RGPS Debuts in Aruba for Caribbean Poker Series 2026

Jonathan Rodriguez

Written by: Jonathan Rodriguez

Published: Fri Sep 04, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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RGPS Debuts in Aruba for Caribbean Poker Series 2026

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The award-winning RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is taking its popular "Golden Expedition" tour internationally. 

The tour is making a historic debut on the white-sand shores of Palm Beach, Aruba. From September 17 to September 23, 2026, RGPS partners with The Caribbean Poker Series (TCPS). Together, they bring three signature ring events to the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino. 

These events carry $175,000 in combined guarantees. Furthermore, the series anchors a massive $750,000 festival schedule.

Three RGPS Ring Events Headline the Tropical Getaway

Players can dive right into the action on opening day with affordable $400 buy-ins across all three ring events.

  • Welcome to Aruba NLH Ring Event: The action starts on September 17 with a single-day event offering a $25,000 guarantee.
  • RunGood in Aruba Ring Event: The centerpiece $100,000 GTD tournament features four starting flights from September 17 to September 19. Surviving players will then return for Day 2 on September 20. PokerNews will provide live on-the-ground reporting throughout this main event.
  • TCPS Island Ring Event: Presented by RunGood, this final ring event delivers a $50,000 guarantee across three flights from September 21 to September 22. Day 2 crowns a champion on September 23.

Action Extends Beyond the Rings

Although the RGPS portion wraps up on September 23, the full festival continues through September 27. Players can transition from live tables or practice sessions on US online poker sites to compete in mixed discipline tournaments. 

The remaining calendar features Pot-Limit Omaha, Seniors, Tag Team, Ladies, and Turbo events. Eventually, the festival builds to a $1,700 TCPS Main Event with a huge $400,000 guarantee.

Additionally, grinders can earn early entry via $200 Deepstack and $100 Cash Survivor qualifiers. These satellites offer accessible pathways into the headline Main Event.

Planning Your Island Trip

RGPS recommends a travel window of September 16 through September 24 for those focusing on the ring schedule. Players can stay directly at the host Hilton Aruba for $390 per night. 

Alternatively, budget-conscious travelers can select the nearby Wyndham Aruba for $251 per night. The Wyndham is just a quick six-minute walk from the tournament room.

Following previous successful collaborations like the Japan Open Poker Tour, RGPS continues to expand its global reach.

Jonathan Rodriguez
Jonathan Rodriguez

Jonathan is an avid basketball fan, and is often looking forward to the next upcoming NBA season when not checking players' stats during games. He also likes to keep his ears on the ground for the latest rumblings in the online casino industry.

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