$1,110 MSPT Main Event Day 1c | 2022 MSPT Running Aces

04-09-2022 22:11 UTC-5

Swart Shows the Nuts

Anthony Thompson

Level 14 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Brad Sailor opened for 8,000 from early position and found three callers which included Bruce Swart from the button.

The flop came and the small blind led out 12,000. The big blind quickly mucked their hand while Sailor and Swart called.

Once the fell on the turn, the small blind fired out 13,000 and Sailor called before Swart raised all in for 99,000.

The small blind released their hand while Sailor went into the tank. After some careful thought, Sailor mucked his hand and Swart showed for the nut straight.

Player	Chips	Progress
Bruce Swart	200,000	30,000
Brad Sailor	160,000	114,500

Tags: Brad Sailor Bruce Swart

04-09-2022 21:56 UTC-5

Most Main Event Titles

Anthony Thompson

Level 14 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 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 Titleholders:

Player	Hometown	Main Event Titles
Matt Kirby	Bemidji, MN	3
Blake Bohn	Eden Prarie, MN	3
Carl Carodenuto	Bloomington, MN	3
Daniel Bekavac	Chicago, IL	3
Jeremy Dresch	Fridley, MN	2
Ben Marsh	Duluth, MN	2
John Hayes	St. Paul, MN	2
Dan Sun	Cedar Rapids, IA	2
Jason Zarlenga	Lansing, MI	2
Taylor Howard	Altoona, IA	2

Level: 14

Blinds: 2,000/4,000

Ante: 4,000

04-09-2022 21:49 UTC-5

Bullock Wins Race to Drop Opponent

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

A series of preflop raises saw the small blind get their 72,000 stack in the middle and Ray Bullock called holding 78,000 from the cutoff.

Opponent:
Ray Bullock:

Bullock was ahead with his made hand of sixes and the runout secured him the elimination.

Player	Chips	Progress
Ray Bullock	150,000	85,000

Tags: Ray Bullock

04-09-2022 21:45 UTC-5

More Chip Counts & Bust Outs

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Pat Steele	370,000	160,000
Rocky Wylie	267,000	87,000
Dan Favreau	175,000	-25,000
Bruce Swart	170,000	70,000
Brandon Reyes	145,000	29,500
Sam Desilva	135,000	-120,000
Douglas Scheel	125,000	10,000
Josh Reichard	115,000	15,000
Nik Stone	100,000	50,000
Dan Hendrickson	90,000	26,000
Dennis Stevermer	66,000	6,000
Gerald Cunniff	Busted
Chris Nelson	Busted
Ty Johnson	Busted
James Grimes	Busted
Umut Ozturk	Busted
Thai Dinh	Busted
Eric Atchison	Busted
Jonathan Kim	Busted

04-09-2022 21:41 UTC-5

Alexander Flushes Opponent for KO

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

There was heads-up action between John Alexander from the hijack and his opponent from the small blind with a board showing.

With over 50k already in the middle, the small blind jammed with a pot sized bet and Alexander snap-called.

Opponent:
John Alexander:

Both players held the same hand, but Alexander held the correct suit as the turn gave him the flush and the river eliminated his opponent from the tournament.

Player	Chips	Progress
John Alexander	190,000	90,000

Tags: John Alexander

04-09-2022 21:30 UTC-5

A Round of Chip Counts & Bust Outs

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Terry Landucci	300,000	100,000
Amir Tavanae	220,000	220,000
Justin Barnum	205,000	17,000
Brett Reichard	129,000	35,000
Blake Bohn	120,000	50,000
Rob Wazwaz	120,000	40,000
Jason Crews	119,000	101,000
Jamie Allen	115,000	40,500
Jeff Fielder	90,000	65,000
Blake Anderson	90,000	5,500
Tyler Kolness	80,000	-35,000
Ray Bullock	65,000	36,000
Kitkat Klassen	Busted
Todd Melander	Busted
Jason Sell	Busted
Tom Stambaugh	Busted
Luke Vankessel	Busted
Jason Seitz	Busted

04-09-2022 21:20 UTC-5

Registration Closed

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Players have returned from their final break meaning registration for the tournament is now closed.

The final starting flight drew the largest field with the tournament clock reading 413 entries, bringing the grand total to 920.

Prize pool information will be posted once available.

04-09-2022 21:11 UTC-5

Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables in History

Anthony Thompson

Level 13 : 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 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 ten MSPT Main Event final tables in tour history:

Place	Player	Hometown	Main Event Final Tables
1	Richard Alsup	New Hope, Minnesota	13
2	Rob Wazwaz	Minneapolis, Minnesota	11
3	Kou Vang	Maplewood, Minnesota	10
4	Blake Bohn	Eden Prairie, Minnesota	9
5	Jason Bender	Keota, Iowa	9
6	Aaron Johnson	Red Wing, Minnesota	9
7	DJ Buckley	Eden Prairie, Minnesota	8
8	Adam Friedman	Gahanna, Ohio	8
9	Jeremy Dresch	Fridley, Minnesota	8
10	Everett Carlton	St. Paul, Minnesota	8

Level: 13

Blinds: 2,000/3,000

Ante: 3,000