Caesars New Orleans is the Spot for the Next RGPS Grand Prix Series

Summary

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix lands at Caesars New Orleans from 25 September to 5 October. The festival features 17 ring events, headlined by an $800 Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee beginning 3 October. The series opens with a $400 Series Kickoff (at least $100,000 guaranteed) and includes bounties, seniors and ladies events, Tag Team, Pot-Limit Omaha and other staple RGPS tournaments. PokerNews will be live reporting the Main Event.

Key Points

Event dates: 25 Sept – 5 Oct 2025 at Caesars New Orleans (formerly Harrah’s).
17 ring events on the schedule, covering NLH, PLO, bounty formats, Tag Team and more.
Highlight events: $400 Series Kickoff (min. $100k GTD) and $800 RGPS Main Event ($200k GTD).
Multiple Day 1 flights for kickoff and Main Event (Main Event Days 1a–1c, final on 5 Oct).
Player perks: hotel discount at Caesars New Orleans with code “S09RGP5” when booking online.
PokerNews will provide live reporting from the Main Event until a champion is crowned.

Why should I read this?

Planning to play live this autumn? This is the short version: tasty guarantees, lots of flight options, and a full festival vibe in New Orleans. If you want the dates, the big buy-ins and the hotel code without scrolling the full schedule, you’re welcome — we did the legwork.

Context and Relevance

RGPS events are popular regional festival stops that attract recreational and semi‑pro players looking for solid guarantees without the scale (or price) of the biggest tours. Caesars New Orleans is a convenient Gulf Coast stop that pairs a robust tournament roster with tourist appeal — food, nightlife and accessible flights. For players tracking series schedules or planning a short poker trip, this series offers multiple low‑to‑mid buy-in options plus a sizable $200k Main Event guarantee that could draw strong fields.