Main Event
Day 1b Started
2014 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2014 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$381,000
Entries
383
Level
31
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
20,000
Welcome to Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming
The dealers are in their seats and the cards are ready for a 4 p.m. start here at Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming. With the hefty turnout of 148 players in yesterday's Day 1a,, a very large field is expected today, with the possibility of all 18 tables being full.
Aaron Johnson finished with 233,500 in chips yesterday, and today's players will be shooting for an even higher total as they play through 14 scheduled levels. It's the second day of the new Allen Kessler-designed structure, which calls for blinds to begin at 50/100 and 40 minute levels with breaks given every three levels. Players will begin with 20,000 in chips, and they're allowed one reentry should they bust out.
We expect to see some notable players like Matt Kirby, Blake Bohn, Lance Harris, Eddie Blumenthal, Larry Ormson, Patrick Steele, and the last MSPT Ho-Chunk champion, Josh Reichard, as those players entered yesterday but failed to last to the end of the night. Stay tuned to PokerNews as we bring you news of these players and many more.
"Let 'Em Fly"
The button will be in Seat 1, and the tournament director ordered the dealers to "let 'em fly."
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante:
Some Notables
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
200,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
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20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
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20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
|
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20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
Early One for Wazwaz
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
We found Rob Wazwaz firing 675 when checked to on the end with the board reading 
. His opponent made the call, and Wazwaz showed 
for two pair on the dangerous board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
21,500
1,500
|
1,500 |
|
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Full House
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
All 18 tables in the tournament area are now being used. Some more recognizable players have signed up, including Christian Pham, who is coming off of a World Series of Poker Circuit win in February where he banked over $200,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
|
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|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante:
Ring Running Into Monsters
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
We found Terry Ring, under the gun, contemplating a bet of 2,500 on a board of 
from an opponent in the big blind.
"I don't think you have another set," Ring said. "And I don't think you have the four-five."
Apparently, he had himself convinced because he made the call, and a 
finished out the board. The big blind fired 3,500 this time.
"I guess you caught your ace," Ring said, folding 
face up.
The big blind showed that Ring's initial read was off: he tabled 
for top set on the flop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,000
14,000
|
14,000 |
Loehr Fires Two Streets
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
We found Eric Loehr betting 1,600 on an 
flop against an under-the-gun opponent who had checked. The players called, and a came on the turn. The under-the-gun player check-called 2,600 this time, and both players checked the 
river.
Loehr's 
was good against the 
of his opponent.
Also, Lance Harris and Matt Kirby are in the field.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
28,000
28,000
|
28,000 |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000
20,000
|
20,000 |