Ryan Tepen Wins 2015 RunGood Cup Championship

Ryan Tepen has won the 2015 RunGood Cup Championship, after besting a field of 403 players over two days to claim the title, and collect the tournament’s $54,687 first place prize. Following his impressive performance, Tepen later posted a photo of himself with the huge winner’s trophy, and the caption:
“I love trophies you can use around the house. #RunGoodCup #TeamRunGood #TeamCocktails”
Ryan Tepen cashed in his first live tournament back in 2008, and after his recent victory now boasts $747,311 in earnings, to go with the $274,618 he has won online playing under the screen name Tepen69. Tepen’s latest victory also caps off his best year to date, having amassed $275,707 in winnings from 30 tournament cashes throughout 2015.
The $675 RunGood Cup Championship was held at Harrah’s New Orleans in Louisiana, and amongst the better known players finishing in a money spot was Jeff Bryan (44th), Rodney Spriggs (37th), Ray Henson (36th), Will Berry (30th), and Corey Harrison (19th).
On Day 2 of the competition, Tepen entered the final table as the chip leader, and after making a set of eights sent Mike Henrich (A-A) to the rail in 6th ($9,154), before getting lucky once again when his K-Q saw off Patrick Eskandar (A-J) in 5th for $11,769. Next, Tepen eliminated Chris Savage in 4th ($15,573), while three-handed play saw Chris Torres (K-Q) exit the tournament after moving all-in on a K-J-J-x board, only to be called by Tepen holding J-4.
Finally, Ryan Tepen faced Tim Woodson heads-up for the title, but his 8 to 1 chip lead proved too commanding for Woodson who was dealt with in quick time and subsequently had to be satisfied with a runner-up finish worth $33,763, while Ryan Tepen was crowned the champion.
Final Table Results:
1 Ryan Tepen $54,687
2 Tim Woodson $33,763
3 Chris Torres $22,469
4 Chris Savage $15,573
5 Patrick Eskandar $11,769
6 Mike Henrich $9,154
7 Mike Horchoff $7,608
8 George Haik $6,300
9 Randolph Reese $5,326