Johnnie Moreno, AKA JohnnieVibes, has taken his seat on Day 1b of the $1,110 MSPT Main Event.
The popular Youtube poker vlogger is looking for a deep run to take a shot at his first MSPT Main Event title. Moreno recently made a run at the MSPT Venetian event in October 2021 to finish in 85th for $3,192.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
23,500
23,500
|
23,500 |
Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 11 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.
| Place | Player | Season | Cashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Shin | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | Aaron Johnson | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | Aaron Johnson | 9 | 10 |
| 4 | Kou Vang | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | Mark Hodge | 6 | 8 |
| 6 | DJ Buckley | 9 | 7 |
| 7 | Kou Vang | 9 | 7 |
| 8 | Patrick Steele | 10 | 7 |
| 9 | Brian Hou | 10 | 7 |
| 10 | Cy Church | 12 | 7 |
While PokerNews is covering the $1,110 Main Event, several players took down preliminary events throughout the Showdown Series at Sycuan Casino Resort.
Cory Brehm won Event #1: $360 Mystery Bounty by outlasting 614 runners to beat Dantram Huynh in heads-up play for the title. Brehm took home $22,072 for the victory in the first of ten events at this week's Showdown Series. The exceedingly popular event offered mystery bounties ranging in value from $50 to $25,000.
Other top ten finishers include David Leese, Rigoberto Rodriguez, Rip Fritzer, and Lam Hoang.
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Brehm | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $22,072 |
| 2 | Dantram Huynh | San Diego, CA | $20,988 |
| 3 | David Leese | Oceanside, CA | $11,038 |
| 4 | Rigoberto Rodriguez | San Bernadino, CA | $7,462 |
| 5 | Matthew Hansen | Escondido, CA | $5,216 |
| 6 | Rip Fritzer | El Cajon, CA | $3,760 |
| 7 | Lam Hoang | Ramona, CA | $3,033 |
| 8 | Ed Alikhani | Laguna Hills, CA | $2,305 |
| 9 | Adam Jimenez | Vista, CA | $2,123 |
| 10 | Christopher Smith | La Mesa, CA | $2,123 |
With around 12,000 in the pot and a full board of 
, Anthony Pitesa checked from the big blind and his under-the-gun opponent shoved for around 13,000.
Pitesa went deep into the tank for several minutes before emerging to toss chips in the middle for a call.
His opponent sent his cards briskly into the muck as Pitesa turned over 
to take the pot with aces and sixes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
39,000
19,800
|
19,800 |
Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 11 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 | 12 |
| 2 | Kou Vang | Maplewood, Minnesota | 10 |
| 3 | Rob WazWaz | Minneapolis, Minnesota | 10 |
| 4 | Blake Bohn | Eden Prairie, 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 | Adam Friedman | Gahann, Ohio | 8 |
| 10 | Joe Matheson | Monticello, Minnesota | 7 |
Dantram Huynh limped from the button and the small blind called before Tom Hammers checked his option from the big blind.
The flop was 
and Hammers bet 3,300. Huynh raised to 7,500 and Hammers called quickly.
The turn was 
and both players checked to see on the river.
Hammers checked and Huynh bet 7,500. Hammers tossed his cards in the muck and Huynh took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
41,300
8,700
|
8,700 |
|
37,800
-7,200
|
-7,200 |
While PokerNews is covering the $1,110 Main Event, several players took down preliminary events throughout the Showdown Series at Sycuan Casino Resort.
A field of 179 turned out for the $300 Tag Team tournament and it was the team of Matthew Hansen and Gary Jacobi that stood tall at the end for two trophies and $6,302 cash. Finishing just behind them in second place was the team of Lena Evans and Tavish Margers, who took home $3,898 for second place.
| Place | Names | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Hansen and Gary Jacobi | $3,151 |
| 2 | Lena Evans and Tavish Margers | $1,949 |
| 3 | Terry Wilson and Michael Souza | $1,359 |
| 4 | Jason Tang and Matthew Polera | $994 |
| 5 | Kevin Malis and Arielle Frank | $729 |
With around 8,000 in the pot and 
on the board, Steve Westberg bet 6,500 and Brett Parise called.
The river was and Westberg continued for 12,000, sending Parise into the tank. After several moments, Parise emerged with a call. Westberg turned over 
for three aces and Parise sent the losing hand into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
121,000
-8,000
|
-8,000 |
|
78,000
22,500
|
22,500 |
Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 11 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.
Here's a look at the top ten MSPT Main Event final table in a single season:
| Player | Hometown | Season | Final Tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Steele | Chelsea, Michigan | 4 | 4 |
| Brett Kuznia | Stephen, Minnesota | 4 | 4 |
| Dan Sun | Cedar Rapids. Iowa | 3 | 3 |
| Christian Pham | St. Paul, Minnesota | 4 | 3 |
| Everett Carlton | St. Paul, Minnesota | 1 | 3 |
| Kou Vang | Maplewood, Minnesota | 5 | 3 |
| Michael Deis | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 5 | 3 |
| Nick Pupillo | Addison, Illinois | 5 | 3 |
| Mark Hodge | Fernandina Beach, Florida | 6 | 3 |
| DJ Buckley | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 6 | 3 |
With 50,000 in the pot and 
on the board, a player in the big blind bet 8,000 and Dantram Huynh raised to 18,000.
The big blind shoved and Huynh was covered with about 42,000 left. Huynh called and turned over 
. Her opponent had 
.
The river was , giving Huynh quad sixes for a big double late in Day 1b action.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
126,000
24,000
|
24,000 |
