Main Event
Day 1b Started
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Canterbury Park
Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Canterbury Park
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
430
Level
33
Blinds
100,000 / 200,000
Ante
30,000
Welcome to Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Canterbury Park
With one flight in the books at Mid-States Poker Tour Canterbury Park, it's time for Day 1b. The first flight drew a hefty 189 entrants, and it wouldn't be a surprise if this one topped 200 runners.
We won't be seeing a few notable players, such as Matt Kirby, Thao Thiem, James Maxey, David Gutfreund, Todd Breyfogle, Judd Greenagel, and Gennady Shimelfarb, as they all bagged on Day 1a up and get the day off today.
The plan for Day 1b is to play out 14 levels, with cards in the air at 4 p.m. as the last satellite winds down and the final few qualifiers trickle to the registration desk. The Allen Kessler-approved structure will be in place with 40-minute levels, 20,000 starting stacks, and breaks every three levels. Everyone will be allowed one reentry in case of an elimination before the end of Level 9, when registration closes.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Fresh Faces and Friday Returnees
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
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20,000 |
Quads for Criego
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Bill Criego bet 2,650 on the end after the board came 
. His opponent called, tossing in 
.
"Flush," the dealer said, turning to Criego as he threw in 
. "Quads."
Quads indeed, and a nice start for Criego.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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27,000
27,000
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27,000 |
Abboud Flats a Boat
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Loki Abboud bet 2,500 from the cutoff on a 
board, and his opponent in early position check-raised to 5,100. Abboud called, and a 
completed the board. The first player slowed down with a check, and Abboud bet 5,000. His opponent called after some thought, and Abboud showed for a full house.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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33,200
13,200
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13,200 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
More Regs
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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Balsiger Sitting In
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Almost hidden in the corner of the room, Jake Balsiger occupies Seat 8 at Table 2. Balsiger gained poker fame with a deep run in the 2012 Main Event, where he ultimately finished third behind Greg Merson and Jesse Sylvia. Balsiger scored some scattered four and five-figure cashes since that $3.8 million score before choosing another one of the world's biggest tournaments to make his presence felt again: the 2014 Aussie Millions. There, he once again finished third, this time for about $568,000.
He'll try to add a Mid-States Poker Tour win to his successes, here at Canterbury.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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20,000 |
Rosheisen's Top Two Good
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Ken Rosheisen got his last 9,500 or so in on a 
flop with 
, top two pair. His opponent needed a king as he had 
, but none showed up on the 
turn or 
river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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24,000 |