Three levels are in the books here on Day 1b of the MSPT Showdown Series $1,100 Main Event at San Diego's Sycuan Casino, and that means it's time for the first 10-minute break of the day.
MSPT champ Steve Wilkie raised to 800 from the hijack and Seth Krasne called from the small blind. Philip Bruning, who finished eighth in last weekend's $360 Regional Event, came along from the big blind and it was three-way action to a flop of .
All three players checked and that brought about the on the turn.
Krasne led out for a bet of 1,100 and Bruning raised it to 3,600. That got Wilkie out of the hand but Krasne called to see the river.
Krasne checked and Bruning bet 7,500. That sent Krasne into the tank for a solid two minutes before he released his hand.
In addition to the $1,100 Main Event happening here at the MSPT Sycuan Casino, there were 10 other side events that awarded trophies.
One of them was Event #2: $400 Pot-Limit Omaha, which played out Friday, April 30. The tournament attracted 75 entrants and offered up a $25,125 prize pool reserved for the final table of eight.
The local San Diego contingent comprised 75% of the final table, but one-by-one they fell to the wayside leaving two "out of towners" to battle heads-up.
After a long day of play, it was Aaron Wallace of North San Juan, California emerged victorious to win the tournament for $8,543 while Tristan Ziemann finished in second place for $5,301.
Sycuan Casino is located in the Dehesa Valley just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, Sycuan Casino Resort began as a one-room Bingo Palace in 1983. Over three decades later, they've grown into a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino resort destinations that offers something for everybody.
They recently completed a 260 million dollar expansion project featuring a 12-story luxury hotel with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests have several new onsite amenities to enjoy like expanded casino floor space, bars and restaurants, a full-service spa and salon, over 80,000 square feet of customizable meeting and event space, and a state-of-the-art pool area.
The casino floor now includes 2,200 diverse slot machines and 50 classic table games like poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette.
And the fun extends well past the gaming. From A-list concerts and comedy shows to sports viewing parties and San Diego’s only country pool party, their featured live entertainment is always a world-class guest experience.
With over 15 bars and restaurants ranging from casual to upscale, dining at Sycuan Casino Resort is an experience in itself. Whether it’s a laidback tap house, an upscale steakhouse, or a fast-casual eatery featuring several of San Diego’s favorite restaurants, their full-service resort offers dining for every taste.
They also created their very own oasis with two pools, a lazy river, a swim-up bar, and cabanas. Their full-service spa and salon offers a wide array of wellness treatments ranging from facials to massages, saunas, and steam rooms, to even a complete hair salon.
Last weekend, the MSPT Showdown Series at Sycuan Casino hosted Event #3: $250 NLHE Sunday Feast, a tournament that attracted 251 entrants and awarded $50,200 in prize money.
Among those to finish in the top 32 spots and make the money were Christine Blake (31st - $437), Tristan Ziemann (28th - $437), Don Burr (21st - $502), Ronal Oeding (14th - $728), and final table bubble boy Johnny Tan (9th - $1,104).
The tournament ended with a heads-up deal between Fadi Yakou and Vernon Waite. The latter officially finished in second place for $7,121 while the former took the title and $7,221 in prize money.
Event #3: $250 NLHE Sunday Feast Final Table Results
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