Aaron Johnson bet 5,900 on the river from under the gun on a board of , and Muneer Ahmed was thinking it over on the button. Eventually, he flipped in a call, and Johnson tabled for a set. Ahmed showed for top pair and a missed flush draw.
Ahmed took down a Mid-States Poker Tour event at Meskwaki way back in 2012 for a score of $89,184.
Three players saw a flop for 1,500 apiece, and action checked to the hijack, who bet 2,800. Ben Marsh called in the small blind, and Sam De Silva jammed for just 5,275 in the big blind. The hijack shoved, and Marsh quickly did so as well.
Marsh:
De Silva:
Hijack:
The set held up as the turn brought a and the river a .
The Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic is set to kick off in just two weeks. This year’s event, which runs October 4-20, features more than 30 different tournaments, including five two-day events, and an estimated total prize pool of over $2 million.
“The Fall Poker Classic is the region’s premier poker event,” said Michael Hochman, Sr. Director of Card Casino Operations at Canterbury Park. “We’re excited to welcome players from around the country and the world to Canterbury Park and have them experience first-hand our reputation of great service and a professionally run poker event.”
A few event highlights include a $230 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em Event, a $340 H.O.R.S.E. event and, of course, the $1,100 Main Event. Additionally, this year’s "King of the Classic" for both daytime and evening events will win an Ante Up cruise package with a balcony room.
Of course, if you’re looking to build your bankroll for the FPC, don’t miss this year’s $100,000 Guaranteed Ultimate Overlay tournament. You can take your shot at the $100,000 prize pool for just $130. The tournament is limited to 850 people, so get your seat now. Action kicks off with four separate Day 1s running nightly at 6:30 p.m. local time from September 27 to October 1. Day 2 returns at noon on October 2.
With the Ultimate Overlay and the Fall Poker Classic just weeks away, the action at Canterbury Park is about to heat up.
Canterbury Park is located just 25 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Players must be 18 to play at Canterbury Park.