Main Event Day 1b | 2014 Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino

Level: 1

Blinds: 50/100

Ante:

11-08-2014 16:32 UTC-5

Welcome to Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino

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Matt Kirby is among those we expect to see on Day 1b.

The stage is set as the final qualifier finishes up for Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino. One of the most consistent stops on the tour and the only one to get three tournaments this season, the turnout is once again solid at the very least, with a record Day 1a for the stop at this site turning out for yesterday's Day 1a.

David Gutfreund bagged up the lead with 238,500, so players in today's flight will be looking to top that. Among those who failed to advance yesterday and will most likely be playing today: Aaron Johnson, Dustin Dirksen, Josh Reichard, Brandon Meyers, former MSPT Meskwaki champ Jonathan Olson, Will Givens, Phil Mader, tour pro Matt Kirby, and feared professional Blair Hinkle. We also heard that Allen "Chainsaw" Kessler has made his way to Tama, Ia., to try his luck on Day 1b.

The Kessler-approved structure will once again be in use, featuring a 20,000 starting stack and blinds beginning at 50/100. Levels go up every 40 minutes from there, and players will be allowed to reenter once on each of two starting days. Entries will end after Level 9.

Live updates will begin with the start of the tournament at 4 p.m., so don't go far.

Main Event

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