{"id":11939,"date":"2026-04-21T16:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=11939"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:01:29","slug":"rgps-maryland-poker-arash-asadabadi-wins-73037-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/rgps-maryland-poker-arash-asadabadi-wins-73037-title\/","title":{"rendered":"RGPS Maryland Poker Arash Asadabadi Wins $73,037 Title\uff5cDefeats Chop's Strong Comeback to Win the Main Event Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Arash Arash Asadabadi staged a comeback to win the RGPS Maryland Main Event after refusing to share the prize money, earning $73,037.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

return<\/strong><\/span>RGPS Maryland The main event attracted 307 participants.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

The 2026 RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Passport season returns to Maryland, USA, with the Main Event held at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino. This $1,300 buy-in Main Event attracted [number missing] participants. 307 participants<\/strong>, accumulated $349,980 USD Total Prize Pool<\/strong>\u3002<\/span><\/p>

After three Day 1 starting groups and a fierce Day 2 elimination round, only 40 players advanced to the final day to compete for the ultimate championship in Oxon Hill, Maryland.<\/span><\/p>

Arash Asadabadi refused to share the prize and successfully won the championship.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

The final result of this match was... Arash Asadabadi<\/strong> Successfully reached the summit and won $ $73,037 jackpot<\/strong>He also won his first RGPS championship ring.<\/span><\/p>

In John Major<\/strong> In the one-on-one duel, Asadabadi demonstrated exceptional mental fortitude and resilience, reversing the tide after a long and drawn-out battle to claim the title.<\/span><\/p>

It is worth noting that during the heads-up match, the two discussed splitting the prize (Chop), but Asadabadi chose to refuse.<\/span><\/p>

"I just felt like this championship was mine. I don't know why, but I really believed I would win. Sometimes that's just how it is; you have to believe."<\/p><\/blockquote>

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Key Turning Point: Establishing a Huge Advantage Against a Powerful Enemy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

In a crucial hand before reaching the final table, Asadabadi defeated Nick Rigby, taking down a huge pot and becoming the turning point of the entire match.<\/span><\/p>

He recalled:<\/span><\/p>

"I knew he wasn't likely to fold, so I chose to keep the pressure on him, betting on three consecutive streets, and eventually doubled up."<\/p><\/blockquote>

This hand allowed him to build a huge chip stack, and with 160 big blind chips<\/strong> Their advantage allowed them to enter the final table, laying the foundation for their eventual victory.<\/span><\/p>

Large chip stacks dominate the game and control the tempo.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

After reaching the final table, Asadabadi used his chip and position advantages to continuously pressure his opponent. He stated:<\/span><\/p>

"At that time, I had about 60% to 70% of chips, while most of the other players only had 15 to 20 big blinds left. I knew this was the best time for me to attack."<\/p><\/blockquote>

Through precise judgment and a pressure-based playing style, he successfully compressed his opponent's space, allowing him to completely control the overall rhythm of the game.<\/span><\/p>

Maintain composure despite setbacks<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

However, the match didn't go smoothly. In the three-player stage, Asadabadi's KK was defeated in a three-way all-in, instantly shrinking his potentially widening advantage.<\/span><\/p>

Nevertheless, he was not swayed by this:<\/span><\/p>

"If I had won that hand, I would have had 80% chips, but it doesn't matter, I've had a pretty good run of the game."<\/p><\/blockquote>

This stable mindset became one of the key factors in his eventual comeback.<\/span><\/p>

A stunning comeback after a two-hour grueling one-on-one battle<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

In his one-on-one duel with John Major, Asadabadi was once in a dominant position. 1:2 disadvantage<\/strong>They even faced elimination multiple times.<\/span><\/p>

The heads-up match lasted approximately two hours, with both players trading blows and the situation shifting multiple times. Ultimately, Asadabadi successfully regained the lead and hit a full house in a crucial hand, securing the victory.<\/span><\/p>

He said\uff1a<\/span><\/p>

"I was almost certain he had a straight, but he couldn't possibly fold in that situation. That's cooler."<\/p><\/blockquote>

Final table results overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

The final rankings are as follows:<\/span><\/p>