RunGood Poker Drops Poker Tournament in Tunica, Mississippi

RunGood Poker announced that it canceled its event planned for Horseshoe Tunica in Robinsonville, Mississippi. Although the event is canceled, RG Poker revealed that it plans to launch another event in Coconut Creek, Florida in August.

Tunica RG Poker Tournament Canceled

Although poker rooms in Las Vegas returned to poker tournaments with full force, this may not be the case for Mississippi. RunGood Poker announced on Monday the cancellation of its 2021 planned event at Horseshoe Tunica in Robinsonville, Mississippi. In a statement, the operator explained that the cancelation was the result of a staff shortage for the event.

The RG Poker Series event was planned to start on July 6 and run through July 11. However, considering that there was insufficient staff to “produce a Best Mid-Major experience for players and fans of the tour,” RunGood Poker decided to cancel the event instead of changing the location or rescheduling it.

Poker Fans in Florida to Enjoy a Brand New Event in August

Besides the canceled Tunica event, RG Poker announced a new tournament that will take place in August. The first-ever RG Poker Series at Coco Poker will start on August 23, and will run through August 29. The location of the tournament will be Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, located near the city of Coconut Creek, Florida. What is known so far is that there will be multiple events a part of the tournament. With that in mind, further details, as well as event structure, are yet to be revealed.

Canceling Tunica’s Event Was Unfortunate

Addressing the Tunica event cancellation, RG Poker CEO, Tana Karn, said that it was unfortunate to cancel the event. Furthermore, he acknowledged that Tunica was one of the biggest RG Poker stops of the year. Karn revealed that the company has many friends in the face of players and employees at Horseshoe Tunica. Additionally, he did not miss saying that, for years, RG Poker has built many pleasant memories inside the poker room.

“It was an unfortunate day to get the call that the RunGood Poker Series at Horseshoe Tunica was being canceled.”

Tana Karn, CEO, RG Poker

According to Karn, one of the reasons for the cancelation was the “new hurdles” which were the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. He thanked all poker fans that tried reaching him to help “brainstorm solutions or book another venue for the dates.” In conclusion, Karn said that RG Poker wants to see the Southern players soon and hopes that they will be patient until a solution is found and the tournament returns.