Main Event
Day 1a Started
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Running Aces
Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Running Aces
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
354
Level
27
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000
Welcome to Day 1a of Mid-States Poker Tour Running Aces
The Mid-States Poker Tour returns to Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus, Minn. today for another event in its home state, a far trek from the opening event of the year at bestbet Jacksonville. The tour opened Season 6 with a strong showing, drawing more than 400 runners for its first foray into Florida, and another solid field is expected here at Running Aces.
Last time the MSPT came to town was September of 2014, and Ken Pates defeated a field of 338 to take down a first-place prize of $87,698. Pates was making his second final table appearance of the season, and he topped a final table that featured a strong local presence, typical of events for the Minnesota-born tour.
Play kicks of at 4 p.m. local time, and Allen Kessler's "Chainsaw Approved" structure will be in use once again. Each player will start with 20,000 in chips, with blinds beginning at 50/100 and progressing every 40 minutes. Breaks occur every three levels, and each player is allotted one reentry here on Day 1a, as well as two more bullets on Day 1b if he or she so desires. Stay tuned as Day 1a progresses and all of the live updates are posted here on PokerNews.
Level: 1
Blinds: 50/100
Ante: 0
Familiar Faces
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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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 |
Fisher's Call Wins
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Todd Fisher's opponent in middle position fired 9,000 on the end after the community came 
.
"Can you beat kings, sir?" Fisher asked.
After another minute or so, Fisher made the call.
"Do you have kings?" the player asked.
"No, but I have a queen," Fisher said, showing 
.
"Nice call."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
33,500 | 13,500 |
More Regulars
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
|
20,000 |
Vang Loses a Chunk
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Kou Vang bet 725 in a multi-way pot from middle position after three players checked to him on an 
flop. Both blinds folded, and the under-the-gun player called. Both Vang and his opponent checked the 
turn, and a 
two-paired the board. Vang called a bet of 2,500 on the end, and he mucked when shown 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
16,775 | -3,225 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 75/150
Ante: 0
More Recognizables
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
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20,000 | |
|
15,375 |
"DQ" Disqualifies One
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
"DQ" Dan Hendrickson check-raised to 8,000 from the hijack after a cutoff opponent bet 2,600 on a 
board. The cutoff called, and the river brought a 
. Hendrickson fired another 8,000, and his opponent shoved all in for just a bit more after a couple of minutes of thought. Hendrickson called, and the cutoff turned over 
for a flush. Hendrickson had a superior flush with 
and collected the early knockout.
Jeremy Dresch and Aaron johnson bought into the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,000 | 40,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |
|
20,000 | 20,000 |