invitational opportunities during the Dream Factory.

The $300 Dream Seat Invitational is scheduled for December 2, with its winner earning a seat in the January 2027 PGT Championship at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

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How Lake Erie Poker Room Works

Lake Erie Poker Room is not a traditional casino. The official Lake Erie Poker Room website describes the venue as a private membership-based poker social club in Elyria.

That distinction is important for players traveling from outside the area.

Under the official Lake Erie Poker Room membership information and published club rules:

• Membership is required for club access.

• Membership is available to players age 18 and older.

• Valid government-issued identification is required.

• Membership currently costs $5 for 30 days.

• Memberships are nontransferable.

• The club does not state an Ohio-residency requirement.

• Cash-game table time is charged separately from tournament entry.

• Tournament play generally follows Poker Tournament Directors Association rules unless otherwise stated.

Lake Erie says it does not operate as a casino, act as the house, bank games or collect a percentage of poker pots.

Players visiting specifically for RunGood should allow time to complete the normal membership process before their first event.

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Lake Erie Poker Room

Lake Erie Poker Room is located at 1573 West River Road North in Elyria, Ohio.

The private club advertises 30 poker tables inside a facility covering more than 9,000 square feet. The venue also offers lounge areas, televisions and other amenities designed around poker and social play.

Because Lake Erie is a poker club rather than a casino resort, players should plan lodging and most dining separately.

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Elyria and the Cleveland Area

Lake Erie Poker Room is in Elyria, not Cleveland.

Elyria is located in Lorain County west of Cleveland, placing the Golden Expedition stop within the broader Northeast Ohio and Lake Erie market.

The room is positioned near I-90 and the Ohio Turnpike, giving regional players convenient highway access from Cleveland and other parts of Ohio and neighboring states.

Players using navigation or rideshare services should enter the Elyria poker-room address rather than using Cleveland as the destination.

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Where to Stay

No official RunGood tournament hotel or dedicated RGPS room block has been announced for the Lake Erie stop.

Lake Erie Poker Room does maintain an official nearby amenities guide with lodging options close to the club.

Two of the closest venue-listed hotels are:

• Hampton Inn & Suites Elyria — approximately 1.1 miles away

• Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Elyria — approximately 1.3 miles away

These are nearby lodging recommendations rather than an official RunGood host hotel.

Players should compare current rates, availability and cancellation policies when booking.

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Dining

Players have several quick dining options near Lake Erie Poker Room.

The venue's nearby amenities guide lists:

• Chipotle — approximately 0.1 mile

• Olive Garden — approximately 0.1 mile

• Taco Bell — approximately 0.1 mile

• Buffalo Wild Wings — approximately 0.3 mile

• Denny's — approximately 0.7 mile

Lake Erie Poker Room permits outside food, but its club rules require food to be consumed in the lounge rather than at the poker tables.

Players expecting to eat after a late tournament session should verify individual restaurant closing times.

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Parking and Getting There

Lake Erie Poker Room is located at:

1573 West River Road North Elyria, Ohio 44035

The venue advertises ample free parking and convenient access from I-90 and the Ohio Turnpike.

Players flying into Northeast Ohio will generally use Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The airport's official ground transportation information lists Uber and Lyft among its authorized rideshare services.

Because Lake Erie Poker Room is not a casino resort, players flying in should plan ground transportation between the airport, hotel and poker room.

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What Players Should Know

• The series runs September 28 through October 4, 2026.

• Lake Erie Poker Room is a new destination on the 2026 Golden Expedition.

• Nine trophy events are scheduled.

• The $600 Main Event carries a $200,000 guarantee.

• Five Main Event starting flights run Thursday through Saturday.

• Main Event Day 2 begins Sunday at 12:15 p.m.

• PokerNews will provide live Main Event reporting.

• The $400 PokerNews PowerStack carries a $30,000 guarantee.

• The $200 One-Day NLH Ring Event carries a $25,000 guarantee.

• Seniors NLH, Omaha 8, Tag Team, Flip & Go, Black Chip Bounty and Ladies ring events are all scheduled.

• Multiple PowerStack and Main Event satellites are available.

• Lake Erie Poker Room is a private membership-based poker club rather than a casino.

• Current club membership costs $5 for 30 days.

• The minimum membership age is 18.

• The venue advertises ample free parking.

• No official RunGood hotel room block has been announced.

• Eligible open events can award RunGood Player of the Year points.

• Championship-ring winners have Dream Factory implications later in the season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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When is RGPS Lake Erie Poker Room 2026?

The RGPS Golden Expedition at Lake Erie Poker Room runs September 28 through October 4, 2026.

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Where is Lake Erie Poker Room?

Lake Erie Poker Room is located at 1573 West River Road North in Elyria, Ohio.

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Is Lake Erie Poker Room in Cleveland?

No. Lake Erie Poker Room is in Elyria, west of Cleveland in Lorain County.

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Is Lake Erie Poker Room a casino?

No. Lake Erie Poker Room operates as a private membership-based social poker club rather than a traditional casino.

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Does Lake Erie Poker Room require membership?

Yes. The club's currently published membership costs $5 and is valid for 30 days.

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How old do players have to be?

Lake Erie Poker Room's published minimum membership age is 18.

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How many trophy events are scheduled?

RunGood lists nine trophy events for the Lake Erie Golden Expedition stop.

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How much is the RGPS Lake Erie Main Event?

The Main Event buy-in is $600.

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What is the Main Event guarantee?

The Lake Erie Main Event carries a $200,000 guarantee.

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How many Main Event starting flights are there?

There are five Main Event starting flights: Flight A on Thursday, Flights B and C on Friday and Flights D and E on Saturday.

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When is Main Event Day 2?

Main Event Day 2 begins Sunday, October 4 at 12:15 p.m.

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Will PokerNews cover the Main Event?

Yes. RunGood's official Lake Erie stop page says the Main Event will be live reported on PokerNews.

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Is there a PokerNews PowerStack?

Yes. The $400 PokerNews PowerStack has two starting flights on September 30 and carries a $30,000 guarantee. Day 2 begins October 1 at 11:15 a.m.

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Is there a Seniors event?

Yes. The $300 Seniors NLH Ring Event begins Monday, September 28 at 12:15 p.m.

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Is there an Omaha event?

Yes. A $300 Omaha 8 Ring Event begins Monday, September 28 at 3:15 p.m.

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Is there a Tag Team event?

Yes. The $300 Tag Team Ring Event begins Tuesday, September 29 at 6:15 p.m. RunGood lists the cost as $150 per player.

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Is there a Flip & Go?

Yes. The $100 Flip & Go Ring Event offers on-demand qualifying from Monday through Thursday, with Day 2 beginning Friday at 11:15 a.m.

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Is there a bounty event?

Yes. A $300 Black Chip Bounty Ring Event begins Sunday, October 4 at 1:15 p.m.

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Is there a Ladies event?

Yes. The $200 Ladies Ring Event begins Sunday, October 4 at 3:15 p.m.

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Are Main Event satellites available?

Yes. The schedule includes several $140 Main Event Satellites awarding one seat for every five entries, along with $100 on-demand Flip & Go Main Event Satellites.

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Are hotels available nearby?

Yes. Lake Erie Poker Room lists Hampton Inn & Suites Elyria and Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Elyria among the nearby lodging options.

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Is parking available?

Yes. Lake Erie Poker Room advertises ample free parking.

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Where can players find the complete official schedule?

The complete event schedule is available on the official RGPS Golden Expedition Lake Erie page.