$1,100 Main Event
Day 2 Completed
2022 MSPT Iowa State Poker Championship
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 2
2022 MSPT Iowa State Poker Championship
Buy-in
$1,110
Prize Pool
$300,000
Entries
979
Level
33
Blinds
200,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Entries
122
Players Left
1
Craig Trost Wins MSPT Iowa State Poker Championship Main Event ($180,145)
Level 33
: Blinds 200,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
After 14 hours of Day 2 play, Craig Trost is the last player standing and well-deserved MSPT Iowa State Poker Main Event Champion.
A total of 979 entrants took their shot at the Main Event here in Riverside, Iowa. Madison, Wisconsin's Trost outlasted the entire field and took home the first-place prize of $180,145 along with the trophy.
This is Trost's first MSPT Main Event title and largest ever live cash according to Hendon Mob. "It just feels fantastic. I've run deep in a few of these and either punted or got unlucky," said Trost. "I just want to thank my supportive and loving wife, my family, my poker friends, and my dog Rita."
MSPT Iowa State Poker Championship Main Event Final Table Results
| *PLACE | PLAYER | PRIZE |
| 1 | Craig Trost | $180,145 |
| 2 | CJ Peake | $110,924 |
| 3 | John Dennehey | $81,444 |
| 4 | Austin Pasker | $61,628 |
| 5 | Angela Jordison | $46,458 |
| 6 | Ramon Ziadeh | $35,081 |
| 7 | Mike Estes | $27,496 |
| 8 | Russell Regan | $21,807 |
| 9 | Gabe Neighbors | $17,066 |
Memorable Hands on the Path to Victory
Trost accumulated a large stack midway through Day 2 when he held a premium against the aggressive tournament chip leader, Dan Bekavac. Shortly after that, he picked up aces against Dan Swailes' semi-bluff and held to vault into the chip lead.
Once at the final table, he battled fearlessly against the skillful and intimidating presence on the felt of CJ Peake. A tournament-changing hand was when he made a big hero call with bottom pair to take command of heads-up play. "I guess I’m glad he didn’t see when I was on the WSOP Main Event feature table," said Trost, who was recently featured on PokerGO broadcasts. "I don't like to fold."
Peake's well-deserved deep run also propels him into second place on the MSPT player of the year race.
Congratulations to Craig Trost for the impressive victory and first MSPT Main Event title here at the Iowa State Poker Championship!
That does it for the coverage here from PokerNews, thanks for following along, and be sure to tune in for upcoming events in the near future.
CJ Peake Eliminated in 2nd Place ($110,924)
Level 33
: Blinds 200,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Action began on the turn with a board of 
. Craig Trost bet 500,000 from the button and CJ Peake made the call with about 2,400,000 behind.
The river fell the 
and Peake checked it over to Trost. After about 15 seconds, Trost announced, "All in."
Peake thought for about a minute before putting his chips in the middle.
Trost showed 
for the turned straight while Peake showed 
for two pair.
Congratulations to CJ Peake for a deep run and a second place finish.
A full recap of the day's action will be posted shortly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
24,475,000 | 4,700,000 |
|
Busted |
Peake Makes a Straight to Get Some Back
Level 33
: Blinds 200,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
CJ Peake limped the button and Craig Trost checked his option.
The board showed up 
and both players checked.
On the turn, Trost led for 600,000 and Peake made the call in position.
The river fell the , Trost slowed down with a check. Peake bet 1,700,000. Trost made the call.
Peake showed 
for the rivered straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19,775,000 | -2,100,000 |
|
|
4,700,000 | 2,100,000 |
Level: 33
Blinds: 200,000/300,000
Ante: 300,000
Trost Takes Another, Peake Left Low
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Action picked up on the flop with about 2,000,000 in the pot. CJ Peake was out of position and bet 1,400,000, Craig Trost made the call.
The turn came the 
, completing the flush draw. Peake took his time and assembled a bet of 4,000,000, leaving just under 3,000,000 behind. After about 30 seconds, Trost moved all in for the rest of it.
Peake let his cards go and left himself with just under ten big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
21,875,000 | 7,900,000 |
|
|
2,600,000 | -7,900,000 |
Trost Checks to the River Then Calls
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
CJ Peake limped the button and Craig Trost checked his option.
Both players checked the 
flop as well as the 
turn.
Trost checked the 
on the river as well and Peake went for a bet of 400,000. Trost called quickly and Peake mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
13,975,000 | 500,000 |
|
|
10,500,000 | -500,000 |
Varying Bet Sizes in Heads-Up Play
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
CJ Peake opened to 1,000,000 on the button, the first 4x sizing used. Craig Trost made the call.
The flop was 
and both players checked. They also checked the turn.
On the 
river that put four hearts on the board, Trost bet out 3,000,000. Peake gave it some thought, but eventually he decided to lay it down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
13,475,000 | 1,325,000 |
|
|
11,000,000 | -1,350,000 |
Peake Makes a Full House
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
CJ Peake raised to 650,000 on the button and Craig Trost made the call.
The flop came out 
. Peake continued for 1,000,000 and Trost again called.
The turn was the , Trost checked, and Peake quickly checked behind.
On the 
river, Trost bet 800,000 and Peake called immediately.
Trost showed 
but Peake had the 
for flopped top pair that made a full house on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
12,350,000 | 1,100,000 |
|
|
12,150,000 | -1,100,000 |
Level: 32
Blinds: 150,000/250,000
Ante: 250,000