MSPT Grand Falls $360 Regional Event
Day 1a Completed
MSPT Grand Falls $360 Regional Event
MSPT Grand Falls $360 Regional Event
Day: 1a
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1a
MSPT Grand Falls $360 Regional Event
Buy-in
$360
Prize Pool
$231,054
Entries
794
Level
35
Blinds
250,000 / 500,000
Ante
50,000
Entries
188
Players Left
23
Garang Leads 23 Survivors from Day 1a of MSPT Grand Falls
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Day 1a of the 2021 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Grand Falls $360 Regional Event saw a whopping 188 entries jump into action on Thursday. Those who entered came to play and the action at the tables proved to be eventful from start to finish.
Fifteen full levels were played to their completion after 27 players remained when three hands were drawn to end the night across the three tables left in play. Over those three hands, four more players were eliminated and 23 players punched their ticket to Sunday’s Day 2.
Abraham Garang (629,000) leads the pack by a wide margin after finishing the night with an exclamation mark after winning a monster pot against Paul Camby who finished second in chips (475,000). The top five is rounded out by Paul Kelly (357,000), Terence Reid (286,000), and Daryl Oppelt (278,000).
The action hit a new gear on the final level of the evening, which saw the remaining players in the field ultimately drop from 30 down to 23. Others to advance included Trevis Devericks (250,000), Chris Moen (239,000), Scott Konze (215,000), and Luke Blindert (214,000).
Many players were not as fortunate. Anthony Scarbough, Bob Van Syckle, Mark Fink, and defending champ Swadeep Mishra were just a few who took their shot at a bag on Day 1a only to come up short. All who have yet to advance will have two more starting flights for further attempts.
MSPT Grand Falls Remaining Schedule
| Date | Time (CDT) | Tournament | Chips | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 19 | 10 a.m. | Event #4: $125 Turbo Deepstack | 25,000 | Event Center |
| Friday, March 19 | 1 p.m. | $80 Mega Satellite – 1/6 advance to $50K GTD Day 1b or 1c | 10,000 | Event Center |
| Friday, March 19 | 5 p.m. | Event #3: $360 Regional Day 1b | 25,000 | Event Center |
| Saturday, March 20 | 10 a.m. | $80 Mega Satellite – 1/6 advance to $50K GTD Day 1c | 10,000 | Event Center |
| Saturday, March 20 | 2:30 p.m. | Event #3: $360 Regional Day 1c | 25,000 | Event Center |
| Sunday, March 21 | 12 p.m. | Event #3: $360 Regional Day 2 Finale | - | Event Center |
*Visit msptpoker.com for a complete listing of rake and staff fees.
PokerNews will be on hand for the rest of the weekend to bring you all of the action, so be sure to come back for Thursday’s Day 1b at 5 p.m. local time.
End of Day 1a Chip Counts (full)
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
629,000 | -151,000 |
|
475,000 | 110,000 |
|
357,000 | 217,000 |
|
286,000 | 36,000 |
|
278,000 | 158,000 |
|
250,000 | 150,000 |
|
239,000 | 139,000 |
|
215,000 | -25,000 |
|
214,000 | 214,000 |
|
211,000 | 41,000 |
|
|
190,000 | 55,000 |
|
175,000 | 95,000 |
|
|
169,000 | 59,000 |
|
|
149,000 | 149,000 |
|
140,000 | 45,000 |
|
123,000 | -17,000 |
|
111,000 | 111,000 |
|
|
91,000 | 91,000 |
|
89,000 | 89,000 |
|
76,000 | 36,000 |
|
|
75,000 | 75,000 |
|
74,000 | 74,000 |
|
|
56,000 | 56,000 |
Garang Takes Chip Lead from Camby
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
There were three players that saw a 
flop and action was checked to Paul Camby who fired out 20,000 from the button. Abraham Garang called from the big blind while Scott Konze mucked his hand from the hijack.
The turn came the 
, Garang check-called Camby's 50,000 bet and then did the same for 100,000 after the 
completed the board on the river.
Garang announced he had a full house and rolled over 
to win the monster pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
780,000 | 220,000 |
|
|
365,000 | -195,000 |
|
|
240,000 | 137,000 |
Final Three Hands
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
The tournament director has just announced the final three hands of Day 1a.
Camby Making a Run for the Top Spot
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Paul Camby raised to 12,000 from middle position and Abraham Garang called from the cutoff, along with Dale Fuchtman from the small blind.
The 
flop was checked to Camby who continued for 12,000 and both opponents called to see the turn.
Fuchtman check-folded after Camby fired out 20,000 while Garang called and the 
completed the board on the river.
Camby fired a third bullet worth 40,000 and it was too much for Garang as he mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
560,000 | 415,000 |
|
|
300,000 | 30,000 |
|
|
140,000 | 30,000 |
A Look at the MSPT Hall of Fame
Level 15
: 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
The MSPT Hall of Fame, established in 2017, is proud to recognize those individuals who have shown superior skill and achieved specific long-term accomplishments.
The criteria to earn a spot on the MSPT Hall of Fame is as follows:
- Achieve a minimum of 25 MSPT Main Event Cashes and 1 MSPT Win OR 1 MSPT Player of the Year; or
- Achieve a minimum of 10 MSPT Main Event Final Tables and 1 MSPT Win OR 1 MSPT Player of the Year
To see which players are close to achieving HOF status, refer to the comprehensive MSPT Stats page.
As of today, seven players are currently enshrined in the MSPT Hall of Fame.
Level: 15
Blinds: 3,000/5,000
Ante: 5,000
Swier Dusted by Kelly
Level 14
: 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
There were three initial limpers before Paul Kelly raised to 15,000 from the cutoff and Chad Swier three-bet jammed for 49,000 from the big blind.
Action folded back around to Kelly who spent some time in the tank but then tossed out a chip for the call.
Paul Kelly: 
Chad Swier: 
Swier was in rough shape but connected with the 
flop. Unfortunately for Swier, the victory was short-lived as the 
dropped on the turn and another followed on the river ending his tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
140,000 | |
|
|
Busted |
Hepper Makes His Move
Level 14
: 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Cash Hepper opened for 10,000 from early position and Jerad Rokusek called from the button.
The 
flop was checked by both players bringing the 
turn. Hepper led out for 8,000 and Rokusek called to see the 
complete the board on the river.
Hepper moved all in and Rokusek quickly mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
170,000 | |
|
|
92,000 | -8,000 |