$1,100 Main Event
Day 1b Started
2021 MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship
$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1b
Welcome to Day 1b of the South Dakota State Poker Championship!
This weekend, the MSPT is in Deadwood at the Silverado-Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex for the 2021 South Dakota State Poker Championship and Day 1b gets underway at 3 p.m. local time.
Yesterday's starting flight saw a whopping 265 players take to the felt, and after fifteen levels of play, just 36 remained, with Howard Dion leading the way with his stack 476,000.
Following close behind Dion's tail were Paul Jain and Nick Pupillo who both ended the tournament with 468,000. Rounding out the top five big stacks were Paul Camby (392,000), and Whitney Bell (268,000).
Others to punch their tickets to Day 2 were Matthew Mich (264,000), Taylor Howard (245,000), Jason Crews (209,000), DJ Buckley (158,000), Blake Whittington (131,000), and Dave Sanderson (124,000).
Day 1b Schedule
The second starting flight will be identical to its first as the day will end once fifteen 40-minute levels are completed. All players will start with 25,000 in chips and will get 10-minute breaks after every two hours of play. All players are allowed a max of 1 re-entry per starting flight and registration will remain open until the end of Level 12.
Once the final level is completed, all remaining players will bag up for the night and will combine with Day 1a players for Day 2 action on Sunday, May 16th at a.m. local time.
About Silverado-Franklin
The Silverado-Franklin Hotel & Gaming Complex offers more than 360 different slot machines, Deadwood’s largest table games area (Caribbean Stud, 4-Card Poker, Let It Ride, and 3-Card Poker all with a $1,000 betting limit), and a poker room. In addition, there is great food and drink options at Legends Steakhouse, Silverado Grand Buffet, and the Veranda, which offers unique views of historic Mount Moriah Cemetery, White Rocks, and the town of Deadwood.
When Deadwood legalized gaming in 1989, the Franklin didn't get a major retrofit until the owners of the neighboring Silverado Gaming Establishment purchased the hotel and embarked on an ambitious remodeling project in 2005 that opened up the main ballroom, added a premier casino, and enhanced the overall experience for guests.
The renovated first floor reopened in June 2007, sporting a refinished tin ceiling, restored woodwork, and fluted columns that match early photographs of the hotel lobby. Elaborate chandeliers, colored glass, and gilded fixtures accent the entire level. A restoration project was recently completed that restored the original parapet and flag pole, built from matching cast stone, brick, and fiberglass.
Deadwood is known for many things but for poker players, it's perhaps best known for aces and eights, otherwise known as the Deadman’s Hand. In 1876, Wild Bill Hickok held that hand in a game of poker at a saloon just a few blocks from the present-day Silverado when he was shot by Jack McCall.
MSPT South Dakota Remaining Schedule
| Date | Time | Tournament | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 15 | 10 a.m. | $260 Satellite - 1/5 advance to $100K GTD Main Event | 15,000 |
| 3 p.m. | $1,110 Main Event Day 1b ($100K GTD) | 25,000 | |
| Sunday, May 16 | 11 a.m. | $1,110 Main Event Day 2 Restart | - |
*Visit msptpoker.com for a complete listing of rake and staff fees.
All survivors from the two starting flights will combine for Day 2 Sunday, May 16 at 11 a.m. local time and will play until a winner is crowned. Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates throughout the entire tournament.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/100
Ante: 100
Day 1b is Officially Underway!
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
Cards are in the air for Day 1b of the 2021 MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship at @SilveradoCasino! Registration open through the break after Level 12 (approximately 11:40 PM)
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Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
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Familiar Faces
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 |
More Familiar Faces in the Crowd
Level 1
: 100/100, 100 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
Level: 2
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
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Level 2
: 100/200, 200 ante
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Mikiyo Aoki Fires the River
Level 2
: 100/200, 200 ante
Jim Randash raised to 600 from middle position, Mikiyo Aoki called from the cutoff as did Adam Friedman on the button.
Once the 
flop hit the felt, Randash continued for 1,000 and only Aoki called to see the 
pair the board on the turn.
Randash fired out 2,000 and then check-folded for 6,000 after the 
completed the board on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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30,000 | 5,000 |
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25,000 | 25,000 |
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20,000 |