Level: 4
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
2019 MSPT Meskwaki Casino
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1a
Feiz Forces Out Opponents
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
Four players went to a flop that came 
. One player bet 1,000 and was called by two of his opponents, including Hamid Feiz, while the fourth hand contestant folded.
The turn was the 
, all three players checked The river came the 
. Feiz decided to lead out with a bet of 3,200 which got quick folds from his opponents and allowed him to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
28,000
28,000
|
28,000 |
Massey Regains Some
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
Well known Chicago based grinder Aaron Massey was spotted at the tables involved in a hand with a stack that was just below starting.
He went to the flop with two opponents as it came 
. Massey bet 1,400 and was called by one player. Action went check-check on both the 
turn and the 
river and Massey turned over the 
for the winning two pair hand to gain a little momentum.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,000
-2,000
|
-2,000 |
Johnson and Marsh Put the Screws to Orfanos
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
In consecutive hands Yanni Orfanos was put in a tough situation and ultimately lost chips each time.
In the first hand, action was picked up on the river on a board that read 
, a pot of about 12,000 was in the middle. Nick Marsh bet over 20,000 which had Orfanos covered. Orfanos went deep into the tank and eventually asked someone to call the clock on him, which one table mate obliged him and did. A few moments after that Orfanos folded 
face up.
The next hand, Orfanos was again forced to fold after a substantial think when Aaron Johnson made a bet on a turn of 
. After folding, Orfanos pounded his stack into the table in frustration bemoaning the loss of much of its contents.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
43,000
43,000
|
43,000 |
|
17,000
-5,000
|
-5,000 |
|
8,000
8,000
|
8,000 |
Level: 5
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
A Look at the Remaining MSPT Season 10 Schedule
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is entering the home stretch in its 10th season, and PokerNews is not only slated to live report the final tournaments of 2019 but will also offer live updates from the MSPT’s 11th season in 2020.
The MSPT continues to grow and establish itself as one of the premier tours in the United States with a strong presence in the middle of the country. They’re also closing in on a milestone of awarding $100,000,000 in prize money (they’ve currently awarded $98,880,663).
Known for their $1,100 Main Events and $350 Regional Events, the MSPT also offers live streams for most Main Event final tables, a monthly magazine (available for free in both print and digital formats), established its own MSPT Hall of Fame, and has a strong presence on social media.
“We’re excited to partner with PokerNews for our upcoming 11th season, which is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet,” said MSPT President Bryan Mileski. “We look forward to setting more state records, crossing the $100-million mark in prize money awarded, and continuing to offer players great tournaments across the country. Now, players from around the world can follow the action via PokerNews’ live updates.”
| Dates | Event | Buy-in | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1-3 | MSPT Meskwaki Main Event | $1,100 | $300,000 |
| Nov. 13-17 | MSPT Golden Gates Regional Event | $360 | $150,000 |
| Nov. 14-17 | 2019 MSPT Wisconsin State Poker Championship at Potawatomi Casino | $1,100 | $300,000 |
| Nov. 21-24 | MSPT Denver Poker Open at Golden Gates Casino | $1,100 | $300,000 |
| Dec. 5-8 | MSPT Canterbury Park | $1,100 | $500,000 |
Visit msptpoker.com for more information on each tournament.
Schilling Shreds Opponent With Rockets
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
The flop read 
. James Schilling bet 7,000 into a pot of about 14,000. His opponent thought it over for a good while, playing with his chips and contemplating his options. Eventually he moved all in and Schilling quickly called.
Schilling was well ahead with the 
against the 
of his opponent. The board ran out 
and Schilling picked up a huge pot to add to his large stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000
85,000
|
85,000 |
Level: 6
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
Howard Makes Jacks Shrink Up
Level 6
: 300/500, 500 ante
Taylor Howard was in the midst of a big pre-flop battle as it appeared as though he had raised from middle position, had been three-bet by his opponent on the button and when it folded back to Howard he four-bet to 9,000.
His opponent hemmed and hawed for a while before folding pocket jacks face up and giving Howard the nice boost without having to see a flop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,000
29,000
|
29,000 |
Ozturk Wounds Johnson
Level 6
: 300/500, 500 ante
Umut Ozturk was seen scooping up a significant portion of Aaron Johnson's chips as his 
held up as the winner over the 
of Johnson.
The dealer counted out the amounts to determine just how short of a stack Johnson had remaining.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
32,000
11,000
|
11,000 |
|
|
7,200
-9,800
|
-9,800 |