Main Event
Day 1c Started
2014 Mid-States Poker Tour FireKeepers Casino
Main Event
Day: 1c
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2014 Mid-States Poker Tour FireKeepers Casino
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$517,000
Entries
517
Level
30
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000
Third and Final Day 1
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Welcome to the Mid-States Poker Tour main event at FireKeepers casino in Battle Creek, MI. This is the last of three “day ones” and the popular tour stop will add considerably to the 302 entries from the first two day ones.
The second stop of the year at FireKeepers, Jason Zarlenga emerged victorious in May, besting over 400 entries to take home over $100,000. Zarlenga is the all-time money winner on tour and currently sits in third place in the race for Player Of the Year. Zarlenga punched his ticket to Day 2 with his play on Day 1a, as did Adam Friedman.
The $1,100 buy-in tournament is already well past its $200,000 guarantee and allows for one re-entry before the end of level nine. Cards are scheduled to be in the air at noon local time. The plan is to play 14 40-minute levels for Day 1c. On Sunday, all surviving players will combine under one roof to play down to a winner.
PokerNews will be on site to provide live coverage. Stay tuned as we see who can wade their way through the large field and on to Day 2.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante:
Early Day 1c Entrants
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
A few notable entrants on Day 1, including "Wild" Bill Romer, who won his seat in a Friday evening qualifier.
"Wild" Bill Romer has just arrived here in Michigan for @msptpoker @FireKeepers - there's no longer a glitch in the matrixFollow @BryanMileski
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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|
20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
Guagenti Takes One With a Check-Raise
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
After a flop of 
, Nick Guagenti check-called a bet of 425. The 
came on the turn and Guagenti check-raised a 925 bet to 2,800. His opponent released his hand and Guagenti took the early pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
21,000 | 1,000 |
Stone Throws His Weight Around
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
We picked up the five-way action after a 
flop and Nick Stone led out for 650. Ron Kruk made the call and Jake Baumgartner raised to 2,250. Action folded back to Stone who three-bet to 8,150. Kruk folded, as did Baumgartner after some brief thought.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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25,700 | 25,700 |
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19,000 | 19,000 |
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|
14,400 | -5,600 |
Klingshirn Wheels Way to a Big One
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
The under-the-gun player raised to 250 and the player behind called. From middle position an opponent reraised to 1,400 and received a call from Jeff Klingshirn in late position and the original raiser. The flop was 
and the under-the-gun player checked. The three bettor continued for 2,300 and Klingshirn made the call.
The turn was the 
and the action was checked to Klingshirn who moved all in for 15,600. His opponent thought for a moment and then slid his chips forward for the call. Klingshirn tabled 
for the wheel and had his opponent's 
drawing dead. The meaningless 
fell on the river and Klingshirn dragged the big pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
40,500 | 40,500 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante:
Kessler Wakes Up Early
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Allen Kessler has found his way into the field, considerably earlier than Day 1b, when there was some confusion about the starting time.
There's no confusion for Allen about the MSPT structure, however, as his seal of approval is stamped on the structure for the MSPT Main Events.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
Entries Keep Flowing In
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
The tournament continues to welcome players and now has over 450 entries across the three days. There is still plenty of time left for players to make their way here, so stay tuned as the prize pool approaches the magic half-million mark.