2021 MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1b
1a1b2
Event Info
2021 MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship
Final Results
Winner
Taylor Howard
Winning Hand
aa
Prize
$119,165
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$567,450
Total Entries
585
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
40,000
Players Info - Day 1b
Entries
320
Players Left
46
Players Left 1 / 585
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Kirby Sends Opponent to the Rail With Rockets

Level 7 : 400/800, 800 ante

After the under-the-gun player limped-in, Matt Kirby raised to 3,500 from late position and the hijack player called.

Once the {q-Diamonds}{6-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds} flop hit the felt, Kirby continued for 3,000 and then called his opponents 13,000 all in raise.

Matt Kirby: {a-Spades}{a-Clubs}
Opponent: {q-Hearts}{j-Hearts}

Kirby was still in the lead after his opponent flopped top-pair but the {9-Diamonds} turn made things interesting as it brought chop-outs if another diamond were to fall on the river.

The sweat was on until the {9-Spades} completed the board on the river and secured Kirby the pot.

Player Chips Progress
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Matt Kirby
65,000
47,800
47,800

Tags: Justin MeltonMatt Kirby

Most MSPT Main Event Cashes in History

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. 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:

PlacePlayerHometownMain Event Cashes
1Aaron JohnsonRed Wing, Minnesota39
2Kou VangMaplewood, Minnesota33
3Richard AlsupNew Hope, Minnesota31
4DJ BuckleyEden Prairie, Minnesota27
5Patrick SteeleChelsea, Michigan26
6Jason SeitzShakopee, Minnesota25
7Mark HodgeFernandina Beach, Florida25
8Blake BohnEden Prairie, Minnesota25
9Phil MaderGrand Island, Nebraska24
10Rob WazWazMinneapolis, Minnesota23

Level: 7

Blinds: 400/800

Ante: 800

Ben Keeline Wins With a Baby Ace

Level 6 : 300/600, 600 ante
Ben Keeline
Ben Keeline

Action folded around to Ben Keeline who min-raised to 1,200 from middle position and found three callers which included Ryan Thorson from the hijack.

The {j-Hearts}{5-Hearts}{a-Spades} flop was checked to Thorson who fired out 2,000 and only Keeline called to see the {q-Hearts} fall on the turn. Both players checked and then did the same after the {2-Clubs} completed the board on the river.

Thorson rolled over {k-Diamonds}{j-Clubs} for a pair of jacks but it wasn't any good as Keeline held {a-Hearts}{4-Clubs} to win the pot with a pair of aces.

Player Chips Progress
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Ryan Thorson
138,700
38,700
38,700
Profile photo of Ben Keeline
Ben Keeline
34,600
4,600
4,600

Tags: Ben KeelineRyan Thorson

Another Round of Updated Chip Counts

Level 6 : 300/600, 600 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Aaron Raap us
Aaron Raap
101,200
10,700
10,700
Profile photo of Rich Kindel us
Rich Kindel
82,300
18,900
18,900
Profile photo of Luke Goodwoodie us
Luke Goodwoodie
51,200
Profile photo of Terence Reid us
Terence Reid
44,200
14,000
14,000
Profile photo of Dakota O'Malley us
Dakota O'Malley
31,900
6,800
6,800
Profile photo of Angela Jordison us
Angela Jordison
27,600
14,400
14,400
Jaka Coaching
Profile photo of Luke Blindert us
Luke Blindert
25,000
Profile photo of Justin Melton us
Justin Melton
25,000
25,000
25,000
Profile photo of Phil Mader us
Phil Mader
22,000
20,000
20,000
Profile photo of Thea Temple us
Thea Temple
21,200
13,300
13,300
Profile photo of Nicole Eby us
Nicole Eby
19,100
6,900
6,900
Profile photo of Mitch Schock us
Mitch Schock
19,000
4,700
4,700
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Matt Kirby us
Matt Kirby
17,200
6,800
6,800
Profile photo of Steve Lillis us
Steve Lillis
16,200
23,800
23,800
Profile photo of Michael Campbell us
Michael Campbell
12,600
6,800
6,800
Profile photo of Tony Hartmann us
Tony Hartmann
10,500
11,800
11,800

