2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Main Event
Day: 1b
1a1b2
Event Info
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells
Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$98,907
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Total Entries
379
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000
Players Left 1 / 379
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Level 4 : 100/200, 25 ante

Garrett at Starting Stack Again

Level 4 : 100/200, 25 ante

Ernest Garrett might have been regretting his decision to sacrifice his Day 1a stack when he was sitting with around 10,000 before this hand.

The board read {5-Hearts}{7-Clubs}{6-Hearts} and two players checked to Garrett, he bet 550. Two players called. The turn was the {6-Clubs} and the action checked to Garrett again. This time he made it 900 to go, both players called.

As the dealer was putting out the river card, Garrett said, "heart!"

The dealer did indeed put out a hearth, the {j-Hearts} to be exact.

"Yes, got there!" said Garrett.

The first player checked to Garrett who threw out a 5,000 chip. The next player folded. The player who opened with a check thought for a moment before calling.

Garrett showed pocket fives {5-Spades}{5-Diamonds} for a full house. He did indeed get there, just on the turn and not the river. Perhaps his enthusiasm drew a call, either way he is now back to starting stack.

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Level 4 : 100/200, 25 ante

MSPT Player of the Year Leader Mark Hodge is on his third bullet. After busting late in the evening last night, he made quick work of bullett number two and is looking to make a deep run on his final bullet of this MSPT.

Mark Kroon was down to 3,500 chips not too long ago and has worked it back up to almost 30,000.

Robert Edelstein has also reentered.

Tags: Mark HodgeMark KroonRobert Edelstein

Level: 4

Blinds: 100/200

Ante: 25

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Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

Players are now on a ten-minute break.

PokerNews Podcast Episode #344: Pennsylvania Moves One Big Step Closer To Online Poker

Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

Rich Ryan and Donnie Peters discussed the big winners from the 2015 WSOP Main Event on last week's podcast, but neglected to mention the biggest winner, the U.S. Government. They break down some of the massive tax payments the IRS will receive from the November Niners, and discuss the online gaming bill moving swiftly through the Pennsylvania State Legislature.

Don't forget, you can call the show and leave a voicemail at 774-77-PNPOD.

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Tags: Donnie PetersPokerNews PodcastRich Ryan

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Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

Matheson Gets There, Seems Unhappy

Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

Joe Matheson just added some chips to his stack. He bet 1,500 on a {9-Clubs}{6-Spades}{4-Spades} and one player called.

The turn was the {4-Clubs} and Matheson was the first to act. He bet 3,000 and his opponent called. When the {5-Spades} hit the river, Matheson seemed a little distraught. He hesitated for a moment and then checked. His opponent took a few seconds and eventually checked as well.

Matheson turned over {8-Spades}{9-Spades} for a flush and his opponent mucked.

Tags: Joe Matheson

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Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante

MSPT Pro Matt Kirby Tries Again

Level 3 : 100/200, 0 ante
MSPT Pro Matt Kirby
MSPT Pro Matt Kirby

MSPT Pro Matt Kirby joins fellow MSPT Pros Matt Alexander and Blake Bohn in Day 1b. All three players failed to qualify for Day 2 yesterday.

A possibly interesting side note: Bohn is sitting in the exact same seat as he did yesterday. Hopefully today yields better results for all three players.