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RunGood Poker Series crowns Atlantis winner

Local player takes home $39,655 grand prize

Reno, NV – After six days of exciting all-in action, the Run Good Poker Series at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa wrapped up Sunday with a local player claiming the grand prize. Sparks resident Stacey Berger outlasted Christian Vinluan of San Mateo, California on the final table to win $39,655 in a main event that drew a field of 359 players and a prize pool of $186,680. 44 players entered the final day with a chance to win RunGood’s first-ever tour stop in Reno.

In total, 10 event winners took home cash prizes and RunGood Poker Series rings:

• $200 Seniors No-Limit Hold’em: Lee Borrall - $5,233
• $300 Omaha 8: Jesse Ross - $2,300
• $200 Ambassador Bounty: Ivan Zarate - $4,782
• $250 DeepStack No-Limit Hold’em: Joseph Mussat - $10,213
• $200 One Day No-Limit Hold’em: Lian Lu - $4,410
• $250 Double Green Chip Bounty: Harley Brooks - $2,945
• $300 Pot Limit Omaha: Pete Dirksen - $4,580
• $600 Main Event: Stacey Berger - $39,655
• $400 Black Chip Bounty: Austin Roberts - $5,355
• $200 Closer No-Limit Hold’em: Lian Liu - $2,905

About Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Owned and operated by Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NYSE: MCRI), Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is consistently ranked the #1 Reno resort on TripAdvisor, is a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, and is recommended by Forbes Travel Guide. Nestled at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Atlantis is conveniently close to Lake Tahoe, breathtaking hiking trails, world-class skiing, and a host of premier golf courses. Atlantis is recognized for its luxurious accommodations, eight award-winning restaurants, captivating bars and lounges, a Forbes Four-Star spa, and casino-wide action.  For more information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com.