Become a Legend At Legends Steakhouse

Level 6 : 300/600, 600 ante
Legends Steakhouse
Legends Steakhouse

Deadwood, South Dakota is rich with history and the characters in that history, such as “Wild” Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Preacher Smith, and Seth Bullock, have become legends of yore. The Franklin Hotel is no stranger to legends that have passed through its halls since it opened in 1903, including Babe Ruth, John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, Kevin Costner, and William Howard Taft.

With the 2021 MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship happening right here at the Silverado Franklin Casino, poker legends will be made this weekend. Legendary gamblers and poker players deserve a legendary meal, and fittingly enough, Legends Steakhouse, conveniently located in the lower level of the Franklin Hotel, offers players delectable breakfast and dinner options at reasonable prices.

For breakfast, Legends Steakhouse offers an array of omelets and benedicts, classic fare like steak and eggs, breakfast burritos and biscuits and gravy, and fun, exciting options like red velvet waffles and Rumchata french toast. If you’re looking for a morning libation, the “Meaty Mary” includes some bacon with your bloody mary for a savory, delicious start to your morning.

Dinner gives diners the complete steakhouse experience, with intriguing appetizers such as escargot, duck wings, and lobster bisque. Entrees include roasted chicken breast with apple walnut chutney, shrimp crepes with white wine creme sauce, and lobster tail with drawn butter. But the main course has to be the steaks; and with a 21-day dry aged in-house cut of your favorite filets, ribeyes, strips and sirloins, to name a few, the steak lover will not be disappointed by the selection and flavor of their favorite cut of beef.

So if you find yourself with downtime during the MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship, head over to Legends Steakhouse at the Franklin Hotel and indulge in the rich history and delicious cuisine of South Dakota.

Level: 6

Blinds: 300/600

Ante: 600

Some Updated Chip Counts

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ryan Thorson us
Ryan Thorson
100,000
100,000
100,000
Profile photo of Dave Ouellette us
Dave Ouellette
87,600
31,200
31,200
Profile photo of Michael Baker us
Michael Baker
81,200
81,200
81,200
Profile photo of Mikiyo Aoki us
Mikiyo Aoki
57,600
17,400
17,400
Profile photo of Tom Hammers us
Tom Hammers
44,200
8,800
8,800
Profile photo of Wesley Ismay us
Wesley Ismay
41,200
41,200
41,200
Profile photo of Alex Wheeler us
Alex Wheeler
41,000
4,000
4,000
Profile photo of Eric Atchison us
Eric Atchison
37,500
14,100
14,100
Profile photo of Peter Shuldiner us
Peter Shuldiner
31,200
11,200
11,200
Profile photo of Ben Keeline
Ben Keeline
30,000
30,000
30,000
Profile photo of Adam Friedman us
Adam Friedman
27,200
7,200
7,200
WSOP 5X Winner
Profile photo of Gary Germann us
Gary Germann
17,200
800
800
Profile photo of Lawrence Vigil us
Lawrence Vigil
7,200
8,000
8,000

The Current MSPT All-Time Money List

Level 5 : 300/500, 500 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.

To date, the MSPT has awarded $111,624,353 in prize money.

Here's a look at the current MSPT All-Time Money List:

PlacePlayerMSPT Winnings
1Rich Alsup$785,534
2Pavel Plesuv$681,212
3Michael Soyza$592,137
4Blake Bohn$502,720
5David Levine$499,752
6Mike Shin$498,753
7Thomas Boivin$461,505
8Aaron Johnson$448,644
9[Removed:460]$445,000
10Felipe Davila$427,942