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Level 9
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
2021 MSPT Showdown Series
MSPT Sycuan $1,110 Main Event
Day: 1c
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Level: 9
Blinds: 600/1,200
Ante: 1,200
Level 8
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
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 Wednesday's Event #9: $200 NLHE Hump Day, a tournament that attracted 161 runners and awarded a $32,218 prize pool to the top 20 finishers.
Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were Andres Ahad (9th - $808), David Coronado (11th - $667), DJ Buckley (13th - $560), Jason Tang (15th - $480), Daniel Kaesser (18th - $419), and Montana Werle (20th - $419).
In the end, it was Jennifer Craddock of Ocala, Florida best Daniel Gonzalez in heads-up play to win the trophy and $8,531 first-place prize.
Event #9 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Craddock | Ocala, Florida | $8,531 |
| 2 | Daniel Gonzalez | San Diego, California | $5,146 |
| 3 | Jason Paine | El Cajon, California | $3,753 |
| 4 | Mike Chitteck | Duvall, Washington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Eric Norman | Upland, California | $1,868 |
| 6 | Kevin Meyers | Santeel, California | $1,449 |
| 7 | Darco Ross | San Diego, California | $1,159 |
| 8 | Chris Read | Flowery Branch, Georgia | $966 |
Level 8
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Level 8
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
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 Monday's Event #5: $360 Seniors, which attracted 173 runners and awarded $51,900 in prize money.
That was paid out amongst the top 20 finishers including Vernon Waite (18th - $675), Michael Khan (15th - $773), MSPT champ Ken Baime (11th - $1,074), and final table bubble girl Christine Blake (9th - $1,303).
In the end, it was Joseph Szegedy of Winnetka, California beating Andrew Bodewin in heads-up play to win the title, though the two had struck a deal that saw them lock up $7,981 and $7,438 in prize money respectively.
Event #5: $360 Seniors Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Szegedy | Winnetka, California | $7,981* |
| 2 | Andrew Bodewin | Riverside, California | $7,438* |
| 3 | Michael Murphy | Palmetto, Florida | $7,067 |
| 4 | Louis Anthony Guadagni | Las Vegas, Nevada | $5,940 |
| 5 | Jasmin Grabic | San Diego, California | $4,958 |
| 6 | William Glaser | Rockport, Massachusetts | $3,171 |
| 7 | Veronica Daly | Carlsbad, California | $2,982 |
| 8 | Jay Chavkin | Caro Beach, California | $1,557 |
*Denotes deal.
Level: 8
Blinds: 500/1,000
Ante: 1,000
Level 7
: 400/800, 800 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 7
: 400/800, 800 ante
What are you doing this summer? If you're looking for some great poker action, look no further than the Venetian Las Vegas.
The MSPT will visit the Strip twice this June for a pair of tournaments awarding a combined $3.5 million in guarantees.
First, the MSPT will be in town June 2-7 for a $1,100 buy-in, $1.5 million GTD tournament.
Not long after from June 10-14, there will be a $1,600 buy-in, $2 million GTD event.
You can view the schedules for each here, and also secure a hotel rate here.
Level 7
: 400/800, 800 ante
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 Monday's Event #6: $250 NLHE Turbo Super Stack, a tournament that attracted 200 players and awarded $40,000 in prize money.
Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were Anthony Nguyen (17th - $520), Carol Smith (14th - $696), Chad Holloway (13th - $696), and final table bubble boy Daniel Gonzalez (9th - $1,004).
The tournament ended in a six-handed deal that saw three-time WSOP Circuit ring winner Bob Chow claim the trophy and $6,098 in prize money.
Event #6 Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Chow | Las Vegas, Nevada | $6,098* |
| 2 | Brandon Lee | Chula Vista, California | $5,799* |
| 3 | David Patchel | Marysville, Michigan | $4,704 |
| 4 | Gary Waters | Phoenix, Arizona | $4,183 |
| 5 | Rip Fritzer | El Cajon, California | $4,166* |
| 6 | Kalvinci Ewing | Spring Valley, California | $4,082* |
| 7 | Diah Jibro | El Cajon, California | $1,440 |
| 8 | Michael Murdock | San Marcos, California | $1,200 |
*Denotes 6-handed deal.
Level 7
: 400/800, 800 ante
Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 12 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.
Several players in today's field are looking to climb on the leaderboard for "Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables."
Here's a look at the top eight MSPT Main Event final tables in tour history:
| Place | Player | Hometown | Main Event Final Tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Alsup | New Hope, Minnesota | 12 |
| 2 | Kou Vang | Maplewood, Minnesota | 10 |
| 3 | Blake Bohn | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 9 |
| 4 | Rob WazWaz | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 9 |
| 5 | Jason Bender | Keota, Iowa | 9 |
| 6 | Aaron Johnson | Red Wing, Minnesota | 9 |
| 7 | Jeremy Dresch | Fridley, Minnesota | 8 |
| 8 | Everett Carlton | St. Paul, Minnesota | 8 |
| 9 | Joe Matheson | Monticello, Minnesota | 7 |
| 10 | Dan "DQ" Hendrickson | Faribault, Minnesota | 7 |
