“Patience was key throughout the day,” the newly-crowned champion remarked.
Now, just over a year later, Azam returned to claim the gold with his first RGPS title for $52,820. Just over a year ago, Rafi Azam found himself close to a RGPS title when he final tabled the $575 RunGood Poker Series Main Event at Jamul Casino, finishing in third place while Noel Eicher took down the event. Day 2 saw 67 players from a 533-entry field return with their eyes on the prize, each one falling by the wayside as the day marched on, each one taking a piece of the massive $277,160 prize pool as they left. The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Checkpoint $600 Main Event at Jamul Casino in San Diego, California wrapped up Sunday night.
