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[Removed:67] just shoved for 13,300 after an opponent bet about 3,000 on a board of 
. His opponent made the call with 
and was drawing dead, enabling Swetow to get a much-needed double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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30,000
11,000
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11,000 |
Level: 7
Blinds: 400/800
Ante: 100
The fifth season of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) has gotten off to a strong start. Mark Sandness won the first stop at Running Aces, and two weeks ago Shawn Schoreck emerged victorious at the Belle of Baton Rouge. In addition, the MSPT has announced a new and improved structure for upcoming stops.
However, right now the MSPT is at the Majestic Star Casino for the very first time. Prior to the stop we talked to Majestic's poker room manager Darrell Sangster, who was kind enough to answer a few questions.
PokerNews: The MSPT is visiting the Majestic for the first time. What inspired you to bring the MSPT to town?
Sangster: Bryan Mileski reached out to me expressing his desire to run his tournament in this area. We had several meetings and I liked the idea so I scheduled a meeting with my boss, and after Bryan's pitch we were on board.
Are Majestic players excited for the MSPT? Has there been a general excitement in the room?
We have been putting the word out about the MSPT since we signed on with them and have been receiving good feedback on Majestic Star hosting this event. We have had many calls about the event. So there has been a general buzz about this MSPT event.
What sort of things has the Majestic been doing to prepare for the MSPT?
We have put out a radio commercial, link and event schedule on our website, and blasted on our social media networks.
Can you tell us a little about your property and the surrounding area?
We are located in Gary, IN, 20-30 minutes from downtown Chicago. We also have a hotel on property attached to the casino by a catwalk. We have a buffet, a deli and a steakhouse on property.
Can you describe the poker room at the Majestic?
Our poker room as 21 tables. We run $1/$2, $1/$3 and $2/$5 no-limit Texas hold'em games, and also $5/$10 limit Omaha eight-or-better and $1/$5 seven-card stud, in addition to running daily tournaments that range from a $55 dollar buy-in up to a $130 buy-in. We also run promotions consisting of but not limited to "aces cracked," "hot seat," and "big-screen TV giveaways". We also have stud, Omaha, hold'em and tournament bad beat jackpots.
If you had to recommend three things for players to do other than poker while at the Majestic, what would they be?
I would recommend players check out our baccarat room, great slots, or action-packed crap tables.
Where’s the best place to eat at the Majestic, or what’s the best kept secret at the property?
I would say our steakhouse is a best kept secret. Great food and nice ambiance — you can't go wrong.
For more on the MSPT, visit MSPTpoker.com.
The players are filtering out of the room for a 10-minute break.
A player in middle position bet 3,100 after a flop of 
. The button pushed all in for about 7,500 more, and Matt Kirby shoved over the top of that for 34,375. The initial bettor leaned back in his chair, asked for a count, and folded after thinking for a bit.
"Nice hand, sir, you're golden," the button said.
Indeed Kirby was well in front with 
against the button's 
. The 
and 
completed the board to give Kirby a boat, and the player on the button wished the table good luck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,500
50,500
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50,500 |
Kou Vang bet 1,725 into two opponents after a 
flop, and Jerry Gumila raised to 3,700 from the cutoff. Matt Alexander woke up with a cold three-bet to 7,000 on the button, and Vang quickly folded. Gumila shoved, and Alexander got out of his seat as he made the call.
Alexander: 
Gumila: 
Alexander had flopped two pair and was ahead of Gumila's top-top.
"Ace or a queen," Gumila called, but the turn was a . "Ace, queen, or king."
The dealer placed a 
on the board though, and Alexander had his opponent barely covered.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
70,000
50,000
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50,000 |
According to Tom Midena, he opened with 
and called a subsequent three-bet. Both players checked the 
flop, and Midena's opponent bet out on the 
turn. Midena made the call, and he called his opponent's shove on the brick river. Midena's top pair was easily best against the 
his opponent tabled for a missed combo draw.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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52,000
20,250
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20,250 |
John Simon continues to pace the field, and he recently eliminated an opponent after opening for 1,800 in middle position. The small blind called, and Dan Loizzo shoved for 9,675 in the big blind. Simon called, and the small blind ducked out of the way.
Simon: 
Loizzo: 
Simon won the race when the board ran out 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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111,200
69,200
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69,200 |
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Busted |
The following players found themselves eliminated early on:
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted |
Level: 6
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 75
