RGPS Mississippi Poker Championship Runs Sept. 15–20 at Horseshoe Tunica

RGPS Mississippi Poker Championship at Horseshoe Tunica with poker chips, cards, and a Mississippi trophy.

By the Sandra Gaweda. Published Sept. 2, 2026. 3 min read.

The RunGood Poker Series brings its Mississippi Poker Championship to Horseshoe Casino Tunica from Sept. 15–20, 2026.
Nine trophy events run over six days, with more than $100,000 in guaranteed prize pools.
The $400 Mississippi State No-Limit Hold’em Championship headlines the schedule with $50,000 guaranteed across four Day 1 flights.

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is heading back to Tunica, Mississippi. Its Mississippi Poker Championship runs at Horseshoe Casino from Sept. 15–20. 15–20, 2026. The stop packs nine trophy events into six days and offers more than $100,000 in guaranteed prize pools, according to PokerNews. The $400 Mississippi State No-Limit Hold’em Championship is the headline event. It carries a $50,000 guarantee across four Day 1 flights, with the champion crowned on Sept. 20. For live players across the Mid-South, it is one of the more affordable tournament stops on the fall calendar.

What’s on the RGPS Tunica Schedule

The series opens Sept. 15 with two shots at a trophy on day one. Players aged 50 and older can enter the $250 Seniors Championship. The evening brings the $150 Tag Team No-Limit Hold’em Championship, which carries a $5,000 guarantee.

From there the schedule rotates through different formats. A $250 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship and a $150 Big Bounty Championship run Sept. 16. The next day adds a $250 Monster Stack Championship and a $250 6-Max event on Sept. 17.

A $250 Ladies Championship with $5,000 guaranteed plays on Sept. 19, with a $65 satellite scheduled the day before. The series also includes $65–$95 satellites into the PLO, Monster Stack, and Mississippi State championships, giving players lower-cost routes into several trophy events, as our guide to qualifying for major tournaments explains.

The series closes Sept. 20 with a $250 Turbo No-Limit Hold’em Championship worth $10,000 guaranteed.

The Mississippi State Championship Headlines the Series

The centerpiece is the $400 Mississippi State No-Limit Hold’em Championship. It offers four Day 1 flights and a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool, giving players several chances to build a stack and reach Day 2. Flights A and B begin at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sept. 18, followed by Flights C and D at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sept. 19. Day 2 plays out at noon on Sept. 20 at the Horseshoe.

PokerNews plans full live reporting coverage of that event, including daily recaps and hand-by-hand updates until a champion is crowned, per its series announcement. Multiple flights and a low $400 buy-in make it a realistic target for recreational players, not just full-time grinders.

Is Live Poker Legal in Mississippi?

Yes. Live poker is legal in Mississippi inside state-licensed casinos, which is why a venue like Horseshoe Tunica can host a full tournament series. Online poker is a separate question. It is not regulated in Mississippi, and the state has not licensed any real-money online poker sites, as our Mississippi poker guide covers in detail.

That gap is worth understanding. A licensed live series like this one is the most straightforward legal way to play tournament poker in the state. If you want to find a room before or after the RGPS stop, our live poker room finder lists venues by location.

What the RGPS Tunica Stop Means for Players

For players within driving distance of Tunica, this series is easy to justify. Buy-ins range from $65 to $400, with formats to suit different playing styles. The guarantees also give smaller fields real value. You do not need a large bankroll to take a shot at a trophy here.

If you are planning the trip, check the flight times for the Mississippi State Championship. Give yourself a backup Day 1 in case of an early bust-out. Tunica remains one of the South’s most established poker destinations. RGPS gives recreational players a straightforward reason to make the drive.

Sandra is a content writer and editor specializing in online poker and iGaming. She covers poker sites, game formats, industry news, and US online poker laws for Legal US Poker Sites.