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Level: 2
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 0
2025 RPT Montana State Poker Championship
$635 Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info
2025 RPT Montana State Poker Championship
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1a
Buy-in
$635
Total Entries
283
Level
27
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
200,000
Entries
117
Players Left
18
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Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 0 ante
Action went three-ways to a flop of 2♣K♣2♥ in a hand between Chad Bales in the hijack, Charles Philp on the button, and the player in the big blind.
With about 3,000 in the middle, it checked around to the 7♦ turn and the big blind checked. Bales fired out a bet of 700, resulting in folds from both of his opponents and the pot was pushed his way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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70,000
10,000
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10,000 |
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50,000
10,000
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10,000 |
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 0 ante
Action went three-ways to the river on a board that read Q♦7♣3♣J♥3♦.
With about 5,400 in the middle, Chance Howell, Brian Metzger, and Jeff Heiberg all checked it down.
Metzger turned over K♠J♠ for two pair, jacks and treys to scoop an early pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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65,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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58,000
2,000
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2,000 |
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58,000
2,000
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2,000 |
Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 0 ante
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Level 1
: Blinds 100/200, 0 ante
Cards are in the air in the Montana State Poker Championship.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 0
The Roughrider Poker Tour returns to beautiful Billings, Montana for the ninth edition of the Montana State Poker Championship from April 4-6. Hosted by the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, the event features a $635 buy-in with an estimated $200,000 prize pool.
Flight A begins today at 2:00 p.m. local time and Flight B will commence on Saturday, April 5, also at 2:00 p.m. Players who advance from each flight will combine and return for the Championship Day on Sunday, April 6, where a winner will be awarded the top prize as well as a custom RPT bracelet.
Last year's installment of the event attracted 348 entrants, breaking the record for the largest tournament in Montana state history, with a massive $182,700 prize pool. It was WSOP bracelet winner Chad Himmelspach who conquered the field, taking home a hefty payday of $40,000.
2024 Montana State Poker Championship Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad Himmelspach | Henderson, NV | $40,000 |
| 2 | Weston Wells | Bismarck, ND | $25,000 |
| 3 | John Schroer | Casper, WY | $18,100 |
| 4 | Michael Baker (MT) | Malta, MT | $13,340 |
| 5 | Kevin Chartier | Boseman, MT | $10,050 |
| 6 | Ryan Roeder | Missoula, MT | $7,700 |
| 7 | Rick Lehman | Billings, MT | $6,035 |
| 8 | Chance Howell | Great Falls, MT | $4,750 |
| 9 | Arlie Brandvold | Carrington, ND | $3,500 |
Players will begin each starting flight with 60,000 in chips and blinds will begin at 100/200 with a 200 big blind ante. Blinds will increase every 40 minutes, with late registration and re-entries permitted through level 12. A 20-minute break will occur at the end of every three levels and a 60-minute dinner break will take place at the conclusion of level 6 at around 6:20 p.m.
Play for Day 1 flights will conclude after the completion of level 15 or once 12.5% of the field remains, whichever happens first. Players are limited to a total of three buy-ins and those who qualify for the finals on Sunday with two stacks will receive a $2,000 double bag bonus. Only the highest qualifying stack will be permitted to continue to the Championship Day.
Event Schedule
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| First Super Satellite | April 4 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Flight A | April 4 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Second Super Satellite | April 5 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Flight B | April 5 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Championship Day | April 6 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Second Chance Tournament | April 6 | 12:00 p.m. |
The Second Chance Tournament will feature a $250 buy-in and will be open to anyone.
Be sure to follow PokerNews all weekend long for coverage and updates of the RPT Montana State Poker Championship.
$635 Main Event
Day 1a Started
