$1,100 Main Event
Day 1a Started
2019 MSPT Meskwaki Casino
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1a
Welcome to Day 1a of the MSPT Meskwaki Casino!
It is time for the MSPT Meskwaki Main Event! Action gets rolling today here in Iowa with at 3 p.m. local time with Day 1a action.
The buy-in for this event is $1,100, which gets every entry a starting stack of 15,000. Each entry has the option of a $10 add-on for an additional 5,000 chips and one would assume that most players will elect to take that opportunity to boost their starting stack to 20,000.
Levels are 40 minutes in length, a 10-minute break will be held every three levels. Play will end when 15 levels are completed or the field is cut to 12% remaining, whichever comes first. Day 1b will then mirror the Day 1a cut-off.
The survivors of the day will advance to Day 2, which is on Sunday, November 3 at 11 a.m. There they will combine with the players who survive Day 1b to contest for the title. The final table will not only be live reported by PokerNews but also live-streamed worldwide on a 15-minute delay.
Back in March, the first MSPT Meskwaki of Season 10 drew 409 entries and saw Steve Federspiel walk away with an $86,949 first-place prize. Then, in July, Josh Meyer bested a 401-entry field to win the 2019 MSPT Iowa State Poker Championship. In the same event last year, Taylor Howard topped a 423-entry field to win the tournament for $89,939.
Pokernews will provide coverage of the Main Event is entirety, so stay tuned for some MSPT action.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 0
Shuffle Up and Deal
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Cards are in the air here on Day 1a of the MSPT $1,100 Main Event at Meskwaki Casino in Tama, Iowa.
Download the PokerNews MyStack App and Update Your Chip Count
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
PokerNews has activated the My Stack App for this event, allowing you to directly adjust your chip counts in our live reporting blog using your iPhone or Android phone.
You can download the app for iPhone or Android now to get started. Then, create a new PokerNews account or update your current one to start updating your status immediately. Your followers can see all the live-action that you're involved in.
Click here to download the My Stack app for iPhone, or click here to download the My Stack app for Android.
Familiar Faces in the Field
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 | |
|
20,000 |
From a Home Game to the MSPT
Level 1
: 100/100, 0 ante
Last weekend, Minnesota's Mike Lovelace hosted his wildly popular Celebrity Bounty Annual Ultimate Home Game Tournament.
The game takes place at Lovelace's house and dozens of players from around Minnesota and the surrounding states make the trip to compete. For those who make it deep enough, they're awarded seats into MSPT tournaments.
Jason Spaeth was one of those lucky players and has opted to jump into Day 1a of the MSPT Meskwaki. Spaeth is the husband of MSPT regular Jay Philips, who is known for her proclivity for the color purple.
Spaeth had a pair of MSPT cashes totaling $4,818 from back in Season 6 and is looking to notch his first tour cash in more than four years. Only time will tell if he can do it.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
20,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Be Sure to Check Out Oddschecker US
Level 2
: 100/100, 100 ante
If you're enjoying PokerNews live updates from this event, be sure to check out our sister site Oddschecker US, an all-inclusive sports betting portal offering odds, tips and offers from sports including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, and soccer.
Betting Highlights
- Football: We've got all the best prices to take you from preseason to the Super Bowl. We've also got great picks and detailed analysis.
- Basketball: NBA or college, whatever you like to bet we've got up-to-date lines, futures and a host of great picks.
- Baseball: Nothing tells you that summer is near like baseball season beginning to hear up. America's pastime really is one of the best ways to enjoy the season.
- Hockey: We've got the latest picks and the very best odds on the market.
- Soccer: Oddschecker was founded in the UK so football, sorry, soccer, is in our blood. We've got you covered for the best action in the Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and our very own MLS.
Who we are
Launched in the UK in 1999, Oddschecker is now the leading odds comparison site, and a betting destination enjoyed by millions of users around the world. As a trusted betting affiliate we only partner with the best and most trusted brands in the industry and support real-time price updates, offers and promotions. We give you, the user, the power and control to find the best bet for you. And, don’t forget, our site is 100% free to use. We don’t take a cent from you. We simply ensure you get the opportunity to place the right bet at the best value.
What we offer
- Sports Betting Odds: Real-time prices from all the top bookmakers. If a sportsbook has odds on an event, you’re likely to find them here. We've got every sport under the sun covered!
- Betting Offers: All the best promotions, including great sign-up offers for new customers, and exciting promotions open to all punters.
- Betting Tips: We help you pick winners by providing expert picks and previews from those in the know. Make sure you're always on the front foot with your betting and take advantage of our insights and stats.
Most MSPT Main Event Cashes in History
Level 2
: 100/100, 100 ante
Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 10 years on they have one of the best player databases in the industry.
On their "Leaderboards" page, the MSPT tracks such things as Career Earnings, Main Event Cashes, Main Event Final Tables, Main Event Titles, Total Cashes, Most Cashes/Final Tables in a Season, Most Final Tables All-Time, and much more. Click here for a look at all the leaderboards.Click here for a look at all the leaderboards.
Here's a look at the top ten MSPT Main Event cashers:
| Place | Player | Hometown | Main Event Cashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Johnson | Red Wing, Minnesota | 35 |
| 2 | Kou Vang | Maplewood, Minnesota | 32 |
| 3 | Richard Alsup | New Hope, Minnesota | 27 |
| 4 | Mark Hodge | Fernandina Beach, Florida | 25 |
| 5 | Patrick Steele | Chelsea, Michigan | 24 |
| 6 | DJ Buckley | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 24 |
| 7 | Blake Bohn | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 22 |
| 8 | Jason Seitz | Shakopee, Minnesota | 21 |
| 9 | Rob WazWaz | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 20 |
| 10 | Matt Kirby | Bemidji, Minnesota | 20 |