Main Event
Day 1b Started
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino
Main Event
Day: 1b
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
371
Level
30
Blinds
50,000 / 100,000
Ante
10,000
Welcome to Day 1b of Mid-States Poker Tour Meskwaki Casino
The Mid-States Poker Tour got a solid turnout with 175 players on Day 1a at the first of three trips to Meskwaki Casino this year. An even bigger showing is expected for Day 1b today, which is scheduled for a 4 p.m. kickoff here in Tama, Iowa.
A total of 36 players managed to survive last night, led by tour regular Rob Wazwaz and his 244,000. Other survivors included Nicholas Aranda (207,000), Steve Vang (189,000), tour pro Matt Kirby (176,000), Kevin Suneson (171,000), Ben Keeline (114,500), Rodger Johnson (106,500), Joe Barnard (78,000), and John Reading (50,500).
Players who missed the Day 1a cut and are expected to take to the felt again today: Josh Reichard, Ben Wiora, Terry Ring, and Jonathan Olson, Steve Belland, Todd "Sharkslayerr" Breyfogle, Dustin Dirksen, Mike Lang, Lance Harris, Mike Ross, Kou Vang, MSPT points leader Mark Hodge, and MSPT team pros Matt Alexander and Nick Pupillo.
As usual, players will begin with 20,000 chips at 50/100 blinds, with each level lasting 40 minutes. Each player is permitted one reentry, usable up to the end of the break after Level 9. Players who bag tonight will combine with Day 1a survivors tomorrow morning, when action will continue until a winner has been determined.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Returnees and New Arrivals
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | -4,000 |
Seitz Takes from Pham Early On
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Steve Pham had bet 2,200 from under the gun on a board of 
, but Jason Seitz raised to 6,200 in the cutoff. Pham tanked for awhile but called, losing to Seitz's 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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29,600 | 9,600 |
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11,100 | -8,900 |
Hanner Among Newly Entered
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 | 20,000 |
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20,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
Shimelfarb Early Leader
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
According to an observer, Gennady Shimelfarb started off red hot, busting one opponent and then making a higher flush to take a hefty portion of another player's stack. He's already up to more than triple the starting stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
65,000 | 45,000 |
Pupillo's Overbets Pay Off
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Nick Pupillo bet 1,000 into a pot of less on a 
flop after two players checked. The small blind called, and the third player folded. The small blind check-called 3,000 on the 
turn and 7,000 on the 
river, and Pupillo showed 
for two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
33,500 | 13,500 |
Update Your Own Chip Count Using the PokerNews MyStack App!
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
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