Level: 6
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
2019 MSPT Meskwaki Casino
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1b
Shin Gathers
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
Dennis Stevermer raised to 900 from under the gun and got four callers including Mike Shin from the small blind
The flop came 
. Stevermer continued for a bet of 1,600. Three players called and one folded.
The turn was the 
, action checked around. The river was the 
and everyone checked again.
Shin tabled the best hand with the 
and collected the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
30,000 | 30,000 |
Quads for Anderson
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
Action was on the river on a board that read 
. Steve Anderson moved all in for 23,000 after the dealer counted it out. Ralph Massey had the decision on him and thought a few moments before calling.
Anderson revealed the hammer with the 
for quads and collected in the nice pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
47,000 | 47,000 |
|
12,000 | -13,000 |
Meier Survives With Boat Over Boat
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
Scott Meier got in all in on the flop of 
with Robbie Wazwaz and was behind holding the 
against the of Wazwaz.
The turn strengthened Wazwaz's hand as a came off but the on the rover gave Meier the better full house to give him the double up and keep him alive and kicking with chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,000 | 26,000 |
|
|
24,000 | 4,000 |
Level: 5
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
Denton's Set Cracks Kings
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
Helen Denton got it all in with her opponent on a flop of 
. She had the lead with the 
and did not have to fade clubs as she was up against the of her opponent.
The turn was the 
and the river came the to give Denton a double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
43,000 | 43,000 |
A Look at the Remaining MSPT Schedule
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 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.
Two Pair For Colson
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
On the river, the completed board read 
. Rodney Colson bet 5,000 into a pot that was about 12,000. His opponent thought for about ten seconds before calling.
Colson showed the 
for two pair which was the winner as his opponent mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
27,000 | 27,000 |
Level: 4
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
Break Time
Level 3
: 100/200, 200 ante
The players are on their first 10-minute break of the day.